Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from sulfamyl, fluoro, chloro, methyl, hydroxyl, methoxy and trifluoromethyl: wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, difiuoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, amido, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, pentafluoroethyl, cyano, heptatluoropropyl, difluorochloromethyl, methoxycarbonyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, N-phenylamido, N-3-fluorophenyl) amido, 2-pyridylamido, N-(4-methylphenyl)amido, hydroxypropyl, N-(3-chlorophenyl)amido, N-(4-methoxyphenyl)amido, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, carboxylpropyl, carboxymethyl and carboxyethyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, methyl, triflouromethyl, fluoro, chloro and bromo; wherein R.sup.4 is selected from phenyl, biphenyl, pyrazinyl, cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl and thienyl; and wherein R.sup.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as amino acyl amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful in treatment of glaucoma. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 ; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, b,b,b-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R.sub.

Abstract: A method is described for synthesis of N-Boc-L-propargylglycine, a key intermediate used in the preparation of high-potency, orally-active renin inhibitors. This method involves reaction of an organic halide with a glycine cation equivalent, such as methyl N-Boc-2-acetoxyglycine, in the presence of zinc dust to give Boc-protected amino acid derivatives in high yield. Typically useful organic halides are allylic, benzylic and propargylic halides. Resolution of methyl N-Boc-propargylglycine with .alpha.-chymotrypsin provides N-Boc-L-propargylglycine in high yield.

Abstract: A class of compounds is described for use as fluorogenic substrates for herpesvirus proteases and for use in an assay to identify inhibitors of herpesvirus proteases. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II ##STR1## wherein W is selected from glycine, 4-aminobutyric acid, 5-aminopentanoic acid, 6-aminocaproic acid and 7-aminoheptanoic acid; wherein Y is selected from EDANS, Abz, DANSYL, nicotinic acid, 4-guanidino-benzoic acid, N-methyl-Abz, 4-chloro-Abz, 5-chloro-Abz, 6-chloro-Abz, 3,5-dibromo-Abz, 6-amino-nicotinic acid, 2-aminonicotinic acid, 2-chloronicotinic acid, niflumic acid and fluorogenic derivatives thereof; and wherein Z is selected from tryptophan, tyrosine, phenylalanine, p-nitrophenylalanine, m-nitrophenylalanine, DABSYL, DABCYL and halogenated derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as alkylaminoalkyl-terminated sulfide/sulfonyl-containing propargyl amino-diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula II: ##STR1## wherein q is two or three; wherein r is zero or two; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R.sup.5 is propargyl or a propargyl containing moiety; wherein R.sup.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sup.8 is selected from n-propyl, isobutyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl and vinyl; and wherein each of R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 is a group independently selected from methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as alkylaminoalkyl-terminated sulfide/sulfonyl-containing cycloalkylalkyl alanine amino-diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula II: ##STR1## wherein m is two or three; wherein x is zero or two; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R.sup.5 is selected from cycloalkylalkyl groups containing from three to about twelve carbon atoms; wherein R.sup.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sup.8 is selected from n-propyl, isobutyl, cyclopropyl, cyclopropylmethyl, allyl and vinyl; and wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is a group independently selected from methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, alkynyl, cyanoalkyl, carboxyalkyl, aminocarbonylalkyl, arylaminocarbonylalkyl, heterocyclicalkyl, and alkoxycarbonylalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 is aryl substituted at a substitutable position with halo; wherein R.sup.4 is selected from hydrido and haloalkyl; and wherein R.sup.5 is selected from alkyl and amino; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenylacetonitrile-alkylaminoalkyl-ortho-substituted aryl compounds having immunosuppressive properties is described. Compounds of this class would be useful in reducing recipient rejection of transplanted organs and for treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one or two; wherein n is a number selected from one to five, inclusive; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl and alkynyl; wherein R.sup.6 is selected from loweralkyl; wherein each of R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10 and R.sup.12 through R.sup.16 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbonylalkenyl, alkylaminocarbonyl and alkoxyalkyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.12 and R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as propargyl glycine amino propargyl diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, b, b, b-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexylmethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is propargyl or a propargyl-containing moiety; wherein R.sub.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 B is a group independently selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, benzyl, b, b, b-trifluoroethyl, t-butyloxycarbonyl and methoxymethylcarbonyl, and wherein the nitrogen atom to which R.sub.1 and R.sub.9 are attached may be combined with oxygen to form an N-oxide; wherein R.sub.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and isopropyl; wherein R.sub.3 is selected from benzyl, cyclohexyimethyl, phenethyl, imidazolemethyl, pyridylmethyl and 2-pyridylethyl; wherein R.sub.5 is propargyl or a propargyl-containing moiety; wherein R.sub.7 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 is independently selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.

Abstract: A class of N-substituted N-(.alpha.-triazolyltoluyl)pyrrole compounds described for use in treatment of circulatory disorders. Compounds of particular interest are angiotensin II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein m is one; wherein R.sup.1 is selected from alkyl; and wherein R.sup.2 is selected from alkyl; and wherein each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, halo, nitro, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, cyano, carboxyl and methoxycarbonyl; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.5 and R.sup.8 must be selected from COOH, SH, PO.sub.3 H.sub.2, SO.sub.3 H, CONHNH.sub.2, CONHNHSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OH, ##STR2## wherein each of R.sup.42 and R.sup.43 is independently selected from chloro, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, methoxycarbonyl and trifluoromethylsulfonyl; or a tautomer thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of phosphonomethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, allyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl and benzyl; wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: A class of 1,5-diphenyl pyrazoles is described for the treatment of inflammation, including treatment of pain and disorders such as arthritis. Compounds of particular interest are of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is methylsulfonyl; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from --CF.sub.3, --CF.sub.2 Cl, --CF.sub.2 H, --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3 and --CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; and wherein R.sup.3 is fluoro or chloro; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of Glycine B partial agonists is described for use in memory and learning enhancement or for treatment of a cognitive disorder. Preferred Glycine B partial agonists include the compound D-cycloserine and its prodrug compounds.

Abstract: A class of pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide compounds is described for use in treating inflammation and inflammation-related disorders. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyldiacid compounds is described for cognitive enhancement and for treatment of cognitive disorders and which have activity as a cognitive enhancer. Such compounds are also useful to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an agonist or partial agonist to modulate, or as an antagonist to inhibit, excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.20 is independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl and cycloheptyl; wherein each of Y.sub.m and Y.sub.

Abstract: A class of heterocyclic amino-alcohol compounds is described for treatment of CNS-related diseases, namely, for use as a neuroprotective agent, to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with conditions of hypoxia, anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, myocardial infarct, perinatal asphyxia, or hypoglycemic events. Other examples of treatable CNS-related diseases include neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea and Alzheimer's disease, and also psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as a mediator to alter excitatory actions at the NMDA excitatory amino acid receptor complex.

Abstract: Diseases mediated by plasma renin activity may be treated with a compound characterized generally as a di-propargyl-containing aryl/alkylsulfonyl-terminated amino diol derivative. Compounds of particular interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, tert-butyl, phenyl, fluorophenyl, chlorophenyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, naphthyl, fluoronaphthyl, chloronaphthyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein R.sup.2 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl and phenyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydrido, cyclohexylmethyl, benzyl, fluorobenzyl, chlorobenzyl, fluoronaphthylmethyl and chloronaphthylmethyl; wherein each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.8 is independently propargyl or a propargyl-containing moeity; and wherein R.sup.7 is cyclohexylmethyl.