Abstract: A method of inhibiting sexual precocity comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting pulmonary hypertensive disease comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting dysfunctional uterine bleeding comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethylenemino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of lowering serum cholesterol levels, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, --H, --OH, halo, --OC.sub.1 -C.sub.17 alkyl, --OC.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, --O(CO)C.sub.1 -C.sub.17 alkyl, --O(CO) aryl, --O(CO)O aryl, or --OSO.sub.2 -(n-butyl or n-pentyl);R.sup.3 is ##STR2## and R.sup.4 is --H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, ethenyl or ethynyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to an animal in need of lower cholesterol levels.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting bone loss comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a substituted benzothiophene.

Abstract: Wortmannin and certain of its analogs are inhibitors of restinosis.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Turner's Syndrome comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting thrombin and its attending diseases and conditions comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting acne or seborrhea comprising administering to a human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method of increasing libido in post-menopausal women comprising administering to a female human in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, -CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneimino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: The administration of a xanthine oxidase inhibitor is effective for the treatment or prevention of the excessive resorption of bone in conditions such as osteoporosis and the like.

Abstract: Provided is a process for isolating cefaclor from an acylation reaction mixture by adding anthraquinone-1,5-disulfonic acid to the mixture. The acid highly selectively precipitates with cefaclor so that isolation and recovery is streamlined.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting demyelinating or dysmyelinating diseases or their symptoms comprising administering to a human in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidine, hexamethyleneamino, and piperidino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof.

Abstract: A method for selectively deactivating catalase while retaining D-amino acid oxidase activity is disclosed. The catalase and the oxidase are both present in whole cells or a cell-free extract. The method comprises combining the whole cells or the cell-free extract with a basic solution at a pH between about 11 and about 12 for a time of about 1 hour and 45 minutes to about 2 hours. The catalase activity is eliminated and the oxidase activity is uneffected. This results in the production of a solution which contains the oxidase and which has no catalase activity. The pH of the solution containing the oxidase is then lowered to provide a D-amino acid oxidase capable of enzymatic oxidation of cephalosporin C to glutaryl-7-ACA in high yields. The whole cells and cell-free extract are preferrably from Triginopsis variablilis.

Abstract: A group of 2-amino-3-aroyl-benzo[.beta.]thiophenes are prepared by preparing an .alpha.-hydroxy thioacetamide by silyl mediated condensation of an aldehyde with an anion of dialkylamino thioformamide, cyclizing the .alpha.-hydroxy thioamide, and subsequently acylating the benzo[.beta.]thiophene to yield the 2-amino-3-aryl derivative. These compounds may be treated with suitable phenyl Grignard reagents, and after deprotection, yield 6-hydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-[4-(2-piperidinoethoxy)benzoyl]benzo[.beta .]thiophene.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting cartilage degradation comprising administering to a human or other mammal in need of treatment an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, ##STR2## wherein Ar is optionally substituted phenyl; R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidino and piperidino, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides complexes of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chloro, hydrogen, vinyl, or --CH.sub.3,Z is O;is 0-5;Y is phenyl or 1,4-cyclohexadien-1-yl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or hydroxy, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not both hydrogen andR.sub.3 is --COO.sup.-, --COO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --NO.sub.2 or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting bone loss comprising administering to an animal an effective amount of a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, --H, --OH, halo, --OC.sub.1 -C.sub.17 alkyl, --OC.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, --O(CO)C.sub.1 -C.sub.17 alkyl, --O(CO) aryl, --O(CO)O aryl, or --OSO.sub.2 -(n-butyl or n-pentyl);R.sup.3 is ##STR2## R.sup.4 is --H, methyl, ethyl, propyl, ethenyl or ethynyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the crystalline isopropyl alcohol solvate of loracarbef, and also is directed to a process for the preparation of the crystalline monohydrate form of the compound of formula (I) ##STR1## which includes exposing the crystalline isopropyl solvate form of the compound of formula (I) to a temperature of between about 50.degree. and 90.degree. C. and a relative humidity of between about 60 to about 100%.

Abstract: A method for preparing 2-amino-.beta.-lactams which are substituted by readily-removed protecting groups is provided. According to this invention, an acyl-2-amino-.beta.-lactam is further acylated with a different acyl group and is subsequently treated with base to provide a protected 2-amino .beta.-lactam with a more desirable protecting group.