Abstract: 2,3-Dihydro-1-(8-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo [4,3-b]pyridazin-6-yl)-4(1H)-pyridinone has been prepared in substantially pure form and has been found to be useful for alleviating bronchial spasms in mammals. Synthesis of this material through phenylselenyl intermediates is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient new route for the preparation of (+)-nojirimycin and (+)-1-deoxynojirimycin which involves the stereoselective reductive amination of 1,2-O-isopropylidene-5-oxo-.alpha.-D-glucuronolactone. The reductive amination uses particular oximes of the 5-oxo compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-azido-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-azido steroid with triphenylphosphine in an aqueous inert solvent with heating.

Abstract: C.sup.63 -Amide derivatives of 34-de(acetylglucosaminyl)-34-deoxy-teicoplanin wherein the amide moiety is derived from a di- or poly-amine. The derivatives are prepared by reacting 34-de(acetylglucosaminyl)- 34-deoxy-teicoplanins with an active esters forming reagent such as chloroacetonitrile and then contacting the resulting active esters with the appropriate di- or poly-amine. The amide derivatives which are active against Gram-positive microorganisms, in particular against Group A Streptococci were found to be active also against bacteria which are resistant to glycopeptide antibiotics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4,6 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4,5-epoxy steroid with sodium azide in an inert solvent in the presence of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid at about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: Imidazole-2-thione derivatives useful as antihypertensive agents are described herein. The compounds are obtained by cyclization of an appropriate open-chain compound such as an appropriately substituted thiourea.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of teicoiplanin derivatives, a process for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutically active substances.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a group of androstane compounds which contain an ethylene radical bridging the 2- and 19-positions. These compounds are useful as aromatase inhibitors and they are prepared by the cyclization of a 19-[2-(4-toluenesulfonyloxy)ethyl]androst-4-ene-3,17-dione using a strong base.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel derivatives of 2,2'-bi-1H-imidazoles, to the processes and intermediates used in their preparation, to their ability to exert the pharmacologic effects of lowering high blood pressure and of increasing heart contractile force and to their use as chemotherpauetic agents useful in treating cardiac insufficiency and hypertension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the inhibition of C.sub.17-20 lyase enzyme which comprises administering to a patient in need of such inhibition, an effective amount of certain 4-amino-17-(hydroxyalkyl or dihydroxyalkyl)steroids or their esters or ethers. Certain of the aminosteroids used in the process are novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the essentially pure preparation of an antibiotic substance arbitrarily designated antibiotic L 17054. This antibiotic substance is obtained from the known antibiotic substance named teicoplanin (formerly teichomycin) by chemical treatment. The new compound and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts possess antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4,6 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4,5-epoxy steroid with sodium azide in an inert solvent in the presence of a strong acid such as sulfuric acid at about 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 2.beta.,19-(methyleneamino)androst-4-ene-3,17-dione which has the formula ##STR1## and the corresponding 17.beta.-ol which are useful as aromatase inhibitors. The compounds are prepared by the cyclization of an appropriate 19-[N-protected-[(2-methoxyethoxy)methylamino] steroid using titanium tetrachloride followed by, if desired, selective reduction of the 17-ketone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-azido steroid with triphenylphosphine in an aqueous inert solvent with heating.The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 561,041, filed Aug. 1, 1990 and application Ser. No. 671,555, filed Mar. 19, 1991.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a group of compounds which are 2,19-methylenoxy or 2,19-methylenethio bridged steroids, and related steroidal compounds. These compounds are useful as aromatase and 19-hydroxylase inhibitors.

Abstract: Castanospermine is prepared by starting from 5-(t-BOC)amino-5-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-.alpha.-D-glucuronolactone. Two additional carbons are added to the starting material using ethyl acetate and a strong base and the resulting cyclic hemiketal is subjected to a series of reductions, with intervening removal of protecting groups, to give the castanospermine. A substituted hydroxypyrrolidinone and a substituted hydroxypyrrolidine serve as intermediates in the process.

Abstract: Amide and ester derivatives of 6-amino-octahydro-1,7,8-indolizinetriol are described herein. The compounds are prepared from castanospermine by replacing the appropriate hydroxy function with an amino function while protecting the other hydroxy groups in the meantime. The compounds are useful as hexosaminidase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 17.beta.-(cyclopropylamino)androstenes and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The compounds are prepared by the hydride reduction of an appropriate steroidal imine or enamine.

Abstract: Castanospermine is prepared by starting from 5-(t-BOC)amino-5-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-.alpha.-D-glucuronolactone. Two additional carbons are added to the starting material using ethyl acetate and a strong base and the resulting cyclic hemiketal is subjected to a series of reductions, with intervening removal of protecting groups, to give the castanospermine. A substituted hydroxypyrrolidinone and a substituted hydroxypyrrolidine serve as intermediates in the process.

Abstract: Imidazole-2-thione derivatives useful as antihypertensive agents are described herein. The compounds are obtained by cyclization of an appropriate open-chain compound such as an appropriately substituted thiourea.