Abstract: A tetracyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A and the atoms to which it is attached comprise a pyridine ring selected from: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are specifically defined, which compounds are useful in the treatment of dopamine-related neurological, psychological and cardiovascular disorders as well as in the treatment of substance abuse and other addictive behavior disorders, cognitive impairment and attention deficit disorder, and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides new heterocyclic substituted cyclopentane compounds that are useful in inhibiting adenosine kinase. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods of using such compounds for inhibiting adenosine kinase.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof inhibit matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion and are useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease states. Also disclosed are matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion inhibiting compositions and a method for inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases and TNF.alpha. secretion.

Abstract: A process for preparing a chiral tetracyclic compound of formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group and Z is oxygen, sulfur or --CH.dbd.CH--, the compounds having uses as dopamine agonists. The process involves reacting a chiral starting material and subsequent chiral intermediates in a series of chirality-preserving synthetic reactions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein Y is >C.dbd.O or >S(O).sub.t wherein t is 1 or 2 and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are potent antagonists of PAF and are useful in the treatment of PAF-related disorders including asthma, rhinitis, shock, respiratory distress syndrome, acute inflammation, transplanted organ rejection, gastrointestinal ulceration, allergic skin diseases, delayed cellular immunity, parturition, fetal lung maturation, and cellular differentiation.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are potent antagonists of PAF and are useful in the treatment of PAF-related disorders including asthma, rhinitis, shock, respiratory distress syndrome, acute inflammation, transplanted organ rejection, gastrointestinal ulceration, allergic skin diseases, delayed cellular immunity, parturition, fetal lung maturation, and cellular differentiation.

Abstract: Novel 3-pyridyloxymethyl heterocyclic ether compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof are selective and potent ligands at neuronal nicotinic cholinergic channel receptors, and are effective in controlling synaptic transmission.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, whereinA is --O--, --S-- or --CR.sup.2 R.sup.8 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, X and Y are specifically defined; andup to one combination of (a) R.sup.2 and R.sup.5, (b) R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, (c) R.sup.5 and R.sup.7, (d) R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, and (e) R.sup.7 and Y, taken together with the atoms to which they are attached, may form a ring, the compounds being useful for treating dopamine-related neurological, psychological and cardiovascular disorders as well as in the treatment of cognitive impairment, attention deficit disorder, and substance abuse and other addictive behavior disorders.Also disclosed are intermediates and processes useful in the preparation of the above compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having activity to inhibit lipoxygenase enzyme activity, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to a medical method of treating. More particularly, this invention concerns certain substituted arylalkynyl- and ((heteroaryl)alkynyl)-N-hydroxy-ureas which inhibit leukotriene biosynthesis, to pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and to a method of inhibiting leukotriene biosynthesis.

Abstract: A tetracyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A and the atoms to which it is attached and the optional double bond represent a mono- or di-heterocyclic ring selected from: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X are specifically defined, which compounds are useful in the treatment of dopamine-related neurological, psychological and cardiovascular disorders as well as in the treatment of substance abuse and other addictive behavior disorders, cognitive impairment and attention deficit disorder.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, whereinA is --O--, --S-- or --CR.sup.2 R.sup.8 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, X and Y are specifically defined; andup to one combination of (a) R.sup.2 and R.sup.5, (b) R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, (c) R.sup.5 and R.sup.7, (d) R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, and (e) R.sup.7 and Y, taken together with the atoms to which they are attached, may form a ring, the compounds being useful for treating dopamine-related neurological, psychological and cardiovascular disorders as well as in the treatment of cognitive impairment, attention deficit disorder, and substance abuse and other addictive behavior disorders.Also disclosed are intermediates and processes useful in the preparation of the above compounds.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of neurological disorders, comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I or of formula II (formulae set out on pages following the Examples), whereinR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from:hydrogen,(1-3C)perfluoroalkyl,halo, nitro and cyano;R.sup.5 is a (1-5C)alkyl group;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Also provided are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted ketones which are 1-pyrimidinylacetamide derivatives of formula I, ##STR1## set out herein, which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase (HLE), also known as human neutrophil elastase (HNE), making them useful whenever such inhibition is desired, such as for research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which HLE is implicated. The invention also includes intermediates ##STR2## useful in the synthesis of these substituted ketones processes for preparing the substituted ketones pharmaceutical compositions containing such substituted ketones and methods for their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel amide ##STR1## derivatives which are pyrido[3,4-b]indol-2-ylacetamides which are inhibitors of human leukocyte elastase (HLE), also known as human neutrophil elastase (HNE), making them useful whenever such inhibition is desired, such as for research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which HLE is implicated. The invention also includes intermediates useful in the synthesis of these amide derivatives, processes for preparing the amide derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing such amide derivatives and methods for their use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X and Y are H or halo; R.sup.2 is: [structures Ia, Ib or Ic;] ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl groups;R.sup.4 is selected from H or (Cl-6)alkyl,and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disoders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, Ia or Ib and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, useful in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders such as psychoses; pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier; and methods of treating neuropschiatric disorders comprising administering to a mammal (including man) in need of such treatment an effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; ##STR1##

Abstract: Novel fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the formula ##STR1## are provided in which the claimed compounds exhibit fibrinogen receptor antagonist activity, inhibit platelet aggregation and are therefore useful in modulating thrombus formation.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a novel biotransformation process for producing 17.beta.-N-monosubstituted carbamoyl-11-oxo-4-aza-5-.alpha.-androst-3-ones of the formula: ##STR1## These compounds are testosterone 5-.alpha. reductase inhibitors and are produced via a claimed novel biotransformation process using the green algae, Selenastrum capricornutum.