Abstract: Antibiotic Bu-2659 complex, containing components A, B, C, D and E, is produced by cultivation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus Strain No. J296-21, ATCC No. 39150.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.12 is a leaving group, Z is S, O or CH.sub.2 and A is a phenyl, furyl, thienyl or pyridyl ring substituted by a ##STR2## moiety, in which R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are various substituents or, when taken together with the nitrogen, may be a specified heterocyclic ring, are intermediates in the preparation of histamine H.sub.2 -antagonist anti-ulcer agents of the formula ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are any of several specified substituents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a conventional amino-protecting group, R.sup.2 is one of various alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, carboxyalkyl or carboxycycloalkyl moieties described herein, and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, amino, carboxy, formyl, carbamoyl, guanidino, amidino or one of various alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio or substituted amino moieties described herein, and nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, physiologically hydrolyzable esters and solvates thereof, as well as processes for their preparation, are disclosed. The compounds in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen are potent antibacterial agents.

Abstract: New derivatives of the istamycin B series of compounds are provided, which are 3-O-demethylistamycin B.sub.O, 3-O-demethylistamycin B and 3-O-demethyl-2"-N-formimidoylistamycin B represented generally by Formula I or specifically by Formulae Ia, Ib and Ic, respectively. Compound Ia is useful as an intermediate for the preparation of Compounds Ib and Ic and the latter two compounds exhibit a high antibacterial activity against a wide variety of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and are useful antibiotics. Also provided are processes for the preparation of the new derivatives starting from istamycin B.sub.O.

Abstract: The novel antibiotic, oxanosine, having the structure ##STR1## inhibits the growth of Gram-negative bacteria and has antiviral activity. It is produced by cultivation of an oxanosine-producing microorganism of the genus Streptomyces, preferably Streptomyces capreolus MG265-CF3, ATCC No. 31963.

Abstract: 7-{(Z)-2-(2-Aminothiazol-4-yl)-2-[(substituted)oxyimino]acetamido}-3-[3-(qu aternary ammonio)-1-propen-1-yl]-3-cephem-4-carboxylates and salts, esters and solvates thereof, having potent antibacterial activity, are provided. Processes for their preparation and intermediates in their preparation also are disclosed.

Abstract: Potent antibacterial agents of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is methyl, ethyl or isopropyl, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, physiologically hydrolyzable esters and solvates, and processes for their preparation, are described.

Abstract: Histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein p is 1 or 2; R.sup.1 is hydroxy, amino, substituted amino or a 5- to 9-membered fully saturated nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring attached via its nitrogen atom; m is an integer of from 0 to 2; n is an integer of from 2 to 4; Z is sulfur, oxygen or methylene; and A is an optionally substituted phenyl, imidazolyl, thiazolyl, isothiazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, triazolyl, thiadiazolyl, oxadiazolyl, furyl, thienyl or pyridyl ring; and nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates or N-oxides thereof are novel anti-ulcer agents. Intermediates and processes for their preparation are disclosed.

Abstract: Antibiotic Bu-2659 complex, containing components A, B, C, D and E, is produced by cultivation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus Strain No. J296-21, ATCC No. 39150.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for decreasing both the oral and parenteral abuse potential of strong analgetic agents such as oxycodone, propoxyphene and pentazocine by combining an analgesic dose of the analgetic agents with naloxone in specific, relatively narrow ranges. Oxycodone-naloxone compositions having a ratio of 2.5-5:1 parts by weight and pentazocine-naloxone compositions having a ratio of 16-50:1 parts by weight are preferred.

Abstract: Novel imidazole mercaptals of the formula ##STR1## wherein each m is independently zero or one; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each are independently selected from (lower)alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkyl(lower)alkyl, phenyl, phenyl(lower)alkyl, thienyl, thienyl(lower)alkyl, pyridyl and pyridyl(lower)alkyl, in which the phenyl and heterocyclic rings optionally may contain from 1 to 3 substituents, and acid addition salts thereof, are useful antimicrobial agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a conventional amino-protecting group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each are independently methyl or ethyl, and R.sup.4 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, allyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl, 2-hydoxyethyl, 3-hydroxypropyl, 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl, pyridylmethyl, pyridylethyl, benzyl or phenethyl, and nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and solvates thereof, as well as processes for their preparation, are disclosed. The compounds in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen are potent antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Stable concentrated solutions of cisplatin in a solvent comprising polyethylene glycol or methoxy polyethylene glycol, or a mixture thereof, plus water and a nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable source of chloride ion.

Abstract: Histamine H.sub.2 -receptor antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, m, Z, n and R.sup.1 are as defined herein, and their nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and solvates are novel anti-ulcer agents which are prepared by ring closure of a substituted ethanediimidamide of the formula ##STR2## with a compound of the formulaR--S--Rin which R is as defined herein.

Abstract: Novel p-alkoxyphenylthionophosphine sulfide dimers useful for preparing thiopeptides from peptides.

Abstract: Penicillin sulfoxide esters are reacted with an isocyanate to produce the corresponding (substituted)-2-carbamoyloxymethylpenam, the corresponding (substituted)-3-carbamoyloxycepham or the corresponding 3-methylcepem. The 6- or 7-side-chain of these products may be cleaved to give the corresponding 6-amino (penams) or 7-amino (cephams and cephems) compounds, and the latter may be reacylated to produce different 6-acyl-2-carbamoyloxymethyl penams, 7-acyl-3-carbamoyloxy cephams and 7-acyl-3-methylcephems. The substituent groups may be removed from the (substituted)-2-carbamoyloxypenams or the (substituted)-3-carbamoyloxycephams to give the corresponding free 2-carbamoyloxymethylpenams or 3-carbamoyloxycephams, respectively.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of 1-N-?.omega.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxyalkanoyl!kanamycins comprises acylating a polysilylated kanamycin in a substantially anhydrous organic solvent with an acylating derivative of an .omega.-amino-.alpha.-hydroxyalkanoic acid.

Abstract: Penicillin sulfoxide esters are reacted with an isocyanate to produce the corresponding (substituted)-2-carbamoyloxymethylpenam, the corresponding (substituted)-3-carbamoyloxycepham or the corresponding 3-methylcephem. The 6- or 7-side-chain of these products may be cleaved to give the corresponding 6-amino (penams) or 7-amino (cephams and cephems) compounds, and the latter may be reacylated to produce different 6-acyl-2-carbamoyloxymethyl penams, 7-acyl-3-carbamoyloxy cephams and 7-acyl-3-methylcephems. The substituent groups may be removed from the (substituted)-2-carbamoyloxypenams or the (substituted)-3-carbamoyloxycephams to give the corresponding free 2-carbamoyloxymethylpenams or 3-carbamoyloxycephams, respectively.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a conventional amino-protecting group, and R.sup.2 is a straight or branched chain alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyl, 2-butenyl or 3-butenyl, and nontoxic pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, as well as processes for their preparation, are disclosed. The compounds in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen are potent antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Certain 1-(substituted amino)-2-(amino or substituted amino)cyclobutene-3,4-diones are potent histamine H.sub.2 -antagonists useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers.