Abstract: The present invention relates to polypeptide derivatives of dog gastric lipase as obtained by genetic engineering as well as to the nucleotide sequence encoding this recombinant DGL. It also relates to the use of this recombinant DGL for the production of pharmaceutical compositions intended especially for the treatment of pathologies linked to the insufficiency, or even the absence, of secretion of lipases in the body of an individual.

Abstract: Benzimidazoles of Formula I below are inhibitors of protein tyrosine kinases, and are useful in treating cellular proliferation. ##STR1## The compounds are especially useful in treating cancer, atherosclerosis, restenosis, and psoriasis.

Abstract: Sulfonamide compounds are described which are inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly stromelysin-1 and gelatinase A (72 kD gelatinase). Also described are methods for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurism, heart failure, restenosis, periodontal disease, corneal ulceration, burns, decubital ulcers, chronic ulcers or wounds, cancer metastasis, tumor angiogenesis, arthritis, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes using the compounds.

Abstract: Diazepinoindoles of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein A is mono- to trisubstituted aryl or heteroaryl, and B is an --OR.sub.1 or --NR.sub.2 R.sub.3 group where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are particularly hydrogen, and racemic forms, enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors, are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are antagonists of dopamine D4 receptors, to methods of treating psychosis and schizophrenia using a compound that is an antagonist of dopamine D4 receptors, and to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that contain a dopamine D4 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing a kainate excitatory amino acid antagonist and an uricosuric agent and to a method of treating neurodegenerative diseases using a combination of a kainate excitatory amino acid antagonist and an uricosuric agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that inhibit the binding of proteins containing an SH2 domain to cognate phosphorylated proteins. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of inhibiting the binding of proteins containing an SH2 domain to cognate phosphorylated proteins.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are antagonists of dopamine D4 receptors, to methods of treating psychosis and schizophrenia using a compound that is an antagonist of dopamine D4 receptors, and to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that contain a dopamine D4 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that are inhibitors of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme that have the Formula II ##STR1## This invention also relates to a method of treatment of stroke, inflammatory diseases, septic shock, reperfusion injury, Alzheimer's disease, shigellosis, and to a pharmaceutically acceptable composition that contains a compound that is an inhibitor of interleukin-1.beta. converting enzyme.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are antagonists of dopamine D4 receptors, and to methods of treating psychosis and schizophrenia using a compound that is an antagonist of dopamine D4 receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are antagonists of dopamine D4 receptors having Formula I below ##STR1## This invention also relates to methods of treating psychosis and schizophrenia using a compound that is an antagonist of dopamine D4 receptors, and to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that contain a dopamine D4 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Novel methods of using thiazolidinone derivatives and related antihyperglycemic agents to treat populations at risk for developing noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and complications arising therefrom are disclosed In one embodiment, the compounds of the invention are used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome in order to prevent or delay the onset of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. In another embodiment, the compounds of the invention are used to treat gestational diabetes in order to prevent or delay the onset of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The invention relates to diazepinoindoles of formula: ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; A is aryl or nitrogen-containing heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted by from one to three groups of halogen, lower alkyl, haloalkyl, lower alkoxy and acetamido, or their racemic forms, isomers or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein for the racemic forms of the (S) configuration, A is not phenyl, haloalkyl, or 2-indolyl when R is hydrogen, and for the racemic forms of the (R) configuration, A is not 2-indolyl when R is hydrogen. Also, the invention relates to a method for inhibiting cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase activity by administering these compounds to a subject in an amount which is therapeutically effective to inhibit cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase activity.

Abstract: New 2-(arylalkenyl)azacycloalkane derivatives which are ligands for sigma receptors, of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which: Ar is aryl or heteroaryl, optionally mono- to trisubstituted,m has the value 1 or 2,n has the value 1 to 3,R is phenyl, or cycloalkyl containing 3 to 7 carbon atoms,their isomers and their addition salts. Medicinal drugs which are antipsychotic agents and are useful in gastroenterology.

Abstract: A method of making (.+-.)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid that comprises condensing isovaleraldehyde with ##STR1## to form primarily ##STR2## reacting the ##STR3## with a cyanide source to form ##STR4## decarboxylating the ##STR5## to form ##STR6## hydrolyzing the ##STR7## with an alkali or alkaline earth metal hydroxide to form an alkali or alkaline earth metal carboxylate salt; and hydrogenating the alkali or alkaline earth metal carboxylate salt to form (.+-.)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, benzyl, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl. The present invention also provides a method of making (.+-.

Abstract: Novel inhibitors of protein:farnesyl transferase enzyme are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, which are useful in controlling tissue proliferative diseases, including cancer and restenosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making quinolone carboxylic acids or naphthyridine carboxylic acids in free base form, the method comprising dissolving a quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt in a solvent system to form a solution; combining the solution containing the quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt with a calcium salt in an amount in the range of about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of the quinolone carboxylic acid salt or naphthyridine carboxylic acid salt and a base, the combination resulting in the formation of a precipitate; and collecting the precipitate. Also provided is a solid bulk pharmaceutical chemical composition comprising 7-(3-amino-1-pyrrolidinyl)-8-chloro-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-o xoquinoline-3-carboxylic acid or 7-?3-S-(2-S-aminopropionylamino)pyrrolidin-1-yl!-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1, 4-dihydro-4-oxo-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid; and calcium in an amount in the range of 0.001% to about 1.

Abstract: The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition having a combination of an uricosuric agent such as probenecid or the like and an excitatory amino acid antagonist useful for treating a disease advantageously affected by treatment with an excitatory amino acid antagonist.

Abstract: Inhibitors of protein:farnesyl transferase enzyme are described, as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, which are useful in controlling tissue proliferative diseases, including cancer and restenosis.

Abstract: Pharmaceutically useful compounds having ACAT inhibitory activity of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1, or 2, for X other than tetrazole and n=2 then R.sub.2 .dbd.R.sub.3 .dbd.H; R.sub.1 is phenyl, substituted phenyl, naphthyl, substituted naphthyl, a heteroaromatic group or a hydrocarbon group having from one to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, a heteroaryl, or form a spiroalkyl group; X is a heteromonocyclic 5-membered ring containing one to four heteroatoms, said heteroatoms being nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, and combination thereof; and R.sub.4 is a hydrocarbon group having from one to 20 carbon atoms are described as well as methods of their manufacture.