Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the treatment of migraine, which have the general formula: 1

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the treatment of migraine, which have the general formula: wherein: W is a CH group or a N atom; Z is N or C—R4; B and D are selected independently from CH and N, with the proviso that at least one of B and D is CH and with the further proviso that one of B and D can represent N only when W and Z are both other than N; A is a group of Formula II, III or IV, such that group A contains at least 1 N atom; NR7 is either —NH— or —N═; is a single or double bond; X is a N atom, a CH group or a C(OH) group when is a single bond; or, when is a double bond, a C atom; Y is an NH, N-alkyl, N-benzyl or CH2 group; U and V each represent a N atom or a CH group, with the proviso that both cannot be N; a and b are, independently, 0 or 1; c is an integer from 0 to 3; d is an integer from 1 to 3; e is an integer from 1 to 2; f is an integer from 0 to 3; g is an integer from 3 to 6 and h is an integer from 2 to 3; such that the sum of c a

Abstract: The invention provides recombinant plasmids containing in DNA sequences coding for human preproparathyroid hormone. The invention further provides microorganisms, for example E. coli, transformed by these plasmids. The invention also provides a plasmid for insertion into yeast and a transformed yeast in which the plasmid contains DNA coding for parathyroid hormone. Parathyroid hormone is then secreted by the transformed yeast. Further the invention provides alternate polypeptides having parathyroid hormone activity, including PTH analogs, fragments and extensions, and provides alternate leader sequences and secretion signal sequences which can be used in the present invention. Finally, there are provided methods for purification of the secreted PTH hormone and/or derivatives.

Abstract: A novel G protein coupled receptor family is described, herein called A4. DNA coding for this receptor has been isolated. Methods of producing recombinant cell lines which produce the receptor as a heterologous membrane-bound product are described, as well as other related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance, including use of the cell lines for the discovery of therapeutic compounds which modulate the receptor activity.

Abstract: A novel, isolated EDG receptor that upon activation results in increased induction of IL-8 or NF-&kgr;B. Preferably, the EDG receptor is a human EDG-4 receptor, which has an amino acid sequence shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, or a variant of these sequences having at least 91% sequence identity.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor, which have the general formula I: 1

Abstract: Human CNS receptor-encoding DNA is provided from which more than one form of the receptor protein, an edited form and an unedited form, is expressed in vivo. The edited and unedited receptor forms are functionally distinct, and appear to be selectively expressed. Thus, a CNS receptor-encoding gene that is subject to such editing has value in screening compounds for potential therapeutic utility.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor, which have the general formula: wherein:R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and benzyl;-- -- -- represents a single or double bond;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of COR.sup.5 and SO.sub.2 R.sup.5 ;R.sup.4a is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4b is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxy, halo, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, benzyloxy, phenoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and vinyl;R.sup.4c is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sub.4d is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; andR.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, O, NH, S, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, C.dbd.CHCN, N--C.sub.1-4 alkyl, N-acetyl, SO.sub.2 and SO;X.sub.2 - - - is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd., C(O)--, O--, and S--;R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;Y is selected from CH and N;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2;R.sub.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally incorporating a heteroatom selected from N, O and S;D is cyclohexane or benzene; andE is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered heterocycle incorporating 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from O, N, and S, wherein E is optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and halogen-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl;and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds with affinity for the 5-HT.sub.6 receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H and C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and benzyl;R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of COR.sup.5, SO.sub.2 R.sup.5, CONHC.sub.1-4 alkyl and C(S)SR.sup.6 ;R.sup.4a is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4b is selected from the group consisting of H, hydroxy, halo, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, benzyloxy, phenoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy and vinyl;R.sup.4c is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.4d is selected from the group consisting of H, OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to nucleotides and amino acid sequences encoding glucagon-like peptide 2 receptors, recombinant host cells transformed with such nucleotides, and methods of using the same in drug screening and related applications.

Abstract: The present invention describes a nucleic acid sequence and an amino acid sequence for novel mammalian, including human, EDG-5 receptor homologs.

Abstract: Described herein are isolated polynucleotides which code for an AMPA-type human CNS glutamate receptor, designated the human GluR2B receptor. The receptor is characterized structurally and the construction and use of cell lines expressing these receptor is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isolated polynucleotide for novel G-Protein Coupled Receptors. More particularly, the present invention provides an isolated polynucleotide comprising the nucleic acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 or nucleic acid sequences that hybridize to SEQ ID NO: 1 or its complimentary strand having at least 40% sequence identity. Preferably, the hybridizing nucleic acid sequence should hybridize under stringent conditions and in particular have 85% sequence identity, more preferably 90% sequence identity, and most preferably 95% sequence identity.

Abstract: Neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate is mediated via membrane-bound surface receptors. DNA coding for one family of the kainate-binding type of EAA receptor, has now been isolated and the receptor protein characterized. Herein described are recombinant cell lines which produce the EAA receptor as a heterologous membrane-bound product. Also described are related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance. Included is use of the cell lines as a tool for discovery of compounds which modulate EAA receptor stimulation.

Abstract: Neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate is mediated via membrane-bound surface receptors. DNA coding for one family of these receptors, of the kainate binding type of EAA receptors, has now been isolated and the receptor protein characterized. Herein described art recombinant cell lines which produce the EAA receptor as a heterologous membrane-bound product. Also described are related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance. Included is use of the cell lines as a tool for discovery of compounds which modulate EAA receptor stimulation.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for a 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is selected from a six-membered, non-aromatic, optionally substituted carbocycle and a six-membered, non-aromatic, optionally substituted heterocycle having one or two heteroatoms selected from O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 and N.sup.4 ;R.sup.1 is selected from H and OH;n is 0 or 1 as permited by chemical structure;R.sup.2 is selected from CR.sup.5 CR.sup.6 CH.sub.2 NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or a group of formula II, III or IV: ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from H and benzoyl; R.sup.4 is selected from H, loweralkyl, benzyl, loweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkylaminocarbonyl, loweralkylaminothiocarbonyl, loweralkanoyl, loweralkylaminoimide and loweralkoxy-substituted loweralkylene;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from H, loweralkoxy and hydroxy;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from H and loweralkyl or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for the 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is linear or branched loweralkyl;R.sup.2 is selected from a group of Formula II, III, IV and V: ##STR2## R.sup.3 is selected from H and loweralkyl; R.sup.4 is selected from H and loweralkyl;One of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is H and the other is independently selected from H, loweralkoxy, loweralkyl and hydroxy; andn is 1-3;or a salt, solvate or hydrate thereof.Also described is the use of these compounds as pharmaceuticals to treat indications where stimulation of the 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptor is implicated, such as migraine.

Abstract: Neurotransmission by excitatory amino acids (EAAs) such as glutamate is mediated via membrane-bound surface receptors. DNA coding for one family of these receptors, of the kainate binding type of EAA receptors, has now been isolated and the receptor protein characterized. Herein described are recombinant cell lines which produce the EAA receptor as a heterologous membrane-bound product. Also described are related aspects of the invention, which are of commercial significance. Included is use of the cell lines as a tool for discovery of compounds which modulate EAA receptor simulation.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is selected from CH.sub.2, NH, O and S;X.sub.2 -- is selected from CH=, CH.sub.2 --, and N=;R.sub.1 to R.sub.8 are each independently selected from H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halo, cyano, nitro and halo-substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyland acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof. Their use as ligands for dopamine receptor identification and in a drug screening program, and as pharmaceuticals to treat indications in which the D4 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.