Abstract: Described herein are compounds selective for 5-HT.sub.1D -like receptors, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is selected from H, aryl and aryl substituted with 1, 2 or 3 substituents independently selected from loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, loweralkylcarbonyl, loweralkyl-S--, loweralkyl-S(O)--, loweralkyl-SO.sub.2 -, S.dbd.C.dbd.N--, O.dbd.C.dbd.N--, halo, loweralkoxycarbonyl, nitro, amino, loweralkyl-NH--, (loweralkyl).sub.2 --N--, loweralkyl-SO.sub.2 -loweralkyl-;A is a double or triple bond;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; andR.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently selected from H and loweralkyl or R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula I: ##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--NEt.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--;n is 1 or 2; andZ is selected from C.sub.1-8 alkyl optionally substituted with a substituent selected from OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;and 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 M1/M2 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: Cell lines that stably incorporate human D.sub.4 receptor-encoding DNA are provided which are particularly useful in procedures for screening compounds for potential anti-psychotic activity.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, optionally substituted, 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. and C(O);Y is selected from N and CH;R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2; andZ is C.sub.5-10 alkyl optionally substituted with OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and optionally incorporating a heteroatom selected from O, N and S;and 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 D4 receptor stimulation is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: A novel method for inactivating undesirable members in a nucleic acid sample which comprises undesirable and desirable members of a nucleic acid family. The method includes the step of adding a blocker to the sample which selectively associates with the undesirable members such that they are unable to participate in any further processing of the sample. The method advantageously provides a means whereby desirable members of the nucleic acid family can be processed, i.e. identified, amplified and/or isolated, without interference from undesirable sequence-related members.

Abstract: Described herein are oligopeptides useful to inhibit replication of herpesviruses, especially herpes simplex viruses. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the oligopeptide is a D-arginine nonamer having N- and C-terminal protecting groups, which, at a 5 uM concentration, exhibits greater than 95% inhibition of HSV-1 replication, in a standard assay.

Abstract: Described herein are 5-HT2 receptor-selective compounds of Formula I: ##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 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with a substituent selected from OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from H and R.sub.1 ; and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

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.CHCI, 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--;Y is selected from CH and N;Z is cyanoR.sub.1 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl;m is 0, 1, 2 or 3;n is 0, 1 or 2;q is 1 or 2; andD is a 5, 6 or 7-membered, saturated or unsaturated, homo- or heterocyclic ring; and 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.

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: Analogs of glucagon-like peptide 2, a product of glucagon gene expression, have been identified as intestinal tissue growth factors. Their formulation as pharmaceutical, and therapeutic use in treating disorders of the small bowel, are described.

Abstract: 5-Thiophene-substituted tryptamine analogs are provided, which exhibit selectivity towards 5-HT.sub.D1 receptors and consequently show potential in alleviation of the symptoms of migraine. The analogs are represented by the following general chemical formula: ##STR1## in which X represents H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or halogen, at the 4- or 5-position of the thiophene nucleus; Y represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene group optionally substituted with hydroxyl: and Z represents amino, mono- or di-N-lower alkyl-substituted amino, or optionally N-lower alkyl-substituted pyrrolidine.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: A and B are independently selected, substituted or unsubstituted, unsaturated 5- or 6-membered, homo- or heterocyclic rings;X.sub.1 is selected from O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, C.dbd.O, CH--OH, CH--N(C.sub.1-4 alkyl).sub.2, C.dbd.CHCl, and C.dbd.CHCN;X.sub.2 --- is selected from N.dbd., CH.sub.2 --, CH.dbd. and C(O)--;n is 1 or 2;R.sub.1 is selected from H and the .alpha.-carbon side chain of an amino acid;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected independently from H, OH, --NH.sub.2, --C(O)NH.sub.2 .dbd.O, .dbd.S,halo,cyano, C.sub.1-9 alkyl, C.sub.1-9 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylS--, C.sub.1-4 alkylSO--, C.sub.1-4 alkylSO.sub.2 --, phenoxy, benzyloxy and piperonyloxy; andH* is in either the R- or the S-configuration,and acid addition salts, solvates and hydrates thereof.

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.dbd., CH.sub.2 13 , and N.dbd.;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.

Abstract: Described herein are D4 receptor-selective compounds of the general formula I: ##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--NEt.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--;n is 1 or 2; andZ is selected from C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted with a substituent selected from OH, halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl and C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;and 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 M1/M2 receptor is implicated, such as schizophrenia, is also described.

Abstract: An anti-viral composition includes a synergistic combination of an anti-viral nucleoside analogue, which may inhibit a virus-specific enzyme, such as viral thymidine kinase and reverse transcriptase, an anti-viral oligonucleotide compound having from 6 to 12 amino acid residues substantially all of which are D-arginine residues, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. A method for treating a viral infection is also described.

Abstract: Described herein are oligopeptides useful to inhibit replication in virally infected individuals. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the oligopeptide is a D-arginine nonamer having N- and C-terminal protecting groups, which, at a 5 uM concentration, exhibits greater than 95% inhibition of HIV replication, in a standard assay.

Abstract: Described herein are isolated polynucleotides which code for an AMPA-type human CNS receptor, designated the human GluR4B receptor. The receptor is characterized structurally and the construction and use of cell lines expressing the receptor is disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are anti-cytomegalovirus peptides. In a preferred embodiment, the peptide is acetyl-[D-Arg].sub.9 -NH.sub.2. The use of these peptides, either per se or in combination with other anti-CMV compounds, is disclosed as an effective method for controlling CMV infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel expression system for the production of protein in bacterial hosts. The system utilizes novel promoters that are highly efficient in initializing transcription and therefore enhance protein yield. The promoters comprise the -35 region of the consensus E. coli promoter, the -10 region of the lppP-5 promoter and a spacer between these two regions derived from either the lpp or lacUV5 promoters.

Abstract: Novel guanidino-substituted compounds are described having the following general formula (I): ##STR1## in which X may be carbon, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur; R.sub.1 may be H, OH, linear or branched lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower (alkyl-substituted alkoxy), lower alkyl-amine, lower alkyl-thio, hydroxy substituted lower alkoxy, lower alkoxy-alkoxy substituted lower alkoxy, hydroxy substituted lower alkyl-amine, alkoxy substituted lower alkyl-amine and terminally guanidino-substituted linear of branched lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower (alkyl-substituted alkoxy), lower alkyl-amine or lower alkyl-thio; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently one of linear or branched lower alkyl, alkoxy, alkyl-substituted alkoxy and alkylamine.These compounds have been found to inhibit effectively herpesvirus replication. Particularly preferred compounds in accordance with formula (I) for this purpose are guanidino-substituted sugar derivatives.