Abstract: A method is disclosed for lowering blood glucose levels in a diabetic mammal by administering an effective amount of 1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-2(3H)-acetic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, trifluoromethyl, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydroxy, 1H-tetrazol-5-yl or COOR.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen or lower alkyl, and X is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2, are disclosed. The compounds of formula I are useful for treating allergic conditions. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives characterized by having a derivative of oxamic acid at positions 2 and or 5 are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of said compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: 10b-Azafluoranthene derivatives characterized by having a 1,2,3,3a,5,6-hexahydro-4-oxa(or thia)-10b-azafluoranthene nucleus having an alkanamine substituent at position 3 or 3a are disclosed. The nucleus is optionally further substituted on the aromatic ring. The derivatives are useful antidepressant agents, and methods for their preparation and use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined form a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing 11-deoxyprostaglandin E.sub.1, E.sub.2 and E.sub.3 and analogs thereof is realized by treating an appropriate di(lower)alkyl 3-(optionally substituted)-2-formylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate with an ylid prepared from a Wittig reagent of formula (AlkO).sub.2 POCH.sub.2 CO--(c)-CH.sub.3 in which Alk is an alkyl containing one to three carbon atoms and (c) is either (CH.sub.2).sub.q wherein q is an integer from 1 to 6 or cis CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.r wherein r is an integer from 0 to 3 to obtain the corresponding compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is lower alkanoyl, R.sup.4 is lower alkyl and (c) is as defined herein. The latter compound is reduced with an alkali metal borohydride to yield the corresponding alcohol derivative. Condensation of this alcohol derivative or preferably its corresponding tetrahydropyran-2-yl ether derivative with a triester of formula CH(COOR.sup.6).sub.2 --(a)-(CH.sub.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives substituted with an amino-, thio- or oxy-derivative of oxalic acid or acetic acid are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives substituted with an amino-, thio- or oxy-derivative of oxalic acid or acetic acid are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is l-naphthyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined form a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidine, morpholine and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl; and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen to which they are joined represent a heterocyclic amine radical selected from the group consisting of 1-pyrrolidinyl, piperidino, morpholino and 4-(lower alkyl)-1-piperazinyl; or a therapeutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: Cyclohepta[b]pyridine-2-carboxylic acid derivatives characterized by having a 4,7-dihydro-4,7-dioxo-1H-cyclohepta-[b]pyridine nucleus substituted at position 2 with a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid ester are disclosed. In addition, the nucleus can be optionally further substituted at positions 1, 5,6 and 8. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives characterized by having a derivative of oxamic acid at positions 2 and or 5 are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of said compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Pyranoindole and thiopyranoindole derivatives characterized by having an amino(lower)alkyl radical attached to either or both the 1 and 9 position of a pyrano[3,4-b]indole or thiopyrano[3,4-b]indone nucleus are disclosed. The amino portion of the amino(lower)alkyl radical may be further substituted with one or two lower alkyl groups or incorporated into a heterocyclic amine radical. The derivatives having the amino(lower)alkyl radical only at position 1 are further substituted at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The derivatives having the amino(lower)alkyl radical only at position 9 possess two substituents at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at position 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The derivatives having an amino(lower)alkyl radical at both positions 1 and 9 are further substituted at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is phenyl or 1-naphthyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are either the same or different selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl; with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is lower alkyl then R.sup.2 is the same lower alkyl. The compounds are antidepressant agents and methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preventing or decreasing the secretion or availability of excessive amounts of glucagon in a human having abnormally increased levels of glucagon by administering an effective amount of 1,3-dioxo-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-2(3H)-acetic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1 or 1a ##STR1##HSCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CO-A-Phe-Phe-Trp-Lys-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SH (1a)in which A is Gly-Asn or Lys-Gly, or therapeutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds of formulae 1 and 1a are useful for the management of diabetes and the treatment of acromegaly in mammals. Compositions and methods for their use also are disclosed.

Abstract: Tropone derivatives substituted with an amino-, thio- or oxy-derivative of oxalic acid or acetic acid are disclosed. In addition, the tropone nucleus can be optionally further substituted. The foregoing compounds are useful for preventing or treating allergic conditions in a mammal. Methods for the preparation and use of the compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: [2]Benzopyrano[4,3-b]pyridine derivatives characterized by having a 2,3,4,4a,6,10b-hexahydro-1H-[2]benzopyrano[4,3-b]pyridine nucleus bearing substituents at positions 1,6,8 and 9 are disclosed. The derivatives are useful diuretic agents. Methods for their preparation and use also are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing 11-deoxyprostaglandin E.sub.1, E.sub.2 and E.sub.3 and analogs thereof is realized by treating an appropriate di(lower)alkyl 3-(optionally substituted)-2-formylcyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylate with an ylid prepared from a Wittig reagent of formula (AlkO).sub.2 POCH.sub.2 CO-(c)-CH.sub.3 in which Alk is an alkyl containing one to three carbon atoms and (c) is either (CH.sub.2).sub.q wherein q is an integer from 1 to 6 or cis CH.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.r wherein r is an integer from 0 to 3 to obtain the corresponding compound of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower akyl or CH.sub.2 OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.3 is lower alkanoyl, R.sup.4 is lower alkyl and (c) is as defined herein. The latter compound is reduced with an alkali metal borohydride to yield the corresponding alcohol derivative. Condensation of this alcohol derivative or preferably its corresponding tetrahydropyran-2-yl ether derivative with a triester of formula CH(COOR.sup.6).sub.2 -(a)-(CH.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula 1 or 1a ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H--, H--Gly or H--Leu and R.sup.2 is H or COOH and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are disclosed. The compounds of formulae 1 and 1a are useful for the management of diabetes and the treatment of acromegaly. Methods for their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Pyranoindole and thiopyranoindole derivatives characterized by having an amino(lower)alkyl radical attached to either or both the 1 and 9 position of a pyrano[ 3,4-b]indole or thiopyrano[3,4-b]indole nucleus are disclosed. The amino position of the amino(lower)alkyl radical may be further substituted with one or two lower alkyl groups or incorporated into a heterocyclic amine radical. The derivatives having the amino(lower)alkyl radical only at position 1 are further substituted at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The derivatives having the amino(lower)alkyl radical only at position 9 posses two substituents at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at position 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The derivatives having an amino(lower)alkyl radical at both positions 1 and 9 are further substituted at position 1 and may be optionally substituted at positions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.