Abstract: This invention relates to certain 2'-fluoro nucleosides and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof and their use in the treatment of HIV infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations and processes for the production of the compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ribonucleotide reductase inhibitors and new combinations comprising an antiviral compound, such as acyclovir, and a thiocarbonohydrazone ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor for the chemotherapeutic treatment of virus infections, espectially viruses of the herpes group.

Abstract: Novel antiprotozoal naphthoquinones having the general formula ##STR1## (wherein either R.sup.1 is hydrogen and R.sup.2 is selected from C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, aralkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, phenyl substituted by one or two groups selected from halogen and C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen and perhalo-C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are both C.sub.1-6 alkyl or phenyl; and n is 0 or 1) and salt thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of protozoal diseases including malaria, theileriosis and coccidiosis. Various processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) are described.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the compound of formula (I) ##STR1## and its acid addition salts. The invention is also directed to the use of the compound of formula (I) and its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts as positive conotropic agents in mammals.

Abstract: This invention describes the preparation and use of anticonvulsant agents. In particular, triazolopyridine compounds are described which have utility in the treatment of epilepsy in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor and new combinations comprising an antiviral compound, such as acyclovir, and a thiocarbonohydrazone ribonucleotide reductase inhibitor for the chemotherapeutic treatment of virus infections, especiallly viruses of the herpes group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3'-substituted pyrimidine nucleoside and its use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of HIV infections. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3'-azido purine nucleosides and their use in medical therapy, particularly for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus infections, to methods for their preparation and to compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with methods for the prophylaxis, treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension which comprise the administrative of an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein a is an integer of from 1 to 3; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are selected from --O-- and --CH.sub.2 --;R is --(CH.sub.2).sub.5 R.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, or R is cyclohexyl, orR is --CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 C.tbd.CCH.sub.3 ; andthe dotted line represents an optional double bond;or of a physiologically acceptable salt or acid derivative thereof.Medicaments and diagnostic aids for use in the methods of the invention are also within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: N-amino hexahydrocyclopenta imidazole-2(1H)-one derivatives useful for treating or preventing thrombo-embolic disorders and ocular diseases characterized by increased ocular pressure.

Abstract: A baculovirus transfer vector incorporates a restriction site into which a foreign gene may be cloned a short distance downstream of the N-terminus of the polyhedrin gene body and the natural ATG translation start codon for the polyhedrin gene is not provided such that the N-terminal polyhedrin coding sequence prior to the restriction site is retained but not capable of being translated.

Abstract: A method of treating idiopathic thrombocytopaenia purpura with 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-azidonucleosides, in particular 3'-azido-3'-deoxythymidine, is disclosed.

Abstract: A class of substituted phenylpyrimidine compounds are disclosed which are potent inhibitors of the excitatory amino acid, glutamate. Such compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of a range of CNS disorders including cerebral ischaemic damage and epilepsy.

Abstract: Potentiating agents which enhance the efficacy of antineoplastic agents are disclosed. The potentiating agents disclosed are piperazinyl benzyl compounds such as 1-[.alpha.-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methoxybenzyl]-4-allylpiperazine dihydrochloride.

Abstract: Potentiating agents which enhance the efficacy of antineoplastic agents are disclosed. The potentiating agents disclosed are acrivastine esters and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Potentiating agents which enhance the efficacy of antineoplastic agents are disclosed. The potentiating agents disclosed are 2-(aminoethylamino) pyridines such as (E)-3-(6-(N-(2-Dimethylaminoethyl)-4-methoxybenzylamino)-2-pyridyl)acrylic acid.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I):R.sup.1 (CA.dbd.CA.sup.1).sub.x --C(.dbd.X)NR.sup.2 R.sup.3 (I)where R.sup.1 is alkyl optionally substituted by a group selected from alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, aryl, aryloxy, arylalkoxy and cycloalkyl fused to an aryl ring; x=1 or 2; X=O or S; each A and A.sup.1 is independently hydrogen, alkyl or haloalkyl; R.sup.2 is alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl any of which may be substituted by halo, alkenyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkynyl, dioxalanylalkyl or alkoxy; and R.sup.3 is selected from groups (A) to (D):(A) --Y.dbd.X.sup.1 --(R.sup.4).sub.a where X.sup.1 is O or S, Y is phosphorus or carbon, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, acyl or CO.sub.2 R.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is alkyl or aryl, and a is 1 or 2(B) --S(R.sup.6)(O).sub.b where R.sup.6 is alkyl, aryl, aryloxy, alkoxy, thioalkoxy, thioaryl, alkythio, alkoxythio or arylthio and b is 0, 1 or 2(C) --S(O).sub.c NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 where c is 0, 1 or 2, R.sup.7 is --COR.sup.9 or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.9 where R.sup.

Abstract: Potentiating agents for combatting multiple drug resistance of susceptible tumor cells in a subject in need of such treatment are disclosed. The potentiating agents disclosed are triprolidine, cis-triprolidine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: An aqueous parenteral solution of tissue-plasminogen activator, in which the pH is from 2 to 5.

Abstract: A composition for use in an aqueous environment which .[.comprise.]. .Iadd.comprises .Iaddend.a formulation containing a water-soluble pharmaceutically beneficial agent, a water-insoluble, water-permeable film coating surrounding the formulation, and particulate, water-soluble, pore-forming material dispersed within the film coating.The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/001,344, filed Oct. 5, 1987, have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e).