Abstract: 6-substituted penem esters of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or sulphonyloxy group; R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl diphenylmethyl ##STR2## group where A is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, p-nitrobenzyl or p-methoxybenzyl; and R.sub.3 is an organic radical, are elastase inhibitors and thereby useful antiinflammatory and antidegenerative agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents --O-- or --S--;each of R and R.sub.1, independently, is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, amino, nitro or trihalo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl or phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are linked, form an unsubstituted or substituted, 6-membered, saturated, heteromonocyclic ring optionally containing a further heteroatom chosen from oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen;each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently, is hydrogen, halogen, nitro, amino or trihalo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the invention are useful in therapy as major tranquilizers e.g., in the management of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: t-alkyl eroline derivatives of formula I are produced ##STR1## wherein (R.sub.1 =H, OCH.sub.3 and R.sub.2 H) or (R.sub.1 +R.sub.2 =a ring bond and R.sub.3 =H, optionally substituted nicotinynoyl or 1-oxo-2-cyclopenten-3-yl); and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts.A process for the preparation of these derivatives from lysergol and a t-alkyl alcohol is also described, as are pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen atom or an organic residue, R.sup.1 is halogen atom, or an organic group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or halogen atom, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or alkoxy group, benzyl or a methylene group and R.sub.4 is an organic residue are disclosed. Compounds (Ia) and (Ib) are endowed with elastase inhibitory activity. A two-step process for their preparation starting from the corresponding 4-carboxy cephem or 3-carboxy penam is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation of 3-substituted derivatives of 1-amino-2- hydroxy-propane in the form of single diastereoisomers, to certain of these diastereoisomers, and to compounds which are intermediates in the new process of the invention.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a warm-blooded animal having a susceptible bacterial infection which comprises administering orally to said animal a non-toxic, antibacterially effective amount of acetoxymethyl ester of (5R,6S)-2(5R,6S)-2-carbamoyloxymethyl-6-[1(R)-hydroxyethyl]-2-penem-3-carb oxylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to distamycin A analogs of the following formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2, 3 or 4; A is an optionally substituted divalent radical chosen from ##STR2## and -Het- wherein Het is a pentatomic or hexatomic heteromonocyclic ring, except pyrrole; and wherein either one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other is an acylating moiety or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are both hydrogen or both alkyl groups optionally substituted, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the said compounds.The compounds of the invention can be useful antitumor and antiviral agents.

Abstract: Antitumour anthracycline glycosides of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a hydroxyl group, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Process for preparing compounds according to formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent a hydrogen atom or a protective group and R.sub.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or an aryl group, by oxidation of compounds according to formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 have the above-mentioned meanings, in a two-phase system comprising:a) an organic phase including a 4-acylazetidinone compound (II) and an "onium" salt dissolved in a medium immiscible with water,b) an aqueous solution including an alkali or alkaline-earth metal salt of an organic or inorganic peracid.4-Acyloxyazetidinones (I) are useful intermediates in the synthesis of anti-bacterial compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group, one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom, the other of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy group and X is a hydrogen atom or a trifluoro acetyl group. The N-trifluoroacetyl 7S:9S and 7R:9R derivatives of the .alpha.-glycosides of formula XV can be separated by chromatography on silica gel to obtain, after mild alkaline hydrolysis the wanted 7S:9S .alpha.-glycosides (R.sub.1 =H) as free bases and can eventually be transformed into their corresponding doxorubicin derivatives (R.sub.1 =OH) by known procedures.

Abstract: The invention relates to distamycin A analogs of the following formula ##STR1## wherein n is 2, 3 or 4; A is an optionally substituted divalent radical chosen from ##STR2## and -Het- wherein Het is a pentatomic or hexatomic heteromonocyclic ring, except pyrrole; and wherein either one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other is an acylating moiety or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are both hydrogen or both alkyl groups optionally substituted, including the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the said compounds.The compounds of the invention can be useful antitumor and antiviral agents.

Abstract: 4-Demethoxy-daunomycinone I: ##STR1## the known aglycone of 4-demethoxy-daunorubicin, is prepared by protecting the 13-keto group of 4-demethyl-daunomycinone, sulfonylating the 4-hydroxy group, reacting the sulfonylated compound with an amine, removing the amino protecting group from the resultant 4-demethyl-4-(protected amino)-13-dioxolanyl-daunomycinone, diazotizing the thus-freed 4-amino group and reducing under mild conditions the resulting diazonium compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of known aromatase inhibitors of the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andR.sub.4 is hydrogen or fluorine;the process comprising submitting to Mannich reaction a compound of formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are as defined above and R is a lower alkyl group, and then dehydrogenating the respective 6-methylene-3-oxo-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroid derivative thus obtained, by methods known per se.

Abstract: Anthracycline glycoside compounds of general formula I or II: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a hydroxy group and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a methoxy group, and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts, are antitumor agents.

Abstract: Compounds having the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the symbol represents a single or double bond;Z is --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --;n is zero, 1, 2 or 3;each of R and R.sub.1, independently, is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof;are useful in therapy in particular as antidislipidaemic and antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Anthracycline glycosides of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, one of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom and the other of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof are antitumor agents. These glycosides may be prepared from a daunomycinone derivative of formula (II): ##STR2## in which the 4-amino group is protected. 4-Demethoxy-4-amino-daunomycinone (II) and an earlier intermediate in its preparation, 4-demethoxy-4-amino-7-deoxy-daunomycinone (IX), can be diazotised followed by mild reduction to form 4-demethoxy-daunomycinone or 4-demethoxy-7-deoxy-daunomycinone respectively. 4-Demethoxy-daunomycinone can be converted into another antitumor anthracycline glycoside, 4-demethoxy-daunorubicin.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for performing analyses in liquid chromatography, by means of a pump capable of drawing a fluid and injecting it at high pressure, through at least a control valve, into a separation column. To obtain maximum precision as required by the analysis, before each analysis or each group of analyses, or with respect to each fluid used, a pump stroke is performed with the pump delivery side shut off in order to record and memorize the characteristics of compressibility of the fluid. These characteristics are kept into consideration in the subsequent operative stages to obtain an exactly constant delivery of the feed pump to the separation column.

Abstract: The functions of a gas chromatograph depending on the advancement stage of the analysis can be at least partly controlled by detecting the data relating to the carrier feeding conditions (pressure and/or flow) in a position upstream the injection point of the sample to be analyzed, and by measuring the variations occurring in the conditions after the sample injection. This method is particularly convenient for the analysis of samples with high volumes of eluent, and one of its preferred embodiments foresees the use of a pressure sensor in a point of the carrier feeding duct or, alternatively, of a flow sensor positioned between two points of the feeding duct.

Abstract: Anthracycline glycosides of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or methoxy and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful in treatment of human cancer, are prepared by a stereospecific condensation of a derivative of daunosamine of general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is an alkyl, perfluoroalkyl or aryl group and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently selected from alkyl, aryl or aralkyl having up to ten carbon atoms, with a quinone quinizarine epoxide of general formula (III) ##STR3## and conversion of the product obtained to the anthracycline glycoside of formula (I) or salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new process for the preparation of know aromatase inhibitors of the following formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andR.sub.4 is hydrogen or fluorine;the process comprising submitting to Mannich reaction a compound of formula (II) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined above and R is a lower alkyl group, and then dehydrogenating the respective 6-methylene-3-oxo-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroid derivative thus obtained, by methods known per se.