Abstract: A process is provided for preparing isoprenoid cyclopropane 1,1-dicarboxylates which are useful in preparing squalene synthetase inhibitors which inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis, and also useful in preparing pyrethrin insecticides.
Abstract: Derivatives of pravastatin are provided which are useful in inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis and in preparing radiolabeled compounds useful in the radioimmunoassay (RIA) of pravastatin and derivatives thereof. The pravastatin derivatives have the structure ##STR1## wherein R is hydroxy, lower alkylamine, arylamine, arylalkylamine or heterocyclic alkylamine such as histamine, tyramine, O-benzyltyramine, methyl tyrosinate as well as iodinated derivatives thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 13, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard A. DiPietro, Jan-I Tu, Noor Z. Turabi
Abstract: Novel angiotensin II receptor antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined herein, are disclosed. These compounds are useful, for example, in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure and cardiac hypertrophy.
Abstract: 7-Oxabicycloheptane substituted prostaglandin analogs useful in treating thrombotic and vasospastic disease have the structural formula ##STR1## wherein m is 1, 2 or 3; n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; Z is --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH-- or ##STR2## wherein Y is O, a single bond or vinyl, with the proviso that when n is O, if Z is ##STR3## then Y cannot be O, and when Z is --CH.dbd.CH--, n is 1, 2, 3 or 4; and when Y=vinyl, n=; R is CO.sub.2 H, CO.sub.2 lower alkyl, CH.sub.2 OH, CO.sub.2 alkali metal, CONHSOR.sup.3 m CONHR.sup.3a or --CH.sub.2 -5-tetrazolyl, X is O, S or NH; and where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.3a are as defined herein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 1991
Date of Patent:
October 6, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Raj N. Misra, Philip M. Sher, Philip D. Stein, Steven E. Hall, David Floyd, Joel C. Barrish
Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an N-heterocyclic group as defined herein, are disclosed. These compounds are inhibitors of renin and therefore useful as cardiovascular agents.
Abstract: An improved method for the purification of monoclonal antibodies using Protein G, whereby the monoclonal antibodies are eluted from the Protein G at alkaline pH.
Abstract: A process for solubilizing membrane receptor proteins which includes exposing an outer membrane having the desired protein to an oxidizing agent, treating the membrane with a detergent and treating with an inhibitory material lowering agent. This method maintains the activity of the membrane proteins after solubilization.
Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sub.1 is a pyrimidine base or an analog thereof and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen, --PO.sub.3 H.sub.2 or ##STR2## wherein X.sub.7 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl or aryl.
Abstract: The compound [3S(Z)]-3-[[(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)[[2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethoxy]imino]acet yl]amino]-2,2-dimethyl-4-oxo-1-azetidinyl sulfate has gram-positive and gram-negative activity and good oral absorption.
Abstract: A process is provided for preparing isoprenoid cyclopropane 1,1-dicarboxylates and derivatives thereof including the corresponding monocarboxylate, monocarboxylic acid and alcohol derivatives thereof, all of which are useful in preparing squalene synthetase inhibitors which inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis, and also useful in preparing pyrethrin insecticides.
Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## (symbols defined in the specification), its 3,4-dihydropyrimidine tautomer form and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have calcium entry blocking activity. A process of preparation, pharmaceutical composition and method of using the compound to reduce blood pressure are also provided.
Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies which bind thromboxane A2 receptor antagonists, hybrid cell lines which produce these monoclonal antibodies, and immunoassay methods for detecting thromboxane A2 receptor antagonists using these monoclonal antibodies.
Abstract: Novel compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## are disclosed. These compounds have potassium channel activating activity and are useful, for example, as cardiovascular agents, especially as antiischemic agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 1991
Date of Patent:
August 18, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Karnail Atwal, Gary J. Grover, Kyoung S. Kim
Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of restenosis following angioplasty by administering pravastatin alone or in combination with an ACE inhibitor such as captopril or ceranapril, prior to, during and/or after angioplasty.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1990
Date of Patent:
August 18, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark E. McGovern, Miguel A. Ondetti, Henry Y. Pan
Abstract: In accordance with the present invention an improved tablet composition for drugs or active ingredients prone to poor tabletting properties is disclosed. The improved composition comprises a premixture, consisting essentially of between about 85 and 99.9 percent by weight of the active ingredient and between about 0.1 and 15 percent by weight of citric acid, and one or more other formulation ingredients added to premixture. The present invention also involves the process for making such compositions and products therefrom.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 28, 1991
Date of Patent:
August 11, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew B. Dennis, Peter Timmins, Himadri Sen
Abstract: Prostaglandin analogs useful in treating thrombotic and vasospastic disease having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein: m is 1, 2, or 3;n is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aralkyl, aryl cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, cycloheteroalkylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, each of R.sup.1 being unsubstituted or optionally substituted with alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkylalkyl;R.sup.2 is CO.sub.2 R CONHSO.sub.2 R.sup.3, CONHR.sup.4 ;R is hydrogen, alkyl, or alkali metal;X is O or NH;Y is --O--, a single bond or vinylene, except that Y cannot be --O--when n is O;Z is --CH.dbd.CH--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, or ##STR2## and the remaining symbols are as defined in the specification.
Abstract: Cyclobutane derivatives of the formulas ##STR1## wherein P is a hydroxy protecting group and X is a leaving group are useful intermediates in the preparation of antiviral compounds.
Abstract: A method is provided for preventing or reducing the risk of or treating Type II diabetes by administering a cholesterol lowering drug, such as pravastatin, alone or in combination with an ACE inhibitor, such as captopril, zofenopril, ceranapril, fosinopril, enalapril or lisinopril.
Abstract: A novel enzymatic resolution process for preparing resolved compounds of the formula ##STR1## with improved yields and high optical purity is disclosed. The thioester bond of the compound is hydrolyzed and the hydrolyzed compound is separated from the unhydrolyzed. Compounds of formula I' are useful, for example, as intermediates for the preparation of physiologically active compounds, e.g. captopril and zofenopril.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 1989
Date of Patent:
July 7, 1992
Assignee:
E. R. Squibb & Sons, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey M. Howell, Ramesh N. Patel, Laszlo J. Szarka
Abstract: Antiviral activity is exhibited by compounds having the formula ##STR1## and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, or aryl; and R.sub.7 and R.sub.