Abstract: The compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, optionally substituted by a halogen atom or a (CH.sub.2).sub.m Ar radical or a ##STR2## in which m represents an integer (1-8), n and p, identical or different, represent an integer (0-6), A and B, identical or different, represent a hydrogen or a halogen or an alkyl and Ar represents an aryl or heteroaryl, and Z represents a hydrogen or the remainder of a carboxylic acid, preparation process and use as medicaments.

Abstract: Novel spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines], intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction and treating depression utilizing the spiro[cyclopent[b]indole-piperidines] and intermediates, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds having antimineralocorticoid activity suitable for preparing drugs for treating or preventing conditions related to drug dependence or to the spontaneous or induced withdrawal syndrome caused by narcotics or mixtures thereof, and compositions containing same, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein [X] represents aromatic carbocyclic rings (A) and (B), where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are as defined in the description, salts thereof, a method and intermediates for preparing same, the use thereof as drugs, and pharmaceutical compositions containing same, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the new products of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents alkyl, optionally substituted or cycloalkyl optionally interrupted by heteroatoms,R.sub.2 ; R.sub.3 both represent or carry an acid function or an acid isosteric function,and Y represents phenyl substituted in particular by a dioxol radical,these products being in all the isomeric forms and the salts, as medicaments.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-[3-phenyl-2-propenyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-isoquinoline compounds of the formula in all their possible stereoisomer forms as well as their mixtures ##STR1## wherein X is nitrogen or --CH.dbd., R1, R2, --R3, R4, R5, R6 are individually selected from the group consisting of a) hydrogen, halogen,alkyl, O-alkyl, ##STR2## alkenyl, O-alkenyl, ##STR3## alkynyl, O-alkynyl, ##STR4## of up to 8 carbons, optionally substituted by at least one halogen, n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2, b) --NO.sub.2, --NH.sub.2 or --C.tbd.N, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 being able to form rings in pairs, as well and their non-toxic acid addition salts useful as fungicides.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.3 is alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms comprising reacting a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are defined as above or an amine salt thereof with an electrophilic halogenating agent to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein Hal.sub.1 is halogen, reacting the latter with a halohydroxylating agent to obtain a compound of the formula ##STR4## wherein Hal.sub.

Abstract: Products of formula (I), wherein n is 0 or 1, R.sub.1 is particularly phenyl or biphenyl optionally substituted particularly by benzyloxy, dioxol or halogen, R.sub.2 is particularly hydrogen or methyl substituted particularly by indolyl, phenylthio or phenyl, which may in turn be substituted, and A is carboxy, tetrazolyl or substituted alkyl as well as all salts and isomers thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the compounds of 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-4-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol and 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-2-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol, polymorphs thereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, useful as antiatherosclerotic agents.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is --OH and B forms with the 10-carbon a carbon--carbon double bond or A and B together form a carbonate or a carbamate, --OZ is selected from the group consisting of --OH, etherified hydroxy or esterified hydroxy and its non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;Z is thio, oxy or a methylene group;A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group;X is thio or oxy; andG.sub.1 and G.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 and n is an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.

Abstract: A new process for the preparation of 16.beta.-methyl-steroids of the formula ##STR1## and novel intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new nucleotide sequences coding for variable regions of the .alpha. chains of human T lymphocyte receptors, corresponding peptide segments and the diagnostic and therapeutic uses.

Abstract: Inhibitors of the sodium-hydrogen exchanger are suitable on their own or in combination with other classes of active compound for the production of a medicament for the treament of diseases which are caused by protozoa; thus of diseases which are caused by animal- and human-pathogenic protozoa, such as by intracellularly active parasites of the classes Apicomplexa and Zoomastigophorea, in particular trypanosomes, plasmodia (malaria pathogens), leishmanias, babesias and theilerias, cryptosporidiidae, sarcocystidae, amoebae, coccidia and trichomonads.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## Y is thio, oxy or a methylene group; Z is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; andR.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;or a stereoisomer thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.

Abstract: The compounds 18.beta., 19.beta.-diacetyloxy-18.alpha., 19.alpha.-epoxy-3, 13(16), 14-clerodatrien-2-one (Esculentin A) and 18.beta., 19.beta.-diacetyloxy-18.alpha., 19.alpha.-epoxy-3, 12, 14-clerodatrien-2.beta.-isovaleryloxy-6.beta., 7.alpha.-diol (Esculentin B) obtained from plants belonging to the Samydaceae family, particularly Casearia esculenta, a process for their preparation, and their use in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds are particularly useful as anti-inflammatory and/or anti-cancer agents.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is a preparation process for the products of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent in particular hydrogen, cyano, halogen or amino,R.sub.3 represents in particular hydrogen or hydroxyl alkyl,R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent in particular optionally substituted alkyl,X and y represent oxygen or sulphur, characterized in that a product of formula (A): ##STR2## is prepared in which W represents a halogen atom or a hydantoin derivative,which is subjected to various reactions in order to obtain the products of formula (I), all their isomers and their salts.

Abstract: An intravaginal drug delivery device comprising at least one active agent dispersed in a polymer matrix, wherein the concentration of active agent at the outer surface of the device at the time of use is not substantially higher than the concentration of the active agent in the remainder of the device, a method of treatment therewith and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: Intermediates for the preparation of compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## n is an integer from 3 to 5, Ar is an optionally substituted heterocyclic selected from the group consisting of

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: X represents a CH.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 radical or an oxygen atom, Y represents a (CH.sub.2).sub.m --(CH.dbd.CH).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.o radical, with m+n+o.ltoreq.8, n=0 or 1, Ar represents an aryl radical,W represents a hydrogen atom, or the remainder of a carbamate function.The compounds of formula (I) have useful antibiotic properties.