Abstract: Chimeric compounds are disclosed which are covalent conjugates of reversible or irreversible cholinergic up-regulators and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), methods for their synthesis and use thereof for treatment and/or prevention of central nervous system (CNS) disorders and diseases.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for the prophylaxis and preliminary treatment of a poisoning caused by organophosphorus cholinesterase inhibitors is characterized in that it consists of an active substance combination of at least one parasympathomimetic and at least one parasympatholytic.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system in mammals have formulae I-XII ##STR1## wherein ring A or A' together with the spiro-carbon atom constitutes a bridged or unbridged ring containing one or two ring nitrogen atoms; and the other symbols have specified values, subject to certain conditions.

Abstract: Infrared, visible or mm. radiation is screened by an aerosol comprising flakes (0.03-0.3.times.1.5-20 microns) of aluminum metal composition, having a mass extinction coefficient of at least 4.5 m.sup.2 /g in respect of infrared radiation and at least 3.5 m.sup.2 /g in respect of visible radiation. The invention includes also the flakes per se, and formulations containing them, the flakes being additionally characterized by the facts that the amount of manufacturing process additive with which they are coated has been reduced to between 0 and 2.5 weight percent, and that they have a bulk density at least 0.5, preferably at least 1.5 g/cc. The reduction in the coating additive may be achieved by modifying the amount of additive used in the manufacturing process, or by treating the conventionally manufactured flakes with solvents to reduce the amount of coating additive to the desired level.

Abstract: A kit for detecting nitroaromatic, organic nitrate, nitramine, inorganic nitrate, and chlorate and bromate explosives is characterized by the fact that for the detection of an inorganic nitrate, a reagent is used which comprises zinc powder suspended in a liquid comprising at least one water-miscible organic solvent, while for the detection of chlorates or bromates, a reagent is used which comprises an aniline salt in a homogeneous strongly acidic solution including at least one water-miscible organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds (I) for treating diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, including enantiomers, racemates and acid addition and quaternary salts, ##STR1## wherein Q is selected from two H atoms, (CH.sub.2).sub.m and C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 where m is 1, 2 or 3 and n and p are; each independently 0, 1, 2 or 3, provided that n+p=1-3, and R.sup.0 is H, methyl or OH; the moiety ##STR2## R is selected from H, NH.sub.2, NH-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, N(C.sub.1-6 -alkyl).sub.2, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 - cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl substituted by 1-6 halogen atoms, hydroxy- C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 -alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, (C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy)carbonyl-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, amino-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, mono-(C.sub.1-6 -alkyl)amino-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, di-(C.sub.1-6 -alkyl)amino-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl-methyl, aryl, diarylmethylol, and C.sub.

Abstract: In a color reaction method for detecting particular classes of explosives, a sample from a suspect source is subjected serially to the indicated reagents in the liquid phase, the reagents after the first being applied only if no color reaction has been obtained in the preceding test. The second and third reagents only are applied in presence of the preceding reagent(s). The first reagent is an alkaline solution of a diazotizable aminoaromatic azo-dye precursor, which detects nitroaromatic explosives. The second reagent is a strongly acidic reagent containing a nitrate to nitrite ion reducing agent and a diazo-coupler, which detects organic nitrates and nitramines. The third reagent is zinc powder suspended in a liquid, which detects inorganic nitrates. The fourth reagent is an aniline salt in a homogeneous strongly acidic solution including a water-miscible organic solvent, which detects chlorates and bromates. The invention includes also a test kit for use in the method.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is disclosed comprising (-)-cis-2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolan-5,3')quinuclidine, and/or the pharmaceutically compatible acid addition salts thereof, together with at least one of physostigmine, tetrahydroaminoacridine, choline, lecithin, piracetam, aniracetam, pramiracetam, oxiracetam, 4-aminopyridine, 3,4-diaminopyridine, somatostatin, pirenzepine, N-methylatropine, N-butylscopolamine, scopolamine, clonidine, quanfamicine and Nerve Growth Factor. Also disclosed is a method for treating senile dementia of Alzheimer's type, which comprises coadministering to a patient in need thereof an effective dose of the spiro compound together with at least one other compound selected from those listed above.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds (I) for treating diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system: ##STR1## including enantiomers, racemates and acid addition and quaternary salts thereof, wherein one of X and Y is O and the other of X and Y is N; Q is (CH.sub.2).sub.n or C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 where n is 1, 2 or 3 and the bridge --Q-- is attached at one end to position 1 and at the other end to position 4 or 5, and R.degree. is hydrogen, methyl or hydroxyl; in the moiety ##STR2## the line connecting Z and Y signifies a double bond when X--Z is O--C--R and Y is N, and a single bond when X--Z is N.dbd.C--R and Y is O; Z is C--R wherein R is selected from hydrogen, NH.sub.2, NH-R" (R"=C.sub.1-6 -alkyl), N(R").sub.2, R", C.sub.2-6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 -cycloalkyl, R" substituted by hydroxy or by 1-6 halogen atoms, R"O-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, R"OCO-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, amino-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, R""NH-C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, (R").sub.2 N-C.sub.

Abstract: The (+)-cis-, (-)-cis-, (+)-trans- and (-)-trans- forms of 2-methylspiro(1,3-oxathiolan-5,3')quinuclidine are prepared by optical resolution of each of the (.+-.)-cis- and (.+-.)-trans-isomers. These compounds find application in treating diseases of the central nervous system in mammals, especially diseases due to a deficiency in the central cholinergic system. Biological tests indicate that the (-)-cis-form, as well as the (.+-.)-cis-isomer, shows particular promise for treating senile dementia of Alzheimer's type.

Abstract: The invention thus provides a process for obtaining the preferential replacement by isotopes, of at least one of the hydrogen atoms selected from the group consisting of those attached to the .alpha.- or .alpha.'-carbon atoms in a compound containing the structural moiety (I) ##STR1## which comprises the steps of oxidizing the compound to the corresponding sulfoxide or sulfone which contains the corresponding structural moiety (II) ##STR2## wherein in the sulfoxide n is 1 and in the sulfone n is 2, effecting the isotopic replacement by a known method of said at least one hydrogen atom, and reducing the resultant isotope-labelled sulfoxide or sulfone to the correspondingly labelled compound containing the structural moiety (I).

Abstract: There is provided genetically engineered bovine interferon of the IFN-.alpha.-type and various sub-types thereof. There is further provided a double stranded DNA molecule which includes DNA encoding BoIFN-.alpha. A, BoIFN0.alpha. B, BoIFN-.alpha. C, and BoIFN-.alpha. D, and cloning vehicles including such DNAs. There are further provided cells including such DNA and a process for the production of such types of BoIFN based on the use of such cells. Furthermore, there is also provided a method for the identification of a bovine IFN-.alpha. DNA sequence.

Abstract: The present invention accordingly provides in one aspect, novel spiro-oxathiolane/quinuclidine compounds corresponding with the schematic structural formula (I) ##STR1## and geometrical isomers, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemates and acid addition salts thereof, wherein one of Y and Z is 0 and the other is S(.dbd.O).sub.n ; n is 0, 1 or 2; R' and R" are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, aryl, diarylmethylol, and alkyl substituted by at least one aryl group, provided that at least R' and R" is other than hydrogen; and each X is hydrogen, or when Y is 0 and Z is S(.dbd.O).sub.n simultaneously, then each X may also be selected from the group consisting of deuterium and tritium, and provided further that when each X is hydrogen, Y is 0 and Z is S simultaneously, then at least one of R' and R" is selected from the group consisting of alkenyl, alkynyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cycloheptyl, hydroxyalkyl and aminoalkyl.

Abstract: Quinuclidine derivatives having the general formula (I) ##STR1## and geometrical isomers, enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemates and/or acid addition salts thereof, wherein Z represents the group >CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or two hydrogen atoms; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be identical or different, are each alkyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, aryl, or diarylmethylol, or alkyl which is substituted by one or more aryl groups, or one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be hydrogen.

Abstract: There is provided a composition for the transdermal application of basic drugs which have a high specific activity. The drug is provided in combination with a fatty acid having a low molecular weight. Amongst others, the delivery system is suited for cholinergic and anticholinergic basic drugs. The compositions can be supported by a pad, bandage or the like. It is one of the advantages of the compositions of the invention that a prolonged effect can be obtained, with an essentially constant therapeutic level of the active ingredient.

Abstract: A heterogeneous enzymatic immunoassay, in which chemiluminescence is employed as a detection means, is disclosed. The chemiluminescence is produced by an enzymatic catalyzed redox reaction between hydrogen peroxide and a phenolic compound such as pyrogallol, resorcinol, phloroglucinol and hydroquinone. The assay is disclosed as having sensitivity equal to that of radioimmunoassays and reverse hemaglutination tests without some of the drawbacks of these methods, e.g., radioactivity hazards.

Abstract: Organo-phosphorus compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a member selected from ##STR2## wherein R and R' are each selected from hydrogen and lower alkyl, R" designates a member selected from methyl and ethyl, and X.sup.- is an anion may be used as active ingredient in pharmaceutical and pesticidal, especially acaricidal and fungicidal, compositions of matter of low mammalian toxicity.