Abstract: Disclosed are spiro-substituted azacycles of formula I are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, and asthma. In particular compounds of formula I are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: Compounds of the invention are useful in inhibiting thrombin and associated thrombotic occlusions having the following structure: ##STR1## for example: ##STR2##

Abstract: A process of welding plastic vials and closure suitable for sterile filling operations is disclosed. Following a mechanical seal, a heated die is used to fuse the container and closure into a hermetic seal capable of use in the pharmaceutical industry.

Abstract: Thiazole substituted benzenesulfonamides are .beta..sub.3 adrenergic receptor agonists with very little .beta..sub.1 and .beta..sub.2 adrenergic receptor activity and as such the compounds are capable of increasing lipolysis and energy expenditure in cells. The compounds thus have potent activity in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The compounds can also be used to lower triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raise high density lipoprotein levels or to decrease gut motility. In addition, the compounds can be used to reduced neurogenic inflammation or as antidepressant agents. The compounds are prepared by coupling an aminoalkylphenyl-sulfonamide with an appropriately substituted epoxide. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and obesity and for lowering triglyceride levels and cholesterol levels or raising high density lipoprotein levels or for decreasing gut motility are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating and preventing bone loss in patients by administering a formulation of anhydrous alendronate sodium. Also described is a pharmaceutical doage form of said anhydrous alendronate sodium, being anhydrous 4-amino-1-hydroxy-butylidene-1,1-bisphosphonic acid, monosodium salt, in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. R.sup.2 is H and R.sup.3 is C1-3 alkyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 taken in combination represent C.sub.1-3 alkylidene. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included. The compounds are useful against methicillin resistant staphylococci (MRSA).

Abstract: A trans-activation assay for leptin is described. Leptin response elements are located proximal to a promoter, and the promoter region is operatively linked to a reporter gene. When leptin binds with the receptor, the reporter gene is transcribed.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a preparation for local administration to permit selective delivery of an effective amount of sodium alendronate to the bone site where bone resorption is accentuated.

Abstract: Substituted 5-aryl-2,4-thiazolidinediones are potent agonists of PPAR, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia (including hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia), atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, and other PPAR .alpha., .delta. and/or .gamma. mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antagonists of GnRH and as such may be useful for the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related and other conditions in both men and women.

Abstract: A compound which inhibits human thrombin and where has the structure ##STR1## such as ##STR2##

Abstract: Compounds of structural Formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmacologically acceptable salts and esters thereof possess 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitory activity. These compounds inhibit 5.alpha.-reductase type 1 and type 2. The compounds of structural Formula I are useful in the systemic, including oral, and parenteral, including topical, treatment and prevention of hyperandrogenic conditions including prostatic carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, acne vulgaris, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia (also called androgenetic alopecia) which includes male- and female-pattern baldness, female hirsutism, and prostatitis. A class of compounds of the present invention are also potent antiandrogens. The present invention also relates to novel compositions containing such compounds, methods of their use and methods of their manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating COX-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Modified neuropeptide Y receptors having deletions, replacements or additions in the third intracellular domain are identified and methods of making the modified receptors are provided. The invention includes the modified receptors, assays employing the modified receptors, cells expressing the modified receptors, compounds identified through the use of the modified receptors, including modulators of the receptors, and the use of the compounds to treat conditions, including obesity, diabetes, anxiety, hypertension, cocaine withdrawal, congestive heart failure, memory enhancement, cardiac and cerebral vasospasm, pheochromocytoma and ganglioneuroblastoma, and Huntington's, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

Abstract: Gene therapy can treat obesity in mammals. An adenoviral vector encoding a leptin gene is delivered intravenously to a mammal with a deficiency in functional leptin to decrease weight, decrease serum insulin levels or decrease serum glucose levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to an end-sampling thief probe and a method of using this probe. The thief probe of the invention is useful in extracting a sample with minimal disturbance and provides an improved method for end-sampling.

Abstract: The compounds of Formula I ##STR1## are useful as immunosuppressive agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted benozdiazepine compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras.

Abstract: Novel 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents and are represented by the following general structural formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1##