Abstract: A method of treatment of a human to inhibit a steroid 5.alpha.-reductase, particularly a testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase, which comprises treating said human with an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable base salt thereof, wherein R is --CO.sub.2 H or tetrazol-5-yl;R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro; andR.sup.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylor with a pharmaceutically acceptable base salt or composition thereof. Conditions which are treatable by such inhibition include acne vulgaris, alopecia, seborrhoea, female hirsutism, benign prostatic hypertropy, male pattern baldness and human prostate adenocarcinomas.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, methoxy or formamido; R.sup.2 is an acyl group; CO.sub.2 R.sup.3 is a carboxy group or a carboxylate anion, or R.sup.3 is a carboxy protecting group, pharmaceutically acceptable salt-forming group or in vivo hydrolysable ester group; R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or up to four substituents; X is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 ; Y is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 ; n is 0 or 1; and m is 1 or 2. The compounds have antibacterial activity. Methods of synthesis of, and pharmaceutical formulations containing, compounds (I) are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## wherin X is CH.sub.2, CO, CS or SO.sub.2 ; Y is selected from: a direct link, aliphatic hydrocarbylene radicals having up to 20 carbon atoms, which radical may be mono-substituted by hydroxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)acyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)acyloxy, or (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl, NH, and O, provided that if X is CH.sub.2,Y is a direct link; Z is selected from the following groups: (1) H, halo, cyano, (2) hydroxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)a1kylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)acyl, thiophenylcaronyl (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkoxycarbonyl, (3) (C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)aklkyammo, di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alylamino, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.10)alkylamino, provided that Y is not O or NH, (4) unsubstituted vinyl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8)cycloalkyl and fused benz derivatives thereof, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.10)polycycloalkyl, (C.sub.4 -C.sub.8)cycloalkenyl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.10)polycycloalkenyl, (5) (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryloxy, (C.sub.6 -C.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase, 5-lipoxygenase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis. The compounds of the invention are useful as inhibitors of prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and interleukin-1 biosynthesis, per se, and as analgesic, antiinflammatory and antiarthritic agents in the treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives; to methods of inhibiting prostaglandin H.sub.2 synthase and biosynthesis of interleukin-1; and to treating chronic inflammatory diseases in a mammal with said compounds. Further, this invention relates to certain novel carboxylic acids useful as intermediates in the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives of this invention and to a process for the preparation of the 3-substituted-2-oxindole derivatives.

Abstract: A composition useful in the treatment of onychomycosis comprises tioconazole, a gel-forming agent and a hydro-alcoholic vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing the compound having the formula ##STR1## which comprises i) heating the compound of formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.3 is R.sup.4 or benzyl and R.sup.4 is R.sup.5 C(.dbd.O), R.sup.5 C(.dbd.O) or R.sup.5 SO.sub.2 wherein R.sup.5 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl or (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl;at an elevated temperature in the presence of a base with the proviso that when R.sup.3 in the resultant product is R.sup.4 said product is ii) further treated with an aqueous mineral acid at an elevated temperature followed by iii) treatment of the product of ii) with a) a benzylating agent in the presence of a base or b) benzaldohyde in the presence of a reducing agent and an acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable solvates of either entity, wherein A is optionally monosaturated C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene optionaly monounsaturatred with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; B is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylene optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.1 is N-amidino-4-piperidyl or 4-amidinophenyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 alkyl; (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycalkyl)C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; optionally methylene-bridged C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl groups or with hydroxy; C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 alkenyl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkenyl optionally subsituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; piperidyl N-substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; tetrahydrothiopyranyl or tetrahydropyranyl; and R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or with hydroxy; or R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: The dimesylate salt of cis-1-(3-ethoxyphenyl)-1-(4-phenylpiperazin-1-yl)4-methyl-cyclohexane has superior properties and is useful to treat physiological disorders associated with an excess of neuropeptide Y.

Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining the sterilization of a reactor vessel output. The apparatus comprises a connect means for connecting to and enclosing the reactor vessel output and a steam trap means for maintaining steam pressure. The steam trap means is in fluid communication with and downstream from both the connect means and an output means for releasing pressure. The output means is in fluid communication with and downstream from the connect means and the output means is upstream from the steam trap means. This apparatus provides a significant improvement to the fermentation industry by facilitating the maintenance of a sanitized sampling output.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is O, S or NH;R and R.sup.1 are each independently selected from H and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or taken together represent C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene;R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;R.sup.3 is a 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing 2N hetero-atoms, said ring being linked to X by a ring carbon atom, optionally benzo-fused and optionally substituted, including in the benzo-fused portion, by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, hydroxy, --OR.sup.5, halo, --S(O).sub.m R.sup.5, oxo, amino, --NHR.sup.5, --N(R.sup.5).sub.2, cyano, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, --CONH.sub.2, --CONHR.sup.5 or --CON(R.sup.5).sub.2, with the proviso that R.sup.3 is not an N--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl)pyridonyl group;R.sup.4 is phenyl substituted by a hydroxy group and optionally further substituted by 1 or 2 substitutents each independently selected from hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, --OR.sup.5, halo, cyano and nitro;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sup.

Abstract: A method for preventing canine coronavirus in dogs is disclosed which comprises administering to a dog a live or inactivated vaccine prepared from transmissible gastroenteritis virus of swine (a TGEV vaccine). An inactivated vaccine composition for use in such a method and a process for the manufacture of the inactivated vaccine composition are described.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable base salts thereof, wherein: R is CO.sub.2 R.sup.12 where R.sup.12 is H or a biolabile ester-forming group, or R is tetrazol-5-yl, and either (a) R.sup.1 is ##STR2## and R.sup.2 is F, Cl, Br, I, CH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3, or (b) R.sup.1 is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sup.2 is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkyl, useful as steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: Certain 5,10-dihydropyrimido?4,5-b!quinolin-4(1 H)-one compounds, and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, are useful as inhibitors of tyrosine kinase enzymes and for the treatment of tyrosine kinase dependent diseases (e.g., cancer, atherosclerosis, antiangiogenesis).

Abstract: A process for separating a natural B avermectin from a natural avermectin containing fermentation broth by using an aqueous precipitation. The process comprises extracting natural avermectins from the fermentation broth with a water miscible solvent and adding sufficient water to precipitate the natural B avermetins. Preferably, the water miscible solvent is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alcohol, acetone, or acetonitrile. In addition, an acid, base, salt or surfactant may be added to facilitate the precipitation. This invention provides an isolation technique that substitutes the use of an aqueous precipitation for nonaqueous solvent precipitations. The reduction in use of nonaqueous solvents provides economic, environmental and safety benefits.

Abstract: Use of droloxifene in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: A post-foaming gel shaving composition is disclosed which contains from about 40 to about 90 percent by weight water; from about 4 to about 25 percent by weight water-soluble soap; from about 0.5 to about 12 percent by weight aliphatic liquid post-foaming agent selected from the group consisting of saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons; from about 0.01 to about 5 percent by weight of at least one water-soluble gelling agent forming in said composition a gel having a yield value sufficiently high to restrain said composition from foaming for at least about 60 seconds; and from about 0.1 to about 2 percent by weight of a poly(ethylene oxide) having an average molecular weight of at least 2.times.10.sup.5.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically ##STR1## acceptable salts thereof, wherein W,X,Y,A,T,R.sub.1 -R.sub.4,B,Ar,n and m are described herein and are useful in treating feeding disorders and certain cardiovascular diseases due to the binding of these compounds to human Neuropeptide Y1 receptors.

Abstract: An infection with Helicobacter may successfully be treated with a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or L-alanine-L-alanyl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid additive salts thereof. These compounds are useful in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (I) or a phamaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, comprising: 1) reacting a compound. of formula (III), in which R is a straight or branched chain alkyl having from one to four carbon atoms, with an alkali metal hydroxide in an aqueous medium at a temperature of about 80.degree. to 120.degree. C. and time of about 20 to 100 hours to form a reaction product; 2) cyclizing the reaction product of step 1) with formic acid and formaldehyde to form a formiate compound; and 3) neutralizing the formiate compound of step 2) with an aqueous base.