Abstract: This invention relates to a temperature-sensitive (ts) feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus, which is characterized by substantially reduced growth at 39.degree. C. as compared with its growth at 31.degree. C. Also included in this invention is the use of the ts-FIP virus for oral or intranasal administration to cats as a vaccine to induce immunity against FIP.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z, A, Y, X.sub.1, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, and to methods of using, the compounds of formula I in the treatment of those disorders that can be treated with compounds having corticotropin-releasing factor antagonistic activity. Such disorders include various stress-related conditions, such as anxiety.

Abstract: Intermediates and a process for preparing doramectin, the compound of formula (I), semisynthetically from by-product in the fermentation procedure which also yields the compound of formula (I). The intermediates prepared by the process of this invention also have utility as antiparasitic agents. The process of this invention utilizes continuous reaction inert gas sparging during the pyrolysis step, resulting in a significant improvement in the overall yield of this conversion.

Abstract: Certain novel heteroaryl cycloalkenyl hydroxyurea compounds having the ability to inhibit the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme and having formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein each R.sup.1, independently, is hydrogen, hydroxy, chloro, fluoro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, chloro, fluoro or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; X is O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 ; Z is methylene or ethylene; A is divalent radical derived from furan, thiophene, pyridine, benzofuran, benzothiophene or quinoline, or one of these groups having one substituent selected from chloro, fluoro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; n is 1, 2 or 3; and M is hydrogen or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation.

Abstract: Carbacephalosporin compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## salts thereof, processes for their synthesis and uses thereof, 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 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt-forming group or in vivo hydrolysable ester group; R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 represent hydrogen or a substituent; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 may be replaced by a chemical bond between the two carbon atoms shown; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 may be linked together into a cyclic system. The compounds (I) have antibacterial properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to new heterocyclic compounds which are selective inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO). The new heterocyclic compounds are useful in inhibiting 5-LO per se and in the treatment or alleviation of inflammatory disease or condition, allergy or cardiovascular diseases in mammals wherein the inflammatory disease or condition includes but is not limited to asthma, arthritis, bronchi chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoa This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for achieving a therapeutic effect such as lowering blood pressure and treating congestive heart failure in a mammal. More specifically, this invention relates to synergistic compositions comprising amounts of at least two therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of a renin inhibitor, an angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitor and an angiotensin II antagonist, which inhibitors and antagonists are present in amounts sufficient to cause synergistic therapeutic effects such as lowering blood pressure and treating congestive heart failure in a mammal.

Abstract: Novel processes are disclosed for the preparation and resolution of substituted piperidines of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are defined as below, and related compounds, as well as novel intermediates used in such processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collar containing a novel gel formulation of a wax and linear aliphatic hydrocarbon combination capable of the controlled release of an insecticide such as chlorpyrifos for the control of arthropods infesting animals. FIG. 1 depicts release rate proportional to chlorpyrifos (DURSBAN) concentration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preparing a planar surface on the distal femur prior to implantation of a femoral knee prosthesis has a femoral plate with an opening therein for exposing both condyles of the femur. A guide with a central aperture is used to align the femoral plate on the distal femur. The guide is releasably secured to the femoral plate and an intramedullary guide rod is placed through the aperture therein and into the intramedullary canal of the femur. After alignment with the intramedullary canal, the femoral plate is pinned to the femur and the rod and guide are removed. A milling guide having two bores, one adjacent each condyle, is then placed on the femoral plate and an end mill is used to mill a planar surface on at least one of the condyles.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Q and R.sup.1 are as defined below, and novel carboxylic acid and acid halide intermediates used in the synthesis of such compounds. The compounds of formula I are inhibitors of acyl coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) and are useful as hypolipidemic and antiatherosclerosis agents.

Abstract: Phenolic prodrug esters of certain 1-(hydroxyphenyl)-2-piperidino-1-alkanol derivatives, which are useful in the treatment of stroke, traumatic head injury and CNS degenerative disease; and intermediates useful in their synthesis.

Abstract: 4-Chloro-2-thiophenecarboxylic acid is made by forming a compound of formula (Ia), disclosed herein, wherein R.sup.3 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl; converting the compound to a compound of formula (IVa), disclosed herein, and removing the silyl group R.sub.3 Si--. The product is useful as an intermediate in making pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein B, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined herein with reference to formula IX have corticotropin-releasing factor antagonist activity and as such are of use in the treatment of panics, phobias and other stress-related disorders.

Abstract: An improved, water-soluble polydextrose containing 0.3 mol % or less of bound citric acid, a process therefor, and foods containing same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted hexahydroazepinones and tetrahydrobenzazepinones of the formulae ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, Z.sup.1, Z.sup.2, W.sup.1, W.sup.2, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are as defined below, and to novel intermediates used in the synthesis of such compounds.Such compounds are useful in the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal disorders, pain and anxiety disorders.

Abstract: A formulation comprising amoxycillin or a veterinarily acceptable derivative thereof, clavulanic acid or a veterinarily acceptable derivative thereof, and a veterinarily acceptable carrier is used in the treatment of farrowing fever and/or bacterial pneumonia in pigs.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for detecting the presence and measuring the quantity of specific mRNA sequences present in in vivo cells or cells maintained in vitro. The process of this invention is applicable to the screening of procaryotic and eucaryotic organisms including the screening of human beings for the presence of disease states. The process of this invention is also applicable to the in vitro screening of the effect or effects of chemical compounds upon one or several gene products as exhibited by the presence and amount of mRNA resulting from transcription of said gene or genes. The process of this invention is particularly suited for screening of a large number of compounds for the effect or effects of compounds upon gene products. This invention also relates to compounds capable of affecting the presence of specific mRNA sequences in cells. The process of this invention also is applicable to the identification of novel gene constructs in viruses, microorganisms, plants and animals.

Abstract: Avermectins and milbemycins to treat endo- and ectoparasitic infestations in dogs.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein X.sup.1, Ar, X, Y.sup.1, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.5 and n are defined below, which are inhibitors of the production of leukotrienes and/or blockers of leukotriene receptors, methods for preparing said compounds and intermediates useful in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the above formula are useful in the prevention or treatment of asthma, arthritis, psoriasis, ulcers, myocardial infarction and related diseases in mammals.