Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pentapeptide of formulaXaa Glu Asp Ser Gly (SEQ ID NO: 1)wherein Xaa is pyro-alpha-aminoadipic acid, having specific inhibiting effect on epidermal cell proliferation, salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and a method for the treatment of mammals for inhibiting the epidermal cell proliferation by administering the novel pentapeptide. The invention also covers a process for the preparation of both the pentapeptide and the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 17 .alpha.-hydroxy-20-oxopregnane derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 means a hydroxy or an oxo group; andthe dotted lines optionally represent one or more additional valence bond(s), with the proviso that the dotted line in the 4-position and the dotted line in the 5-position cannot each simultaneously be an additional valence bond from steroids having 23,24-dinor-17(20)-dehydrocholan-22-oic -22-oic acid structure.According to the process of the invention a steroid derivative having 23,24-dinorcholan-22-oic acid structure, containing a double bond in 17(20)-position, is transformed to 17.alpha., 20-epoxy-23,24-dinorcholanoic acid, the latter is converted to a reactive acid derivative, which is then reacted with a salt-containing azide ion to yield a 17.alpha., 20-epoxy-23,24-dinorcholanoic acyl azide derivative and the azide obtained is reacted with a mineral or organic acid in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to racemic or optically active cis octahydro-indolo [2,3-a] quinolizine diester derivatives.

Abstract: Novel acrylic amide derivatives of the Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen or a halogen atom or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or a nitro group.n is an integer of 0 to 2,A represents an amino acid residue derived from a naturally occurring amino acid or an antipode thereof which is bonded to the acrylic acyl residue through its amino group; or a residue derived from thiazolidinecarboxylic acid, bonded to the acrylic acyl group through its nitrogen, or a derivative of the above residues wherein any free carboxy group is esterified with a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group or is amidated; or A represents a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or a phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxycarbonyl group,and their salts which have cytoprotective and antiulcer to activities. A process is also described for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 15-nitro-2.beta.,3.beta.-dihydro- and 15-nitro-2.beta.,3.beta.,6,7-tetrahydrotabersonine derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen;R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen or a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group; and the symbolrepresents a single or double bond as well as their salts.The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds as well as a process for the preparation of the above compounds of formula (I) and of the pharmaceutical compositions.The compounds of formula (I) exert a reducing or inhibitory effect on cerebral edema and show antihypoxic properties. Thus, they are useful for the prevention or treatment of brain injuries of various origin induced by hypoxia of the brain.

Abstract: According to the process the sludge is homogenized and heated to 30.degree.-60.degree. C. temperature. The heated sludge is circulated under 2-4 bar overpressure, and its temperature is raised to about 130.degree.-150.degree. C. in 1-2 sec by conducting steam of 130.degree.-151.degree. C. and 2-4 bar pressure directly into the sludge, thus granulation is brought about in the sludge. The sludge of increased temperature--while its temperature and pressure maintained--is further circulated for about 60-300 sec. Then, the sludge is adiabatically expanded in 1-2 sec by reducing the pressure to about 0.01-0.02 bar. The expanded sludge is separated to water, fat containing water and solid impurity and wet solid phase containing protein.It is characteristic to the apparatus that it is provided with device for heating the sludge, and pipe (18) for passing on the heated sludge connected with the heating unit (5) where an expansion valve is built in.

Abstract: A method of treating a mammalian subject for Parkinson's disease or to provide a central muscle relaxant effect, which comprises the step of administering to the mammalian subject in need of the treatment, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the Formula (I) ##STR1## wherein m is 1,2 or 3;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently stand for hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 straight or branched chain alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.5 to C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, or halogen; andB is a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic group containing a nitrogen heteroatom, the heterocyclic group being bound through its heterocyclic nitrogen atom to the remainder of the compound, and which can contain one or two additional heteroatoms selected form the group consisting of an oxygen heteroatom, a sulfur heteroatom, and one or two additional nitrogen heteroatoms, which may be as an .dbd.N--, --NH-- or --NR-- group, where R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.1 to C.sub.

Abstract: The apparatus has a column (1) of closed interior. Pipe (7b) leading into its upper part to admit liquid of higher density, and pipe (7a) leading into the lower part to admit liquid of lower density. Pipes (8, 10) emerge from the lower part to discharge liquid of higher density, and from its upper part to discharge liquid of lower density. Level control and propelling force adjusting mechanism (9) is connected with the pipe discharging liquid of higher density. Dispersing-mixing elements surrounding cells are beneath and above each other in the column (1). Pulsator (4) is connected with the lower part of column (1). The dispersing-mixing elements are formed by discs (5) having elastic tongues (13a) in the plane of discs capable for vibration and to move out of the disc's plane during vibration, and gap (14) runs along the periphery of the tongues (13a).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R means hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; andY stands for cyano, trifluoromethyl, aryloxy or aryl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl)oxy group.The compounds according to the invention show a gastric acid secretion-inhibiting effect and therefore, they are useful for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. In addition, they exert a cytoprotective action against gastric laesions induced, e.g. by indomethacin or acid-containing alcohol.

Abstract: Novel antihyperlipoproteinemic compounds are disclosed of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy group,Y is hydroxy if X is methoxy or ethoxy, otherwise it is a hydrogen atom or a, methoxy or ethoxy group,Z is a methoxy or ethoxy group if X or Y is a methoxy group or an ethoxy group; otherwise it is hydrogen atom,The invention also covers antiartheriosclerotic, antihyperlipoproteinemic pharmaceutical compositions, suitable for inhibiting the formation of thrombuses, comprising the compounds of formula I in an effective dose, a process for preparing the same and methods for the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia with the aid of the said compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-oxo-1-oxa-8-azaspiro[4,5]decane derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X means oxygen or an >NR group, whereinR stands for hydrogen; a C.sub.1-12 alkyl; C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl; carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the two latter two substituents optionally substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen, one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or trihalomethyl group; or a tosyl group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a methylene group or, when X stands for an >NR group wherein R is as defined above, one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 m may represent a hydroxyl group and the other one is a methyl group; andR.sup.3 means hydrogen, benzyl, (C.sub.1-4 alkoxy)carbonyl, phenoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, formyl, piperidin-1-ylcarbonyl, morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl, 4-methylpiperazin-1-ylcarbonyl, 4-(2-hydroxethyl)piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl, 2-chloro-3-nicotinoylcarbamoyl or C.sub.

Abstract: A process for the dehydration of substances, mixtures, primarily condensation reaction mixtures, (e.g. direct esterification, direct acetal formation, direct ketal formation), performed by continuous azeotropic distillation with an organic solvent forming with water an azeotropic mixture of minimal boiling point and unable to mix with water, carried out in such a way that the distillate is cooled at least to the temperature, at which the condensate with the given water content or the organic phase of the condensate is just supersaturated with respect to water, and the organic phase of lower water content obtained in this way is recycled to the distilling boiler. The organic solvents used are e.g. benzene, toluene, 1,2-dichloroethane, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride.

Abstract: The invention relates to, therapeutically active 2-oxo-3,8-diazaspiro[4,5]decane derivatives (I), ##STR1## wherein R means hydrogen, a C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl-C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the latter two optionally being substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s) or one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 stands for a hydroxyl group whereas the other means a methyl gorup;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which are the same or different, represent hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trihalomethyl group or a hydroxyl group optionally esterified by a C.sub.1-4 alkanoic acid; andn is 1 or 2,their isomers, solvates, hydrates, acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel, therapeutically active 4-methylene-2-oxo-8-azaspiro[4,5]decane derivatives of the compound, ##STR1## wherein X means oxygen or an >NR group, whereinR stands for hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 arylC.sub.1-4 alkyl group, the latter two being optionally substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s) or one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl group(s) or by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which are the same or different, represent hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, trihalomethyl group or hydroxyl group optionally esterified by a C.sub.1-4 alkanoic acid; andis 1 or 2,their isomers, solvates, hydrates, acid addition and quaternary ammonium salts.

Abstract: The invention relates to two morphologically homogeneous forms of Famotidine [chemical name: N-sulfamoyl-3-(2-guanidino-thiazole-4-yl-methylthio)-propionamidine]. Said forms are prepared by selective crystallization or precipitation.

Abstract: The invention relates to two morphologically homogeneous forms of Famotidine [chemical name: N-sulfamoyl-3-(2-guanidino-thiazole-4-yl-methylthio)-propionamidine]. Said forms are prepared by selective crystallization or precipitation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds 1-oxa-2-oxo-8- of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X means oxygen or an >NR group, whereinR stands for hydrogen, a C.sub.1-12 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl or carbocyclic C.sub.6-10 aryl-C.sub.10-4 alkyl group, the latter two groups are optionally substituted on their aromatic moiety by one or more, same or different halogen(s), one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s);R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent a methylene group or, when X stands for an >NR group, wherein R is as defined above, one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may represent a hydroxyl group whereas the other is a methyl group;R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or a phenyl group optionally substituted by one or more halogen(s), one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or hydroxyl group(s);R.sup.4 means hydrogen, one or more halogen(s), C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy or nitro group;R.sub.2 means a C.sub.1-7 alkyl group optionally substituted by: a hydroxyl or oxo group; or an ester group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkoxy moiety; or a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, cyano, amino, C.sub.1-4 alkylamino, or dialkylamino group; or an acyl group containing 1 to 7 carbon atoms in the alkyl moiety; orR.sub.2 means an aryl-C.sub.1-7 alkyl group optionally bearing the substituents defined above for R.sub.2 in the alkyl chain and optionally substituted by halogen, nitro, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or alkoxy group in the benzene ring; orR.sub.2 represents an allyl, phenylallyl or phenylsulfonyl group, both latter groups optionally being substituted by halogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group in the benzene ring; orR.sub.2 stands for a carbamoyl group substituted by one or two C.sub.1-4 alkyl group(s) or phenyl group on the nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel nitrogen- and sulfur-containing heterocyclic compounds of the formula (I), acid addition salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for their preparation. In the formula (I) ##STR1## Ar stands for an optionally mono- or polysubstituted aryl or heteroaryl group;R.sup.1 means a carbonyl or (C.sub.2-6 alkenyl)carbonyl group;R.sup.2 stands for hydrogen C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) group;R.sup.3 means hydrogen or (C.sub.1-6 alkoxy)carbonyl group;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 stand, independently from each other, for hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl group;R.sub.6 ogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or halophenyl group;m is 0 or 1; andn is 1 or 2,with the proviso that R.sup.2 means hydrogen when m is 0.The compounds of formula (I) show a significant cerebral antihypoxic action and thus, they can be used for the treatment of diseases caused by hypoxic brain damages such as e.g.

Abstract: A Raney catalyst composition which has ice as a solid carrier. The reaction involving the Raney catalyst of the invention is carried out by portionwise adding a Raney catalyst containing ice as solid carrier to the reaction mixture. The operation-safe cylindrical or angular vessel used for the storage and/or handling of the Raney catalyst has a conical casing or side walls joining to the bottom through a bend radius of greater than 0.5 mm. The vessel is covered by a tightly closing cap.