Abstract: A polyene antibiotic emulsion formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the antibiotic incorporated into an oil-in-water emulsion, and a method of treating an active infection in an animal caused by a microorganism with sterols in its cell membrane by parenterally administering the emulsion formulation to such animal.

Abstract: Vasopressin antagonists which have a 4'-methyl-.beta.-mercapto-.beta.,.beta.-cyclopentamethylenepropionic acid group have vasopressin antagonist activity without substantial agonist activity. A species of the invention is [1-(4'-methyl-.beta.-mercapto-.beta.,.beta.-cyclopentamethylenepropionic acid)-2-(O-ethyl)-D-tyrosine-4-valine-8-arginine]vasopressin.

Abstract: Sulfinyl and sulfonyl substituted 3-benzazepine compounds are useful in treating gastrointestinal motility disorders and emesis. A particular compound of this invention is 7-methylsulfonyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepine.

Abstract: This invention relates to alkanoic acid compounds having phenyl and thio substituents which are useful as leukotriene antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. This invention also relates to methods of treating diseases in which leukotrienes are a factor by administration of an effective amount of the above compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing one to six carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is an alkyl radical containing one to six carbon atoms possess markedly increased activity against malaria-causing parasites. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of treatment of subjects with malaria are also disclosed.

Abstract: New compounds which have potent V.sub.2 -vasopressin antagonistic activity are prepared by a 1,6-cyclization using peptide bond formation. The structures of the compounds are characterized by the Pas.sup.1,6 or Tas.sup.1,6 cyclized unit. Also a chiral synthesis of the optically pure Pas intermediates is described.

Abstract: The compounds of this invention are 1-phenylalkyl-2-mercaptotetrazole compounds which are dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase inhibitors.

Abstract: An immunomodulating pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective, leukocyte interferon production inducing amount of NS1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent; and a method of modulating the immune response in a human or other animal in need thereof by inducing the production of leukocyte IFN which comprises administering an effective amount of NS1 to such human or animal.

Abstract: 6-Aryl-2,3-dihydroimidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles and corresponding thiazines act as nucleophiles, either directly or in the form of Grignard reagents, with N-acylpyridinium salts to produce new 6-aryl-5-(N-acyl-1,4-dihydro-4-pyridyl)-2,3-dihydroimidazo-[2,1-b]thiazole s and corresponding thiazines. These are oxidized to give the corresponding pyridyl-substituted imidazo[2,1-b]thiazoles and thiazines, which are active as inhibitors of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism.

Abstract: In a capsule-sealing machine comprising a slat conveyor for carrying capsules over liquid binder application wheels and a bucket conveyor for receiving the sealed capsules and carrying them through the air drying chamber, a set of photoelectric inspection heads is positioned adjacent to the slat conveyor, and solenoid valves and air nozzles are positioned adjacent to the bucket conveyor. Signals produced by the inspection heads are delayed, and used to operate the solenoid valves to eject defectively sealed capsules from the bucket conveyor. The inspection heads are carried on a bar supported by brackets having inverted L-shaped slots which allow the bar to be moved upwardly and out of the way so that the slat conveyor can be cleaned or repaired. When the bar is in the inspection position adjacent to the slats, a slot in a lower edge of the bar fits over an adjusting wheel which permits fine adjustment of the positions of the inspection heads relative to the slats.

Abstract: Potent dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase inhibitors having the Formula ##STR1## that are useful to inhibit dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase activity, pharmaceutial compositions including these inhibitors, and methods of using these inhibitors to inhibit dopamine-.beta.-hydroxylase activity in mammals. Also disclosed are novel intermediates useful in preparing the presently invented inhibitors.

Abstract: A novel antibiotic complex of "vancomycin-like" antibiotics, AAD 216 complex, is produced by the cultivation of a fermentation broth containing Kibdelosporangium aridum Shearer gen. nov., sp. nov. ATCC 39323 microorganisms in an aqueous nutrient medium under submerged aerobic conditions. The AAD 216 complex and its major bioactive components; AAD 216A, AAD 216B, and AAD 216C exhibit antibiotic activity and growth promotant activity.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase pathway in an animal in need thereof which comprises administering an effective, 5-lipoxygenase pathway inhibiting amount of a diaryl-substituted imidazole fused to a thiazole pyrrolidine, thiazide or piperidine ring to such animal.

Abstract: A plasmid naturally present in N. orientalis can be used as a vector for cloning or expression in Actinomycetales and to derive other vectors.

Abstract: A method and slide for collecting and testing fecal occult blood which permits multiple analyses of a single fecal sample. The slide contains a pocket-like member on a portion of the inside front cover of the slide. An absorbent insert is disposed in the pocket. When the cover is in a closed position the pocket overlies the fecal smear on the specimen viewing sheet and the insert can be removed from the pocket. This design permits an analysis to be done on the specimen receiving sheet of the slide together with a second confirmatory test on the insert.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing cimetidine polymorph "B" comprises precipitating cimetidine from an aqueous-alcoholic solution of an acid addition salt. The precipitation is conducted at a temperature of above 15.degree. C.

Abstract: Methods for reproducibly labelling viable cells with cyanine dyes that do not significantly affect cell viability. Applications for labelled cells include using labelled red blood cells to distinguish post-transfusional bleeding from immunologic reaction and using dilution to measure growth rate of cultured cells.

Abstract: New intermediates, namely 2-(2-halo-3,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-5-(4-methoxyphenyl)-oxazolidines, are prepared by a synthetic sequence which uses a Darzen's reaction in a homogeneous solvent system.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the production of interleukin-1 by monocytes in a human in need thereof which comprises administering to such human an effective interleukin-1 production inhibiting amount of a 4,5-diaryl-2(substituted)imidazole.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the production of interleukin-1 by monocytes and/or macrophages in a human in need thereof which comprises administering to such human an effective interleukin-1 production inhibiting amount of a 2-2'-[1,3-propan-2-onediyl-bis(thio)]bis-1H-imidazole or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.