Abstract: A new antibacterially active agent has been isolated from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This new compound which is designated clavulanic acid has the formula (I): ##STR1## In addition to being a broad spectrum antibiotic of medium potency, clavulanic acid and its salts and esters have the ability to enhance the effectiveness of .beta.-lactam antibiotics against many .beta.-lactamase producing bacteria.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel formulations of salts of certain benzopyran compounds, to compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of certain disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating bacterial infections in humans or animals comprising administering, in combination with a .beta.-lactam antibiotic, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a compound of formula (IVA) which process comprises subjecting a compound of formula (V), where R is an ester-forming group or carboxy-protecting group, and X and Y are hydrogen or halogen provided that at least one of X or Y is halogen, to reductive formylation.

Abstract: Invented is a novel pharmaceutical composition containing Paroxetine.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids encoding a human serine protease PSP1, protein obtainable from the nucleic acids, recombinant host cells transformed with the nucleic acids, oligonucleotides and primer pairs specific for PSP1 polymorphisms and use of the protein and nucleic acid sequences are disclosed.

Abstract: Mupirocin or a salt or ester thereof may be used to treat recurrent sinusitis and recurrent otitis, in particular with novel spray or cream formulations adapted for administration to the nasopharynx.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is each selected from hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.(1-8) alkyl; R.sup.3 is aryl or aryl C.sub.(1-4) alkyl which may be optionally substituted; X is a linker group; Y is an optionally substituted aryl group; and n is 0, 1 or 2; are inhibitors of the enzyme Lp-PLA.sub.2 and thereof of use in treating atherosclerosis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein: P.sup.1 is pyridyl;P.sup.2 is phenyl;A is a bond or a chain of 1 to 5 atoms optionally substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 groups are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by NR.sup.12 R.sup.13, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, cyano, halogen, CF.sub.3, NR.sup.12 R.sup.13, CHO, OCF.sub.3, COR.sup.14, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.14 or OR.sup.14 where R.sup.12, R.sup.13 and R.sup.14 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;n and m are independently 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.4 is a group of formula (i): ##STR2## in which: R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen.

Abstract: A method for identifying anti-convulsant compounds is presented. The binding of test compounds with a receptor obtained from rat forebrain is determined. The receptor has a Kd of about 40 nM and a molecular weight of about 130 kD. Two pyran compounds that bind to the receptor are also disclosed.

Abstract: Improved methods for the preparation of clavams by fermentation of a clavam-producing organism in a suitable medium wherein the ammonium levels are kept low so as to avoid repression of enzymes, particularly urease, are disclosed.

Abstract: Substrate beads for combinatorial synthesis are selected individually from a mixture by suspending the mixture in an electrically conductive liquid, in a bead selection vessel, causing the liquid to flow at a controlled rate through an aperture in the side wall of a pipette extending through the vessel, and detecting the passage of a bead through the aperture by monitoring an electrical resistance across the aperture. In an alternative embodiment, beads are passed through a tube into a collection passage in which a continuous laminar flow takes place. Detection takes place at the tip of the tube, and, in response to the detection of a bead, the flow through the collection passage is diverted to cause the bead to be deposited. In both cases, the selected bead is deposited into a well of a plate having rows and columns of wells in a rectangular array, while a vacuum is drawn through a filter in the bottom of the well.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and/or disorders associated with cerebral senility and/or allergic disorders, proliferative skin disorders, and bronchodilation which method comprises the administration of an effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or if appropriate a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent alkyl or a moiety of formula (a):--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --A (a)wherein m represents zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; A represents a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic hydrocarbon radical; andR.sup.3 represents a halogen atom, a nitro group, or a group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkylcarbonyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached forming an optionally substituted, heterocyclic group; certain novel compounds falling within formula (I) and compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), or a salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, wherein Ar represents substituted or unsubstituted aryl, wherein the optional substituents are selected from alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy or, if attached to adjacent carbon atoms any two substituents together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached may form a fused heterocyclic ring of five to six atoms wherein one, two or three of the said atoms are oxygen or nitrogen; A represents a C.sub.1-4 n-alkylene group wherein each carbon is optionally substituted by 1 or 2 C.sub.1-6 -alkyl groups; R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl; one or two of the group of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represents nitro the remaining members of the group of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen; X represents a --CO--NH-- moiety; and Z represents C.sub.2-4 n-alkylene group wherein each carbon is optionally substituted 1 or 2 C.sub.

Abstract: spsB polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such spsB and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such spsB for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such spsB and their use as a therapeutic to treat infections, particularly bacterial infections are also disclosed. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting diseases related to the presence of spsB nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding spsB and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic families of compounds having pharmacological activity, in particular possessing 5HT.sub.2C receptor antagonist activity processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) or a salt or N-oxide thereof, in which R is a group of formulae (i), (ii) or (iii), where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 akyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkoxy, acyle, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, NR.sup.9 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 SO.sub.2 R.sup.11, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.11 r.sup.11, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 R.sup.10, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CONR.sup.10 (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, ##STR1## (CH.sub.2).sub.a CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a COR.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.a OR.sup.10, NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, N.dbd.CNR.sup.9 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO(CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, CONHNR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of halofantrine free base in the treatment of malarial infections. In particular, lipid-based formulations for oral and injectable use are disclosed.

Abstract: A (+) or (-) enantiomer of a compound of formula (I) wherein R.sup.4 is methyl or ethyl, or a salt, solvate, or hydtrate thereof, processes for preparing said compounds and pharmaceutical compostions containing them. Compounds of formula (+) are 5-HT.sub.1 -like agonists.