Abstract: The use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of artrial arrhythmia, stroke or CNS disordersX--CO--CH.sub.2 --Z (I)whereinX is a monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic group,Z is of sub-formula (h), (j) or (k): ##STR1## and wherein the remaining variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) ##STR1## or a tautomeric form thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, whereinA.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.2, X, Y and n are as defined herein; a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound and the use of such a compound or composition in medicine.

Abstract: A process for preparing clavulanic acid and other clavam derivatives using an enzyme system from Streptomyces, particularly S. Clavuligerus.

Abstract: The invention provides leuS polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding leuS polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing leuS polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral consumption in liquid form is provided, characterized in that the composition contains a drug, preferably a lipophilic NSAID, complexed to .beta.-cyclodextrin in a formulation also containing an acid-base couple, preferably an effervescent acid-base couple. The weight of the acid-base couple is greater than 1% of the weight of water in which the composition is to be dissolved, and provides an acid or neutral pH.

Abstract: The invention relates to heterocyclic compounds of formula (I) having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, to compositions containing them and to their use in the treatment of CNS disorders, wherein P represents phenyl, a quinoline or isoquinoline residue, or a 5 -membered or 6 -membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing up to three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur; R.sup.3 is a group of formula (i) or (ii).

Abstract: A method for the treatment of PHN in mammals, including humans, which method comprises administering an effective amount of a compound of formula (A), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides alaS polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding alaS polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing alaS polypeptides to screen for antibacterial compounds.

Abstract: Novel fibronectin binding protein B polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such novel fibronectin binding protein B and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such novel fibronectin binding protein B for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such novel fibronectin binding protein B 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 novel fibronectin binding protein B nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding novel fibronectin binding protein B family and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: Processes are provided for the production of a carbamoylase enzyme which has the capability of converting a D-N-carbamoyl (optionally substituted phenyl) glycine by expressing recombinant DNA encoding a carbamoylase in a homologous host. Also provided are specific recombinant DNA vectors producing high levels of expression of the carbamoylase enzyme and/or hydantoinase enzyme in homologous and heterologous hosts and their use in the production of D-.alpha. amino acids.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula (I), wherein n is 2 or 3; which process comprises reducing a compound of formula (II), wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl and n is 2 or 3; by catalytic hydrogenation in the presence of a rhodium catalyst.

Abstract: Novel response regulator polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polynucleotides and polypeptides for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such the polypeptides of the invention 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 the nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides of the invention in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding response regulators and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: The present invention discloses tablet formulations, produced by dry roller compaction comprising compacted granulates of a mixture of a medicament and an intra-granular disintegrant. The granulates are compacted together into a tablet with an extra-granular disintegrant, an optional extragranular lubricant and excipients.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: Novel response regulator polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding such polypeptides and a procedure for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing such polynucleotides and polypeptides for the treatment of infection, particularly bacterial infections. Antagonists against such the polypeptides of the invention 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 the nucleic acid sequences and the polypeptides of the invention in a host. Also disclosed are diagnostic assays for detecting polynucleotides encoding response regulators and for detecting the polypeptide in a host.

Abstract: The invention provides certain 5 and/or 8 substituted benzopyran, pyranopyridine or tetrahydroquinaline compounds having C.sub.4 -amide substituent and processes for making them. The compounds described are useful in treating and/or preventing certain disorders.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), processes for their preparation and their use in medicine are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein: P represents phenyl, a quinoline or isoquinoline residue, or a 5-membered or 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring containing up to three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, CF.sub.3, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8 or OR.sup.9 where R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl;n is 0 to 3;m is 0 to 4; andR.sup.4 groups are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more halogen atoms, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkylthio, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkylC.sub.1 C.sub.6 alkylthio, halogen, nitro, CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, SCF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, SO.sub.2 F, formyl, C.sub.

Abstract: Novel amide derivatives, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I)A.sup.1 --X--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--A.sup.2 --A.sup.3 --Y.R.sup.2(I)or a tautomeric form thereof and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, R.sup.2, X, Y and n are as defined herein; a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound and the use of such a compound or composition in medicine as described.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing together a first fluid material and a second fluid material comprising a first material chamber (1a) and a second material supply chamber (1b) for containing first and second fluid materials, and a headpiece (2) comprising a first pump chamber (24) having a first pump piston (27) and being connectable to a first discharge channel (30) and to the first material supply chamber (1a) and a second pump chamber (19) having a second pump piston (26) and being connectable to a second discharge channel (31) and to the second material supply chamber (1b), and having a coaxial arrangement.