Abstract: Compound of formula (1), processes for their preparation and their use as CNS agents are disclosed, in which A is CONR where R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Q is an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, COC.sub.1-6 -alkyl, 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, acyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.9, SOR.sup.9, SO.sub.2 R.sup.9, 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, (CH.sub.2).sub.a CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, (CH.sub.2).sub.a NR.sup.10 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, NR.sup.10 CO.sub.2l R.sup.11, NR.sup.10 CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CR.sup.10 =NOR.sup.11, CNR.

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

Abstract: The invention provides novel tRNA synthetase polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding tRNA synthetase polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing tRNA synthetase polypeptide for the protection against infection, particularly bacterial infections.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing potassium clavulanate in the form of crystalline rosettes by addition of a solution of clavulanate ions to a solution of potassium ions in a non-solvent for potassium clavulanate.

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

Abstract: A method of prognosing a head-injured subject or a subject who may be at risk of sustaining a head injury for the likelihood that a head injury might give rise to a chronic neurodegenerative pathology which could result in neuropsychological, psychiatric or neurological deficits, the method comprising detecting the presence or absence of ApoE isoforms or of DNA encoding ApoE isoforms in the subject.

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

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

Abstract: The invention provides tRNA synthetase polypeptides and DNA (RNA) encoding tRNA synthetase polypetides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques. Also provided are methods for utilizing tRNA synthetase polypeptide for the protection against infection, particularly bacterial infections.

Abstract: A process for the production of monic acids which comprises contacting a corresponding pseudomonic acid or an ester thereof with a hydrolase enzyme from a suitable microorganism, in particular Streptomyces sp.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein,R.sup.o represents an aryl group, optionally substituted;X represents O or S;R.sup.1 and R.sup.1a each independently represents hydrogen or an alkyl group;R.sup.2 represents OCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 H, or an ester or amide thereof, or R.sup.2 represents a moiety of formula (b): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.4 represent hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, arylalkyl, aralkyloxyalkyl or cycloalkyl and R.sup.5 represent hydroxy, alkoxy, arylalkyloxy, hydroxyalkyloxy, alkoxyalkyloxy, arylalkoxyalkyloxy, cycloalkyloxy, hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, arylalkyloxyalkyl or R.sup.5 together with OR.sup.4 represents O(CH.sub.2).sub.n O wherein n is 2, 3 or 4; andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy or R.sup.3 together with R.sup.

Abstract: A container and closure combination wherein the closure comprises a skirt portion, the periphery of which has at least one rounded ramped portion adapted to cooperate with one or more corresponding rounded ramped portions on the container such that relative axial rotation of the container causes cooperation of the ramped portions and disengagement of the closure from the container.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) is obtainable by the cultivation of a genus Streptomyces, such as Streptomyces NCIMB 40515. in the presence of rapamycin, and recovery thereof from the culture medium. The compound, and pharmaceutical compositions containing it, is useful as an immunomodulatory agent as an anticancer agent, or in the treatment of microbial infections in animals including humans.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein formula I consists of formulae (I-1) to (I-4), which are defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorder.

Abstract: This invention discloses dyhydrobenzofuranyl-biphenyl carboxamides having 5HT.sub.1D antagonistic activity.

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

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and the use of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovasular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel indole and indoline derivatives according to formula (I) below, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments. The present indole and indoline derivatives are compounds of formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## in which R is a group of formula (i): ##STR2## in which P.sup.1 is a phenyl or a 5 to 7-membered heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur; andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, acyl, nitro, trifluoromethyl, cyano, SR.sup.5, SOR.sup.5, SO.sub.2 R.sup.5, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, CO.sub.2 R.sup.5, CONR.sup.5 R.sup.6, CONR.sup.5 (CH.sub.2).sub.x CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, NR.sup.5 CO.sub.2 R.sup.6, CR.sup.5 =NOR.sup.6, whereR.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl and x is 1 to 3;or R is a group of formula (ii): ##STR3## in which P.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as alzheimer disease and to a compound for use in such method.

Abstract: DNA encoding chimeric, humanized and other IL-5 mAbs, derived from high affinity neutralizing mAbs, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, methods of treatment and diagnostics are provided.