Abstract: Infection associated with parenteral injections of parenterally suitable compounds, especially of F.sub.2.alpha. prostaglandins, is prevented by novel compositions comprising such compounds, a locally effective amount of an antibiotic, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing multiple copies of a primary polynucleotide sequence located at the 3' terminus of a polynucleotide. The method comprises (a) forming in the presence of nucleoside triphosphates and template-dependent polynucleotide polymerase an extension of a primary polynucleotide sequence hybridized with a template sequence of a single stranded pattern polynucleotide comprising two or more template sequences each containing one or more site specific cleavage sequences, (b) cleaving into fragments said extension at cleavable polynucleotide sequences in the presence of means for specifically cleaving said cleavable polynucleotide sequences when said extension is hybridized with said site specific cleavage sequences, (c) dissociating said fragments, (d) hybridizing said fragments with single stranded pattern polynucleotide, and repeating steps (a)-(d). Steps (a)-(d) may be conducted simultaneously or wholly or partially sequentially.

Abstract: The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of Formula A, wherein Z is hydrogen or --C(O)R, Y is hydrogen or morpholinoethyl, and where R is lower alkyl or aryl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful as immunosuppressive agents, particularly for treatment of allograft rejection, especially including cardiac allograft rejection, pancreatic allograft rejection and renal allograft rejection, and for treating autoimmune diabetes.

Abstract: 5-Aroyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrrole-1,1-dicarboxylates of the formula ##STR1## are prepared from 2-halopyrroles. Hydrolysis and .beta.-decarboxylation of these compounds affords ketorolac and related compounds.

Abstract: Compounds useful in treating or preventing gastrointestinal ulcers and in treating cardiovascular disorders such as thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis are depicted in formulas (1), (2) and (3): ##STR1## wherein: A is --C.tbd.C--, trans --HC.dbd.CH--, trans --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --;X is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms;Y is hydrogen, exo-(lower alkyl) or endo-(lower alkyl);n is an integer from 2-4;R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO, --CO.sub.2 R or --CO.sub.2 H, and the olefin formed by the R.sub.1 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.dbd. moiety is either (E) or (Z);R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, or optionally --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 when A is trans --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; andR.sub.3 is linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 5-10 carbon atoms, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -phenyl or CH.sub.2 O-phenyl; in which each phenyl may be optionally substituted with lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, or halogen.

Abstract: A non-stinging aqueous anti-inflammatory steroid formulation suitable for intranasal administration comprises: an anti-inflammatory steroid in an amount between about 0.01% and about 0.05% (w/v); propylene glycol in an amount between about 2% and about 10% (w/v); PEG 400 in an amount between about 10% and about 25% (w/v); polysorbate 20 in an amount between about 1% and about 4% (w/v); an effective amount of a preservative; an effective amount of a stabilizer; an effective amount of an antioxidant; water; and pH buffering agent sufficient to adjust the pH of the resulting solution to between about 3.5 and about 7.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for conducting an assay. The device comprises a housing, means enclosed in the housing for capturing a first member of a specific binding pair (sbp) in a zone and for allowing liquid to be transported by capillary action away from the zone, first means in the housing for introducing the sample into the device, and second means in the housing other than the first means for introducing a liquid reagent other than the sample into the device. The device of the invention finds use in assay methods for the determination of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte. Kits for conducting an assay are also disclosed.

Abstract: Serum is passed through a column containing silica gel alkylated with lower alkyl groups. The column is then washed with dilute acid and water and the digoxin eluted with aqueous methanol at a volume less than about the volume of the serum to provide a digoxin concentrate that may be used in assay determinations. The invention also includes a kit comprising in a packaged combination for use in an assay for digoxin (a) a column containing silica gel alkylated with alkyl groups containing 1 to 2 carbon atoms and (b) an aqueous eluent solution which is 50%-70% by volume organic solvent. The organic solvent comprises from 1-4 carbon atoms and from 1-3 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen and nitrogen.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or an optical isomer thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:n is 0, 1 or 2;p and q are independently 0, 1 or 2 and the sum of (p+q) is less than or equal to 3;X is selected from the group consisting of: halo; --OR.sup.2, --SR.sup.2, --S(O)R.sup.2, --S(O).sub.2 R.sup.2, and --S(O).sub.2 NHR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, mono-, di- or tri-fluoro alkyl of 2 or 3 carbon atoms, optionally substituted aryl;R is H or an N-protecting group;R.sup.1 is alkylthio, arylthio, amino, alkylamino, optionally substituted arylamino, or optionally substituted aralkylamino; and when the sum of n+p+q is greater than or equal to one, R.sup.1 is also hydroxy, alkoxy, or aralkoxy; andeach (aa) is independently an .alpha.-amino acid residue with an optionally protected amino acid side chain.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte is disclosed. The method involves contacting a test solution containing the sample, an antibody for the analyte, and a conjugate of the analyte and a label with a contact portion of a piece of bibulous material capable of being traversed in at least one direction by the test solution through capillary action. The bibulous material contains a first receptor capable of binding to said conjugate. The first receptor is non-diffusively bound to a situs on the bibulous material separate from the contact portion. The bibulous material further contains a second receptor capable of binding the antibody to the analyte between the situs and the contact portion. The second receptor is non-diffusively bound to the bibulous material. At least a portion of the test solution is allowed to traverse the bibulous material by capillary action and thereby contact the situs.

Abstract: An active agent delivery system for the controlled administration of macromolecular polypeptides which comprises a micro-suspension of water-soluble components in a polylactide matrix.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing compounds, as a single enantiomer or mixture of enantiomers, represented by the formula: ##STR1## in which: X and Y are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halo, or X and Y taken together is methylenedioxy or ethylene-1,2-dioxy, andZ is --SO.sub.2 R or --C(O)NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, in which;R is lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m OR.sup.1 or --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 wherein m is an integer of 1 to 6 and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached represent a heterocycle of the formula: ##STR2## wherein A is --CH.sub.2 --, --NR.sup.1 -- or oxygen; and novel intermediates.

Abstract: A method of treating rheumatoid arthritis which method comprises administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: A is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of H, ##STR2## in which Y is oxygen or sulfur:R.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl or --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, where R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently H, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl optionally monosubstituted with halogen, hydroxy, carboxy, chlorocarbonyl, nitro, cyano, phenyl, alkyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, acylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminoethoxycarbonyl, phenyl optionally disubstituted with hydroxy, carboxy, nitro or alkyl, or benzyl optionally substituted with dialkylamino;n is an integer from 0-6;R.sup.3 is H alkyl or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation;Q and R are independently H or --CO.sub.2 R.sup.

Abstract: A method and device for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte are disclosed. The method involves contacting a test solution containing the sample, an antibody for the analyte, and a conjugate of the analyte and a label with a contact portion of a strip of bibulous material capable of being traversed by the test solution through capillary action. The strip contains a first receptor capable of binding to the conjugate. The first receptor is non-diffusively bound to a situs on the strip separate from the contact portion of the strip. The strip further contains a second receptor capable of binding the antibody to the analyte between the situs and the contact portion. The second receptor is non-diffusively bound to the strip. At least a portion of the test solution is allowed to traverse the strip by capillary action and thereby contact the situs.

Abstract: This invention concerns novel, delayed/sustained release devices and compositions, including methods of their manufacture and use. The compositions include macromolecules, particularly polypeptide pharmaceuticals, and an initially partially-hydrated, non-biodegradable, hydrogel rate-limiting membrane.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for detecting an antigen in a biological sample. The methods involve providing in combination a solid support, which is substantially free of specific binding proteins, and a medium comprising an antigen from the sample and an antibody for the antigen. The combination is incubated under conditions sufficient for the antibody when bound to the antigen to bind to the support. The presence or amount of antibody on the support or in the medium is determined and is related to the presence of antigen in the sample. The methods have particular application to the detection of gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: 1,9-Alkano-bridged-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-3-benzazepines and the derivatives thereof, i.e., the compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, cyano, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, and aralkyl;each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, trifluoromethyl, nitro, amido, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl, and lower alkylthio; andY is lower alkylene having from two to four carbon atoms;and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful as CNS agents, e.g., as antidepressants, anxiolytics and antihypertensives, and/or as precursors thereto.

Abstract: Compounds of formulas (1) and (2): ##STR1## in which: X and Y are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or halo, or X and Y taken together is methylenedioxy or ethylene-1,2-dioxy;W is oxygen or sulfur; andZ is --R.sup.1, --OR.sup.2 or --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4, whereinR.sup.1 is lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl, or heteroaryl;R.sup.2 is lower alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or phenyl lower alkyl; orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached represent a heterocycle of the formula: ##STR2## wherein A is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m, --N(R.sup.5)-- or oxygen, in which m is an integer of 0-2 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are useful as .alpha..sub.2 -blockers.

Abstract: The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of Formula A, wherein Z is hydrogen or --C(O)R, where R is lower alkyl or aryl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful as immunosuppressive agents, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-tumor agents, anti-viral agents, and anti-psoriatic agents.

Abstract: A device for collecting biological material is disclosed. The device comprises a shaft with a loop-like collection structure at one end. The collection structure provides a non-cutting, scraping edge to allow collection of the material without cutting. In a preferred embodiment, the collection means retains the material by diverting it into the interior portion of the collection means. The biological material is released from the device by rotation of the shaft or by elution in an appropriate solvent.