Abstract: This invention is directed to the crystal structure of Acyl Carrier Protein Synthase (ACPS) complexed with Acyl Carrier Protein (ACP), the solution structure of B. subtilis ACP, and to the use of these structures in rational drug design methods to identify agents that may interact with active sites of ACPS and ACP, and to the testing of these agents to identify agents that may represent novel antibiotics.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein R1 and R2 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, halogen, perfluoroalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3-8 carbon atoms, thienyl, furyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted with trifluoromethyl, chloro, methoxy, or trifluoromethoxy; R3 and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen, carboxyl, hydroxyl, hydoxyalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, perfluoroalkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkanoyloxy of 2-7 carbon atoms, perfluoroalkanoyloxy of 2-7 carbon atoms, arylalkoxy of 7-15 carbon atoms, aryloxy of 6-12 carbon atoms, aroyloxy of 6-12 carbon atoms, aryloxycarbonyl of 7-13 carbon atoms, alkoxycarbonyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, perfluoroalkoxycarbonyl of 2-7 carbon atoms, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, perfluoroalkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkylamino of 1-6 carbon atoms, dialkylamnino of 1-6 carbon atoms per alkyl group, tetrazolyl, mercapto, nitrile, nitro, amino, —NHSO2CF3, carbamoyl, carb

Abstract: This invention relates to antibiotics selected from the group AW998A, AW998B, AW998C and AW998D derived from the microorganism Streptomyces designated LL-AW998, which are useful as antibacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating skin disorders includes delivering to a mammal a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen, wherein formula I is: 1

Abstract: This invention provides non-immunosuppressive rapamycin dialdehydes, which are useful as neurotrophic agents, in the treatment of solid tumors, and vascular disease.

Abstract: A multi-composition stick product, such as a lip balm, sun screen, deodorant, or glue stick. The multi-composition stick product including a stick composition molded in the container so as to contact the walls thereof and be advanceable or ejected therefrom. The stick composition includes a first composition and a second composition. The first and second compositions differ in at least one component, such as a medicament, colorant, fragrance, flavorant, sunscreen, preservative, conditioner, moisturizer, emollient, or surfactant. Furthermore the first and second compositions are arranged in a predetermined non-random pattern that is reproducible. Also described is the method and apparatus for manufacturing the multi-composition stick product.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: This invention provides non-immunosuppressive rapamycin 29-enols, which are useful as neurotrophic agents, in the treatment of solid tumors, and vascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inducing contraception which includes delivering to a female a composition containing a compound of formula I or formula II, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen which involves delivering one or more of a selective estrogen receptor modulator, wherein formula I is: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating skin disorders includes delivering to a mammal a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen, wherein formula I is: 1

Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for activating Caspase 9 in such a way that it can be used in assays to discover modulators of Caspase 9.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, 1

Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved methods for producing nonsegmented, negative-sense, single-stranded RNA viruses of the Order designated Mononegavirales virus, including embodiments relating to methods of producing such viruses as attenuated and/or infectious viruses, such as Measles virus (MV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of a disorder relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inducing contraception which includes delivering to a female a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen which involves delivering one or more of a selective estrogen receptor modulator, wherein formula I is: 1

Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating or inhibiting cardiovascular, cerebral vascular, or peripheral vascular disease in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises providing said mammal with an effective amount of a rapamycin.

Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethylvenlafaxine, O-desmethylvenlafaxine formate, is provided. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I and the use thereof for the therapeutic treatment of disorders relating to or affected by the 5-HT6 receptor.