Abstract: This invention relates to substituted indoline derivative compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor, their preparation and pharmaceutical utility, particularly including contraception and treatment of benign or malignant neoplastic diseases, having the general structure: wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic rings.

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.

Abstract: An antibacterial formulation suitable for injection into animals containing approximately 2-10% w/v difloxacin HCI, L-arginine base, propylene glycol, ethanol and/or benzyl alcohol, and water. The formulation is a solution having a pH of form 9 to 10. The formulation produces little or no tissue damage or irritation at the injection site.

Abstract: This invention provides the use of CCI-779 in the treatment of neoplasms.

Abstract: An improved method for the production of monoclonal antibodies is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein,  U, V, W, X, and Y are as defined hereinbefore, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating or inhibiting metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance or hyperglycemia (typically associated with obesity or glucose intolerance), atherosclerosis, gastrointestinal disorders, neurogenetic inflammation, glaucoma, ocular hypertension and frequent urination; and are particularly useful in the treatment or inhibition of type II diabetes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of using novel 5-(arylsulfonyl)-5-(arylsulfinyl)- and 5-(arylsulfanyl)thiazolidine-2,4-diones of Formula (I), wherein Ar, Ar′, R6, m and n are as defined in the specification as inhibitors of Ras FPTase, and may be used as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, traditional cancer therapy for treating ras- oncogene-dependent tumors, such as cancers of the pancreas, colon, bladder, and thyroid

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.

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: Provided by the present invention are topical formulations of Interleukin-11 and methods for treating a variety of disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases (e.g., Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis, and infectious colitis), mucositis (e.g., oral mucositis, gastrointestinal mucositis, nasal mucositis, and proctitis), necrotizing enterocolitis, inflammatory skin disorders (e.g., psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and contact hypersensitivity), aphthous ulcers, pharyngitis, esophagitis, peptic ulcers, gingivitis, periodontitis, and ocular diseases (e.g., conjunctivitis, retinitis, and uveitis).

Abstract: This invention provides pharmaceutically active enantiomers of the venlafaxine metabolite O-Desmethyl venlafaxine, R(−)-4-[2-(Dimethylamino-1-(1-hydroxycyclo-hexyl)ethyl]phenol or R(−)1-[2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethyl]cyclo-hexanol, and S(+)-1-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl]cyclohexanol or S(+)-4-[2-(Dimethylamino)-1-(1-hydroxcyclohexyl)ethyl]phenol,or one one or more pharmaceutically acceptable salts or salt hydrates thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions utilizing these enantiomers and methods of using the enantiomers to treat, inhibit or control central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the fields of neuroscience, bioinformatics and molecular biology. More particularly, the invention relates to newly identified polynucleotides that encode G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), the use of such polynucleotides and polypeptides, as well as the production of such polynucleotides and polypeptides. The invention relates also to identifying compounds which may be agonists, antagonists and/or inhibitors of GPCRs, and therefore potentially useful in therapy.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for treating in mammals asthma and asthmatic conditions using substituted indole compounds of the general formula: 1

Abstract: This invention provides substituted indole compounds of the general formula: 1

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing chirally pure S-enantiomers of &agr;-amino acids comprising the steps of: a) preparing an organometallic reagent from an alkyl halide of the formula (R)2CH(CH2)nCH2X; b) adding the organometallic reagent to carbon dioxide to afford a carboxylic acid; c) activating the carboxylic acid with an acid chloride, phosphorus trichloride, acid anhydride, or thionyl chloride in the presence of a tertiary amine base; d) reacting the product of step c) with an alkali metal salt of S-4-benzyl-2-oxazolidinone; e) treating the product of step d) with a strong non-nucleophilic base to form an enolate anion; f) trapping the enolate anion with 2,4,6-triisopropylbenzenesulfonyl azide to afford an oxazolidinone azide; g) hydrolyzing the oxazolidinone azide with an aqueous base to afford an &agr;-azido acid; h) reducing the &agr;-azido acid to the &agr;-amino acid; and i) recrystallizing the &agr;-amino acid to the chirally pure &agr;-amino acid.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure 1

Abstract: This invention provides compounds which act as inhibitors of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) of the formula: wherein: R, R1, R2, and R3 are H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, —CH2-(cycloalkyl), alkanoyl, halo, hydroxy, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, amino, —NH(alkyl), —N(alkyl)2, or perfluoroalkoxy; R4 is H, alkyl, perflouroalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, alkenyl, alkenyl-aryl, aryl, —CH2R5, —CH(OH)R5, —C(O)R5, —CH(SH)R5, or —C(S)R5; R5 is H, alkyl, perflouroalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, alkenyl, alkenyl-aryl; R6 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, —CH2-cycloalkyl, alkylaryl, aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl; n is an integer of 0-6; A is COOH, or an acid mimic; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester form thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods using these compounds to treat

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are useful for the treatment of depression (including but not limited to major depressive disorder, childhood depression and dysthymia), anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (also known as pre-menstrual syndrome), attention deficit disorder (with and without hyperactivity), obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obesity, eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, vasomotor flushing, cocaine and alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction and related illnesses.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which have activity as 5-HT1A agonists and antagonists which may be useful for the treatment of anxiety, depression, cognitive deficits, and prostate cancer, having the formula 1

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula (I) 1