Abstract: This invention provides estrogenic agents having the formula 1

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 piperazine derivatives are provided having the formula wherein R1 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl or halogen, or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, which are useful as 5-HT1A receptor antagonists.

Abstract: This invention provides a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 3&bgr;-hydroxy-5(10)-estrene-17-one 3-sulfate ester and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of 3&agr;-hydroxy-5(10)-estrene-17-one 3-sulfate ester, which are useful as an estrogens.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of treating cardiovascular disorders and lowering blood LDL levels comprising administration of a statin and compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogen; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated ethers, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, or trifluoromethyl, with the proviso that, when R1 is H, R2 is not OH; Y is the moiety: R7 and R8 are alkyl or concatenated together to form an optionally substituted, nitrogen-containing ring; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Ortho-sulfonamido aryl hydroxamic acids are provided which are useful, inter alia, for the inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases and the treatment of conditions associated with overexpression of MMPs.

Abstract: Compounds are provided which are useful for the treatment of serotonin-affected neurological disorders which comprise Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, CF3, alkyl, alkoxy, MeSO2, or together can form a 5-7 membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, or alkyl; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylaryl, or aryl; R6 is hydrogen, halogen, CF3, CN, carbamide, or alkoxy; X1, X2 and X3 are each carbon or one of X1, X2 or X3 may be nitrogen; Y is carbon or nitrogen; and Z is carbon or nitrogen; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein, A, X, Y, Z, W, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 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 provides a method of treating obesity, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, late luteal phase disphoric disorder (premenstrual syndrome), attention deficit disorder, with and without hyperactivity, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, bulimia nervosa or Shy Drager Syndrome in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective amount of a hydroxycycloalkanephenethyl amine of the following structural formula: in which A is a moiety of the formula where the dotted line represents optional unsaturation; R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, alkyl, formyl, or alkanol; R5 and R6 are, independently, hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, cyano, nitro, alkylmercapto, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkanamido, halo, trifluoromethyl, or taken together, methylene dioxy; R7 is hydrogen or alkyl; and n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: wherein R1-R5 are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, alkynyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon members, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, —CN, —NO2, —CO2R6, —COR6, —OR6, —SR6, —SOR6, —SO2R6, —CONR7R8, —NR6N(R7R8), —N(R7R8) or W-Y-(CH2)n-Z provided that at least one of R1-R5 is not hydrogen; or R1 and R2 or R3 and R4, taken together form a 3 to 7 membered heterocycloalkyl or 3 to 7 membered heteroaryl; R6 and R7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or aryl; R8 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, perhaloalkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms, heterocycloalkyl of 3 to 10 members, aryl or heteroaryl, or R7 and R8, taken together may form a 3 to 7 membered

Abstract: This invention relates to cyclic combination therapies and regimens utilizing substituted indoline derivative compounds which are antagonists of the progesterone receptor having the general structure: wherein R1 and R2 may be single substituents or fused to form spirocyclic rings, in combination with progestins, estrogens, or both. These methods of treatment may be used for contraception or for the treatment and/or prevention of secondary amenorrhea, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis; polycystic ovary syndrome, carcinomas and adenocarcinomas of the endometrium, ovary, breast, colon, prostate, or minimization of side effects or cyclic menstrual bleeding. Additional uses of the invention include stimulation of food intake.

Abstract: This invention concerns the treatment of smooth muscle spasticity or excess muscle contraction such as urge urinary incontinence with a compound of the formula wherein: R1 and R2 are independently straight chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, branched alkyl of 3 to 6 carbons atoms, or cycloalkyl of 3 to 6 carbons atoms where R2 may be substituted by F, Cl, Br, I, OH, NH2, cyano, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6alkylthio, COOH or COOC1-C6 alkyl; R3 is an aryl or heteroaryl as defined herein, optionally substituted with 0 to 4 groups selected independently from C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, cyano, F, Cl, Br, C1-C6 alkylthio, CO2R1, CONH2, OH, NH2, and NO2; n is 0 or 1; R4 is a straight chain alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons atoms, a branched alkyl of 3 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbons; and all crystalline forms and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides estra-5(10),7-dien-3&bgr;-ol-17-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of its 3-sulfate ester, estra-5(10),7-dien-3&bgr;-ol-17-one 3-glucuronide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, estra-5(10),7-dien-3&agr;-ol-17-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of its 3-sulfate ester, estra-5(10),7-dien-3&bgr;-ol-17-one 3-glucuronide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, estra-5(10),7-dien-3&bgr;-ol-17-one 3-alkali metal salt, and estra-5(10),7-dien-3&agr;-ol-17-one 3-alkali metal salt which are useful as estrogenic agents.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Y, Z, m, n, and 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: 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: Novel polypeptides of human megakaryocyte stimulating factors (MSFs). Pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and methods for their preparation and use are provided.

Abstract: Antiatherosclerotic agents are provided which are represented by Formulas I or II: wherein R is  wherein R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 are each, independently, hydrogen or a lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; R6, and R7 are each, independently, hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, or CH2COOR8, where R8 is a lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; and X is O or S; R1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; R2, R3, and R4 are each, independently, hydrogen or halogen; and R5 is a lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The recovery yields of intact plasmids from bacterial cells mechanically disrupted by various methods were measured. Bacterial cell disruption through bead milling and microfluidization were found to achieve the greatest recovery of intact plasmid. Other methods resulted in substantial DNA plasmid degradation.

Abstract: This invention comprises methods of inducing or maintaining sphincter continence, or inhibiting or alleviating incontinence, in a mammal comprising administration of a compound of the formulae I or II: wherein Z is a moiety selected from the group of: wherein: R1 is selected from H, OH or the C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, benzyloxy, or halogens; or C1-C4 halogenated ethers including trifluoromethyl ether and trichloromethyl ether; R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are H, OH or C1-C12 esters or C1-C12 alkyl ethers thereof, halogens, or C1-C4 halogenated ethers, cyano, C1-C6 alkyl, or trifluoromethyl, with the proviso that, when R1 is H, R2 is not OH; Y is the moiety: R7 and R8 are alkyl or concatenated together to form an optionally substituted, nitrogen-containing ring; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of contraception which comprises administering to a female of child beating age for a combination of a progestin at a daily dosage of 40-500 &mgr;g trimegestone, 250 &mgr;g-4 mg dienogest, or 250 &mgr;g-4 mg drospirenone, and an estrogen at a daily dosage equivalent in estrogenic activity to 10-20 &mgr;g ethinyl estradiol for 23-25 days beginning on day 1 of the menstrual cycle, and wherein the same dosage of the progestin and estrogen combination is administered in each of the 23-25 days.