Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of F-type prostaglandins as ocular hypotensives. The compounds used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein wavy line attachments indicate either the alpha (.alpha.) or beta (.beta.) configuration; hatched segments indicate a configuration; the solid triangle is used to indicate .beta. configuration; dashed bonds represent a double bond, or a single bond; R is a substituted heteroaryl radical having at least two pendant substituents selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl; halogen; trifluoromethyl; COR.sup.1 ; COCF.sub.3 ; SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 ; NO.sub.2 and CN or at least one cyano group; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical having up to six carbon atoms, X is selected from the group consisting of --OR.sup.1 and --N(R.sup.1).sub.2 ; Y is .dbd.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved Skraup reaction process wherein pressure is applied during the reaction and the number of equivalents of sulfuric acid utilized is reduced.

Abstract: Compounds having the active site of natural lipoxins, but a longer tissue half-life are disclosed. In particular, 15-epi-lipoxins and their use in ameliorating undesired cell proliferation, which characterizes diseases such as cancer, are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein the dotted line represents an optional bond; X is oxygen or sulfur; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-12 alkyl, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, quinolinylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, pyridylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)aminoC.sub.1-6 alkyl, aminoC.sub.1-6 alkyl, or a radical of formula -Alk.sup.1 -C(.dbd.O)--R.sup.9, -Alk.sup.1 -S(O)--R.sup.9 or -Alk.sup.1 -S(O).sub.2 --R.sup.9 ; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.16 each independently are hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, cyano, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, hydroxyC.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxyC.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, aminoC.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)aminoC.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, Ar.sup.1, Ar.sup.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, Ar.sup.2 oxy, Ar.sup.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, hydroxycarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl, trihalomethyl, trihalomethoxy, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently are hydrogen, halo, Ar.

Abstract: A method for treating a microbial infection in a mammal, such as a human, comprising treating the mammal with a therapeutically effective amount of a polymer comprising an amino group or an ammonium group attached to the polymer backbone via an aliphatic spacer group. The polymer can be a homopolymer or a copolymer. In one embodiment, the polymer is a copolymer comprising a monomer having a pendant ammonium group and a hydrophobic monomer.

Abstract: Compositions comprising hydroxy-substituted monolactones, a process for reacting olefinic compounds with certain carboxylic reactants and products prepared by the process. The compositions containing the hydroxy-substituted lactones and the products of the process are useful as intermediates for the preparation of additives for lubricants and fuels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating an infection or disease caused by an infectious agent. The present invention also relates to the augmentation of the efficacy of existing anti-infective agents by the co-administration of the compounds described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorescent dyes that are substituted or unsubstituted derivatives of 1-(isoindolyl)methylene-isoindole that are bound through both isoindole nitrogens to a boron difluoride moiety, forming a fluorescent dibenzopyrrometheneboron difluoride compound ##STR1## that is further substituted by bathochromic substituents that are aryl or heteroaryl moieties further substituted by an additional aryl or heteroaryl, that is itself optionally further substituted by an additional aryl or heteroaryl. These aryl and heteroaryl groups are separated by a covalent bond, or by an ethenyl, butadienyl or hexatrienyl linkage. The dyes of the invention are particularly useful as labels for carriers, particularly polymeric microparticles. The resulting microparticles have a long-wavelength fluorescence emission, and possess utility for tracing flow in biological systems, particularly in tracing blood flow.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of a metabolic pathway in which a specific kinase converts fructose-lysine into fructose-lysine-3-phosphate in an ATP dependent reaction. Fructose-lysine-3-phosphate (FL3P) is then broken down to form free lysine, inorganic phosphate and 3-deoxyglucosone (3DG), the latter being a reactive protein modifying agent. 3DG can be detoxified by reduction to 3-deoxyfructose (3DF), or it can react with endogenous proteins to form advanced glycation end-product modified proteins (AGE-proteins), which are believed to be a cause of diabetic complications. Disclosed is a class of compounds which inhibit the action of FL3P kinase in the above-mentioned pathway.

Abstract: A method for forming a color image comprises the step of developing an image-wise exposed silver halide color photographic photosensitive material at the presence of a 6-aminotetrahydroquinoline color developing agent which is the following compound or its analoge. According to this method, the rapid process can be attained and an image of a low fog density can be obtained.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating COX-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of COX-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X is cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted; or is a pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, or phenyl ring; wherein the pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, or phenyl ring may be optionally substituted;n is 0-1;Y is --NH--, --O--, --S--, or --NR--;R is alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, hydroxymethyl, halomethyl, alkanoyloxy, alkenoyloxy, alkynoyloxy, alkanoyloxymethyl, alkenoyloxymethyl, alkynoyloxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylsulfonamido, alkenylsulfonamido, alkynylsulfonamido, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, carboxy, carboalkoxy, carboalkyl, phenoxy, phenyl, thiophenoxy, benzyl, amino, hydroxyamino, alkoxyamino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, aminoalkyl, N-alkylaminoalkyl, N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl, phenylamino, benzylamino, ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing decahydro(4as, 8aS)isoquinoline-3(S)-carboxamides which are useful as intermediates of Saquinavir (EP 432694). Saquinavir is an anti-AIDS agent. The comprises reacting tetrahydroisoquinoline-3(S)-carboxylic acid with at least one of phosgene, phosgene dimer and triphosgene to form N-carboxy anhydride (NCA), then reacting NCA with an amine to produce a tetrahydroisoquinoline-3(S)-carboxamide derivative, and further reducing this derivative in the presence of a metal catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to new quinolone- and naphthyridonecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted in the 7-position by a tricyclic amine radical, their salts, processes for their preparation and antibacterial compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are C.dbd.O, C.dbd.NH or CH.sub.2, X.sub.3 is CH.sub.2, CO, CHOH, ##STR2## wherein n=2 or, 3 or C.dbd.N(R.sub.9) wherein R.sub.9 is hydroxy or amino-aryl, and each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are hydrogen, halogen or an organic residue, are useful in the treatment of amyloidosis. A process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described.

Abstract: Improved hydrogenation catalysts consisting essentially of reduced or at least partially reduced ruthenium and tin on a refractory oxide support which is insoluble in aqueous acid. Such catalysts are very durable and exhibit high conversion rates in aqueous acidic solution hydrogenation of hydrogenatable precursors (e.g. maleic acid, succinic acid, gamma-butyrolactone etc.) and high selectivity for their conversion to 1,4-butanediol and gamma-butyrolactone and their mixtures.

Abstract: Invention concerning the therapeutic use of tetracyclic derivatives and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts having the following general formula: ##STR1## in which, independently of the other: X is a carbon or nitrogen atom,T is a carbon or nitrogen atom,L is an oxygen atom or ketone functional protective group,R.sub.1 is an atom of hydrogen, an atom of halogen, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl radical,R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro radical, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl radical,n and m are equal to 0 or to 1, but not independently of the other, so that if n is equal to 1, then m is equal to 0, and if n is equal to 0, then m is equal to 1.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and compounds of the formula ##STR2## or their salts have the potent ability to bind to retinoic acid receptors thus useful in treating psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which: A is a divalent radical selected from:A.sub.1) --O--CO--A.sub.2) --CH.sub.2 --O--CO--A.sub.3) --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--A.sub.4) --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --A.sub.5) --N(R.sub.1)--CO--A.sub.6) --N(R.sub.1)--CO--CO--A.sub.7) --N(R.sub.1)--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --A.sub.8) --O--CH.sub.2 --in which:R.sub.1 is a hydrogen or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl; andAm is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aminostilbazole derivative of the following formula or a hydrate thereof, and a salt thereof. ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents hydrogen etc.; R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.13, and R.sup.14 each represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 acyl, halogen, hydroxy etc.; R.sup.5 represents hydrogen or hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1-3 alkyl etc.; R.sup.6 represents benzenesulfonyl substituted by C.sub.1-3 alkoxy etc.; ring Y represents phenyl etc.; ring Z represents 4-pyridyl, its oxide etc. The compound is useful or the treatment of various malignant tumors.