Abstract: Acridans which are reactable with a peroxidase and peroxide. The acridans are characterized by having an aromatic leaving group ArO which is a di- or polyhalosubstituted phenoxy group. The compounds are useful in assays where one member of a binding pair is linked to the peroxidase and for detecting the peroxidase. The method can also be used to detect hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where W is ##STR2## n is 0, 1, or 2; m is 0, 1, 2, or 3: Y and G are each independently oxygen or sulfur; Z is --O--, --S--, --NH, or --CH.sub.2 ; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl, substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl substituted with one hydroxy, C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 alkynyl, aryl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylaryl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylheteroaryl, or --Q--R.sub.4 ; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylaryl, or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylheteroaryl; R.sub.4 is cyano, trifluoromethyl, --COR.sub.9, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.9, --CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --OR.sub.9, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, or --S(O).sub.q R.sub.9 ; R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkylaryl, aryl, or R.sub.9 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention has for its object to provide an efficient and economical method for producing an 3-amino-2-hydroxy-1-propanol derivative and an oxazolidinone derivative derived therefrom, both of which are of use as intermediates for the production of drugs including HIV protease inhibitors.The invention relates to a method for producing an 3-amino-2-hydroxy-1-propanol derivative of general formula (2) ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents alkyl, aralkyl or aryl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen or an amino-protecting group, provided, however, that both R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are not concurrently hydrogen) and an oxazolidinone derivative derived therefrom.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## are inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase, and are useful for the treatment of hyperandrogenic disorders such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, female hirsutism, male pattern baldness, prostatic carcinoma, prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of the 5.alpha.-reductase 1 isozyme, and are useful alone, or in combination with a 5.alpha.-reductase 2 inhibitor, for the treatment of androgenic sensitive disorders such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, female hirsutism, male pattern baldness, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pyridazinone compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein (1) R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkyl, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, a lower alkenyl, a heterocyclic group having N, O or S atom or camphor-10-yl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl or a lower alkenyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are bonded at terminal ends thereof to form a lower alkylene; and Z is a group represented by the formula: ##STR2## where n is 1 or 2; and D is hydrogen or a halogen; or (2) R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-10 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, a lower alkenyl, a heterocyclic group having N, O or S atom or camphor-10-yl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl or a lower alkenyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are bonded at terminal ends thereof to form a lower alkylene; and Z is a group represented by the formula: ##STR3## and R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed are a process and novel compounds useful for preparing compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent hydrogen, inorganic or optionally substituted organic substituents; andR.sub.3 is hydrogen, or an optionally substituted organic group,the process comprising cyclizing a tetrahydroisoquinoline of the formula ##STR2## where Y is a leaving group, in the presence of a stong base. The invention also encompasses a process for preparing the tetrahydroisoquinoline; and a process for converting the tetrahydroisoquinoline to the final amide I.

Abstract: 6-heterocyclic-4-amino-1,3,4,5-tetrahydrobenz?cd!indoles are provided which are useful in modifying the function of serotonin in mammals.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of water soluble camptothecin analogs, including methods for the preparation of intermediates thereof, and the compounds prepared by said process. Water soluble camptothecin analogs are prepared which may be used for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells sensitive to such analogs.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## in which: ring A is one of the five alternative multi-cyclic rings as shown wherein a dotted line adjacent to a bond indicates that a single bond or a double bond may be present at that position; X is nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen, lower straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or lower straight or branched chain alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic ring of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, phenyl optionally mono- or di-substituted with hydroxy, halogen, alkyl of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 2 carbon atoms, or methylenedioxyphenyl; or a stereoisomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.These compounds have .alpha..sub.2 receptor blocking activity and hence find use in the treatment or palliation of elevated intraocular pressure, non insulin-dependent diabetes, male impotence and obesity.

Abstract: Derivatives of camptothecin are disclosed and are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein when R.sub.2 is H, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.15 alkenyl group or an epoxy group; and when R.sub.2 is a nitro group, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 alkenyl group or an epoxy group. Processes for making these derivatives and for using them in cancer treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing the epoxide of the formula ##STR1## consists of, at a minimum, formation of a halohydrin from the allyl acetonide reactat, followed by base-induced cyclization, the epoxide product I being useful as an intermediate for the synthesis of inhibitors of renin or HIV protease or other proteases.

Abstract: Novel isoxazolidinedione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon, an optionally substituted alicyclic hydrocarbon, an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted condensed heterocyclic group or a group of the formula ##STR2## R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl or a hydroxy; R.sub.5 is a lower alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy; and P and Q are each a hydrogen atom or P and Q together form a bond, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Said novel isoxazolidinedione derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have superior hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic actions and are useful for the treatment of diabetes and the complications thereof, as well as therapeutic agents for related diseases such as hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: Novel oxazolidinone derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a phenyl radical which is unsubstituted or is monosubstituted by CN, H.sub.2 N--CH.sub.2 --, A.sub.2 N--CH.sub.2 --, H.sub.2 N--C(.dbd.NH)--, H.sub.2 N--C(.dbd.NH)--NH--, H.sub.2 N--C(.dbd.NH)--NH--CH.sub.2 --, HO--NH--C(.dbd.NH)-- or HO--NH--C(.dbd.NH)--NH--,X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, --NH-- or --NA--,B is ##STR2## A is alkyl having from 1 to 6 C atoms, R.sup.2 is H, A, Li, Na, K, NH.sub.4 or benzyl,R.sup.3 is H or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --COOR.sup.2,E is, in each case independently of each other, CH or N,Q is O, S or NH,m is 1, 2 or 3, andn is 0, 1, 2 or 3,and physiologically compatible salts thereof are provided, which inhibit the binding of fibrinogen to the corresponding receptor and can be used for treating thrombosis, stroke, cardiac infarction, inflammations, arteriosclerosis, osteoporosis and also tumors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a synthetic process for the formation of ecteinascidin compounds and related structures, such as the saframycins. In one particularly preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a synthetic route for the formation of ecteinascidin 743 (1), ##STR1## an exceedingly potent and rare marine-derived antitumor agent which is slated for clinical trials. The process of this invention is enantio- and stereocontrolled, convergent and short. Also disclosed are novel process intermediates, useful not only in the total synthesis of ecteinascidin 743, but also other known ecteinascidin compounds, including derivatives and analogs thereof.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives of the formula ?I! ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a cyano, a nitro, a trihalomethyl, a trihalomethoxy or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 is a lower alkoxyalkyl, an aryloxyalkyl or a dialkoxyalkyl; R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyalkyl or an aryloxyalkyl; R.sup.4 is a hydroxy, a formyloxy or a lower alkanoyloxy; X is N--H, an N--optionally substituted lower alkyl, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a single bond; and Y is an optionally substituted aromatic ring residue or an optionally substituted heterocyclic residue, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical use thereof. The compound of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have selective and excellent coronary vasodilating action and extremely weak hypotensive action.

Abstract: Compounds of the Formula I ##STR1## are inhibitors of the 5.alpha.-reductase 1 isozyme, and are useful alone, or in combination with a 5.alpha.-reductase 2 inhibitor, for the treatment of androgenic sensitive disorders such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, female hirsutism, male pattern baldness, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: Substituted dihydrophthalazine compositions are provided which are active as non-NMDA ionotropic excitatory amino acid (EAA) receptor antagonists. The compositions are useful for treating disorders associated with excessive activation of the non-NMDA subtype of the ionotropic EAA receptor. The compounds further are useful as testing agents to identify and characterize other compounds for the treatment of these disorders. The compounds are useful therapeutically as sedatives or for the treatment of neurosychopharmacological disorders such as stroke, ischemia and epilepsy. The compositions may be provided in combination with a suitable carrier for oral or parenteral administration. The compounds may be administered orally or parenterally for the treatment of a variety of disorders associated with non-NMDA EEA receptor function.

Abstract: Described are new 7.beta.-substituted 4-aza-5.alpha.-androstan-3-ones and related compounds as 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors.

Abstract: A process for the preparation, separation and purification of (6S) and (6R) diastereomers of folinic acid salts with at least dibasic amines is disclosed, which process comprises the hydrolysis of (6RS)-5,10-methenyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid chloride hydrochloride with an at least dibasic amine and the subsequent separation of the diasteromeric salts.