Abstract: Novel 2,6-methanopyrrolo-3-benzazocines, intermediates, processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 4-aminoquinazoline derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy C.sub.1-6 alkyl,C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl C.sub.1-6 alkyl, the phenyl group being optionally substituted;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl or trifuromethyl;m is 1 to 3;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.1-6 alkanoyl, amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino, ci-C.sub.1-6 alkylamino, halogen, trifluoromethyl or cyano;n is 1 or 2; andR.sup.4 is hydrogen; or a salt thereof are useful as inhibitors of gastric acid secretion.

Abstract: An optically action pyridobenzoxazine derivative, a process for preparing the same and a novel intermediate useful for preparing the optically active pyridobenzoxazine derivative are disclosed. The optically active pyridobenzoxazine derivative possesses increased antimicrobial activity and reduced toxicity. The intermediate is useful for preparing such optically active pyridobenzoxazine derivatives such as Ofloxacin and anolog compounds.

Abstract: Aryl- and heterocyclic-methanamines are prepared by reacting a hydroxy-aryl carbinol or a heterocyclic carbinol with a primary or a secondary amine in the presence of a cationic effect reagent.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkenyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or halogen, R.sup.3 is imidazolyl or pyridyl, each of which may have suitable substituents, and R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl or hydroxy (lower) alkyl and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, or alkanoyloxy, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are linked together to form an additional bond or novel pyridoindole derivatives which are useful as potent in selective antagonists of 5-HT receptors.

Abstract: Pyrimido-(6,1-a)-isoquinolin-4-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R.sup.1 -R.sup.6 have the meanings mentioned, are suitable for the prevention of hair loss and for strengthening hair growth.

Abstract: Propoxybenzene derivatives represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein Ra represents a nitro group, an amino group which may have a protecting group or an --NHCH.dbd.C(COO--C.sub.1-6 -Alkyl).sub.2 group, Rb represents a hydrogen atom, a protecting group for the hydroxyl group or a substituted sulfonyl group and Xa and Xb, which may be the same or different, each represents a halogen atom, and processes for preparation thereof are disclosed. These derivatives are useful in preparing antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are amplifier molecules: various organic compounds having branched structures terminating with amine groups to which pharmacologically active groups can be chemically attached. A number of MRI contrast-enhancing agents were synthesized, each comprising plural active groups, such as stable nitroxides and complexes of trivalent metal cations. Such syntheses were successfully performed using a number of amplifiers having different branched structures, demonstrating the general utility of the pertinent chemistry in the synthesis of amplifiers having any of a wide variety of pharmacologically active groups. Amplifiers were also synthesized having linkers terminating with chemically reactive groups such as isothiocyanates, which render the amplifier bifunctional: attachable to polymers, biomacromolecules, or other biocompatible entity possessing multiple reactive sites such as terminal amines.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for (a) improving and/or maintaining the health of skin, and (b) increasing subcutaneous fat in warm-blooded animals are disclosed. The methods utilize an effective amount of a composition comprising GHL-Cu or a derivative of GHL-Cu.

Abstract: 2'-Alkylsulfonylsteroido[2,3-d]oxazoles, for example 2'-methylsulfonyl-5.alpha.-pregn-2-en-20-yno[2,3-d]oxazol-17.beta.-ol, which are useful as antiandrogenic agents, and proceses for preparation, method of use and compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: New 11.beta. phenyl-4,9,15-estratrienes of formula I ##STR1## are described, where X implies an oxygen atom or a hydroxyimino grouping N.about.OH,R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,R.sup.2 implies a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or an acyl radical with in each case 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 stands for a hydrogen atom, a cyanomethyl group, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.sub.2 Z where n implies the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, Z=--H or --OR.sup.5 with R.sup.5 having the significance of a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or acyl group with in each case 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or for --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --C.tbd.C--Y where m=0-2 and Y implies a hydrogen, chlorine, fluorine, iodine or bromine atom, an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or acyloxyalkyl group with in each case 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sup.4 represents a straight-chain or branched-chain, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical with up to 8 carbon atoms which contains the grouping ##STR2## with X having the above significance.

Abstract: Dihydro- and tetrahydro-acetylene-cumulene porphycene compounds having the structure shown below ##STR1## are useful as photogynamic therapy agents.

Abstract: Reactions between a solid polar and a non-polar compound, especially nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions between an alkali metal salt of a hydroxyaromatic compound or thio analog thereof and an activated halo- or nitro-substituted aromatic compound, are conducted in a non-polar organic solvent such as toluene or xylene, in the presence of a hexaalkylguanidinium or .alpha.,.omega.-bis(pentaalkylguanidinium)alkane salt, or a corresponding heterocyclic salt, as a phase transfer catalyst. The method is particularly useful for the preparation of bisimides from bisphenol A or 4,4'-biphenol salts and 4-nitro- or 4-halophthalimides.

Abstract: A cephem derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 means a fluorine-substituted lower alkyl and A.sub.1 denotes a cyclic or acyclic ammonio group, or a non-toxic salt thereof, is prepared by reacting a compound represented by the following formula: ##STR2## wherein A.sub.1 has the same meaning as defined above, with another compound represented by the following formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.1 has the same meaning as defined above, and if necessary, removing the protecting groups.

Abstract: Process for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of fatty acid glycerides, wherein the process is carried out continuously with the glyceride and the water being moved countercurrent to each other, and apparatus therefor.

Abstract: Inhibiting leucotriene synthesis in patients with novel disubstituted (quinolin-3-yl-methoxy)phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which A, B, D, E, G, K and M each independently is H, OH, halogen, CF.sub.3, OCF.sub.3, COOH, alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl or aryl,R.sup.1 is alkyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is H, alkyl or aryl, andX is O or S,and salts thereof.

Abstract: A percutaneous absorption promoting agent comprising (A) at least one anionic surfactant and one or two or more of surfactants having a nitrogen atom in the molecule other than anionic surfactants, (B) one or two or more of anionic surfactants and one or two or more of nonionic surfactants not having a nitrogen atom in the molecule, (C) one or two or more of surfactants selected from the group consisting of amphoteric surfactant and semi-polar surfactants and at least one nonionic surfactant having a nitrogen atom in the molecule, (D) one or two or more of surfactants selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, semi-polar surfactants and cationic surfactants having a nitrogen atom in the molecule, and one or two or more of nonionic surfactants not having a nitrogen atom in the molecule, or (E) an amine oxide as the active ingredient, and a dermatological preparation containing these percutaneous absorption promoting agent and drug components.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one of benanomicins A and B and their salts are now provided, which are useful to inhibit the infection of human T-cells with HIV, namely a virus causative of acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thus, benanomicins A and B as well as their salts are useful as antiviral agent against HIV.

Abstract: A composition of matter which consists of (a) from about 13.0 to about 27.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linolenic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linolenic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, and (b) about 87.0 to about 72.5% by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of linoleic acid and derivatives thereof, calculated as the free acid, said derivatives of linoleic acid being both physiologically hydrolyzable and pharmacologically acceptable, is utilized e.g. as a pharmaceutical formulation or nutritional composition, in absence of an oily carrier or diluent which comprises at least one member of the group consisting of C.sub.

Abstract: S-beta-dicarbonyl substituted beta-thioacrylamide compounds have been discovered to be useful as biocides and fungicides. Compositions comprising the compound and isothiazolin-3-ones and/or carries, methods of preparation of the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions are also disclosed.