Abstract: A method of diagnosing and treating arrhythmias caused by re-entry in the A-V node by administering to a human or animal an effective amount of adenosine that restores normal sinus rhythm.

Abstract: N.sup.6 -Acenaphthyl adenosines and analogs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having highly desirable blood pressure lowering properties, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compounds and compositions are described.

Abstract: Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where A is tetrahydropyran-4-yl, 3-methyltetrahydropyran-4-yl, 1,4-dioxanyl, 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-2-yl, 2,5-dimethyl-1,4-dioxan-3-yl, 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxan-3-yl, 2-methyl-1,3-dithiolan-2-yl, 2,6-dimethyltetrahydrothiopyran-3-yl, 2-methyl-1,3-dithian-2-yl or unsubstituted or substituted 1,3-dioxepan-5-yl, R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methoxycarbonyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl and R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl or propargyl, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth of grass species, especially in broadleaved crops and monocotyledon crops which do not belong to the grass family.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkylsulfonyl or nitro; each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of the other is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, phenyl or phenyl which is substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylsulfonyl, carboxyl, carbamoyl, C.sub. 1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbamoyl, nitro or cyano, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted aralkoxy and aryloxyalkoxy kojic acid derivatives, which are useful as leukotriene D.sub.4 (LTD.sub.4) inhibitors and therefore useful in the treatment of allergies, inflammatory conditions, and coronary vasoconstriction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device or kit and a method for the inhalation administration of gangliosides and inner ester ganglioside derivatives useful for the treatment of various nervous disorders, such as those resulting from accidents or diseases which have damaged the nervous tissue.

Abstract: A phenylacetone or its derivative having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y, and Z are independently a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, a nitro group, an amino group, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a benzyloxy group and any two substituents of X, Y, and Z may form, together with the benzene ring, a heterocycling ring having 5 to 7 members including 1 or 2 oxygen atoms is produced at a high yield and a high selectivity by reacting a 3-phenylpropylene or its derivative having the general formula (II): ##STR2## wherein X, Y, and Z are as defined above, with an alkyl nitrite having the general formula (III):RONO (III)wherein R is an aliphatic, aromatic, or alicyclic saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group in the presence of (a) water, (b) an alcohol, (c) a palladium catalyst, and (d) an optional amine or copper compound, or by reacting the above-mentioned 3-phenylpropylene or its derivative with the above-mentioned

Abstract: Benzothien-3-yl adenosine; benzothien-3-yl adenosine, S-oxide; and benzothien-3-yl adenosine, S,S-dioxide compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having highly desirable central nervous system and antihypertensive properties, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compounds and compositions are described.

Abstract: Compounds with a flavanone skeleton having the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen, hydroxyl, methoxyl, thiomethyl, amino or substituted amino, are endowed with expectorant, mucolytic, mucopoietic, choleretic and hypolipaemia-producing activity.

Abstract: A series of new 1,3-dioxane derivatives are disclosed. These compounds have an outstanding anti-peptic ulcerative activity and are useful as novel anti-peptic ulcer agents. Such compounds are synthesized by reacting a 1,3-butanediol derivative with suitable ketone.

Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered in accordance with the present invention that when 1,3-dioxolane is reacted with formaldehyde in the presence of an organic peroxide and an ionizable, at least sparingly soluble metal salt, the reaction preferentially involves an addition of the formaldehyde to the 2-methylene group of the 1,3-dioxolane with only minor reaction with the 4-methylene and 5-methylene groups of the 1,3-dioxolane whereby the reaction product that is formed contains significant quantities of 2-hydroxyalkyl-1,3-dioxolanes. 2-Hydroxyalkyl-1,3-dioxolanes are hydrolyzed with comparative ease to ethylene glycol and the corresponding glycol aldehyde (CHO--CH.sub.2 --OH). The glycol aldehyde in turn can be catalytically hydrogenated to form additional quantities of ethylene glycol.

Abstract: (S)-N.sup.6 -2-Hydroxypropyladenosines and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having highly desirable antihypertensive properties, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compounds and compositions are described.

Abstract: Process for producing 1-halo-2-deoxy-2-fluoroarabinofuranoside derivatives bearing protective ester groups from 1,3,5-tri-O-acylribofuranose; the 1-halo compounds are intermediates in the synthesis of therapeutically active nucleosidic compounds.

Abstract: A new method is disclosed for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal ulcers or erosions which comprises the administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of a PGI.sub.2 methyl ester-beta cyclodextrin complex to a patient in need of said treatment wherein the amount of the PGI.sub.2 methyl ester constitutes 1 to 15% by weight of the complex.

Abstract: Crude nucleic acid solutions can be selectively separated using a membrane separating process, it being possible for the high molecular weight DNA to be isolated from the retentate and the low molecular weight RNA to be isolated from the permeate. Ultrafiltration on hollow fiber membranes is preferred.

Abstract: This invention relates to cytotoxic compounds. More particularly, this invention relates to conjugates of antitumor agents, and thiophospholipids exhibiting enhanced antitumor activity to methods for producing such compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing cytotoxically effective amounts of such compounds as a primary effective ingredient.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and a process for their preparation by reacting the corresponding dioxo compound with at least 2 moles of phosphorus pentachloride.

Abstract: Novel 2-furylbutyrolactones are directly formed by reaction of 2,5-dialkoxy-2,5-dihydrofurans and 2,3-dihydroxybutenolides in aqueous media and recovering crystalline product from an anhydrous medium. These novel compounds and compositions containing same may be used for lymophocyte stimulation.

Abstract: Novel phenylpropanoid neolignans isolated from Saururus cernuus L and synthetic or semi-synthetic analogs thereof having neuroleptic, insecticidal, or nematicidal activity are disclosed.

Abstract: N.sup.6 -Dihydroxypropyladenosines and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having highly desirable central nervous system properties, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using said compounds and compositions are described.