Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are also disclosed that have advantageous properties.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are also disclosed that have advantageous properties.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are also disclosed that have advantageous properties.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase.

Abstract: Gas filled microbubble and microballoon suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles and microballoons used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are disclosed that have advantageous properties. Dry formulations useful in making the contrast agents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for treating diseases which involve interaction of neurokinin B with NK3 receptors in humans. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a NK3 antagonist compound having the formula: in which: R1 and R11 together represent a —(CH2)3-group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful as human NK3 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are also disclosed that have advantageous properties.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase. One can impart outstanding resistance against collapse under pressure to these gas-filled microbubbles used as contrast agents in ultrasonic echography by using as fillers gases whose solubility in water, expressed in liter of gas by liter of water under standard conditions, divided by the square root of the molecular weight does not exceed 0.003. Contrast agents with particular mixtures of gases are also disclosed that have advantageous properties.

Abstract: Microballoons having a mean size in the range of 0.5 to 1000 microns bounded by a 50 to 500 nm thick biodegradable, interfacially deposited, synthetic polymer membrane which is both deformable and resilsient. These microballoons are used for ultrasonic echographic imaging of body organs.

Abstract: Methods of making Ultrasonic contrast agents useful for echographic imaging body organs comprising a suspension of gas or air filled microballoons having a mean size in the range of 0.5 to 1000 microns bounded by a 50 to 500 nm thick biodegradable, interfacially deposited, synthetic polymer membrane which is both deformable and resilient are as described.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase.

Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1## in which: Ar represents a pyrid-2-yl or a phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen, a methyl or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy;R.sub.1 represents a methyl group;R.sub.11 represents hydrogen;or R.sub.1 and R.sub.11 together represent a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- group;R.sub.2 represents a hydroxyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxy; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxy; a cyano; an --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 group; an --NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; an --NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; an --NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; an --NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyl group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxycarbonyl; a --CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a --CH.sub.2 OH group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkylaminocarbonyloxymethyl; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.

Abstract: Air or gas filled microballoons bounded by an interfacially deposited polymer membrane which can be dispersed in aqueous carrier liquids to be injected into living organisms or administered orally, rectally and urethrally for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes (echography). The properties of the polymeric membrane of the microballoons (elasticity, permeability, biodegradability) can be controlled at will depending on the selected polymer, the interfacial deposition conditions, and the polymer additives.

Abstract: Gas or air filled microbubble suspensions in aqueous phases usable as imaging contrast agents in ultrasonic echography. They contain laminarized surfactants and, optionally, hydrophilic stabilizers. The laminarized surfactants can be in the form of liposomes. The suspensions are obtained by exposing the laminarized surfactants to air or a gas before or after admixing with an aqueous phase.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), a method for obtaining them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described. The compounds are useful as human NK.sub.3 receptor antagonists.

Abstract: A compound of formula: in which:Ar represents a pyrid-2-yl or a phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen, a methyl or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy;R.sub.1 represents a methyl group;R.sub.11 represents hydrogen;or R.sub.1 and R.sub.11 together represent a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- group;R.sub.2 represents a hydroxyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxy; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxy; a cyano; an --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 group; an --NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; an --NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; an --NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; an --NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyl group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxycarbonyl; a --CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a --CH.sub.2 OH group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkylaminocarbonyloxymethyl; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.