Abstract: Delivery systems for expandable and stented implants include adjustable tensioning members that control the expansion of the implant along the length of the implant. The tensioning members are wound onto one or more rotors located on the distal segment of the delivery system, which are rotated to unwind the tensioning members and incrementally expand the implant. Positioning mechanisms are also provided to adjust the position and orientation of the implant during delivery.

Abstract: Compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, of the formula: wherein A, B, D and E, R1, R2, and Z are specifically defined, having antibacterial activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, treatment of bacterial infections with such compositions, and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel 2-halo-6-O-substituted ketolide derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity having a formula ##STR1## compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of the invention, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula as well as pharmaceutically acceptable sats, esters or prodrugs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula ##STR1## as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel 6,11-bridged erythromycin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity having a formula ##STR1## compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of the invention, and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Novel 3'-N-modified 6-O-substituted erythromycin ketolide compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity having a formula ##STR1## compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of the invention.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: Novel multicyclic erythromycin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity having a formula ##STR1## pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula ##STR1## as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of chiral 3-aminopyrrolidine and analogous bicyclic derivatives from dihydroxy olefins by treatment with titanium isopropoxide, an optically active tartrate ester and tert-butyl hydroperoxide, followed by subsequent alkylation of the intermediate with an alkyl or alkenyl magnesium halide, then pyrrolidine ring formation by condensation with an arylmethylamine, subsequent chiral replacement of a ring hydroxyl group with an amino group with further protection thereof, optional additional substitution closing of the second ring, and hydrogenolysis to remove a ring-nitrogen protecting group.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkylmethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, allyl and 2-methoxyethyl, by reacting: ##STR2## under defined conditions with subsequent stepwise reactions of the respective intermediate compounds with a malonic acid diester, POCl.sub.3, and by heating the final intermediate in a high boiling solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed are the antibacterial compounds having the formulas: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. Also disclosed are the processes for preparing compounds of formulas (I), and II) of the invention, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of the invention.

Abstract: Novel multicyclic erythromycin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity having a formula ##STR1## compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as a method for treating bacterial infections by administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically-effective amount of a compound of the invention.

Abstract: Novel 3-descladinose-2,3-anhydroerythromycin compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof having antibacterial activity.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group: ##STR1## wherein A, B, V, W, X and R.sup.8 are specifically defined; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; a method of treating or preventing bacterial infections by administering therapeutically effective pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and a process for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Antibacterial compounds having the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters and amides thereof, selected preferred examples of which include those compounds whereinA is .dbd.CR.sup.6 --;R.sup.1 is cycloalkyl of from three to eight carbon atoms or substituted phenyl;R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## R.sup.3 is halogen; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, or a prodrug ester group;R.sup.5 is hydrogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), or --NR.sup.13 R.sup.14 ; andR.sup.6 is halogen, loweralkyl, halo(loweralkyl), hydroxy-substituted loweralkyl, loweralkoxy(loweralkyl), loweralkoxy, or amino(loweralkyl),as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of the same in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of chiral 3-aminopyrrolidine and analogous bicyclic derivatives from dihydroxy olefins by treatment with titanium isopropoxide, an optically active tartrate ester and tert-butyl hydroperoxide, followed by subsequent alkylation of the intermediate with an alkyl or alkenyl magnesium halide, then pyrrolidine ring formation by condensation with an arylmethylamine, subsequent chiral replacement of a ring hydroxyl group with an amino group with further protection thereof, optional additional substitution closing of the second ring, and hydrogenolysis to remove a ring-nitrogen protecting group.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.