Abstract: Image recording apparatus for recording an image on a recording plate, the apparatus comprising

Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely applying radioactive material to a substrate such as a brachytherapy device is disclosed. A radioactive fluid adapted to cure rapidly is deposited as discrete dots onto a surface with a fluid-jet printhead. The apparatus comprises a fluid-jet printhead in communication with a chamber containing radioactive fluid to be applied by the printhead. The printhead is microprocessor driven, and the microprocessor may be provided with feedback from a station where the radioactivity deposited on a preceding substrate in a batch is measured, permitting the system to be recalibrated on an ongoing basis as the batch of printed devices is produced. Compensation for attenuation of radiation by a casing may also be made part of the feedback technique. Also disclosed is a brachytherapy device having printed on a surface dots of radiation-emitting material, in a pattern comprising various bands, dots or areas.

Abstract: Image recording apparatus for recording an image on a recording plate, the apparatus comprising a plate store (1) for storing a stack (12) of recording plates separated by interleaved sheets; a drum image scanner (6) on which recording plates are located for recordal of an image; and a frictional feed apparatus (2) for withdrawing recording plates from the store (1) and feeding them singly to the drum image scanner (6).

Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 each represent H or an organic group of up to 20 C atoms, or any pair of R2 and R3 or R2 and R6 or R4 and R6 forms a cyclic group, and R5SO2 is a cleavable protecting group in which R5 is an organic group of up to 20 C atoms. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of calanolide A and related antiviral compounds.

Abstract: A propargylic alcohol, enriched in the (R)-enantiomer, has the formula 1

Abstract: A propargylic alcohol, enriched in the (R)-enantiomer, has the formula wherein R is C1-4 alkoxy, halogen, or C1-4 alkyl optionally substituted by OH or halogen. This is prepared by the steps of: (a) enantioselective (R)-esterification of the racemic alcohol using any acyl donor and a first enzyme; (b) removal of the untreated (S)-alcohol; and (c) enantioselective hydrolysis of the (R)-ester, using a second enzyme.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an enantiomerically enriched 2-substituted succinic acid derivative of formula 2, which comprises asymmetric hydrogenation of the dehydro precursor of formula 7 or 8, or a mixture thereof wherein R1 and R2 are independently H, a salt-forming cation, or an organic group of up to 30 C atoms, and R3 and R4 are independently H or an organic group of up to 30 C atoms, provided that R3 and R4 are not both H, in the presence of a transition metal complex of a chiral phosphine ligand having the partial formula 10 wherein n is 0 to 6 and R represents at least one non-hydrogen organic group of up to 30 C atoms.

Abstract: A compound of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined above, useful in the treatment of respiratory, allergic, rheumatoid, body weight regulation, inflammatory and central nervous system disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adult respiratory diseases syndrome, toxic shock, fibrosis, pulmonary hypersensitivity, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, weight control, rheumatoid arthritis, cachexia, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, arthritic conditions and other inflammatory diseases, depression, multi-infarct dementia and AIDS.

Abstract: This invention relates to isoxazoline compounds which are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). The isoxazoline compounds are useful for inhibiting TNF in a mammal in need thereof and in the treatment or alleviation of inflammatory conditions or disease, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, sepsis, septic shock, tuberculosis, graft versus host disease and cachexia associated with AIDS or cancer. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor comprising such compounds.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for precisely applying radioactive material to a substrate such as a brachytherapy device is disclosed. A radioactive fluid adapted to cure rapidly is deposited as discrete dots onto a surface with a fluid-jet printhead. The apparatus comprises a fluid-jet printhead in communication with a chamber containing radioactive fluid to be applied by the printhead. The printhead is microprocessor driven, and the microprocessor may be provided with feedback from a station where the radioactivity deposited on a preceding substrate in a batch is measured, permitting the system to be recalibrated on an ongoing basis as the batch of printed devices is produced. Compensation for attenuation of radiation by a casing may also be made part of the feedback technique. Also disclosed is a brachytherapy device having printed on a surface dots of radiation-emitting material, in a pattern comprising various bands, dots or areas.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to optically-enriched compounds of formula (1), wherein Ar is a C.sub.6-20 aryl group; and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently H, alkyl or aryl. The subject invention also pertains to method of preparing these compounds. The subject compounds can be prepared by reduction of the corresponding 1,4-dihydropyridine-3-aldehyde, e.g., using hydrogen an a catalyst. The aldehyde can be prepared by hydrolytic cleavage of an aminal obtainable by the reaction of 3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde and a chiral C-2 symmetric diamine, an then stereoselective introduction of the Ar and COOCHR.sup.1 R.sup.2 groups.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to compounds of the formula Y.sup.1 Y.sup.2 N--(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --CH.dbd.C(Ph)--X wherein Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are independently H or a removable blocking group, or Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 together are a removable divalent blocking group; and X is COOCH.sub.3 or a group convertible thereto. Such a compound may be cyclised, by Michael addition, to give methylphenidate, if necessary after removing blocking group(s) and converting X to COOCH.sub.3. The subject invention also pertains to methods for preparing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to isoxazoline compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor (TNF). The isoxazoline compounds are useful for inhibiting TNF in a mammal in need thereof and in the treatment or alleviation of inflammatory conditions or disease, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive airways disease, psoriais, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, sepsis, septic shock, tuberculosis, graft versus host disease and cachexia associated with AIDS or cancer. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor comprising such compounds of formula (I) wherein X.sup.1 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q OH, --CHOHR.sup.5 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CON(R.sup.6)(OH); wherein q and m are each independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 5; R.sup.5 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl; and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are as defined in the application.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are active antiviral compounds useful in the treatment of viral infections in mammals. The compounds of the invention are readily prepared by reaction of a suitable 2-thiothiazole derivative with an appropriate Het-(CH.sub.2).sub.n -halide.

Abstract: This invention relates to isoxazoline compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE.sub.IV). The isoxazoline compounds are useful in inhibiting PDE.sub.IV and in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of inhibiting 5-lipoxygenase in a mammal in need thereof by administering compounds of the core of formula ##STR1## the racemic, racemic-diastereomeric mixtures and optical isomers of said compounds and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-aryl-2-isoxazoline compounds which are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase type IV (PDE.sub.IV). The 3-aryl-2-isoxazolines are useful in the treatment of AIDS, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, shock, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions useful therefor.

Abstract: An improved method for the explosive expansion and welding of tubes to tube sheet includes trepanning the rear face of the tube sheet to form integral collars around each tube-receiving bore in the tube sheet. The collars prevent accumulation of corrosive material in a gap between the tube and tube sheet bore, and provide support to the tube wall when the tube is explosively expanded beyond the region of the tube surrounded by the collar.