Abstract: Described herein is a method for preparing an ester by (a) admixing a compound having the formula I: with a base to form an intermediate, and (b) admixing the intermediate produced in step (a) with a compound composed of an alcohol, an alkoxide, or a combination thereof, wherein steps (a) and (b) are performed in situ.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic methods and compositions for treatment of autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders comprising administering an effective amount of a derivative of triptolide alone or in combination or alternation with other anti-autoimmune or anti-inflammatory compounds.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a composition agonists and/or antagonists of V2, V1a or both receptors, in a host, including animals, and especially humans, using a small molecule or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an ester, by admixing a compound having the structure I: 1

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an ester, by admixing a compound having the structure I or IV: with a base and an alcohol to produce an ester, wherein the alcohol is a precursor to Taxol and its analogs. The present invention also relates to compounds having the structure I and IV and methods of main them therefor. The invention also relates to the esterification of an alcohol by adding an alkoxide to a compound having the structure, VII: The invention further relates to compounds having the structure I, IV, and VII and methods of making them therefor. The invention further relates to alcohols, and in particular, alcohols that are synthetic precursors to Taxol and analogs thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curcumin analogs exhibiting anti-tumor and anti-angiogenic properties, pharmaceutical formulations including such compounds and methods of using such compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing an ester, by admixing a compound having the structure I or IV: ##STR1## with a base and an alcohol to produce an ester, wherein the alcohol is a precursor to Taxol and its analogs. The present invention also relates to compounds having the structure I and IV and methods of making them therefor. The invention also relates to the esterification of an alcohol by adding an alkoxide to a compound having the structure VII: ##STR2## The invention further relates to compounds having the structure I, IV, and VII and methods of making them therefor. The invention further relates to alcohols, and in particular, alcohols that are synthetic precursors to Taxol and analogs thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I and the stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or (CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.3 whereR.sup.3 is cycloalkyl and m is 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is alkyl;n is an integer from 1 to 5;p is an integer from 0 to 6;Y is NH, oxygen or sulfur; andZ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or alkyl, or SR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkyl.The compounds of Formula I are leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents and in the treatment of leukotriene B.sub.4 mediated conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I and the stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or (CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.3 whereR.sup.3 is cycloalkyl and m is 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is alkyl;n is an integer from 1 to 5;p is an integer from 0 to 6;Y is oxygen; andZ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or alkyl, or SR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkyl.The compounds of Formula I are leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents and in the treatment of leukotriene B.sub.4 mediated conditions.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I and the stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or (CH.sub.2).sub.m R.sup.3 whereR.sup.3 is cycloalkyl and m is 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is alkyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.4 is alkyl;n is an integer from 1 to 5;p is an integer from 0 to 6;Y is NH, oxygen or sulfur; andZ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenoxy, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently hydrogen or alkyl, or SR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is hydrogen, benzyl or alkyl.The compounds of Formula I are leukotriene B.sub.4 antagonists and are useful as anti-inflammatory agents and in the treatment of leukotriene B.sub.4 mediated conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula: ##STR1## which are useful cardiovascular agents.