Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and derivatives thereof, in which the variables are as defined in the claims, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, cerebral degenerative disorders, restinosis, gynecomastia, autoimmune disease, vascular smooth muscle cell profileration, obesity, incontinence, and cancer of the lung, colon, breast, uterus, and prostate.

Abstract: Substituted 5-aryl-2,4-thiazolidinediones or 5-aryl-2,4-oxazolidinediones that also carry a second substituent in the 5-position of the heterocyclic ring are potent agonists of PPAR, and are therefore useful in the treatment, control or prevention of diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia (including hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia), atherosclerosis, obesity, vascular restenosis, and other PPAR &agr;, &dgr; and/or &ggr; mediated diseases, disorders and conditions.

Abstract: Ar is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 RX groups, and where n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and a group of formula III: 1

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where R is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl or acyl, R' and R" together are oxo, hydroxyimino or alkoxyimino, and R' and R" independently are hydrogen, hydroxyl, acyloxy, or amino substituted by any of hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, aralkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl, and n is 0 or 1, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are macrolide antibiotics and are also useful as intermediates to the synthesis of other macrolide antibiotics. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of their use are also provided for.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I is disclosed. ##STR1## R.sup.13 represents hydrogen, NH.sub.2, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkylamino or di(C1-4)alkylamino-;Y represents CH or N;Y" represents (a) CR.sup.y' R.sup.z' with R.sup.y' and R.sup.z' hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted with C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl, or (b) N substituted with OR.sup.14 with R.sup.14 representing H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with COOH.Ar represents: ##STR2## One of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent H, W as defined below or one of the groups (a) through (d) below, and the other represents H or W. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I is disclosed. ##STR1## R.sup.13 represents hydrogen, NH.sub.2, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkylamino or di(C1-4) alkylamino-;Y represents CH or N;Y" represents (a) CR.sup.y 'R.sup.z ' with R.sup.y ' and R.sup.z ' hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted with C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl, or (b) N substituted with OR.sup.14 with R.sup.14 representing H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with COOH.Ar represents: ##STR2## One of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent H, W as defined below or one of the groups (a) through (d) below, and the other represents H or W. Pharmaceutical editions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I is disclosed. ##STR1## R.sup.13 represents hydrogen, NH.sub.2, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkylamino or di(C1-4) alkylamino-;Y represents CH or N;Y" represents (a) CR.sup.y' R.sup.z' with R.sup.y' and R.sup.z' hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkyl substituted with C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl, or (b) N substituted with OR.sup.14 with R.sup.14 representing H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted with COOH.Ar represents: ##STR2## One of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent H, W as defined below or one of the groups (a) through (d) below, and the other represents H or W. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## which are 2-(9-fluorenonyl)-carbapenems useful as antibacterial agents. Intermediates for preparation of these compounds is also disclosed.

Abstract: Triazolyl and tetrazolyl phenyl substituted carbapenems of the formula I are disclosed. ##STR1## One or two of the variables X, Y and Z represent nitrogen atoms. The heteroaryl ting may be charged or uncharged.Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen; hydroxyl or methyl, R.sub.3 is hydrogen or hydroxyl; R.sub.4 is C.sub.5 -C.sub.23 alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.23 alkenyl, aryl or substituted aryl; R.sub.5 is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH(CH.sub.3)OH, --CH(CH.sub.2 CONH.sub.2)OH; R.sub.6 is --CH.sub.2 OH or --CH(CH.sub.3)OH; R is --CH.sub.2 OH or --CH(CH.sub.3)OH; provided that when R.sub.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.8 CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)C.sub.2 H.sub.5, R.sub.5 is --CH.sub.2 OH or --CH(CH.sub.3)OH. The compounds are useful as antimicrobial agents, especially as antifungal agents.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## are useful intermediates in the preparation of 2-(9-fluorenonyl)-carbapenem antibacterial agents.

Abstract: N-tetrazolyl beta-lactams of the Formula: ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or carboalkoxy having 2 to 7 carbon atoms; andZ is ##STR2## and W is ##STR3## thus forming a zwitterion, or Z is ##STR4## wherein R.sup.1 is benzyl, phenyloxymethyl or ##STR5## wherein Y is alkoxy or substituted alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms wherein the substituent on the alkoxy group is --COOH; andW is ##STR6## wherein R.sup.3 is H, M or --CH.sub.2 COOM, wherein M is a pharmaceutically acceptable cation are disclosed. The compounds are useful as antibiotics.

Abstract: This application relates to compounds of formula (I), which are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## wherein either the 2-fluoren-9-one or 3-fluoren-9-one is attached at the 2-position of the carbapenem are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: Carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## wherein either the 2-fluoren-9-one or 3-fluoren-9-one is attached at the 2-position of the carbapenem are useful antibacterial agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to triyne cyclic carbonates that are useful in the treatment of fungal diseases and hypercholesterolemic conditions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), which are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents, are disclosed.