Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: a is 0, 1, 2 or3;b, d and e are independently 0, 1 or 2;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --OH or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl;A is an optionally substituted oxime, hydrazone or olefin;X is a bond, --C(O)--, --O--, --NR.sup.6 --, --S(O)e--, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.6)-- --OC(O)NR.sup.6 --, --OC(.dbd.S)NR.sup.6 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(.dbd.S)O--, --C(.dbd.NOR.sup.1)--, --S(O).sub.2 N(R.sup.6)--, --N(R.sup.6)S(O).sub.2 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)O-- or --OC(O)--;T is H, phthalimidyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or bridged cycloalkyl;Q is --SR.sup.6, --N(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7), --OR.sup.6, phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl;R.sup.6a, R.sup.7a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.9a, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring;R.sup.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is --C(R.sup.20)(R.sup.21)(R.sup.46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is --N(R.sup.25)(R.sup.48), are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## These compounds are neurokinin antagonists. These compounds are useful in the treatment of chronic airway diseases such as asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, acyloxymethyl, alkoxy, alkoxymethyl, or alkyl substituted with cycloalkyl;R.sup.4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, or --OH.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, methods for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-.alpha. and methods for treating septic shock, inflammation, or allergic disease by administering a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula. 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 ##STR1## Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: ##STR2## Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.Novel compounds of formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is --C(R.sup.20)(R.sup.21)(R.sup.46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is --N(R.sup.25)(R.sup.48), are disclosed.Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: a is 0, 1, 2 or 3;b, d and e are independently 0, 1 or 2;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --OH or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl;A is an optionally substituted oxime, hydrazone or olefin;X is a bond, --C(O)--, --O--, --NR.sup.6 --, --S(O).sub.e --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.6)--OC(O)NR.sup.6 --, --OC(.dbd.S)NR.sup.6 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(.dbd.S)O--, --C(.dbd.NOR.sup.1)--, --S(O).sub.2 N(R.sup.6)--, --N(R.sup.6)S(O).sub.2 --,--N(R.sup.6)C(O)O-- or --OC(O)--;T is H, phthalimidyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or bridged cycloalkyl;Q is --SR.sup.6, --N(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7), --OR.sup.6, phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl;R.sup.6a, R.sup.7a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.9a, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring;R.sup.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.Novel compounds of formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is --C(R.sup.20)(R.sup.21)(R.sup.46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is --N(R.sub.25)(R.sub.48), are disclosed.Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: AR.sup.1 represents ##STR2## AR.sup.2 represents ##STR3## or a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic group selected from the group consisting of Formulas I to XII, wherein the substitutable carbon atoms of the five-membered heterocyclic group can optionally be substituted with a group R.sup.1.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula 1.0.Further disclosed is a method for treating asthma, allergy and inflammation by administering an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula 1.0.

Abstract: Derivatives of benzo[5,6]cyclohepta pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula 1.0: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: AR.sup.1 represents ##STR2## AR.sup.2 represents ##STR3## or a five-membered heterocyclic aromatic group selected from the group consisting of Formulas I to XII, wherein the substitutable carbon atoms of the five-membered heterocyclic group can optionally be substituted with a group R.sup.1.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula 1.0.Further disclosed is a method for treating asthma, allergy and inflammation by administering an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic or anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula 1.0.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound containing a tricyclic ring system to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits cellular growth in a mammal such as a human being.Novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formula 4.0.Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formula 4.0.

Abstract: The invention is drawn to bridged bis-aryl carbinol compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, a, b, c, d, Q, Z, L and R.sup.1 -R.sup.9 are as defined in the specification, their pharmaceutical composition and method of using them in treating asthma, allergy and inflammation.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, acyloxymethyl, alkoxy, alkoxymethyl, or alkyl substituted with cycloalkyl;R.sup.4 is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, or --OH.Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, methods for inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-.alpha. and methods for treating septic shock, inflammation, or allergic disease by administering a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: Benzopyrido piperidylidene compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H, Cl, Br, F or I, which are useful in treating asthma, allergy and/or inflammation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and an effective amount of a Compound of Formula I.Further disclosed is a method of treating allergy (for example asthma), inflammation, hypertension, raised intraocular pressure (such as glaucoma)--i.e., a method of lowering intraocular pressure, sleeping disorders, states of hyper and hypo motility and acidic secretion of the gastrointestinal tract, hypo and hyperactivity of the central nervous system (for example, agitation and depression) and other CNS disorders (such as Alzheimers, Schizophrenia, and migraine) comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula I to a patient in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Derivatives of benzo[5,6]cyclohepta pyridine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Methods for preparing and using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Pyridine and pyridine N-oxide derivatives of diaryl methyl piperidines or piperazines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed, which possess anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing and methods of using the compounds are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of Formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of: H, Cl, Br, F, and I; T represents C or N with the dotted line attached to T representing a double bond when T is C and being absent when T is N; and X represents O or S with the proviso that T is N when X is O.Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Further disclosed is a method of treating asthma, allergy and/or inflammation comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment an anti-asthmatic, anti-allergic and/or an anti-inflammatory, respectively, effective amount of a compound of Formula I.