Abstract: The present invention relates to genetic mutations in mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase genes that segregate with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The invention provides methods for detecting such mutations, as a diagnostic for Alzheimer's Disease, either before or after the onset of clinical symptoms. The invention further provides treatment of cytochrome c oxidase dysfunction.

Abstract: Methods for treating erectile dysfunction using tetrahydroisoquinoline aromatic amines that function as melanocortin receptor ligands.

Abstract: Chemical reaction apparatus, materials and methods are provided for the automatable, efficient synthesis of chemical species and libraries. In accordance with preferred embodiments, chemical droplet generation and direction techniques are employed to prepare oligomers and libraries of chemical species. Reaction assemblies adapted for efficient synthetic employment and for improved collection are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-substituted quinoline compounds of the following formula, libraries containing such compounds, and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of such compounds: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, and Y, have the meanings provided.

Abstract: Chemical reaction apparatus, materials and methods are provided for the automatable, efficient synthesis of chemical species and libraries. In accordance with preferred embodiments, chemical droplet generation and direction techniques are employed to prepare oligomers and libraries of chemical species. Reaction assemblies adapted for efficient synthetic employment and for improved collection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Chemical reaction apparatus, materials and methods are provided for the automatable, efficient synthesis of chemical species and libraries. In accordance with preferred embodiments, chemical droplet generation and direction techniques are employed to prepare oligomers and libraries of chemical species. Reaction assemblies adapted for efficient synthetic employment and for improved collection are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-substituted quinoline compounds of the following formula, libraries containing such compounds, and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of such compounds: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, and Y, have the meanings provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetrahydro-quinoline compounds of the following formula, libraries containing such compounds, and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of such compounds: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and Y have the meanings provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to melanocortin receptor ligands and methods of using the ligands to alter or regulate the activity of a melanocortin receptor. The invention further relates to tetrahydroisoquinoline aromatic amines that function as melanocortin receptor ligands and as agents for controlling cytokine-regulated physiologic processes and pathologies, and combinatorial libraries thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tricyclic tetrahydroquinoline compounds of the following formula, libraries containing such compounds, and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of such compounds: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, n, and Y have the meanings provided.

Abstract: Chemical reaction apparatus, materials and methods are provided for the automatable, efficient synthesis of chemical species and libraries. In accordance with preferred embodiments, chemical droplet generation and direction techniques are employed to prepare oligomers and libraries of chemical species. Reaction assemblies adapted for efficient synthetic employment and for improved collection are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds based on the isoquinoline ring. More specifically, the invention provides novel isoquinolines as well as novel libraries comprised of many such compounds, and methods of synthesizing the libraries.

Abstract: The present invention provides the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds based on the isoquinoline ring. More specifically, the invention provides novel isoquinolines as well as novel libraries comprised of many such compounds, and methods of synthesizing the libraries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetrahydro-quinoline compounds of the following formula, libraries containing such compounds, and to the generation of such combinatorial libraries composed of such compounds: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and Y have the meanings provided.

Abstract: A system for the multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds preferably uses a reaction apparatus comprising a reservoir rack having a plurality of reaction wells, a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends, a holder block, having a plurality of apertures, and a manifold, which has ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has a plurality of apertures in axial alignment with the reaction tubes and a gasket which allows penetration by a needle in order to dispense and aspirate materials from the reaction tubes. Sealing members, such as gaskets, are placed between the holder block, manifold and reservoir rack and the components are releasably fastened together. A robotic sample processor is used to automate the synthesis process using the reaction apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds which consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which may have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable plate with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: Individual stereoisomers of 7-[3-(1-aminoalkyl)-1-pyrrolidinyl]-quinolones and naphthyridones are described, their therapeutic advantages as antibacterial agents, as well as a novel method for the preparation and isolation of such stereoisomers.

Abstract: A method for the multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds comprising the steps of: 1) providing an apparatus comprising a plurality of reaction tubes having filter members on their lower ends, a reservoir member for receiving the filter member, a holder member having a plurality of apertures for supporting the reaction tubes, and a manifold member adjacent to the holder member and enclosing the upper ends of the reaction tubes; 2) charging the apparatus with reactants required for synthesis; 3) synthesizing the compounds in solution; or optionally 4) cleaving the compounds from a solid support within the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which provides a suitable location for multiple, simultaneous synthesis of compounds. The apparatus consists of: a reservoir block having a plurality of wells; a plurality of reaction tubes, usually gas dispersion tubes, having filters on their lower ends; a holder block, having a plurality of apertures; and a manifold, which my have ports to allow introduction/maintenance of a controlled environment. The manifold top wall has apertures and a detachable plate with identical apertures. The apparatus is constructed from materials which will accommodate heating, cooling, agitation, or corrosive reagents. Gaskets are placed between the components. Rods or clamps are provided for fastening the components together. Apparatus operation involves placing the filters on the lower ends of the reaction tubes in the reservoir block wells, and the upper ends passing through the holder block apertures and into the manifold.

Abstract: Novel naphthyridine-, and quinolinecarboxylic acids as antibacterial agents are described as well as methods for their manufacture, formulation, and use in treating bacterial infections including the description of certain novel intermediates used in the manufacture of the antibacterial agents.