Abstract: Disclosed is the (R)-enantiomer of the formula which has unexpectedly been found to possess all of the biological activity of the racemic compound disclosed in the prior art as an RAR&ggr;-specific agonist.

Abstract: Retinoid antagonist compounds have been found to be useful in the prevention and/or minimization of surgical adhesion formation. Also provided by the invention are certain novel substituted (5,6)-dihydronaphthalenyl compounds which are retinoid antagonists and possess the above-mentioned property in addition to their use as antiinflammatory agents for chronic skin inflammatory diseases, as agents for the treatment of rheumatic diseases and as agents for the treatment of various tumors as well as non-malignant proliferative skin conditions.

Abstract: Retinoid antagonist compounds have been found to be useful in the prevention and/or minimization of surgical adhesion formation.

Abstract: Certain novel substituted (5,6)-dihydroanthracenyl compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A, n, p, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are as defined in the specification exhibit retinoid-like properties and are particularly useful in the prevention of post-surgical adhesions.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl, OH or CH.sub.3, Y is H or F, R.sub.1 -R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, n is an integer of 1 to 4 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or a carboxyl-protecting group, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the formula I selectively interact with the retinoic acid subtype RAR.gamma. and have been found to lack the liver toxicity associated with systemic administration of non-relative retinoids.

Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is F, Cl, OH or CH.sub.3, Y is H or F, R.sub.1 -R.sub.6 are each independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, n is an integer of 1 to 4 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or a carboxyl-protecting group, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I selectively interact with the retinoic acid subtype RAR.gamma. and have been found to lack the liver toxicity associated with systemic administration of non-selective retinoids.

Abstract: There is disclosed a synergistic composition and process for skin depigmentation with reduced irritation which does not employ a corticosteroid and which employs a substituted oxybenzene and a retinoid.

Abstract: New compounds (3-alkyl-5-hydroxy-3,4-dihydrofuran-2-ones) of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group or a phenylalkyl group with the alkyl moiety containing at least 6 carbon atoms, are disclosed as useful in inhibiting phospholipase A.sub.2.

Abstract: There is disclosed a synergistic composition for skin depigmentation with reduced irritation which does not contain a corticosteroid comprising 4-hydroxyanisole and a retinoid, such as all-trans retinoic acid, 11-cis,13-cis-12-hydroxymethyl retinoic acid .delta.-lactone or (N-acetyl-4-aminophenyl) retinoate, in a pharmaceutically acceptable topical vehicle.

Abstract: Compounds of the formulae ##STR1## wherein n=6-11, M is hydrogen or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation, R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl optionally substituted by a carboxyl group and X.sub.a, X.sub.b and X.sub.c each independently represent hydrogen or a variety of substituent groups are potent inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where n=6-11 and M is hydrogen or a pharmaceutically acceptable cation are potent inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: The invention is accomplished by the formation at the site of use of the radioactive amine of the invention which is then injected immediately into the mammal for diagnostic purposes. The compounds of the invention are as follows: ##STR1## In the above compound, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently any straight or branched alkyl of between 1 and about 10 carbons; n may be between 1 and about 20.In the invention, the radio labeling of the invention compound is accomplished immediately prior to use of the radio labeled material. The compounds of the invention when boiled for about 15 minutes with iodine-123, a radioactive material, undergo a substitution of radioactive for non-radioactive iodine such that the compound becomes labeled and suitable for use. The compound itself, prior to radio labeling, is storage stable.