Abstract: The invention described herein encompasses a methods and compositions of treating cancer or solid tumors comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of catechins, a group of polyphenols found in green tea, to a mammal in need of such therapy. Compositions of catechins include but not limited to, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC). The unique compositions of the invention contain various combinations of the catechins, alone or in combination with each other or other therapeutic agents and are used to treat primary and metastatic cancers in humans. The invention also encompasses the varying modes of administration of the therapeutic compounds, including a sustained release formulation which may be used as a therapeutic compound for the treatment of cancer or as a dietary supplement for the prevention of cancer.

Abstract: The invention described herein encompasses a methods and compositions of treating cancer or solid tumors comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of catechins, a group of polyphenols found in green tea, to a mammal in need of such therapy. Compositions of catechins include but not limited to, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), epicatechin (EC), epicatechin gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC). The unique compositions of the invention contain various combinations of the catechins, alone or in combination with each other or other therapeutic agents and are used to treat primary and metastatic cancers in humans. The invention also encompasses the varying modes of administration of the therapeutic compounds, including a sustained release formulation which may be used as a therapeutic compound for the treatment of cancer or as a dietary supplement for the prevention of cancer.

Abstract: A biologically active polymeric compound comprising an alkylaryl or heteroalkylaryl backbone having about 5 to about 50 repeating aromatic ring-containing units and which, according to the computer program marketed as SYBYL.RTM. version 5.2 running on a DEC VAX.RTM. 11/750 computer, is capable of forming a linear backbone having a helical secondary structure, and wherein the maximum diameter of the helical structure, as measured by the alkylaryl or heteroalkylaryl backbone, is less than 3 times greater than the maximum diameter of the aryl group of the alkylaryl or heteroalkylaryl backbone.

Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic oligomeric compounds useful in the treatment of cardiovascular, bone metabolic, hypolipidaemic, neuronal, gastrointestinal and elastase-mediated connective tissue degradation disorders and disorders which may be treated by agents effective in binding DNA, to processes for preparation of such oligomeric compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions including such oligomeric compounds, and to their use in the treatment of such disorders.

Abstract: Monocyclic aryl compounds having selective LTB.sub.4 antagonists properties and comprising an amido substituent, a substituent group having a terminal carboxylic acid or derivative thereof and a lipophilic substituent, therapeutic compositions and methods of treatment of disorders which result from LTB.sub.4 activity using the monocyclic aryl compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are steroidyl derivatives of 4-hydroxy-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one and the corresponding ring-opened hydroxy acid form thereof which are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents, to pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and to their use in treating hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Monocyclic and bicyclic aryl ring compounds having selective LTB.sub.4 properties and comprising two ring substituents, the first substituent comprising a lipophilic group and a terminal carboxylic acid or derivative group, and the second substituent comprising an amido group, therapeutic compositions and methods of treatment of disorders which result from LTB.sub.4 activity using the mono- and bicyclic aryl compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel 1,3-Diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediated by the PAF, for example, hypotension, inflammation, nephritis, stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, asthma, allergic and skin diseases, peptic or stomach ulcer, shock, lung edema, psoriasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain including dental pain, and aggregation of platelets.

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

Abstract: Novel 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes of the following general formula were prepared. ##STR1## These compounds were found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) antagonistic activities and as such useful in the treatment or amelioration of various diseases or disorders mediate by the PAF, for example, hypotension, inflammation, nephritis, stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, asthma, allergic and skin diseases, peptic or stomach ulcer, shock, lung edema, psoriasis, adult respiratory distress syndrome, pain including dental pain, and aggregation of platelets.

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.

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

Abstract: The compounds of the following general structural formula (I) ##STR1## are 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) synthase inhibitors and useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents for the treatment of disease in which the inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis would be useful, such as arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: The compounds of the following structural formula (I) ##STR1## are 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) synthase inhibitors and useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents for the treatmet of disease in which the inhibition of cholesterol biosynthesis would be useful, such as arteriosclerosis, hyperlipidemia and familial hypercholesterolemia.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared from the nucleophlic substitution of a cinnamylhalide with a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran anion or an analog thereof. These compounds were found to be potent topical anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Phenylalkyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared by (1) nucleophilic substitution involving an appropriately substituted 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranol (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyranol) and a cinnamylhalide followed by reduction; or (2) by Wittig reaction involving a halomethyl derivative of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyran and an aryl or a heteroaryl aldehyde followed by reduction. These compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Phenylalkyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared by (1) nucleophilic substitution involving an appropriately substituted 2,3-dihydrobenzofuranol (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyranol) and a cinnamylhalide followed by reduction; or (2) by Wittig reaction involving a halomethyl derivative of 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran (or 2,3-dihydrobenzopyran and an aryl or a heteroaryl aldehyde followed by reduction. These compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Substituted 2,3,3a,6-tetrahydro-6-oxobenzofuran derivatives have been prepared. These neolignans are found to have potent and specific PAF (Platelet-Activating-Factor) antagonistic activities and thereby useful in the treatment of various diseases or disorders mediated by PAF, for example, pain, fever, inflammation, cardiovascular disorder, asthma, lung edema, allergic disorders, skin diseases, psoriasis, toxic shock syndrome and adult respiratory distress syndrome.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared from the nucleophlic substitution of a cinnamylhalide with a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran anion or an analog thereof. These compounds were found to be potent topical anti-inflammatory agents.