Abstract: A process for the production of a compound of Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug ester thereof, comprising cleaving a lactam of formula II wherein the symbols are as defined, with a base; and precursors therefor and processes for the preparation of the precursors. The compounds of Formula I are pharmaceutically active compounds which are selective inhibitors of Cyclooxygenase II.

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient, safe and cost effective way to prepare 5-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzenamine which is a key intermediate for the preparation of substituted pyrimidinylaminobenzamides of formula (II):

Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient, safe and cost effective way to prepare 5-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)-benzenamine which is an intermediate for the preparation of substituted pyrimidinylaminobenzamides of formula (II):

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a compound of formula or a salt, especially a pharmaceutically acceptable salt with a base, thereof or a lactone thereof wherein the element represents —CH2—CH2— or —CH?CH— and R represents a cyclic residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a compound of formula or a salt, especially a pharmaceutically acceptable salt with a base, thereof or a lactone thereof wherein the element represents —CH2—CH2— or —CH?CH— and R represents a cyclic residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a compound of formula or a salt, especially a pharmaceutically acceptable salt with a base, thereof or a lactone thereof wherein the element represents —CH2—CH2— or —CH?CH— and R represents a cyclic residue.

Abstract: This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising polymeric matrices, especially those comprising IL-6 as an active ingredient. Specific novel poly(ethylene carbomate) polymers are also provided for more general use as matrix materials in sustained release compositions containing pharmacologically active compounds, as are methods of using of IL-6 for treatment of conditions mediated by IL-1 and/or TNF&agr;, e.g., certain autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, as well as septic shock.

Abstract: This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising polymeric matrices, especially those comprising IL-6 as an active ingredient. Specific novel poly(ethylene carbomate) polymers are also provided for more general use as matrix materials in sustained release compositions containing pharmacologically active compounds, as are methods of using of IL-6 for treatment of conditions mediated by IL-1 and/or TNF.alpha., e.g., certain autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, as well as septic shock.

Abstract: A biodegradable and biocompatible polyester comprising (C.sub.3-10) alkylene carbonic acid ester units, each alkylene group being a C.sub.3 -alkylene group having 1 oxy substituent or a (C.sub.4-10) alkylene group having 2-8 oxy substituents, each of the oxy substituents occurring individually as a hydroxyl group or as a derivatized hydroxyl group comprising an ester or an ortho ester or an acetal residue.The polyesters may be used as matrices for the sustained release of pharmacologically active compounds, e.g. peptides or proteins, in the form of microparticles or implants.