Abstract: The present invention is directed to acyl and sulfonyl derivatives of 6,9-disubstituted 2-(trans-1,4-diaminocyclohexyl)-purines of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of elastase, particularly human neutrophil elastase. The inhibitors are short, synthetic peptides in which the P2 moiety is substituted with various nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups. As inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, the compounds are useful in the treatment of a patient afflicted with a neutrophil associated inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention comprises 6-9-Disubstituted 2-[trans-(4-aminocyclohexyl]aminopurines that are useful in inhibiting cyclin dependent kinases, particularly cdk-2. The present invention also provides a method of preventing apoptosis in neuronal cells and a method of inhibiting the development of neoplasms.

Abstract: The present invention comprises 6-9-Disubstituted 2-[trans-(4-aminocyclohexyl]aminopurines that are useful in inhibiting cyclin dependent kinases, particularly cdk-2. The present invention also provides a method of preventing apoptosis in neuronal cells and a method of inhibiting the development of neoplasms.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of elastase, particularly human neutrophil elastase. The inhibitors are short, synthetic peptides in which the P2 moiety is substituted with various nitrogen-containing heterocyclic groups. As inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, the compounds are useful in the treatment of a patient afflicted with a neutrophil associated inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to acyl and sulfonyl derivatives of 6,9-disubstituted 2-(trans-1,4-diaminocyclohexyl)-purines and methods of using the same as antiproliferative agents or to prevent apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of the formula (I) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of R2, R2NH—, or R3R4N—R5- wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of C9-C12 alkyl, Z is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, heterocycle, cycloalkyl, and naphthanlene; and M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl, and wherein each C9-C12 alkyl or Z is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents, which may be the same or different, and which are selected from the group consisting of D, E, wherein each D is independently selected from the group consisting of trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, and C1-C4 alkoxy; each E is independently selected from the group consisting of Hal, OH, and C1-C8 alkyl; R3 and R4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl and (CH2)y-phenyl, wherein y is an integer 0-8, with the proviso that R3 and R4 not both be hydrogen

Abstract: The invention relates to 20&xgr;-fluoropregna-4,17(20)-dien-3-on-21-oic acid ethyl ester, 20&xgr;-fluoro-3&bgr;-hydroxypregna-5,17(20)-dien-21-oic acid ethyl ester, 20&xgr;-fluoro-21-hydroxypregna-4,17 (20)-dien-3-one, 20&xgr;-fluoropregna-5,17(20)-dien-3&bgr;,21-diol and related compounds and to compositions incorporating these compounds, as well as the inhibition of C17,20 lyase, 5&agr;-reductase and C17-hydroxylase, and to the use of these compounds in the treatment of androgen and estrogen mediated or dependent disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, breast cancer and DHT-mediated disorders such as acne and hirsutism. Treatment of disorders related to the over synthesis of cortisol, for example, Cushing's Syndrome are also included. The treatment of androgen-dependent disorders also includes a combination therapy with known androgen-receptor antagonists, such as flutamide.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of the formula (I) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of R2, R2NH—, or H2N—R3— wherein R2 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 alkyl and  wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, heterocycle and cycloalkyl, each R4 is independently hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl, and n is an integer 1-8; wherein each C1-C8 alkyl and Z is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents, which may be the same or different, selected from the group consisting of Ha1, OH, and C1-C4 alkyl; R3 is C1-C8 alkylene; and R1 is selected from the group consisting of cyclopentyl and isopropyl, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, optical isomers, and hydrates thereof. In addition, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting cell cycle progression. More specifically, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting cyclin dependent kinases, particularly cdk-2.

Abstract: The invention related to 20&xgr;-fluoropregna-4,17(20)-dien-3-on-21-oic acid ethyl ester, 20&xgr;-fluoro-3&bgr;-hydroxypregna-4,17(20)-dien-21-oic acid ethyl ester, 20&xgr;-fluoro-21-hydroxypregna-4,17(20)-dien-3-one, 20&xgr;-fluoropregna-4,17(20)-dien-3&bgr;,21-diol and related compounds and to compositions incorporating these compounds, as well as the inhibition of C17,20 lyase, 5&agr;-reductase and C17-hydroxylase, and to the use of these compounds in the treatment of androgen and estrogen mediated or dependent disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, breast cancer and DHT-mediated disorders such as acne and hirsutism. Treatment of disorders related to the over synthesis of cortisol, for example, Cushing's Syndrome are also included. The treatment of androgen-dependent disorders also includes a combination therapy with known androgen-receptor antagonists, such as flutamide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of using a certain compounds which are 2,19-methyleneoxy or 2,19 methylenethio bridged steroids, and related steroidal compounds as inhibitors of the enzyme steroid aromatase, 19-hydroxylase and as treatment for various estrogen dependent/mediated disorders including hormonal dependent breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel morpholinourea and related derivatives of pentafluoroethyl peptides which are orally active elastase inhibitors. These compounds are useful in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases and emphysema.

Abstract: This invention relates to acylated enol derivatives of &agr;-ketoesters and &agr;-ketoamides. The compounds of this invention are either prodrugs of known elastase inhibitors or are elastase inhibitors in their own right and are useful in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, including cystic fibrosis and emphysema.

Abstract: The oligomers of the present invention are polythioureas having 3 to 50 recurring units derived from aromatic diamines substituted with anionic groups, and having a number average molecular weight of less than 10,000. These oligomers are water-soluble, preferably have a rigid backbone, and are pharmaceutically-acceptable. The oligomers are useful for the treatment and/or diagnosis of AIDS.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyfluoroalkyl tryptophan tripeptides and to compositions containing them. The compounds are highly selective thrombin inhibitors which provide anticoagulant effects useful in the treatment of thrombin conditions and in preventing the coagulation of stored whole blood and blood products.

Abstract: A process of converting a hydroxy heteroaromatic compound to an arylamine, comprising the steps of:(1) treating a salt of a hydroxy heteroaromatic compound with an alkylating agent; and(2) treating the reaction mixture with a Smiles solvent system and raising the temperature of the reaction mixture; andA compound made according to the above process.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of elastase, particularly human neutrophil elastase, and to novel processes for making the same. As inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase, the compounds are useful in the treatment of a patient afflicted with a neutrophil associated inflammatory disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions using .DELTA..sup.16 unsaturated steroids which are useful as steroid C.sub.17-20 lyase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for inhibiting or preventing the amyloid protein deposits in the brain which are associated with Alzheimer's disease and aged Down's syndrome patients. More particularly, it relates to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to acylated enol derivatives of known elastase inhibitors. These compounds are useful in the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, including cystic fibrosis and emphysema or as prodrugs of compounds which are useful in the treatment of said diseases.