Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of pregnane-oximino-aminoalkyl-ethers and their antidiabetic and antidyslipidemic activities. More particularly, the invention relates to the synthesis of compounds of formula 3 and biological profile thereof. Further the invention relates to compounds of formula 3 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optically active compound of general formula (I) and salts thereof: wherein R? is selected from a group consisting of t-butyl amine, n-butylamine, iso-butylamine, iso-propyl amine, 4-phenyl-piperazine-1-ylamine, 4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-piperazin-1-ylamine, and 3,4-dimethoxy phenethyl amine; wherein R1, R2 and R3 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl or iso pentenyl; R4, R5 and R6 are selected from the group consisting of Oil, O-alkyl, O-benzyl, O-substituted phenyl or combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides appropriately substituted chalcones, such as, for example, represented by the structural formula as shown herein below Wherein R1, R2 and R3 are selected from the group consisting of H, OH, O-alkyl, O-phenyl and O-substituted phenyl; B represents Ar—Z—O or RO; where Z is an alkane having up to 5 carbon atoms; R is substituted propanol amino, wherein substituted amino groups are selected from the group consisting of t-butyl, n-butyl, i-butyl, i-propyl, 4-phenyl piperazine-1-yl, 4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-piperazin-1-yl and 3,4-dimethoxy phenethyl; and Ar is thiazolidine-dione methylene phenoxy. The compounds prepared have been demonstrated to exhibit significant antidiabetic effect in various animal models indicating potential for further exploitation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted flavone derivatives which exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and antidyslipedemic activity. The invention also provides a method for controlling type II diabetes and associated hyperlipidemic conditions in a mammal by administering compound of the present invention and compositions containing these derivatives.

Abstract: A combination kit for the treatment of malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) having individual doses of an anti-malarial agent, 3-[1-[[4-[(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)amino]pentyl]amino]ethylidene]-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone (I) in the form of capsules; individual doses of the anti-malarial agent, chloroquine in the form of tablets; and instruction material for the administration of the two anti-malarial drugs. The combination kit is particularly suited for a 6 days treatment regimen where the treatment is rendered by five tablets containing 500 mg of chloroquine phosphate (equivalent to 300 mg base), three to be taken on day one and one each on days two and three; and five capsules containing 25 mg of 3-[1-[[4-[(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)amino]pentyl]amino]ethylidene]-dihydro-2(3H)-furanone (I), one each to be taken on days two to six.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of Guggulsterones which comprises epoxidising 16-dihydropegnenolone acetate (16 DPA) by reacting 16DPA with hydrogen peroxide reagent adduct in the presence of a co-base in a polar solvent to obtain 3 ? hydroxy-16 ?, 17-oxido-5 pregnen-20-one, converting the 3 ? hydroxy-16?, 17-oxido-5-pregnen-20-one by reacting with hydrazine in the presence of a strong base at refluxing temperature followed by oxidation to obtain desired guggulsterones viz. to 5, 17-(20)-cis and trans pregnadiene-3 ?, 16-diol of the formula Ia and Ib.

Abstract: The present invention a novel use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine in the treatment and controlling the spread of malaria. In particular, the present invention discloses a method of treatment of malaria by the use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine as a gametocytocidal agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted flavone derivatives which exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and antidyslipedemic activity. The invention also provides a method for controlling type II diabetes and associated hyperlipidemic conditions in a mammal by administering compound of the present invention and compositions containing these derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted chalcone derivatives which exhibit anti-hyperglycemic and anti-dyslipedemic activity. The invention also provides a method for treating type II diabetes and associated hyperlipidemic conditions in a mammal by administering the compounds of the present invention and compositions containing these derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention provides new uses of Gugulipid, an ethyl acetate extract of the resin of the plant Comiphora wighitii, for controlling or preventing cognitive dysfunction, hyperglycemia and some infective conditions of the skin and a method of preparing Gugulipid by agitating the resin in shake flask assembly or sonicating assembly and preparing a solid or a creamy dosage forms.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of using pregnadienones and pregnadienols represented by the structural formula (I) as shown herein below Wherein X?OH or O or combination thereof and positioning of olefinic bonds are at 4(5); 5(6); 16(17); 17(20) or various combinations and said compounds containing at least one olefinic bond in or on their D-ring for the treatment of hyperlipidemic and hyperglycemic conditions in mammals, said method comprising administering an effective amount of the said compounds to the recipient mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved process for the preparation of Guggulsterones which comprises epoxidising 16-dihydropegnenolone acetate (16 DPA) by reacting 16DPA with hydrogen peroxide reagent adduct in the presence of a co-base in a polar solvent to obtain 3 &bgr; hydroxy-16 &agr;, 17-oxido-5 pregnen-20-one, converting the 3 &bgr; hydroxy-16&agr;, 17-oxido-5-pregnen-20-one by reacting with hydrazine in the presence of a strong base at refluxing temperature followed by oxidation to obtain desired guggulsterones viz. to 5, 17-(20)-cis and trans pregnadiene-3 &bgr;, 16-diol of the formula Ia and Ib.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of using pregnadienones and pregnadienols represented by the structural formula (I) as shown herein below 1

Abstract: The present invention a novel use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine in the treatment and contolling the spread of malaria. In particular, the present invention discloses a method of treatment of malaria by the use of primaquine derivative N1-(3-ethylidinotetrahydrofuran-2-one)-N4-(6-methoxy-8-quinolinyl)-1,4-pentanediamine as a gametocytocidal agent.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of using pregnadienones and pregnadienols represented by the structural formula (I): containing at least one olefinic bond in or on their D-ring for the treatment of hyperlipidemic and hyperglycemic conditions in mammals wherein X═OH or O and the olefinic bonds are at 4(5); 5(6); 16(17); or 17(20) or various combinations, and wherein the compounds contain at lest one olefinic bond in or on their D-ring. The method comprises administering an effective amount of said compounds to recipient mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides new uses of Gugulipid, an ethyl acetate extract of the resin of the plant Comiphora wighitii, for controlling or preventing cognitive dysfunction, hyperglycemia and some infective conditions of the skin and a method of preparing Gugulipid by agitating the resin in shake flask assembly or sonicating assembly and preparing a solid or a creamy dosage forms.

Abstract: The present invention provides new uses of Gugulipid, an ethyl acetate extract of the resin of the plant Comiphora wighitii, for controlling or preventing cognitive dysfunction, hyperglycemia and some infective conditions of the skin and a method of preparing Gugulipid by agitating the resin in shake flask assembly or sonicating assembly and preparing a solid or a creamy dosage forms.