Abstract: A class of compounds for the treatment of viral infections. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I wherein R-R4 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of compounds for the treatment of viral infections. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I wherein R-R4 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of compounds for the treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: A class of compounds for the treatment of viral infections. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula I wherein R-R4 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A class of compounds for the treatment of viral infections. Compounds of particular interest are defined by Formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sup.28 is selected from (a) amino substituted with one or two radicals selected from alkyl, aralkyl, heterocycoalkyl, heterocyclo, and aryl, and (b) amino acid residues and derivatives thereof; wherein R.sup.29 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, halo, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.30 is selected from alkyl, alkoxy, alkylamino, carboxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylaminoalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclo, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkoxy, alkylaminoalkoxy, alkylaminoalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, and N-aralkylamino; wherein R.sup.31 is alkyl; wherein R.sup.32 is alkyl and aryl; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method is described for synthesis of N-Boc-L-propargylglycine, a key intermediate used in the preparation of high-potency, orally-active renin inhibitors. This method involves reaction of an organic halide with a glycine cation equivalent, such as methyl N-Boc-2-acetoxyglycine, in the presence of zinc dust to give Boc-protected amino acid derivatives in high yield. Typically useful organic halides are allylic, benzylic and propargylic halides. Resolution of methyl N-Boc-propargylglycine with .alpha.-chymotrypsin provides N-Boc-L-propargylglycine in high yield.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: The meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters of the present invention are useful in the treatment of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, non-ulcer dyspepsia, delayed gastric emptying, ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, and the like. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention find utility as antagonists of serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptors. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome, emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines compounds of the present invention are serotonergic 5-HT.sub.3 antagonists. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbancies (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, gastric stasis, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines compounds of the present invention are serotonergic 5-HT.sub.3 antagonists. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbances (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, gastric stasis, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds useful in treating HT.sub.4 and/or HT.sub.3 mediated conditions of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and a method for treating serotonin mediated condition with the compositionswhich act as 5-HT.sub.4 agonists or antagonists and/or 5-HT.sub.3 antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds useful in treating HT.sub.4 and/or HT.sub.3 mediated, conditions of the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters of the present invention are useful in the treatment of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, non-ulcer dyspepsia, delayed gastric emptying, ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, and the like. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention find utility as antagonists of serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptors. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome, emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: A method is described for synthesis of N-Boc-L-propargylglycine, a key intermediate used in the preparation of high-potency, orally-active renin inhibitors. This method involves reaction of an organic halide with a glycine cation equivalent, such as methyl N-Boc-2-acetoxyglycine, in the presence of zinc dust to give Boc-protected amino acid derivatives in high yield. Typically useful organic halides are allylic, benzylic and propargylic halides. Resolution of methyl N-Boc-propargylglycine with .alpha.-chymotrypsin provides N-Boc-L-propargylglycine in high yield.

Abstract: The invention herein is directed to a process for producing a lactam of the formula ##STR1## from a methionine analog of the formula ##STR2## by treating the methionine analog with trimethylsulfonium halide or trimethylsulfoxonium halide in the presence of a base in a suitable aprotic solvent.The invention herein is further directed to the preparation of amidinophenyl pyrrolidinyl .beta.-alanine urea analogs using such methionine and lactam compounds as intermediates, which .beta.-alanine urea analogs are useful as antithrombotics.

Abstract: The imidazopyridines compounds of the present invention are serotonergic 5-HT.sub.3 antagonists. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and withdrawal, gastrointestinal motility disturbancies (including esophageal reflux, dyspepsia, gastric stasis, irritable bowel syndrome), emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: The meso-azacyclic aromatic acid amides and esters of the present invention are useful in the treatment of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal motility disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, non-ulcer dyspepsia, delayed gastric emptying, ileus, irritable bowel syndrome, and the like. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention find utility as antagonists of serotonin 5-HT.sub.3 receptors. As such they are useful for the treatment of humans and animals wherein antagonism of 5-HT.sub.3 receptors is beneficial. Therapy is indicated for, but not limited to, the treatment of anxiety, psychoses, depression (especially depression accompanied by anxiety), cognitive disorders, substance abuse dependence and/or withdrawal, irritable bowel syndrome, emesis caused by chemotherapeutic agents, and visceral pain. Additionally, the compounds of the present invention may find utility as enhancers of nasal absorption of bioactive compounds.

Abstract: An azatetracycle compound useful as 5HT.sub.3 antagonists of the general formula ##STR1## wherein D is a tetracycle of the structure ##STR2## wherein Ar is an aromatic moiety and B is either NH or O.