Abstract: The blue marine sponge Cribrochalina sp., collected in the Republic of the Maldives, was found to contain the new cell growth inhibitory isoquinolinequinones designated cribrostatin 1 (8.8.times.10.sup.-6 % yield) and 2 (3.1.times.10.sup.-6 % yield) which are active against the P388 lymphocytic leukemia cell line (PS ED.sub.50 1.58 .mu.g/mL, PS ED.sub.50 2.73 .mu.g/mL, respectively). Importantly, both cribrostatins 1 and 2 have shown selective activity against all of the nine human melanoma cell lines employed by the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Structural determinations of both substances were accomplished utilizing high field NMR (400 MHz) and mass spectral studies. Confirmation of the cribrostatin 1 structure was achieved by X-ray crystallographic techniques.

Abstract: This invention relates to carbocyclic adenosine compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein the hydroxy substituent on the cyclopentanyl ring is in the CIS configuration relative to the bicyclic substituent,Y.sub.3, Y.sub.7, Y.sub.8 and Y.sub.9 are each independently nitrogen or a CH group,Q is NH.sub.2, halogen or hydrogen, andZ is hydrogen, halogen, or NH.sub.2 ;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, and to their use as immunosuppressants.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: ##STR1## Wherein: P represents a quinoline or isoquinoline residue; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 are independently hydrogenR.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.10, R.sub.11 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 together form a bond, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.10 or R.sub.3 and R.sub.11 together form a C.sub.2-6 alkylene chain. R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, halogen, NR.sub.8 R.sub.9, OR.sub.12 or COOR.sub.12, where R.sub.8 R.sub.9 and R.sub.12 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; and R.sub.7 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen; and wherein the urea moiety is attached at the 4-, 5- or 6-position of the indoline ring, which has been found to have 5HT.sub.1c receptor antagonist activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyfluorinated alkyl derivatives of certain tripeptides, to the methods for their preparation, the intermediates therefore, to their use in inhibiting thrombin and lung tryptase and in their end-use application as anti-coagulants useful in treating thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis and in the treatment of asthma.

Abstract: A composition having therapeutic and cosmetic effects is comprised of an effective concentration of methyl nicotinate in a diluent. When such a composition is topically applied the methyl nicotinate acts to increase circulation in the area of application and also acts as a pain reliever and a muscle relaxant. The composition may also contain various vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The methyl nicotinate also acts as a facilitator to promote the transdermal penetration of the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients into the skin.

Abstract: A supplementary therapeutic agent for the treatment of immunodeficiency syndrome with reduced NK (natural killer) activity and an immunopotentiator preparation containing it are provided.A supplementary therapeutic agent for immunopotentiation which comprises L-cysteine, L-cystine, or L-glutamine, or salts thereof and is used in combination with an immunopotentiator such as lentinan, OK-432, sizofiran or the like, and an immunopotentiator preparation containing the agent. This combination of agents is useful as a supplementary therapeutic agent for the treatment of an immunodeficiency, such as low NK activity syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or congenital immunodeficiency syndromes.

Abstract: An inhibitor for restenosis after percutaneous coronary arterioplasty, which comprises, as an active ingredient, a compound of the following formula (1), (1') or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a trifluoromethyl group, a nitro group, a C1-C6 alkyl group or a C1-C6 alkoxyl group, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may be linked to form a methylenedioxy group; R.sup.3 is an optionally substituted aryl group, an optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic group, an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group; R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an -S-glutathione residue, an -S-.alpha.-amino acid residue, or an aralkyl group optionally having substituent(s) in the aryl moiety; R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for promoting hair growth. The methods generally comprise the administration to a patient of a therapeutically effective amount of the compositions of the present invention which employ a vasodilator in combination with estradiol and/or a 5-.alpha.-reductase inhibitor in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. The compositions and methods of the present invention are suitable for the treatment of baldness, in particular, male pattern baldness.

Abstract: .beta.-Carotene and canthaxanthin, as representative carotenoids, and to a lesser extent, retinoic acid, a representative retinoid, undergo extensive oxidation to yield substances, insofar as oxidized .beta.-carotene is a model, which have properties useful as non-toxic agents active against cell proliferation, tumors, and tumorigenic viruses, and useful as promoters of cell differentiation. It is evident from chemical analysis of the highly oxidized .beta.-carotene product mixture that none of the various forms of vitamin A are present or are present only in minor amounts. Furthermore, the biological activities of oxidized canthaxanthin and retinoic acid, which cannot form, vitamin A, indicate the presence of active substances that are different from vitamin A. Although the anti-proliferative and differentiation promotion activities of oxidized .beta.-carotene resemble those of vitamin A itself, generally the effects are more powerful for oxidized .beta.-carotene in a wide variety of circumstances.

Abstract: Amide tetrazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein aryl includes phenyl and naphthyl, unsubstituted or substituted, X is .dbd.O, .dbd.N--R.sub.5, or --NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, where R.sub.2, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 include alkyl and alkoxy and R.sub.3 includes alkyl, are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) and are thus useful for treating hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the biological fluid level of a lipid soluble waste in a subject are provided. The methods involve selecting a subject diagnosed as having a hyperlipidemia-associated condition and subcutaneously introducing into the subject a biodegradable implant containing a pro-inflammatory lipid that promotes formation of an angiogenic tissue capsule containing a plurality of foam cells. The pro-inflammatory lipid is delivered in an amount sufficient to attain a detectable reduction in the biological fluid level of the lipid soluble waste.

Abstract: Absorbable composite materials are described that comprise a collagen matrix reinforced with a layer of a bioabsorbable polymer. A chemotherapeutic agent is dispersed in the composite material. The layer of bioabsorbable polymer is preferably a woven, nonwoven or knitted mesh layer of a synthetic bioabsorbable polymer such as polylactic/polyglycolic acid copolymer, or oxidised regenerated cellulose. The chemotherapeutic agent may be an antibiotic, an anaesthetic, an antiseptic or an anti-inflammatory. Strips of the composite material are inserted into the periodontal pocket, where they are retained in place and provide effective sustained release of the chemotherapeutic agent over an extended period.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods directed generally to the control of neural activity and to the treatment of neural disorders. More particularly, the present invention is directed to methods for the modification of mammalian neural activity through the administration of carbon monoxide dependent guanylyl cyclase modulating purine derivatives. The methods of the present invention may be used to affect a variety of neurological activities and to therapeutically or prophylactically treat a wide variety of neurodegenerative and neurological disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for lowering serum cholesterol comprising administering to a mammal in need of treatment a serum cholesterol lowering amount of a compound of formula I or formula II ##STR1## wherein L is --CON< or --N<; andthe dotted line in the B-ring is an optional bond; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and ##STR2## wherein Q is a moiety having the formula ##STR3## L is --CON< or --N<; B is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 -phenyl-O--, -phenyl-O--, or -benzyl-O--;G is a moiety which together with L forms a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having at least one nitrogen atom or is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl, halo(lower)alkyl, cyano(lower)alkyl, carboxy(lower)alkyl, (lower)alkoxycarbonyl(lower)alkyl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)aryl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.11)aryl akyl, di(lower)alkylamino(lower)alkyl, and fluoro-substituted analogs of the foregoing;Z is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.

Abstract: A method of treatment of Cryptococcus neoformans infection by administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of a benzimidazile compound.

Abstract: Atherogenesis and restenosis are treated by long term administration of physiologically acceptable compounds which enhance the level of endogenous nitric oxide in the host. Alternatively, or in combination, other compounds may be administered which provide for short term enhancement of nitric oxide, either directly or by physiological processes. In addition, cells may be genetically engineered to provide a component in the synthetic pathway to nitric oxide, so as drive the process to enhance nitric oxide concentration, particularly in conjunction with the administration of a nitric oxide precursor.

Abstract: Described are guanidinocarbonyl isoquinolines of the formula I, ##STR1## wherein R(1) is hydrogen, (amino) (cyclo) (aryl)alk(en)yl (heteroaryl); R(2) is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, or aryl; G is a radical of the formula VII: ##STR2## X(2), X(3) and X(4) are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, amino, alkyl, sulfonamide, (mono) (di) (lower alkyl) (amino), benzyloxy, hydroxy; X(1) hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur and NR(7)R(8), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; described is also a process for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and medicaments containing them for treating congestive heart failure, and arrhythmic conditions as well as cardioprotective agents in mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for promoting hair growth. The methods generally comprise the administration to a patient of a therapeutically effective amount of the compositions of the present invention which employ a vasodilator in combination with estradiol and/or a 5-.alpha.-reductase inhibitor in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. The compositions and methods of the present invention are suitable for the treatment of baldness, in particular, male pattern baldness.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, independently, hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl or mono- or bi-cyclic alkyl; andA is an isoquinoline group which may be substituted by alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylsulfonamido, alkylcarboxamido, nitro, cyano or carboxyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are smooth muscle relaxants.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-substituted Trp dipeptoid derivatives cyclized at the C-terminal useful as agents in the treatment of obesity, hypersecretion of gastric acid in the gut, gastrin-dependent tumors, or as antipsychotics are disclosed. Further, the compounds are antianxiety agents and antiulcer agents. They are agents useful for preventing the response to the withdrawal from chronic treatment with or use of nicotine, diazepam, alcohol, cocaine, caffeine, or opioids. The compounds of the invention are also useful in treating and/or preventing panic attacks. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment using the compounds as well as processes for preparing them and novel intermediates useful in their preparation. An additional feature of the invention is the use of the compounds in diagnostic compositions.

Abstract: A compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8, R.sub.9 and n are as defined in the description, its optical isomers, and its addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable acid or base,and medicinal product containing the same for treating a mammal afflicted with a disorder connected with peroxydation processes and biosynthesis of eicosanoids.

Abstract: An azole compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is a nitrogen atom; Ar is a phenyl group substituted by halogen or a halogenated C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may combine together to form a lower alkylene group; n denotes an integer of 0 to 2; and R.sup.7 is a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group which may be optionally acylated by an acyl group selected from acetyl, propionyl, butyryl, isobutyryl, phenylacetyl and benzoyl, or may form a bond together with R.sup.1 ; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are indole derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently represent H or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 R; R represents pyridyl or substituted amino of NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 ;R.sub.1 represents H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.2 represents 2-(3-indolyl)ethyl or aralkyl; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form an N-containing 5 to 6 membered hetero ring, an N, O-containing hetero ring, which hetero ring may be fused with benzene;n is an integer of 4 to 8;with the proviso that X and Y both do not represent H or piperizinoethyl when n is 4, or pharmaceuticaly acceptable acid addition salts thereof. They are useful as an antiulcer agent.

Abstract: Topical 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperdinyloxyl (TEMPO) is disclosed. The compound has utility in a topical pharmaceutical formulation for the cosmetic treatment of hair loss and the cosmetic stimulation of hair growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines which are useful the treatment of vascular restenosis, various disorders of the central nervous system, in the regulation of female reproductive functions, in cognitive enhancement, in atherosclerosis and in treating excessive AVP secretory disorders. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds are also disclosed. Methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel (pyrrolidinyl)phenyl carbamates and related compounds, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of relieving memory dysfunction utilizing the carbamates and related compounds, or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Pyrimidine 3-oxide derivatives and their use for the treatment of hair loss. The compositions contain in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one compound corresponding to the formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a methyl or NHR.sub.4 group in which R.sub.4 denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or hydrogen;R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or a group NHR.sub.4 in which R.sub.4 has the same meaning as above; R.sub.2 may also denote methyl when R.sub.1 denotes methyl; when R.sub.1 denotes NH.sub.2, R.sub.2 cannot be hydrogen;R.sub.3 may denote a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group which may optionally carry;a group OR.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 denotes a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,a benzene nucleus which is optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy groups;R.sub.3 may also denote a halogen atom or a nitro or amino group;and the physiologically acceptable acid addition salts.

Abstract: Arthropodicidal compounds, compositions and arthropodicidal use of compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein A, X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, m and n are as defined in the text.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines which are useful in the treatment of vascular restenosis, various disorders of the central nervous system, in the regulation of female reproductive functions, in cognitive enhancement, in atherosclerosis and in treating excessive AVP secretory disorders. Novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds are also disclosed. Methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel Tricyclic compound represented by formula ##STR1## possess a TXA.sub.2 biosynthesis inhibiting act and/or a TXA.sub.2 receptor antagonizing activity, and are expected to have preventive and therapeutic effects on ischemic diseases, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.

Abstract: There are provided carbazate derivatives of the formula:R.sup.1 --N.dbd.CH--NHNH--R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic group; and R.sup.2 is an esterified carboxyl group, and their salts, which are useful as AGE-formation inhibitory agents.The derivatives or the salts can be produced by reacting compounds of the formula: R.sup.1 --N.dbd.CH--OR.sup.3 wherein R.sup.1 is a heterocyclic group; and R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group, with a carbazic acid ester or its salt.

Abstract: Provided are 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolines, methods for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of using them to treat disorders of mammals mediated by AT.sub.2 receptors in the central nervous system.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which p is 2 and q is 1 or p is q and q is 2; Ar represents an optionally substituted phenyl, and Z represents NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent H or optionally substituted alkyl or, with the nitrogen atom, form a saturated heterocycle, or Z represents OR in which R is H or optionally substituted alkyl, or their addition salts, in the form of pure enantiomer or of mixtures thereof, for administration in a human patient for preventing or treating pathologies involving or dependent upon a neovascularization.

Abstract: Novel carbostyril derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, NO.sub.2, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, alkyl, halogen, optionally substituted amino, OH, CN, COOH, alkanoyloxy, hydrazinocarbonyl; q is 1 to 3, and R is a group of the formula ##STR2## [wherein R.sup.2 is H, alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted phenoxycarbonyl, phenylalkenyl-CO-, optionally substituted phenylalkanoyl, alkanoyl, alkenyl-CO-, optionally substituted phenyl--SO.sub.2 --, --CONR.sup.8 R.sup.9, optionally substituted heterocyclic group--CO--, naphthyl--CO--, thienylalkanoyl, tricyclo[3.3.1.1]alkanoyl, ##STR3## (R.sup.13 is OH, optionally substituted alkoxy, --NR.sup.32 R.sup.33, --O--A--(E).sub.l --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, --(B).sub.l 'NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, etc.), n is 1 or 2, m is 0 or 1 to 3, R.sup.3 is alkyl, R.sup.10 is --(CO).sub.l --NR.sup.11 R.sup.

Abstract: Heterocyclically substituted cycloalkano[b]-indolesulphonamides can be prepared by reaction of appropriate N-unsubstituted indoles with acrylonitrile, followed by hydrolysis, esterification or amidation, or by reaction of heterocyclically substituted hydrazines with cycloalkanones or by subsequent introduction of the heterocyclic group into appropriate indole derivatives. The heterocyclically substituted cycloalkano[b]-indolesulphonamides can be employed for the treatment of thromboembolic disorders, ischaemias, arteriosclerosis, asthma, allergies and for the prophylaxis of myocardial infarcts.

Abstract: The invention concerns a heterocyclic derivative of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Q is an optionally substituted 6-membered monocyclic or 10-membered bicyclic heterocyclic moiety containing one or two nitrogen atoms;X.sup.1 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;Ar is phenylene which may optionally bear one or two substituents or Ar is an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocyclene moiety containing up to three nitrogen atoms;R.sup.1 is (1-6C)alkyl, (3-6C)alkenyl or (3-6C)alkynyl; andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a group of the formula --A.sup.2 --X.sup.2 --A.sup.3 -- which, together with the carbon atom to which A.sup.2 and A.sup.3 are attached, defines a ring having 4 to 7 ring atoms, wherein A.sup.2 and A.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each is (1-4C)alkylene and X.sup.2 is oxy, thio, sulphinyl, sulphonyl or imino;or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase.

Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds, which are represented by the following general formula, useful as anticancer drug potentiaters having a potentiating effect on the incorporation of anticancer drugs into cancer cells, the compounds each synthesized by, for example, reacting a epoxy compound obtained by reacting a heterocyclic compound with an epihalogenohydrin, with an amine derivative.

Abstract: Isoquinoline compounds, compositions containing them and their use in the inhibition of gastric acid secretion in mammals. A compound of the invention is 1-[(2-Methoxyphenylmethyl)amino]isoquinoline hydrochloride.

Abstract: A novel heterocyclic amine derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein a ring A and a ring B stand independently for an optionally substituted benzene ring, Z.degree. stands for O or S or ##STR2## stands for --CH.sub.2 --, X stands for O, S or NR.sup.1 wherein R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, Y stands for NH, O or (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n denotes 0 to 2, and R.sup.2 stands for an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, or their salts.

Abstract: Piperidine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein A is a radical of formula ##STR2## wherein one or two hydrogen atoms in said radicals (a-1) to (a-3) may be replaced by a C.sub.1-6 alkyl radical;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, amino, mono or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino or C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; L is C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkanone, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl optionally substituted with aryl, or L is a radical of formula ##STR3## the N-oxide forms, addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, said compounds having gastrointestinal motility stimulating properties. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds as active ingredient, and a method of preparing said compounds and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: N-acyltetrahydroisoquinolines including novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C10-C25 alkyl chain; a substituted C10-C25 alkyl chain; an interrupted C10-C25 alkyl chain; a substituted interrupted C10-C25 alkyl chain; diphenylamino; di-(R.sup.2 -substituted phenyl)amino; di-(heteroaryl)amino; di-R.sup.2 -substituted heteroary)amino; diphenylmethyl; or di-(R.sup.2 -substituted phenyl)methyl;R.sup.2 is hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, halogeno, amino, lower alkylamino or di-(lower alkyl)amino;R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are independently H or --(CH.sub.2 .sub.n --Ar;Ar is phenyl, R.sup.2 -substituted phenyl, heteroaryl or R.sup.2 -substituted heteroaryl;n=0,1 or 2;m=0,1 or 2;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, useful in the treatment of atherosclerosis are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1-dimethylcarbamoyl-3-substituted-5-substituted-1H-1,2,4-triazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, compositions containing those compounds and methods of use.

Abstract: A novel prolinal derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## [wherein A represents alkylene or alkenylene group of from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) or a saturated hydrocarbon ring of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms,R represents hydrogen atom, phenyl group, benzyl group, alkyl group of from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) or cycloalkyl group of from 3 to 7 carbon atoms,B represents alkylene group of from 1 to 8 atom(s) unsubstituted or substituted by phenyl group or benzyl group, or a single bond,D represents carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring unsubstituted or substituted by from one to three of halogen atom, alkyl or alkoxy group of from 1 to 4 carbon atom(s), nitro group or trifluoromethyl group.]possess inhibitory activity on prolyl endopeptidase, and therefore are useful for treating and/or preventing agent as a amnesia.

Abstract: New derivatives of formula (I) in which R.sub.1 =H, halogen, alkyl, alkyloxy, CF.sub.3, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, OH, CH, phenyl or phenoxy, Ar=phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl, thienyl, thieno[2,3-b]thienyl or thieno[3,2-b]thienyl (these groups optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, alkyloxy, CF.sub.3, NH.sub.2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, OH or CN), p=0, 1 or 2, andA--either Z=valency bond and R.sub.2 =HB--or Z=valency bond and R.sub.2 =pyridyl, quinuclidinyl, 3-pyrrolidinyl, 3- or 4-piperidyl (these groups optionally being substituted with alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenyl or phenylalkyl)C--or Z=alkylene radical (1 to 4C) and R.sub.2 =2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl, 3-quinuclidinyl, 2- or 3-pyrrolidinyl, 2-, 3- or 4-piperidyl (optionally substituted with alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, phenyl or phenylalkyl) or R.sub.2 =CON(R.sub.3)(R.sub.4) wherea) either R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form a piperazine optionally substituted with alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, pyridyl, phenyl or phenylalkyl,b) or R.sub.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) or its salt and a process for producing the compounds. The compounds have the effect of dilating neophrovascular tracts; ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkylsulfonyl;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, amino, or lower acylamino;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, amino, or lower alkylsulfonylamino;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or hydroxyl;R is hydrogen or halogen;with the proviso that when R.sup.1 is hydroxyl, there is no case that all of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R are hydrogens, and further with the proviso that when R is hydrogen, A excludes ##STR4## or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Insecticides of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 10-member heterocyclic moiety; R.sub.2 is an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl moiety; X is oxygen, sulfur or --NH--; and R.sub.3 is: (a) an optionally substituted 3-phenoxyphenalkyl, 3-phenoxypyridylalkyl, 3-(pyridyloxy)phenalkyl, 3-phenylaminophenalkyl, 3-benzylphenalkyl or 3-benzyloxyphenalkyl moiety; (b) a benzylfuranylmethyl moiety; (c) a 3- or 4-substituted benzyl or tetrafluorobenzyl moiety; (d) 4-phenoxy-20-butyn-2-yl; or (e) 2-methyl-3-phenylbenzyl.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula ##STR1## or salts thereof; wherein:.alpha. and .beta. together represent a bond and additionally when B is an electron withdrawing group .alpha. can also represent OH and .beta. can represent hydrogen;Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl radical;R represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted alkyl or aralkyl group;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and saturated or unsaturated, cyclic or acyclic aliphatic hydrocarbon residues optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from halogen, OH, carboxy, CN, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, substituted amino, and optioanlly substituted aryl or heteroaryl;A represents a group of formula --XR.sup.3 wherein X is a group of formula --(CHR.sup.6).sub.p --Y--(CHR.sup.7).sub.q -- in which formula: Y represents --O--, --S--, NR.sup.8 or a direct bond, p and q each represent 0, 1 or 2 R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to quinolyloxazole-2-ones which are useful anti-enveloped virus agents by virtue of their ability to act as protein kinase C inhibitors. These derivatives are disclosed to be effective in treating enveloped virus infections including HIV infections and are thus useful in the treatment of AIDS and ARC.

Abstract: The invention describes novel (2-styryl-, 2-naphthyl- and 2-phenethyl-4-o-hydroxyphenyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)alkenoic acids and related tetrazoles and sulphonamides, of the formula I wherein Q completes a benzene or pyridine ring, Y is vinylene, Z is carboxy, 1(H)-tetrazol-5-yl or a group of the formula --CO.NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.6, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, n and m have the meanings defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in conjunction with their pharmaceutical compositions in treating certain pulmonary and/or vascular disorders. The invention also describes various processes and intermediates for the manufacture of the novel compounds.

Abstract: Novel substituted isoquinoline compounds are disclosed together with novel 2-phenylethylamides useful as precursors or intermediates for the production of the isoquinolines. The substituted isoquinolines exhibit activity in antagonizing the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF).