Abstract: The application concerns a method of identifying compounds that can be used to inhibit undesired human CD4.sup.+ T cell immune responses by identifying compounds that block the interaction of CD4 and class II MHC gene products and a method of treatment which comprises administering such an identified compound. The compounds that inhibit undesired human CD4.sup.+ T cell immune responses can be used to treat disease such as multiple sclerosis and to prevent graft rejection and graft versus host disease. More specifically, the application concerns compounds having molecular weights between about 500 and 150 that bind to the GFCC'C" portion of the D1 domain of human CD4 lymphocyte cell surface antigen.

Abstract: This invention is directed to tricyclic compounds which are selective antagonists for NPY (Y5) receptors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition made by combining a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of this invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention further provides a process for making a pharmaceutical composition comprising combining a therapeutically effective amount of the compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptide derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compound and methods of their use as thrombin inhibitors.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein n is an integer between 2 and 6 and R.sub.1 is a methyl group or a group ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, methoxy, methylsulfonyl, or one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 together with another one of the three substituents forms a --O--CH.sub.2 --O-- bridge. The asterisk marks an asymmetric carbon atom.

Abstract: Polycyclic dihydrothiazoles, processes for their preparation, and their pharmaceutical uses are provided. Preferred compounds are represented by the formula I ##STR1## wherein the radicals may have various meanings. The compounds are particularly useful as anorectics.

Abstract: DC107 derivatives represented by formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have antimicrobial activity and antitumor activity are provided: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents CO(CR.sup.4A R.sup.4B).sub.n1 (O(CH.sub.2).sub.p1).sub.n2 OR.sup.5 {wherein n1 represents an integer of 1 or 2; R.sup.4A and R.sup.4B are the same or different, and each represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; p1 and n2 each represents an integer of 1 to 10; and R.sup.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; Y represents an optionally oxidized sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; Z represents a bond or a divalent hydrocarbon group; R.sup.1 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; R.sup.2 represents an optionally amidated or esterified carboxyl group; ring A represents an optionally substituted aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic ring; or a salt thereof. A compound of the above formula possesses cell differentiation inducing factor action-enhancing activity and anti-matrix metalloprotease activity and that is useful in the prevention and treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis, bone fractures, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis, cancer metastasis, and diseases based on nerve degeneration.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which: A is selected from O or S; B is selected from C or N;Z.sub.1 is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene or phenylene;Z.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; W is NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, in which R.sub.1 is selected from H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and R.sub.2 is selected from H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, CONQ.sub.1 Q.sub.2 or CSNQ.sub.1 Q.sub.2 in which Q.sub.1 and Q.sub.2 are independently selected from H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, SO.sub.2 Q.sub.3 or COQ.sub.3 in which Q.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, COOQ.sub.4 in which Q.sub.4 is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with N form a saturated heterocycle, or W is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or thioalkoxy, CONQ.sub.1 Q.sub.2 or CSNQ.sub.1 Q.sub.2, pyridyl, imidazolyl or COOQ.sub.5 in which Q.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl; R.sub.3 is not present when B is N, or is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or halogen; Ar.sub.

Abstract: This invention is directed to novel indole and benzothiazole compounds which are selective for cloned human alpha 2 receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for any indication where use of an alpha 2 agonist may be appropriate. Specifically, this includes use as analgesic, sedative and anaesthetic agents. In addition, this invention includes using such compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, presbyopia, treating migraine, hypertension, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic pain, spasticity, diarrhea, nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence as well as for use as cognition enhancers and ocular vasoconstriction agents. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aldose reductase inhibitors in the treatment, prevention or reversal of diabetic cardiomyopathy in a human subject.

Abstract: DC107 derivatives represented by formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which have antimicrobial activity and antitumor activity are provided: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, lower alkoxyalkyl, aralkyloxyalkyl, lower alkoxyalkoxyalkyl, lower alkoxyalkoxyalkoxyalkyl, aralkyl, tetrahydropyranyl, COR.sup.4, or the like; R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or COR.sup.6 ; R.sup.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sup.7, phthalimidomethyl, or the like; and W represents oxygen or NR.sup.8 (wherein R.sup.8 represents hydroxy, lower alkoxy, lower alkenyloxy, aralkyloxy, substituted or unsubstituted arylsulfonylamino, or lower alkoxycarbonylamino).

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the method of using a 2,3-dihydro-imidazo?2,1-b!benzothiazole derivative for the manufacture of a medicament for the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of humans suffering from ageing of, or degenerative diseases of the nervous and vascular system which are associated with oxidative stress.

Abstract: Plant-protecting active ingredient mixtures having synergistically enhanced action, wherein component I is a compound having plant-immunising action of formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is CN, COOH or a salt thereof, CO--OC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or CO--SC.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;and wherein component II is a compound selected from the groupA) 4-?3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)acryloyl!morpholine ("dimethomorph");B) 5-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo?3,4-b!?1,3!benzothiazole ("tricyclazole"); andC) 3-allyloxy-1,2-benzothiazole-1,1-dioxide ("probenazole").

Abstract: Inhibition of the enzymes cholesterol ester hydrolase (CEH) and/or acyl coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) results in the inhibition of the esterification of cholesterol and are therefore implicated in the inhibition of absorption of cholesterol and thus can lower serum cholesterol levels. Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where Z is ##STR2## or --Ar.sup.1 --(CR.dbd.CR).sub.1-3 --Ar.sup.2, --AR.sup.1 --NR.sup.7 --AR.sup.2 and A is a linking group inhibit the enzymes CEH and/or ACAT (in vitro) and inhibit absorption of cholesterol.

Abstract: This invention is directed to indole and benzothiazole compounds which are selective for cloned human alpha 2 receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for any indication where use of an alpha 2 agonist may be appropriate. Specifically, this includes use as analgesic, sedative and anaesthetic agents. In addition, this invention includes using such compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, presbyopia, treating migraine, hypertension, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic pain, spasticity, diarrhea, nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence as well as for use as cognition enhancers and ocular vasoconstriction agents. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for reducing or preventing cytokine production associated with an inflammatory response, involving administering to a mammal a therapeutically-effective amount of a thiazolidinedione PPAR.gamma. agonist.

Abstract: An imidazothiazole compound having the formula (A): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl or napthyl which may have a substituent, R.sub.2 is an acyl, and the two bonds at dotted line portions may or may not exist simultaneously, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and an agent for overcoming resistance to an anti-neoplastic agent or an enhancer for the effect of an anti-neoplastic agent comprising said compound or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.

Abstract: According to the present invention, compounds selected from the thiozole class of organic molecules are employed as antagonists for receptor-operated ion channels (ROICs) useful in the treatment of a variety of disease states in which ROICs are implicated. ROICs of particular interest are receptor-operated calcium channels (ROCCs). Compounds of particular interest with respect to the subject invention are compounds of the thiazolidinedione class of organic molecules, more particularly ciglitazone. Disease states in which particular utility is expected include vasculoproliferative diseases such as atherosclerosis, restenosis following angioplasty, and other conditions in which PDGF is known to play a role. The utility of the present invention with respect to further studies on the operation of ROICs and ROCCs and their role in disease will be apparent to those of skill in the art.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of cancer in a mammal comprising:(A) a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the General Formulas (1) to (6) ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 is O, S, Se, or >N--R.sub.14, ##STR2## X.sub.2 is O, S, Se, >N--R.sub.15, X.sub.3 is O, S, Se, ##STR3## X.sub.4 is >N--R.sub.19, or Y.sub.1 is O, S, Se, or >N--R.sub.18 ;Z.sub.1 represents an atomic group necessary to form a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring which may be substituted or may have another ring fused therewith;Z.sub.2 is a naphthalene ring, an anthracene ring or a phenanthrene ring which may be substituted; in combination with(B) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent; and a method for treatment of cancer comprising administering the above pharmaceutical composition to a host afflicted with cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: A 5-HT.sub.3 receptor against containing a thiazole derivative as the effective ingredient is provided and is represented by the Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the A ring is substituted or unsubstituted and represents a benzene or a heterocyclic ring with one or two heteroatoms;one of L.sub.1 or L.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sup.g is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CH, N or NR wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;A is a saturated or unsaturated polymethylene chain of 2-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.1.sup.g and R.sub.2.sup.g are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.3.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, nitro or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.4.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy,Y is O or NH, or CO--Y together are a heterocyclic bioisostere;Z is of sub-formula: ##STR2## wherein --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.1 is attached at carbon; and n.sup.1 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.a is a straight or branched chain alkylene of chain length 1-6 carbon atoms terminally substituted by R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 is 3 to 8 membered heterocyclyl, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl or 9 or 10 membered fused bicyclic heteroaryl linked through carbon, or R.sub.7 is C.sub.2-7 alkoxycarbonyl or secondary or tertiary hydroxy substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or C.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X.sub.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --X.sub.2 and the aromatic carbon atoms to which they are attached form 5-7 membered ring wherein X.sub.1 is O or S; X.sub.2 is O, S, NR.sub.5 or NR.sub.6 CO wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or one of X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 is O, S or CH.sub.2 and the other is CH.sub.2 ; x is 1, 2 or 3; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together are Q--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, Q--CH.dbd.CH, or Q--CH.dbd.N where Q is linked either to the R.sub.1 or the R.sub.2 substitution position and Q is O, S or NR.sub.t wherein R.sub.t is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or amino; R.sub.4.sup.1 and R.sub.4.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; Y is O or NH; Z is of sub-formula (a), (b) or (c) and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-membered heteroaryl-oxazolidinones, to processes for their preparation and to their use as medicaments, in particular as antibacterial medicaments.

Abstract: Novel dioxopyrrolo-pyrrole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## as well as hydrates or solvates thereof, which inhibit thrombin-induced or Factor Xa-induced platelet aggregation and fibrinogen clotting in blood plasma. The derivatives can be manufactured from the corresponding maleimides which are N-substituted by .alpha.-amino carboxylic acids of the formula HN(R.sup.2)CH(R.sup.4)COOH, or functional derivatives thereof; and ketones or aldehydes of the formula R.sup.5 C(O)R.sup.6.

Abstract: This invention is directed to indole and benzothiazole compounds which are selective for cloned human alpha 2 receptors. This invention is also related to uses of these compounds for any indication where use of an alpha 2 agonist may be appropriate. Specifically, this includes use as analgesic, sedative and anaesthetic agents. In addition, this invention includes using such compounds for lowering intraocular pressure, presbyopia, treating migraine, hypertension, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemic pain, spasticity, diarrhea, nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence as well as for use as cognition enhancers and ocular vasoconstriction agents. The invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the above-defined compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: An anti-cancer composition comprising a rhodacyanine compound and cyclodextrin or derivative thereof, wherein said rhodacyanine compound is selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following Formula (I), the cation moiety of which has a log P value of 4.5-12: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents O, S, Se, ##STR2## Y.sub.1 represents O, S, Se, or ##STR3## R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group;R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents an atomic group necessary to form a 5- or 6-membered ring;L.sub.1, L.sub.2 and L.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a methine group or nitrogen atom and L.sub.1 and R.sub.3 may combine and form a 5- or 6-membered ring;R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group;R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel substituted pyrazolidinones have been found to exhibit significant binding to cholecystokinin (CCK) receptors and gastrin receptors in the brain and/or peripheral sites such as the pancreas, stomach, and ileum. The pyrazolidinones are CCK and gastrin receptor antagonists and find therapeutic application in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, central nervous system disorders and for appetite regulation in warm-blood vertebrates. Pharmaceutical formulations for such indications are described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of disulfonyl methane compounds for the control of parasites in vertebrate animals.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of cancer in an animal comprising:(A) a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the General Formula (I). ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents an atomic group necessary to form a 5- or 6-membered ring;R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group or an aryl group;L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 each represents a methine group or a substituted methine group;X represents a pharmaceutically acceptable anion;k represents a number necessary for electrical charge balance;n represents 0 or 1; and(B) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.

Abstract: Substitutued heterocyclylisoquinolinium salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders or neurotoxic injuries utilizing them.

Abstract: There are provided methine compounds having the following structure and their analogs, with a high solubility and are usefull as an active ingredient for pharmaceutical composition for treatment of cancer: ##STR1##

Abstract: Compounds which, per molecule, contain at least 2 benzazolyl groups are outstandingly suitable as UV absorbers for sunscreen compositions.

Abstract: Substitutued heterocyclylisoquinolinium salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders or neurotoxic injuries utilizing them.

Abstract: Condensed thiazole derivatives useful as 5-HT.sub.3 receptor agonists are provided and can be represented by the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for the production thereof and a pharmaceutical composition thereof: ##STR1## wherein R, A, L.sub.1, L.sub.2, L, and R.sup.1 -R.sup.

Abstract: A compound of the formula Het--NR--SO.sub.2 --Ph.sup.2 --A--Ph.sup.1 (COOH)(OH) and tautomic form, salts, solvates, C.sub.1-6 alkyl esters and pharmaceutical compositions of the compound. Ph.sup.1 and Ph.sup.2 are benzene rings with the proviso that carboxy and hydroxy are ortho to one another. Het includes an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring which includes conjugated double bonds and binds to nitrogen in NR. The compound is characterized in that A is a bridge which is stable against reduction because it is not azo, and in that R is hydrogen or lower alkyl.The invention also includes the preparation of the compound and its use as a drug, particularly for treating autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention concerns thiazolo- 2,3-a!pyrrole and oxazolo- 1,2-a!pyrrole derivatives of formula I ##STR1## in which HET represents a heterocyclic ring with 3-7 ring atoms which can be substituted by one, two or three residues R.sup.1 which can be the same or different,Y represents an oxygen or sulphur atom, or a SO or SO.sub.2 group,X can be an oxygen or sulphur atom,R denotes an aliphatic residue with 1-9 C-atoms which can be substituted by phenyl or denotes a phenyl ring or a carbocyclic ring with 7-15 C atoms or a heterocyclic ring system each having 5 or 6 ring atoms,in which the aforementioned phenyl rings, carbocyclic rings or heterocyclic ring system can be substituted once or several times, if desired, and R1-R5 denote hydrogen or an aliphatic residue, as well as their tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers and physiologically tolerated salts.

Abstract: Since sulfonamide derivatives of the present invention show strong inhibitory activity against cysteine protease such as calpain papain, cathepsin B, cathepsin H, cathepsin L, they can be used as remedies for muscular dystrophy, cataract, myocardial infarction, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophia, osteoporosis, hypercalcemia or the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of disulfonyl methane compounds for the control of parasites in vertebrate animals.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydroxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group or an amino group of general formula --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 in which R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a straight or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, an allyl group or a methoxyethyl group, or alternatively --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 represents a heterocycle containing 3 to 6 carbon atoms,Y represents a thienyl group optionally substituted by an alkyl group, andX represents a hydrogen or halogen atom,are useful as anticonvulsants and auxiolytics.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of viral or retroviral infections, whereby R signifies a hydrogen atom or a straight-chained or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl radical with 1-7 carbon atoms, which can possibly be substituted by phenyl, or a phenyl ring which can possibly be substituted one or more times by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxyl, trifluoromethyl, methylsulphonyl or halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine or bromine, n stands for the numbers 0, 1 or 2, as well as of their pharmacologically compatible salts or tautomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiazole derivatives corresponding to the general formula: ##STR1## in which: - R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent hydrogen; a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; a phenyl group or a phenyl group monosubstituted or polysubstituted by a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, nitro or hydroxyl group; or one of the groups R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen and the other represents a naphthyl group; a benzyl group; an .alpha.,.alpha.-dimethyl-benzyl group; a cyclohexyl group; a biphenyl group; a thienyl group or an adamantyl group; or alternatively R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, taken together, represent a group; ##STR2## in which the phenyl group is bonded to the 4-position of the thiazole and the group (CH.sub.2).sub.m to the 5-position, m represents an integer equal to 2 or 3 and R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen or a nitro group, R.sub.3 is H or an alkyl group and R.sub.4 is notably an alkyl substituted by an amino group, a pyrrolidino, or a pydridino group.

Abstract: A 2-Acylaminothiazole of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is H, an alkyl or a substituted alkyl; R.sub.IV is a cycloalkyl, an aromatic group such as phenyl or a heterocyclic group which are unsubstituted or substituted; R.sub.V is a substituted alkyl, a substituted carboxy such as an ester or an amide; or R.sub.IV and R.sub.V together represent a phenoxyalkylene group which may be substituted on the phenyl; and Z is a heterocyclic e.g. indolyl group; or a salt of compound (I).

Abstract: A novel benzothiazole or benzimidazole derivative represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X represents a sulfur atom or a NH group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkoxy group, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl group, a vinyl group, an aryl group or an acyl group; m is an integer of 1, 2 or 3; and n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2, which shows an excellent acid secretion suppressing effect and gastric mucosa protecting effect, and an antiulcer agent containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Mazindol and other nonreinforcing dopamine uptake inhibitors are effective to lessen craving for abused substances.

Abstract: 1-Phenyl substituted-1H,3H-thiazole [3,4-a] benzimidazoles are prepared by reaction of o.phenilendiamine with a substituted benzaldehyde and with 2-mercaptoacetic acid. The new compounds are antiviral products.

Abstract: Substituted hydroxylamines of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 stands for an aromatic or heterocyclic radical,are especially useful in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinaemia, lipoproteinaemia and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Methods of using comminuted Alder bark as a stimulator of seed germination and growth media comprising comminuted Alder bark are disclosed. Also disclosed are seed treatment dusts comprising an active ingredient, a diluent material and comminuted Alder bark and methods of using these dusts. The active ingredients include fungicides, insecticides and other pesticides. The diluent materials used include clays and talcs.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of compounds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a phenyl radical of the general formula: ##STR2## or R.sub.1 is a 5 or 6 membered heterocycle or when X is a valency bond R.sub.1 is also H, OH, mercapto, amino, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio, formylaminoalkyl, pyridylcarbonylamino, cycloalkyl, or cycloalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl or hydroxyalkyl of claim 1 or 2 for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions with an erythrocyte aggregation inhibition action useful, for example, in states of shock or circulatory disturbance.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thieno-(3',4'-4,5)imidazo(2,1-b)thiazole derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, halogen or CF.sub.3 andR.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and, in the case in which R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, their pharmaceutically utilizable salts, a process for the preparation of these compounds and their use for the treatment of cancer or rheumatoid arthritis caused by a defective immune system.