Abstract: The invention concerns heterocyclic nitromethane derivatives of the formula 1 as defined hereinafter (and their non-toxic salts) wherein the heterocyclic moiety Q is thienyl, benzothienyl or dibenzothienyl and may bear a wide variety of optional substituents, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nitromethane derivatives are inhibitors of the enzyme aldose reductase and are of value in the treatment of certain complications of diabetes and galactosemia.

Abstract: Certain propanobicyclic amine compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as psychotic disorders, convulsions, dystonia and cerebral ischemia. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Y and Z is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenalkyl, phenyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, phenalkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, halo, haloalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be taken together to form oxo;wherein each of R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11, R.sup.12, R.sup.13 and R.sup.14 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, henalkyl and phenyl; wherein G within the nitrogen-containing cyclohetero moiety is selected from ##STR2## wherein R.sup.15 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, alkoxyalkyl and hydroxyalkyl; wherein each of R.sup.16 and R.sup.

Abstract: Pyrroline compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) are effective in the treatment of retroviral infection and lymphadenopathy.

Abstract: A group of five- and six-membered heterocyclic compounds having a nitrogen in the ring and 2 to 3 hydroxyl substituents on the ring are effective inhibitory agents of human immunodeficiency virus.

Abstract: Compounds useful for the treatment of patients suffering from muscle spasms of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, in any position on the phenyl nucleus, represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or the radical ##STR3## in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different each represents a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or form together with the nitogen atom to which they are joined, a heterocyclic radical optionally containing another heteroatom, or NO.sub.2, or OR', R' representing hydrogen, a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, or an SR.sub.4 or S(O)R.sub.5 radical, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 representing a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or R represents naphthyl, optionally substituted by an R.sub.

Abstract: New pyrrolidone compounds of the formula: ##STR1## in which: R is OR", SR" or N (R.sub.3 R.sub.4)R' is optionally substituted alkyl or aryl, andthe carbon in the 5-position of the pyrrolidone ring, which is substituted by CH.sub.2 R has the R or S configuration.These new compounds and their physiologically tolerable salts may be used therapeutically especially in the treatment of asthenias, ischaemic syndromes and nervous disorders associated with normal or pathological ageing.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of propanoic acid of the formula ##STR1## Useful as fungicides, insecticides and miticides, to processes for preparing them, to compositions containing them, and to methods of using them to combat fungi, especially fungal infections of plants, and to kill or control insects and mites.

Abstract: The dermal use of non-irritating retinoids such as the esters and amides of 13-cis and 13-trans-retinoic acid for effecting the reduction and reversal of photoaging and skin cancer is disclosed.

Abstract: Insecticidal, acaricidal, herbicidal and antimycotic 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl,Z represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,n represents a number from 0-3,R represents hydrogen or represents the groups --CO--R.sup.1 or --CO--O--R.sup.2, in whichR.sup.1 represents alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl or cycloalkyl which can be interrupted by hetero atoms, each of which radicals is optionally substituted by halogen, or represents optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenylalkyl, substituted hetaryl, substituted phenoxyalkyl or substituted hetaryloxyalkyl, or represents optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted phenylalkyl, substituted hetaryl, substituted phenoxyalkyl and substituted hetaryloxyalkyl, andR.sup.

Abstract: A maleimide derivative useful as an active agent for a fungicide for agriculture and horticulture, having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X and Y each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, an aralkyloxy group or a trifluoromethyl group,Z represents a chlorine atom or bromine atom,and R represents a straight or branched alkyl group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxyalkyl group having 2 to 5 carbon atoms, an oxoalkyl group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group or a phenyl alkyl group which may be substituted.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disorders, together with a pharmaceutical composition comprising short chain fatty acids that is useful therein, is described in this invention. The administration of short chain fatty acids of about 2 to about 6 carbon-length to patients afflicated with inflammatory bowel disorders is shown to effectively alleviate the symptoms of the treated disorder.

Abstract: Pyrrolidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkanoyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or lower alkyl and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, wherein n is a whole number of 2 to 4 and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each, independently, are hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 taken together with the nitrogen atom are a pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl or morpholinyl group which is optionally substituted by one or two lower alkyl groups,enantiomers thereof, and acid addition salts of compounds of formula I and their enantiomers which are basic, are useful in the control or prevention of cerebral insufficiency or in the improvement of intellectual capacity. The compounds of formula I of the invention can be prepared starting from starting materials hereinafter described, and are useful as medicaments, for example, in the form of pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Provided are microbiocidal solutions comprising an aryl alkanol solvent and a microbiocidal compound dissolved therein. The solutions may be used to impart microbiocidal properties to polymer compositions.

Abstract: Prodrugs of bio-active hydroxyaromatic drugs having the structural formula:A pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug of a biologically active, therapeutically effective hydroxyaromatic drug, said prodrug being selected from the group consisting of, (A) compounds having the structural formula:DRUG--O--CR'R"--Z].sub.nwherein:DRUG --O-- is the hydroxyaromatic O-dehydro residue of said drug;R' and R' may be the same or different and may be H, alkyl, aryl or electron withdrawing groups;Z is a displaceable leaving group; andn is an integer in the range of from 1 to 3, and (B) pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The dermal use of non-irritating retinoids such as the esters and amides of 13-cis and 13-trans-retinoic acid for effecting the reduction and reversal of photoaging and skin cancer is disclosed.

Abstract: The antihypoxic drug with verebroprotective and hepatoprotective action contains piracetam and orotic acid or their pharmaceutically tolerable salts in a weight ratio of from 500:1 to 1:2. This combined drug is administered for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases and exogenic intoxications in daily doses respectively from 0.150 to 50 g and from 0.030 to 0.30 g of both components. The synergistic effect of the combination is shown in the antihypoxic action as confirmed by clinical data. The drug can be administered orally or parenterally. The oral therapy comprises tablets, capsules, pills, solutions and emulsions and is applied in slight forms of exogenic intoxications, whereas the parenterally therapy is suitable in case of severe diseases and acute exogenic intoxications leading to complex injuries of the organism.

Abstract: Compounds useful for the treatment of patients suffering from muscle spasms of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R represents the radical ##STR2## in which R.sub.1, in any position on the phenyl nucleus, represents a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or the radical ##STR3## in which R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, identical or different each represents a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are joined, a heterocyclic radical optionally containing another heteroatom, or NO.sub.2, or OR', R' representing hydrogen, a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, or an SR.sub.4 or S(O)R.sub.5 radical, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 representing a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, containing up to 8 carbon atoms, or R represents naphthyl, optionally substituted by an R.sub.

Abstract: The invention concerns fungicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R signifies a chlorine, bromine or iodine atom, n 0, 1, 2 or 3 and X, X', Y and Z have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin or hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises:(i) a chemical inhibitor of glycosidase activity chosen from lactams having the structure: ##STR1## where A.sup.1 and A.sup.6 are --H, --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 OT or ##STR3## A.sup.1 and A.sup.6 being the same or different, and at least one of which being the group: ##STR4## in a lactam ring; and where Q is --OT', --NHT' or a lactam linkage to A.sup.1 or A.sup.6 ;the Q groups being the same or different, and at least one of which is involved in a lactam linkage;and where T is the same or different and is chosen from --H, --C.sub.p H.sub.2p+1 or a metal ion,T' is --H or --COC.sub.p H.sub.2p+1, andp is an integer of from 1 to 22;provided that:where any of the Q groups is --OT' or --NHT',then that group or groups can be of either stereochemical configuration with respect to the plane of the ring; and(ii) a cosmetically acceptable vehicle for the chemical inhibitor.

Abstract: Novel N-aryl derivatives of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-L-arabinitol and their acylated derivatives are disclosed. These compounds have useful antiviral activity.

Abstract: Polyhaloalkene compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is sulfur, oxygen, or nitrogen, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are fluorine, Z is hydrogen or the same as Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2, and n is 1-4; provided that:(A) when X is sulfur, Z is fluorine and R is thienyl or substituted thienyl, thianaphthyl or substituted thianaphthyl, thiazolinyl or substituted thiazolinyl, oxadiazolyl or substituted oxadiazolyl, 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyloxycarbonylmethyl, thiadiazolyl substituted by halogen or R.sup.2 S, wherein R.sup.2 is 3,4,4-trifluoro-3-butenyl or R.sup.2 is phenylmethyl or phenylthiomethyl each optionally substituted by halogen or nitro; or R is thiadiazolyl substituted by R.sup.3, wherein R.sup.3 is substituted aryl, arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, haloarylthio, cyanoalkylthio, arylalkylthio, aryloxyalkylthio, arylthioalkylthio, heterocycloalkylthio, alkenylthio, haloalkenylthio, halocycloalkylalkenylthio, wherein said aryl or heterocyclic groups of R.sup.

Abstract: A maleimide derivative having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a phenyl group which may be substituted, or an aralkyl group having 7 to 10 carbon atoms, and X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, and a production process thereof as well as a agricultural and horticultural fungicide containing, as an active ingredient, the maleimide derivative.

Abstract: New N-substituted dichloromaleimides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R stands for hydrogen or alkylAr stands for optionally substituted aryl,A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 independently of one another each stand for optionally substituted alkylene andn stands for a number 0 or 1,with the exception of the compound 2-(dichloromaleimido)acetanilide, have been found. These compounds are useful as pesticides, especially as fungicides and bactericides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof: ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group, X represents oxygen or sulphur, and R and --NH.sub.2 are cis; are of use in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders, and are also useful as anticonvulsant agents and muscle relaxants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is sulfur or optionally substituted imino group; Y is a bond, oxygen, phenylene, phenyleneoxy, or oxyphenyleneoxy; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue; R.sup.2 is optionally substituted hydrocarbon residue; and R.sup.1 may form, together with the imino-nitrogen atom as X, a nitrogen-containing 5- to 7-membered ring, production and use thereof.The compound (I) of the present invention has an anti-oxidation activity and activities of preventing or improving functional disorders due to biologically active oxygen species, thus being useful as a pharmaceutical agent for prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the circulatory system.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein V is an oxygen or a sulphur atom; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted arylalkoxy, optionally substituted acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, acylamino, nitro, nitrile, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, or --COR.sup.6 groups; or the groups X and Y, when they are in adjacent positions on the phenyl ring, may join to form a fused ring, either aromatic or aliphatic, optionally containing one or more heteroatoms; and Z is optionally substituted methylene, optionally substituted amino, oxygen or sulphur and when Z is a substituted methylene group, the substituent may join the 2-position of the phenyl ring to form a non-aromatic fused ring; R.sup.1 and R.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from intellectual or nervous asthenias, memory failures, senescence or mental strain of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R' represents hydrogen, linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, acyl containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or aralkyl containing from 7 to 15 carbon atoms and R represents aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, possibly substituted, or a mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic aromatic radical possibly substituted; also process and intermediates for their preparation, therapeutic compositions containing those compounds and method of use.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions comprising a compound having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein each X, Y and Z may represent oxygen, sulfur or two hydrogen atoms, provided however that, when Z represents two hydrogen atoms, both X and Y represent oxygen or sulfur and when Z represents oxygen or sulfur at least one of X and Y must represent oxygen or sulfur; m is 2-6; R' is H or a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms; n is 0-17 and R is --CH.sub.3, ##STR2## wherein R" is H or halogen. The invention also provides compositions comprising a physiologically-active agent and the hereinabove recited 1-substituted azacycloalkane compound in an amount effective to enhance the penetration of the physiologically-active agent through the skin or other membrane of the body of an animal.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from intellectual or nervous asthenias, memory failures, senescence or mental strain of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R' and R.sub.2, being identical or different, represent hydrogen, a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, acyl containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or aralkyl containing from 7 to 15 carbon atoms, R.sub.1 represents a possibly substituted aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, or a possibly substituted mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic aromatic radical; also therapeutic compositions containing those compounds and method of use.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from intellectual or nervous asthenias, memory failures, senescence or mental strain of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R' represents hydrogen, a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 8 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, acyl containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or aralkyl containing from 7 to 15 carbon atoms and R represents aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, possibly substituted, or a mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic aromatic radical, possibly substituted; also thereapeutic compositions containing those compounds and method of use.

Abstract: Esters and amides of 13-trans-retinoic acid are disclosed which are used for the treatment of acne and skin diseases.

Abstract: Compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from intellectual or nervous asthenias, memory failures, senescence or metal strain of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R' represents hydrogen, linear, branched or cyclic alkyl containing up to 12 carbon atoms, alkenyl containing from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, acyl containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or aralkyl containing from 7 to 15 carbon atoms and R represents aryl containing up to 14 carbon atoms, possibly substituted, or a mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic aromatic radical possibly substituted, provided that if R is unsubstituted phenyl, R' does not represent methyl or ethyl; also therapeutic compositions containing those compounds and method of use.

Abstract: Acylated derivatives of 1,4-dideoxy-1,4-imino-L-arabinitol and their N-alkyl and N-hydroxyalkyl derivatives in which all the free hydroxyl groups are acylated with acyl groups having from one to six carbon atoms and in which the N-alkyl substituents in the N-alkyl and N-hydroxyalkyl derivatives contain from one to fourteen carbon atoms are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides R(+)-3-amino-1-hydroxypyrrolidin-2-one of formula I: ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, which compound is useful as an anticonvulsant agent and in the treatment and/or prevention of neurodegenerative disorders.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a compound with diuretic properties and of a magnesium supplementation in the form of magnesium monoaspartate hydrochloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide or magnesium carbonate, and optionally of a potassium supplementation, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising a compound with diuretic properties and a magnesium supplementation in the form of magnesium monoasparate hydrochloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, or magnesium carbonate and optionally a potassium supplementation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocidal fine powder with increased biocidal activity and an agricultural suspension containing the biocidal fine powder and an adjuvant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene-type nonionic surface active agents and polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkylaryl ether phosphates or their salts.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## with R.sup.1 equal to H or (cyclo)alk(en)yl, R.sup.2 equal to H or alkyl, R.sup.3 equal to alkyl, R.sup.4 /R.sup.5 equal to H, alkyl or acyl, and Y equal to H, alkyl, CF.sub.3 or Hal, are described, as are processes for the preparation thereof.They are effective diuretics and antihypertensive agents with a lipid-lowering action.

Abstract: Substituted 1-phenyl-3-methyl-pyrrolidinediones of the general formula: ##STR1## in which R may represent fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, CN, SCN or methanesulfonyl, Z represents one or more of the same or different substituents selected from fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, NO.sub.2, CN, SCN, sulfamoyl, phenoxy, an alkyl having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a halogenalkyl having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 1 to 7 halogen atoms selected from fluorine, chlorine or bromine, an alkyloxy having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a halogenalkoxy having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and 1 to 4 halogen atoms selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine and bromine, an allyloxy or ethoxycarbonyl, and n is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 with the following types of substitutions: 2-, 4-, 2,3-, 2,4-, 2,5-, 2,6-, 3,4-, 2,3,4-, 2,3,5-, 2,3,6-, 2,4,5-, 2,4,6-, 3,4,5-, 2,3,4,5-, 2,4,5,6- and 2,3,5,6-. The invention also relates to a process for making the compounds, which are active ingredients of fungicidal agents.

Abstract: 3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-benzylidene)-2-pyrrolidone and N-substituted derivatives thereof are described. The substituent includes alkyl, alkoxy, alkynyl phenyl-alkylene, hydroxy-alkylene and amino-alkylene. They are effective as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antithermic agent, and they have a low toxicity.

Abstract: Memory enhancing 1-(benzenesulfonyl)-2-oxo-5-alkoxy-pyrrolidines are prepared by alkylation of the corresponding pyrrolidones or pyrrolidone precursors.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-hydroxy pyrrolidone derivatives which help restore learning and memory difficulties associated with ageing. A compound of the invention is 2-(4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidineacetamido)acetamide.

Abstract: The therapeutic compounds useful in the treatment of patients suffering from intellectual or nervous asthenias, memory failures or old age and excessive intellectual fatigue having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents an alkyl radical, linear or branched, containing up to 8 carbons atoms, an acyl radical containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl radical containing from 3 to 6 carbon atoms and R represents an aryl radical containing up to 14 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or substituted, or a mono- or polycyclic heterocyclic radical, unsubstituted or substituted. Also, therapeutic compositions containing the compound, method of preparing the compound and method of use.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein V is an oxygen or a sulphur atom; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, optionally substituted alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy, optionally substituted arylalkoxy, optionally substituted acyloxy, optionally substituted amino, acylamino, nitro, nitrile, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.3, --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.5, or --COR.sup.6 groups; or the groups X and Y, when they are in adjacent positions on the phenyl ring, may join to form a fused ring, either aromatic or aliphatic, optionally containing one or more heteroatoms; and Z is optionally substituted methylene, optionally substituted amino, oxygen or sulphur and when Z is a substituted methylene group, the substituent may join the 2-position of the phenyl ring to form a non-aromatic fused ring; R.sup.1 and R.

Abstract: A guanidinobenzoic ester derivative having the formula is novel and effective to inhibit enzymes such as trypsin, plasmin and thrombin, being useful for treatment of the pancreatitis and hemorrhagic disease and thrombosis. ##STR1## wherein X represents a group of the formula: ##STR2## in which Y is a group of the formula: --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, m being an integer of 2 or 3, ##STR3## or a group of the formula:--ORin which R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and n represents an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: Fungicidal or insecticidal seed dressings characterized by a water content substantially greater than that of the carrier vehicle providing homogeneous coating.

Abstract: There is described the use of pyrrothine derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 signify hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 hydrogen, methyl or an acyl group with 1 to 5 carbon atoms and X and Y signify hydrogen, an equivalent of a physiolgically acceptable cation or together a single bond, for the inhibition of the allergen-induced degranulation of peripheral leukocytes.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which each of A and B independently represents a halogen atom or an alkyl group; m is 0 or 1; Q represents a group of general formula ##STR2## in which R is as defined, or Q represents a group of general formula --CR.sup.2 R.sup.3 R.sub.4 in which R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined; together with processes for the preparation of such compounds, pesticidal compositions containing them and their pesticidal use, and certain novel intermediates.

Abstract: Esters and amides of 13-cis-retinoic acid are disclosed which are used for the treatment of acne and skin diseases.

Abstract: Cataract in mammalian lenses can be prevented or reversed by applying a solution of an imidoester, a N-hydroxysuccinimide-ester or hydrogen peroxide to the lens under conditions that permit the solution to interact with the lens constituents.