Abstract: The particle diameter of itraconazole, insoluble drug, is reduced and crystallinity thereof is changed from crystalline into amorphous, increasing water solubility and a dissolution rate thereof. The improved itraconazole is applied to an oral adminstration drug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-amino acid nitrile derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and/or pharmaceutically acceptable esters thereof. The compounds are cysteine protease inhibitors useful for the treatment of diseases associated with cysteine proteases, such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tumor metastasis, glomerulonephritis, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, instable angina pectoris, stroke, plaque rupture, transient ischemic attacks, amaurosis fugax, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, restenosis after angioplasty and stent placement, abdominal aortic aneurysm formation, inflammation, autoimmune disease, malaria, ocular fundus tissue cytopathy and respiratory disease.

Abstract: Methods of using prostaglandin agonists for the reduction of intraocular pressure, and accordingly glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an amino group which may be substituted; R2 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group which may be substituted; X is a methyne group which may be substituted or N(O)m (m is 0 or 1); a ring A is a homo- or hetero-cycle which is substituted by a halogen atom, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or lower alkylenedioxy; and a ring B is a homo- or hetero-cycle which may be substituted; or a salt thereof, which exhibits excellent cell differentiation-inducing action and cell differentiation-inducing factor action-enhancing action, and is useful in the treatment and prevention of various nerve diseases or bone/joint diseases.

Abstract: Impulse Control Disorders (ICD's) are characterized by harmful behaviors performed in response to irresistible impulses. The essential feature of an ICD is the failure to resist an impulse, drive, or temptation and to perform an act that is harmful to the person or to others. The present invention comprises methods for the treatment or prevention of ICD's using a class of sulfamates of the following formula: wherein X is CH2 or oxygen, and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as herein defined. Further, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I) as well as methods for their use and intermediates form part of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel benzopyranyl guanidine derivatives of the formula 1, process for preparation therof and pharmaceutical use of the benzopyranyl guanidine derivatives. The benzopyranyl guanidine derivatives of the present invention can be used for protecting heart, neuronal cell or brain damage, preserving organs, and also the benzopyranyl guanidine derivatives are pharmacologically useful for inhibiting NO generation, and for suppressing lipid peroxidation, angiogenesis or restenosis. Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, n and * are each defined in specification.

Abstract: The application discloses substituted norbornylamino derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostics and a medicament comprising them

Abstract: Pesticidally active cyclohexadienyl derivative compounds of the formula I that are esters, oximes or amides are claimed. These compounds may be used as fungicides, acaricides and insecticides in plant protection.

Abstract: A process for preventing the transfer of harmful organisms of zooplankton including the epifauna thereof and of phytoplankton including its resting stages, which are taken up with the ballast water of ships and transferred to another locality on discharge. The organisms are substantially destroyed by the addition of an agent containing a water-soluble percarboxylic acid with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, particularly an aqueous solution containing peracetic acid and/or performic acid and hydrogen peroxide, in a quantity of 0.1 to 200 mg of percarboxylic acid per liter of ballast water and allowing it to react before discharge. In a preferred embodiment, cyanide is also added to the ballast water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives of &agr;-conindendrin, &bgr;-conindendrin, sikkimotoxin, and podophyllotoxin having at least one methyleneoxy bridge wherein the oxygen atom extends to the benzhydrylic carbon atom.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): wherein: R represents: a group of formula (i):  wherein X, Y and W are as defined in the description, or a group of formula (ii): —A—G  (ii) wherein: A represents a single bond or an optionally substituted alkylene chain, G represents a group selected from hydrogen, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, —OR2, —O—T1—NR3R4, —O—T1—NR2—T′1—NR3R4, —NR3R4, —NR2—T1—NR3R4, —NR2—T1—OR5, —NR2—T1—CO2R6, —NR2—T1—C(O)R6, —C(O)—NR3R4, —C(O)—NR2—T2, —O—C(O)T2, —O—C(S)—T2, —NR2—C(O)—T2, —NR2—C(S)—T2, —O—C(O)—O—T2, —O—C(O)—NR2—T2, —O—C(S)—O—T2, —O—C(S)—NR2—T2, —NR2—C(O)—O—T2,

Abstract: A liquid pesticidal composition, which is substantially free of water, comprising a hydrophobic pesticide or mixture of pesticides dissolved in an organic solvent and comprising as surfactants (a) a castor oil ethoxylate having 30-50 mol ethoxylate, (b) a branched C8-C18 alcohol ethoxylate having 5-10 mol ethoxylate, and (c) a tristyrenephenol-ethoxylate having 8-30 mol ethoxylate, or its phosphate or salt thereof. The compositions also include gels having a viscosity of 500 to 20,000 mPas and comprising additionally a gelling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the use of specified inhibitors of multicatalytic protease (MCP) for use as inducers of programmed cell death (i.e., apoptosis) in tumor cells, and more particularly as anti-tumor agents. The present invention provides methods for inducing apoptosis in transformed cells, inhibiting proliferation of transformed cells, and inhibiting the growth of tumors using the MCP inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel genipin derivatives which have an excellent liver protection activity with little cytotoxicity, and these compounds are so stable in vivo that they do not induce any side effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides covalent conjugates of topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II inhibitors. Such compounds have a structure according to formula I: TI—L—TII  (I) wherein: TI is a topoisomerase I inhibitor such as a camptothecin group; TII is a topoisomerase II inhibitor such as an amsacrine, ellipticine, epipodophyllotoxin, or anthracycline antibiotic group; and L is a linking group. The compounds are useful for inhibiting topoisomerase I and II enzymes, for promoting cellular differentiation, and for treating cancer.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain and/or bloating or abdominal distension, the composition including a carrier vehicle and a vanilloid compound. The carrier vehicle enables the vanilloid compound to be released in the lower gastrointestinal tract. The vanilloid compound has the effect of desensitizing nerves in the lower gastrointestinal tract, thereby leading to symptomatic relief. Preferred vanilloid compounds are capsaicin and resiniferatoxin.

Abstract: An ectoparasite-controlling agent for animals comprising 0.1 to 20% by weight of the neonocotinoid compounds defined in the specification and 10 to 95% by weight of a glycol or glycol monoalkyl ether has an excellent effectiveness by the application methods such as spot-on and pour-on application.

Abstract: A composition for the upregulation of expression of cell antigens, without inducing shedding, which comprises a protein kinase C activator is provided by this invention. Further provided by this invention is a method of detecting and treating tumor cells comprising contacting tumor cells with an effective amount of a protein kinase C activator for the upregulation of expression of antigens of tumor cells, without inducing antigen shedding, and detecting the presence of said antigen or then further contacting said tumor cells with an effective amount of an antibody directed to said antigen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the following general formula (1) ##STR1## (wherein X represents O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, or NH, Y is a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon residue containing 1 through 6 carbon atoms and having an overall molecular weight of not less than 15 and not more than 400, and the hydrocarbon residue, when the residue is ring, may contain one or two hetero-atoms in the ring, and Z is a carboxyl group, a group derived therefrom or an aliphatic hydrocarbon residue having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be substituted or unsabstituted) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof (excluding (1R,2S)-2-[(2R)-(2-acetyl-amino-2-carboxyethyl)thiomethyl]-3-oxo-1-cyclope ntane-carboxylic acid (cystacyclin)), a method for production thereof and a medicinal use thereof. The compound of the present invention is useful as a neuron differentiation accelerator.

Abstract: A composition for the upregulation of expression of cell antigens, without inducing shedding, which comprises a protein kinase C activator is provided by this invention. Further provided by this invention is a method of detecting and treating tumor cells comprising contacting tumor cells with an effective amount of a protein kinase C activator for the upregulation of expression of antigens of tumor cells, without inducing antigen shedding, and detecting the presence of said antigen or then further contacting said tumor cells with an effective amount of an antibody directed to said antigen.

Abstract: This invention provides for pharmaceutical formulations of compounds which are useful as protective agents when administered to patients also receiving antineoplastic drugs. The invention also includes methods of reducing the toxicity of various antineoplastic agents by administering an effective amount of the protective agent to a patient receiving one or more antineoplastic agents. The compounds useful as protective agents have either a sulfhydryl moiety or are reducible disulfides.

Abstract: Substituted amino compounds of general formula (I) ##STR1## are described, as are a method of preparing them and their use as drugs, especially as analgesics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula (I), or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester: ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 is an aryl group or a heteroaromatic ring group; Ar is a group of the formula ##STR2## each of Ar.sup.2 and Ar.sup.3 is an aryl group or a heteroaromatic ring group; Cy is an aryl group, a heteroaromatic ring group or an aliphatic ring group which may contain one or two oxygen atoms; A.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-4 chain hydrocarbon group; m is an integer of from 1 to 6; each of n and p is an integer of from 0 to 3; Q.sup.1 is a single bond, a group of the formula --CH.sub.2 O--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 S-- or --SCH.sub.2 --, or a C.sub.1-6 chain hydrocarbon group; Q.sup.2 is a single bond or a group of the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --W--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --; Q.sup.3 is a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a methylene group, a vinylene group or a group of the formula --CO--, --NH--, --COO--, --OCO--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --OCH.sub.

Abstract: New therapeutic agents of carboxylic acid derivatives are disclosed, which are represented by the compounds of the following formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, ##STR1## These compounds are useful as a matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic ethyl alkylamides of formula I are active as melatonergic agents. ##STR1## wherein Z=CH (when a double bond is present) or (CH.sub.2).sub.n, wherein n is 1-4;X=O, CH.sub.2, or CH (when a double bond is present);R=C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or C.sub.1-3 haloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1-4 trifluoromethylalkyl, C.sub.1-6 aminoalkyl; andY=H, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy or halogen.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; R.sup.3 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; R.sup.4 represents H or a hydrocarbon group; ring A represents a substituted benzene ring; X represents a C.sub.2-4 alkylene group etc.; and Y represents a bond or a lower alkylene group, or salts thereof is useful as prophylactic or therapeutic agents of diseases related with melatonin activity.

Abstract: Antineoplastic cyclolignan derivatives are of formula (I): ##STR1## in which Ar is a 3,4,5-trialkoxyphenyl or 4-hydroxy-3,5-dialkoxyphenyl; X is an oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atom, a methine group .dbd.CH-- or an alkylmethine group .dbd.C(alkyl)--; Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, (poly)haloalkyl, aryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, (poly)haloalkylamino, arylamino, acyl or acetamido group, or the group Y is absent; Z is an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, acyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl group; and the dotted lines indicate one double bond located at position .DELTA..sup.7-8 or .DELTA..sup.8-8'.

Abstract: An amide derivative represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a C.sub.1-40 hydrocarbon; R.sup.2 represents a C.sub.1-6 alkylene; R.sup.3 represents H, OH or alkoxyl; R.sup.4 represents a C.sub.1-39 hydrocarbon; R.sup.5 represents ##STR2## with the proviso that when R.sup.5 represents ##STR3## R.sup.3 does not represent OH; and a composition of the amide derivative for topical application to human skin. The composition improves the barrier function of the stratum corneum, providing improvement and prevention of dermatitis, skin roughness, or similar disorders.

Abstract: Antineoplastic cyclolignan derivatives are of formula (I): ##STR1## in which Ar is a 3,4,5-trialkoxyphenyl or 4-hydroxy-3,5-dialkoxyphenyl; X is an oxygen, sulphur or nitrogen atom, a methine group .dbd.CH-- or an alkylmethine group .dbd.C(alkyl)--; Y is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl, (poly)haloalkyl, aryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, (poly)haloalkylamino, arylamino, acyl or acetamido group, or the group Y is absent; Z is an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, acyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or aryloxycarbonyl group; and the dotted lines indicate one double bond located at position .DELTA..sup.7-8 or .DELTA..sup.8-8'.

Abstract: A composition which is capable of releasing acrolein and is easy to handle contains (i) an acetal of acrolein with a C.sub.1-6 alcohol with 1 to 4 hydroxyl groups and (ii) an acid soluble therein and chemically compatible with a pK.sub.s value of less than 4 and (iii) is anhydrous. A preferred composition contains 2-vinyl-1,3-dioxolane as acetal, anhydrous oxalic acid, fumaric acid or maleic acid or a mixture of mono- and di(C.sub.1 - to C.sub.3 -)alkyl phosphate as acid and, in addition, a non-ionic surfactant. The acrolein is released at the site of use upon contact with for example water for the purpose of combatting microbial, vegetable and animal pests.

Abstract: Compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts suitable for treating central nervous system disorders associated with the dopamine D3 receptor activity of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently chosen from hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, OCH.sub.3, OH, OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, OSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3, SOR.sub.5, CO.sub.2 R.sub.5, CONH.sub.2, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, COR.sub.5, CN, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, SO.sub.2 NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, SO.sub.2 R.sub.5, --OCO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --NCO--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --CH.sub.2 O--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --CH.sub.2 OH, --CO-Aryl, --NHSO.sub.2 -Aryl, --NHSO.sub.2 --(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), phthalimide, thiophenyl, pyrrol, pyrrolinyl, oxazolyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together form --O(CH.sub.2).sub.1-2 O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.3-6 -- (except that only one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be hydrogen or OH in any such compound); R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently chosen from C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of persistent free radicals, in particular persistent free radicals having a carbon-based .pi.-bonded electronic system available for delocalization of the unpaired electrons as image enhancing agents in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in particular electron spin resonance enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (ESREMRI). The invention also relates to contrast media containing such radicals and to the use of such radicals and their non-radical precursors in the manufacture of MRI and ESREMRI contrast media.

Abstract: A pediculicidal composition is provided which is effective against both adult lice and lice eggs and additionally exhibits a strong repellent effect on adult lice. The active ingredient is piperonal which is generally used in solution at a concentration of at least 3%. An additional component of the composition is a film-forming material which is capable of holding the piperonal in contact with the host for at least two hours.

Abstract: Prodrugs containing an active drug molecule linked to a polyethylene glycol group, and a method of use thereof are described. Exemplary soluble ester prodrugs contain naproxen, triamcinolone acetonide, gancyclovir, taxol, cyclosporin, dideoxyinosine, trihydroxy steroids, and flurbiprofen molecules linked to polyethylene glycol (PEG) groups. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these prodrugs, and a method of using these esters for treating disease states or symptoms are also described.

Abstract: A composition for the upregulation of expression of cell antigens, without inducing shedding, which comprises a protein kinase C activator is provided by this invention. Further provided by this invention is a method of detecting and treating tumor cells comprising contacting tumor cells with an effective amount of a protein kinase C activator for the upregulation of expression of antigens of tumor cells, without inducing antigen shedding, and detecting the presence of said antigen or then further contacting said tumor cells with an effective amount of an antibody directed to said antigen.

Abstract: This invention relates to a 1,2-ethanediol derivative and a salt thereof, a process for producing the same, and a cerebral function-improving agent comprising the same. The cerebral function-improving agent of this invention is useful for treating cerebrovascular dementia, senile dementia, Alzheimer's dementia, sequelae of ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral apoplexy.

Abstract: There are provided compositions for, and a method of, treating malignancies which comprise effective amounts of a novel combined therapy comprising a platinum compound and a tellurium or selenium compound, e.g., ammonium trichloro (dioxoethylene-O,O-tellurate), and administering the respective compounds simultaneously or separately.

Abstract: A compound having the structure: ##STR1## pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of treating inflammation or pain using such compounds.

Abstract: A method of treating or preventing babesiosis is described which is based on the administration of a tellurium compound. The preferred tellurium compound is ammonium trichloro (O,O'-dioxoethylene tellurate).

Abstract: The invention is antiobesity/antidiabetic/beta-3 agonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sub.o, R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5, R.sub.6 or n are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating glaucoma or reducing intraocular pressure in a patient in need of such treatment which is based on the topical administration to the eye of a mammal or the systemic administration of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein E', W', and the R groups are defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: O-Benzyloxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where 5 X is substituted or unsubstituted CH.sub.2, NOalkylY isO, S, NR.sup.5R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5 are H, alkylZ.sup.1, Z.sup.2 are H, halogen, methyl, methoxy, cyanoR.sup.3, R.sup.4 are hydrogen, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, benzylthio, alkylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenylcarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl,N(R.sup.6).sub.2, where R.sup.6 is H, alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,--CO--N(R.sup.7).sub.2, where R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to leukotriene-B.sub.4 antagonists of formula I ##STR1## in which n represents a whole number from 2 to 5,X represents a direct bond, 1 to 6 methylene units, an ortho-, meta- or para-substituted phenyl ring or a meta- or para-substituted pyridine ring,Y represents a bond to a hydrogen atom and simultaneously to a hydroxy group, a double-bound oxygen atom or --O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O--,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent the radical OH, --O--(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)--alkyl, O--(C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)--cycloalkyl, --O--(C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)--aryl, --O--(C.sub.7 -C.sub.12)--aralkyl, O--(CH.sub.2)--CO-- (C.sub.6 -C.sub.10)--aryl or the radical NHR.sub.3 with R.sub.3 meaning hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)--alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.6)--cycloalkyl or (C.sub.7 -C.sub.12)--aralkyl as well as their salts with physiologically compatible bases and their cyclodextrin clathrates.

Abstract: Novel podophyllotoxin compounds and their use in treating tumors are disclosed. The analogs have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein NH--R is a selected aryl amine, dialkylaminoalkyleneamino, or dialkylaminoanilino group.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lipophilic drug derivatives which are capable of being formulated in liposomes or micelles. These drug derivatives are known therapeutic agents which are covalently attached to a fatty acid chain of a phospholipid, glyceride, ceramide or 1,2-diacyloxypropane-3-amine. The linkage between the therapeutic agent and the lipid is one which can be cleaved in vivo, allowing the therapeutic agent to be separated from the micellar or liposomal formulation.

Abstract: The invention is antiobesity/antidiabetic/beta-3 agonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sub.o, R.sub.1, R.sub.4, R.sub.4 ', R.sub.5, R.sub.6 or n are as defined in the specification.

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: A compound of the general formula I: ##STR1## is disclosed as a potent anticonvulsant drug. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A pediculicidal composition is provided which is effective against both adult lice and lice eggs and additionally exhibits a strong repellent effect on adult lice. The active ingredient is piperonal which is generally used in solution at a concentration of a least 3%. An additional component of the composition is a film-forming material which is capable of holding the piperonal in contact with the host for least two hours.

Abstract: Therapeutic as well as preventive measures to improve cosmetic conditions and to alleviate the symptoms of dermatologic disorders with retinal and its derivatives is disclosed. Cosmetic conditions and dermatologic disorders in humans and domestic animals in which retinal and its derivatives may be useful include age spots, wrinkles, warts, eczema, seborrheic keratoses, acne, oily skin, psoriasis, dandruff, xerosis, inflammatory and pruritic skin, disturbed keratinization, skin changes associated with aging and possibly viral infections. Retinal and its derivatives include their stereoisomers, for example, all-trans, 13-cis, 11-cis, 9-cis, 7-cis, 11,13-cis and 9,13-cis vitamin A aldehydes, their hydrate, hemiacetal and acetal forms, and their adduct compounds. Compositions containing retinal or its derivative may be administered systemically such as orally, or topically to the affected areas of the skin.