Abstract: Retinoid-like activity is exhibited by compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the R groups are independently hydrogen, or lower alkyl; A is --C(O)O--, --OC(O)--, --C(O)S--, or --SC(O)--; n is 0-5; and Z is H, --COB where B is --OH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or B is --OR.sub.1 where R.sub.1 is an ester-forming group, or B is --N(R).sub.2 where R is hydrogen or lower alkyl, or Z is --OE where E is hydrogen or an ether-forming group or --COR.sub.2 where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl or lower alkyl phenyl, or Z is --CHO or an acetal derivative thereof, or Z is --COR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m CH.sub.3 where m is 0-4 and the sum of n and m does not exceed 4.

Abstract: Compounds of formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is (a) a phenyl radical or a substituted phenyl radical, (b) a chain --CH(R.sub.8)--COOR.sub.4, (c) a chain --CH.sub.2 --CO--NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or (d) a phenylalkyl radical, R.sub.2 is a methylene or ethylene radical or a radical --CH(R.sub.7)--, R.sub.3 is a 1- or 2-naphthyl radical, 2- or 3-indolyl or phenylamino radical in which the phenyl ring is optionally substituted on the understanding that, when R.sub.3 is 1- or 2-naphthyl or 2- or 3-indolyl radical, R.sub.7 cannot represent a benzyl, alkylthioalkyl or phenyl radical, as well as, when R.sub.2 is a radical --CH(R.sub.7)--, their racemates and their stereoisomers, and medicinal products containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y can be tetrazolyl are disclosed. These compounds are useful as cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: The (R) or (S) isomer of acetorphan or N-/2-acetylthiomethyl)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropyl/(S) alanine methyl ester is prepared by splitting of racemic acetylthio-2-benzylpropanoic acid by reaction with ephedrin, separation of the enantiomeric salt obtained, then freeing of the acid and coupling with the corresponding amino acid ester. The obtained preparations possess remarkable therapeutic activities and can notably be used as drugs.

Abstract: The invention relates to oxalylamino acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R and R' are identical or different and are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or hydrogen,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, SH, NH.sub.2 or halogen, where the alkyl radicals are unsubstituted or substituted by aryl, OH, SH or NH.sub.2orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene chain and the compounds in their predominantly pure D- and L-form and the physiologically tolerable salts.The compounds are distinguished as excellent inhibitors of prolyl hydroxylase and lysine hydroxylase.

Abstract: Novel .alpha.-mercapto-alkylamines in all possible racemic, enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric forms of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, X, A, R.sub.3A and R.sub.4A are set forth in the claims and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts having excellent analgesic, psychotropic and enkephalinase inhibiting properties.

Abstract: Novel 4-chloro-4,4-difluorothiobutyric acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are, independently of one another, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 halogenoalkyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an organic radical can be employed as pest-control agents. Control of insects and arachnids is possible and preferable.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are described for treating a CNS disorder such as a cognitive disorder, epilepsy, depression, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease or neurotoxic injury. Compound of interest are 2-amino-4,5-methyleneadipic acid compounds and derivatives defined by the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, ##STR2## with each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein each of X and Y is independently selected from hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino and ##STR3## with each of R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 being independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and aralkyl; wherein any of R.sup.1 through R.sup.

Abstract: Novel N-(mercaptoalkyl)urea or carbamates of the formulae I and II ##STR1## wherein A is a monocyclic or bicyclic arylene or heteroarylene;Q is hydrogen or R.sub.9 CO--;Y is --O--, --S-- or --NR.sub.8 --;R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, cyclolower alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen; lower alkyl; cyclolower alkyl; lower alkyl substituted with hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto, lower alkylthio, aryl or heteroaryl; aryl; or heteroaryl;R.sub.3 is --OR.sub.5 or --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6 ;R.sub.4 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.q R.sub.7 ; or R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 and the carbons to which they are attached complete a 5-, 6- or 7-membered carbocyclic ring;R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy lower alkyl, lower alkoxy lower alkyl and aryl lower alkyl, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring;R.sub.

Abstract: Aromatic esters and thioesters of the formula ##STR1## are useful in human and veterinary medicine and in cosmetic formulations. In the formula, X represents oxygen or sulfur, r' and 4" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or benzyl optionally substituted, the residue of an amino acid or aminated sugar, or taken together form a heterocycle, R.sub.2 represents .alpha., .alpha.'- dissubstituted alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms or mono- or polycyclic cycloalkyl having 5-12 carbon atoms whose carbon linking carbon is trisubstituted and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent hydrogen or lower alkyl.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an organic radical having at least 2 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is an organic radical; andA.dbd.CO,CH.sub.2, or CHR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl; andZ.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyland use as a fungicide and biocide.

Abstract: Acne can be treated by applying to the skin of a subject a composition containing one of a certain group of acids, acid halides or amides.

Abstract: A Derivative of 5-hetero-6-oxo-PGE A derivative of 5-hetero-6-oxo-PGE of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (1) a group of the formula: COOR11(2) hydroxymethylcarbonyl,(3) hydroxymethyl or(4) a group of the formula:CO--AAwherein AA is an amino acid-residue,Z is oxygen, sulfur or a group of the formula: NR21 wherein R21 is hydrogen or alkyl of C1--4;R2 is a single-bond or alkylene of C1--4;R3 isi) alkyl of C1-7,ii) cycloalkyl of C4-7 or cycloalkyl of C4-7 substituted by alkyl of C1-7,iii) phenyl, phenoxy, phenyl or phenoxy substituted by one group selected from alkyl of C1-4, halogen and trihalomethyl, is single-bond or a double bond.Possess PG-like activity, especially cytoprotection, and therefore are useful for treatment for and/or prevention of cytodamage.

Abstract: Fumaric acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl group or a metallic cation, andR.sub.2 is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic C.sub.6 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, psoralen-9-yl, retinyl, .alpha.-tocopheryl (vitamin E), calciferyl, corticosteroid-21-yl or monosaccharid-.omega.-yl; a group of fumaric acid derivatives based on glycerol, alkane diol or polyol molecules; and fumaric acid derivatives of the formula ##STR2## wherein n is an integer from to 30 to 260,R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group,R.sub.4 is one of the R.sub.3 groups and n is the number of molecule repetitions, processes for their production and compositions containing same are described. These compounds are useful as drugs for the treatment of cryptogenically-caused diseases and have antisporiatic as well as antimicrobial action.

Abstract: Benzyl ketones of the formula ##STR1## where X is CH or N,Y is O or NR.sup.4,R.sup.1, R.sup.2 are H or alkyl,R.sup.3 is halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkyl, arylalkyl, arylalkoxy, aryloxy or aryl, and the aryl groups in turn may be substituted,R.sup.4 is OH, alkoxy or arylalkoxy andR.sup.5 is H, methyl, halogen or methoxy,and fungicides containing these compounds.

Abstract: A UCN-1028D derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## has protein kinase C inhibitory activity and is expected to be used as an active ingredient in anti-tumor agents, etc.

Abstract: Treating a patient for neuro-muscular incontinence by administering a thiol-S-(2-diethyl-aminoethyl)-ester compound selected from the group consisting of trimethylacetyl-thio-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, 1-cyclohexyl-1-phenylacetyl-thiol-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, palmitoyl-thio-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, 4-t-butyl-benzoyl-thiol-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, phenylacetyl-thio-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, 4-phenyl-butyryl-thio-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester, and 2-ethyl-butyryl-thio-S-(2-diethylaminoethyl)-ester.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I), salts, solvates and hydrates thereof: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen; alkyl; alkoxy; halogen; or CF.sub.3 ;R.sub.3 is hydrogen; acyl, such as ##STR2## where Z is optionally substituted aryl; or a group R--S-- where R is an organic residue such that the group R--S-- provides an in vivo-cleavable disulphide bond;R.sub.4 is C.sub.3-6 alkyl;R.sub.5 is hydrogen; alkyl; --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.10 where R.sub.10 is optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl; or a group ##STR3## where R.sub.11 is hydrogen; alkyl; or --CH.sub.2 --Ph is optionally substituted phenyl; and R.sub.12 is hydrogen or alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen; alkyl; or a group ##STR4## where R.sub.13 is hydrogen; or alkyl; and R.sub.14 is hydroxy; alkoxy; or --NR.sub.7a R.sub.8 where each of R.sub.7a and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sub.7a and R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein X, Y and Z may each be CH.sub.2, NH, or O, R.sub.2-6 are either hydrogen, halogen, or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1, C.sub.2, or C.sub.3 alkyl group and these moieties maybe the same or different, or alkyl moieties of aliphatic or aromatic rings incorporating two of the R.sub.2-6 sites, R.sub.7-8 are hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl groups and these moieties may be the same or different, or alkyl moieties as part of an aliphatic ring connecting R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, and R.sub.9 is a hydrogen, loweralkyl such as methyl, ethyl or propyl, or a salt cation such as sodium, potassium, or ammonium are useful for right-shifting hemoglobin towards a low oxygen affinity state. The compounds are capable of acting on hemoglobin in whole blood. In addition, the compounds can maintain the oxygen affinity in blood during storage and can restore the oxygen affinity of outdated blood.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-(N-methyl-N-alkyl)-amino 2-methoxymethylene propan 1-ol derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R stands for an alkyl chain, A stands for: ##STR2## and Y represents various quaternary ammonia, to a preparation process of said compounds and to therapeutic compositions containing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quinoline of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen, halogeno, hydroxy, cyano, carbamoyl, nitro or amino, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkanoylamino each of up to 4 carbon atoms, or substituted alkyl or alkoxy each of up to 3 carbon atoms, provided that both R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not hydrogen; the quinoline ring may bear further substituents; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl of up to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl each of up to 4 carbon atoms or substituted alkyl of up to 3 carbon atoms; Ar is phenylene, naphthylene or heterocyclene which is unsubstituted or which bears one or more substituents; R.sup.5 is such that R.sup.5 --NH.sub.2 is an amino acid; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt or ester thereof. The compounds possess anti-tumor activity.

Abstract: Thiocarboxylic esters of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen, sulfur, oxymethylene, methyleneoxy, thiomethylene, methylenethio, ethylene, ethenylene or ethynylene,Y, Z are each sulfur or oxygen, but Y and Z are not simultaneously oxygen,R is alkyl, mononuclear, dinuclear or trinuclear aryl or hetaryl, where aryl and hetaryl may be substituted,and fungicidal agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: Novel .omega.-mercaptopropanamides and their homologs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and ##STR2## R.sub.1 ' is selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and aryl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of --OH, alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, --NO.sub.2 and halogen, n is an integer from 1 to 5, R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms and aryl and aralkyl of 6 to 15 carbon atoms optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, --OH, halogen and --CF.sub.3, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of a) hydrogen, b) phenyl optionally substituted with at least one member of the group consisting of alkyl and alkoxy of 1 to 5 carbon atoms, --OH, --NO.sub.2, halogen, --CF.sub.

Abstract: The S-[d-2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-propionyl]d-2-mercaptopropionamidoacetic acid having formula: ##STR1## has improved therapeutic properties not only in comparison with the starting active principle, namely Naproxen, but also with respect to the corresponding racemic derivative, namely the (d,l) compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the polyfluoroalkyl acetate, thioacetate or acetamide type, which can be denoted by the general formula: ##STR1## in which Rf denotes a perfluoroalkyl radical, m is an integer ranging from 1 to 4, Q denotes an oxygen or sulphur atom or an NH group, X.sup.- denotes an anion, R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sub.2 denotes the allyl radical or an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 denotes an alkyl radical containing from 7 to 18 carbon atoms or one of the following radicals: ##STR2## wherein n is an integer from 2 to 4, R is hydrogen or methyl, and Y denotes C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkylene bridge optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom.These compounds can be used as surface-active agents or an monomers for developing artificial vesicles.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminoalkyl-3-[1-(carboxycycloalkylcarbamoyl)cycloalkyl]propanoic acid derivatives (which may also be viewed as glutaramide derivatives) are useful in the treatment of hypertension, heart failure and renal insufficiency, based upon their inhibition of zinc-dependent, neutral endopiptidase.

Abstract: The present invention is novel selected hydroxamic acid derivatives of fenamic acids having 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase inhibiting properties, pharmaceutical compositions for treating conditions advantageously affected by the inhibition and methods for treating these conditions in mammals, including humans suffering therefor.

Abstract: Certain substituted urea, thiourea, carbamate, and thiocarbamate compounds are potent inhibitors of the enzyme acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase and are thus useful agents for inhibiting the intestinal absorption of cholesterol, and for lowering blood plasma cholesterol.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula (I), a process for their preparation and their use as collagenase inhibitors are described: ##STR1## in which, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, or optionally substituted aryl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, or acyl such as ##STR2## where Z is optionally substituted aryl; R.sub.3 is C.sub.3-6 alkyl;R.sub.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, --CH.sub.2 --R.sub.10 where R.sub.10 is optionally substituted phenyl or heteroaryl, or a group ##STR3## where R.sub.11 is hydrogen, alkyl, or --CH.sub.2 --Ph where Ph is optionally substituted phenyl, and R.sub.12 is hydrogen or alkyl; andR.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, or a group ##STR4## where R.sub.13 is hydrogen, or alkyl, and R.sub.14 is hydroxy, alkoxy, or --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7, where each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form a 5-, 6- or 7-membered ring with an optional oxygen or sulphur atom in the ring or an optional further nitrogen atom optionally substituted by alkyl.

Abstract: There are provided new 2,2-difluorocyclopropylethane derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## in which A, B and R.sup.1-5 have the meanings given in the description and processes for their preparation. The compounds of the invention can be used as pesticides, especially against insects and mites.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## in which: W represents C=O, CH.sub.2 or CHOH,Z represents ##STR2## R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent especially Cl or F, R, R' and R" represent especially H,X represents especially CH.sub.2,Y represents especially COOH,u and v are two integers ranging from 0 to 10,p and q take the value 0 or 1,n and m are two integers ranging 0 to 10 andt is 0 or 1the total number of carbon atoms in the chain ##STR3## ranging from 2 to 20, and to their physiologically acceptable salts obtained with organic or inorganic acids.These compounds are useful for preparing medicinal products which have, especially, anti-inflammatory properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel .alpha.-arylcarbamoyl cyanoacetic esters, thioesters, and amides which exhibit anti-inflammatory/antiarthritic activities.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of microcapsules having a capsule wall of polyurea and encapsulating a water-immiscible pesticide. The process comprises first dispersing a solution of a polyisocyanate in the sparingly water-soluble pesticide, in the presence of an anionic dispersant and at least one nonionic protective colloid and/or a nonionic surfactant, and subsequently reacting the dispersion with a polyamine, to give a stable aqueous suspension of microcapsules which can be used either direct or after dilution with water as pesticidal composition.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids useful in the treatment of hypertension and combinations of mercapto-acylamino acids and atrial natriuretic factors or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors useful for treating hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Anthralin analogues containing a thio-substituent, especially in one or more of the positions 2-, 7- and 10- of the anthralin ring. They may be made by reacting an anthralin derivative (e.g. 10-bromoanthralin) with a thiol or a compound containing a group convertible to a thio-group. Alternatively, a 1,8-dihydroxy anthraquinone containing a thio-substituent may be reduced. Reactive intermediates may be made by introducing one or more nuclear allylic groups into a 1,8-dihydroxy anthraquinone and then converting them into a reactive form, e.g. by epoxidation or halide addition. The intermediate can then reduced to the oxidation state corresponding to anthralin.Additional products having the 10-carbon atom of the anthralin ring as part of a heterocyclic ring, may be made by anthralins containing various substitutes thioalkyl groups as the 10-substituent.The compounds are useful for treatment of psoriasis, and may be formulated in the conventional vehicles for topical application, for example petrolatum.

Abstract: Aromatic esters and thioesters have the formula ##STR1## wherein X represents oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.1 represents --CH.sub.2 OH, --CH(OH)--CH.sub.3, --COOR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl,r' and r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or benzyl optionally substituted, the residue of an amino acid or aminated sugar, or taken together form a heterocycle,R.sub.2 represents .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl having 4-12 carbon atoms or mono- or polycyclic cycloalkyl having 5-12 carbon atoms whose carbon linking carbon is trisubstituted,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl, or --Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 R'.sub.3 wherein R'.sub.3 represents lower alkyl, andR.sub.4 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl, andthe salts of these aromatic esters and thioesters of formula (I) when R.sub.5 represents hydrogen.

Abstract: A new class of anti-spasmodic compounds having two branch chains is provided. The compounds have the general formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2 is a radical selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## where m is an integer from 0 to 3.

Abstract: The present invention covers D or L or DL-cysteine derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents H or a fatty saturated or unsaturated acid radical, or a radical of an aromatic acid such as benzoic, cynnamic, salycilic, 2-acetoxybenzoic acid or a heterocyclic acid, as well as their salts, in particular the Ca and Mg salts.The invention refers also to a process for preparing said derivatives and to the pharmaceutical preparations containing them as active principle, having a bronchial liquefying and expectorating activity.

Abstract: Certain aryl-alkynoic, alkenoic and alkanoic acids and derivatives and their use in treating inflammation, allergy and hyperproliferative skin disease are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids useful as analgesic, as well as in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure and combinations of mercapto acylamino acids and atrial natriuretic factors or angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors useful for treating hypertension and congestive heart failure are disclosed.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition effective in the protection of normal tissues against radiation induced damage comprising administration a compound of the formulaR.sub.1 --CO--NR.sub.3 --/A/--S--R.sub.2in which R.sub.1 is a radical corresponding to an amino acid R.sub.1 --COOH, /A/ is a C.sub.2 or C.sub.3 alkylene radical which can be substituted with a C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl radical, or with a hydroxy or hydroxycarbonyl radical or a --COR radical where R is an amino or --NH--CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 H radical, R.sub.2 is an acyl radical which protects the thiol group and which liberates the thiol group in vivo, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen, and also the salts of this compound with pharmaceutically acceptable acids.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of ischemia and reperfusion syndromes, which consists in administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, or of a salt thereof, when R=H, with a pharmaceutically acceptable base.New compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the method of this invention.

Abstract: An amide derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## or a tautomeric form thereof, wherein R is a phenyl group substituted in the 4-position by a group of R.sup.1 XCH.sub.2--, where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl, or H, and X is oxygen or sulphur; E is CN, or CSNH.sub.2, or CONH.sub.2 ; and Y is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkynyloxy, 1-pyrazolyl or 2-furyl. Compositions and processes for using these derivatives to combat plant fungi are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of ischemia and reperfusion syndromes, which consists in administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, or of a salt thereof, when R.dbd.H, with a pharmaeutically acceptable base.New compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful in the method of this invention.

Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula I, ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof. There are also described the use of the compounds of formula I as pharmaceuticals, methods for making the compounds and pharmaceutical, e.g. cardiac, compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: Novel mercapto-acylamino acids useful in the treatment of hypertension and combinations of mercapto-acylamino acids and atrial natriuretic peptides useful for treating hypertension are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel asymmetric thioethers of the formula ##STR1## in which the general symbols have the following meanings: R.sup.0 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-7 -alkanoyl,R.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-3 -alkyl which may be substituted by one or more halogen atoms having an atomic number of at most 17,R.sup.2 represents an aliphatic radical having from 5 to 15 carbon atoms,A represents ethylene, a single bond or vinylene,B.sup.1 represents C.sub.1-7 -alkylene or phenylene,B.sup.2 represents a single bond, ethylene or phenylene, andM represents an aromatic radical of the partial formula ##STR2## in which the symbols have the following meanings: R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl,X represents NH, O, S or if R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, a single bond,one of the symbols R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 represents hydrogen and the other represents the group --CO--R.sup.6, orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together represent the radical --CO--C(R.sup.6).dbd.C(R.sup.7)--or--CO--C(R.sup.7).dbd.C(R.sup.6)--orR.sup.4 R.sup.

Abstract: Mercaptoalkanoyl and acylmercaptoalkanoyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from one to fifteen possess enkephalinase inhibition activity and are useful as analgesic agents.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or acyl, R.sub.2 is hydroxy, alkoxy or amino, is useful as an antidiabetic agent.

Abstract: A lamella type, single phase liquid crystal composition is prepared from a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, a water-soluble substance having a hydroxyl group in a molecule thereof, an oil substance, and water.Oil-base cosmetic compositions including cleansing compositions, massage creams or drugs for external application are incorporated with the liquid crystal.The compositions are readily washed off simply by water, and exhibit good properties of non-stickiness and long storage stability.