Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of 3,3-(disubstituted)cyclohexan-1-one monomers and related compounds which are useful for treating allergic and inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Amidino derivatives of formula (I) and salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable esters and amides thereof, in which: R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 straight or branched chain alkyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group or a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkylC.sub.1-6 alkyl group; Q is an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and which may optionally be substituted by one or more C.sub.1-3 alkyl groups; a group of formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.p X(CH.sub.2).sub.q -- where p is 2 or 3, q is 1 or 2 and X is S(O).sub.x where x is 0, 1 or 2, O or NR.sup.2 where R.sup.2 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; or a group of formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.r A(CH.sub.2).sub.s -- where r is 0, 1 or 2, s is 0, 1 or 2 and A is a 3 to 6 membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted by one or more suitable substituents such as C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, halo, nitro, cyano, trifluoro C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino or diC.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to transferase inhibitors of the formula (I), their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. ##STR1## In formula (I), R.sub.1 is Y--S--A.sub.1 --(Y is a hydrogen atom, an amino acid residue, a fatty acid residue, an alkyl radical, an alkoxycarbonyl radical, or an R.sub.4 --S-- radical in which R.sub.4 is an alkyl radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms optionally substituted by a phenyl radical or a radical of the formula (II) ##STR2## in which A.sub.1 is an alkylene radical containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms optionally substituted at the position a in the grouping >C(X.sub.1)(Y.sub.1) with an amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkanoylamino, or alkoxycarbonylamino radical); X.sub.1 and Y.sub.1 are each a hydrogen atom or form, together with the carbon atom to which they are connected, a >C.dbd.O grouping; R'.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sub.

Abstract: A method for preventing settlement of aquatic fouling organisms on surface of an aquatic structure without environmental hazard is provided. The method is based upon absolutely novel concept to prevent the settlement by means of thick slime layer, i.e. bio-jelly, deposited on said surface. The present invention also provides a bio-jelly producing agent and a bio-jelly producing paint both useful for the present method. Further, the present invention provides a novel low toxic antifouling agent.

Abstract: The invention encompasses novel compounds of Formula Iuseful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceuticalcompositions and methods for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising the use of compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A composition comprising oxybutynin, a device comprising oxybutynin, and a method for administering oxybutynin are disclosed for oxybutynin therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), or --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl);R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substitutents selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, hydroxy, amino, nitro, and halo;X is --CH(OH)-- or --CH.sub.2 --;M is --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--;n is 2 or 3; andR.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods of using the compounds of the present invention for the treatment of various medical indications associated with post-menopausal syndrome, uterine fibroid disease, endometriosis, and aortal smooth muscle cell proliferation.

Abstract: Novel aryl amides are inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor .alpha. and can be used to combat cachexia, endotoxic shock, and retrovirus replication. A typical embodiment is N-benzoyl-3-amino-3-(3',4'-dimethoxyphenyl)propanamide.

Abstract: This invention relates to the method of using specially formulated neurotrophic pipecolic acid derivative compounds having an affinity for FKBP-type immunophilins as inhibitors of the enzyme activity associated with immunophilin proteins, and particularly inhibitors of peptidyl-prolyl isomerase or rotamase enzyme activity to stimulate or promote neuronal growth or regeneration.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is straight chain alkyl, branched chain alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl; R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are, independently, hydrogen or an acyl substituent selected from the group consisting of formyl, alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylsulfonyl, aroyl, arylalkenoyl, arylsulfonyl, arylalkanoyl or arylalkylsulfonyl; A is a phenyl group with either two or three substituents of the following formula: ##STR2## wherein the positions of substitution are R.sub.2,R.sub.3 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.4 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.5 -, R.sub.2,R.sub.6 -, R.sub.3,R.sub.4 -, R.sub.3,R.sub.5 -, and R.sub.2,R.sub.4,R.sub.6 - and R.sub.2 is methyl, ethyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.3 is methyl, ethyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.4 is methyl, fluoro, bromo, methoxy or cyano; R.sub.5 is methyl, fluoro, chloro, methoxy, cyano or trifluoromethyl; R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein the substituents R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 and a have the given meanings and show an activity against inflammatory conditions.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel anticancer agents having potent antineoplastic activity without systemic toxicity and mutagenicity. The novel anticancer agents of the present invention are derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A is O or NH; andB is an aryl group selected from the group consisting of phenyl, indane, fluorene, indazole, indole, and pyridine, the aryl group being substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-16 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more OH or SH, lower alkoxy, C.sub.3-6 cycloallyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, cyano, lower alkene, lower alkyne, OH, SH, carboxy lower alkyl, carboxy lower alkyl esters, amino, N-lower alkyl, N,N-dilower alkyl and halogen; or a prodrug thereof, with the provisos that when A is NH and B is phenyl:a) B is substituted with at least one substituent other than hydrogen;b) B is not:1) mono-substituted in the 4 position with C.sub.1-2 alkyl, tert-butyl or n-butyl halogen, OH, carboxy C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel selective thrombin inhibitor having the following formula (I), which is also effective by oral administration: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents acetyl substituted with aryl or aryloxy, or represents sulfonyl substituted with substituted or unsubstituted aryl or N-containing heterocyclic group,X represents a group of formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen; cycloalkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl; arylalkyloxy; hydroxy; or lower alkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxy, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with nitrogen atom to which they are attached can form a piperidine group substituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl; R.sub.2 is a lower alkoxy, lower alkylamino, lower cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic group; R.sub.3 is an optionally substituted phenyl; R.sub.4 is an optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has a high affinity for gastrin receptors and/or CCK-B receptors but not for CCK-A receptors, and is useful for treating diseases associated with gastrin receptors and/or CCK-B receptors without inducing the side effects associated with CCK-A receptors.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula I and methods of making and using the compounds which are useful as fungicides, particularly in the agricultural field: ##STR1## wherein C.sub.1 and C.sub.2 are carbon atoms which are part of an aromatic ring; W is alkoxyimino, alkoxymethylene or alkylthiomethylene; R.sub.1 is independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, wherein the alkyl or alkoxy are optionally substituted by halogen, and p is 0, 1, or 2; Z is --CH.sub.2 --, --CH(OH)--, --CO--, --O--, --S--, NR.sub.2 wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a lower aliphatic group, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, ##STR2## --CH.sub.2 O--, --CH.sub.2 S--, --CH.sub.2 S(O)--, --OCH.sub.2 --, --SCH.sub.2 --, --S(O)CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 ON.dbd.C(R.sub.3)-- or --CH.dbd.NB wherein B is --O--CO--, --N.dbd.CR.sub.3, or --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- wherein R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: New retinoid compounds, as chalcone retinoids and compositions thereof, are provided which exhibit therapeutic and/or biological activity on cancer or precancer cells, as well as to methods of use of same.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 ##STR1## wherein m is 1-4; R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 independently are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, Cl, Br, or I; R.sub.5 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, Cl, Br, I, lower alkoxy or lower thioalkoxy of 1-6 carbons; R.sub.6 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, Cl, Br, I, OR.sub.11, SR.sub.11, OCOR.sub.11, SCOR.sub.11, NH.sub.2, NHR.sub.11, N(R.sub.11).sub.2, NHCOR.sub.11 OR NR.sub.11 --COR.sub.11 ; R.sub.20 is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl; Y is an aromatic group such as phenyl or naphthyl, or a heteroaryl group selected from a group consisting of pyridyl, thienyl, furyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, thiazolyl and oxazolyl; A is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 0-5, lower branched chain alkyl having 3-6 carbons, cycloalkyl having 3-6 carbons, alkenyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 double bonds, alkynyl having 2-6 carbons and 1 or 2 triple bonds; B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.8, CONR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.

Abstract: Described herein are disubstituted p-fluorobenzenesulfonamides, containing a CF.sub.3 group, of general formula I ##STR1## which are suitable as NMR diagnostic agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved pharmaceutical compositions employing paclitaxel that are formulated to increase stability and solubility. These improved formulations are useful in long-term, multi-day continuous infusion protocols, and have the advantage of reducing the number of infusion system breaks during the entire period of drug administration. Also disclosed are kits for use in preparing paclitaxel for long-term infusion and enhanced solubility.

Abstract: A family of compounds has been found to be useful for right-shifting hemoglobin towards a low oxygen affinity state. The effect has particular application in a wide variety of treatments including hypoxia, hypothermia, ischemia, stroke, ARDS, COPD, surgical blood loss, acute nonvolemic hemodilutions, wounds, diabetic ulcers, chronic leg ulcers, pressure sores, tissue transplants, and sepsis. The compounds are capable of acting on hemoglobin in whole blood.

Abstract: A composition comprising oxybutynin and a device comprising oxybutynin are disclosed for oxybutynin therapy.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Ar is a mono- or bicyclic aromatic group optionally containing one or two heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, said group being optionally substituted by one or more atoms or groups independently selected from halogen, nitro, amino, --NRR.sup.1 where R and R.sup.1 are independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl and C.sub.1-8 alkanoyl, cyano, carboxyalkoxy, alkoxycarbonylalkoxy, C.sub.1-8 alkyl (including cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl), C.sub.1-8 alkoxy (including cycloalkoxy and cycloalkylalkoxy), C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound which binds to the FK-506 binding protein (FKBP) and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor NGF. The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above-described compositions or compositions comprising the FKBP binding compound without a neurotrophic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where W is (CH.sub.2).sub.n where n is 1 or 2, or n is 0 and W represents lower alkyl groups attached to each oxygen;m is an integer between 1 and 8;R.sub.1 is COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR.sub.4, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CONR.sub.5 SO.sub.2 R.sub.7, CH.sub.2 OH, CH.sub.2 OR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 O--COR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 O--CONR.sub.5 R.sub.7, CH.sub.2 OCOOR.sub.7, CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CH.sub.2 NR.sub.5 COR.sub.7, CHO, CH(OR.sub.8).sub.2, CH(OR.sub.9 O), --COR.sub.10, CR.sub.10 (OR.sub.8).sub.2, or CR.sub.10 OR.sub.9 O, where R.sub.4 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or R.sub.4 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently are hydrogen, an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, or a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons, or phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.7 is alkyl of 1 to 10 carbons, phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R.sub.8 is lower alkyl, and R.sub.

Abstract: Diaromatic compounds, characterised in that they correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COR.sub.8 or --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.9, R.sub.8 is H, OH, --OR.sub.10, --N(rr') or alkyl, R.sub.10 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, r and r' being H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, etc., r and r' together form a heterocycle, R.sub.9 is alkyl, alkenyl or a sugar residue, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are --OR.sub.11 or --OCOR.sub.11, R.sub.11 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 in addition being H, R.sub.4 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl or --CF.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are H, OH, alkoxy, .alpha.-substituted alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl, etc., R.sub.6 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, etc., R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be OH or alkoxy and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be H, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 or R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation for intraduodenal administration comprising at least one phamacologically active agent, with limited solubility in water and is dispersed in an aqueous carrier. According to the invention, the active agent has a particle size not exceeding 20 .mu.m, and the aqueous carrier has a viscosity of at least 300 mPas, measured at a moderate shear rate.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q is R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 or CH.sub.2 R.sup.9 CR.sup.10 R.sup.11 where R.sup.9 is H or OH and R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted benzyl, C.sub.5-7 cycoalkyl or (C.sub.5-7 cycloalkyl)methyl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl), C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, COR.sup.a, COOR.sup.a, COC.sub.1-6 alkylhalo, COC.sub.1-6 alkylNR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.12 C.sub.1-6 alkylCONR.sup.a R.sup.b, CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, or SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form a chain (CH.sub.2).sub.q optionally substituted by oxo where one methylene group may optionally be replaced by O or NR.sup.x ; R.sup.3 is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.2-6 alkenyl; R.sup.4 is optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); X and Y are H, or X and Y together are .dbd.O; and Z is O, S, or NR.sup.7 ; are tachykinin antagonists.

Abstract: Novel urea derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided which inhibit platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical ibuprofen lysinate dry granulation formulations comprising about 90% w/w ibuprofen lysinate are useful for the preparation of tablets containing ibuprofen lysinate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound selected from those of general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are as defined in the specification, an optical isomer, and an addition salt thereof with a pharmaceutically-acceptable base. Medicinal product which is useful in the treatment of disorders linked to abnormal melatonin activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein the variables are defined in the specification. The compounds and their salts are soft anticholinergic/antisecretory agents especially useful as mydriatics and as antiperspirants.

Abstract: A fused benzeneoxyacetic acid derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## A is --COW, --NR.sup.4 --Y or --Z--NR.sup.4 --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 ; and salts thereof possess an agonistic on PGI.sub.2 receptor, so it is useful for prevention and/or treatment of thrombosis, arteriosclerosis, ischemic heart diseases, gastric ulcer and hypertention.

Abstract: New soft .beta.-adrenergic blocking agents, useful in the treatment or prevention of cardiovascular disorders and in the treatment of glaucoma, have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 0 to 10; R is C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p --, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 polycycloalkyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p --, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 polycycloalkenyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p -- or C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 cycloalkenyl-C.sub.p H.sub.2p -- (wherein p is 0, 1, 2 or 3), or together with the adjacent ##STR2## group represents a variety of other complex ester groupings; R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 alkyl; and Ar is a divalent radical containing at least one aromatic nucleus. The corresponding pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts are also described.

Abstract: Amides having formula I: ##STR1## wherein E, X, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable in vivo hydrolysable esters thereof, which are useful in the treatment of urinary incontinence. Further provided are processes for preparing the aides and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: p-Hydroxyaniline derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or unsubstituted or substituted alkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy;R.sup.4 is unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aryl,OR.sup.5 or NR.sup.6 R.sup.7, whereR.sup.5, R.sup.6 are unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aryl, andR.sup.7 is hydrogen or alkyl,and their salts, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use for controlling harmful fungi or pests, and also compounds of the formula VI ##STR2## and their salts, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as intermediates and for controlling pests are described.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating inflammatory bowel disease in mammals utilizing certain phenol and benzamide compounds.

Abstract: New melatonergic agents are phenyl alkanyl or phenyl alkyl substituted carboxamides and ureas of Formula I: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 =C.sub.1-3 alkyl, allyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl substituted C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sub.2 =hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy;R.sub.3 =hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sub.4 =C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl substituted amino, carboxylic acid substitutedC.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or straight or branched chain C.sub.2-4 alkenyl;A=a linear C.sub.2-4 alkanediyl or alkenediyl chain, provided that A not be --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- when X is a bond; andX=a covalent bond or oxygen.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for attenuating sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity or onset of migraine in a patient in need of such treatment, by the sublingual, buccal or intranasal administration to such patient of a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel anticancer agents having potent antineoplastic activity without systemic toxicity and mutagenicity. The novel anticancer agents of the present invention are derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## wherein: A is O or NH; andB is an aryl group selected from the group consisting of phenyl, indane, fluorene, indazole, indole, and pyridine, the aryl group being substituted with at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-16 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more OH or SH, lower alkoxy, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, lower alkylthio, nitro, cyano, lower alkene, lower alkyne, OH, SH, carboxy lower alkyl, carboxy lower alkyl esters, amino, N-lower alkyl, N,N-dilower alkyl and halogen;or a prodrug thereof, with the provisos that when A is NH and B is phenyl:a) B is substituted with at least one substituent other than hydrogen;b) B is not:1) mono-substituted in the 4 position with C.sub.1-2 alkyl, tert-butyl or n-butyl, halogen, OH, carboxy C.

Abstract: N-methyldeacetylcolchiceinamide derivatives represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R denotes a residue obtained by removing COOH from a C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 sugar carboxylic acid, and hydroxyl groups present in the residue may properly be protected with a protecting group for a hydroxyl group.The N-methyldeacetylcolchiceinamide derivatives have less toxicity and strong effect for inhibiting proliferation of tumor cells, and are expected to be used as a carcinostatic.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of immunosuppressive compounds having an affinity for the FK-506 binding protein (FKBP). Once bound to this protein, the immunosuppressive compounds inhibit the prolyl peptidyl cis-trans isomerase (rotamase) activity of the FKBP and inhibit T cell activation. As such, the compounds of this invention can be used as immunosuppressive drugs to prevent or significantly reduce graft rejection in bone marrow and organ transplantations and for use in the treatment of a wide variety of autoimmune diseases in humans and other mammals.

Abstract: The present invention provides HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compounds and methods of treating and/or preventing HIV infection and/or AIDS.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the general structural formula I: ##STR1## have endothelin antagonist activity and are therefore useful in treating cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, postischemic renal failure, vasospasm, cerebral and cardiac ischemia, myocardial infarction, endotoxic shock, inflammatory diseases including Raynaud's disease and asthma.

Abstract: A glycerin derivative having the following formula (I) or (I') and a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof are useful to treat diseases caused by the platelet activating factor.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), and salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein Q represents optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl, indolyl, benzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl, benzyl or indazolyl; Z represents O, S or NR.sup.8 ; X and Y are H or are together .dbd.O; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H; optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; optionally substituted phenyl(C.sub.1-4 alkyl); COR.sup.c ; CO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; CONR.sup.c R.sup.d ; CONR.sup.c COOR.sup.d ; or SO.sub.2 R.sup.c ; R.sup.3 is H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl, R.sup.4 is H , C.sub.1-6 alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and R.sup.5 represents optionally substituted phenyl; are tachykinin antagonists. They and compositions thereof are useful in therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to N,N-disubstituted arylcycloalkylamines of general formula ##STR1## wherein n, m, A, X and R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are defined as in claim 1, the isomers, isomer mixtures and salts thereof, which have valuable properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on cholesterol biosynthesis.

Abstract: Mammalian hair growth is reduced by applying to the skin an inhibitor of a cysteine synthetic pathway enzyme.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula I: ##STR1## are inhibitors of the PLA.sub.2 s enzymes. These compounds are useful as anti-allergic, anti-asthmatic, they are also useful in treating various inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, psoriasis; immunoinflammatory disorders such as contact dermatitis, irritable bowel disease and the like.

Abstract: Derivatives of 2-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene and their use in therapeutic field are described.The compounds are particularly useful in the treatment of arterial hypertension, cardiac decompensation and renal failure, in the treatment of peripheral arteriopathies and in cerebrovascular insufficiency.