Abstract: This invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating demyelinating disorders based upon inhibitors of the interaction of glutamate with the AMPA and of the interaction of glutamate with the kainate receptor complex.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof): in which RA, RB, RC, RD, R5, R7, R9, R9a, AK, p, q, r and X are as defined herein, and to their preparation and use.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the general formula: in which RA, RB, RC and RD are as defined herein, and to their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the syntheses and structural elucidation of Combretastatin A1-Phosphate Prodrugs and Combretastatin B1-Phosphate Prodrugs and the utilization of those prodrugs in the treatment of neoplastic diseases. The prodrugs described herein have the structure: Combretastin A-1 Phosphate Prodrug (I) and Combretastin B-1 Phosphate Prodrug (II).

Abstract: NMDA receptor antagonists, especially mirtazapine, can be used to treat tension-type headaches.

Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painful and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X represents chlorine or fluorine or CF3, R represents hydrogen or a group and methods for using the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the general formula: 1

Abstract: Novel 2,4,5-triaryl imidazole compounds and compositions for use in therapy.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents halogen or a group CF3, R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl or cycloalkyl, R3 is as defined in the description, R4 and R5 represent hydrogen or alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl a group Medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which inhibit the binding of nerve growth factor to the p75NTR common neurotrophin receptor and methods of use thereof. In one embodiment, the compound which inhibits binding of nerve growth factor to p75NTR comprises, particularly when bound to nerve growth factor, at least two of the following: (1) a first electronegative atom or functional group positioned to interact with Lys34 of nerve growth factor; (2) a second electronegative atom or functional group positioned to interact with Lys95 of nerve growth factor; (3) a third electronegative atom or functional group positioned to interact with Lys88 of nerve growth factor; (4) a fourth electronegative atom or functional group positioned to interact with Lys32 of nerve growth factor; and (5) a hydrophobic moiety which interacts with the hydrophobic region formed by Ile31, Phe101 and Phe86 of nerve growth factor.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiproliferative compound having a structural formula 1

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for increasing cellular respiration of melanized catecholamine neurons, and methods for alleviating symptoms or stopping appearance and/or progression of symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, and methods for preventing symptoms of on-off syndrome associated with treatment with dopamine or a dopamine agonist of a patient suffering symptoms of a disease selected from the group consisting of idiopathic and atypical Parkinson's disease, conditions characterized by nigrostriatal degeneration and multiple system atrophy, said methods comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a neuromelanin-binding composition having a quinoline ring in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. Preferably the composition comprises (−)-chloroquine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aminomethylcarboxylic acid derivatives general formula (I), wherein Z is (CH2)n, O, S, SO, SO2 or N—R5; n is 0, 1 or 2; X represents 1-3 substituents independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-6)alkyloxy, (C3-6)cycloalkyloxy, (C6-12)aryloxy, (C6-12)aryl, thienyl, SR6, SOR6, SO2R6, NR6R6, NHR6, NH2, NHCOR6, NSO2R6, CN, COOR6 and (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen, (C6-12)aryl, (C1-6)alkyloxy or (C6-12)aryloxy; or 2 substituents at adjacent positions together represent a fused (C5-6)aryl group, a fused (C5-6)cycloalkyl ring or O—(CH2)m—O; m is 1 or 2; Y represents 1-3 substituents independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, (C1-4)alkyloxy, SR6, NR6R6 and (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with halogen; R1 is COOR7 or CONR8R9; R2 and R6 are (C1-4)alkyl; R3, R4 and R5 are independently hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl; R7, R8 and R9 are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl, (C6-12)aryl or arylalkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides carboxamine compounds, methods and compositions for inhibiting PARP activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for topical administration comprising a topically acceptable antiviral substance and an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in the prophylactic and curative treatment of herpesvirus infections in mammals including man. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a topically acceptable antiviral substance and an antiinflammatory glucocorticoid for the manufacture of a medicament for said prophylactic and curative treatment.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower than conventional calcium treatments used for this purpose. The propylene glycol gives the cow an energy boost and sweetens the taste so the cow does not object to it as it does to conventional gels and liquids. The B vitamins stimulate the cow's appetite. The minerals replace minerals lost in the milk and also help the cow absorb calcium. The composition of the present invention is in a liquid form and is preferably administered using a 200-300 cc drench gun. The end of the dispensing tube of the drench gun is placed between the teeth and cheek of the cow near the receptors that stimulate the esophageal groove reflex.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle for effecting drug delivery from a solid substrate. Hydrogels loaded with liposomal therapeutic agents such as antibiotics are covalently bonded to the surface of substrates such as in-dwelling medical devices, such as implants, catheters, and the like. The present invention is particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of biofilm mediated infection often associated with the use of in-dwelling medical devices.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound co-solvent system is disclosed for preparing emulsion concentrates of low melting organophosphorous insecticides wherein the bioefficacy of the insecticide active is significantly enhanced. The co-solvent system comprises a water-soluble ethoxylated fatty acid/rosin acid-nonionic surfactant composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel fused heterocycles which are useful as antagonists of the .alpha..sub.v .beta..sub.3 and related integrin receptors, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of cell adhesion, the treatment of angiogenic disorders, inflammation, bone degradation, cancer metastasis, diabetic retinopathy, thrombosis, restenosis, macular degeneration, and other conditions mediated by cell adhesion and/or cell migration and/or angiogenesis.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, A, B, D and E are as defined herein. These compounds inhibit the action of angiotensin II and are useful, therefore, for example, as antihypertensive agents.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the compounds of general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are optionally substituted carbonyl and amide derivatives which are useful as inhibitors of retroviral proteases, and are effective in treating conditions characterized by unwanted activity of these enzymes, such as acquired immume deficiency syndrome.

Abstract: There is disclosed a cold storage stabilized organophosphorus insecticide formulation. The formulation comprises a solid carrier and between approximately 2% and 40% by weight of the ultimate formulation of a nominally solid organophosphorus insecticide and between approximately 0.5% and 10% by weight of the ultimate formulation of a stabilizer compound selected from cyclohexanone and N-methylpyrrolidone. A method of making the cold storage stabilized organophosphorus insecticide formulation is also disclosed.

Abstract: A class of active agents, and articles and compositions containing them and methods for treating human patients with them, which inhibit bone resorption of all types. This class of active agents comprises phosphodiester inhibiting compositions which inhibit any of interleukin 1 (IL1), interleukin 6 (IL6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF), which are cytokines that mediate bone resorption. Exemplary compositions in this class include: pentoxifylline; isobutylmethyl xanthine; ciprofloxacin; rolipram; terferol; and the quinolones generally. Each of these IL1/IL6/TNF inhibitors may be administered alone or in combination by a variety of delivery routes and dosage forms, and they may optionally be administered in conjunction with additional active agents including but not limited to metal chelators.

Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and method of producing them. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the heterocyclic derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, particularly, ACAT inhibitors and lipoperoxidation inhibitors. The heterocyclic derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the present invention show superior ACAT inhibitory activity and lipoperoxidation inhibitory activity, and are useful as ACAT inhibitors and hyperlipemia inhibitors. To be specific, they are useful for the prevention and treatment of arteriosclerotic lesions of arteriosclerosis, hyperlipemia and diabetes, as well as ischemic diseases of brain, heart and the like.

Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painfull and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.

Abstract: Phosphoramidates and phosphinic amides and related compounds are provided. Also provided are methods that use the compounds for modulating the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, compounds having formula: ##STR1## in which A, B, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described are provided. Also provided are methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these compounds or prodrugs thereof. Methods for elucidating the physiological and pathophysiological roles of endothelin, as well as isolating endothelin receptors are also provided.

Abstract: A composition for preventing and treating milk fever in freshening cows, and a method of administering the composition. The basic composition is a mixture of water, calcium chloride, propylene glycol, B vitamins and minerals. The calcium content is lower than conventional calcium treatments used for this purpose. The propylene glycol gives the cow an energy boost and sweetens the taste so the cow does not object to it as it does to conventional gels and liquids. The B vitamins stimulate the cow's appetite. The minerals replace minerals lost in the milk and also help the cow absorb calcium. The composition of the present invention is in a liquid form and is preferably administered using a 200-300 cc drench gun. The end of the dispensing tube of the drench gun is placed between the teeth and cheek of the cow near the receptors that stimulate the esophageal groove reflex.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions, methods and kits for treating areas of H. pylori infection in the GI tract. The active ingredient is an antibiotic-bisphosphonate adduct wherein the antibiotic is selected for its ability to eradicate H. pylori. Other components include a salt of a divalent cation that is insolubilized in vivo at alkaline pH, and optionally a substrate from which the enzyme urease liberates NH.sub.3.

Abstract: The invention relates to retroviral protease inhibitors of the general formula (I): W--(A).sub.n --B--(A*).sub.m --V where W, A, B, A*, V, n and m are as defined herein, including related prodrugs of general formula (I) comprising a solubilizing group which is labile in vivo.

Abstract: Novel chemotherapeutic agents having utility in treating infectious diseases such as periodontal disease, certain urinary tract infections, and infectious urinary tract stones, are obtained by combining chemically a diphosphonate compound with a therapeutic agent effective against the foregoing diseases.

Abstract: A compound of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate thereof, wherein, X represents a moiety of formula (a), in which A.sup.1 represents --CH.dbd.CH.dbd., NH, S or O; A.sup.2 represents an oxo or a thioxo group; A.sup.3 represents H or an alkylcarbonyl group; and A.sup.4 represents hydroxy or NR.sup.s R.sup.t wherein R.sup.s and R.sup.t each independently represents H or alkyl; R.sup.0 and R.sup.1 each independently represents hydrogen or an alkyl group; R.sup.2 represents OCH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 H, or an ester or amide thereof, or R.sup.2 represents a moiety of formula (b), wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl or R.sup.4 together with R.sup.5 represents (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is 2, 3 or 4; and R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy or R.sup.3 together with R.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein B represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; ring A represents a benzene ring which may have one or more substituents; ....... represents a single or double bond; Q.sub.1 represents the group represented by the formula, ##STR2## ,or a hydrocarbon residue substituted with the group represented by the formula, ##STR3## wherein X represents a bond or a spacer having a chain length of 1 to 4 atoms as the linear moiety which may have one or more side chains; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, whether identical or not, independently represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, or may bind together to form a ring; Q.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a heterocyclic ring residue which may be substituted; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds which are useful as inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis and thus as hypocholesterolemic agents are provided which have a quinoline or a pyridine anchor attached by means of a linker to a binding domain sidechain, which compounds inhibit the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or halogen or alkyl, nitro, cyano or aminosulfonyl, or alternatively, when two of them are located on adjacent carbons, form, with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7) cycloalkyl ring or substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkoxy, phenoxy, mercapto, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted amino, or a group ##STR3## in which R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: An improved method of sterilizing the field of surgery prior to an ophthalmic surgical procedure is described. The invention eliminates the need for painful and potentially traumatic injections of antibiotics by utilizing sustained release compositions which allow the antibiotics contained therein to penetrate deeply into the eye, thereby ensuring a sterile field of surgery during intraocular surgical procedures. The compositions may also be utilized to prevent post-surgical infections.

Abstract: The use of NMDA receptor antagonists or their physiologically compatible salts for preventing the development of tolerance during the long-term treatment with benzodiazepine-receptor-binding active ingredients as well as the combination of new pharmaceutical agents with benzodiazepine-receptor-binding active ingredients is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the phosphono-alkylamino-substituted tetrazole derivatives of formula I ##STR1## and tautomers thereof wherein R.sub.1 is (carbocyclic or heterocyclic) aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl; X is phenylene, phenylene substituted by lower alkoxy, lower-alkyl, halogen or trifluoromethyl or X.sub.1 is ethynylene; R.sub.2 is carbocyclic or heterocyclic aryl; pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or di-ester derivatives thereof in which one or both of the acidic hydroxy groups of the phosphono functional group are esterified in form of a pharmaceutically acceptable mono- or di-ester, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds; methods for preparation of said compounds and for the preparation of intermediates; and methods of treating disorders in mammals which are responsive to the inhibition of endothelin-converting enzyme by administration of said compounds to mammals in need of such treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein B represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; ring A represents a benzene ring which may have one or more substituents; .multidot..multidot..multidot..multidot..multidot. represents a single or double bond; Q.sub.1 represents the group represented by the formula, ##STR2## or a hydrocarbon residue substituted with the group represented by the formula, ##STR3## wherein X represents a bond or a spacer having a chain length of 1 to 4 atoms as the linear moiety which may have one or more side chains; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, whether identical or not, independently represent a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, or may bind together to form a ring; Q.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon residue which may be substituted or a heterocyclic ring residue which may be substituted; or a salt thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to aromatic oligomeric compounds useful in the treatment of cardiovascular, bone metabolic, hypolipidaemic, neuronal, gastrointestinal and elastase-mediated connective tissue degradation disorders and disorders which may be treated by agents effective in binding DNA, to processes for preparation of such oligomeric compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions including such oligomeric compounds, and to their use in the treatment of such disorders.

Abstract: A rupununine, either in purified form or a derivative in which one or both of the hydroxyl groups is substituted, the rupununine having the formula: ##STR1## where R.dbd.--H or --CH.sub.3.

Abstract: This invention relates to a class of novel phosphonate derivatives of lipophilic amines which exhibit squalene synthase inhibition properties. More specifically the compounds are bis aryl cycloalkylamino and azacycloalkyl phosphonates. Compounds of this invention reduce levels of serum cholesterol in the body without significantly reducing mevalonic metabolite synthesis. This invention relates also to pharmacological compositions and method of treatment for lowering serum cholesterol levels using the compounds of this invention.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or halogen or alkyl, nitro, cyano or aminosulfonyl, or alternatively, when two of them are located on adjacent carbons, form, with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7) cycloalkyl ring or substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring,R.sub.4 represents hydrogen, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or a group ##STR2## in which R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl,R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkoxy, phenoxy, mercapto, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkylthio, substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched (C.sub.1 -.sub.6) alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted amino; or a group ##STR3## in which R.sub.6 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to antagonists of excitatory amino acid receptors, their method of preparation as well as compositions pertaining to them, which have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is 0, 1, 2, or 3; R1 and R.sub.2 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, halomethyl, nitro, amino, alkoxy, hydroxyl, hydroxymethyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 lower alkyl and C.sub.7 to C.sub.12 higher alkyl, aryl and aralkyl; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is diethoxymethyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, R.sub.2 is pyrid-3-ylmethyl and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, or R is cyclohexylmethyl, R.sub.1 is hydrogen and R.sub.2 is quinolin-4-ylmethyl, or R.sub.1 is hydroxy and R.sub.2 is 3,4-methylenedioxybenzyl, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, or R is benzyl, R.sub.1 is hydroxy, R.sub.2 is 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)ethyl, and R.sub.3 is hydrogen, and salts thereof have GABA.sub.B -antagonistic properties and can be used for the treatment of diseases responsive to GABA.sub.B -antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new substituted sulfonamides, and the physiologically acceptable salts, complexes, esters and amides thereof, represented by the formula ##STR1## which is defined herein. Said compounds find application as anti-thrombotic and anti-asthmatic medicines.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## which have antifungal activity.