Abstract: An insecticide composition is enhanced from the standpoint of its ability to be absorbed by insects, such as red fire ants, particularly dithiophosphate ester pesticides by the addition of a small amount of a water soluble non-aromatic polyorganic acid or salt form thereof such as polyaspartic acid, particularly preferred with a molecular weight in the range of about 3000 to 40,000.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## in which R denotes a lower alkyl which can be substituted if desired by hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, dialkylamino, alkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, alkanesulfonyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring, or it denotes lower alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl or a heterocyclic ring andR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can be, independently of one another, hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or arylmethyl,their optically active salts as well as their pharmacologically acceptable salts, processes for their production as well as pharmaceutical agents which contain these compounds for treating diseases of calcium metabolism. Moreover the invention concerns compounds of formula II as intermediate products for the production of compounds of formula I.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or halogen, or alkyl, alkoxy, nitro or trihalomethyl,X represents CO, SO.sub.2 or CH.sub.2,A.sub.1 represents any one of the groups as defined in the description,A.sub.2 represents --(CH.sub.2).sub.n or --CH.dbd.CH--,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or alkyl,its isomers as well as its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable base and medicinal product containing the same are useful as angiogenesis inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclopentane (or cyclopentane) heptanoic or cyclopentane (or cyclopentene) heptenoic acid, 2-hydrocarbyl phosphinyloxyalkyl or phosphonamidoalkyl, 1-esters, and derivatives thereof, useful as therapeutic agents. In particular, the therapeutic agents of this invention are useful as ocular hypotensives.

Abstract: An insecticide composition is enhanced from the standpoint of its ability to be absorbed by insects, such as red fire ants, particularly dithiophosphate ester pesticides by the addition of a small amount of a water soluble non-aromatic polyorganic acid or salt form thereof such as polyaspartic acid, particularly preferred with a molecular weight in the range of about 3000 to 40,000.

Abstract: A vitamin C supplement comprising ascorbic acid, ascorbyl palmitate, niacinamide ascorbate, calcium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbate, potassium ascorbate, and sodium ascorbate which together can be administered to a human to avoid the transitory initial suppression of human NK cell activity which is present when ascorbic acid alone is administered. Also included is xylitol, lysine acetate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, ribose, cysteine, and hesperidin which further prolongs the biological activity of ascorbic acid and promotes the uptake of ascorbic acid by human tissue.

Abstract: Compounds having GABA.sub.B -antagonistic properties, for example those of formula I ##STR1## wherein one of the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, another is hydrogen or, in the case of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, hydroxy or, in the case of R.sub.1, halogen or, in the case of R.sub.2 together with R.sub.2 ', oxo, and the remaining radical is hydrogen, R.sub.1 ' is hydrogen or halogen, R.sub.2 ' is hydrogen, hydroxy or, together with R.sub.2, is oxo, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or R.sub.4 is an araliphatic or heteroarylaliphatic radical and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic radical, and R is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, cycloaliphatic-aliphatic, araliphatic, heteroarylaliphatic or aromatic radical having at least 2 carbon atoms or, when R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.2 is an aromatic radical and R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ' and R.sub.3 are hydrogen.

Abstract: 3-Phenylpyrrolidine compounds of the formula ##STR1## effectively inhibit phosphodiesterase (PDE) IV activities and can be used as medicaments for conditions such as asthma.

Abstract: A method of combatting cancer in a subject comprising administering to said subject dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or an analog thereof in an amount effective to combat cancer is disclosed in which heart failure induced by the DHEA or analog thereof is combatted by administering to the subject a ubiquinone, in an amount effective to combat heart failure induced by the DHEA or analog thereof.A prefered DHEA analog for carrying out the invention is 16 alpha-fluoroepiandrosterone, and a preferred ubiquinone for carrying out the invention is Coenzyme Q.sub.10.

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: Cyclophosphamide analogs are provided of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6)alkyl, substituted with a leaving group such as halo or alkylsulfonyl, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same as R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or are H and Ar is a heteroaromatic ring and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Substituted cyclohexane derivatives for the treatment of diseases Esters of cyclohexane derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which A--B, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, Y and Z have the meanings indicated, for use as inhibitors of the glucose-6-phosphatase system of the liver in mammals are described. The compounds are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: Hypotensive activity is exhibited by new phosphonate substituted amino or imino acids of the formula ##STR1## isomeric mixtures thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein:X is an imino or amino acid of the formula ##STR2##

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, arylalkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.r CH.dbd.CH.sub.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.s OY, --(CH.sub.2).sub.t CH(OZ)CH.sub.3, or Ar;X is O, S, or NR.sup.2 ;Y and Z are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, or --COR.sup.3 ;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each, independently, hydrogen, alkyl, or arylalkyl;Ar is an aryl radical that may be optionally substituted;m=1-5;n=0-1;p=1-9;r=0-6;s=2-6; andt=0-6or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are useful as antiinflammatory agents.

Abstract: A new compound, which we have named Leustroducsin H, has formula (I): ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This compound may be prepared by hydrolysis of naturally occurring Leustroducsins and the compound may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of thrombocytopenia.

Abstract: Compounds having GABA.sub.B -antagonistic properties, for example those of formula I ##STR1## wherein one of the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, another is hydrogen or, in the case of R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, hydroxy or, in the case of R.sub.1, halogen or, in the case of R.sub.2 together with R.sub.2 ', oxo, and the remaining radical is hydrogen, R.sub.1 ' is hydrogen or halogen, R.sub.2 ' is hydrogen, hydroxy or, together with R.sub.2, is oxo, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrogen or R.sub.4 is an araliphatic or heteroarylaliphatic radical and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an aliphatic radical, and R is an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, cycloaliphatic-aliphatic, araliphatic, heteroarylaliphatic or aromatic radical having at least 2 carbon atoms or, when R.sub.1 is hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.2 is an aromatic radical and R.sub.1 ', R.sub.2 ' and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new phosphorylated aza compounds, to processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides, in particular as soil-acting insecticides and nematicide.The new compounds have the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 -R.sup.5, X and Y are defined as in the specification, with the exception of compound O-ethyl S-propyl 3-(6-chloro-3-pyridinylmethyl)-2-nitroimino-imidazolidine-1-thiophosphate.

Abstract: Phosphonic acid squalene synthetase inhibitors are provided which are effective in lowering serum cholesterol and have the formula ##STR1## wherein m is 0 to 3, n is 1 to 5, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are H or halogen, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are H, metal ion, C.sub.1 to C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 to C.sub.12 alkenyl, or prodrug ester, and R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group or a substituted phenyl group.

Abstract: A process for preparing the (R) stereoisomer of 2,2-bis(hydroxmethyl)-tetrahydrofuran monobutyrate comprising subjecting the dibutyric ester of the 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydrofuran to enzymatic hydrolysis. The invention also relates to the novel (R) stereoisomer prepared by the instant process and to its more stable forms. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the (R) stereoisomer in preparing stereoisomers of pharmacologically active compounds and to certain specific stereoisomers produced thereby.

Abstract: New compounds, which we have named the "Leustroducsins" have the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R represents a 5-methylhexanoyloxy group, a 6-methyloctanoyloxy group or a 7-methyloctanoyloxy group, and salts thereof, and may be prepared by fermentation using a microorganism of the genus Streptomyces, especially a strain of the species Streptomyces platensis, such as strain SANK 60191 (FERM BP-3288). These compounds may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of: adverse reactions resulting from cancer chemotherapy or radiotherapy; infections; cancer; cerebral dysfunction; and fungal infections.

Abstract: Phosphomycin and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof topically used as cicatrizing agents.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain heterocyclic, thioether, keto-ester and alkyl phospholipids, e.g., heterocyclic phospholipids having the formula ##STR1## where R is n-C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 alkyl or O-n-C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 alkyl; each R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl; n is 2-6; and X is --CH.sub.2 --m, where m is 2-4, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 S, or a corresponding hydrate thereof, which compounds are useful in treating multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting the luminal lining against gastric acid challenge are disclosed. The compositions provide effective anti-ulcer preparations which include phosphorylated alcohol. Phosphorylated alcohols comprise the active anti-ulcerogenic ingredient of the described therapeutic formulations. The preparation of unique linear and cyclic polyphosphorylated alcohols and methods of using same to protect the stomach luminal lining against acid challenge are also disclosed. Inositol hexaphosphate and mannitol hexaphosphate are demonstrated to provide therapeutic value in the treatment and prevention of gastro-erosive disease precipitated by exposure of biological tissues to highly acidic substances, for example, the gastric digestive acids. While inositol hexaphosphate alone at subthreshold concentrations provides a small gastro-protective activity, a combination of inositol hexaphosphate (at subthreshold concentrations) with polyvalent cations, such as Au.sup.+3 or Bi.sup.

Abstract: Platinum complexes of the general formula I[(R.sup.1 NH.sub.2).sub.n Pt].sub.q Y.sub.m X.sub.p (I)in which Y is a phosphonic acid ligand, and the preparation thereof, are described. The platinum complexes are suitable as active substances in pharmaceuticals, in particular for controlling cancers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the N-phosphonomethyl-biaryl substituted amino acid derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents a direct bond, C.sub.1-4 -alkylene or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylene; R and R' represent independently hydrogen, carbocyclic aryl, 6-tetrahydronaphthyl, 5-indanyl, .alpha.-(trichloromethyl, carboxyl, esterified carboxyl or amidated carboxyl)substituted-(lower alkyl or aryl-lower alkyl), acyloxymethyl optionally monosubstituted on methyl carbon by C.sub.1-20 -alkyl, by C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, by aryl or by aryl-lower alkyl; R.sub.1 represents monocyclic carbocyclic or monocyclic heterocyclic aryl; COR.sub.3 represents carboxyl or carboxyl derivatized in form of a pharmaceutically acceptable ester; R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process for preparing the (R) stereoisomer of 2,2-bis(hydroxmethyl)-tetrahydrofuran monobutyrate comprising subjecting the dibutyric ester of the 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydrofuran to enzymatic hydrolysis. The invention also relates to the novel (R) stereoisomer prepared by the instant process and to its more stable forms. In addition, the invention relates to the use of the (R) stereoisomer in preparing stereoisomers of pharmacologically active compounds and to certain specific stereoisomers produced thereby.

Abstract: Phosphine oxide-terminated allene-ene-yne compounds are disclosed that possess DNA-cleaving, antimicobial and tumor growth-inhibiting properties. Methods of making and using those compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Presented are a glycyrrhetic acid derivative of the following formula ##STR1## or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, which has antioxidant, antiinflammatory and/or antiallergic activity, a process for producing said compound or salt, and an antioxidant, antiinflammatory and/or antiallergic composition comprising said compound or salt.

Abstract: Cyclophosphamides possessing anti-tumor activity and having the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof; wherein R is lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl or a nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen containing heterocyclic or heterocyclic lower alkyl, andR' is hydrogen, hydroxy or OOH with the proviso that when R' is hydrogen, R is other than methyl or phenyl and when R' is hydroxy, R is other than methyl.

Abstract: Araliphatylaminoalkanediphosphonic acids of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aromatically substituted aliphatic radical, R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a monovalent aliphatic radical and alk is a divalent aliphatic radical, and their salts, exhibit a pronounced regulatory action on the calcium metabolism and can be used as medicaments for the treatment of diseases that are attributable to calcium metabolsim disorders. They are prepared, for example, by reacting a compound of formula ##STR2## wherein X.sub.3 is carboxy and R.sub.0 is a radical R.sub.2, with phosphorous acid and phosphorus trichloride and hydrolysing the primary product.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R denotes an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, cycloaliphatic-aliphatic or araliphatic radical having 2 or more carbon atoms, and wherein one of the groups R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, another one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or, in the case of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, is hydroxy, and the remaining one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is hydrogen, or wherein R denotes methyl, R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.2 denotes an aromatic radical and R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, and their salts have GABA.sub.B -antagonistic properties and can be used as GABA.sub.B -antagonists. They are obtained when in a compound of formula II ##STR2## in which R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have their previous significances, Z represents --NH.sub.2 and R.sup.4 denotes a hydroxy-protective group R.sup.5 or, when R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 denote hydrogen and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain thioether, keto-ester and alkyl phospholipids which are useful in treating multiple sclerosis.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of mono (2-ammonium-2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol) (2R,cis)-1,2-epoxypropyl-phosphonate with improved characteristics of stability, of processing for the preparation of pharmaceutical forms and of stability of the pharmaceutical forms that contain it.

Abstract: The invention relates to the N-phosphonomethyl-biaryl substituted dipeptide derivatives of formula I ##STR1## wherein A represents a direct bond, lower alkylene, phenylene or cyclohexylene; m represents 1 or zero, provided that m represents 1 when A is a direct bond; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.2- C.sub.12 linear or branched unsubstituted alkyl; C.sub.1- C.sub.12 linear or branched substituted alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 linear or branched monoalkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.12 linear or branched alkynyl; C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 aralkyl, wherein the alkyl chain is linear or branched C.sub.1- C.sub.8 and the aryl moiety is C.sub.6- C.sub.12 ; C.sub.4- C.sub.10 cycloalkylalkyl; C.sub.3- C.sub.7 cycloalkyl; wherein these values for R.sub.1, other than C.sub.2- C.sub.12 linear or branched unsubstituted alkyl, can be substituted by one or more of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.3- C.sub.6 cycloalkyloxy, C.sub.3- C.sub.6 cycloalkylthio, C.sub.6- C.sub.12 aryloxy, C.sub.1- C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.6- C.sub.12 arylthio, C.sub.7- C.sub.10 aralkyloxy, C.sub.7- C.sub.16 aralkyl-thio; and R.sub.5 is H or C.sub.1- C.sub.12 linear or branched alkyl; C.sub.2- C.sub.12 linear or branched monoalkenyl; C.sub.7- C.sub.

Abstract: Methods of providing an image of the gastrointestional region of a patient and diagnosing the presence of any tumorous tissue in that region using contrast media comprising a combination of at least one polyphosphorylated aliphatic or polyphosphorylated alicyclic compound and at least one paramagnetic ion, wherein the aliphatic and alicyclic compounds comprise at least five carbon atoms, is described. Also described are diagnostic kits for gastrointestinal imaging which include the subject contrast media.

Abstract: Phospholipid derivatives resulting from coupling of ascorbic acid to a glycerol ester or ether via a phosphoric acid residue and having antioxidant activity and lipid peroxide inhibiting activity, which have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 represent the same or different and each represents an alkyl or acyl group and neither formula represents any particular configuration nor conformation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an agricultural chemical composition in the form of an aqueous suspension, which comprises fine particles of a water-insoluble physiologically active substance having a melting point of 15.degree. to 70.degree. C., which are stably dispersed in water by a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer comprising at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of unsaturated carboxylic acids and derivatives thereof as the indispensable component, as a dispersant, and a phthalic acid ester as an agent for preventing precipitation of crystals.In this agricultural chemical composition, the phthalic acid ester bleeds on the surface of the physiologically active substance to modify the surface, and the storage stability of the composition in the form of a suspension is highly improved.

Abstract: New furanone compounds have anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-proliferative activity and are useful in treating psoriasis and modifying calcium homeostasis. A compound of the invention is 4-(1-thioacetoxytridecyl-5-hydroxy-2(5H)-furanone.

Abstract: invention relates to heterocyclic phospholipids of formula III which are useful in treating multiple sclerosis:where R .sub.2 is n-C.sub.14 -C.sub.20 alkyl;each R.sub.1, independently, is methyl or ethyl; Y is --O-- or --S--;n is an integer 2 to 6.

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

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is H or alkyl of 1 to 20 carbons, CO--R.sub.1.sup.* CO--O--R.sub.1.sup.* CO--NH--R.sub.1.sup.* or PO(OR.sub.1.sup.*).sub.2 or PO(OR.sub.1.sup.*)R.sub.1.sup.* where R.sub.1.sup.* independently is H, alkyl of 1 to 20 carbons, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; X is O, S, SO--, SO.sub.2, NH--, or NR.sub.2 where R.sub.2 is phenyl, substituted phenyl or alkyl of 1 to 20 carbons, and Y is alkyl having at least 6 carbon atoms, arylalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, substituted arylalkyl, alkenyl containing one or more olephinic bonds and at least 6 carbon atoms, CO--R.sub.3, CO--OR.sub.3, CONHR.sub.3, SO.sub.2 R.sub.3, SO.sub.2 NHR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is aryl, substituted aryl, substituted arylalkyl, alkyl, alkenyl containing one or more olephinic bonds, further Y is (CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--R.sub.4, or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --O--R.sub.4, where n, and m, are integers and are independently 1 to 25 and R.sub.

Abstract: A 2-pyranone derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or a linear, branched alkylcarbonyloxy, or cyclo-alkylcarbonyloxy group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and salts thereof; a process for the production of the above-mentioned 2-pyranone derivative (I), comprising the steps of culturing a microorganism belonging to the genus Streptomyces and capable of producing the derivative, to produce the derivative, and recovering the produced derivative from the cultured product; a biocidal composition comprising the above-mentioned 2-pyranone derivative (I); and a microorganism belonging to the genus Stretromyces and capable of producing the above-mentioned 2-pyranone derivatives.

Abstract: Substituted aminomethylenebis(phosphonic acid) derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; "m" is zero or represents an integer from 1 to 4; and a ring "A" represents a cycloalkenyl group having 5 to 8 carbon atoms, a bicycloheptyl group, a bicycloheptenyl group or a saturated heterocyclic group having 4 to 7 carbon atoms and containing an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfinyl group (--SO--) or a sulfonyl group (--SO.sub.2 --), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a specifically substituted tetrahydrofuran of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is an alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl or alkylsulfonyl containing group, Y is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group, R.sup.6 is an alkyl or a substituted alkyl group and the substituents at positions 3, 4 or 5 are acyclic.

Abstract: Novel HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents and are represented by structural formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein position 5 of the polyhydronaphthyl ring is singly or doubly bonded to oxygen or incorporated into a C.sub.3-7 carbocyclic ring.

Abstract: Compounds of the general Formula (I) ##STR1## in which R is a hydrogen atom or a bromine atom, and R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, an SO.sub.2 OM group wherein M is a hydrogen or sodium atom, various sulphatide or phosphatide groups or a glucuronide group are disclosed for use in the prophylaxis and therapy of retroviral infections, especially infection by Human Immunodeficiency Virus. These compounds may be used concomitantly or in combination with various immunomodulators and/or antiviral agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, carboxylic acid acyl or carbamoyl which may be substituted; R is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted or alicylic hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, or a salt thereof.The compound of the present invention has the effects to prevent and improve dysfunctions caused by oxygen free radicals, and can be used as preventive and therapeutic drugs against dysfunctions in the circulatory system.

Abstract: Novel HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are useful as antihypercholesterolemic agents and are represented by stuctural formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein A is O, S(O).sub.n or N--R.sub.13.

Abstract: Organic platinum complexes active as anti-tumor agents in warm-blooded animals, and methods for synthesis of same, are described.