Abstract: The invention relates to bivalent mimetics of Smac which function as inhibitors of Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins. The invention also relates to the use of these mimetics for inducing apoptotic cell death and for sensitizing cells to inducers of apoptosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that can be used as metal-ion-chelating agents or as depolluting agents, corresponding to general formula (I) below: and also to precursor compounds of formula (II) and labelled compounds of formula (III) deriving from the compounds of formula (I). The present invention also relates to the use of the compounds (I), (II) or (III) as a medicament, and also the use thereof for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Wilson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Lanthanide (III) ion complexing compound comprising: (1) a sensitizer moiety of formula (I) in which: a is an integer from 1 to 4; b is an integer equal 1 or 2; c is an integer equal to 1 or 2; (R1)a, (R2)b, (R3)c are the same or different and are chosen from the group consisting of: H; alkyl; —COOR4 where R4 is H or an alkyl; aryl; heteroaryl; saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon; CF3; CN; a halogen atom; L-Rg; L-Sc; or two consecutive R3, two consecutive R2 or two consecutive R1 groups together form an aryl or a heteroaryl group or a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon group; where L is a linker, Rg is a reactive group and Sc is a conjugated substance; X1 and X2 are the same or different and are O or S; A is either a direct bond or a divalent group chosen from —CH2— or —(CH2)2—, said moiety being covalently attached to (2) a lanthanide (III) ion chelating moiety through A. Application: Preparation of luminescent lanthanide (III) ion complexes and use thereof as fluorescent labels.

Abstract: A hydroxyformamidine compound represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof [wherein R1 represents a substituted morpholino group, a substituted piperidino group, a piperazin-1-yl group, a substituted piperazin-1-yl group, a thiomorpholin-1-yl group, a perhydroazepin-1-yl group, a perhydroazocin-1-yl group, a tetrahydropyridin-1-yl group, a pyrrolin-1-yl group, etc.; X represents a nitrogen atom or a group represented by CR5; and R2 to R5 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-4 alkyl group, a C1-4 alkoxy group, a trifluoromethyl group or a halogen atom.] There is provided a drug which inhibits an enzyme producing 20-HETE participating in a contracting or dilating action for microvessels and an inducing action for cell proliferation in main organs such as kidney and cerebrovascular vessels.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein R1–R6, R7, R7?, R8, R30–R34, X?, Y, Y?, t, x, and n are as defined herein, are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that block calcium channels having the Formula I shown below. The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of Formula I to treat stroke, cerebral ischemia, head trauma, or epilepsy and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing polyazacycloalkanes immobilised on a silica gel from a polyazacycloalkane of formula (A) in which: R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical, or a [hetero(aryl)]alkyl radical; W1, W2 and W3 represent a radical of formula (B): —[(CT1T2)n—[N(R3)]p—(CT3T4)m]l— such as defined in the description; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl radical or a [hetero(aryl)]alkyl radical, provided that the polyazacycloalkane ring of the compound of formula (A) comprises not more than 30 cyclic carbon atoms, and not more than 6 cyclic nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel N-type calcium channel blockers, compositions comprising them, and methods of their use. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of stroke, cerebral ischemia, pain, epilepsy, and head trauma.

Abstract: Succinoylamino hydroxyethylamino sulfonyl urea derivatives of the formula: wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel N-type calcium channel blockers, compositions comprising them, and methods of their use. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of stroke, cerebral ischemia, pain, epilepsy, and head trauma.

Abstract: Amidino and benzamidino compounds, including compounds of the formula: wherein R1-R4, R6-R9, Y, Z, n and m are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit a number of proteolytic enzymes are described. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Amidino and benzamidino compounds, including compounds of the formula: wherein R1-R4, R6-R9, Y, Z, n and m are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit a number of proteolytic enzymes are described. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: A robust chelate complex is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: M is a metal, preferably a transition metal; Z is an anionic donor atom, three of which are nitrogen, and the other is oxygen; L.sub.1 is a labile ligand;Ch.sub.1, Ch.sub.2 and Ch.sub.3 are oxidation resistant chelate groups which are the same or different and which form 5 or 6 membered rings with the metal, and Ch.sub.4 is a chelate group having the structure ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are preferably selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methyl, and CF.sub.3 or when linked, a five or six membered ring cyclo substituent. The complex provides a stable, long-lived oxidation catalyst or catalyst activator.

Abstract: This invention relates to 4-substituted .beta.-carbolines and .beta.-carboline analogs that inhibit Ca.sup.+2 influx and interleukin-2 (IL-2) production. The 4-substituted .beta.-carbolines and .beta.-carboline analogs of this invention are represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q, n, R, R', R" and R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are as defined herein. This invention also relates to methods for producing .beta.-carbolines. Because of their selective immunomodulating properties, the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for preventing and treating immune disorders, including autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, organ transplant rejection and other disorders associated with IL-2 mediated immune response.

Abstract: A robust compound is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 are oxidation resistant groups which are the same or different and which form 5- or 6-membered rings with a metal, M, when bound to D. D is a metal complexing donor atom, O or N. Each X is a position for addition of a substituent and, when D is N, each position is (i) not occupied such that a double bond is formed between D and an atom adjacent to D, or (ii) is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, alkoxy, phenoxy, halogen, halogenated alkyl, halogenated aryl, halogenated alkenyl, halogenated alkynyl, perhaloalkyl, perhaloaryl, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl ring, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkenyl ring, a substituted or unsubstituted saturated heterocyclic ring, a substituted or unsubstituted unsaturated heterocyclic ring, and at least one X is hydrogen, and when D is O, the position is not occupied.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a novel method and composition for using nonionic contrast media to reduce the risk of clot formation in a diagnostic procedure is disclosed. Novel compositions for such method are also disclosed. The present method comprises employing a triiodinated phenyl contrast agent having a heterocyclic group or a dimeric triiodinated phenyl contrast agent having one or more heterocyclic groups.

Abstract: HIV protease inhibitors, obtainable by chemical synthesis, inhibit or block the biological activity of the HIV protease enzyme, causing the replication of the HIV virus to terminate. These compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions that contain these compounds and optionally other anti-viral agents as active ingredients, are suitable for treating patients or hosts infected with the HIV virus, which is known to cause AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to (D)-amino acid containing inhibitors of cysteine or serine proteases. Methods for the use of the protease inhibitors are also described.

Abstract: A robust chelate complex is provided having the formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a metal, preferably a transition metal; Z is an anionic donor atom, at least three of which are nitrogen and the other is preferably nitrogen or oxygen; L.sub.1 is a labile ligand;Ch.sub.1, Ch.sub.2 and Ch.sub.3 are oxidation resistant chelate groups which are the same or different and which form 5 or 6 membered rings with the metal, and Ch.sub.4 is a chelate group having the structure ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are preferably selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, methyl, and CF.sub.3 or when linked, a five or six membered ring cyclo substituent. The complex provides a stable, long-lived oxidation catalyst or catalyst activator.

Abstract: Heterocyclic thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, G, G.sub.x, R.sup.6', Ra, Xa, R.sup.6, Rb, R.sub.3, p, Q, A and R.sup.4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Disubstituted heterocyclic thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein G is ##STR2## wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 or 3; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; Y is NH or S; p is 0, 1 or 2, Q is a single bond or ##STR3## and Z, A, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.6 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes, precursors and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods of treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described.

Abstract: Novel aminoalkyloximes of the formula ##STR1## wherein: a. X is hydrogen, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, or a group of the formula ##STR2## wherein Y is hydrogen or loweralkyl, and p is 1 or 2; b. A is a group of the formula ##STR3## c. R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen or lowerakyl; and d. m is 2 to 6 and n is 0, or 2 to 6, inclusive, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, useful for treating depression and obsessive compulsive disorders are described. Also described are precursors of and processes for the preparation of such aminoakyloximes.

Abstract: Heterocyclic thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## wherein n, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, G, G.sub.x, R.sup.6', Ra, Xa, R.sup.6, Rb, R.sub.3, p, Q, A and R.sup.4 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Thrombin inhibitors are provided which have the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is a thrombin inhibitor substructure containing distal and proximal binding site residues; andR.sup.1 is cyano, hydroxyl, alkoxy, amino, aminoalkyl or nitro.

Abstract: 3-Acylamino-5-Aminobenzo[1,5]diazepines are useful in the treatment of arrhythmia.

Abstract: Reagents suitable for synthesis of peptide analogs using automated peptide synthesis and procedures for synthesis of peptide analogs are provided.

Abstract: Compounds characterized generally as piperidinyl-terminated alkylamino ethynyl alanine amino diol derivatives are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension. Compounds of particular interest are those of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is selected from CO and SO.sub.2 ; wherein X is selected from oxygen atom and methylene; wherein B is selected from a piperidinyl group, an isoindolyl group and an azabicyclononyl group; wherein R.sub.1 is selected from hydrido, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl and n-propyl; wherein R.sub.2 is phenylmethyl; wherein each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.5 is hydrido; wherein R.sub.4 is selected from ##STR2## wherein V is selected from hydrido and methyl; wherein R.sub.6 is cyclohexylmethyl; wherein R.sub.7 is selected from isobutyl, cyclopropyl and cyclopropylmethyl; wherein q is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; and wherein n is a number selected from zero through three, inclusive; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Benzoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## where R(1) or R(2) is equal to R(6)--S(O).sub.n -- or R(7)R(8)N--O.sub.2 S--and the other substituent R(1) or R(2) is in each case equal to H, F, Cl, Br, I, alkyl, alkoxy or phenoxy, R(6)--S(O).sub.n or R(7)R(8)N--and R(6) is equal to alkyl, cycloalkyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl or phenyl,R(7) and R(8) are equal to alkyl or phenylalkyl or phenyl,and in which R(7) and R(8) may also together be a C.sub.4 --C.sub.7 chain, and in which R(7) and R(8), together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, may be a dihydroindole, tetrahydroquinoline or tetrahydroisoquinoline system,and where R(3), R(4) and R(5) are equal to hydrogen or alkyl, or R(3) and R(4) are together an alkylene chain or R(4) and R(4) are together an alkylene chain,and where n is equal to zero, 1 or 2and their pharmaceutically tolerable salts are outstanding antiarrhythmics.

Abstract: Amidinophenylalanine derivatives, a process for their preparation, their use and pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds are described.

Abstract: The aromatic amines (I), alkyl amines (II), bicyclic amines (III). ##STR1## cycloalkyl amines (IV), aromatic bicyclic amines (V), hydroquinone amines (VI), quinone amines (VII), amino-ethers (VIII) and bicyclic amino ethers (IX) are useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating a number of conditions including spinal trauma, mild and/or moderate to severe head injury, etc. Also disclosed is a method of treatment using the 3,4-dihydrobenzopyrans (XI).

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as .beta.-aminoacyl aminodiol carbamates are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: Hydrazide functionalized 2-hydroxybenzophenone ultraviolet light and heat stabilizers and derivatives are disclosed having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, X, Y, Z, all substituents thereof, and n are set forth in the Summary of the Invention. Y--N(R.sup.6)--Z is the hydrazide or derivative group and --X--R.sup.5 -- links the hydrazide group to an aromatic nucleus of the optionally substituted benzophenone group. Derivatives are, for example, acyl hydrazides, diacyl hydrazides (including imides), hydrazones and alkyl hydrazides. The compounds are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers and heat stabilizers for plastics.

Abstract: Non-peptidyl compounds characterized generally as aminoacyl aminodiol carbamates are useful as renin inhibitors for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: 1-Aryl-2-naphthoylamines of formula I are described ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl that is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen and/or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy, or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, OR.sub.4, NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, CO2R.sub.5, CONR.sub.5 R.sub.6 or NHCOR.sub.7, or wherein two adjacent positions in the nucleus are bridged by a methylenedioxy or ethylenedioxy group that is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by fluorine, wherein further R.sub.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl that is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkoxy or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, 2-propynyl, 3-halo-2-propynyl, ##STR2## or COR.sub.7, each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, independently of the other, is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: An efficient synthesis of quanidines, e.g. of the formula (III), by oxidizing a thiourea, e.g. of the following formula (II): ##STR1## with H.sub.2 O.sub.2 and a molybdenum catalyst to yield an aminoiminomethane sulfonic acid which can then be reacted with an amine followed by optional transamination steps.

Abstract: N',N"-dialkylguanidino dipeptides with angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibiting activity are useful as antihypertensives. Proline and proline analogs are components of the dipeptides.

Abstract: There are described novel carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and derivatives of the formula ##STR2## and the addition salts thereof, which exhibit an effect on the intermediary metabolism. Furthermore, the compounds of Formula Ia as well as the compounds of Formula I possess blood-sugar lowering properties.

Abstract: Substituted aminoalkylphenoxy derivatives represented by the general formula of: ##STR1## wherein the substituting group Z is either one of the following groups of: ##STR2## were prepared. These derivatives exert antagonism against Histamine H.sub.2 -receptors and hence are efficacious for the treatments of digestive ulcers.