Abstract: Disclosed are compounds that are highly selective partial agonists or antagonists at human CRF1 receptors that are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of treating stress related disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as depression, headache and anxiety.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein the substituents are as described in the specification, and process for preparing said products, formulations comprising said products and their use as a medicine are disclosed, in particular for treating conditions which are related to impairment of gastric emptying.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I having the structure wherein G1, G2, R1, R4, Z, n, and X are defined in the specification or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which are useful as antineoplastic agents and in the treatment of polycystic kidney disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel pesticidally active compounds of the general formula I as well as possible isomers and isomeric mixtures thereof, wherein n is a number zero or one; and R1 is C1-C12alkyl that is unsubstituted or may be substituted by C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4alkylthio, C1-C4alkylsulfonyl, C3-C8acycloalkyl, cyano, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C8alkenyloxycarbonyl, C1-C5alkynyloxycarbonyl; C3-C8cycloalkyl; C2-C12alkenyl: C2-C12alknyl; C1-C12haloalkyl or a group NR11R12; wherein R11, and R12 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or together are tetra- or penta-methylene; R2 and R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen; C1-C8alkyl; C1-C8alkyl substituted by hydroxy, C1-C4alkoxy, mercapto or by C1C4alkylthio; C3-C8alkenyl; C3-C8alkynyl; C3-C8cycloalkyl; C3-C8acycloalkyl-C1-C4alkyl or wherein the two groups R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a three- to eight-membered ring; R4, R5, R6 and R7 are identical or different and are eac

Abstract: The present invention discloses the compounds of general formula (1) wherein R1, R2, R3 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 immune deficiency syndrome.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I, wherein r is 0 to 2, n is 0 to 2; m is 0 to 4; R1 and R2 (i) are in each case a lower alkyl, or (ii) together form a bridge in subformula I* (I*) or (iii) together form a bridge in subformula I** (I**), wherein one or two of the ring members T1, T2, T3, and T4 are nitrogen, and the remainder are in each case CH; A, B, D, and E are N or CH, wherein not more than 2 of these radicals are N; G is lower alkylene, acyloxy- or hydroxy-lower alkylene, —CH2—O—, —CH2—S—, —CH2—NH—, oxa, thia, or imino; Q is methyl; c is H or lower alkyl; X is imino, oxa, or thia; Y is aryl, pyridyl, or (un)substituted cycloalkyl; and Z is mono- or disubstited amino, halogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, hydroxy, etherified or esterified hydroxy, nitro, cyano, carboxy, esterified carboxy, alkanoyl, carbamoyl, N-mono- or N,N-disubstituted carbamoyl, amidino, guanidino, mercapto, sulfo, p

Abstract: The compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and Y have the meanings as given in the description are novel effective bronchial therapeutica.

Abstract: A fused pyridazine compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof which exhibits an inhibitory activity against cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase (hereinafter referred to as “cGMP-PDE”). The compounds are useful as preventive and therapeutic agents for diseases for which a cGMP-PDE inhibiting action is efficacious, for example, ischemic heart diseases such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarct and chronic and acute cardiac failure, pulmonary hypertension, arteriosclerosis and bronchial asthma.

Abstract: Imido and amido substituted alkanohydroxamic acids reduce the levels of TNF&agr; and inhibit phosphodiesterase in a mammal. A typical embodiment is 3-(3-cyclopentyloxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-N-hydroxy-3-phthalimidopropionamide.

Abstract: Benzyloxy-substituted, fused N-heterocycles, because of their ability to act as bradykinin receptor antagonists, have been found to be useful as therapeutics for the treatment and prevention of liver cirrhosis or Alzheimer's disease. This application describes such compounds, as well as processes for their preparation and use. The compounds according to this invention include compounds of formula (I) in which B, D, R1, and R2 have the meanings indicated herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antithrombotic compounds comprising the group Q, Q having formula (I), wherein the substructure (i) is a structure selected from (a, b and c), wherein X is O or S; X′ being independently CH or N; and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3; wherein the group Q is bound through an oxygen atom or an optionally substituted nitrogen or carbon atom, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a prodrug thereof. The compounds of the invention are therapeutically active and in particular are antithrombotic agents.

Abstract: This invention provides pyridazinone derivatives encompassed by the following the formula: wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R7 represent a hydrogen atom and the like, and R6 represents a C1-C3 alkyl and the like. The pyridazinone derivatives have excellent herbicidal activity, therefore, they can be used as an active ingredient for herbicidal compositions and can be utilized in herbicidal method, which are also described.

Abstract: [4,5]-Fused-1,3-disubstituted-1,2-diazine-6-one derivatives with nitrogen-containing substituents in position one are useful for inducing or promoting apoptosis and for arresting uncontrolled neoplastic cell proliferation, and are specifically useful in the arresting and treatment of neoplasia, including precancerous and cancerous lesions.

Abstract: Thienopyrimidine derivatives are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for the production and use of these compounds.

Abstract: Amyloid binding compounds which are non-azo derivatives of Chrysamine G, pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods using such compounds to identify Alzheimer's brain in vivo and to diagnose other pathological conditions characterized by amyloidosis, such as Down's Syndrome are described. Pharmaceutical compositions containing non-azo derivatives of Chrysamine G and methods using such compositions to prevent cell degeneration and amyloid-induced toxicity in amyloidosis associated conditions are also described. Methods using non-azo Chrysamine G derivatives to stain or detect amyloid deposits in biopsy or post-mortem tissue are also described. Methods using non-azo Chrysamine G derivatives to quantify amyloid deposits in homogenates of biopsy and post-mortem tissue are also described.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of sulfonamide compounds of formula I which are aspartyl protease inhibitors: ##STR1## This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also provides methods for inhibition aspartyl protease activity and methods for treating viral infections using the compounds and compositions of this invention.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is lower-alkoxy, R.sup.2 is hydroxy or lower-alkoxy, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycyl, aryl-Q-alkyl, or a group of the formula --CR.sup.4 R.sup.4 'COR.sup.5 --, Q is --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.4, R.sup.4 ' are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl, R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, aryl or heterocycyl, or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together form --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, and n is a whole number between 2 to 5 inclusive and the enantiomers, epimers, and diastereomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have valuable antibacterial activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the means set forth in the description are selective cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors (specifically of type 4), which are effective bronchial therapeutics.

Abstract: The present invention of compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.2-6 alkenyloxy or C.sub.2-6 alkynyloxy; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, or when taken together R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may form a bivalent radical of formula wherein in said bivalent radicals one or two hydrogen atoms may be substituted with C.sub.1-6 alkyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halo; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl; L is C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkanone, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl optionally substituted with aryl, or L is a radical of formula -Alk-R.sup.5 -, Alk-X--R.sup.6, -Alk-Y--C(.dbd.O)--R.sup.8, or -Alk-Y--C(.dbd.O)--NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 wherein each Alk is C.sub.1-12 alkanediyl; and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, cyano, C.sub.1-6 alkylsulfonylamino, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.5-6 cycloalkanone, aryl, di(aryl)methyl or a heterocyclic ringsystem; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.

Abstract: There are disclosed compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as antagonists of GnRH and as such may be useful for the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related and other conditions in both men and women.

Abstract: Luminol derived monomers, and luminol derived water-treatment polymers formed from the luminol derived monomers, as well as methods for monitoring of the chemiluminescence of such water-treatment polymers are disclosed. The novel chemiluminescent polymers require only a very low level of incorporation of the chemiluminescent moiety, and are useful for monitoring, even in systems containing impurities which either quench fluorescence or fluoresce themselves.

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: Compounds of Formula I, and their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful as fungicides ##STR1## wherein W is O, S(O).sub.n or NR.sup.5 ;n is 0, 1 or 2;Q is O or S;G is a fused phenyl, naphthalene, thiophene, furan, pyrrole, pyridine, thiazole, oxazole, imidazole, pyrazine, pyridazine or pyrimidine ring; andR.sup.1 -R.sup.5 are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens which involves applying an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The invention provides compounds and method of treating type II diabetes, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof compounds of the Formula II: ##STR1## The variables in Formula II are defined herein.

Abstract: Substituted 1-arylphthalazine compositions with the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independentlya) H,b) HO,c) R.sup.11 O--,d) halogen,e) C1-C3-alkyl,f) CF.sub.3,g) R.sup.12 CO.sub.2 --, orh) R.sup.12 CONH--;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 can be taken together to bea) --OCH.sub.2 O--, orb) --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--;R.sup.5 isa) H,b) C1-C6-alkyl,c) C3-C6-alkenyl,d) C3-C6-alkynyl,e) C3-C6-cycloalkyl,f) phenyl or substituted phenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted with one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C3-alky, halogen, R.sup.12 HN--, R.sup.12 O--, CF.sub.3 --, R.sup.13 SO.sub.2 -- and CO.sub.2 R.sup.12, org) phenyl-C1-C3-alkyl or substituted phenyl-C1-C3-alkyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted with one or two substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-C3-alkyl, halogen, R.sup.12 HN--, R.sup.12 O--, CF.sub.3 --, R.sup.13 SO.sub.2 -- and --CO.sub.2 R.sup.12 ;R.sup.6 isa) R.sup.10 R.sup.11 N--,b) R.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta..sub.3 receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antidiabetic compounds, their tautomeric forms, their analogues, their derivatives, their stereoisomers, their polymorphs, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, their pharmaceutically acceptable solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them. This invention particularly relates to novel azolidinedione compounds of the general formula (I), and their analogues, their derivatives, their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their polymorphs, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Naphthalene derivatives of the formula [I]: wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are each H, protected or unprotected OH, one of R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is protected or unprotected hydroxymethyl, and the other is H, lower alkyl, or protected or unprotected hydroxymethyl, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are the same or different and are each H, substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or protected or unprotected NH.sub.2, or both combine together with the adjacent N to form substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, these compounds showing excellent bronchoconstriction inhibitory activity, and hence, being useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cysteine protease inhibitors of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is a cysteine protease binding moiety; X and Y are S, O or optionally substituted N; and R.sub.1 is optionally substituted alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: This invention concerns compounds of formula the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein X is CH or N; m is 2 or 3 and n is 1, 2 or 3; wherein 1 or 2 C-atoms of the CH.sub.2 groups of the ##STR1## moiety which may also contain one double bond, may be substituted with C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, aminocarbonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbony, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, hydroxy or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy; and/or 2 C-atoms of said CH.sub.2 groups may be bridged with C.sub.2-4 alkanediyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, Ar, ArNH--, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, hydroxymethyl or benzyloxymethyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen, or taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula --CH.dbd.CH--CH.dbd.CH--; in case X represents CH then L is a radical L.sup.1, L.sup.2 or L.sup.3 ; or in case X represents N then L is a radical L.

Abstract: Novel benzoheterocyclic compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, halogen, alkyl, optionally substituted amino, alkoxy; R.sup.2 is H, halogen, alkoxy, phenylalkoxy, OH, alkyl, optionally substituted amino, carbamoyl-alkoxy, optionally substituted amino-alkoxy, optionally substituted benzoyloxy; R.sup.3 is a group: --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or --CO--NR.sup.11 R.sup.12 ; R.sup.4 is H, optionally substitued benzoyl, alkyl; R.sup.5 is a group: ##STR2## [R.sup.16 is halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, OH, alkoxy, alkanoyloxy, alkylthio, alkanoyl, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, CN, NO.sub.2, optionally substituted amino, phenyl, cycloalkyl, etc., or a group: --O--A--NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ; m is 0 to 3], phenyl-alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyl, phenylalkanoyl, etc.; R.sup.11 is H or alkyl; R.sup.12 is cycloalkyl or optionally substituted phenyl; and W is a group: --(CH.sub.2).sub.p (p is 3 to 5) or --CH.dbd.CH--(CH.sub.2).sub.q (q is 1 to 3), the carbon atom of these groups beign optionally replaced by O, S, SO, SO.sub.

Abstract: The present invention disclose to non-radioactive vitamin D compounds of formula (1) and methods to assay for the presence of vitamin D, vitamin D analogs and their metabolites which may be present in milk, blood or other biological fluids. The assay methods employed in this invention may be enzyme linked immununoassays (ELISAs) (with biotin containing compounds) and fluorimetric and chemiluminometric assays (with fluorescein or chemiluminiscence containing compounds).

Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.6, A, B, and D have any of the values defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound or salt, and methods of treating a bacterial infection by administering such a compound or salt.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A is group of the following formulae: ##STR2## (R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each H, or protected or unprotected OH, R.sup.31, R.sup.41 and R.sup.42 are protected or unprotected hydroxymethyl, R.sup.32 is H, lower alkyl, or protected or unprotected hydroxymethyl, R.sup.33 is substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, and the dotted line means the presence or absence of a double bond), R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H, or protected or unprotected amino, or both combine together with the adjacent nitrogen to form substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, these compounds showing excellent bronchoconstriction inhibitory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity of airway, and being useful in the prophylaxis or treatment of asthma.

Abstract: The, present invention relates to a novel allylthiopyridazine derivative represented by formula (I) which exhibits a superior effect for prevention and treatment or hepatic diseases induced by toxic substances and for protection of human tissues from radiation: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in which R.sub.1 represents halogen atom, lower alkoxy, dialkylaminoalkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, phenoxy substituted or unsubstituted with lower alkyl, benzyloxy, or phenyl, andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together with carbon atom to which they are attached can form a saturated or unsaturated 6-membered ring,provided that R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are other than hydrogen when R.sub.1 is chloro; and to a process for preparing thereof and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an effective component.

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 immune deficiency syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. The invention provides compounds and method of treating type II diabetes, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof compounds of the Formula II: ##STR1## The variables in Formula II are defined herein.

Abstract: Matrix metalloprotease inhibiting compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and a method of disease treatment using such compounds are presented. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formulas: ##STR1## wherein r is 0-2, T is selected from ##STR2## and R.sup.40 is a mono- or bi-heterocyclic structure. These compounds are useful for inhibiting matrix metalloproteases and, therefore, combating conditions to which MMP's contribute, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, periodontal disease, comeal ulceration, proteinuria, aneurysmal aortic disease, dystrophobic epidermolysis, bullosa, conditions leading to inflammatory responses, osteopenias mediated by MMP activity, tempero mandibularjoint disease, demyelating diseases of the nervous system, tumor metastasis or degenerative cartilage loss following traumatic joint injury, and coronary thrombosis from athrosclerotic plaque rupture.

Abstract: Substituted cycloalkylamino and cycloalkoxy heterocycles, processes for preparing them and their use as pesticides The invention relates to (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.5, A, X, E, U, p and n are as defined in claim 1, to processes for their preparation and their use as pesticides, such as insecticides, acaricides and fungicides.

Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 alkyl; C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 alkoxy; C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 alkylthio; a polyether of formula R.sup.2 O(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.a -- in which a is 1 or 2 and R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl; and substituted alkynyl of formula R.sup.3 (CH.sub.2).sub.b --C.tbd.C--; in which b is 1-10 and R.sup.3 is H--, HO--, or R.sup.4 O-- in which R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl. The alkyl, phenyl, and benzyl portions of R.sup.1 may bear at least one pharmaceutically-acceptable substituent. The subscript n is 2-4. R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted oxadiazole, thiadiazole and triazole peptoids which are useful as inhibitors of human neutrophil elastase (HNE) for the treatment of HNE-mediated processes implicated in conditions such as adult respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock and multiple organ failure. A series of studies also have indicated the involvement HNE in myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, emphysema. HNE-mediated processes are implicated in other conditions such as arthritis, periodontal disease, glomerulonephritis, dermatitis, psoriasis, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, organ transplantation, corneal ulcers, and invasion behavior of malignant tumors.

Abstract: A fused pyridazine compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof which exhibits an inhibitory activity against cyclic GMP phosphodiesterase (hereinafter referred to as "cGMP-PDE").The compounds are useful as preventive and therapeutic agents for diseases for which a cGMP-PDE inhibiting action is efficacious, for example, ischemic heart diseases such as angina pectoris, myocardial infarct and chronic and acute cardiac failure, pulmonary hypertension, arteriosclerosis and bronchial asthma.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having a straight or branched aliphatic hydrocarbon structure of formula I: ##STR1## In formula I, n is an integer from one to four and m is an integer from four to twenty. Independently, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl of up to twenty carbon atoms in length or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5. If R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5, w may be an integer from one to twenty and R.sub.5 may be an hydroxyl, halo, C.sub.1-8 alkoxyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted carbocycle or heterocycle. Alternatively, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may jointly form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated heterocycle having from four to eight carbon atoms, N being a hetero atom of the resulting heterocyle. R.sub.3 may be either hydrogen or C.sub.13. In the compounds, a total sum of carbon atoms comprising R.sub.1 or R.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.n and (CH.sub.2).sub.m does not exceed forty. R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in all possible racemic, enantiomeric and diastereoisomeric forms and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable salts with acids and bases having antagonistic properties for angiotensin II receptors and a process and novel intermediates for their properties.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity. More specifically, the present invention relates to selective .beta.3 adrenergic receptor agonists useful in the treatment of Type II diabetes and obesity.

Abstract: New compounds of general formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## which are explained in the specification can be prepared by a variety of methods. The compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: 3,4-Disubstituted-phenylsulphonamides have therapeutic utility via TNF or phosphodiesterase inhibition.

Abstract: Chroman derivatives of the formula ?I! ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a cyano, a nitro, a trihalomethyl, a trihalomethoxy or a halogen atom; R.sup.2 is a lower alkoxyalkyl, an aryloxyalkyl or a dialkoxyalkyl; R.sup.3 is a lower alkoxyalkyl or an aryloxyalkyl; R.sup.4 is a hydroxy, a formyloxy or a lower alkanoyloxy; X is N--H, an N--optionally substituted lower alkyl, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a single bond; and Y is an optionally substituted aromatic ring residue or an optionally substituted heterocyclic residue, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical use thereof. The compound of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have selective and excellent coronary vasodilating action and extremely weak hypotensive action.

Abstract: Phthalazinedione compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are described. The compositions are useful in treating human or animal patients to alleviate or cure disease or disease symptoms caused by nuclear ADP-ribosyl and similar transferases.

Abstract: Benzo or pyridopyridazinones and pyridazinthiones of the formula ##STR1## wherein: X and Y are nitrogen or carbon, provided that at least one is carbon, and Z is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclo, heterocyclo lower-alkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroaralkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl, halo, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, lower-alkyl carbonyl, halocarbonyl, thiomethyl, trifluoromethyl, cyano or nitro;or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, ether or salt thereof, have been found to be useful as an anti-inflammatory, antasthmatic, immunosuppressive, anti-allograft rejection, anti-graft-vs-host rejection, autoimmune disease or analgetic agent(s).