Abstract: The invention relates to an electroluminescent device, in which the luminescent layer contains a luminescent compound and a compound of the general formula I as doping agent, wherein B is an unsaturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic 4-8-link ring, which can also contain an alicyclic bridge, the rings D and E are five- or six-link rings, which each can contain one more hetero-atom N, O and S, the radicals R are one or more substituents H or straight-chain or branched C1-C6-alkyl, X and Y are carbon or nitrogen, R1; R2 and R9 are H or straight-chain or branched C1-C6-alkyl, R3 and R9 are hydrogen, straight-chain or branched C1-C6-alkyl, hydroxy, —OR16, —COOR16, N,N-dialkylamino, acetylamino or halogen, wherein R16 is hydrogen, or straight-chain or branched C1-C6-alkyl, R1 and R2 or R2 and R3 and/or R9 and R9 together can form an alicyclic, heterocyclic or aromatic ring, and A1 and A2, which can be the same or different, are cyan, nitro or —COOR16. The compounds I are partly new.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): where Q is a group of formula: These compounds inhibit cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate phosphodiesterases (cGMP PDEs). More notably, the compounds are potent and selective inhibitors of the type 5 cyclic guanosine 3′,5′-monophosphate phosphodiesterases and have utility therefore in a variety of therapeutic areas. In particular, the present compounds are of value for the curative or prophylactic treatment of mammalian sexual disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds or salts thereof of the general formula (I): wherein each of R1 and R2 independently represents a C1-6 alkyl or C2-7 acyl group; X represents OCH2 or a group CR3R4; wherein each of R3 or R4 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl group; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 alkyl, C2-3 alkenyl or C2-3 alkynyl group; R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, amino, C1-6 alkylamino, di(C1-6) alkylamino or C2-7 acylamino group; each of R7 and R8 independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C2-7 acyl, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 alkoxy, C3-6 cycloalkyl; and R9 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C2-7 acyl, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 alkoxy or C3-6 cycloalkyl group. The compounds or salts thereof are useful for treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and intermediates for the preparation of enantiomerically pure cycloalkanoindolecarboxylic acids and azaindolecarboxylic acids and pyrimido[1,2a]indolecarboxylic acids and their activated derivatives, characterized in that the tolyl acetic acid is first esterified with a chiral alcohol, then diastereoselective substitution at &agr;-carbon atoms is carried out and this product is halogenated in the tolyl group and then reacted with appropriate cycloalkanoindoles, cycloalkanoazaindoles or pyrimido[1,2a]indoles. It is possible by this method to prepare specifically, in high purity, the enantiomerically pure carboxylic acids which are intermediates for valuable medicaments.

Abstract: Fused cyclic compounds, methods of using such compounds in the treatment of nuclear hormone receptor-associated conditions such as cancer and immune disorders, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a compound or a salt thereof represented by the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group, the ring A is an optionally substituted divalent nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, X′ is an optionally substituted alkylene chain, Y is an optionally substituted divalent cyclic group, X is a chemical bond or an optionally substituted alkylene chain, and Z is (1) an optionally substituted amino group, (2) an optionally substituted imidoyl group or (3) an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group, or a pro-drug thereof, which has activated coagulation factor X inhibitory activity and which are useful as anti-coagulants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel benzimidazole derivatives that possess antibacterial activity. The invention also is directed to compositions including the benzimidazole derivatives, and methods for using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I which is useful as antiviral agents, in particular, as agents against viruses of the herpes family.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds or salts thereof of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating diseases prevented by or ameliorated with potassium channel openers. Also disclosed are potassium channel opening compositions and a method of opening potassium channels in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds or salts thereof of the general formula (I): 1

Abstract: Novel triazolo derivatives represented by the following formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as chemokine inhibitors containing the same as an effective component. These are useful as therapeutic agents for allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis; therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases such as chronic rheumatoid arthritis; therapeutic agents for autoimmune diseases such as ulcerative colitis and nephritis; and as anti-AIDS drugs.

Abstract: Antiatherosclerotic compounds are provided which have the following structure: wherein: R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, or aryl or heteroaryl substituted with one or more members of the group consisting of alkyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, perfluoroalkyl, perfluoroalkoxy, alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono or di-alkylamino, and halogen; D is C—H, carbon bound to R5 or nitrogen; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or taken together form a ring; R5 is one or more groups selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, perfluoroalkyl, perfluoroalkoxy, alkylthio, nitro, amino, mono or di-alkylamino, or halogen; n is an integer of 0-3; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Antiatherosclerotic compounds are provided which have the following structure: 1

Abstract: Substituted or 6,7-ring fused 1,2,3-triazolo[1,5-&agr;]-pyrimidine derivatives are selective ligands for GABAA receptors useful in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a triazolopurine derivative represented by the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 represent the same groups as those described in the specification; and A represents a group: wherein R3 represents the same groups as those described in the specification. This compound is incorporated in a pharmaceutical composition because of its affinity to an adenosine A3 receptor, and is used as an adenosine A3 receptor antagonist or a remedy for asthma.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful in treating diseases prevented by or ameliorated with potassium channel openers. Also disclosed are potassium channel opening compositions and a method of opening potassium channels in a mammal.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for measuring ion concentration inside a cell by measuring fluorescence of a compound of the general formula I. In particular embodiments, the measured ion is halide, particularly iodide, the cell contains a functional anion transport protein or channel, the method measures a change in fluorescence as a function of a predetermined condition such as the presence of a predetermined amount of a candidate modulator of ion transport in the cell (e.g. for drug screening) or the expression by the cell of a transgene (e.g. to assess the efficacy of gene therapy).

Abstract: Disclosed are nitrosated and/or nitrosylated phosphodiesterase inhibitors having the formula NOn-PDE inhibitor where n is 1 or 2. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an phosphodiesterase inhibitor (PDE inhibitor), which can optionally be substituted with at least one NO or NO2 moiety, and one to ten fold molar excess of a compound that donates, transfers or releases nitrogen monoxide as a charged species, i.e., nitrosonium (NO+) or nitroxyl (NO−), or as the neutral species, nitric oxide (NO•) or which stimulates endogenous EDRF production. The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides methods for treating sexual dysfunctions in males and females.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The compounds are of the class of pyrido [1,2-c] pyrimidin-3-one or 1,2-dihydro-pyrido [1,2-c] pyrimidin-3-one derivatives, useful as inhibitors of p38. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.

Abstract: The pyrimido[1,2-a]indoles according to the invention are prepared by reacting appropriately substituted phenylacetic acid derivatives with phenylglycinols. The pyrimido[1,2-a]indoles can be used as active compounds in medicaments, in particular in medicaments with antiatherosclerotic activity.

Abstract: Described are antibacterial agents of formula (I): X is O, S or N--R.sub.8 ; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.8 are independently H, straight or branched alkyl of 1-6 carbons, cycloalkyl of 3-6 carbons, alkenyl or alkynyl of from 2 to 6 atoms, R heterocyclic ring of from 5-8 atoms with 1-3 heteroatoms as nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur, or phenyl, all of which rings may be optionally substituted up to 3 times by halogen, OR, NR.sub.2, NR'COR', CN, CO.sub.2 R' or CONR.sub.2 ', halogen, CN, CO.sub.2 R, COR, CON(R).sub.2, CON(R").sub.2, SR, SON, SCO.sub.2 R or SCON(R).sub.2 ; R.sub.4 is H, straight or branched alkyl of from 1-6 carbon atoms, alkenyl or alkynyl of from 2 to 6 atoms, heterocyclic ring of from 5-8 atoms with 1-3 heteroatoms as nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur or phenyl, all of which rings may be optionally substituted up to 3 times by halogen, OR, NR.sub.2, NR'COR', CN, CO.sub.2 R' or CONR.sub.2 ', halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, N(R).sub.2, NRCOR, NRCOR", COR, CO.sub.2 R, CON(R).sub.2, CON(R").sub.2, NRCON(R).sub.

Abstract: Fused polycyclic 2-aminopyrimidines of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic group;X is a carbon or nitrogen atom;Y is a carbon or nitrogen atom;Z is a linker group;A together with X and Y forms an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic group;and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof are described. The compounds are potent and selective inhibitors of the protein tyrosine kinases p56.sup.lck and p59.sup.fyn and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune diseases, hyperproliferative disorders and other diseases in which inappropriate p56.sup.lck and/or p59.sup.fyn activity is believed to have a role.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compound having strong antimumor activities of the general formula(I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 unsaturated alkyl, ketone, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, substituted or unsubstituted arylhydroxy, substituted or unsubstituted amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower ester, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower thioester, thiol, substituted or unsubstituted carboxyl, epoxy, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower thioalkoxy; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are fused to form C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 saturated or unsaturated chain; R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower ester, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower thioalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives according to formula I wherein X is a group (A) or (B) ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represent one or more substituents selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl and halogen;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, are each selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkyl; n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and intermediates for the preparation of enantiomerically pure cycloalkanoindolecarboxylic acids and azaindolecarboxylic acids and pyrimido?1,2a!indolecarboxylic acids and their activated derivatives, characterized in that the tolyl acetic acid is first esterified with a chiral alcohol, then diastereoselective substitution at .alpha.-carbon atoms is carried out and this product is halogenated in the tolyl group and then reacted with appropriate cycloalkanoindoles, cycloalkanoazaindoles or pyrimido?1,2a!indoles. It is possible by this method to prepare specifically, in high purity, the enantiomerically pure carboxylic acids which are intermediates for valuable medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to biphenyl derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein A to E and X are defined as in claim 1, the stereoisomers thereof, including their mixtures and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable properties, preferably aggregation-inhibiting effects, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (A) n=2-4;(B) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and selected from the group consisting of H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, and --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl moieties which may taken together to form a 4- to 7-membered ring;(C) R.sub.3 is selected from H, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;(D) X is located at the 2-, or 3-position and is selected from the group consisting of 2-naphthyl, 1-naphthyl, 1-phenanthrenyl, 2-phenanthrenyl, 3-phenanthrenyl, 4-phenanthrenyl, 9-phenanthrenyl, phenyl, and mono- or polysubstituted phenyl wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of --OR.sub.4, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) alkyl, --CF.sub.3, F, Cl, Br, I, --NO.sub.2, --CN, --SO.sub.3 H, --SO.sub.2 NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, --CO.sub.2 H, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, and phenyl;R.sub.4 is H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: (A) n=2-4;(B) R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and selected from the group consisting of H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3) alkyl, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, and --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are alkyl moieties which are taken together to form a 4- to 7- membered ring;(C) R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of H, --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, and --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 ;(D) Y is a heterocyclic radical having 5-14 atoms, located at the 2- or 3- position of the pyridoquinazolinone nucleus, in which 1-3 of the heterocyclic ring atoms are independently nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur; wherein Y may be optionally mono-, di-, or tri- substituted with --OR.sub.4, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, --CO.sub.2 H, --CO.sub.2 R.sub.4, or phenyl;R.sub.4 is H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub. 4) straight-chain alkyl;R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: Tricyclic diazepines of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A, B, D, E, F, Y and Z are defined in the specification which compounds have vasopressin and oxytocin antagonist activity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## and their use as pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, cardiovascular disorders and CNS disorders.

Abstract: A sulfonamide derivative or a sulfonic ester derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## {G represents an aromatic 5- or 6-membered ring; L represents O or --N(R.sup.1)-- (R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl); and M represents ##STR2## rings A and B represent each an unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring; Y represents O, S(O).sub.n, C(R.sup.3)(R.sup.4), C(O), N(R.sup.5), CH(R.sup.6)CH(R.sup.7), C(R.sup.8).dbd.C(R.sup.9), N(R.sup.10)C(O), N.dbd.C(R.sup.11), OCH(R.sup.12), S(O).sub.n CH(R.sup.13) or N(R.sup.14)CH(R.sup.15).

Abstract: The disclosed invention is compounds represented by the formula ##STR1## and pharmacetically acceptable acid salts thereof, wherein each Z is independently tetiary butyl, phenyl, naphthyl or adamantyl; substituted phenyl, wherein the substituents are one or more of halogen, lower alkoxy, phenoxy, nitrile, nitro, phenylsulfonyl, loweralkyl-sulfonyl, oxazol-2-yl, lower alkanoyl, benzoyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, lower alkyl, lower alkylthio, phenyl, phenylaminothiocarbonyl, or lower alkylaminothiocarbonyl, hydroxyiminoloweralkyl hydroxyloweralkyl or carbonyl; or 4 or 6 membered unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic ring containing at least one nitrogen with the remaining member of the ring being at least one carbon, and optionally sulfur or oxygen,X and Y are each independently a bond, ##STR2## each Q is independently a divalent substituted or unsubstituted, straight or branched chain lower alkanediyl, lower alkanediyl-cycloalkanediyl-lower alkanediyl, lower alkenediyl, lower alkynediyl, phenylene, dihydrofura

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sup.g is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CH, N or NR wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;A is a saturated or unsaturated polymethylene chain of 2-4 carbon atoms;R.sub.1.sup.g and R.sub.2.sup.g are hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sub.3.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, amino, nitro or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy;R.sub.4.sup.g is hydrogen, halo, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or C.sub.1-6 alkoxy,Y is O or NH, or CO--Y together are a heterocyclic bioisostere;Z is of sub-formula: ##STR2## wherein --(CH.sub.2).sub.n.sup.1 is attached at carbon; and n.sup.1 is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4;q is 0, 1, 2 or 3;R.sub.a is a straight or branched chain alkylene of chain length 1-6 carbon atoms terminally substituted by R.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 is 3 to 8 membered heterocyclyl, 5 or 6 membered monocyclic heteroaryl or 9 or 10 membered fused bicyclic heteroaryl linked through carbon, or R.sub.7 is C.sub.2-7 alkoxycarbonyl or secondary or tertiary hydroxy substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; andR.sub.6 is hydrogen or C.

Abstract: An antidiabetic compound selected from those of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A, B, C, D, n, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description.Medicaments containing the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein A, B, C, D, n, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description, and their use as antidiabetics are disclosed.

Abstract: A process of preparing a dihydropyrimidine compound of the structure (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are bonded together to form an aromatic or heterocyclic ring, which may be substituted or unsubstituted, or are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, or a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, carbocyclic, or heterocyclic group;R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; andX represents the atoms necessary to form a 5 or 6 membered heterocyclic ring, and is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, selenium, ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are individually selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; comprising combining a compound (A) of the structure: ##STR3## wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.

Abstract: A method of treating cognitive deficiencies is described by administering a quinazoline derivative of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents ##STR2## in which n is 1-10, P is a bond or (CH.sub.2).sub.m in which m is 0-10, and M is .dbd.O, .dbd.S, .dbd.NR, .dbd.CRR', ##STR3## novel compounds of the above are also described as well as methods of manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A class of phosphonomethyl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine-2-carboxylic acid compounds is described for treatment to reduce neurotoxic injury associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a compound of this class alone or in a composition in an amount effective as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 is independently selected from hydrido, alkyl, allyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl and benzyl; wherein Y.sub.m is --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: Novel polycylic guanine derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein J is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkyl substituted with aryl or hydroxy;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, alkyl or alkyl substituted with aryl, heteroaryl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, monoalkyl amino or dialkylamino, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m TCOR.sup.20 wherein m is an integer from 1 to 6, T is oxygen or --NH-- and R.sup.20 is hydrogen, aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl or alkyl substituted with aryl or heteroaryl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, halo, trifluoromethyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aminosulfonyl, amino, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, hydroxyalkylamino, aminoalkylamino, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or aminocarbonyl or alkyl substituted with awl, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, monoalkylamino or dialkylamino;R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, and R.sup.d are defined in the specification; and n is zero or one.The compounds of formulas (I) and (I') are useful as antihypertensive, muscle relaxant and bronchodilating agents.

Abstract: Chromogenic lactam compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which the ring A is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical which has 6 ring atoms and may contain a fused aromatic ring, it being possible for both the ring A and the fused ring to be substituted;the ring B is an unsubstituted or substituted benzene ring;Z is ##STR2## R is hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, cycloalkyl having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; unsubstituted or substituted aryl or aralkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 acyl; N-(lower alkyl)carbamoyl; or N-arylcarbamoyl which is unsubstituted or substituted on the ring;Q is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkylene, aryl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene, 1,2-cycloalkylene, 1,2- or 1,8-arylene or aralkylene; andX.sub.1 and X.sub.2, independently of one another, are each hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted alkyl having a maximum of 12 carbon atoms; acyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl having 5 to 10 carbon atoms; or unsubstituted or ring-substituted aralkyl or aryl; or (X.sub.1 and X.sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, ##STR1## in which R1 is hydrogen (1-6C)alkyl or (1-4C)alkanoyl;A is --N.dbd.CQ--O--, N.dbd.CQ--NR.sup.8 --, --N.dbd.CQ--CH.dbd.N--or --N.dbd.CH--CQ.dbd.N--;Q is 2-furyl;R.sup.8 is hydrogen or C1-4C)alkyl;and R.sup.2 has any of the meanings given in the specification, processes for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The compounds are useful as adenosine antagonists.

Abstract: A sulfonyl compound of the formula ##STR1## The above illuminated formula (I) undergo bimolecular condensation by the condensing agents and easily form simple metal salts especially metal complexes which act as combatting viruses and inhibiting tissue growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrimidoindole derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in particular (+)-3,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-[1-(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)ethyl]pyrimido-[1 ,6-a]indol-1(2H)-one or its hydrochloride, useful for their 5-hydroxytryptamine antagonism.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, aryl or ar(lower)alkyl,R.sup.4 is imidazolyl, which may have alkyl or imino-protective group as substituents, or pyridyl,A is lower alkylene, andis single bond or double bond, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, having 5-HT antagonism.

Abstract: Pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) are disclosed. ##STR1## wherein the ring A represents the following heterocyclic ring ##STR2## The compounds of formula (I) are useful as nootropic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [in which: Y represents a group of formula ##STR2## the dotted line is a double of single bond; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen or halogen; R.sup.3 is alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy or halogen; and R.sup.6 is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl;]and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are valuable in the treatment of cachexia. Certain of these compounds are novel.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: ##STR1## in which m=2-4,n and p, which may be identical or different, are an integer equal to 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that the sum of n and pq=0 or 1,R is a 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2,4-dioxo-3-quinazolinyl radical, optionally substituted, a 1,3,4,6,11,11a-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-pyrazino[1,2-b]isoquinol-2-yl radical, a 1,2-dihydro-1-oxo-2-phthalazinyl radical, optionally substituted, a 2,6-dioxo-1-piperazinyl radical of formula W: ##STR2## (R.sub.3 is a 2-pyridyl radical or an optionally substituted phenyl radical),a radical of formula Z: ##STR3## (R.sub.4 is a carbamoyl radical, a cyano radical, a hydroxycarbonyl radical or an alkoxycarbonyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms),or a radical of formula Y: ##STR4## (R.sub.5 is a 2-pyrimidinyl radical, a 1-isoquinolyl radical, a 2-quinolyl radical, a 2-pyridyl radical, a benzyl radical, optionally substituted, a 2-thiazolyl radical, optionally substituted, or a 2-benzothiazolyl radical) andeither R.sub.1 and R.sub.