Abstract: The present invention relates to new dihydropteridinones of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Described are heterocyclic pyrimidine derivatives and a method of inhibiting epidermal growth factor by treating, with an effective inhibiting amount, a mammal, in need thereof, a compound of the formula: 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula (I) wherein Q, R, R1, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧2.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formulae (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id) wherein: W is NH, S, SO, or SO2; R2 is (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, or (un)substituted carbocycle or heterocycle; Q is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R4 and R6 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, (un)substituted arylalkyl or (un)substituted heteroarylalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or an (un)substituted carbocyclic group containing from 3-7 members, up to two of which members are optionally hetero atoms selected from oxygen and nitrogen; or R8 is (un)substituted aryl, (un)substituted heteroaryl, (un)substituted arylalkyl or (un)substituted heteroarylalkyl. These compounds are useful for treating cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer and restenosis. These compounds are potent inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases (cdks) and growth factor-mediated kinases.

Abstract: Described are heterocyclic pyrimidine derivatives and a method of inhibiting epidermal growth factor by treating, with an effective inhibiting amount, a mammal, in need thereof, a compound of the formula: where: at least two of A-E are nitrogen, with the remaining atom(s) carbon; X=NH or NR7, such that R7=lower alkyl (1-4 carbon atoms), OH, NH2, lower alkoxy (1-4 carbon atoms) or lower monoalkylamino (1-4 carbon atoms); n=0, 1, 2. The remaining substituents are described in detail in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides the compound having the formula: wherein each of R1 and R2 is, substituted or unsubstituted, aryl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylamino, naphtha, pyridineamino, piperidino, t-butyl, aryloxy, arylalkyloxy, or pyridine group; wherein A is an amido moiety, —O—, —S—, —NH—, or —CH2—; and wherein n is an integer from 3 to 8. The present invention also provides a method of selectively inducing growth arrest, terminal differentiation and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells and thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Moreover, the present invention provides a method of treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. Lastly, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically acceptable amount of the compound above.

Abstract: The present invention related to the preparation of substantially pure diastereoisomers of derivatives of tetrahydrofolate and the use of such diastereoisomers. More particularly the present invention provides a process for the preparation of a desired substantially pure (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer of a derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid or salt or ester. The process comprises the steps of: attaching a chiral auxiliary group at either N-5 or N-10 of a mixture of 6R and 6S diastereoisomers of tetrahydrofolic acid, separating the new diastereoisomers, recovering the desired new diastereoisomer (6R or 6S) corresponding to the desired (6R or 6S) diastereoisomer, and converting the substantially pure new diastereoisomer recovered into the corresponding diastereoisomer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods to inhibit TGF-&bgr; and/or p38-&agr; kinase using compounds of the formula or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R3 is a noninterfering substituent; each Z is CR2 or N, wherein no more than two Z positions in ring A are N, and wherein two adjacent Z positions in ring A cannot be N; each R2 is independently a noninterfering substituent; L is a linker; n is 0 or 1; and Ar′ is the residue of a cyclic aliphatic, cyclic heteroaliphatic, aromatic or heteroaromatic moiety optionally substituted with 1-3 noninterfering substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable crystalline salts of 5-methyl-(6R,S)-, -(6S)- and -(6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, to methods of producing these salts and to the use thereof use as a constituent for the production of drugs or as a food additive, and to preparations containing these salts.

Abstract: The invention provides chemistry libraries containing fused 2,4-pyrimidinediones. The invention also provides methods for the construction of fused 2,4-pyrimidinedione containing libraries. The invention further provides methods for the identification of bioactive, fused 2,4-pyrimidinediones from those libraries.

Abstract: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of formula I: and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Abstract: Oligonucleotide-folate conjugates are described wherein folates are conjugated to one or more sites on an oligonucleotide including the 2′-, 3′-, 5′-, nucleobase and internucleotide linkage sites. The folate can be attached via the &agr;- or &ggr;-carboxylate, optionally through a linking group. Methods for the regiospecific synthesis of the conjugates are diclosed. Also disclosed are nucleosidic and non-nucleosidic linkers conjugated to folic acid and related folates.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel metal pterin and pterin analog complexes and compositions useful as antineoplastic and antiviral agents.

Abstract: Novel folic acid derivatives and their use in preparation of &ggr;-esters of folic acid via a pteroyl azide intermediate are described. Folic acid &ggr;-esters are useful intermediates in the synthesis of folic acid conjugates capable of binding folate receptors in vitro and in vivo.

Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧3.5 for the preparation of crystalline (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid and at a pH of ≧2 for the preparation of crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: Pure and extremely stable crystalline (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acids, absolutely inert even when exposed to air and elevated temperature without stabilizers being added, are prepared by a crystallization process at a pH of ≧3.5 for the preparation of crystalline (6S)-tetrahydrofolic acid and at a pH of ≧2 for the preparation of crystalline (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II and their pharmaceutically acceptable, salts, esters and prodrugs thereof are selective alpha-1D adrenoceptor anatagonists and may be useful for treating disease states.

Abstract: The inventive process for the reduction of pterins by means of an alkali metal boron hydride in water to the corresponding 5,6,7,8-tetrahydropterins is characterized in that the reduction is carried out in the presence of a catalytical amount of a water-soluble Pb(II)-salt.

Abstract: An active oxygen scavenger comprising as an active ingredient a pterin derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or an acyl group of the formula R.sup.3 --CO--, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, X is a formyl group or hydroxymethyl group, A is a group of the formula (Ia): ##STR2## and n is 0 or an integer of 1 or more, with the proviso that when X is a hydroxymethyl group, n is 0, or when n is an integer of 1 or more, each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atoms, and X is a formyl group, or a cyclic compound thereof, or a salt thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing (6S)-folinic acid and its salts by recrystallization of alkaline-earth salts of (6R,S)-folinic acid and, where necessary, liberation of the acid from the alkaline-earth folinates and/or, where necessary, conversion into the alkali salts by at least one recrystallization in the presence of a base. The invention also relates to calcium-, magnesium-, potassium- and sodium-(6S)-folinates and to (6S)-folinic acid prepared in accordance with the invention.

Abstract: Benzamide compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each symbol is defined in the specification, isomers thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of this compound and a pharamaceutically acceptable additive, and therapeutic agents for hypertension, therapeutic agents for angina pectoris, therapeutic agent for asthma, therapeutic agents for renal and peripheral circulatory disturbances and inhibitor of cerebral vasospasm, which comprise this compound. The compound of the present invention has strong smooth muscle relaxing action, and shows hypertensive action and cerebral.cndot.coronary vasodilating action like conventional calcium antagonists, as well as long-lasting renal and peripheral circulation improving action.

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

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: Corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) antagonists of formula I: and their use in treating anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric and neurological disorders are disclosed.

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: A series of guanine analogs and physiological salts thereof, which are useful as virus inhibitors and as antiviral agents in the treatment of viral disease, having the basic structures of: ##STR1## wherein B is H, CH.sub.3 or NH.sub.2 ; C is NH.sub.2 or SCH.sub.3 ; D is N or CH; E is O, S or Se; and G is selected from a group consisting of alkanes, alkenes, ethers, esters, hydrocarbons, amines and heterocyclic compounds, is herein disclosed. In I and III, A is O, S or Se while in II, A is NH.sub.2, OH, NHOH, OCH.sub.3 or SCH.sub.3. In I and II, F is 0, S or Se, while in III, F is F is 0, S, Se or NH. These compounds may be formulated with a physiological carrier, and used either alone or in combination with, for example, acyclovir or ganciclovir or another therapeutic agent, for the treatment of conditions resulting from viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pteridine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which X is O, NH or N--(C.sub.1-C.sub.5)-alkanoyl, R.sup.3 is the radical --OR.sup.4, --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --S(O).sub.m R.sup.7, and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and m have the meanings given in claim 1, which are nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, for the treatment of diseases which are caused by an increased nitric oxide level.

Abstract: Inhibitor of the use of tetrahydrobiopterin as a cofactor for nitric oxide synthase, e.g., substituted 4-phenyl(hydropyridines) such as 1-methyl-4-(3',4'-dihydroxyphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine or, 4-(3',4'-dihydroxyphenyl)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine) or tetrahydropterin analog which does not replace tetrahydrobiopterin as a substrate for nitric oxide synthase such as (6R,S)-6,7-dimethyl-tetrahydropterin or (6R,S)-tetrahydrofolic acid or 2,4-diamino-, 2,6-diamino, or 4,6-diamino mono- or disubstituted pyrimidines or the corresponding pyrimidine-3-oxides such as 2,4-diamino-6-(diethylamino)pyrimidine, 2,4-diamino-6-piperidino-pyrimidine-3-oxide, 2,4-diamino-6-hydroxypyrimidine, 4,6-diamino-2-hydroxypyrimidine or 2,5-diamino-4,6-dihydroxypyrimidine is administered to inhibit nitric oxide synthesis from arginine in vascular cells in a subject in need of such inhibition (e.g., for prophylaxis or treatment of cytokine- or endotoxin-induced hypotension (e.g., septic shock).

Abstract: Novel quinazolinone derivatives with good binding affinity for the CCK-A and CCK-B receptors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of using them and a novel process for their preparation are taught. The compounds are useful agents to suppress appetite, reduce gastric acid secretion, and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to stable crystalline salts of (6R,S)-, (6S)- and (6R)-tetrahydrofolic acid, to methods of preparing these salts and to their use as an ingredient for the production of drugs and pharmaceutical preparations.

Abstract: A concentrated, stable solution, especially an injection solution, which comprises water and either sodium-leucovorin or potassium-leucovorin or sodium-N(5)-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid or potassium-N(5)-methyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid. Also described is a process for the preparation of the solution, as well as its uses.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I and their salts and solvates are antifungal agents and as such are useful in the treatment of various fungal infections. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and processes for their preparation are also provided.

Abstract: A rapid-acting remedy for asthma having a bronchodilating action contains at least one pyrido?2,3-d!pyrimidine derivative represented by the general formula (A) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or metal complexes thereof as an effective component: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, dialkylaminomethyleneamino or --NH--X; X is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxyl, amino, hydroxyalkyl, benzyl or acyl; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, nitro, amino, hydroxyl, benzyloxy, cyano, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxysulfonyl, aminosulfonyl, dialkylaminosulfonyl or sulfo; and R.sup.5 is hydrogen, alkyl or amino. The rapid-acting remedy for bronchial asthma is capable of relieving the symptom of laboring breath at the onset of asthma due to its excellent bronchodilating action.

Abstract: Novel quinazolinone derivatives with good binding affinity for the CCK-A and CCK-B receptors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of using them and a novel process for their preparation are taught. The compounds are useful agents to suppress appetite, reduce gastric acid secretion, and the like.

Abstract: A process for the preparation, separation and purification of (6S) and (6R) diastereomers of folinic acid salts with at least dibasic amines is disclosed, which process comprises the hydrolysis of (6RS)-5,10-methenyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid chloride hydrochloride with an at least dibasic amine and the subsequent separation of the diasteromeric salts.

Abstract: Pterin derivatives having the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a group --(CHOH).sub.2 --CH.sub.3 or --(CHOH).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 OH,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are not the same and represent either hydrogen or the group --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 CONH(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --NH--R.sub.4, wherein R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or a usual label group for immunoassays or usual coating/support materials for solid phase immunoassays or immunogenic groups for the preparation of antibodiesare useful for the preparation of sensitive immunoassays for the determination of neopterin and biopterin.

Abstract: A method for resolving 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid derivatives into diastereomerically pure 6R and 6S forms. The method comprises (1) alpha esterification of the tetrahydrofolic acid derivative; (2) resolution of the alpha monoester into pure diastereomer; and (3) deprotecting the resolved alpha monoester to thereby produce the pure diastereomer of the original 5,6,7,8 tetrahydrofolic acid derivative. The resolution step can be carried out by any conventional means including chromatography or fractional crystallization. The method results in absolute diastereomeric purity even when an achiral stationary phase is used for the resolution.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel folic acid-alkaline phosphatase conjugates useful in a competitive immunoassay for folic acid in a biological fluid such as serum. A preferred conjugate involves a folate hapten bound to (N-Succinimidyl?4-iodoacetyl!aminobenzoate) through a 1,12-diamino-4,9-dioxadodecanyl spacer arm.

Abstract: This invention is directed to bicyclic pyrimidine derivatives which are useful as anti-coagulants. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds to treat disease-states characterized by thrombotic activity.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention novel compounds are provided that are selected from saturated and unsaturated pyrans and furans substituted with at least a phosphonate group and a heterocyclic base. These compounds are useful as antiinfectives, flame retardants, diagnostic oligonucleotides and immunogens.

Abstract: A method of treating adenosine depletion in a subject in need of such treatment is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject folinic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount effective to treat adenosine depletion. A method of treating asthma in a subject in need of such treatment is also disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject dehydroepiandrosterone, analogs thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in an amount effective to treat asthma.

Abstract: The (6S) stereoisomer of folinic acid is obtained in high optical purity by salification of (R,S) folinic acid with di- or polyamines and subsequent selective crystallization of the desired diasteromeric salt.

Abstract: The cyclic amide derivative is defined by the formula (I) or a salt thereof:R.sup.1 --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Zin whichR.sup.1 is a group derived from a cyclic amide compound, substituted or unsubstituted, n is zero or an integer of 1 to 10 and Z is ##STR1## R.sup.2 being an aryl, a substituted aryl, a cycloalkyl or a heterocyclic group, m being an integer of 1 to 6, R.sup.3 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, R.sup.4 being an aryl or a substituted aryl, a cycloalkyl or a heterocyclic group, p being an integer of 1 to 6, provided that the cyclic amide compound is quinazoline-on or quinazoline-dion, R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 are neither aryl nor substituted aryl. The cyclic amide compound is pharmacologically effective to prevent and treat diseases due to insufficiency of the central choline functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of the formula ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein W is a bicyclic heterocyclic ring system. The compounds are .alpha.-1 adrenergic antagonists and are useful in the treatment of BPH; also disclosed are .alpha.-1 antagonist compositions and a method for antagonizing .alpha.-1 receptors and treating BPH.

Abstract: (6S)-THF is obtained by adding, in portions, an acid to an aqueous solution of a (6RS)-diastereoisomeric mixture of an alkali metal salt of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid. The addition is made at a temperature from 5.degree. C. to 80.degree. C. for the purpose of the selective crystallization for a period sufficient to stabilize the pH to a value of from 4.8 to 5.3. Then, the formed solid, i.e., (6S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid, is separated.

Abstract: A process for preparing (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid by resolution of racemic (6R,S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid using a base, wherein the base is N-ethyl-2-aminomethylpyrrolidine or its optical isomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel cyclodextrin inclusion compounds of 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolic acid. The surprisingly good stability of these compounds makes possible their pharmaceutical use for the first time. The invention additionally relates to a process for the preparation of the said substances and their use for the preparation of medicaments.

Abstract: A series of guanine analogs having the basic structures of ##STR1## and physiological salts thereof. Also disclosed are a variety of the use of the compounds as a composition with a physiological carrier or in combination therapy with acyclovir, HBG and ganciclovir in the treatment of viral disease.