Abstract: A compound useful as an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist has the formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is of the formula: R3 is of the formula: —(CH2)qC6H4—R7 R4 is of the formula:

Abstract: A compound useful as an A1 adenosine receptor antagonist has the formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C8 alkyl; R2 is of the formula:  wherein is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; R5 is H or (CH2)p, wherein p is an integer ranging from 1 to 8 and R6 is H or (CH2)mOH, wherein m is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; R3 is of the formula: —(CH2)qC6H4—R7  wherein q is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and wherein R7 is selected from the group consisting of H, NH2, (CH2)tOH, wherein t is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R9COOH, wherein R9 is an alkyl or alkylidene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R4 is of the formula:  wherein Rs is selected from the group consisting of H; NH2; (CH2)rOH, wherein s is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R10COOH wherein R10 is an alkyl or alkylidene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and r is an integer ranging from 1 to 8.

Abstract: Benzimidazole derivatives of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are MCP-1 antagonists and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammation, atherosclerosis, restenosis, and immune disorders such as arthritis and transplant rejection 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein R3, R6a, R6b and R8 are substituted as disclosed herein. The compounds are effective in effecting PDE IV inhibition in patients in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides AGT inactivating compounds such as substituted O6-benzylguanines of the formula 7- or 9-substituted 8-aza-O6-benzylguanines, 7,8-disubstituted O6-benzylguanines, 7,9-disubstituted O6-benzylguanines, 4(6)-substituted 2-amino-5-nitro-6(4)-benzyloxypyrimidines, and 4(6)-substituted 2-amino-5-nitroso-6(4)-benzyloxypyrimidines, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds along with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

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: A compound of the formula: wherein R3 represent a C1-8 alkyl which is unbranched or branched and unsubstituted or substituted with OH, alkoxy, CO2H, ═NOH, ═NOCONH2, or ═O; C3-8 cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted with OH, alkoxy, CO2H, ═NOH, ═NOCONH2, or ═O; C4-8 cycloalkylalkyl wherein the cycloalkyl portion is unsubstituted or substituted with OH, alkoxy, CO2H, ═NOH, ═NOCONH2, or ═O; aryl which is unsubstituted or substituted with Cl, NH2, alkylamino, dialkylamino, amido, C1-C8 alkylamido, C1-C3 dialkylamido, OH, alkoxy, HC═NOH, HC═NOCONH2, C1-C3 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; aralkyl (C1-4); heterocyclyl; heterocyclylalkyl (C1-C4); and heteroaryl; R8 represents H or a C1-8 alkyl which is unbranched or branched and unsubstituted or substituted with OH, alkoxy, CO2H, ═NOH, ═NOCONH2, or ═O; C3-8 cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted with OH, alkoxy, CO2H, ═NOH, ═NOCONH2, or ═O; C4-8 cyclo

Abstract: A process for preparing 7-benzylpurine derivatives is provided. An acetylpurine nucleoside is reacted with a benzyl halide to benzylate the 7-position of the purine base, and an acid is then added to the reaction mixture to hydrolyze the glycoside bond. The 7-benzylpurines may be used to prepare 9-substituted purine derivatives.

Abstract: With the above and other objects in view, the present invention comprises compounds having the general formula (I): wherein: R1 is a C2-8 alkyl, C2-8 alkenyl, C2-8 alkynyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, C3-8 cycloalkenyl or cycloalkynyl, wherein said alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or cycloalkynyl is optionally substituted with hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, C3-5 cycloalkoxy, halogen, oxo, carbamido, hydroxycarbamido, oximido, C1-5 alkyloximido, C3-5 cycloalkyloximido, C1-5 acyloximido or C3-5 cycloacyloximido; Q is methylene or ethylene; R3 is aryl or heteroaryl wherein said aryl or heteroaryl has one to three substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl, C3-6 cycloalkenyl, cycloalkynyl, C3-5 alkylene, C3-5 cycloalkylene, haloC1-6 alkyl, haloC1-6 cycloalkyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, C3-5 cycloalkoxy, C1-2 alkylenedioxy, C1-6 acyl, C3-6 cycloacyl, C1-6 acyloxy, C3-6 cycloacyloxy, halogen, nitro or cyano; R8 is C1-5 alkyl or C3-5 cycl

Abstract: Purine derivatives in which a desired substituent is introduced into the 9-position only are synthesized by first introducing an easily-removable substituent in the 7-position of a purine base of natural purine nucleosides obtained through fermentation or derivatives thereof, then hydrolyzing the ribose moiety to form purine derivatives having the substituent in the 7-position, subsequently introducing the desired substituent in the 9-position, and then removing the substituent in the 7-position.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula R1 and R2 are independently alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, allyl, or substituted allyl of 3 to 6 carbon atoms; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; and R4 is phenyl or naphthyl substituted with alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or NR5R6; substituted or unsubstituted phenylalkyl wherein the alkyl group contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms; substituted or unsubstituted 5 to 10 membered heteroaryl having 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, S and O; substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl of 3 to 10 carbon atoms; or substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylalkyl of 4 to 10 carbon atoms; provided that phenyl or naphthyl is substituted with NR5R6 when R1 and R2 is alkyl, are useful in the treatment of various disorders associated bone loss by increased transcription and elevation of plasma calcitonin levels.

Abstract: Asymmetrically substituted xanthine derivatives having adenosine A1 antagonistic activity. These are useful as pharmaceuticals. Exemplary are: (a) 3-(2-(2-acetyloxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; (b) 3-(2-(hydroxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; and, (c) 3-(2-(carbamoylethyl)-8-(1-noradanantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and/or disorders associated with cerebral senility and/or other disorders which method comprises the administration of an effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): or if appropriate a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent alkyl or a moiety of formula (a): —(CH2)m-A  (a) wherein m represents zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; A represents a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic hydrocarbon radical; and R3 represents a halogen atom, a nitro group, or a group —NR4R5 wherein R4 and R5 each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkylcarbonyl or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached forming an optionally substituted, heterocyclic group; certain novel compounds falling within formula (I) and compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof: wherein R2 is a purine or pyrimidine base or an analogue or derivative thereof; and Z is S, S═O or SO2. The invention also relates to intermediates of use in the preparation of these compounds.

Abstract: A cyclopentenecarboxamide derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and a method for preparing the cyclopentencarboxamide derivative. A bicycloamide derivative represented by the formula (II): ##STR2## and a method for preparing the bicycloamide derivative.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns a compound of the formula (i): ##STR1## in which Q represents heteroaryl or heterocyclo optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted with one or more halogens), C.sub.1-6 alkyl--S(O)n-- (where n is 0, 1 or 2), --CO.sub.2 H (or C.sub.1-6 alkyl esters thereof or C.sub.1-6 alkyl amides thereof), halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, CN, NO.sub.2 and NR.sub.7 R.sub.8;R.sub.1 -R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, each represent C.sub.1-6 alkyl (optionally substituted with one or more halogens), C.sub.1-6 alkyl--S(O)n-- (where n is 0, 1 or 2), --CO.sub.2 H (or C.sub.1-16 alkyl esters thereof or C.sub.1-6 alkyl amides thereof), halogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, CN, NO.sub.2, NR.sub.7 R.sub.8 or H (provided R.sub.1 -R.sub.6 are not all H simultaneously);R.sub.6 represents H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --CO.sub.2 H (or C.sub.1-6 alkyl esters thereof or C.sub.1-6 alkyl amides thereof), --CN, C.sub.

Abstract: A compound useful as an A.sub.1 adenosine receptor antagonist has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl;R.sub.2 is of the formula: ##STR2## wherein n is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; R.sub.5 is H or (CH.sub.2).sub.p, wherein p is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.6 is H or (CH.sub.2).sub.m OH, wherein m is an integer ranging from 1 to 8;R.sub.3 is of the formula:--(CH.sub.2).sub.q C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R.sub.7wherein q is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and wherein R.sub.7 is selected from the group consisting of H, NH.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.t OH, wherein t is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.9 COOH, wherein R.sub.9 is an alkyl or alkylidene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; andR.sub.4 is of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of H; NH.sub.2 ; (CH.sub.2).sub.s OH, wherein s is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.10 COOH, wherein R.sub.

Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, including resolved enantiomers and/or diastereomers, hydrates, salts, solvates and mixtures thereof, have the formula:CORE MOIETY--(R).sub.jIn these compounds, j is an integer from one to three; the core moiety is a cyclic core, the cyclic core being non-cyclic or at least one five- to seven-member non-heterocyclic ring or heterocycle; and R is selected from the group consisting of amine, hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl, C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl, cyclic or heterocyclic group or formula I. At least one R having formula I: ##STR1## In formula I, n is an integer from four to twenty; and each R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is independently hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-20) alkyl, C.sub.(1-20) alkoxyl, C.sub.(2-20) alkenyl or cyclic or heterocyclic group.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the formulae: ##STR1## wherein: Q.sub.3,Q.sub.6a,Q.sub.6b and Q.sub.8 are independently a bond, C.sub.1-8 alkylene, C.sub.2-8 alkenylene and C.sub.2-6 alkynylene, andR.sub.3, R.sub.6a, R.sub.6b, and R.sub.8 are independently hydrogen, aryl or heteroaryl, optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, nitro, cyano and carboxy, provided that:Q.sub.3 R.sub.3 is not hydrogen or methyl in formulae (I) or (II); and at least one of R.sub.3 and R.sub.8 is aryl or heteroaryl in formula (I).The compounds are effective PDE IV inhibitors and possess improved PDE IV inhibition and improved selectivity with regard to PDE III inhibition.

Abstract: 9-Substituted purine derivatives of formula (4) ##STR1## are prepared by debenzylating a compound of formula (3): ##STR2##

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for preparing biologically important nucleoside analogues containing 1,3-dioxolane sugar rings. In particular, this invention relates to the stereoselective synthesis of the beta (cis) isomer by glycosylating the base with an intermediate of formula (II) below a temperature of about -10.degree. C. ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and L are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.3 R.sub.3 and Q.sub.8 R.sub.8 are described herein. The compounds possess PDE-IV inhibitory activity and improved selectivity with regard to PDE-III inhibition. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment utilizing the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of synthesizing compounds of formula (I): wherein Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.8 are as described herein; comprising the steps of.

Abstract: Therapeutic compounds, including resolved enantiomers and/or diastereomers, hydrates, salts, solvates and mixtures thereof, having a formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.0 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, hydroxyl, amino, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl, C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl, cyclic or heterocyclic groups, wherein the substituents of substituted C.sub.(1-10) alkyl, C.sub.(2-10) alkenyl are other than halo; n is an integer from one to sixteen; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are independently selected from the group consisting of a halo; haloacetoxy; hydrogen; hydroxy; oxo; --N.dbd.C.dbd.S; --N.dbd.C.dbd.O; --0--C.tbd.N; --C.tbd.N; --N.dbd.N.dbd.N; and --C--(R.sub.5).sub.3, R.sub.5 being independently a halo or hydrogen, at least one R.sub.5 being halo, at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 being halo, cyano, isocyano, isothiocyano, azide or haloacetoxy group; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.(1-6) alkyl, C.sub.(1-6) alkenyl, cyclo C.sub.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a compound of formula I: ##STR1## R.sub.1 of Formula I is substituted amino represented by formula NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and unsubstituted amino with the proviso that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are not both hydrogen, and further that R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are not both amino. R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 of Formula I are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; amino; substituted or unsubstituted thiol; and halogen. Moreover, R.sub.4 of Formula I is represented by the formula R.sup.12 -X.sup.12 wherein R.sup.12 is a saturated or unsaturated linear hydrocarbon chain of 5-20 carbons optionally containing one or more interruptions within the chain by a heteroatom, and optionally substituted with one or more .dbd.O, or .dbd.S. Finally, X.sup.12 is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, an aminoalkyl group, and a known amino acid bound by its .alpha.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and/or disorders associated with cerebral senility and/or allergic disorders, proliferative skin disorders, and bronchodilation which method comprises the administration of an effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or if appropriate a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent alkyl or a moiety of formula (a):--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --A (a)wherein m represents zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3; A represents a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic hydrocarbon radical; andR.sup.3 represents a halogen atom, a nitro group, or a group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkylcarbonyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached forming an optionally substituted, heterocyclic group; certain novel compounds falling within formula (I) and compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 are independently alkyl, aryl or aralkyl, and R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of S and O, R.sup.6 is selected from the group consisting of S and O, provided that R.sup.2 and R.sup.6 are not both O. The compounds are effective PDE IV inhibitors and possess improved PDE IV inhibition and improved selectivity with regard to PDE III inhibition. Methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## in which one of the radicals R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 is an alkynol residue of the formula Ia or Ib ##STR2## are suitable for producing pharmaceuticals having a neuroprotective effect.

Abstract: A method for treating a mammal having a damaged central nervous system, as the result of trauma or disease, for reestablishing previously destroyed neurological functions in a traumatized or diseased mammal, or for controlling spasticity and for providing protection from such injury to the central nervous system. The method comprises administering to the mammal at least one neurologically active compound comprising two groups, one group providing alpha-adrenergic agonist activity, specifically a guanidino group, and the second group providing agonist activity selected from the group consisting of beta-adrenergic agonist activity, serotinergic agonist activity, and GABA-ergic agonist activity (for example a methylated xanthine group, having beta-adrenergic agonist activity) as the primary therapeutic agent. The neurologically active compound is administered in a dosage amount and at a dosage rate sufficient to at least partially restore the lost neurological function or to control spasticity.

Abstract: A process for preparing 7-benzylpurine derivatives is provided. An acetylpurine nucleoside is reacted with a benzyl halide to benzylate the 7-position of the purine base, and an acid is then added to the reaction mixture to hydrolyze the glycoside bond. The 7-benzylpurines may be used to prepare 9-substituted purine derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (i) ##STR1## have therapeutic utility via inhibition of TNF or phophodiesterase.

Abstract: The present invention provides a chelating agent suitable for forming coordinated complexes with a metal in liquid and supercritical carbon dioxide of covalently bonded (i) a chelating group selected from the group consisting of a dithio carbamate, a thiol group, and a picolyl amine group, (ii) a non-electron withdrawing spacer group selected from (CH.sub.2).sub.x ; and (iii) a CO.sub.2 -soluble functional group selected from (CF.sub.2 CF.sub.2 O).sub.X, (CF.sub.2 O).sub.X, (CF.sub.2).sub.X, and ?CF.sub.2 (CF.sub.3 FO)!.sub.x. X is selected to be greater or equal to 3 and to minimize the electron withdrawing effect of the CO.sub.2 -soluble functional group and to achieve a chelating agent solubility of at least a 10.sup.-3 gm/gm CO.sub.2. A solubility of at least 10.sup.-2 gm/gm CO.sub.2 is attained at a temperature in the range of approximately 0.degree. to 100.degree. C. and a pressure of approximately 500 to 5000 psi.

Abstract: The present invention provides 8-substituted 1,3,7-trialkylxanthines useful as A.sub.2 -selective adenosine receptor antagonists and compositions comprising such compounds. Examples of the 8-substituted 1,3,7-trialkyl xanthines include: ##STR1## In compound (a), R.sub.1, R.sub.3, and R.sub.7 are methyl and X is one to three substituents, which may be the same or different and selected from the group consisting of amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonylamino, carboxy C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonylamino, halo, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyloxy, amino C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyloxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyloxy carbonylamino, amino C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkenyloxy, isothiocyanato, and diazonium tetrafluoroborate. In compound (b), R.sub.1, R.sub.3, and R.sub.7 are methyl, R.sub..beta. is hydrogen or methyl, and X is selected from the group consisting of R, C(.dbd.O)OR, and C(.dbd.O)NH--R, wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl.

Abstract: Therapeutic compounds have the formula:(X)j-(core moiety),j being an integer from one to three, the core moiety comprising a core moiety, the core moiety being a heterocycle having one ring or two-fused rings, each ring having five or six ring atoms, A being a carbon atom of the core moiety and attached to a terminal carbon atom of (CH.sub.2).sub.m, and X has a structure and X being a racemic mixture, R or S enantiomer, solvate, hydrate, or salt of: ##STR1## *C is a chiral carbon atom, n is an integer from one to four (preferably from one to three), one or more carbon atoms of (CH.sub.2).sub.n may be substituted by a keto or hydroxy group, and m is an integer from one to fourteen. Independently, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be a hydrogen, a straight or branched chain alkyl or alkenyl of up to twelve carbon atoms in length, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.w R.sub.5, w being an integer from two to fourteen and R.sub.5 being a mono-, di- or tri-substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, substituents on R.sub.

Abstract: Purine derivatives in which a desired substituent is introduced into the 9-position only are synthesized by first introducing an easily-removable substituent in the 7-position of a purine base of natural purine nucleosides obtained through fermentation or derivatives thereof, then hydrolyzing the ribose moiety to form purine derivatives having the substituent in the 7-position, subsequently introducing the desired substituent in the 9-position, and then removing the substituent in the 7-position.

Abstract: 1,3-Disubstituted-zanthines have therapeutic utility via TNF or phosphodiesterase inhibition.

Abstract: A cyclopentenecarboxamide derivative represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and a method for preparing the cyclopentencarboxamide derivative. A bicycloamide derivative represented by the formula (II): ##STR2## and a method for preparing the bicycloamide derivative.

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 compound useful as an A.sub.1 adenosine receptor antagonist has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl;R.sub.2 is of the formula: ##STR2## wherein n is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; R.sub.5 is H or (CH.sub.2).sub.p, wherein p is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.6 is H or (CH.sub.2).sub.m OH, wherein m is an integer ranging from 1 to 8;R.sub.3 is of the formula:--(CH.sub.2).sub.q C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --R.sub.7wherein q is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and wherein R.sub.7 is selected from the group consisting of H, NH.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.t OH, wherein t is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.9 COOH, wherein R.sub.9 is an alkyl or alkylidene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms; andR.sub.4 is of the formula: ##STR3## wherein R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of H; NH.sub.2 ; (CH.sub.2).sub.t OH, wherein s is an integer ranging from 1 to 8; and R.sub.10 COOH, wherein R.sub.

Abstract: This invention is directed to purine derivatives of the following formulae: ##STR1## wherein Z.sup.1 is --O--, --N(R.sup.10)-- or --CH.sub.2 O--;Z.sup.2 is --O--, --N(R.sup.10)-- or --OCH.sub.2 --;R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, halo, alkyl, --OR.sup.10, --C(O)OR.sup.10, --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)C(O)R.sup.10, or --N(H)S(O).sub.2 R.sup.13 ;R.sup.2 is --C(NH)NH.sub.2, --C(NH)N(H)OR.sup.10, --C(NH)N(H)C(O)OR.sup.13, --C(NH)N(H)C(O)R.sup.10, --C(NH)N(H)S(O).sub.2 R.sup.13, or --C(NH)N(H)C(O)N(H)R.sup.10 ;R.sup.3 is halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, ureido, cyano, guanidino, --OR.sup.10, --C(NH)NH.sub.2, --C(NH)N(H)OR.sup.10, --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --R.sup.12 --C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --CH(OH)C(O)N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --R.sup.12 --N(R.sup.10)R.sup.11, --C(O)OR.sup.10, --R.sup.12 --C(O)OR.sup.10, --N(R.sup.10)C(O)R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of bamifylline or etamiphylline, in which a mixture comprising:a) theophylline or 8-benzyltheophyl-line;b) an alkyl dihalide; andc) a molar excess of an amineis reacted in the presence of a weak base, the reaction being carried out at a temperature higher than 90.degree. C. and under a pressure higher than 10.sup.5.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders and/or disorders associated with cerebral senility and/or other disorders which method comprises the administration of an effective, non-toxic amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or if appropriate a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represent alkyl or a moiety of formula (a):--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --A (a)whereinm represents zero or an integer 1, 2 or 3;A represents a substituted or unsubstituted cyclic hydrocarbon radical; andR.sup.3 represents a halogen atom, a nitro group, or a group --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each independently represents hydrogen, alkyl or alkylcarbonyl or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached forming an optionally substituted, heterocyclic group; certain novel compounds falling within formula (I) and compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Xanthine derivatives having general structure (I) including the (R) and (S) enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)lower alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)lower alkenyl, Z is (II) or (III) or (IV) wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)lower alkyl, nitro, amino, hydroxy, fluoro, bromo or chloro, R.sub.4 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)lower alkyl and n is 1 or 2 which act selectively at adenosine receptors and which act in general as adenosine antagonists are disclosed. From in vitro studies it is known that specific physiological effects can be distinguished as a result of this selectivity and that adenosine receptor activity in vitro correlates with adenosine receptor activity in vivo.

Abstract: Xanthine derivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or alkynyl,R.sub.2 is different and is alkyl, alkynyl, phenyl-alkylene, phenyl alkenylene, cycloalkyl, inter alia,R.sub.3 is cycloalkyl, phenyl, norbornane, inter alia andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, methyl, benzyl, inter alia.

Abstract: A new nitro compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each lower alkyl or lower alkoxy(lower)-alkyl, or ##STR2## is cyclized to form ##STR3## X is --O--, --S-- or --NH--, m is an integer 0 or 1, andR.sup.3 is carbamoyl, lower alkylcarbamoyl, lower alkanoyl, di-lower alkylaminosulfonyl, lower alkylsulfonyl, oxamoyl or a group of the formula: --(Y).sub.n --R.sup.4 wherein Y is --CO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --COCH.sub.2 -- or ##STR4## n is an integer of 0 or 1, and R.sup.4 is heterocyclic group which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenyl, carbamoyl, halogen, amino, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, lower alkylsulfonylamino and carbamoylmethyl, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful as vasodilators.

Abstract: This invention relates to adenosine kinase inhibitors and to nucleoside analogs, C-4' modified pyrrolo?2,3-d!pyrimidine and pyrazolo?3,4-d!pyrimidine nucleoside analogs having activity as adenosine kinase inhibitors. The invention relates to nucleoside analogs of this kind, having zero substitutions or two substitutions at the C-4' position of the furanose (sugar) moiety. The invention also relates to the preparation and use of these adenosine kinase inhibitors in the treatment of cardiovascular, and cerebrovascular diseases, inflammation and other diseases which can be regulated by increasing the local concentration of adenosine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing xanthine derivatives of formula I: ##STR1## characterized in that a uracil derivative of formula A or B ##STR2## is dissolved in a suitable organic-aqueous solvent and cyclized in the presence of LiOH.

Abstract: There is disclosed a compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 5 to 9, wherein the core moiety is a heterocylic moiety wherein C.sub.a, C.sub.b, and C.sub.c are an R or S enantiomer or racemic mixture and the C.sub.a, C.sub.b, and C.sub.c carbon atoms are bonded together by a single bond, double bond, ether or ester linkages, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently halo, hydroxy, hydrogen, keto, isothiocyano, azide or haloacetoxy with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 must be a halo, isothiocyano, azide or haloacetoxy group, wherein R.sub.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkenyl, cyclo C.sub.4-6 alkyl, or phenyl, and wherein halo refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo and salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are xanthine derivatives represented by the following Formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl;Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, and Q.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, or halogen;and X represents --COR.sup.4 (in which R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy) or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.5 {in which R.sup.5 represents hydroxy, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, ##STR2## in which R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy-substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl, aryl, or ##STR3## (in which m represents an integer of 1 to 3; and R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently represent hydrogen or lower alkyl), or ##STR4## (in which Y represents a single bond, oxygen, or N--R.sup.10 in which R.sup.10 represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; and n1 and n2 independently represent an integer of 1 to 3)}, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: New xanthine compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined herein, which xanthines are useful as adenosine antagonists.