Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted piperazine derivatives of general formula wherein Ra, Rb, Rc Rf, Rg and m, n and X are defined as in claim 1, the isomers and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which are valuable inhibitors of the microsomal triglyseride-transfer protein (MTP), medicaments containing these compounds and their use, as well as the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dibenzocycloheptene compound represented by the formula (I): 1

Abstract: A method of scavenging oxygen in an atmosphere or liquid comprising the steps of: (i) treating an anthraquinone compound according to the formula: (I) wherein X1-X4 and R1-R4 are as defined in the claims, with predetermined conditions so as to reduce the anthraquinone compound to a reduced form oxidizable by oxygen; and ii) exposing the atmosphere or liquid to said compound; such that at least a portion of teh oxygen in teh atmosphere or liquid is removed through oxidation of the reduced form of the anthraquinone compound, and wherein steps i) and ii) may be carried out in either order.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and methods using them to provide neuroprotection and prevent or limit processes of neurodegeneration in mammals, including Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, AIDS dementia, retinal disease, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, acute thromboembolic stroke, focal ischemia, global ischemia, transient ischemic attack, ischemia resulting from surgery, head trauma, spinal trauma, hypoxia, fetal hypoxia, and neuroprotection.

Abstract: The invention relates to new anthracene derivatives of the general Formula 1 and to their synthesis and use as pharmaceutical preparations, especially for the treatment of a tumor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aryl- and heteroarylcarboxamides of the general formula (1), their preparation and use as medicaments, in particular for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to create compounds having urea structure as basic structure and having a sulfur atom and an amide bond in side chains and to find pharmacological effects thereof, particularly TNF-&agr; production inhibitory effects. The present invention provides compounds represented by the following formula [I] wherein R1 is H, alkyl, aromatic, RA—CO—, RC—S— or the formula [II]; R2, R3 and R4 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aromatic; R5 and R6 are H, alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or aromatic; R5 and R6 can together form a nonaromatic heterocyclic ring; R7 is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxy, mercapto, phenyl, RB—O—, RC—S—, RD—COS—, RE—OCO—, RF—N(RG)— or —CONHOH; and A1 and A2 are alkylene.

Abstract: The invention related to colchinol derivatives of the formula (I): Wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are each independently hydroxy, phosphoryloxy (—OPO3H2), C1-4alkoxy or an in vivo hydrolysable ester of hydroxy, with the proviso that at least 2 of R1, R2 and R3 are C1-4alkoxy; A is —CO—, —C(O)O—, —CON(R8)— (wherein R8 is hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl or hydroxyC1-3alkyl); a is an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive; Ra and Rb are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy and amino; B is —O—, —CO—, N(R9)CO—, —CON(R9)—, —N(R9)C(O)O—, —N(R9)CON(R10)—, —N(R9)SO2—, —SO2N(R9)— or a direct single blond (wherein R9 and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkoxyC1-3alkyl, aminoC1-3alkyl and hydroxyC1-3alkyl); b is 0 or an integer from 1 to 4 inclusive, (provided that when b is 0, B is a single direct bond); D is carboxy, sulpho, tetrazolyl, imidazo

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2-adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma, and bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having sPLA2 inhibiting activity. The compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 is (a) C1 to C20 alkyl, C2 to C20 alkenyl, C2 to C20 alkynyl, carbocyclic groups, heterocyclic groups or the like; R2 is COCONH2 or the like; Q1 is a nitrogen atom or C—R4; one of R3 and R4 is —(L2)-(acidic group) wherein L2 is a group connecting with an acid group and the length of the connecting groups 1 to 5 atoms, and the other is a hydrogen atom; R21 and R22 are hydrogen atoms or the like; X is —CR23R24— or the like wherein R23 and R24 are hydrogen atoms or the like; Y is —CR25R26— or the like wherein R25 and R26 are hydrogen atoms or the like; Z is CH2 or the like; a broken line ( - - - ) represents the presence or absence of a bond, its prodrug, their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Dibenzosuberanyl piperazine derivatives represented by the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted piperazine derivatives of general formula 1

Abstract: The present invention is directed to multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are therefore useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such asthma, bronchitis, and the like. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted piperazine derivatives of general formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) wherein: L is (a) optionally substituted by replacement of one or more of the hydrogen atoms on the phenanthrene ring system by one or more groups other than hydrogen; A is CH2, SO2 or C═O; X is CO2H, PO3H2, PO2H2, PO2HR5, PO2HOR5, SO3H, SO2H, or tetrazole; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selected from H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid salt or base addition salt or an in vivo hydrolysable ester or amide thereof. Compounds of formula (I) are selective NMDA receptor modulating agents and, therefore, may be used to advantage in vitro in neuroassays and in vivo in the treatment of disorders of the CNS.

Abstract: Disclosed are multibinding compounds which are &bgr;2 adrenergic receptor agonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis. They are also useful in the treatment of nervous system injury and premature labor.

Abstract: 1

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula in which m, A, R1 and Ar have the meanings defined in the specification; a process for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions; and their use in therapy.

Abstract: Substituted heterocyclo-norbornylaminoderivatives having: a) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an endo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (I) or b) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an exo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (Ia), 1

Abstract: Tricyclic sulfonamide compounds and derivatives are described as well as methods for the preparation and pharmaceutical compositions of same, which are useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases, particularly gelatinase A, collagenase-3, and stromelysin-1 and for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, atherosclerotic plaque rupture, aortic aneurysm, heart failure, left ventricular dilation, restenosis, periodontal disease, or other autoimmune or inflammatory disorders dependent upon tissue invasion by leukocytes or other activated migrating cells, acute and chronic neurodegenerative disorders including stroke, head trauma, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, prion diseases, myasthenia gravis, and Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.

Abstract: The present invention provides 1,4 substituted piperazines, 1,4 substituted piperidines, and 1-substituted, 4-alkylidenyl peperidines compounds. The compounds of the invention are dual acting molecules having both leukotriene inhibition properties as well as antihistaminergic properties. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating conditions in which there is likely to be a histamine and/or leukotriene component. These conditions include preferable asthma, seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, sinusitus, conjunctivitis, food allergy, scombroid poisoning, psoriasis, urticaria, pruritus, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, thrombotic disease and otitis media. Also provided are methods of treating asthma and rhinitis by administering an effective asthma and rhinitis-relieving amount of the compounds to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to tuned multifunctional linker molecules for charge transport through organic-inorganic composite structures. The problem underlying the present invention is to provide multifunctional linker molecules for tuning the conductivity in nanoparticle-linker assemblies which can be used in the formation of electronic networks and circuits and thin films of nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present invention provides non-steroidal compounds of Formula I, and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are selective modulators (e.g., agonists, partial agonists and antagonists) of a steroid receptor, specifically, the glucocorticoid receptor. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods for using these compounds to treat animals requiring glucocorticoid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy. Glucocorticoid receptor modulators are useful to treat diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, inflammation and others as described below. The present invention also provides processes for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Dibenzofluorene derivatives having a formula selected from the group consisting of 1

Abstract: The present invention provides sustained-release derivatives of hydroxylated analogs of substituted 1-[2[bis(aryl)methoxy]ethyl]-piperazines and -homopiperazines, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and a method of using such sustained-release derivatives to bind the dopamine transporter to achieve a desired effect, such as antagonism of dopamine reuptake inhibitors, such as cocaine, or dopamine releasers or norepinephrine and/or serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as methamphetamine.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit or modulate the activity of protein kinases and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds. The disclosed compound contain two or more ligand moieties covalently linked together by one or more linking groups. Such compounds are useful for treating diseases or medical disorders mediated by protein kinases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating a subject with a disease associated with aberrant leukocyte recruitment and/or activation. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by the following structural formula: and physiologically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as selective alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonists. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing orthostatic hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral lining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia are achieved.

Abstract: Dibenzofluorene derivatives having a formula selected from the group consisting of and salts thereof have antitumor activity. At least one of R1-R13 in formula (I) or R1-R12 in formula (II) is —R14Z. R14 is a substituted or unsubstituted amino or amido group having from 1-12 carbon atoms, and Z is a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group having from 1-12 carbon atoms. The remainder of R1-R13 in formula (I) or R1-R12 in formula (II) are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, substituted or unsubstituted amino or amido groups having from 1-12 carbon atoms, and alkyl groups having 1-12 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-disubstituted piperazines of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and r are as defined in the detailed part of the present description or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation as well as their use for the treatment of indications caused by or related to the secretion and circulation of insulin antagonising peptides, e.g. non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and ageing-associated obesity.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfamides of formula (I) ##STR1## that are inhibitors of metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound that impedes disruption of intact dense microspheres (DMS) by acting on DMS either to prevent disruption, or if disrupted, act on pre-disrupted DMS in such a way that, when the composition is administered to a test animal that has received an injection of DMS, it reduces the mean volume of tissue occupied by disrupted DMS, reduces the ratio of the number of inflammatory cells per DMS, or increases the ratio of the number of macrophages containing disrupted DMS per DMS, are useful for treating cerebral amyloidosis.

Abstract: The present invention provides the new use in the treatment of amyloidosis with the anthracyclinone of formula (A) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are appropriate substituents. Some compounds of formula (A) are novel. Processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing them are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of formulaA(B).sub.x (I),wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4,A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, phthalocyanine, diketopyrrolopyrrole or azo series, which radical A contains x N-atoms linked with B, preferably with at least one immediately adjacent or conjugated carbonyl group.B is a group of formula ##STR1## and, if x=2, 3 or 4, can also be one, two or three hydrogen atom(s), and wherein Q is a group of formula ##STR2## These soluble chromophores can be readily converted to the corresponding pigments by heating, even in the substrate into which they can be incorporated without any difficulty in dissolved form.R.sub.1 -R.sub.9 are as defined herein.

Abstract: This invention concerns the compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## the N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereoisomeric forms thereof, wherein n is zero to 6; p and q are zero to 4; r is zero to 5; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently are hydrogen; optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl; C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl; halomethylcarbonyl; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a morpholinyl ring or an optionally substituted heterocycle; each R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently are halo, cyano, hydroxy, halomethyl, halomethoxy, carboxyl, nitro, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonylamino, aminosulfonyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)aminosulfonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; each R.sup.5 independently is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, cyano or halomethyl; X is CR.sup.6 R.sup.7, NR.sup.8, O, S, S(.dbd.O) or S(.dbd.O).sub.

Abstract: Tetralone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is halo, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, (aryl)alkenyl, (aryl)alkynyl, alkoxy, O-alkenyl, O-aryl, O-alkyl(heterocyclo), COO-alkyl,alkanoyl, CO-amino, CO-substituted amino, alkyl-CO-amino, alkyl-CO-substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-alkyl(heterocyclo), N(alkyl)CO-alkyl, N(alkyl)CO-aryl, N(alkyl)CO-heterocyclo, N(alkyl)CO-alkyl(heterocyclo);R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, halo, aryl, alkoxy, amino, substituted amino;R.sup.3 is oxo, hydroxy, alkoxy, O--COalkyl, --O--COaryl, --O--COheterocyclo, NOH, NO-alkyl, N-amino, N-substituted amino, N-NHCONHalkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, N-NHSO.sub.2 aryl, amino, substituted amino, NHCO-alkyl, NHCO-aryl, NHCO-heterocyclo, spiroheterocyclo;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkyl(COalkyl), alkyl(COOalkyl); orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together with the atoms to which they are attached form a five- to seven-membered ring which can contain up to three heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur;R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed arm compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 allyl, halogen, hydroxy, amino, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, --O.sub.2 CR', --NHCOR', --COR', --SO.sub.m R', where R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; orR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 independently represent --CONR'R", or --NR'R" where R' and R" independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.10 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: ##STR1## G represents a group of the formula (a), (b) or (c) where R.sub.a and R.sub.b represent hydrogen, or organic or inorganic substituents; A is an optionally substituted alkylene; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 represent organic or inorganic substituents; R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl; or together form a ring of 5-8 members; Z is nitrogen or carbon; and W is optionally susbtituted aryl or heteroaryl. Compounds of the present invention demonstrate high affinity and selectivity in binding to the D.sub.3 receptor subtype.

Abstract: This invention relates to sulfamides of formula (I) ##STR1## that are inhibitors of metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their use and methods for preparing these compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides the new use in the treatment of amyloidosis with the anthracyclinone of formula (A) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are appropriate substituents. Some compounds of formula (A) are novel. Processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing them are also described.

Abstract: A novel class of antibiotics, designated bravomicins, is obtained by fermentation of a strain of Micromonospora polytrota. Six bioactive compounds, designated bravomicins A, B, C, D, E and F, are obtained and found to be useful in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-disubstituted piperazines of the general formula ##STR1## wherein X, Y, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and r are as defined in the detailed part of the present description or salts thereof, to methods for their preparation, to compositions containing them, and to their use for the clinical treatment of painful, hyperalgesic and/or inflammatory conditions in which C-fibers play a pathophysiological role by eliciting neurogenic pain or inflammation as well as their use for the treatment of indications caused by or related to the secretion and circulation of insulin antagonizing peptides, e.g. non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and ageing-associated obesity.

Abstract: Novel compounds of Formula ##STR1## are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering a compound of the Formula 1.0 to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addidon salts thereof wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 independently represent hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, amino, aminosulfonyl, alkylaminosulfonyl, dialkylaminosulfonyl, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, or trifluoromethoxy;R.sub.8 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;X represents an optionally substituted alkylene group; andY represents a mono-, di- or trisubsituted cyclic amino groupwhich compounds are useful in the treatment of affective disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer's disease, movement disorders such as Parldnsonism and dystonia, and other disorders which respond to dopaminergic blockade such as substance abuse and obsessive compulsive disorders. Further, compounds of this invention may be useful in treating the extrapyramidal side effects associated with the use of conventional neuroleptic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy; --O.sub.2 CR', --NHCOR', --COR', --SO.sub.m R', where R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; orR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, and R.sub.7 independently represent --CONR'R", or --NR'R" where R' and R" independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof, wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, halogen, hydroxy, amino, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, --O.sub.2 CR', --NHCOR', --COR', --SO.sub.m R', where R' is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; orR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 independently represent --CONR'R", or --NR'R" where R' and R" independently represent hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;R.sub.10 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A polycyclic aromatic compound having the formula ##STR1## and its salts have useful therapeutic and cosmetic action particularly in psoriasis.In the formula, X represents --CH.dbd.CH--, O or S,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, branched alkyl having 3-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms or 1-adamantyl, R.sub.2 represents hydroxy, hydrogen, linear or branched alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms or alkoxy having 1-6 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not simultaneously hydrogen, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the adjacent carbon atoms of the naphthalene ring form a 5 or 6 chain ring optionally substituted by at least one lower alkyl radical, or interrupted by an oxygen atom,R.sub.3 represents --CH.sub.2 OH or --COR.sub.4, or --CH.sub.3 when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together form a 5 or 6 chain ring,R.sub.4 represents --OR.sub.5 or ##STR2## R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein: G represents a group of the formula ##STR2## where R.sub.a and R.sub.b represent hydrogen, or organic or inorganic substituents;A is an optionally substituted alkylene;R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 represent organic or inorganic substituents;R.sub.5 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 independently represent hydrogen, lower alkyl; or together form a ring of 5-8 members;Z is nitrogen or carbon; andW is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl.Compounds of the present invention demonstrate high affinity and selectivity in binding to the D.sub.3 receptor subtype.

Abstract: Novel polycyanate compositions containing one or more mesogenic moieties as lateral substituents are disclosed which provide improved processability relative to polycyanates containing one or more mesogenic moieties in the main chain of the molecule. Molecular level ordering of the resulting thermosets is maintained much similar to that found thermosets of polycyanates which have one or more mesogenic moieties in the main chain.