Abstract: There is provided heterocyclic compounds of the following formula (I): 1

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: (A, B, R1, R2, R3, X and m are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity. The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: Novel compounds are provided that modulate the neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR), particularly the mammalian nAChR (m-nAChR). The compounds are substituted pyridine derivatives such as analogs of 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-imidazolidine and 1-[(6-chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-2-iminothiazole. Methods of using the novel m-nAChR modulators are also provided, including methods of using the compounds as m-nAChR probes and as therapeutic agents to treat mammalian individuals suffering from conditions, disorders or diseases that are responsive to administration of an m-nAChR modulator.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula in which n is 0 or 1, X is S, O, or Y is N or Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: 1-Amino-3-benzyluracils I (X=oxygen, sulfur; R1=C1-C4-haloalkyl; R2=H, halogen; R3, R7=H, CN, SCN, halogen, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkylthio; R4=H, CN, SCN, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkylthio, C1-C6-alkylaminocarbonyl; R5=H, CN, NO2, halogen, OH, C1-C4-alkoxy, NH2, C1-C6-alkyl-amino; R6=H, CN, NO2, halogen, OH, C1-C4-alkoxy, NH2, C1-C6-alkyl-amino, CHO) and their salts are used as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclic sulfone moiety-containing hydroxyethylamine protease inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical or method of use therefor, particularly as an inhibitor of HIV protease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I Wherein R1 is C1-7 alkyl, optionally substituted by hydroxy or NR4R5; R2 is C1-7 alkyl substituted by hydroxy or NR4R5; R3 is H, F or C1-7 alkoxy; R4 and R5 together with N are a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic moiety having 1-3 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur in which sulfur may be substituted by one (1) or two (2) oxygen atoms; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof Compounds of formula I of the present invention are useful as antiviral agents.

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: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases is involved.

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: The present application provides a series of benzimidazole compounds of formula I: ##STR1## which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses (bovine and human), enteroviruses such as polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, or echo virus, cardioviruses such as encephalomyocarditis (EMC), apthoviruses such as foot and mouth disease virus, and flaviviruses such as hepatitis C virus and bovine viral diarrhea virus.Such compounds are also useful as intermediates for preparing additional benzimidazole antiviral compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds, compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of using same in the treatment of affective disorders, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, eating disorders, supranuclear palsy, irritable bowel syndrome, immune suppression, Alzheimer's disease, gastrointestinal diseases, anorexia nervosa, drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, drug addiction, inflammatory disorders, or fertility problems. The novel compounds provided by this invention are those of formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, Z, Y, V, X, X', J, K, L, and M are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.6, Y.sup.1, to Y.sup.2, Y.sup.3, m and n are as defined in claim 1 are suitable as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared analogously to known processes using intermediates of the formula (V) (cf. claim 6).

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1, Q.sup.2, Q.sup.3, and Q.sup.4 have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of SP and NKA are useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. ##STR1## The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: Substituted 2-aminopyridine compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts which have been found useful in the treatment of nitric oxide synthase mediated diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain piperidines, pyrrolidines, and hexahydro-1H-azepines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein B is selected from: ##STR2## and R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.4c, R.sup.5, D, X, Y, n, x and y are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazine derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where X is an oxygen or sulfur atom or a sulfoxyl or sulfonyl group;n is 0, 1 or 2;Z is a group ##STR2## where Y is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen or haloalkyl and p is 0 or 1;and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 have the meanings stated in claim 1,and agriculturally useful salts of the compounds I are useful in herbicides.

Abstract: A class of 1,3,5-substituted pyrazoles is described for the treatment of inflammation, including treatment of pain and disorders such as arthritis. Compounds of particular interest are of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as described herein; or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A series of benzimidazole compounds having the following general structure are provided which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses (e.g., rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus) and flaviviruses (e.g., hepatitis C and bovine diarrheal virus). ##STR1## A method for inhibiting picornaviruses and flaviviruses is also provided which includes administering to a host an effective amount of the inventive benzimidazole compounds.

Abstract: There is disclosed an azetidinone compound of the formula ?I!: ##STR1## wherein Ring B is a benzene ring which may have substituent(s), R.sup.1 is a hydroxy-substituted lower alkyl group which may have substituent(s), X is oxygen atom and the like, Y is oxygen atom and the like, and Z is a methylene group which may have substituent(s), which is useful as a synthetic intermediate of the 1 .beta.-methylcarbapenem-type antibacterial agent.

Abstract: This invention provides a new condensed imidazole compound possessing inhibitory activity of adhesion molecule expression.This invention also provides a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for diabetic nephritis and/or autoimmune disease and an immunosuppressor for organ transplantation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 2- or 6-position with an OR.sub.2 moiety where R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, halomethyl, lower cyanoalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, as well as herbicidal compositions and herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: The present application provides a series of benzimidazole compounds which inhibit the growth of picornaviruses, such as rhinoviruses, enteroviruses, polioviruses, coxsackieviruses of the A and B groups, echo virus and Mengo virus and flaviviruses such as hepatitis C and bovine diarrheal virus.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar represents an aryl or heteroaryl group; andR.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 represent organic or inorganic substituents,which compounds are highly selective partial agonists or antagonists at human CRF1 receptors and, thus, are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of treating stress related disorders such as post trumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as depression, headache and anxiety.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds identified as 4-heterocycle substituted piperidines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, A, R.sup.3 and the dashed line are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound represented by the chemical formula ?1!: ##STR1## wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur, Y is halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted alkoxy, S(O).sub.p r.sup.1 wherein p denotes an integer from 0 to 2, r.sup.1 is optionally substituted alkyl, nitro, cyano or optionally substituted amino, m denotes an integer from 1 to 3, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are same or different one another and each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl, R.sub.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, furyl or thienyl, those which substituents can be further optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl or the like, and a chemical agent for controlling pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel HIV protease inhibitors, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compounds and methods of treating and/or preventing HIV infection and/or AIDS.

Abstract: The invention provides hydroxamic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl; R.sup.2 represents a saturated 5- to 8-membered monocyclic or bridged N-heterocyclic ring, which N-heterocyclic ring is attached via the N atom and when it is monocyclic, optionally contains NR.sup.4, O, S, SO or SO.sub.2 as a ring member and/or is optionally substituted on one or more C atoms by hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, oxo, ketalized oxo, amino, mono(lower alkyl)amino, di(lower alkyl)amino,carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxy-methyl, lower alkoxymethyl, carbamoyl, mono(lower alkyl)-carbamoyl, di(lower alkyl)carbamoyl or hydroxyimino; R.sup.3 represents a 5- or 6-membered N-heterocyclic ring which (a) is attached via the N atom, (b) optionally contains N, O and/or S, SO or SO.sub.

Abstract: Pyridone dyes of the formula ##STR1## where X is nitrogen or C--CN,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom joining them together are a heterocyclic radical,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 -cylcoalkyl, benzyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, substituted or unsubstituted furanyl or substituted or unsubstituted thienyl,R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,R.sup.5 is cyano, carbamoyl, mono- or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl)carbamoyl, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl or benzimidazolyl, andR.sup.6 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl,are useful for dyeing or printing textile materials.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ?1! are disclosed, wherein X is hydrogen, fluorine or chlorine; Y is fluorine, chlorine or bromine; R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; and R.sup.2 and Q are various groups. Also disclosed are herbicidal compositions containing these compounds as active ingredients and methods for controlling unfavorable weeds by application of these compounds.

Abstract: 1-(Substituted phenyl)-3-(thioimidate)pyrazoles having systemic activity, arthropodicidal (especially insecticidal) and nematocidal compositions comprising same and methods for controlling arthropods (especially insects) and nematodes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is O or S--(O).sub.t ; n is one; m is zero or one; Y is CH.sub.2, O, or S--(O).sub.t provided that Y is O or S--(O).sub.t only when m is one; and A is ##STR2## are dual inhibitors of NEP and ACE. Compounds wherein A is ##STR3## are selective ACE inhibitors. Also disclosed are methods of preparation and intermediates.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a series of novel piperazinylcamphorsulfonyl compounds where the camphor ring is substituted by amides, amines, alkanes, alkenes, alkylamines, halogens, hydroxy, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl and heterocyclic tings. Such compounds are oxytocin antagonists useful in the treatment of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea and for the stoppage of labor preparatory to cesarean delivery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted thiosemicarbazone derivatives of formula (I) wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, or aryl-lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, unsaturated or saturated heterocyclyl-lower alkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl or the group --C(.dbd.O)--R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkenyl, heteroaryl (betaryl), aryloxy, aryl-lower alkoxy or lower alk-2-en-1-yloxy, and the salts thereof, to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted thiosemicarbazonic acid esters of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, or aryl-lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, unsaturated or saturated heterocyclyl-lower alkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl or the group --C(.dbd.O)-R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkenyl, heteroaryl (hetaryl), aryloxy, aryl-lower alkoxy or lower alk-2-en-1-yloxy, and R.sub.4 is lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, aryl-lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkenyl, or also lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl, and the salts thereof, to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted thiosemicarbazonethiones containing 6-ring members of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, or aryl-lower alkyl, R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alk-2-en-1-yl, lower alk-2-yn-1-yl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, unsaturated or saturated heterocyclyl-lower alkyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl-lower alkyl or a group --C(.dbd.O)-R.sub.3 or --C(.dbd.S)-R.sub.3, wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, aryl, aryl-lower alkyl, aryl-lower alkenyl, heteroaryl (hetaryl), aryloxy, aryl-lower alkoxy or lower alk-2-en-1-yloxy, and the salts thereof, to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to the use thereof as medicaments.

Abstract: Pyridine-N-oxide-substituted salicylaldehyde and salicylic acid derivatives of the general formula I ##STR1## where R is a formyl group, a CO.sub.2 H group or a radical which can be hydrolyzed to CO.sub.2 H and the other substituents have the following meanings:R.sup.2 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio;X is nitrogen or CR.sup.13, R.sup.13 being hydrogen or halogen or together with R.sup.3 forming a 3- to 4-membered alkylene or alkenylene chain in which at least one methylene group is replaced by oxygen;R.sup.3 is halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or alkylthio, or R.sup.3 is linked with R.sup.13 as indicated above to give a 5- or 6-membered ring;Y is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.14 -R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## [wherein: R.sup.1 is a cyclic amino group, or a dialkylamino group; R.sup.2 a group of formula --NHCHR.sup.3 R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each alkyl aryl or aralkyl, or together form a cycloalkyl group, or R.sup.2 is an aromatic heterocyclic group, or a group of formula --B--S(O).sub.m --R.sup.5 wherein R.sup.5 is a substituted alkyl group, or an aromatic heterocyclic group; B is an alkylene or alkylidene group; m is 0, 1 or 2; A is a group of formula --CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, where n is 1, 2 or 3]; and salts thereof have valuable anti-ulcer activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to L-Arginine aldehyde derivatives, pharmaceutical formulations containing those compounds and methods of their use as thrombin inhibitors, coagulation inhibitors and thromboembolic disorder agents.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to obtain new class of compounds which have improving effect on learning and memory disorders with good selectivity in central nervous system and little side effects and then to provide a good medicine for treatment of dementia.The present invention relates to the compounds represented by the following general formula or their pharmacologically acceptable salts and the drugs of improving learning or memory disorders comprising them as active ingredients. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halogen. A represents methyl, trifluoromethyl, or tert-butyl. Y represents O or NH.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds which inhibit farnesyl-protein transferase (FTase) and the farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. The invention is further directed to chemotherapeutic compositions containing the compounds of this invention and methods for inhibiting farnesyl-protein transferase and treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein G, J, L, M, m and D have any of the meanings given in the specification, their N-oxides, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are nonpeptide antagonists of neurokinin A and useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

Abstract: Substituted oxazines and thiazines, arthropodicidal compositions containing them and methods of controlling arthropods are provided. The oxazines and thiazines having the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is O or S; Q is phenyl or pyridyl substituted with alkenyl, alkynyl or substituted phenyl; andA, E, q, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described.

Abstract: Isoxazole-4-carboxamides and hydroxyalkylidenecyanoacetamides, pharmaceuticals containing these compounds and their useIsoxazole-4-carboxamide derivatives and hydroxyalkylidene-cyanoacetamide derivatives are suitable for the treatment of carcinoses. These compounds can be prepared by known processes. Some of the compounds are novel and are additionally suitable for the treatment of rheumatic disorders.

Abstract: Compositions which contain, as the active ingredients, a combination of heterocyclic compounds of the general formula (I) and organophosphorous compounds, in addition to one or more compounds having a polyethyleneglycol or polypropyleneglycol chain or an ethyleneglycol-propyleneglycol copolymeric chain, or a mixture of these compounds which results in a stabilization of the active ingredients without any adverse influences on the physical properties of the formulations.

Abstract: Compounds of formulaA--X--Y--NH--Bwherein A is derived from optionally substituted benzothiophene, indole, 4-aza-and 7-aza-benzothiophene or-indole, A bearing in position 5 hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted alkyl, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylamino, acylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, sulfamoyl, cyano, trimethylsilyl, carboxy, carbamoyl, phosphate, oxycarbamoyl, heterocyclic radical or ether or ester group, X-Y is --CR.sub.8 .dbd.N-- or CH(R.sub.8)--NH-- wherein R.sub.8 is -H or alkyl and attached at position 3 of A, and B is a heterocyclic radical or a residue ##STR1## wherein R.sub.10 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, adamantyl, acyl or carbamoyl and X.sub.2 is alkylthio or NR.sub.3 R.sub.10 wherein R.sub.3 is H or alkyl or R.sub.3 and R.sub.10 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a heterocyclic radical, in free form or in salt form, have pharmacological activity, e.g. for treating gastrointestinal disorders.

Abstract: Isoxazole-4-carboxamide derivatives and hydroxyalkylidene-cyanoacetamide derivatives are suitable for the treatment of carcinoses. These compounds can be prepared by known processes. Some of the compounds are novel and are additionally suitable for the treatment of rheumatic disorders.

Abstract: There are provided thienyl- and furylpyrrole compounds of formula I ##STR1## and their use for the control of insects and acarina. Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the protection of plants from attack by insects and acarina.