Abstract: Spiro compounds of the general formula (I): wherein Ar1 represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; n represents 0 or 1; T, U, V and W each represent a nitrogen atom or an optionally substituted methine group, wherein at least two of which represent said methine group; X represents nitrogen; Y represents an optionally substituted imino or oxygen atom, which exhibit neuropeptide Y receptor (NPY) antagonistic activities and are useful as agents for the treatment of various diseases related to NPY, for example, cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, metobolic diseases and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific photochromic 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran derivatives and to their use in plastics of all types, especially for ophthalmic purposes. In particular, the present invention relates to spiro compounds derived from naphthopyrans and having a fluorene structure, referred to as spirofluorenopyrans, in which an annelated ring system is joined by a spiro bond to the central carbon atom of the fluorene structure.

Abstract: Compounds of general structural formula I such as that shown in structural formula II are selective NPY Y5 receptor antagonists, useful in the treatment of obesity and the complications associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds of the formula I: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4c, R4d, and R4f are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-3 and/or CCR-5.

Abstract: Certain novel spiropiperidine compounds are agonists of melanocortin receptor(s) and are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of melanocortin receptors. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment of diseases and disorders such as obesity, diabetes, sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction.

Abstract: Certain novel spiropiperidine compounds are agonists of melanocortin receptor(s) and are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the activation of melanocortin receptors. The compounds of the present invention are therefore useful for treatment of diseases and disorders such as obesity, diabetes, sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction and female sexual dysfunction.

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

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

Abstract: The present invention provides for aminoaryl oxazolidinone N-oxide compounds of Formula I wherein the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are exceedingly water soluble which is useful in preparing pharmaceutical formulations of these compounds. They are also rapidly converted back to the parent amines in vivo, making them useful as prodrugs of the parent amines. They are effective against a number of human and veterinary pathogens, including gram-positive aerobic bacteria such as multiply-resistant staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci as well as anaerobic organisms, such as Bacteroides spp. and Clostridia spp. species, and acid-fast organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium spp., and in organisms such as Mycoplasma spp.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to carbapenem antibacterial agents of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R2 represents: in formula I, in which the carbapenem nucleus is substituted at the 2-position with a naphthosultam linked through a CH2 group. The naphthosultam is further substituted with various substituent groups including at least one cationic group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --CH.sub.2 --;Y is --C(O)--, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --N(CH.sub.3)--;n is 1 or 2 orX and Y taken together are --CH.dbd.CH--Z is --NH--, --CH.sub.2 --, --O-- or .dbd.CH--;A.sup.1 is a group ##STR2## B is --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --; m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.3 is hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or hydroxy andthe dotted line is (--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --).sub.n, and n' is 0 or 1 and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.The compounds of the present invention are antagonists of the OFQ receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel spiro[2H-1-benzopyran-2,4'-piperidine]-4(3H)-one derivatives of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R stands for halogen, nitro group or a straight or branched chain C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, and their acid addition salts, as well as their quaternary salts of formula (Ia) ##STR2## wherein R and R' are the same or different and are identical to the meaning of said (above) R or can mean also hydrogen; and Z represents one equivalent of an anion. The compounds of formulas (I) and (Ia) exert an improving effect on dementias of various pathological origin and accompanying symptoms thereof. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of compounds of formulas (I) and (Ia); to pharmaceutical compositions containing as active gents the above compounds of formulas (I) and (Ia); and to a method of treatment.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are therapeutic agents for renal diseases and organ preservatives containing a compound represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen atom or a group represented by the general formula (2): ##STR2## where n represents an integer from 0 to 2, R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an acyl group, R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkenyl group, R.sub.3 represents a lower alkyl group, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group, and R.sub.6 further represents a formyl, carboxyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl or optionally substituted carbamoyl group, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 may be taken together to form a five-membered ring, or R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be taken together to form a cycloalkyl group, provided that when the five-membered ring formed by R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 and the benzene ring form benzofuran or benzo[b]thiophene, R.sub.6 is absent.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain heterocyclic compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which are useful for sensitizing multidrug-resistant tumor cells to anticancer agents and multidrug resistant forms of malaria, tuberculosis, leishmania and amoebic dysentery to chemotherapeutants. The compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are also inhibitors of the active drug transport capability of P-glycoprotein which is encoded by the human MDR1 gene, as well as of certain other related ATP-binding-cassette transporters from eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms (e.g., pfmdr from Plasmodium falciprum, and murine mdr1 and mdr3 gene products).

Abstract: A compound of formula: ##STR1## in which: Ar represents a pyrid-2-yl or a phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by a halogen, a methyl or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy;R.sub.1 represents a methyl group;R.sub.11 represents hydrogen;or R.sub.1 and R.sub.11 together represent a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 -- group;R.sub.2 represents a hydroxyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxy; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxy; a cyano; an --NR.sub.6 R.sub.7 group; an --NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; an --NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; an --NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; an --NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyl group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxycarbonyl; a --CONR.sub.10 R.sub.12 group; a --CH.sub.2 OH group; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkoxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)acyloxymethyl; a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.7)alkylaminocarbonyloxymethyl; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.13 R.sub.14 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COR.sub.4 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 COOR.sub.8 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 SO.sub.2 R.sub.9 group; a --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.3 CONR.sub.10 R.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to somatostatin agonist compounds which are potent with high selectivity toward the receptor subtype 2. The compounds provide an improved therapeutic index in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, acromegaly and retenosis. Many of the compounds are also orally active. Thus, it is an object of this invention to describe such compounds. It is a further object to describe the specific preferred stereoisomers of the somatostastin agonists. A still further object is to describe processes for the preparation of such compounds. Another object is to describe methods and compositions which use the compounds as the active ingredient thereof. Further objects will become apparent from reading the following description.

Abstract: Compounds of formula(I) where B is oxygen or sulphur, D is nitrogen, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 forms a ring, m is 2, R is a substituted latam ring of formula (i) ##STR1## where p is 1, P is a substituted or unsubstituted bicyclic ring containing one or two heteroatoms or P is an unsbustituted or substituted 5- to 7-memebered saturated ring containing one or two heteroatoms; X, Y, Z, E, G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, and R.sup.10 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula whereinR.sup.1 is C.sub.5-12 -cycloalkyl, optionally substituted by lower alkyl; decahydro-naphthalen-1-yl; decahydro-naphthalen-2-yl; indan-1-yl or indan-2-yl, optionally substituted by lower alkyl; decahydro-azulen-2-yl; bicyclo[6.2.0]dec-9-yl; acenaphthen-1-yl; bicyclo[3.3.1]non-9-yl; 2,3-dihydro-1H-phenalen-1-yl; 2,3,3a,4,5,6-hexahydro-1H-phenalen-1-yl; octahydro-inden-2-yl; 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalen-1-yl; 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalen-2-yl; naphthalen-lower alkyl-1-yl; naphthalen-lower alkyl-2-yl; acenaphthen-1-yl; and 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-3-yl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are hydrogen; hydroxy; lower alkyl; .dbd.O; or phenyl, optionally substituted by lower allyl, halogen or alkoxy;R.sup.4 is hydrogen; lower alkyl; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CH(OH)CF.sub.3 ; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n C.sub.3-6 -cycloalkyl; phenyl; benzyl; tetrahydrofuran-3-yl; --(CH.sub.2).sub.n OCH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5 ; --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) in which B is oxygen, CR.sup.17 R.sup.18 or NR.sup.19 where R.sup.17, R.sup.18 and R.sup.19 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl or B is a group S(O).sub.b where b is 1, 2, or 3; and R.sup.6 is a group --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --R.sup.15 where R.sup.15 is OR.sup.16 or SR.sup.16 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl or R.sup.15 is NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 where R.sup.10 and R.sup.11 are as defined for R.sup.1 ; have been found to exhibit 5TH.sub.1B antagonist activity.

Abstract: Piperidine compounds having the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is (a) a group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, phenylalkyl or diphenylalkyl linked to the piperidyl N-atom through an at least 2-membered spacer group; or (b) a group having general formula (II), ##STR2## wherein X is CHR.sup.10, O, S, SO, SO.sub.2 or NR.sup.10, Z.sup.1 is CH.sub.2, O, or S; Z.sup.2 and Z.sup.3 are independently (CH.sub.2).sub.n, n being 0 or 1, O or S or Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a group --CH.dbd.CH--; or when Z.sup.3 is (CH.sub.2).sub.n wherein n is 0, Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 may together represent a 3-membered divalent group; show potent sigma receptor activity. Furthermore they show effect in animal models indicative of anxiolytic properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the compound N-[1(R)-[(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro[3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin]-1'- yl)carbonyl]-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl]-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.

Abstract: Disclosed are spiro-substituted azacycles of formula I are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, and asthma. In particular compounds of formula I are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: This invention comprises novel substituted tetronic acid type compounds, 2, 4(3H, 5H)-furandiones, that are useful for the inhibition of the HIV protease enzyme. The compounds may be useful for the treatment of a person with AIDS or AIDS related diseases. The compounds may be used in the attempt to retard the further replication of any retrovirus containing the aspartyl protease enzyme. Compounds are represented by the formula below.

Abstract: Novel piperidine derivatives of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments for the treatment of CNS disorders are disclosed.

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: Derivatives of glutamic and aspartic of formula (I) are described ##STR1## where the compounds are potent receptor antagonists of gastrin at the peripheral level and of cholecystokinin at the level of the central nervous system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to spiro-substituted azacycles of the Formula 1: ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1, l, m, Q, W, X, Y, and Z are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptors CCR-1, CCR-2, CCR-2A, CCR-2B, CCR-3, CCR-4, CCR-5, CXCR-3, and/or CXCR-4.

Abstract: Novel amide derivatives of formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as medicaments are disclosed.

Abstract: Compound represented by the structural formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: a is 0, 1, 2 or 3;b, d and e are independently 0, 1 or 2;R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, --OH or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl;A is an optionally substituted oxime, hydrazone or olefin;X is a bond, --C(O)--, --O--, --NR.sup.6 --, --S(O).sub.e --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)--, --C(O)N(R.sup.6)-- --OC(O)NR.sup.6 --, --OC(.dbd.S)NR.sup.6 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(.dbd.S)O--, --C(.dbd.NOR.sup.1)--, --S(O).sub.2 N(R.sup.6)--, --N(R.sup.6)S(O).sub.2 --, --N(R.sup.6)C(O)O-- or --OC(O)--;T is H, phthalimidyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or bridged cycloalkyl;Q is --SR.sup.6, --N(R.sup.6)(R.sup.7), --OR.sup.6, phenyl, naphthyl or heteroaryl;R.sup.6a, R.sup.7a, R.sup.8a, R.sup.9a, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring;R.sup.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I or formula II: ##STR1## wherein R, J, and Q have any of the values defined in the specification, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and related radiopharmaceuticals, have anticholinergic activity, and are useful for modulating cholinergic function in mammals. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing compounds of formula (I) or (II) and intermediates.

Abstract: A compound represented by the general formula (I) shown below ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used as the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical preparation. The pharmaceutical preparation is desirable for its anti-ulcer activity, for therapeutic use against tumors sustained by gastrin and other bioactive polypeptides correlated therewith, for therapeutic use in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, for the treatment of pathological conditions of the central nervous system linked to imbalances in the neural physiological levels of gastrin or other bioactive polypeptides correlated therewith, for use in the treatment and prevention of pathological eye conditions caused by surgical treatment of cataracts or chronic ocular inflammation, and for the prevention of diseases of other sensory organs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel compounds identified as 4-spiroindoline piperidines of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.1a, R.sup.2a, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.8, and A 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 these compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

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.5, D,E, 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: Disclosed are spiro-substituted azacycles of formula (I), are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, emesis and asthma. In particular compounds of formula (I) are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: Disclosed are Substituted azacycles of formula I ##STR1## are tachykinin receptor antagonists useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, pain or migraine, and asthma. In particular compounds of formula I are shown to be neurokinin antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to 1-Benzenesulfonyl-1,3-dihydroindol-2-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and their salts, where appropriate, to their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions in which they are present. These compounds have an affinity for the vasopressin and/or ocytocin receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to ?.sup.35 S!-N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonylspiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperidin!- 1'-yl)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyloxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methylpropanamide, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This ?.sup.35 S! radioligand is useful in identifying and characterizing cellular receptors which play a role in the activity of growth hormone secretatogogues. In addition, this ?.sup.35 S! radioligand is useful in assays which test compounds for growth hormone secretagogue activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein n is zero, 1, 2 or 3; R represents C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl SO.sub.2 C.sub.1-6 alkyl, NR.sup.a R.sup.b, NR.sup.a COR.sup.b or CONR.sup.a R.sup.b, where R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each H, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, phenyl or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.1 represents phenyl optionally substituted by 1, 2 or 3 of C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkylC.sub.1-4 alkyl, --O(CH.sub.2).sub.p O-- (where p is 1 or 2), halogen, cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trimethylsilyl, OR.sup.a, SR.sup.a, SOR.sup.a, SO.sub.2 R.sup.a, NR.sup.a R.sup.b, NR.sup.a COR.sup.b, NR.sup.a CO.sub.2 R.sup.b, COR.sup.a, CO.sub.2 R.sup.a or CONR.sup.a R.sup.b ; naphthyl; benzhydryl; or benyl, where the naphthyl group or each phenyl moiety of benzyl and benzhydryl may be substituted by C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or trifluoromethyl; R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X, Z, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Ar, n and m are as defined herein which are of use in the treatment or prevention of neuropathy, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or migraine.

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: The present invention addresses substituted pyridyl pyrroles, as well as compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment. The compounds in the present invention are glucagon antagonists and inhibitors of the biosynthesis and action of TNF-.alpha. and IL1. The compounds block the action of glucagon at its receptors and thereby decrease the levels of plasma glucose. The instant pyrroles are also inhibitors of TNF-.alpha. and IL1 and may be used as antidiabetic agents as well as other cytokine mediated diseases. Cytokine mediated diseases refers to diseases or conditions in which excessive or unregulated production of one or more cytokines occurs. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) are cytokines produced by a variety of cells, which are involved in immunoregulation and other physiological conditions, such as inflammation.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with polymorphic forms of the compound N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonylspiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'-y l)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyloxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methylpropanamide methanesulfonate which is a growth hormone secretagogue that is useful in food animals to promote their growth thereby rendering 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, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. The instant polymorphic forms have advantages over the other known forms of N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonylspiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'-y l)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyloxy)-ethyl!-2-amino-2-methylpropanamide methanesulfonate in terms of thermodynamic stability and suitability for inclusion in pharmaceutical formulations.

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: Compounds of the formula X--Y--R, or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein X is ##STR1## Y is --SO.sub.2 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -- or --CO--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --; R is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl where said substitutents are one or more of R.sup.5, R.sup.6 or R.sup.7 ; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, cyano, phenyl, --CONHR.sup.2, --CONR.sup.2 R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --OR.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --S(O).sub.r --R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --CO.sub.2 R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --N.sub.3, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --NH.sub.2 or --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --NR.sup.2 R.sup.2 ; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl or C.sub.1-5 alkyl; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-5 alkoxy, halogen or --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --N(R.sup.2)--C(O)--R.sup.18 ; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or ##STR2## R.sup.11 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-5 alkyl-carbonyl, --Z--R.sup.13, ##STR3## or substituted C.sub.

Abstract: A series of hetero-oxy alkanamines are effective pharmaceuticals for the treatment of conditions related to or affected by the reuptake of serotonin and by the serotonin 1.sub.A receptor. The compounds are particularly useful for alleviating the symptoms of nicotine and tobacco withdrawal, and for the treatment of depression and other conditions for which serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel process for the preparation of the compound N-?1(R)-?(1,2-dihydro-1-methanesulfonyl-spiro?3H-indole-3,4'-piperdin!-1'- yl)carbonyl!-2-(phenylmethyl-oxy)ethyl!-2-amino-2-methyl-propanamide, and salts thereof, which has the structure: ##STR1## and which has the ability to stimulate the release of natural or endogenous growth hormone. This compound may be used to treat conditions which require the stimulation of growth hormone production or secretion such as in humans with a deficiency of natural growth hormone or in animals used for food or wool production where the stimulation of growth hormone will result in a larger, more productive animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1 represents optionally substituted phenyl; Ar.sup.2 represents aryl; benzhydryl; or benzyl; wherein each aryl and heteroaryl and each phenyl moiety of benzyl and benzhydryl may be substituted;R.sup.1 represents H or a group of the formula Z-R.sup.2 ;R.sup.2 represents H, CO.sub.2 R.sup.7, CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, NR.sup.7 COR.sup.9, NR.sup.7 SO.sub.2 R.sup.8, trifluoromethyl, heteroaryl or --O-heteroaryl, each of which heteroaryl groups are as previously defined and may be optionally substituted, or R.sup.2 represents a group selected from phenyl, piperazinyl, piperidinyl, spiro-fused piperidinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl or tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, each of which may be substituted;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently represent H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 each independently represent H, C.sub.

Abstract: A series of novel spirocycles of general structural formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or crystal form thereof are presented, whereinR.sup.1 =H.sub.3 CSO.sub.2 NH--, H.sub.3 CO--, alkylSO.sub.2 --, alkylCONH--, NO.sub.2 --;R.sup.2 =H, --OCH.sub.3 ;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 taken together are .dbd.O, or R.sup.3 is H and R.sup.4 is OH;R.sup.5 =R.sup.6 taken together are --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, .dbd.CH.sub.2 ;R.sup.7 is ##STR2## which are Class III antiarrhythmic agents and positive inotropic or cardiotonic agents.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein X is (a) or (b), R is Het as defined in the description. These compounds are oxytocin and vasopressin antagonists useful in the treatment of preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, and for the stoppage of labor preparatory to Cesarean delivery.