Abstract: A treatment process is disclosed that comprises administering an effective amount of an aromatic sulfone hydroxamic acid that exhibits excellent inhibitory activity of one or more matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes, such as MMP-2, MMP-9 and MMP-13, while exhibiting substantially less inhibition at least of MMP-1 to a host having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity. Also disclosed are metalloprotease inhibitor compounds having those selective activities, processes for manufacture of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions using an inhibitor.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

Abstract: Hindered amines substituted on the N-atom with an —O—E—OH moiety are particularly effective in stabilizing polyolefin and automotive coating compositions against the deleterious effects of oxidative, thermal and actinic radiation where the presence of the OH group on the compounds adds important properties not attainable by the use of normal —O—E moieties.

Abstract: Sulphonamide compounds according to formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein: Ar is naphthyl, phenyl or thienyl optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-6 alkyl optionally substituted by NR7R8, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C1-6 alkylthio, cyano, nitro, halogen, CF3, C2F5, NR7R8, CONR7R8, NR7COR8, S(O)pNR7R8, CHO, OCF3, SCF3, COR9, CH2OR9, CO2R9 or OR9 where p is 1 or 2 and R7, R8 and R9 are independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl. R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or C1-6alkyl or together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring optionally substituted by Cl-6alkyl and optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from nitrogen, sulphur or oxygen, the nitrogen atom being substituted by hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl or cycloC3-7alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; X is oxygen, sulphur or a bond; n is 2 or 3; and m is 1 or 2; are provided.

Abstract: Monohydrate and trihydrate crystals of N-(2-(4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-piperidino) ethyl)-1-formyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide hydrochloride having excellent stability.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I are useful antidepressant agents demonstrating potent inhibition of 5-HT reuptake. Z is selected from among various phenyl and hetaryl moieties while Y is benzyl or indolyl.

Abstract: 1,2-Bis-adducts of stable hindered nitroxide compounds with substituted ethylenes are prepared by reacting two equivalents of nitroxyl compound with an ethylenically unsaturated compound such as styrene or an acrylate ester. These adducts are very effective inhibitors to prevent the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers when such monomers are distilled, processed or stored.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of general formula and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, Z, R1, R2, R3 and m are defined as in the specification, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds are valuable neurokinin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: Monohydrate and trihydrate crystals of N-(2-(4-(5H dibenzo [a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-piperidino)ethyl)-1-formyl-4-piperidinecarboxamide hydrochloride having excellent stability.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.4c, R.sup.4d, R.sup.4e, R.sup.4f, R.sup.4g, R.sup.4h, m, n, x and y 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: The invention relates to a process of using certain piperidine compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or acyl,R.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted mono- or bicyclic radical which is aromatic in type,R.sub.3 is oxygen, --NH-- or --N(C.sub.1-4 -alkyl)-- andR.sub.8 independently at each occurrence is hydrogen or methylfor stabilizing natural or synthetic, organic or inorganic pigments or pigment mixtures in natural or synthetic, polymeric or prepolymeric substrates against the adverse effects of heat and/or light on the light fastness and color stability, respectively, especially against alterations in shade or light-induced bleaching. The invention also relates to a masterbatch composition.

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 subject invention relates to dimeric 4-phenylpiperidine, 4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine, or 4-phenylpiperazine compounds or dimeric spirocyclic piperidine compounds having general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein n is 1-5; R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are substituents; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each hydrogen or alkyl or form together an ethylene or propylene bridge; X is O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, CO or (CH.sub.2).sub.m, m being 0 or 1, X is NR.sup.7, R.sup.7 being H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, or phenylalkyl, or X is CR.sup.8-- R.sup.9, wherein R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are selected from hydroxy and the substituents defined under R.sup.7 ; and (i) Z.sup.1 is a substituent and Z.sup.2 is (CH.sub.2).sub.p wherein p is 0; and Y is N, C or CH; (ii) Z.sup.1 and Y are linked together via a single bond, thereby forming a spirocyclic junction; in which case Y is C; Z.sup.1 is O, S, (CH.sub.2).sub.q, q being 1, 2 or 3, or Z.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 O, CH.sub.2 S, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 S, CH.dbd.CH, CH.dbd.CHCH.

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 Substance P and NKA, useful for the treatment of asthma, etc. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions, processes for preparing the compounds of formula I and intermediates.

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 fining. 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: Cyclic aryl ethers, thioethers or amines, and methods for synthesis are disclosed. These cyclic aryl compounds are synthesized by combining a first dinucleophile with a substituted benzene metallized electron-withdrawing complex, having halo or nitro substituen groups, to form a linear bimetallized aryl compound. The linear bimetallized aryl compound is then reacted with a second dinucleophile to form a cyclic bimetallized aryl compound. The metallized electron-withdrawing moieties are then removed from said cyclic bimetallized aryl compound by photolytic demetallation to form a cyclic aryl compound having the formula: ##STR1## wherein: X.sub.1 and X.sub.3 are the same or different and each is a alkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocyclic or aromatic group having up to 6 conjugated rings, optionally substituted;X.sub.2 is benzenen.sub.1 and n.sub.3 are the same or different and each is O, S or N; andn.sub.4 is H or lower alkyl.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## are disclosed. Compounds of Formula 1.0 are represented by the compounds of formulas: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each independently selected from halo. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and the growth of abnormal cells, such as tumor cells.

Abstract: The small nonpeptides of the instant invention are tachykinin antagonists of formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein: R.sub.1 is straight or branched alkyl of from 5 to 15 carbon atoms, aryl, or heteroaryl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, or thiol;R.sub.3 is aryl, arylsulfonylmethyl, or saturated or unsaturated heterocycle;R.sub.4 is from 1 to 4 groups each independently selected from halogen, alkyl, hydroxy, and alkoxy;n is an integer of from 2 to 6; and the carbon atom of (CH.sub.2).sub.n group can be replaced by oxygen, nitrogen, or sulphur. The compounds are highly selective and functional NK.sub.3 antagonists expected to be useful in the treatment of pain, depression, anxiety, panic, schizophrenia, neuralgia, addiction disorders, inflammatory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, vascular disorders, and neuropathological disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to compound of formula (I) which are effective for inhibiting platelet aggregation, pharmaceutical compositions for effecting such activity, and a method for inhibiting platelet aggregation.

Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions and methods effective for the prevention and treatment of mast-cell mediated inflammatory disorders are described. The compounds, compositions and methods are effective for the prevention and treatment of inflammatory diseases associated with the respiratory tract, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as other types of immunomediated inflammatory disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, conjunctivitis and inflammatory bowel disease, various dermatological conditions, as well as certain viral conditions. The compounds comprise potent and selective inhibitors of the mast cell protease tryptase. The compositions for treating these conditions include oral, inhalant, topical and parenteral preparations as well as devices comprising such preparations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carboxylic acid derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.a to R.sub.c, A, B, D, E and X.sub.1 to X.sub.3 are as defined in claim 1, their tautomers, their stereoisomers including their mixtures, and their salts, in particular their physiologically tolerated salts with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have useful pharmacological properties, preferably aggregation-inhibiting inhibiting actions, medicaments containing these compounds, their use and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A description is given of compounds obtainable by reacting compounds of the general formula ##STR1## where A is O or N--R.sup.2 andB is a direct bond or O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2, the carbon of the ethylene group being attached to the nitrogen of the piperidine ring, and R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 alkynyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 aralkyl, O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, O--C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, CO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, CO--C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl, CO--C.sub.7 -C.sub.20 aralkyl, O--CO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl-Z--C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, where Z is O, S or C.dbd.O, andR.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or ##STR2## and Y is O or N--R.sup.4, or Y--R.sup.3, following removal of the hydrogen in position 4 of the piperidine ring, is the divatent radical ##STR3## [.fwdarw.spiro compound], and R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, CO--C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, CO--C.sub.6 -C.sub.20 aryl or CO--C.sub.7 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound of formula: 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: Piperidine derivatives, process for obtaining them and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, of formula ##STR1## used as neurokinin receptor antagonists, which are, in particular, useful for the treatment of all substance P- and neurokinin-dependent pathologies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a diphenylmethylene piperidine derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in therapy, in particular for use as a dopamine antagonist for the treatment or prophylaxis of psychotic disorders.

Abstract: Selected derivatives of 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-hydroxypiperidine are surprisingly effective as inhibitors to prevent the premature polymerization of acrylic and methacrylic acids, their esters, their amides, vinyl acetate and acrylonitrile in the presence of water. Some of these derivatives are new compounds.

Abstract: The present invention also relates to a method of using these novel materials, and other materials, to treat or prevent a disease caused by serotonin or a method of treating or preventing platelet aggregation. The compounds used are piperidine derivatives having the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the various substituents are defined below.

Abstract: N,N'-bridged bistetramethylpiperidinyl compounds, which are produced by reacting tetramethylpiperidinyl compounds with a cyclic carbonate, and are useful as light stabilizers for organic material.

Abstract: Di-N-substituted piperazine or 1,4 di-substituted piperadine compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein one of Y and Z is N and the other is N, CH, or C-alkyl;X is --O--, --SO.sub.0-2 --, amino, substituted amino, --CO--, --CH.sub.2 --, mono or di-substituted methylene, --CS--, --CONR.sup.20 --, --NR.sup.20 --SO.sub.2 --, --NR.sup.20 CO--, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.20 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C-- or --NHC(O)NH--;R is optionally substituted phenyl, aryl or cycloalkyl, or other substituents as defined in the specification;R.sup.1 and R.sup.21 are H, CN or optionally substituted alkyl, or other substituents as defined in the specification;R.sup.2 is optionally substituted cycloalkyl or piperidyl, or other substituents as defined in the specification; andR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.20, R.sup.27 and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides peptide aldehydes having an azetidinyl, prolyl or pipecolyl group as part of the peptide backbone and an arginine mimic group such as an amidinopiperidine or amidinophenyl tail. These compounds are potent and specific inhibitors of thrombin. Their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for disease states in mammals characterized by abnormal thrombosis are also described.

Abstract: Fully hindered secondary amines, typically tetramethyl piperidine, are reacted with terminally unsaturated electrophilic compounds having at least five carbon atoms to obtain tertiary hindered amines. The reaction is conducted with an excess of secondary amine, preferably in the presence of a specified solvent such as N-methyl pyrrolidinone.

Abstract: 1,2-Bis-adducts of stable hindered nitroxide compounds with substituted ethylenes are prepared by reacting two equivalents of nitroxyl compound with an ethylenically unsaturated compound such as styrene or an acrylate ester. These adducts are very effective inhibitors to prevent the premature polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers when such monomers are distilled, processed or stored.

Abstract: New compounds of general formula (I) are provided: ##STR1## which are explained in the specification can be prepared by a variety of methods. The compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic amine compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and their enantiomers, useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds which inhibit thrombin or factor Xa. The compounds contain an aldehyde functionality and a methionine sulfone or S-substituted cysteine sulfone residue. The compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions are useful for preventing thrombosis in mammals which are suspected of having a condition characterized by abnormal thrombosis.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain compounds represented by structural formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, X, m and n are defined herein. The compounds of this invention are tachykinin receptor antagonists and are of particular use in the treatment of pain, inflammation, migraine and emesis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halo, alkyl or alkoxy;ALK.sup.1 represents a C.sub.2-6 alkylene chain optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-2 alkyl groups;Y represents a piperidine ring which is attached through nitrogen to ALK.sup.1 ;R.sub.4 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group; the broken line in --- represents a bond, or is absent and the free valency on Y is taken up by hydrogen and the free valency on CR.sub.4 is taken up by hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group;ALK.sup.2 is absent or represents a C.sub.1-4 alkylene chain optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-2 alkyl groups; andR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, alkyl (optionally substituted) or R.sub.5 and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which n is a number in the range from 1 to 100; X is --R.sup.7 --, --CO--, --CO--CO--, --CO--R.sup.2 --CO--, --CO--NH--R.sup.5 --NH--CO--, --CO--O--R.sup.6 --O--CO-- or ##STR2## where p is a number in the range from 0 to 6, X' is O or a direct bond, E is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, phenyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.12 phenylalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl, and E' is hydrogen or is as defined for E;Z, when X is R.sup.7, is O or NR.sup.1 ; Z, when X is ##STR3## is O; and Z, in all other cases, is O, NH or NR.sup.1 ;R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkanoyl, benzoyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted benzoyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.7 are C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkylene; C.sub.2 -C.sub.18 alkylene which is interrupted by O or S; phenylene; a mixed aromatic/aliphatic radical containing 7 to 12 carbon atoms; naphthylene; or an --R.sup.4 --D--R.sup.4 -- radical;R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new arylglycinamide derivatives of general formula I ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and Ar have the meanings given in the specification, and the preparation and use thereof. The new compounds are valuable neurokin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of general formula I ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, Z, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and m are defined as in the specification, processes for preparing them and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. The compounds are valuable neurokinin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: Diphenylcyclopropyl analogs in which one or more of the phenyl rings includes alkoxy substituents including a dialkylaminoalkoxy group, an unsubstituted piperazine alkoxy group, a substituted piperazine alkoxy group, an unsubstituted piperidine alkoxy group, and a substituted piperidine alkoxy group, and which may have one or two alkyl groups bonded to the cyclopropane. The compounds are useful as antiestrogens and anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Certain nitrogen-containing cyclohetero cycloalkylaminoaryl compounds are described for treatment of CNS disorders such as cerebral ischemia, psychoses and convulsions. Compounds of particular interest are of the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is independently selected from hydrido, lower alkyl, benzyl, and haloloweralkyl;wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.8 through R.sup.11 is independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, loweralkyl, benzyl, phenoxy, benzyloxy and haloloweralkyl; wherein n is an integer of from four to six; wherein m is an integer of from two to four; wherein A is selected from phenyl, naphthyl, benzothienyl, benzofuranyl and thienyl; wherein any of the foregoing A groups can be further substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from hydrido, hydroxy, loweralkyl, loweralkoxy, halo, haloloweralkyl, amino, monoloweralkylamino and diloweralkylamino; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents alkyl, phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl or thienyl group, each phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl or thienyl optionally being substituted,R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, cycloalkyl, piperidino or substituted or unsubstituted amino group,X represents CO or SO.sub.2,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sub.4 represents alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or trihalomethyl, or else R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 form, together with the carbon atoms which carry them, cyclo(C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)alkenyl,A represents phenyl, naphthyl or pyridyl ring, each phenyl, naphthyl or pyridyl ring optionally being substituted,their isomers, the corresponding quaternary ammonium salts of the piperidine and their addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, an medicinal products containing the same are useful as antagonists of NK.sub.1 receptors.

Abstract: Esters or phenol ethers of the formula I or II ##STR1## in which m and n are each an integer from the range from 1 to 6; A.sup.1 is an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; or an m-valent hydrocarbon radical having 2 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and the free valencies of which are located on carbon atoms; and in which A.sup.1, in the case where m=2, additionally is a direct bond;A.sup.2 is an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 30 carbon atoms; or an n-valent aromatic or araliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 5 to 30 carbon atoms, which contains the heteroatoms oxygen, nitrogen and/or sulfur and n free valencies of which are located on those carbon atoms which are a constituent of aromatic rings;R.sup.1 is hydrogen; a hydrocarbon or hydrocarbonoxy radical having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, which is unsubstituted or substituted by --CO--N(R.sup.3).sub.2 or interrupted by --CON(R.sup.3)-- or --N(R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention discloses peptide aldehydes which are potent and specific inhibitors of thrombin, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using them as therapeutic agents for disease slates in mammals characterized by abnormal thrombosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to polycyclic amine compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## and their enantiomers, useful as neurokinin receptor antagonists.

Abstract: The present invention concerns .beta.,.beta.-dimethyl-4-piperidineethanamine compounds of the formula: ##STR1## (wherein groups R.sub.1 to R.sub.3 are defined as indicated in the description), and addition salts thereof.It also concerns a process for their preparation and their therapeutic use as inhibitors for the cholesterol biosynthesis, in particular as epoxysqualene cyclase inhibitors, for obtaining an as hypocholesterolemic, hypolipemic, antiatheromatic and/or antifungal drug.

Abstract: The present invention provides anionic polymerization initiators, comprising lithium amino magnesiate complexes, resulting in diene polymer and copolymer elastomers. The invention initiators have stable living ends at high polymerization temperatures and produce polymers containing a high level of tertiary amine functionality. Such polymers exhibit an increased efficiency in coupling termination reactions, and elastomers and products prepared from such polymers exhibit reduced hysteresis properties. Methods are also provided for preparing the initiators, the polymers and the elastomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to bisquaternary ammonium compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## and their preparation, where: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 are, for example, identical or different (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl which can also contain oxygen atoms or N--R.sup.4 moieties, where R.sup.4 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, in the chain and A is a chlorine, bromine, iodine atom or a OSO.sub.3 R.sup.5 radical, where R.sup.5 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl or aryl.

Abstract: The compounds are vesamicol (hydroxylated phencyclidine (PCP) isomer trans-2-(4-phenyl-piperidino)cyclohexanol) derivatives with anticholinergic properties termed herein "spirovesamicols" which are spirofused piperidines. The compounds bind to the vesamicol receptor, a site on the cholinergic synaptic vesicle, which is associated with the vesicular transporter of acetylcholine.