Abstract: Compound of general formula I ##STR1## wherein A denotes a benzo, indolo or thienyl group;B denotes the group --O--, --S-- or --CHR.sup.5 --, wherein R.sup.5 is hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -.sub.6)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl;R.sup.3 denotes 2- or 3-thienyl, (C.sub.4 -.sub.7)cycloalkyl, (C.sub.4 -.sub.6)cycloalkyl(C.sub.1 -.sub.5)alkyl or ##STR2## wherein R is (C.sub.1 -.sub.4)alkyl, hydroxy, --N.sub.3, halogen (F, Cl, Br, I), CF.sub.3 or (C.sub.1 -.sub.4)alkoxy,u is 0, 1, 2 or 3, andm, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are as defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical preparations containing these compounds and the pharmaceutical use thereof.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## and salts and solvates thereof, in which: R.sup.0 represents hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, haloC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cyloalkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, arylC.sub.1-3 alkyl or heteroarylC.sub.1-3 alkyl;R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic ring selected from benzene, thiophene, furan and pyridine or an optionally substituted bicyclic ring ##STR2## attached to the rest of the molecule via one of the benzene ring carbon atoms and wherein the fused ring A is a 5- or 6-membered ring which may be saturated or partially or fully unsaturated and comprises carbon atoms and optionally one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen; andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 together represent a 3- or 4-membered alkyl or alkenyl chain.

Abstract: A compound of formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, ester, solvate, prodrug, metabolite, stereoisomer, or mixtures thereof, wherein:Y represents the atoms necessary to form a fused 5- to 6-membered, aromatic or non-aromatic, heterocyclic ring containing at least one nitrogen heteroatom in a 1,3-relationship with the nitrogen atom depicted in formula I, wherein Y may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, aryl, double bonded oxygen, or --COOR.sup.5 group, or a moiety selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.7 are independently hydrogen or alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, or aryl.

Abstract: Carboline derivatives of formula (I), are potent and selective inhibitors of cyclic guanosine 3',5'-monophosphate specific phosphodiesterase (cGMP specific PDE) and have utility in a variety of therapeutic areas where such inhibition is thought to be beneficial, including the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Thiazolo-, oxazolo- and selenazolo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amines and analogs thereof are described including methods of manufacture and the use of novel intermediates. The compounds are immunomodulators and induce cytokine biosynthesis, including interferon and/or tumor biosynthesis, necrosis factor, and inhibit the T-helper-type 2 immune response. The compounds are further useful in the treatment of viral and neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: An immunogen/vaccine adjuvant composition containing an immunogen in an amount effective to stimulate an immune response and as a vaccine adjuvant a 1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine in an amount effective to increase the immune response to the immunogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted (1H-indol-2-yl)-5[(2H-pyrrol-2-ylidene) methyl]-1H-pyrrole compounds and their use as immunomodulating agents, to the preparation of the compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, and their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X, Y, J, R.sup.1, and R.sup.2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula I and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) ##STR1## and salts and solvates thereof, in which: R.sup.0 represents hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1-6 alkyl;R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, haloC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3-8 cycloalkylC.sub.1-3 alkyl, arylC.sub.1-3 alkyl or heteroarylC.sub.1-3 alkyl;R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted monocyclic aromatic ring selected from benzene, thiophene, furan and pyridine or an optionally substituted bicyclic ring ##STR2## attached to the rest of the molecule via one of the benzene ring carbon atoms and wherein the fused ring A is a 5- or 6-membered ring which may be saturated or partially or fully unsaturated and comprises carbon atoms and optionally one or two heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulphur and nitrogen; andR.sup.3 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 together represent a 3- or 4-membered alkyl or alkenyl chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline derivatives containing haloalkoxy group, represented by Formula I, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts; process for preparation thereof; and pharmaceutical composition thereof for treating gastric ulcer. ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is haloalkoxy group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 including trifluoromethoxy, difluoromethoxy and trifluoroethoxy group.R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which are the same or different, are each hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, benzyloxy, alkyl group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, alkoxy group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6.A is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--, andR.sub.4 is hydrogen, halogen, amino, alkylamino group of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, and NH(CH.sub.2).sub.n OH in which n is 1-6. Pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline derivatives having haloalkoxy group, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which reversibly inhibit gastric acid secretion of mammal, are usefully utilized for gastric ulcer therapeutics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinoline derivatives according to formula I wherein X is a group (A) or (B) ##STR1## R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represent one or more substituents selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylthio, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl and halogen;R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7, which may be the same or different, are each selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1-6 alkoxyC.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.4-6 cycloalkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl and C.sub.1-6 alkyl; n is 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical formulations containing them and to their use in medical therapy, particularly in the treatment of depression.

Abstract: Tricyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein ring A is a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, having two nitrogen atoms as the hetero-atoms, which is optionally substituted with oxo or thioxo; ring Q may optionally be substituted; Y is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, an optionally substituted hydroxyl group or an optionally substituted mecapto group, excluding for methyl group as Y; R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an acyl group, or a salt thereof, having excellent PDGF-inhibiting activities, antihypertensive activities, activities of ameliorating renal diseases and activities of lowering lipid level.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and intermediates for the preparation of enantiomerically pure cycloalkanoindolecarboxylic acids and azaindolecarboxylic acids and pyrimido?1,2a!indolecarboxylic acids and their activated derivatives, characterized in that the tolyl acetic acid is first esterified with a chiral alcohol, then diastereoselective substitution at .alpha.-carbon atoms is carried out and this product is halogenated in the tolyl group and then reacted with appropriate cycloalkanoindoles, cycloalkanoazaindoles or pyrimido?1,2a!indoles. It is possible by this method to prepare specifically, in high purity, the enantiomerically pure carboxylic acids which are intermediates for valuable medicaments.

Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined in the specification and optical isomers and racemates thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein X and Y are the same or different and represent oxygen or H.sub.2 with the proviso that not both X and Y are H.sub.2 ; W represents phenyl, thienyl, or pyridyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or mono or disubstituted with organic or inorganic substituents; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are variables representing organic and inorganic substituents. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAs brain receptors or prodrugs thereof and are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep, and seizure disorders, overdose with benzodiazepine drugs, and enhancement of memory.

Abstract: Compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: m, n, which are identical or different, represent 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, which are identical or different, represent hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, aryl, or form with the carbon atom carrying them carbonyl or (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl,R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl or aryl,R.sub.4 represents any of the groups as defined in the description,X represents --SO.sub.2 --, --CO-- or --SO.sub.2 NH--,R.sub.5 represents optionally substituted alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)cycloalkyl, aryl or heterocyclic,A represents an aryl ring or a heterocycle,its isomers as well as its addition salts with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base and medicinal products containing the same are useful as metalloprotease inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a cyclic imide group and X, Y, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing, and methods of using, compounds of the formula I. Compounds of the formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the production of matrix metalloproteinases and tumor necrosis factor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compound LK6-A represented by the formula: ##STR1## which has immunosuppressive activity, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Heterotricyclically substituted phenyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting the heterocyclic compounds with cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted by benzyl halide radicals. The compounds can be employed as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses compounds having the formula ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof whereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl;X is O or NOR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl;Y is N--R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, OH or alkyl;n is 0 or 1;R.sup.6 is phenyl which is substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of SO.sub.2 NR'R", CONR'R", and COR'"wherein R' and R" each independently are hydrogen, alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --W, wherein p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, and W is hydroxy, amino, alkoxycarbonyl, or phenyl which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, amino, alkyl, alkoxy or methylenedioxy; or wherein R' and R" together is (CH.sub.2).sub.r Z(CH.sub.2).sub.s wherein r and s each independently are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 and Z is O, S, CH.sub.2 or NR"" wherein R"" is hydrogen, alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: Fibrinogen receptor antagonists of the general formula:X-A-Y-Z-B Iand which includes, for example, the compounds of formula ##STR1## are useful for inhibiting the binding of fibrinogen to blood platelets, inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets, treating thrombus formation or embolus formation, and preventing thrombus or embolus formation.

Abstract: The present patent application discloses compounds having formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl; X is O or NOR.sup.2, wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or benzyl; Y is N--R.sup.4 wherein R.sup.4 is hydrogen, OH or alkyl; n is 0 or 1; R.sup.6 is phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, pyridyl, all of which may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from the group consisting of halogen; CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, amino, alkyl, alkoxy and phenyl; A is a ring of five to seven atoms fused with the benzo ring at the positions marked a and b. The compounds are useful in the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new thiazolo?3,2-a!quinoline and thiazolo?3,2-a!naphthyridine derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Z and X have the meaning indicated in the description, processes for their preparation and their use in antibacterial compositions.

Abstract: Tricyclic derivatives of octahydroisoquinoline of formula (I), wherein n is zero or 1 and if n is zero, one of X or Y is NH, oxygen or sulphur, and the other is NH, CH or a R.sub.4 - or R.sub.5 -substituted carbon atom; if n is 1, then X and Y are both nitrogen, or one of them is nitrogen and the other is CH or an R.sub.4 - or R.sub.5 -substituted carbon atom, have selective receptor agonist or antagonist activity, and are of potential therapeutic utility as analgesics or immunomodulating and/or cardiovascular agents.

Abstract: Heterotricyclically substituted phenyl-cyclohexane-carboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting the heterocyclic compounds with cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives which are substituted by benzyl halide radicals. The compounds can be employed as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I have been shown to enhance the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and thus may be useful in the treatment of diseases of man, such as in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions involving learning and cognition, where subnormal levels of this neurochemical are found.The compounds of this invention can be described as shown in Formula I ##STR1## where Q is ##STR2## R.sup.1 is 4-, 3-, or 2-pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl, or fluoro-4-pyridyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H, F, Cl, Br, NO.sub.2, OH, --R.sup.4, --O--R.sup.4, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.4, --CONH.sub.2, --CONHR.sup.4, --CONR.sub.4 R.sup.4', --S(O).sub.m2 --R.sup.4, NH.sub.2, CF.sub.3, NHR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 R.sup.4' ;R.sup.4 and R.sup.4' are independently H, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons, CH.sub.2 Phe-W or Phe-W;Phe is a phenyl group;R.sup.5 is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --Y or --OCOR.sup.4 ;Y is H, OH, NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 R.sup.4', NHCOR.sup.4, NHCO.sub.2 R.sup.4, NHS(O).sub.2 R.sup.4 ; F, Cl, Br, OR.sup.

Abstract: Non-steroidal compounds which are high affinity, high selectivity modulators for steroid receptors are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions incorporating such compounds, methods for employing the disclosed compounds and compositions for treating patients requiring steroid receptor agonist or antagonist therapy, intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds and processes for the preparation of the steroid receptor modulator compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (Ia), (Ib) and (II), wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently signify hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, amino, halogen, cyano or R.sup.3 R.sup.4 NS(O).sub.2 -- and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 signify lower alkyl, and R.sup.2 can additionally signify morpholino or thiomorpholino, a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle with 1-3N atoms optionally substituted by lower alkyl, hydroxy, amino or the group --CH.sub.2 NHCH.sub.3, a bicyclic heterocycle with 1-3N atoms or a group --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6 or --OR.sup.5 in which R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 can be the same or different and signify hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl, lower alkoxy-lower alkyl, amino-lower alkyl or lower alkylamino-lower alkyl, and X in formula (II) signifies --CH.dbd.CH--, --CH.dbd.N--, --NH--, --CO-- or --O--, as well as pharmaceutically usable salts of compounds of general formula (Ia), (Ib) and (II).

Abstract: Disclosed are an aryl group- or heterocyclic group-substituted aminoquinolone compound represented by the formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic): ##STR1## wherein each of the substitutents are defined in the specification, or a salt of the compound, and an AIDS curing agent containing the same as an effective ingredient.

Abstract: Compound of general formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a benzo or thieno group;R.sub.1 is (C.sub.4-6)cycloalkyl, (C.sub.4-6)cycloalkyl-(C.sub.1-5)alkyl or ##STR2## R.sup.2, m, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R and u are defined as in the specification, and pharmaceutical preparations containing this compound and the new pharmaceutical uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to derivatives of aroyl-2-quinoline-carboxaldehyde and their use in detection and quantification of minute amounts of primary amines.

Abstract: A compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein A denotes a benzo, indolo or thieno group;R.sup.1 denotes thienyl or the group ##STR2## whereinR.sup.7, R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 independently of one another may represent methyl, ethyl, propyl, phenyl or benzyl, whilst not more than 2 of the substituents can simultaneously represent phenyl or benzyl;R.sup.2, m, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are defined as in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical preparations containing this compound and the new pharmaceutical uses thereof.

Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic salts thereof wherein X and Y am the same or different and represent oxygen or H.sub.2 with the proviso that not both X and Y are H.sub.2 ; W represents phenyl, thienyl, or pyridyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or mono or disubstituted with organic or inorganic substituents; and R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 are variables representing organic and inorganic substituents. These compounds are highly selective agonists, antagonists or inverse agonists for GABAa brain receptors or prodrugs thereof and are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, sleep, and seizure disorder overdose with benzodiazepine drugs, and enhancement of memory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel positive inotropic and lusitropic compounds of formula ##STR1## the pharmaceutical acceptable acid addition salts thereof and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof wherein L is a radical of formula --O-Alk-(NH).sub.p -C(.dbd.O)-R.sup.1, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of preparing said compounds and intermediates in the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Hypoxia selective cytotoxins having the structural formula ##STR1## wherein D, E, F and G, independently, are carbon or nitrogen, with the proviso that three or more of D, E, F and G are carbon; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, independently, are selected from the group consisting of methyl, halo, hydro, trifluoromethyl, methoxy, cyano, and methylsulfo; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, independently, are selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, phenyl, naphthyl, tertiary butyl, halo, halomethylene, hydro, trifluoromethyl, cyano and methylsulfo, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 taken together are a substituted or unsubstituted five or six-membered nonaromatic ring system; n is an integer 1 through 5; X is carbon or nitrogen; and Z is a physiologically acceptable anion, are disclosed. The compounds are useful as radiosensitizers or chemosensitizers, especially in the treatment of cancer patients.

Abstract: Imidazo[1,5-a]quinolines of formula (I) which are useful pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of anxiety, sleep disorders, panic states, convulsions and muscle disorders.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a class of polycyclic fused ring compounds which are modulators of acetylcholine receptors. The compounds of the invention displace acetylcholine receptor ligands from their binding sites. Invention compounds may act as agonists, partial agonists, antagonists or allosteric modulators of acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: Novel 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinolines, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I have been shown to enhance the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and thus may be useful in the treatment of diseases of man, such as in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions involving learning and cognition, where subnormal levels of this neurochemical are found.The compounds of this invention can be described as shown in Formula I ##STR1## where Q is ##STR2## R.sup.1 is 4-,3-, or 2-pyridyl, pyrimidyl, pyrazinyl, or fluoro-4-pyridyl; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently H, F, Cl, Br, NO.sub.2, OH, --R.sup.4, --O--R.sup.4, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.4, --COR.sup.4, --CONH.sub.2, --CONHR.sup.4, --CONR.sup.4 R.sup.4', --S(O).sub.m2 -- R.sup.4, NH.sub.2, CF.sub.3, NHR.sup.4, NR.sup.4 R.sup.4' ;R.sup.4 and R.sup.4' are independently H, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbons, CH.sub.2 Phe-W or Phe-W;and hydrates and physiologically suitable salts thereof.

Abstract: Novel 5,6-dihydro-4H-imidazo[4,5,1-ij]quinolines, intermediates and processes for the preparation thereof, and methods for alleviating pain utilizing compounds or compositions thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I, where R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n CONH.sub.2 where n is 2 to 6, (CH2).sub.n -1-(4,4-dimethylpiperidine-2,6-dione-yl), or cyclopropylmethyl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl or combined with R.sup.1 to form a C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 akynyl, (CH.sub.2).sub.n --X--Ar where X is O, S, or NH, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --R.sup.9 where m is 2 or 3 and R.sup.9 is phenyl, 2-thiophenyl or 3-thiophenyl; R.sup.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, formyl, CN, halogen, CH.sub.2 OR.sup.2, C(O)C(O)OR.sup.1, C(O)CO NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --(CH.sub.2).sub.q --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 where q is 0 to 5, C.dbd.NOR.sup.2, 2(4,5-dihydro)oxazolyl, or COR.sup.10 where R.sup.10 is H, R.sup.1, NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 or CF.sub.3 ; R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic quinoline, naphthyridine and pyrazinopyridine derivatives are disclosed which are useful for treating allergic reactions, inflammation, peptic ulcers, hypertension, and hyperproliferative skin diseases and for suppressing the immune response in mammals. Methods for preparing said compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: A compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently are hydrogen, halogen, CF.sub.3, CN, NO.sub.2 or SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 whereinR.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic, or wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together represent --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --A--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, wherein A is O, S, CH.sub.2 or NR.sup.I, wherein R.sup.I is H, C.sub.1-6 -alkyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5;R.sup.II is hydrogen, benzyl, (C.dbd.O)CF.sub.3, C.sub.1-6 -carboxylic acid acyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy which may be branched or cyclic, or C.sub.1-6 -alkyl which may be straight, branched or cyclic, CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 R.sup.VI wherein R.sup.VI is hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain antitumor pyrrolo[4,3,2-de]quinolin-8(1H)-ones isolated from the Fijian marine sponge Z. cf. marsailis and structurally modified compounds thereof and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which Y and Y.sub.1 are each, independently of one another, O, S, NH or N-alkyl, N-cycloalkyl, N-phenyl or N-benzyl, or Y and Y.sub.1 are together N-alkylene-N,R and R.sub.1 are each, independently of one another, H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each, independently of one another, H, or R.sub.2 forms, together with R.sub.6 and the N and C atoms linking them, a 5- or 6-membered ring and R.sub.3 is H, or R.sub.3 forms, together with R.sub.7 and the N and C atoms linking them, a 5- or 6-membered ring and R.sub.2 is H,R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each, independently of one another, H, R.sub.4 forms, together with R.sub.8 and the N and C atoms linking them, a 5- or 6-membered ring and R.sub.5 is H, or R.sub.5 forms, together with R.sub.9 and the N and C atoms linking them, a 5- or 6-membered ring and R.sub.4 is H,R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each, independently of one another, H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl, or R.sub.6 and R.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents OH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkoxy, benzyloxy, benzyl, phenyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylNZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; R.sub.2 represents OH, SH, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; R.sub.3 represents H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylthio, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkoxy, phenyl or benzyl; A represents N and R represents H or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl which can be substituted by phenyl or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; B represents phenyl which is coupled to the pyridyl ring and is optionally substituted by one or more groups chosen from halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkoxy, CF.sub.3, CH.sub.2 NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 or NZ.sub.1 Z.sub.2 ; and Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 represent, independently of each other, H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6) alkyl, formyl or benzyl, or they form with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached an optionally substituted saturated heterocycle and their salts.

Abstract: Novel DC-89 derivatives represented by general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X represents Cl or Br; R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 (in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently represent hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl group), ##STR2## (in which n represents an integer of 4 to 7), ##STR3## (in which R.sup.4 represents oxygen, N--CH.sub.3 or N--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2), ##STR4## (in which R.sup.5 R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently represent a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms); and ##STR5## (in which Y represents hydrogen or CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3); provided that when R.sup.1 is hydrogen, CONR.sup.2 R.sup.3 or SiR.sup.5 R.sup.6 R.sup.7, ##STR6## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof have an excellent anti-tumor activity and are expected to be useful as anti-tumor compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns 3,4-annelated benzimidazol-2(1H)-one 1-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.0, Z, A, B and C are as defined herein. Such derivatives are useful in the treatment of symptoms which are caused by over-excitation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors.

Abstract: A pyrroloquinoline compound of the following formula is disclosed: ##STR1## wherein H,C.sub.1-6 alkyl,R.sup.1 is: ##STR2## wherein R is H, C.sub.1-10 alkyl, or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; R.sup.2 is:H,C.sub.1-6 alkyl, ##STR3## wherein R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-10 alkyl, aryl, or aryl C.sub.1-10 alkyl; R.sup.3 is:(CH.sub.2).sub.n NHR wherein R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl; ##STR4## R.sup.4 is: H,C.sub.1-6 alkyl,C.sub.1-6 alkyloxycarbonyl,RCH.sub.2 --, wherein R is H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl or aryl, or ##STR5## X is O, or NR.sup.6 wherein R.sup.6 is equal to H or C.sub.1-6 alkyl and n is an integer from 1-3.The compounds of the invention exhibit bradykinin antagonist activity as well as activity with .alpha.-adrenergic, histaminergic, and muscarinic receptors.

Abstract: The present invention is to imidazo?1,5-a!quinolines (I) which are useful pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of anxiety, sleep disorders, panic states, convulsions and muscle disorders.