Abstract: The present invention relates to novel DNA alkylating agents and the prodrugs of these agents which are useful as antitumor agents and DNA labelling agents. The compounds are hydroxy dihydrobenzindole oligopeptides and prodrugs thereof wherein the monomeric constituents are derived from monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic aromatic residues.

Abstract: The pyrrolo?3,2-e! derivatives of the present invention have the formulae (I), (Ia) and (II) wherein R is substituted or unsubstituted aryl or heteroaryl, R' is substituted or unsubstituted alkanoyl, alkenoyl, alkynoyl, arenocarbonyl or heteroarenocarbonyl and X is chloro, bromo, iodo or alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl. The compounds find utility as agents having antitumor activity, and are thus useful agents in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Acrylamide derivatives represented by General Formula (1) below: ##STR1## (One specific example of General Formula (1) is methyl (S,S)-3,3'-?3,3'-(1,4-phenylenediacryloyl)!-bis?1-chloromethyl-5-hydroxy-7 -triflouromethyl-1, 2,3,6-tetrahydropyrrolo?3,2-e!indole-8-carboxylate.)The acrylamide derivatives represented by General Formula (1) is highly selective to cancer cells, less toxic, and highly active also against solid tumor.

Abstract: The invention relates to photochromic compounds of general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.a, R.sup.b and R.sup.c is denote hydrogen; alkyl; aryl; OR, SR, COR or COOR, in which R denotes hydrogen, alkyl or aryl, amino of formula NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 denote hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or an aryl; a halogen atom; a mono- or polyhaloalkyl group; or an NO.sub.2, CN or SCN group; n and m denote integers from 1 to 5; p is equal to 1 or 2; and H is a 5-members aromatic heterocycle containing one or more heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, these heterocyclic nuclei being eventually substituted by one or more alkyl, alkoxy, amino, aryl or aralkyl groups or condensed with a phenyl nucleus, a substituted phenyl nucleus or a 6-members cycloaliphatic nucleus and to their use in ophtalmic optics.

Abstract: Azatoxin and derivatives thereof are illustrative of a new class of antitumor drugs that are topoisomerase II (top 2) inhibitors. The pharmacophore inhibits the catalytic activity of the purified enzyme but does not unwind relaxed or supercoiled DNA. It is nonintercalative and has at least two domains: a quasi-planar polycyclic ring system, which may bind between DNA base pairs, and a pendant substituent thought to interact with the enzyme, with the DNA grooves or with both. In SV40 and c-myc DNA, azatoxin induces numerous double-strand breaks according to a cleavage pattern which differs from those of known top 2 inhibitors. Azatoxin also is a potent inhibitor of tubulin polymerization.

Abstract: This invention provides some new synthetically obtained compounds of formula I and II ##STR1## which are useful as chemical intermediates. Representative formula I or II compounds have also been shown to possess useful ranges of antitumor activity in standard laboratory animal tests.In addition, the compounds of formula I or II can be linked to monoclonal antibodies, either directly or via known linking group, as a means of selectively delivering the CC-1065 analogs (Compounds of Formula I and II) to those target cells expressing the target antigen and thus selectively eliminating those diseased cells from the animal or human. Further, the compounds of formula I and II can be linked to soluble human CD4 or a soluble human CD4 protein fragment capable of binding to the gp120 envelope protein of the human immuno-virus and thus eliminate virally infected cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is --O-- or --S--,Y is --O--, --S--, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, or --NR.sup.5 --;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are each independently --H, --OH, --O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), --OCOC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3, Cl, or F;n is 1 or 2;W is CH.sub.2 or C.dbd.O;R.sup.4 is 1-piperidinyl, 2-oxo-1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino;R.sup.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, --COC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --CO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --C(O)OC.sub.6 H.sub.5, --C(O)O(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --SO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, or --SO.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: n represents 1 or 2,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or alkyl, benzyl, acetyl, benzoyl, allyl, pyridinecarbonyl, pyridinemethyl, acylaminoalkyl (optionally substituted), pyridineaminocarbonyl, phthalimidoalkyl, thiochromanyloxyalkyl or (benzodioxanyloxy)alkyl,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 or R.sub.4, which may be identical or different, represent hydrogen or halogen or alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyl, acetyl, aminocarbonyl, aminomethyl, cyano, nitro, amino, phenyl (which may or may not be substituted), furyl, pyridinyl, thienyl or pyridyl, or alternatively, when they are located on adjacent carbons, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 form, with the carbon atoms which bear them, a furan or phenyl ring,the isomers thereof and the addition salts thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid, and medicinal products containing the same are useful for the treatment of diseases requiring a ligand to the 5-HT.sub.2C receptors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) which have been found to possess anti-tumor activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating tumors are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic diaryl-3H-naphtho?2,1-b!pyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted, five or six member heterocyclic ring fused to the g, i, or l side of the naphthopyran. The heterocyclic ring contains an oxygen or nitrogen atom and is attached to the number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 carbon atom of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials containing such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline)oxazine-type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Provided are DC-89 derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents Cl or Br, R represents hydrogen or COR.sup.1, and W represents ##STR2## and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of the present invention have excellent anti-tumor activity and are useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Trifluoromethylpyrroloindolecarboxylic acid ester derivatives, and optical isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided which are represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## or the general formula (2): ##STR2## The compounds are antineoplastic agents which are selective to cancer cells, effective also to solid cancer, and less toxic.

Abstract: This invention concerns chemical compounds of general Formula ICPI.sub.1 -R.sub.5 -T-R'.sub.5 -CPI.sub.2 IThe compounds of Formula I are useful as uv light absorbers, antibacterial agents, and are particularly useful as antitumor agents. Representative compounds of Formula I have been shown to possess useful ranges of antitumor activity in standard laboratory animal tests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of mitomycin and analogs thereof that are useful as anticancer antibiotics. The invention further relates to analogs of mitomycin, which can be prepared according to the methods of synthesis provided. The synthetic method of the invention provides for reacting a derivitized indole with a dialkylvinylsulfonium salt to yield a tricyclic skeleton having the precursors of the fourth ring in one step, followed by an oxidation step or steps to close the fourth ring and prepare mitomycin or a related compound.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel cyclopropylpyrroloindole-oligopeptide compounds which are useful as anticancer agents. The novel cyclopropylpyrroloindole-oligopeptide compounds have the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein, Het.sup.1 and Het.sup.2 are individually selected from the group consisting of pyrrole, imidazole, triazole, thiophene, furan, thiazole, oxazole and pyrazole,R is selected from the group consisting of a valence bond; a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; and an ortho, meta or para linked aromatic group,A is selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group; an amidine or derivative thereof; a guanidine; a secondary, tertiary or quaternary ammonium salt; and a sulfonium salt,n is 0 to 3, andm is 0 to 3.

Abstract: This invention is therapeutically useful tetralins and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- or --C(R.sub.1)(H)--; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl; and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.8) alkynyl, aryl and benzyl.These compounds are useful to treat central nervous system disorders and are unexpectedly resistant to metabolism by the liver and have superior oral plasma bioavailability.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic diaryl-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran compounds having a substituted or unsubstituted, five or six member heterocyclic ring fused to the g, i, or l side of the naphthopyran. The heterocyclic ring contains an oxygen or nitrogen atom and is attached to the number 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 carbon atom of the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran. Also described are organic host materials containing such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds or combinations thereof with complementary photochromic compounds, e.g., spiro(indoline)oxazine-type compounds, are also described.

Abstract: Novel bleach catalysts, a method for bleaching substrates using these catalysts and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are of the quaternary oxaziridinium salt type. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the quaternary oxaziridinium salt.

Abstract: This invention concerns 2-acyl-4,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-4-oxycyclopropan[c]pyrrol(3,2-e) indole derivatives of Formula I': ##STR1## the compounds of Formula I' are useful as uv light absorber substances, as chemical intermediates and as prodrugs of known spirocyclopropylpyrroloindole CC-1065 analogs. Representative Formula I' compounds have been shown to possess useful ranges of antitumor activity in standard laboratory animal tests.

Abstract: This invention provides a process for preparing kainic acid and provides intermediates in the synthesis thereof.

Abstract: A novel series of polycyclic amines, derivatives, methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, compositions containing them, and methods for using them in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to the preparation of 3- and/or 4-substituted pyrrolidine catalysts corresponding to formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, and Y have the meanings described for formula (I) and to use of such catalysts in the polyisocyanate polyaddition process.

Abstract: DC-89 derivatives represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents hydrogen or CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 ; and ##STR2## wherein Z represents Cl or Br; R represents hydrogen, CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2 (in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenyl) or ##STR3## (in which n represents an integer of 0 to 4; R.sup.3 represents CH.sub.2, ##STR4## oxygen, N--CH.sub.3, or N--CH.sub.2 CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2 in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the same significances as defined above); and W represents hydrogen or ##STR5## (in which W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 independently represent hydrogen or OR.sup.2 in which R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention provides 4-amino-6-substituted-hexahydrobenz[cd]indoles which are useful in treating disease states which can be benefited by an alteration of 5-HT.sub.1A receptors.

Abstract: The present invention involves certain 4-amino-6-substituted-tetrahydrobenz[cd]indoles and their use in treating disorders which can be benefited by modifying 5-HT A receptor function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted benzoxazepines and benzothiazepines of the general formula I ##STR1## in which X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meaning given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use in medicaments having vaso- and muscle-relaxing properties, in particular as circulatory agents.

Abstract: DC-88A derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents hydrogen or CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 (in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyl, or benzyl); and ##STR2## have an excellent anti-tumor activity and are useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: A novel series of polycyclic amines, derivatives, methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, compositions containing them, and methods for using them in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein M is 0, 1 or 2 and n is 0 or 1;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl substituted with a heterocyclic group or C.sub.7 -C.sub.16 -arylalkyl, wherein the aryl group is unsubstituted or substituted with from one to three non-hydrogen members independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, hydroxy, amino and C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylamino;R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, halogen, and halo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, or any two of R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 taken together form a methylenedioxy group; andR.sup.7 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl.

Abstract: Indole derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may be hydrogen or lower alkyl optionally substituted by halogen; A.sup.1 represents a straight or branched alkylene chain containing from 2 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 is hydrogen or a straight or branched alkyl group; A.sup.2 is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.6 is selected from a group consisting of various structures, have been found to exhibit central nervous system activities.

Abstract: A DC-88A derivative represented by general formula: ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## represents ##STR3## has an excellent antitumor activity and is useful as an anti-tumor agent.

Abstract: The invention concerns heterocyclic nitromethane derivatives of the formula 1 as defined hereinafter (and their non-toxic salts) wherein the heterocyclic moiety Q is thienyl, benzothienyl or dibenzothienyl and may bear a wide variety of optional substituents, together with pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nitromethane derivatives are inhibitors of the enzyme aldose reductase and are of value in the treatment of certain complications of diabetes and galactosemia.

Abstract: A novel fermentation product, DC113, represented by the formula ##STR1## which has antimicrobial and antitumor activities.

Abstract: A novel series of polycyclic amines, derivatives, methods of making the compounds, novel intermediates, compositions containing them, and methods for using them in the treatment and prevention of cerebrovascular disorders are disclosed.

Abstract: DC-88A derivatives represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents hydrogen or CO.sub.2 R.sup.1 (in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, allyl, or benzyl); and ##STR2## have an excellent anti-tumor activity and are useful as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Naphthothiophenimines of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is, inter alia, alkyl, cycloaklyl, alkenyl, phenalkyl or aminoalkyl.Formula I compounds are useful in treating brain ischemia and resulting disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I)ArCH.sub.2 R.sup.1 (I)or a monomethyl or monoethyl ether thereof (the compound of formula (I) including these ethers may contain no more than 29 carbon atoms in total); ethers, esters thereof; acid addition salts thereof; wherein Ar is a fused tetracyclic aromatic ring system comprised of 5-membered and 6-membered rings and contains at least one heteroatom and 3 aromatic rings and a total of no more than 18 ring atoms, or a substituted derivative thereof; the heteroatom is preferably oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; when it is nitrogen this is substituted by hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;R.sup.1 contains not more than eight carbon atoms and is a group ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1; R.sup.5 is hydrogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.1-5 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy;R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.

Abstract: New echiboline derivatives with opioid properties which are 6-hydroxy-9-methyl-echiboline derivatives having, in the 10-position, a hydrocarbon substituent of up to 4 carbon atoms--preferably a group R.CH.sub.2 -- (wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group of up to 3 carbons) and especially a methyl, cyclopropyl-methyl or allyl group.These are made by dealkylating corresponding 6-alkoxy-9-methyl-10-substituted echibolines, thereby converting the 6-alkoxy group to a 6-hydroxy group, especially using boron tribromide as dealkylating reagent.Specific examples are 6-hydroxy-9,10-dimethyl-echiboline, 6-hydroxy-9-methyl-10-allyl-echiboline and 6-hydroxy-9-methyl-10-cyclopropylmethyl-echiboline.The compounds may be in free base or salt form, and be incorporated as active ingredient into pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: 1,2,8,8a-Tetrahydrocyclopropa[3]pyrrolo(3,2-e)indol-4(5H)-ones, and related compounds of formulas I and intermediate therefor II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.50 and X are as defined in the specification, e.g., (7bR,8aS)-1,2,8,8a -tetrahydro-7-methyl-2-[[5-(((1H-indol-2-yl)carbonyl)amino)-1H-indol-2-yl] carbonyl]cyclopropa[pyrrolo[3,2-e]indol-4(5H)-one (U-71,184), as purified, and its racemic form (U-68,415), and related compounds, are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers and as antibacterials. The lead compounds are useful as antitumor drug compounds in standard laboratory animal tests.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetracyclic compounds with an anti-depressant action, without neuroleptic or sedative side effects, of the general formula I ##STR1## and also functional derivatives hereof, wherein: R.sup.1 represents one or two identical or different substituents denoting H, OH, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy;R.sup.2 represents one or two identical or different substituents having the same meaning as R.sup.1 ;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are two substituents which are in the cis configuration and of which one is H and the other is OH;R.sup.5 is H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;X denotes O or S;n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A 6-tertiary amino-2-(Z.dbd.CH--)benzofuran dye is disclosed, where Z represents the atoms providing an electron withdrawing group and a conjugated methine linkage completing a resonant dye chromophore including the 6-tertiary amino group as an electron donor and the electron withdrawing group as an electron acceptor. The dyes are formed by condensing a 6-tertiary amino-2-formylbenzofuran with an electron withdrawing dye nucleus precursor containing an active methyl or methylene site. The dyes exhibit bathocromically shifted absorption peaks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to DC-88A and DC-89A1 and their production. These compounds are obtained by fermentation of microorganisms belonging to the genus Streptomyces. These compounds have antibacterial and anti-tumor activities and are useful as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention concerns new pyrrolocarbazole derivatives of formula ##STR1## processes for their preparation, as well as medicaments containing these for the inhibition of protein kinases, such as protein kinase C, and thus for the prevention and/or treatment of heart and blood vessel diseases, such as thromboses, arterioscleroses, hypertension, of inflammatory processes, allergies, cancers, and certain degenerative damages of the central nervous system as well as for the treatment of viral diseases.

Abstract: 1,2,8,8a-Tetrahydrocyclopropa[3]pyrrolo(3,2-e)indol-4(5H)-ones, and related compounds of formulas I and intermediate therefor II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2, R.sub.2 ', R.sub.3, R.sub.5, R.sub.50 and X are as defined in the specification, e.g., (7bR,8aS)-1,2,8,8a-tetrahydro-7-methyl-2-[[5-(((1H-indol-2-yl)carbonyl)ami no)-1H-indol-2-yl]carbonyl]cyclopropa[pyrrolo[3,2-e]indol-4(5H)-one (U-71,184), as purified, and its racemic form (U-68,415), and related compounds, are useful as ultraviolet light absorbers and as antibacterials. The lead compounds are useful as antitumor drug compounds in standard laboratory animal tests.

Abstract: There is provided a fluorescent adduct which is amenable to detection by fluorometric and electrochemical techniques. The adduct is of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is a radical derived from a primary amine of the formula X--NH.sub.2 and where R.sub.1 --R.sub.6 are selected from various organic or inorganic substituents.

Abstract: Disclosed are new indole derivatives of the following general formula (I): ##STR1## and a process for producing the derivatives (I) by irradiating a solution of a triazolylnaphthalene derivative of the following general formula (II) in a solvent with light: ##STR2## wherein R' represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a nitro group or a ##STR3## groups, n represents a number of 1 to 2, and when n is 2, two R groups may be either the same or different from each other and R.sub.n is the same as R'.sub.n or represents a ##STR4## group ortho-condensed with the naphthalene ring: W and Z each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, a carboxyl group or an ester group thereof, n represents a number of 1 or 2, and when n is 2, two W groups and two Z groups may be either the same or different from each other, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel enolamide type compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use thereof, useful in the treatment of diseases in which products of lipoxygenase enzyme activity or the action of leukotrienes contribute to the pathological condition.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sub.1 is H or OCH.sub.3, R.sub.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrocarbon group and X is an organic group. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of these compounds. The compounds have dopamine agonist or antagonist activity.

Abstract: A new process for the stereospecific synthesis of alkaloids of the vinblastine and vincristine type including the synthesis of vinblastine and vincristine as well novel alkaloids which are active as anti-tumor agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =H, CH.sub.3 ; m=0,1; R.sub.2 =R.sub.3 =H or R.sub.2, R.sub.3 =bond, R.sub.4 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydrocarbon, n=1 or 2 and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are antihypertensive agents. Their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are also described.