Abstract: A modular trailer includes: a front module including a frame, a plurality of axles connected to the frame, and a plurality of wheels connected to each axle; a rear module including a frame, a plurality of axles connected to the frame, and a plurality of wheels connected to each axle; a center module including a frame having a front end and a rear end, the front end removably pinned to the front module and the rear end removably pinned to the rear module, the center module further including a bearing rotatable relative to the frame; and a steering device operatively associated with the bearing and co-acting with at least one of the axles such that rotation of the bearing effects turning of the at least one axle. A towing system and a module of a modular trailer are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds that are specifically toxic to cancer stem cells are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulose acetate film for optical compensation and a retardation enhancer used therein, and relates to a cellulose acetate film which has a high retardation value in the thickness direction (Rth).

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide compounds and methods of making and using such compounds for prevention and treatment of multidrug resistant bacteria. In particular, embodiments are directed to anti-bacterial agents from benzo[d]heterocyclic scaffolds for prevention and treatment of multidrug resistant bacteria.

Abstract: Organic compounds showing the ability to inhibit viral glycoprotein (GP)-mediated entry of a filovirus into a host cell are disclosed. The disclosed filovirus entry inhibitor compounds are useful for treating, preventing, or reducing the spread of infections by filovirus including the type species Marburg virus (MARV) and Ebola virus (EBOV). Preferred inhibitors of the invention provide therapeutic agents for combating the Ivory Coast, Sudan, Zaire, Bundibugyo, and Reston Ebola virus strains.

Abstract: The present invention provides bifunctional polymers, methods of preparing the same, and intermediates thereto. These compounds are useful in a variety of applications including the PEGylation of biologically active molecules. The invention also provides methods of using said compounds and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Substituted C-furan-2-yl-methylamine and C-thiophen-2-yl-methylamine compounds, processes for their preparation, medicaments and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in treatment methods and in the preparation of analgesics, in the preparation of a local anaesthetic, an antiarrhythmic, an antiemetic, a nootropic agent and/or a medicament for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular diseases, urinary incontinence, diarrhea, pruritus and/or inflammations, and/or a medicament for the treatment of depression and/or alcohol and/or drug and/or medicament abuse, and/or a medicament for increasing vigilance.

Abstract: Photoiniferters for controlled radical polymerizations are described. The photoiniferters have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Chain transfer agents for controlled radical polymerizations (RAFT) are described. The chain transfer agents have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Photoiniferters for controlled radical polymerizations are described. The photoiniferters have an azlactone or ring-opened azlactone moiety to provide telechelic (co)polymers.

Abstract: Novel processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of 11-oxa prostaglandin analogs are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel taxol derivative having an antitumor activity which is represented by formula (1). [In the formula (I), R1: a phenyl group, R2: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an alkoxyl group, R3: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an alkoxyl group, a group —O—R311 an acyloxy group or a group —O—CO—R31, (in which R31: an alkylamino group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group), R4 and R5: a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, Z1: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z2: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z3: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group].

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel taxol derivative having an antitumor-activity which is represented by formula (1). [In the formula (I), R1: a phenyl group, R2: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an alkoxyl group, R3: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an alkoxyl group, a group —O—R31, an acyloxy group or a group —O—CO—R31 (in which R31: an alkylamino group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group), R4 and R5: a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, Z1: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z2: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z3: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group].

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein R1, R2 and Q is as defined above, are useful in the treatment of a arthritis (including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), cancer (such as solid tumor cancer including colon cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and prostrate cancer and hematopoietic malignancies including leukemias and lymphomas), and other disorders. In addition, the compounds of the present invention may be used in combination therapy with standard non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID'S) and analgesics, and in combination with cytotoxic drugs such as adriamycin, daunomycin, cis-platinum, etoposide, taxol, taxotere and other alkaloids, such as vincristine, in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel taxol derivative having an antitumor-activity which is represented by formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel taxol derivative having an antitumor-activity which is represented by formula (1). [In the formula (I), R1: a phenyl group, R2: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group or an alkoxyl group, R3: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an alkoxyl group, a group —O—R31, an acyloxy group or a group —O—CO—R31, (in which R31: an alkylamino group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group), R4 and R5: a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, Z1: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z2: a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom or an alkyl group, Z3: an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group].

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of atherosclerosis via raising the level of HDL cholesterol by administration of a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.0-6 Ar.sup.1 where Ar.sup.1 is phenyl, furanyl, pyridinyl or thienyl, and Ar.sup.1 is optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, --CO.sub.2 H or OH; and Ar is phenyl, napthyl, furanyl, pyridinyl or thienyl optionally substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxycarbonyl, --CO.sub.2 H or OH.

Abstract: A compound, composition, and method for controlling Take-all disease of plants by applying a fungicide of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are carbons of a furan ring; A is selected from the group consisting of --C(X)-amine wherein the amine is substituted with a first and a second amine substituent or with an alkylaminocarbonyl and a hydrogen, --C(O)--SR.sub.3 ; --NH--C(X)R.sub.4, and --C(.dbd.NR.sub.3)--XR.sub.7 ;B is --W.sub.m --Q(R.sub.2).sub.3 or selected from o-tolyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, and 9-phenanthryl, each optionally substituted with halogen or R.sub.4 ; Q is C, Si, Ge, or Sn; W is --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H.sub.(2-p) --; or when Q is C, W may also be selected from --N(R.sub.3).sub.m H.sub.(1-m) --, --S(O).sub.p --, and --O--; X is O or S; n is 0, 1, or 2; m is 0 or 1; p is 0, 1, or 2;wherein two R.sub.

Abstract: Thiourea derivatives represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a lower alkyl group, or R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 taken together represent a group having the formula --(CH.sub.2).sub.m --in which m is 4 or 5, R.sub.3 represents a lower alkyl group or a cycloalkyl group or a group having the formula--(CH.sub.2).sub.l --R.sub.4 in which R.sub.4 is a phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, furyl or thienyl group optionally having 1-3 substituents selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, phenoxy, lower alkylthio, hydroxy, halogen, nitro, cyano and trifluoromethyl, and l represents an integer of 0 to 2 and n represents an integer of 1 to 5 or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof.The compounds of the invention are useful as a therapeutic agent for peptic ulcers which is also effective on prevention of the recurrence after discontinuation of the administration due to the antimicrobial activity against Helicobacter pyroli.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is selected from the group consisting of (1) phenyl, (2) naphthyl, (3) phenyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, nitro, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)haloalkyl, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)thioalkyl, (4) naphthyl substituted with one or more halo, cyano, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl,nitro,(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4), and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) thioalkyl, (5) thiophene, (6) furan, (7) thiophene substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo and nitro, and (8) furan substituted with one or more substituents selected from halo and nitro;R disclose as microbicidally and fungicidally active.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of propanoic acid of the formula ##STR1## Useful as fungicides, insecticides and miticides, to processes for preparing them, to compositions containing them, and to methods of using them to combat fungi, especially fungal infections of plants, and to kill or control insects and mites.

Abstract: Novel compounds having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new carbazates of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein A is C.sub.3-10 alkyl, C.sub.3-10 alkenyl, C.sub.2-10 haloalkyl, trifluoromethyl, phenyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl, phenyl-C.sub.2-3 -alkenyl, naphthyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl; phenyl optionally substituted by one or more identical or different substituent(s) selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and hydroxy; C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-3 alkyl; optionally nitro-substituted furyl; diphenyl-hydroxy-methyl or indazolyl optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group(s) andR represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl,with the proviso that if R stands for ethyl, A is other than tertiary butyl, and acid addition salts thereof, a process for the preparation thereof and feed-additives comprising the same.The compounds of the general formula (I) may be used in animal husbandry due to their weight-gain increasing and fodder utilization improving effect.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a dimeric aromatic acyl cyanide of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is optionally substituted phenyl, naphthyl or hetaryl,comprising reaction an acyl halide of the formulaAr--CO--Halin whichHal is fluorine, chlorine or bromine, with an alkali metal cyanide in a two-phase system comprising water and a water-immiscible or only sparingly water-miscible aliphatic ketone, and in the presence of a phase-transfer catalyst. The products are known intermediates for pesticides.

Abstract: A compound having the following structural formula ##STR1## wherein R is nitro or hydrogen; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkylthio; and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or chlorine and X is chlorine, bromine, or iodine.

Abstract: Novel oxime ethers and oxime esters of the formula I given herein have various advantageous effects with regard to stimulation of plant growth, particularly in the early stage of development of the plant. Furthermore, such compounds have the property of rendering, in the sense of an antidote action, agricultural chemicals which would otherwise damage the plants (phytotoxic chemicals) more compatible with the cultivated plants. Herbicides that are insufficiently selective can be used for example in the presence of such oxime derivatives in specific cultivated crops for combating weeds, without disadvantageous consequences for the cultivated plants.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 each is hydrogen or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 together form a second carbon-to-nitrogen bond, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or cyano, R.sup.4 is alkyl and Ar is one of certain aromatic moieties.The compounds can be used as abscission agents for the loosening of fruit and/or leaves on plants.

Abstract: Novel tetrahydrophthalamide derivatives of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, and R is hydrogen, or an alkyl, a substituted alkyl, a cycloalkyl, a substituted cycloalkyl, an alkenyl, or an alkynyl group, have strong herbicidal activity and are particularly, useful for selectively controlling weeds without causing any substantial injury to soybean and other crop plants.