Abstract: This application relates to a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, or a prodrug thereof, as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted amino acids of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention are small molecules which bind to the erythropoietin receptor and compete with the natural ligand for binding to this receptor.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel compounds belonging to the benzylaminodiacetamide family which have good anti-irritant and soothing properties. The invention also relates to their use in a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, in particular in order to prevent and/or treat certain cutaneous disorders and more particularly in order to treat sensitive skins.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which inhibit &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits &bgr;-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis as well as methods for treating Alzheimer's disease both prophylactically and therapeutically with such pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to fluorophenyl-substituted alkenylcarboxylic acid guanidides, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament containing them.

Abstract: Novel derivatives of 1-aminoindan and their salts are described. Optically active 1-aminoindan derivatives are prepared by reacting a N-benzyl analog of the desired compound with an enantiomer of mandelic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of disease states mediated by the chemokine, Interleukin-8 (IL-8).

Abstract: This invention features methods of biphasic synthesis for synthesizing combinatorial libraries and combinatorial libraries of chemical compounds utilizing the template, and combinatorial libraries of chemical compounds formed by the methods of this invention.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel N-(4-carbamimidoyl-phenyl)-glycine derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, E, X1 to X4 and G1 and G2 are as defined in the description and the claims, as well as hydrates or solvates and physiologically usable salts thereof.

Abstract: A novel class of tripeptide &agr;-ketoamides useful for selectively inhibiting serine proteases, selectively inhibiting cysteine proteases, generally inhibiting all serine proteases, and generally inhibiting all cysteine proteases, having the formula M1—AA—AA—AA—CO—NR3R4.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having the formula: wherein n is 0 or 1; R is —NH2 or wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, carboxy, carboxyalkyl, and carbamoyl; Q is R3C(O)— or wherein R5 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, and carbamoylalkyl, and R3 and R4 are selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, alkoxy, arylalkoxy, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, and carbamoylalkyl; the Q—NH—(CH2)n— and the —C(O)R substituents of the compound of formula I are independently positioned ortho, meta, orpara relative to the carbon atoms that form the bond between the two phenyl groups to which said substituents are bound, with the proviso that said substituents are not both positioned ortho; and the Q—NH—(CH2)n and the —C(O)R substituents of the compound of formula II are positioned meta orpara t

Abstract: The present invention relates to small peptides that cause penile erections in male animals when injected into the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus or when given systemically (intravenously or subcutaneously) to such animals. These peptides are useful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the composition, process of preparation, and use of novel derivatives prepared from 1,5-bis-(4′-carbomethoxyphenyl)-1,4-pentadien-3-one. These novel compositions can act as crosslinkers with polyfunctional monomeric, oligomeric, and/or polymeric anhydrides, esters, carboxylic acids, isocyantes, epoxies, carbonates, acetoacetates, and alkoxylated melamines.

Abstract: Phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula I where the substituents and the index have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur; R is hydrogen or alkyl; R1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R2 is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; m is 0, 1 or 2, it being possible for the R2 radicals to be different if m is 2; R3 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino or dialkylamino; R4 is hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkenyl, alkenyloxy, alkenylthio, alkenylamino, N-alkenyl-N-alkylamino, alkynyl, alkynyloxy, alkynylthio, alkynylamino, N-alkynyl-N-alkylamino; unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkylamino, N-cycloalkyl-N-alkylamino, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenyloxy, cycloalkenylthio, cycloalkenylamino, N-cycloalkenyl-N-alkylamino, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyloxy, heterocycly

Abstract: Substituted phenylalanines are provided comprising an hydantoin, urea or 2-hydroxyl, 2-methylpropionyl group, dimers thereof and alkyl, polyfluoroamido and haloarylamino derivatives thereof, as well as radiolabeled derivatives thereof. The compounds bind specifically to the androgen receptor and find use in the therapy of indications associated with the androgen receptor, such as, hirsutism, acne and androgenetic alopecia, and in the therapy and diagnosis of cell hyperplasia dependent on androgens.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing a pseudotetrapeptide of formula I or a salt or prodrug thereof wherein is optionally nitrogen protected azaheterocyclyl; is a single or double bond; q is 1-5; B is alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkylaryl, or alkylaralkyl; Q2 is H or a carboxylic acid protecting group; J is —H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkylalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl, substituted aralkyl; L is OR1, or NR1R2, where R1 and R2 are independently —H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkylcycloalkyl, alkylcycloalkylalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkylaryl or alkylaralkyl; and p is 1 or 2 which comprises the coupling of two dipeptides or psuedopeptides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and their possible isomers and isomer mixtures, in which (Z) is a group (a), (b), (c) or (d) and in which the other substituents are as defined herein.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a single, selectively N-alkylated compound and libraries of such compounds as set forth in Formula I. Furthermore, the instant invention is directed to methods of effecting analgesia, a decrease in the postprandial rise in the blood glucose levels of a mammal after ingestion of a carbohydrate load by said mammal, and treating microbial infections, utilizing such a single compound of Formula I in conjunction with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Also, the instant invention is directed to methods for selective alkylation, positional scanning and iterative synthetic and screening technologies.

Abstract: This invention relates to analogs of peptidase substrates in which the amide group containing the scissile amide bond of the substrate peptide has been replaced by an activated electrophilic ketone moiety. These analogs of the peptidase substrates provide specific enzyme inhibitors for a variety of proteases, the inhibition of which will have useful physiological consequences in a variety of disease states.

Abstract: There is provided pharmaceutically useful compounds of formula I, ##STR1## wherein Ar.sup.1, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have meanings given in the description, which are useful as antagonists of neuropeptide Y and in particular in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, for example vasoconstriction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain compounds of the general structural formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.1a, R.sub.2a, R.sub.3, R.sub.3a, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, A, W, and n are as defined herein. These compounds promote the release of growth hormone in humans and animals. This property can be utilized to promote the growth of food animals to render the production of edible meat products more efficient, and in humans, to treat physiological or medical conditions characterized by a deficiency in growth hormone secretion, such as short stature in growth hormone deficient children, and to treat medical conditions which are improved by the anabolic effects of growth hormone. Growth hormone releasing compositions containing such compounds as the active ingredient thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a single, selectively N-alkylated compound and libraries of such compounds as set forth in Formula I. Furthermore, the instant invention is directed to methods of effecting analgesia, a decrease in the postprandial rise in the blood glucose levels of a mammal after ingestion of a carbohydrate load by said mammal, and treating microbial infections, utilizing such a single compound of Formula I in conjunction with a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. Also, the instant invention is directed to methods for selective alkylation, positional scanning and iterative synthetic and screening technologies.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods of treatment are described to control brain damage associated with anoxia or ischemia which typically follows stroke, cardiac arrest or perinatal asphyxia. The treatment includes administration of a .beta.-phenyl-.alpha.-aminopropionic acid N phenyl amide compound as an antagonist to inhibit excitotoxic actions at major neuronal excitatory amino acid receptor sites. Compounds of most interest are those of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.5 is independently selected from hydrido, fluoro, chloro, bromo, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.3 is selected from hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, methoxycarbonyloxy, ethoxycarbonyloxy, (2-methylpropoxy)carbonyloxy and (2-propenyloxy) carbonyloxy; wherein each of R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 is hydrido; wherein each of R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 is independently selected from hydrido, methyl and ethyl; wherein R.sup.

Abstract: NPY-antagonistic compounds of the formula ##STR1## Exemplary are: (A) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(B) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -[bis(4-chlorphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(C) (R)-N-[[4-Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(D) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethoxycarbonylmethylamino-carbonylaminomethyl)phe nyl]methyl]-argininamide-trifluoroacetate;(E) (R,S)-N.sup.5 -(Aminoiminomethyl)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-[(4-hy-droxyphenyl)methyl]-N.sup.5 -methyl-ornithinamide-hydrochloride;(F) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylmethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenyl-acetyl)-argininamide-diacetate;(G) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethylaminocarbonylamino-methyl)-phenyl]methyl]-ar gininamide-bis-(trifluoroacetate); and,(H) (R)-N.sup.

Abstract: The compounds according to the invention are substituted N-[(aminoiminomethyl or aminomethyl)phenyl]propyl amides of formula I herein which exhibit useful pharmacological activity and accordingly are incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions and used in the treatment of patients suffering from certain medical disorders. More especially, they are Factor Xa inhibitors. The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I, compositions containing compounds of formula I, methods for their preparation and their use, which are for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, conditions which can be ameliorated by the administration of an inhibitor of Factor Xa.

Abstract: Neuroprotective drugs are disclosed with at least 3 branches extending outwardly from a center atom or group, each branch having a guanidino group at its terminus. All branches preferably should be identical, and distributed around the center atom or group in a radial manner. Three branches can be bonded to a nitrogen atom, or four branches can be coupled to a carbon atom; other center groups include stable aromatic, cycloalkyl, heterocyclic, or bicyclic structures. Starting reagents are disclosed with a center atom or group, and with reactive groups (such as primary amines or hydroxyl groups) at the ends of short "spacer chains" bonded to the center atom or group. Reagents derived from arginine (an amino acid having a terminal guanidino group) can be bonded to these center components, using protective groups on the arginyl reagents to ensure desired final products with accessible guanidino groups at the ends of spacer chains.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound having formula (I), wherein A, B, X, N, Z and Q are defined as described in the description. The compounds of the invention have anticoagulant activity and can be used in treating or preventing thrombin-related diseases.

Abstract: The invention is directed at novel fluorinated amide compounds of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein Rf is a divalent perfluoroalkylene or perfluoro-polyether group, X is a group of formula (2), (3) or (4), and m is an integer inclusive of 0. ##STR2## R.sub.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and R.sup.2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group. These compounds can be used to obtain elastomers or cured resins having a high fluorine content and a low surface energy, making them effective as starting materials in the production of chemical and isolvent-resistant elastomeric materials, parting agents, and water repellents.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for inhibiting or preventing the amyloid protein deposits in the brain which are associated with Alzheimer's disease and aged Down's syndrome patients. More particularly, it relates to the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The compounds of formula I are useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders associated with antagonizing the motilin receptor disorders. The compounds compete with erythromycin and motilin for the motilin receptor. In addition the compounds are antagonists of the contractile smooth muscle response to those ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ortho-substituted benzoylguanidines of the formula I, defined in the specification. The invention also embraces processes for making these compounds, as well as compositions and methods of using them. The compounds of the invention exhibit very good antiarrhythmic properties, making them useful in treating or preventing infarction, angina pectoris, and pathophysiological processes associated with ischemically induced damage.

Abstract: The invention relates to new amino acid derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein R, U, V, Y, n, m and R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are defined as in claim 1, their tautomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, mixtures thereof and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly selective NPY-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides the compound having the structure: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently the same as or different from each other; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same, each is a substituted or unsubstituted arylamino, cycloalkylamino, pyridineamino, piperidino, 9-purine-6-amine, or thiozoleamino group; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are different, R.sub.1 =R.sub.3 --N--R.sub.4, wherein each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently the same as or different from each other and are a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkyloxy, aryloxy, arylalkyloxy, or pyridine group, or R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 bond together to form a piperidine group and R.sub.2 is a hydroxylamino, hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkyloxy group; and n is an integer from about 4 to about 8.

Abstract: Amidopropyl-N-alkyl-polyhydroxyalkylamines of the following formula (1) ##STR1## in which Z is a linear polyhydroxyhydrocarbon radical having at least 2 free or oxyalkylated hydroxyl groups, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.7 -alkyl radical or C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl radical and COR is an aliphatic acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, and salts thereof from an inorganic or organic acid are described. They are prepared by a) reaction of a compound of the formula (2) ##STR2## with acrylonitrile to give the compound of the formula (3) ##STR3## b) hydrogenation of the product obtained in step a) to give the compound of the formula (4) ##STR4## and c) monoacylation of the product obtained in step b) in the melt to give the compound of the formula (1) mentioned. The compounds according to the invention are readily soluble in water and water/alcohol mixtures and are advantageous co-surfactants for use in detergents and cleaning compositions and in cosmetic preparations for cleansing the hair and skin.

Abstract: Novel peptide derivatives, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone are disclosed. The peptides have the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein a, b, A, R.sup.1, L.sup.1, D, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.2, L.sup.2, E and G are as defined in the specification. These peptides exhibit improved resistance to proteolytic degradation, and hence, improved bioavailability.

Abstract: A diaminobenzene derivative of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of P and Q which may be the same or different from each other, is a single bond, or a bivalent organic group selected from the group consisting of --O--, --COO-- and --CONH--, R.sub.1 is a C.sub.2-22 straight chain alkylene group, and R.sub.2 is a cyclic group selected from the group consisting of an aromatic ring, an aliphatic ring, a heterocyclic ring and substituted forms of such rings.

Abstract: This invention relates to analogs of peptidase substrates in which the amide group containing the scissile amide bond of the substrate peptide has been replaced by an activated electrophilic ketone moiety. These analogs of the peptidase substrates provide specific enzyme inhibitors for a variety of proteases, the inhibition of which will have useful physiological consequences in a variety of disease states.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzamidoxime derivatives represented by the formula ?I!; ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, R.sup.2 is phenyl optionally having substituents or heterocycle optionally having substituents, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or the like, and r.sub.1 and r.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or the like, having excellent fungicidal activity and being useful as a fungicide for agricultural and horticultural use, and methods for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to difluorostatone derivatives useful as antiviral agents.

Abstract: Amino acid derivatives, suitable for the treatment of obesity. The following compound is exemplary of the class: (R,S)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-?(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl!-N.sup.5 -(1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ornithinamide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new cationic lipids and intermediates in their synthesis that are useful for transfecting nucleic acids or peptides into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. The lipids comprise one or two arginine, lysine or ornithine residues linked to a lipophilic moiety. The lipids form a composition when mixed with polyanions such as nucleic acids. The compositions permit efficient transfer of polyanions into cells without significant toxicity to the cells.

Abstract: This invention concerns new methods and compositions that are useful in preventing and ameliorating cachexia, the clinical syndrome of poor nutritional status and bodily wasting associated with cancer and other chronic diseases. More particularly, the invention relates to aromatic guanylhydrazone (more properly termed amidinohydrazone) compositions and their use to inhibit the uptake of arginine by macrophages and/or its conversion to urea. These compositions and methods are also useful in preventing the generation of nitric oxide (NO) by cells, and so to prevent NO-mediated inflammation and other responses in persons in need of same. In another embodiment, the compounds can be used to inhibit arginine uptake in arginine-dependent tumors and infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel selective thrombin inhibitor having the following formula (I), which is also effective by oral administration: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents acetyl substituted with aryl or aryloxy, or represents sulfonyl substituted with substituted or unsubstituted aryl or N-containing heterocyclic group,X represents a group of formula ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen; cycloalkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl; arylalkyloxy; hydroxy; or lower alkyl substituted or unsubstituted with carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxy, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with nitrogen atom to which they are attached can form a piperidine group substituted with carboxyl or alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy,R.sup.

Abstract: Benzenedicarboxylic acid diguanides of the formula I ##STR1## in which R(1) to R(5) have the meanings given in the claims, are useful antiarrhythmic pharmaceuticals having a cardioprotective component, even for the prevention of ischemically induced damage, in particular in the induction of ischemically induced cardiac arrhythmias. As a result of inhibition of the cellular Na.sup.+ /H.sup.+ exchange mechanism, they are used for the treatment of acute or chronic damage caused by ischemia. Moreover, they are distinguished by potent inhibitory action on the proliferation of cells. They are suitable for preventing the genesis of high blood pressure.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new cationic lipids and intermediates in their synthesis that are useful for transfecting nucleic acids or peptides into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells. The lipids comprise one or two substituted arginine, lysine or ornithine residues, or derivatives thereof, linked to a lipophilic moiety. The lipids form a complex when mixed with polyanions such as nucleic acids or peptides. The complexes permit efficient transfer of polyanions into cells, usually without significant toxicity to the cells.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently the same as or different from each other; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same, each is a substituted or unsubstituted arylamino, cycloalkylamino, pyridineamino, piperidino, 9-purine-6-amine or thiazoleamino group; when R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are different, R.sub.1 =R.sub.3 --N--R.sub.4, and n is an integer from about 4 to about 8. This invention also provides a method of selectively inducing terminal differentiation of neoplastic cells and thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the compounds of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel series of non-peptidyl compounds which are useful in the treatment or prevention of a physiological disorder associated with an excess of tachykinins. This invention also provides methods for the treatment of such physiological disorders as well as pharmaceutical formulations which employ these novel compounds.

Abstract: Compositions containing as the active ingredient a spin-trapping reagent, preferably .alpha.-phenyl butyl nitrone (PBN) or spin-trapping derivatives thereof, in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier for administration to a patient are disclosed for treating or preventing symptoms associated with aging or other conditions associated with oxidative tissue damage. Other spin-trapping agents can also be used, such as 5,5-dimethyl pyrroline N-oxide (DMPO) or .alpha.-(4-pyridyl 1-oxide)-N-tert-butylnitrone (POBN), and other spin-trapping derivatives thereof. These compositions and methods are useful in the treatment of age-related disorders, pre-surgical and/or pre-anesthetic preparation or administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and in the treatment of disorders or trauma of the brain, cardiovascular system, and lymphatic system.

Abstract: Compounds which have one of the following structural formulae: ##STR1## AA is an amino acid residue or an amino acid chain of two or more amino acid residues, excluding the N-terminal and the C-terminal from said amino acid residue or amino acid chain of two or more amino acid residues;R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms;R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of(i) a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and ##STR2## R.sub.4 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. R.sub.4 may be substituted or unsubstituted.R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of(i) hydrogen; ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or a nitro group; and ##STR4## wherein each of R.sub.6, R.sub.7, and R.sub.8 is hydrogen or methyl. The above compounds are useful as pharmaceuticals for inhibiting the growth of target cells, viruses, or virally-infected cells.

Abstract: A novel class of peptide .alpha.-ketoamides useful for selectively inhibiting serine proteases, selectively inhibiting cysteine proteases, generally inhibiting all serine proteases, and generally inhibiting all cysteine proteases, having the formula M.sub.1 --AA--NH--CHR.sub.2 --CO--CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, M.sub.1 --AA.sub.2 --AA.sub.1 --CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, M.sub.1 --AA--AA--AA--CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, M.sub.1 --AA--AA--AA--AA--CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4, or M.sub.1 --AA--CO--NR.sub.3 R.sub.4.