Abstract: Substituted glutarimides of formula I and their method of making. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the glutarimidie, particularly as immunomodulators and as inhibitors of angiopathies, or haematological or oncological diseases, as well as a method for treating various diseases using the glutarimides.

Abstract: N-Substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds of Formula I are effective in treatment of hepatitis infections, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In treating hepatitis infections, the compounds of Formula I may be used alone, or in combination with another antiviral agent selected from among nucleosides, nucleotides, immunomodulators, immunostimulants or various combinations of such other agents.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a group of compounds that effectively inhibit angiogenesis. More specifically, thalidomide and various related compounds such as thalidomide precursors, analogs, metabolites and hydrolysis products have been shown to inhibit angiogenesis and to treat disease states resulting from angiogenesis. Additionally, antiinflammatory drugs, such as steroids and NSAIDs can inhibit angiogenesis dependent diseases either alone or in combination with thalidomide and related compounds. Importantly, these compounds can be administered orally.

Abstract: This invention relates to (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2-amino-5-methylpiperidine-3,4-diol or a (2S,3S,4R,5R)-2-N-substituted-2-amino-5-methylpiperidine-3,4-diol represented by the general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each are a hydrogen atom, or R1 is a hydrogen atom and R2 is a lower alkanoyl group or a lower &ohgr;-trihaloalkanoyl group, or R1 and R2 together denote phthaloyl group, and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Said compound can be prepared from a (2S,3S,4R)-5-N-protected-2,3,4-O-tri-protected-5-aminopentane-1,2,3,4-tetraol by multi-steps of reactions.

Abstract: Methods for treating lipid storage diseases using compounds that inhibit glucosyltransferase enzymes are disclosed herein. The invention relates to the treatment of lipid storage disease with compounds that inhibit glucosyltransferase activity in the affected cells. It relates particularly to the use of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for treating and diagnosing autoimmune diseases, and in particular for treating and detecting rheumatoid arthritis. Treatment is described with a new class of anti-RA drug, namely compounds that inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis.

Abstract: Method for enhancing in a mammalian cell the activity of an enzyme associated with Gaucher Disease by administering a competitive inhibitor of glucocerebrosidase in an amount effective to enhance the activity of the enzyme. Preferred compounds for use in the method are imino sugars and related compounds. In particular, C8-12-alkyl derivatives of N-alkyl-deoxynojirimycin, isofagomine compounds, and calystegine compoiunds are effective to enhance glucocerebrosidase activity.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for treating hepatitis virus infections in mammals, especially humans. The methods comprise (1) administering N-substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds in combination with nucleoside antiviral agents, nucleotide antiviral agents, mixtures thereof, or immunomodulating/immunostimulating agents, or (2) administering N-substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds in combination with nucleoside antiviral agents, nucleotide antiviral agents, or mixtures thereof, and immunomodulating/immunostimulating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted polyketides of formula I, 1

Abstract: Treatments for brain cancer are provided, based on administration of inhibitors of glycophospholipids synthesis.

Abstract: N-Substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds of Formula I are effective in treatment of hepatitis infections, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In treating hepatitis infections, the compounds of Formula I may be used alone, or in combination with another antiviral agent selected from among nucleosides, nucleotides, immunomodulators, immunostimulats or various combinations of such other agents.

Abstract: A novel combination drug therapy is disclosed for the treatment of a patient affected with Gaucher's disease or other such glycolipid storage diseases. The method comprises administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of both a N-alkyl derivative of deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) and a glucocerebrosidase enzyme to alleviate or inhibit the glycolipid storage disease. The alkyl group has from about two to about 20 carbon atoms and preferably is butyl, nonyl or decyl.

Abstract: The invention provides the use of certain succinimide compounds in the treatment of mycobacterial diseases.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting morphogenesis of host cell membrane-budding viruses and infections caused thereby using compounds that inhibit host cell glucosidase or glucosyltransferase enzymes. Methods for treating lipid storage diseases using compounds that inhibit glucosyl transferance enzymes.

Abstract: A method for treating a glycolipid storage-related disorder, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of glycolipid synthesis in combination with an agent capable of increasing the rate of glycolipid degradation or in combination with bone marrow transplantation. Inhibitors of glycolipid synthesis include N-butyldeoxynojirimycin (NB-DNJ), N-butyldeoxygalactonojirimycin (NB-DGJ) or N-nonyldeoxynojirimycin (NN-DNJ). Glycolipid storage-related disorders include Gaucher disease, Sandhoff's disease, Fabry's disease, Tay-Sach's disease, Niemann-Pick C storage disease, GM1 gangliosidosis, genetic disorders in which neuronal glycolipid accumulation contributes to disease pathology.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula its R,R-, S,S-enantiomers and racemic mixtures thereof and to their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts. The compound of formula I and its R,R- and S,S-enantiomers may be used as medicaments for the treatment of diseases, wherein the therapeutic indications include acute forms of neurodegeneration caused by stroke or brain trauma; chronic forms of neurodegeneration such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis); neurodegeneration associated with bacterial or viral infections, and, diseases such as schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and chronic/acute pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula 1

Abstract: A novel combination drug therapy is disclosed for the treatment of a patient affected with Gaucher's disease or other such glycolipid storage diseases. The method comprises administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of both a N-alkyl derivative of deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) and a glucocerebrosidase enzyme to alleviate or inhibit the glycolipid storage disease. The alkyl group has from about two to about 20 carbon atoms and preferably is butyl, nonyl or decyl.

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

Abstract: Phenylamidines of the formula (I) wherein: R6 is a C5-12-alkyloxycarbonyl group, and R7 is a hydrogen atom, or a C1-8-alkyl, C4-7-cycloalkyl, phenyl-C1-4-alkyl, or R8—CO—OCHR9— group, wherein R8 is a C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy, C3-7-cycloalkyl, or C4-7-cycloalkoxy group, and R9 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-4-alkyl group, or a tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds inhibit cell aggregation and are useful for the treatment or prevention of thrombosis, inflammation, bone degradation, tumors and tumor metastasis.

Abstract: This invention is directed to benzamidine derivatives substituted by cyclic amino acid and cyclic hydroxy acid derivatives which are useful as anti-coagulants. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds to treat disease-states characterized by thrombotic activity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for preventing, reducing, or reversing multidrug resistance (MDR) during cancer chemotherapy in patients undergoing treatment with therapeutically effective amounts of chemotherapeutic agents are provided. The methods comprise administering an anti-MDR effective amount of an N-substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol or galactitol iminosugar to a patient.

Abstract: A method for treating patients having bladder dysfunction is described. The method involves the step of treating a patient with a renin-angiotensin system inhibitor. Preferably the inhibitor is an Angiotensin II antagonist, an ACE inhibitor, or a renin inhibitor. Compositions of a combination of an AT1 specific Angiotensin II antagonist and an Angiotensin II agonist are also described. The compositions are useful for treating bladder dysfunction.

Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula ##STR1## are shown to have AMPA receptor enhancing properties. The compounds are useful for such therapeutic purposes as facilitating the learning of behaviors dependent upon AMPA receptors, and in treating conditions, such as memory impairment, in which AMPA receptors, or synapses utilizing these receptors, are reduced in numbers or efficiency. They may also be used to enhance excitatory synaptic activity in order to restore an imbalance between brain subregions, as in treatment of schizophrenia or schizophreniform behavior.

Abstract: Substituted benzamides corresponding to the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 have the meanings given herein, and their use in pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds are particularly useful as immunomodulators.

Abstract: This invention provides for pharmaceutical formulations of compounds which are useful as protective agents when administered to patients also receiving antineoplastic drugs. The invention also includes methods of reducing the toxicity of various antineoplastic agents by administering an effective amount of the protective agent to a patient receiving one or more antineoplastic agents. The compounds useful as protective agents have either a sulfhydryl moiety or are reducible disulfides.

Abstract: Novel piperidine compounds are provided, and those compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diabetes, and especially non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM or type 2 diabetes) including overnight or meal treatment and treatment or prevention of longterm complications, such as retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy, and micro- and macroangiopathy; treatment of hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis or myocardial ischemia.

Abstract: A method for treating hair loss is disclosed by topically adminstering an aromatase inhibitor to a mammal, including humans, on the area to be treated.

Abstract: This invention is directed to benzamidine derivatives substituted by cyclic amino acid and cyclic hydroxy acid derivatives which are useful as anti-coagulants. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds to treat disease-states characterized by thrombotic activity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of the formula ##STR1## any of its enantiomers or any mixture thereof, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable addition salt thereof, wherein X, Ar, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, n are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenyl amidines of general formula (I), ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 are as defined in claim 1, their tautomers, their stereoisomers and their mixtures and their salts, especially their physiologically acceptable salts with inorganic or organic acids or bases also having valuable pharmacological properties, preferably aggregation-limiting effects, producing them.

Abstract: Triene-containing compounds which mimic the chemical and/or biological activity of the spongistatins are provided, as are methods and intermediates useful in their preparation.

Abstract: Inhibition of the enzymes cholesterol ester hydrolase (CEH) and/or acyl coenzyme A: cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) results in the inhibition of the esterification of cholesterol and are therefore implicated in the inhibition of absorption of cholesterol and thus can lower serum cholesterol levels. Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## where Z is ##STR2## or --Ar.sup.1 --(CR.dbd.CR).sub.1-3 --Ar.sup.2, --AR.sup.1 --NR.sup.7 --AR.sup.2 and A is a linking group inhibit the enzymes CEH and/or ACAT (in vitro) and inhibit absorption of cholesterol.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, m, and p, which may be the same or different, are a number between 0 and 5; q is a number between 0 and 10; R.sub.1, R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which may be the same or different, are a hydrogen, a hydroxyl, a halogen, a hydrocarbon or an O-hydrocarbon group having between 1 and 6 carbons which is aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic, or a glycosyl group; and R.sub.4 is a glycosyl group, is disclosed. Nitrogen oxides of such compounds are also included. These novel compounds have been found to be potent glycohydrolase inhibitors. Processes for preparing these novel compounds and methods for their use in the treatment of diabetes mellitus are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with diaryl compounds of formula (l) and their use in medical therapy, particularly in the prophylaxis or treatment of a clinical condition for which an ACAT inhibitor is indicated, such as hyperlipidaema or atherosclerosis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and processes for the preparation of compounds according to the invention.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Z is a saturated or unsaturated 3 to 6 carbon chain,m is 2 or 3,R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, or a straight or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.13 are situated in the ortho, meta, or para position of the phenyl ring and are the same or different and selected from the following groups: H, OH, OR.sub.14, halogen, CO.sub.2 R.sub.9, CN, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, NH.sub.2, COCH.sub.3,OSO.sub.2 CF.sub.3,OSO.sub.2 CH.sub.3,CONR.sub.10 R.sub.11, OCOR.sub.12, whereinR.sub.9, R.sub.12 and R.sub.14 is a straight or branched C.sub.1-4 alkyl group,R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 are the same or different and represents hydrogen or a straight or branched C.sub.1-6 alkyl group,R is 1) ##STR2## processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparations containing them and the use of the compounds in the treatment psychiatric disorders.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## Z is hydrogen or halogen, Q is COR.sup.1 or 5-or 6-membered aryl which may contain 1 or 2 heteroatoms selected from N, 0 or S and may be substituted or fused wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -methyl (cis-configuration), R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or an aromatic ring which may contain heteroatoms selected from O and S and may be substituted or fused to an optionally substituted benzene ring, R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl and R.sup.3 may be different groups defined in claim 1, and enantiomers/salts thereof, processes for preparation of said compounds, pharmaceutical preparations containing said compounds, use of and method of treatment of disorders in CNS by using said compounds.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a mammal infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) comprising administering to the mammal an RSV inhibitory effective amount of a compound or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, aralkyl, aroyl or acyl and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are H or acyl.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as selective alpha-1a adrenergic receptor antagonists. One application of these compounds is in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. These compounds are selective in their ability to relax smooth muscle tissue enriched in the alpha 1a receptor subtype without at the same time inducing orthostatic hypotension. One such tissue is found surrounding the urethral fining. Therefore, one utility of the instant compounds is to provide acute relief to males suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, by permitting less hindered urine flow. Another utility of the instant compounds is provided by combination with a human 5-alpha reductase inhibitory compound, such that both acute and chronic relief from the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia are achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and R.sup.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition having increased bioavailability characterized by piperine of the formula ##STR1## and a drug for treating a disease or condition of the human cardiovascular system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, endocrine system, genito urinary tract or haemopoietic system.

Abstract: Amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is A and R.sup.2 is B; R.sup.1 is B and R.sup.2 is A; or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group B;A is phenyl, substituted phenyl, heteroaryl, or substituted heteroaryl;B is cycloalkyl, substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or substituted heterocycloalkyl;R.sup.3 is an alkyl chain of 1 to 25 carbon atoms, branched or straight; an alkenyl chain of 2 to 25 carbon atoms, branched or straight; a substituted alkyl chain; a substituted alkenyl chain; an interrupted alkyl chain; an interrupted alkenyl chain; a substituted interrupted alkyl chain; or a substituted interrupted alkenyl chain;R.sup.4 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, phenyl, Q-substituted phenyl, heteroaryl or Q-substituted heteroaryl;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are both H, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together represent .dbd.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) employing an interphenylene 7-oxabicycloheptyl substituted heterocyclic amide prostaglandin analog thromboxane A.sub.2 receptor antagonist such as ifetroban, alone or in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Abstract: A method of treatment of breast and endometrial cancer in susceptible warm-blooded animals may include inhibition of ovarian hormonal secretion by surgical (ovariectomy) or chemical (use of an LHRH agonist, e.g. [D-Trp.sup.6, des-Gly-NH.sub.2.sup.10 ]LHRH ethylamide or antagonist) as part of a combination therapy comprising administering an antiestrogen together with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of an androgen, a progestin, at least one inhibitor of sex steroid formation, especially 17.beta.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and aromatase activity, at least one inhibitor of prolactin secretion, one inhibitor of growth hormone secretion and one inhibitor of ACTH secretion. Pharmaceutical compositions useful for such treatment and pharmaceutical kits containing such composition are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polyfluorinated alkyl derivatives of certain tripeptides, to the methods for their preparation, the intermediates therefore, to their use in inhibiting thrombin and lung tryptase and in their end-use application as anti-coagulants useful in treating thrombophlebitis and coronary thrombosis and in the treatment of asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidyl amides which are useful as inhibitors of cholesterol biosynthesis and as agents which lower total serum cholesterol in patients in need thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting lentivirus is disclosed which comprises mammalian host susceptible to said lentivirus with a virally inhibitory effective amount of an O-acylated derivative of 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol and their N-alkyl, N-acyl and N-aroyl derivatives in which from one to four of the free hydroxyl groups are O-acylated with carboxylic alkanoyl radicals selected from the group consisting of .omega.,.omega.,.omega.-trifluoroalkanoyl having from three to eight carbon atoms, carboxylic cycloalkanoyl groups having from four to eight carbon atoms and carboxylic acyclic alkanoyl groups having from two to ten carbon atoms, wherein the N-aroyl groups contain from 7 to 14 carbon atoms, the N-acyl groups contain from 4 to 8 carbon atoms and the N-alkyl groups contain from 1 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Thiophene compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compound and additives for pharmaceuticals, and antipsychotics containing said compound as an active ingredient.The compound of the present invention has pharmacological actions required of antipsychotic, such as motility suppressing action, anti-apomorphine action, mothamphetamine antagonistic action, tetrabenazine-induced blepharoptosis enhancing action, and the like. The compound of the present invention is useful as an antipsychotic having less extrapyramidal side-effects or a non-benzodiazepine type antianxiety agent.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for treating psychiatric disorders are provided. The compositions include 2-phenylethylamine ("PEA") and at least one inhibitor of monoamine oxidase B. Methods for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including depression, using the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a metal salt or complex with an organic compound of the general formula ##STR1## and (b) an oxy-phosphorus compound where W may be --SH or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, Q is --OH, hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Z is hydrogen or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl and Q and Z or Z and W may complete a ring. The compounds are typically metal complexes of thiohydroxamic acids or dithiocarbamates. The metal is typically zinc. The compositions exhibit improved aqueous solubility compared with the metal complexes alone, and can be used as industrial biocides, especially fungicides and particularly in paint films and latices.