Abstract:
The invention is based on new methods for making and using compounds and arrays of novel &agr;-ketoamides, and the arrays and compounds made by these methods. These novel compounds are potential inhibitors of proteolytic enzymes, particularly cysteine proteases such as cruzain. Application of the new methods has led to the identification of a number of new inhibitors, from amongst an array of about 38,000 &agr;-ketoamide derivatives, having specific activity against three cysteine proteases: cruzain, papain, and cathepsin B. These compounds and other compounds identified by the methods described herein can be useful, for example, in developing pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of diseases (e.g., Chagas' disease) associated with these proteases. Although the disclosed compounds have specific activity for cruzain, papain, cathepsin B, the methods described herein can also be used to identify inhibitors of other proteases.
Abstract:
The invention provides spiro[pyrrolidine-2,3′-oxindole] compounds and libraries of these compounds produced by the stereo- and regio-selective reaction of variously substituted isatins, &agr;-amino acids, and dipolarophiles (e.g., trans-chalcones, acrylate esters, or vinyl oxindoles). The new libraries can be assayed using any of many known screening procedures for activity, e.g., biological activity. For example, the libraries can be screened for activity as drugs (e.g., anticancer drugs, antibiotics, antiviral drugs, antiinflammatory drugs, analgesics, immunomodulators, neuroleptics, sedatives, stimulants, or diagnostic aids), bioseparation agents, or pesticides (e.g., herbicides, insecticides, or rodenticides).
Abstract:
A process for the preparing a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 taken together with the benzene ring to which they are attached are naphthalene, and Ar is p-lower alkoxy phenyl.which comprises reacting ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as described above with the compound of the formula ##STR3## wherein Ar is as described above, in an aromatic organic compound. The intermediates formed by the process of the invention are useful in the production of thiazepin-4(5H)-ones which have activity as calcium channel blockers and accordingly are useful as agents for lowering blood pressure and agents for treating ischemia.
Abstract:
New optically active intermediates and processes thereto are provided for use in synthesizing therapeutically active prostaglandins of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; from a compound of the formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is as above and R.sup.2 is hydrogen or a carboxy blocking group convertible to an acid by hydrolysis.
Abstract:
There is disclosed methods and compositions for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems wherein the growth is inhibited or prevented by the presence of an effective amount of a 2-chloro-3-oxobutyramide derivative.
Abstract:
Novel 3-(butylamino) or (1-pyrrolidinyl)-4-phenoxy-5-sulfamylbenzoic acid derivatives where the butyl group contains either a double bond or a hydroxy, ketone, acid or ester functional group or groups, said compounds being useful as diuretics.
Abstract:
Bis- and tris-dihydroxyaryl compounds and their methylenedioxy analogs and pharmaceutically acceptable esters, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of amyloid diseases, especially Aβ amyloidosis, such as observed in Alzheimer's disease, IAPP amyloidosis, such as observed in type 2 diabetes, and synucleinopathies, such as observed in Parkinson's disease, and the manufacture of medicaments for such treatment.
Abstract:
The preparation of bicyclic diketones of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl or ar-lower alkyl, from compounds of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is as set forth above, is described.
Abstract:
Bis- and tris-dihydroxyaryl compounds and their methylenedioxy analogs and pharmaceutically acceptable esters, their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of amyloid diseases, especially Aβ amyloidosis, such as observed in Alzheimer's disease, IAPP amyloidosis, such as observed in type 2 diabetes, and synucleinopathies, such as observed in Parkinson's disease, and the manufacture of medicaments for such treatment.