Abstract:
Methods are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (+) isomer of doxazosin. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia while avoiding the concomitant liability of hypotensive effects associated with the racemic mixture of doxazosin.
Abstract:
This invention relates generally to modified porous solid supports and processes for the preparation and use of same. In particular, passivated porous mineral oxide supports are disclosed which are characterized by a reversible high sorptive capacity substantially unaccompanied by non-specific adsorption of or interaction with biomolecules. Passivation is achieved by use of a passivation mixture comprising a main monomer, a passivating monomer and a crosslinking agent, which mixture upon polymerization results in the substantial elimination of the undesirable non-specific interaction with biomolecules.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing metabolic derivatives of terfenadine for the treatment of allergic disorders while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the terfenadine. The metabolic derivatives of terfenadine are also useful for the treatment of retinopathy and other small vessel disorders associated with diabetes mellitus and such other conditions as may be related to the antihistamine activity of terfenadine. For example, the metabolic derivatives of terfenadine are useful for the treatment of asthma, motion sickness, and vertigo, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with terfenadine. Furthermore, the metabolic derivatives of terfenadine, in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents or other nonnarcotic analgesics, or in combination with a decongestant, cough suppressant/antitussive or expectorant, are useful for the treatment of cough, cold, cold-like, and/or flu symptoms and the discomfort, headache, pain, fever, and general malaise associated therewith, without the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with terfenadine.
Abstract:
An affinity support having an improved capacity for binding target compounds. The support includes an immobilized modified ligand of increased molecular weight. The molecular weight of the ligand is increased via the action of condensation reagents or crosslinkers prior to immobilization. The affinity support is useful in affinity separations of proteins and other biomolecules from complex, biologically-derived fluids.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a method for the production of (2R,3S)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)glycidic acids and esters thereof, which are synthetic intermediates for the production of the calcium antagonist diltiazem. The method involves the stereoselective enzymatic ester hydrolysis of racemic trans-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)glycidic acid ester to yield the resolved 2R,3S compound as the ester. Membrane reactor methods and apparatus for the conduct of this enzymatic resolution process are also disclosed herein, as is the use of bisulfite anion in the aqueous reaction phase as a means of minimizing the inhibitory effect of an aldehyde reaction by-product on the reaction's progress.
Abstract:
A biocatalytic method of preparing optically pure precursors of paroxetine and a method of preparing paroxetine therefrom are disclosed. A racemic trans ester precursor compound of paroxetine is first prepared. The racemic trans ester precursor compound comprises a mixture of (3S,4R) and (3R,4S) enantiomers. The (3R,4S) enantiomer is hydrolyzed biocatalytically to the corresponding (3R,4S)-trans carboxylic acid or alternatively, the (3S,4R) enantiomer is biocatalytically hydrolyzed the to (3S,4R)-trans carboxylic acid in a reaction catalyzed by a isolated enzyme or a microorganism. In the first instance, the unhydrolyzed (3S,4R) enantiomer is separated from the (3R,4S)-trans carboxylic acid, whereas in the second instance the (3S,4R)-trans carboxylic acid is separated from the unhydrolyzed (3R,4S) enantiomer. The (3S,4R) enantiomer obtained following the selective hydrolysis is reduced to form a (-)-trans-(3S,4R) primary alcohol precursor of paroxetine. Paroxetine is then formed from the (-)-trans-(3S,4R) primary alcohol precursor.
Abstract:
This invention relates to novel S-protected derivatives of an orally active inhibitor of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and its analogues, which derivatives are useful for the reasons that they are (1) easily prepared from novel precursors, (2) resolvable to their optically purified stereoisomeric species and (3) convertible to non-derivatized stereoisomeric species which correspond to the pharmacologically active inhibitor and its analogues. Consequently, this invention also relates to the novel precursors. Novel methods for preparing the derivatives and their precursors are also noted herein. In addition, methods for converting the derivatives to the resolved de-derivatized stereoisomeric species of the ACE inhibitor and its analogues are described.
Abstract:
This invention relates to novel compositions of matter which are esters with enhanced water solubility, for use in aqueous enzymatic resolution reactions of racemic mixtures of these esters for producing the separate chiral isomers of the racemic mixture. The invention also relates to novel methods for preparing these esters. The importance of the production of the separate chiral isomers of the racemic mixtures resides in the isolation of the isomers which frequently have different biological activities. Of particular significance regarding the water soluble esters of this invention is that they are derivatized with groups which enhance their aqueous solubility and their reactivity with enzymatic resolving methods which are mediated in an aqueous environment.
Abstract:
Pharmaceutical compositions of zopiclone [(6-(5-chloro-2-pyridyl)-5-[(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)carbonyloxy]-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazine)] that render the aqueous solubility/dissolution of the free base independent of the pH of the gastrointestinal tract are disclosed. The compositions are useful for oral administration.