Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent disease, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal by antiprogestins, in particular antiprogestin 11?-(4-acetylphenyl)-17?-hydroxy-17?-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antiprogestin.

Abstract: A new process for the production of triiodotrimesic acid that is used as an intermediate product for the synthesis of x-ray contrast media is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of perfluoroalkyl-containing metal complexes that have a critical micelle formation concentration <10?3 mol/l, a hydrodynamic micelle diameter (2 Rh)>1 nm and a proton relaxivity in plasma (R1)>10 l/mmol·s as contrast media in MR imaging for visualization of intravascular thrombi.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I in which Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, and m have the meanings that are contained in the description, as inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinases and VEGF-receptor tyrosine kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to quinoline and isoquinoline derivatives of general formula I and a process for their production, and their use as inflammation inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new synthetic process for the production of key intermediates useful in the synthesis of epothilones or epothilone derivatives, to certain compounds used to produce these key intermediates and to a process to produce said compounds.

Abstract: A sealable folding box in the shape of a parallelepiped or cube with attached bottom and cover flaps and an attachment flap—is provided with an attachment recess—is that is arranged on an edge of the folding box body that extends between these flaps. To this end, the folding-box body—seen in the lengthwise direction of the matrix—has a sealing flap on one end and a combination section on the other end. The combination section consists of an inside area and at least one outside area, whereby the inside area is an attachment flap—provided with an attachment recess—while the outside area is used to attach the combination section to the side wall with which it is in contact. With the invention, a folding box is provided that can be handled simply and reliably in production, storage and filling, that encloses the contents largely dust-tight and that can be marketed stacked or suspended.

Abstract: The multiphase preparation having higher contraceptive safety and reduced side effects is based on a combination of a natural oestrogen with dienogest or drospirenon. The multiphase preparation is characterized by a first phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 3 mg of oestradiol valerate, a second phase consisting of 2 groups of daily dose units, wherein a first group is formed by 5 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least two or three times an ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon and a second group is formed by 17 daily dose units each containing a combination of 2 mg of oestradiol valerate and at least three or four times the ovulation-inhibitory dose of dienogest or drospirenon, a third phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of 1 mg of oestradiol valerate, and a further phase consisting of 2 daily dose units of pharmaceutically acceptable placebo.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-heteroaryl-pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I or If as inhibitors of the cyclin-dependent kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treating various diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for identifying malignant tumors that overexpress the c-erbB-2 oncogene. Assays useful for diagnosis and prognosis of neoplastic disease are provided which detect the external domain of c-erbB-2, the glycoprotein gp75 and quantitate the level of gp75 in the biological fluids of mammals carrying a tumor burden. Further disclosed are recombinant, synthetically and otherwise biologically produced novel proteins and polypeptides which are encoded by the external domain DNA sequence of the c-erbB-2 oncogene (the gp75 gene) or fragments thereof. Such gp75 proteins and polypeptides are useful as vaccines, therapeutically in the treatment of cancer either alone or in combination with chemotherapeutic agents. Also disclosed are antibodies to such gp75 proteins and polypeptides which are useful diagnostically and therapeutically. Still further disclosed are test kits embodying the assays of this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of 4-(17?-methyl-substituted 3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-11?-yl)benzaldehyde-(1E or 1Z)-oximes of general formula (I), in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-6-alkyl radical or a CnF2n+1 radical, whereby n is 1, 2 or 3, R2 is a C1-4-alkyl radical, X is an OH group in E- or Z-position, and Y is an OC1-6-alkyl group, an SC1-6-alkyl group or an OCH2CnF2+1 group, whereby n is 1, 2 or 3, which provides the target compounds of formula (I) with a high yield and good selectivity

Abstract: This invention is directed to acyl piperazine derivatives which are useful as anti-inflammatory agents. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds to treat inflammatory disorders in humans.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted pentanols, a process for their production and their use as anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to pyrimidine derivatives of general formula I in which R1, R2, X, A and B have the meanings that are contained in the description, as inhibitors of the cyclin-dependent kinases, their production as well as their use as medications for treating various diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of 4-(17? substituted 3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-11?-yl)benzaldehyd-(1E or 1Z)-oximes of general formula (I), where R1?H, C1-6 alkyl or a CnF2n+1 group; R2?C1-4 alkyl, X=E- or Z-OH; and Y?O—C1-6 alkyl, S—C1-6 alkyl or O—CH2CnF2n+1, where n=1, 2 or 3, which produces the target compounds of formula (I) with high yield and selectivity.

Abstract: Cascade polymers, containing complex-forming ligands, optionally at least five ions of an element of atomic numbers 21–29, 39, 42, 44 or 57–83, as well as, if desired, cations of inorganic and/or organic bases, amino acids or amino acid amides, are valuable complexing compounds and complexes for diagnostics and therapy.

Abstract: Novel VEGFR-2 and VEGFR-3 inhibitory anthranilamide pyridones and their use as pharmaceutical agents for treating diseases that are triggered by persistent angiogenesis are selected.

Abstract: New 17?-fluorosteroid compounds of formula (I) are disclosed: wherein R1 denotes H or methyl; R2 and R3 each denote H, Cl or methyl; and either a double bond or a single bond is present between C-6 and C-7 and also C-9 and C-10 of the steroid ring system respectively. These compounds have an activity profile with hybrid character so that they act as inhibitors for 5?-reductase and as high potency gestagens. Pharmaceutical compositions containing them are disclosed. They are suitable for treatment of conditions, which are caused by high levels of androgen in organs and tissues. These new compounds can be used in combination with other hormonal substances, such as estrogens, testosterone and other androgens, as contraceptives and for other applications.

Abstract: The novel benzamide derivative represented by formula (1) and the novel anilide derivative represented by formula (13) of this invention has differentiation-inducing effect, and are, therefore, useful a therapeutic or improving agent for malignant tumors, autoimmune diseases, dermatologic diseases and parasitism. In particular, they are highly effective as an anticancer drug, specifically to a hematologic malignancy and a solid carcinoma.

Abstract: The invention relates to new unsaturated 14,15-cyclopropano-androstanes of the general formula (I) to their synthesis and to pharmaceutical compositions, containing these compounds. The compounds of formula (I) have gestagenic and/or androgenic activity.