Abstract: The application relates to substituted hydantoinamides of formula (I) as ADAMTS7 antagonists, to processes for their preparation, their use alone or in combination for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PAD), arterial occlusive disease or restenosis after angioplasty. R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl or phenyl; R2 is hydrogen or alkyl; A is 5-membered heteroaryl; Z is 6- to 10-membered aryl or 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl; all groups being optionally substituted.

Abstract: The application relates to substituted hydantoinamides of formula (I) as ADAMTS7 antagonists, to processes for their preparation, their use alone or in combination for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular disease (PAD), arterial occlusive disease or restenosis after angioplasty. R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl or phenyl; R2 is hydrogen, cyano, halogen, alkylsulfonyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkoxy; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are independently hydrogen, halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; most groups being optionally substituted; with the proviso that at least one of R2, R3, R4 is H; X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 are independently N or C; with the proviso that in each ring maximal one X is N.

Abstract: Provided herein are assays for the detection and characterization of modulators of ADAMTS-7 and/or ADAMTS-12. Also provided herein are recombinant nucleic acids for the improved expression of functional metalloproteinases ADAMTS-7 and nucleic acids for the improved expression of functional metalloproteinases ADAMTS-12. In addition, provided herein are peptide substrates (e.g. FRET substrates) for use in assays for the detection and characterization of modulators of ADAMTS-7 and/or ADAMTS-12.

Abstract: The invention relates to prolyl endopeptidase (PREP) inhibitors of formula (I) which contain a condensed 2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one ring system, methods for producing same, the use thereof alone or in combinations for treating and/or preventing diseases, and the use thereof for producing drugs for treating and/or preventing diseases, in particular for treating and/or preventing inflammatory lung diseases (COPD).

Abstract: The present invention relates to use 1,3-thiazol-2-yl substituted benzamide compounds of general formula (I) as described and defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with nerve fibre sensitization, in particular for treatment and prophylaxis of Chronic Cough (CC), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), and asthma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof comprising at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated within at least one CDR region of said antibody or fragment thereof, wherein said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence comprises an N-terminal linker sequence (Ntls), a Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) and a C-terminal linker sequence (Ctls). Optionally, at least a portion of said at least one CDR region is replaced by said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated therein. The present invention further relates to such antibody or fragment thereof for use in a method for treatment, a composition comprising such antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid or a mixture of nucleic acids encoding such antibody or fragment thereof, a host cell comprising such nucleic acid or such mixture of nucleic acids and to a process for producing such antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof comprising at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated within at least one CDR region of said antibody or fragment thereof, wherein said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence comprises an N-terminal linker sequence (Nils), an Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) and a C-terminal linker sequence (Ctls). Optionally, at least a portion of said at least one CDR region is replaced by said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated therein. The present invention further relates to such antibody or fragment thereof for use in a method for treatment, a composition comprising such antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid or a mixture of nucleic acids encoding such antibody or fragment thereof, a host cell comprising such nucleic acid or such mixture of nucleic acids and to a process for producing such antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody or a fragment thereof comprising at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated within at least one CDR region of said antibody or fragment thereof, wherein said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence comprises an N-terminal linker sequence (Ntls), a C-Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) and a C-terminal linker sequence (Ctls). Optionally, at least a portion of said at least one CDR region is replaced by said at least one heterologous amino acid sequence incorporated therein. The present invention further relates to such antibody or fragment thereof for use in a method for treatment, a composition comprising such antibody or fragment thereof, a nucleic acid or a mixture of nucleic acids encoding such antibody or fragment thereof, a host cell comprising such nucleic acid or such mixture of nucleic acids and to a process for producing such antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to prolyl endopeptidase (PREP) inhibitors which contain a condensed 2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one ring system, methods for producing same, the use thereof alone or in combinations for treating and/or preventing diseases, and the use thereof for producing drugs for treating and/or preventing diseases, in particular for treating and/or preventing inflammatory lung diseases (COPD).

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-ones and 2,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,2,4]triazol-3-ones of formula (I), to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prophylaxis of lung inflammation disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-3(2H)-ones and 2,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3H-pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,2,4]triazol-3-ones, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prophylaxis of lung inflammation disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel heteroaryl-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carboxamides, to processes for their preparation, to their use, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines of the formula (I-A) to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine carboxamides of general formula (I) to processes for their preparation, to their use, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carboxamides, to processes for their preparation, to their use, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine carboxamides, to processes for their preparation, to their use, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridines and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazines, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel heteroaryl-substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof, alone or in combinations, for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel amino-substituted fused pyrimidines, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.