Abstract: A hydroxytetrahydrofuran of formula wherein A is with the substituents as defined in the specification, having a calpain inhibiting activity and/or an activity which traps the reactive oxygen species useful for treating inflammatory and immunological diseases, cardio-vascular and cerebro-vascular diseases, disorders of the central or peripheral nervous system, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, proliferative diseases, cataract, rejection reactions following organ transplants and autoimmune and viral diseases.

Abstract: A method of treating in a warm-blooded animal comprising administering to a warm-blooded animal in need thereof an amount of a compound of the formula wherein the substituents are defined in accordance with the disclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the kinetics of action of a cholinergic neurotoxin as well as a method for determining the quantity of neurotoxin in a sample.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of thiazoles having general formula (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of dyskinesias caused by a chemical treatment. The invention also relates to a combination of thiazole derivatives having general formula (I) and at least one compound selected from among neuroleptics or products that act on the dopaminergic system for the treatment or prevention of dyskinesias caused by a chemical treatment.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of derivatives of thiazoles having general formula (I) for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment or prevention of restless legs syndrome, also known as Ekbom syndrome. The invention also relates to a combination of thiazole derivatives having general formula (I) and at least one compound selected from among neuroleptics or products that act on the dopaminergic system for the treatment or prevention of restless legs syndrome, also known as Ekbom syndrome.

Abstract: 4-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-N-methyl-2-thiazolemethanamine which is an intermediate.

Abstract: The invention relates to thiazole, oxazole, imidazole, isoxazole and isoxazoline derivatives of general formula (I) wherein Het is thiazole, oxazole, imidazole, isoxazole or isoxazoline, n is an integer from 0 to 6, A is notably selected from various optionally substituted aromatic radicals, B is notably hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, R1 and R2 are notably independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl and Q is —NR46R47 or —OR48, R46 and R47 are notably independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or —(CH2)k—COOR51, R51 is notably alkyl or haloalkyl and R48 is notably hydrogen or alkyl. These compounds have advantageous pharmacological properties which allow their use in therapeutics, notably for treating neurodegenerative disorders or pain.

Abstract: A hydroxytetrahydrofuran of formula wherein A is with the substituents as defined in the specification, having a calpain inhibiting activity and/or an activity which traps the reactive oxygen species useful for treating inflammatory and immunological diseases, cardio-vascular and cerebro-vascular diseases, disorders of the central or peripheral nervous system, osteoporosis, muscular dystrophy, proliferative diseases, cataract, rejection reactions following organ transplants and autoimmune and viral diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-phenylthiazoles and 4-phenylimidizoles and the use thereof as medicaments. The invention especially relates to the following compounds: butyl-2-[4-(4-aminophenyl)-1H-imidizol-2-yl]ethyl-carbamate, and 4-[2-(1-aminocyclopentyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, and the salts of the same.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein: A represents one of the radicals in which R5 represents independently a hydrogen atom, or alkyl; R6, R7 and R8 independently represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl, cycloalkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; R11 represents a hydrogen atom of alkyl; and R9, R10 and R12 independently represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl, hydroxy or alkoxy; B represents a hydrogen atom or alkyl; n represents an integer from 0 to 5; R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, alkyl or cycloalkyl; R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical, or R3 and R4 together form with the nitrogen atom which bears them a heterocycle optionally substituted comprising in all 1 to 2 heteroatoms and 5 to 7 members. Said compounds can be used for preparing a medicine for protecting mitochondria, and in particular a medicine for preventing or treating cirrhosis.

Abstract: A method of treating cirrhosis of the liver in warm-blooded animals comprising administering to warm-blooded in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula where the substituents are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active ingredient, at least one calpain inhibitor substance and at least one reactive oxygen species trapping substance, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable support.

Abstract: Thiaxozle, oxazole, imidazole, isoxazole and isoxazoline compounds of the formula wherein Het is thiazole, oxazole, imidazole, isoxazole or isoxazoline, n is an integer from 0 to 6, A is selected from the various optionally substituted aromatic radicals defined in the specification, B is hydrogen, alkyl or phenyl, R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl or R1 and R2 taken together with the carbon atom which carries them, form a carbocycle with 3 to 7 members and ? is —NH46R47 or —OR48, R46 and R47 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or —(CH2)kCOOR51, R51 is alkyl or haloalkyl and R48 is hydrogen or alkyl having advantageous pharmacological properties which allow their use in therapeutics, for treating neurodegenerative disorders or pain.

Abstract: A method of treating Leber's syndrome in warm-blooded animals in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of the formula where the substituents are defined as in the specification.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active principle, at least a calpain inhibiting substance and at least a substance trapping reactive oxygen species (ROS), and optionally an acceptable pharmaceutical carrier. The invention also concerns a product comprising at least a calpain inhibiting substance and at least a substance trapping reactive oxygen species (ROS), selectively or not, as combination product, the active principle being separate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of botulinum toxin for producing a drug for preventing or treating the final phase of lung troubles.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification which are useful for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel derivatives of 4-phenylthiazoles and 4-phenylimidazoles and the use thereof medicament. The invention especially relates to the following compounds: butyl-2-[4-(4-(aminophenyl)-1<i>H</i>-imidazol-2-yl]ethyl-carbamate, and 4-[2-(1-aminocyclopentyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, and the salts of the same.

Abstract: N-(imino)amines and their preparation and their use as NO synthase inhibitors and selective or non-selective traps for a reactive oxygen species.

Abstract: A method of treating pain in a warm-blooded animal comprising administering to anwarm-blooded animal in need thereof an amount of a compound of the formula wherein the substituents are defined in accordance with the disclosure.