Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) wherein R and R1 are as defined herein, or a tautomer, diastereomer, enantiomer, or salt thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly CGRP-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound, their use, and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula R-Z1-Z2-Z3-R??(I), wherein R, R1 and Z1 to Z3 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly CGRP-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula R—Z1—Z2—Z3—R1, ??(I) wherein R, R1 and Z1 to Z3 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the diastereomers, the enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly CGRP-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, their use and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) wherein R and R1 are as defined herein, or a tautomer, diastereomer, enantiomer, or salt thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly CGRP-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound, their use, and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treatment or prevention of hot flushes in men who underwent castration, e.g. due to androgen ablation treatment in prostate cancer therapy, comprising administration of an effective amount of a CGRP antagonist and/or of a CGRP release inhibitor to the patient, and to the use of said active compounds for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition intended to be used in this method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel carbazole derivatives, their use for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of eating and metabolic disorders such as obesity, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, of sleep disturbance, of morphine withdrawal symptoms and of epileptic seizures, a pharmaceutical composition containing them and a process for preparing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new 4-hydroxy-2H-thieno[2,3-e]-1,2-thiazine-3-carboxamide-1,1-dioxides of general formula 1

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: A method for treating menopausal hot flushes using CGRP antagonists and/or CGRP release inhibitors and the corresponding pharmaceutical compositions containing as active substance one or more CGRP antagonists and/or CGRP release inhibitors, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein A, R, R1, R2, X1, X2, X3, and Y are as defined herein, and the tautomers and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, including pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in the selective antagonization of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and in the treatment or prophylaxis of migraine or cluster headaches, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, inflammation, allergic rhinitis, asthma, morphine tolerance, menopausal hot flashes, and diseases characterized by excessive vasodilatation and consequent reduction in blood-flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: NPY-antagonistic compounds of the formula ##STR1## Exemplary are: (A) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(B) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -[bis(4-chlorphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(C) (R)-N-[[4-Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(D) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethoxycarbonylmethylamino-carbonylaminomethyl)phe nyl]methyl]-argininamide-trifluoroacetate;(E) (R,S)-N.sup.5 -(Aminoiminomethyl)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-[(4-hy-droxyphenyl)methyl]-N.sup.5 -methyl-ornithinamide-hydrochloride;(F) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylmethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenyl-acetyl)-argininamide-diacetate;(G) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethylaminocarbonylamino-methyl)-phenyl]methyl]-ar gininamide-bis-(trifluoroacetate); and,(H) (R)-N.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new amino acid derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein R, U, V, Y, n, m and R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are defined as in claim 1, their tautomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, mixtures thereof and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly selective NPY-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to new amino acid derivatives of general formula ##STR1## wherein R, U, V, Y, n, m and R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are defined as in claim 1, their tautomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, mixtures thereof and salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly selective NPY-antagonistic properties, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: Amino acid derivatives, suitable for the treatment of obesity. The following compound is exemplary of the class: (R,S)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-?(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl!-N.sup.5 -(1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ornithinamide.