Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds of formula I or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 denotes 3-hydroxypropyl, 1,3-dihydroxyprop-2-yl or C3-C6-cycloalkylmethyl, and R2, R3, R4 and Ar have the meanings given in the specification, as well as the preparation and use thereof. The new compounds are valuable neurokinin (tachykinin) antagonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new industrially useable process for preparing tropenol, optionally in the form of the acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I or of Formula II wherein: R1 is F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3; R2 is NR6R7, where R6 is Me, Et, Pr, or iPr, and R7 is Me, Et or Pr; and R3, R4, and R5 independently of one another each are H, Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, and if R4 is Me, F, Cl, Br, CH2F, CF2H, or CF3, then R1 is additionally H or Me, or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. In addition, pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of these compounds, methods for the treatment or prophylaxis of urinary incontinence and diseases of the bladder using these compounds, and methods for making these compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for preparing a compound of formula 1 from a compound of formula 2 the process comprising reacting in one step the compound of formula 2 with a compound of formula 3 wherein: X− is chlorine, bromine, iodine, methanesulfonate, or trifluoromethanesulfonate; R1 is hydroxy, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, CF3, or fluorine; Ar is phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, and furyl, each optionally mono- or disubstituted with one or two groups selected from C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, hydroxy, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or CF3; Y− is chlorine, bromine, iodine, methanesulfonate, or trifluoromethanesulfonate; and R is hydroxy, methoxy, ethoxy, O—N-succinimide, O—N-phthalimide, phenyloxy, nitrophenyloxy, fluorophenyloxy, pentafluorophenyloxy, vinyloxy, 2-allyloxy, —S-methyl, —S-ethyl, or —S-phenyl.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel aromatic compounds of the formula(I) described herein, wherein G, E, W, Ar, X, Y and Z are disclosed herein. The compounds are useful for treating cytokine mediated diseases or conditions such as chronic inflammatory diseases. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing and processes of making such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula having an inhibitory effect on signal transduction mediated by tyrosine kinases, and the use thereof for treating diseases, particularly tumoral diseases, diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to corrosion resistant stainless steel canisters for propellant-containing aerosol forumlations for use in propellant gas-operated inhalers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymers characterized by novel silicon linkers based on the carbamyl piperazine moiety, methods of preparing these polymers and their use in the solid phase synthesis of compounds or libraries of compounds embracing a phenyl ring in their structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crystalline sodium salt of 4′-[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzimidazol-2-yl)benzimidazol-1-ylmethyl]biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid (INN: telmisartan), processes for preparing it and the use thereof for preparing a pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are cathepsin S reversible inhibitory compounds of the formulas (I),(Ia) and (II),(IIa) as defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune diseases. Also disclosed are processes, for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: 4-[4-(2-pyrrolylcarbonyl)-1-piperazinyl]-3-trifluoromethylbenzoylguanidine hydrochloride and its hydrates, processes for preparing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, pharmaceutical compositions containing this benzoylguanidine salt and its hydrates, and its use in treating diseases, particularly those in which inhibition of the cellular Na+/H+ exchange is of therapeutic benefit.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid amides of general formula which inhibit telomerase and are useful for treating tumor diseases such as carcinomas, sarcomas and leukaemias. Exemplary compounds are: (1) trans-3-(naphth-2-yl)-but-2-enoic acid-N-(2-carboxy-phenyl)-amide, and, (2) trans-3-(naphth-2-yl)-but-2-enoic acid-N-(2-carboxy-4,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-amide.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cathepsin S, K, F, L and B reversible inhibitory compounds of the formula (Ia) and (Ib) where R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Het and X are defined herein. The compounds are useful for treating autoimmune and other diseases. Also disclosed are processes for making such novel compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) shown below which are active as anti-inflammatory agents. Also disclosed are methods of using and making such compounds. wherein n, X, A, L, J, p, Q, Y and z are described herein.

Abstract: A compound of formula I: wherein A is a connecting chain of (C1-3) alkyl; B is O or S; R1 is H, (C1-6) alkyl, halo, CF3, or OR1a wherein R1a is H or (C1-6)alkyl; R2 is H or Me; R3 is H or Me; R4 is H, (C1-4) alkyl, (C3-4) cycloalkyl and (C1-4)alkyl(C3-7)cycloalkyl; W is selected from  wherein, a) one of Y is SO2 and the other Y is NR5, provided that both are not the same, wherein R5 is H, (C1-6)alkyl,(C3-6) cycloalkyl, the alkyl being substituted, COR5o, COOR5p or CONR5pPR5q; and each R8 is H, (C1-4) alkyl, (C3-6) cycloalkyl, or (C1-4) alkyl-(C3-6) cycloalkyl; or b) E is CR8aR8b wherein R8a and R8b is H, or alkyl and J is CH2; or J is CR8aR8b and E is CH2, and the dotted line represents a single bond; or c) E is C(O) and J is CR8aR8b or J is C(O) and E is CR8aR8b and the dotted line represents a single bond; or d) E and J are CR8aR8b and the dotted line represents a double bond. Compounds of formula I have activity against HIV WT and double mutant strains.

Abstract: Disubstituted bicyclic heterocycles of general formula I Ra—A—Het—B—Ar—E  (I). Compounds of general formula I, wherein E is an RbNH—C(═NH)— group, have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a thrombin-inhibiting effect and the effect of prolonging thrombin time, and those wherein E is a cyano group, are valuable intermediates for preparing the other compounds of general formula I.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing reabsorbable polyesters by bulk polymerisation, wherein the reaction components are melted and homogenised in a stirred reactor, the reaction mixture is then transferred into a number of smaller-volume containers, the reaction mixture is polymerised in these containers and the polyester obtained is isolated by removing it from the containers, and the use of the reabsorbable polyesters thus produced for preparing reabsorbable implants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new anticholinergics of general formula 1: wherein A, X− and the groups R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 may have the meanings given in the claims and in the specification, processes for preparing them and their use as pharamaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I: wherein R2 is H, halogen, (C1-4)alkyl, O(C1-4)alkyl, NH(C1-4alkyl) or N(C1-4alkyl)2; R4 is H or CH3; R5 is H or CH3; R12 is H, halogen, (C1-4)alkyl, CF3, or NO2; R13 is H, (C1-4)alkyl, halogen, OH, or NH2, with the proviso that R12 and R13 are not both H; and R14 is COOR14a wherein R14a is H or (C1-6)alkyl; or R14 is (C2-4)alkenyl-COOR14a wherein R14a is as defined herein; or R14 is (C1-4)alkyl-COOR14a wherein R14a is as defined above; or a salt or a prodrug thereof, useful as inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase.

Abstract: A unique HCV RNA molecule is provided having an enhanced efficiency of establishing cell culture replication. Novel adaptive mutations have been identified within the HCV non-structural region that improves the efficiency of establishing persistently replicating HCV RNA in cell culture. This self-replicating polynucleotide molecule contains, contrary to all previous reports, a 5′-NTR that can be either an A as an alternative to the G already disclosed and therefore provides an alternative to existing systems comprising a self-replicating HCV RNA molecule. The G→A mutation gives rise to HCV RNA molecules that, in conjunction with mutations in the HCV non-structural region, such as the G(2042)C/R mutations, possess greater efficiency of transduction and/or replication. These RNA molecules when transfected in a cell line are useful for evaluating potential inhibitors of HCV replication.