Abstract: This invention discloses novel gamma secretase inhibitors of the formula: R2 and R3, or R2 and R4, or R3 and R4, together with the atoms to which they are bound, can form a fused cycloalkyl or fused heterocycloalkyl ring. The cycloalkyl ring or the heterocycloalkyl ring can be optionally substituted with one or more substitutents. One or more compounds of formula (I), or formulations comprising such compounds, may be useful, e.g. in treating Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to tricyclic 1-[(indol-3-yl)carbonyl]piperazine derivative having the general Formula (I) wherein X is CH2, O or S; R represents 1-3 substituents independently selected from H, (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy and halogen; R1 is (C5-8)cycloalkyl; R2 is H or (C1-4)alkyl; R3, R3?, R4? R4?, R5, R5? and R6? are independently hydrogen or (C1-4)-alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; R6 is hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted with (C1-4)alkyloxy, OH or halogen; or R6 forms together with R7 a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; R7 forms together with R6 a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O and S; or R7 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-5)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH, halogen or (C1-4)alkyloxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are indole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein each of the substitutents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the indole derivatives and use of the derivatives for the treatment of pain.

Abstract: The invention makes a 16?-substituted steroidal compound available having formula 1, wherein the dotted ring is a fully saturated, a fully aromatic or a saturated ring with a ?5-10 double bond; R1 is (C1-C3)alkyl or (C2-C3)alkenyl, and each of these groups can be substituted with one or more halogens; R2 is (C1-C4;)alkyl, (C2-C4)alkenyl or methylene, and each of these groups can be substituted with one or more halogens; R3 is methyl or ethyl; or a prodrug thereof, which compound can be used for an estrogen receptor ? selective treatment

Abstract: The subject invention provides a compound according to Formula I, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or hydrate form and/or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-phenyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridine-4-carbonitrile derivatives having the general Formula I wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as to the use of these derivatives for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cathepsin S and/or cathepsin K related diseases such as osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation and immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tetrahydroquinoline derivatives having general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are H, Me; R3 is (2-6C)heterocycloalkyl(1-4C)alkyl, (2-5C)heteroaryl(1-4C)alkyl, (6C)aryl (1-4C)alkyl, (1-4C)(di)alkylaminocarbonylamino(2-4C)alkyl, (2-6C) heterocycloalkylcarbonylamino(2-4C)alkyl, R5-(2-4C)alkyl or R5-carbonyl(1-4C)alkyl; R4 is (2-5C)heteroaryl, (6C)aryl, (3-8C)cycloalkyl, (2-6C)heterocycloalkyl or (1-6C) alkyl and R5 is (di)(1-4C)alkylamino, (1-4C)alkoxy, amino, hydroxy, (6C)arylamino, (di)(3-4C)alkenylamino, (2-5C)heteroaryl(1-4C)alkylamino, (6C)aryl(1-4C) alkylamino, (di)[(1-4C)alkoxy(2-4C)alkyl]amino, (di)[(1-4C)alkylamino(2-4C) alkyl]amino, (di)[amino(2-4C)alkyl]amino or (di)[hydroxy(2-4C)alkyl]amino. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives and the use of these derivatives to regulate fertility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to i-benzylindole-2-carboxamide derivatives of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said 1-benzylindole-2-carboxamide derivatives and to their use in therapy, particularly for the treatment of obesity or nicotine dependence.

Abstract: The invention relates to indole derivative having the general Formula I wherein A represents a 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic ring, wherein X1, X2 and X3 are independently selected from N, O, S and CH; Y represents CH2, O, S or SO2; R1 is H, (C1-4)-alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, CN or halogen; R2, R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4?, R5 and R5? are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH) or CO—OR8; or one pair of geminal substituents R3 and R3? or R5 and R5? together represent a keto group, and the others are all hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl; or R2 and R5 together represent a methylene or an ethylene bridge, and R2?, R3, R3?, R4, R4? and R5? are hydrogen; n is 1 or 2; R6 is H, (C1-4)alkyl (optionally substituted with OH, (C1-4)alkyloxy, CO—NR9R10, CO—OR11 or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl), SO2NR12R13 or COOR14; R7 is H or halogen; R8 is (C1-4)alkyl; R9 and R10 are independently hydrogen, (C1-4)alkyl or (C3-7)cycloalkyl, the alkyl groups being optionally substituted with OH or (C1-4)alkyloxy; R11 is H or (C1-4)

Abstract: A compound having the formula I wherein the O—(CH2)n—N(R1,R2) substituent on the phenyl ring can be in meta or para position; n is 2-4 Re and ?Re are OH, optionally independently etherified or esterified; R1 and R2 are independently (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(2C-4C)alkyl, (1C-3C)alkoxy(2C-4C)alkyl, aryl or aryl(1C-2C)alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen form an aromatic or non-aromatic heterocyclic ring structure, optionally mono- or poly-substituted with (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl, hydroxy(1C-2C)alkyl, (1C-2C)alkoxy(1C-3C)alkyl or aryl. These compounds can be used for estrogen receptor ? selective medical treatments.

Abstract: A bicyclic heteroaromatic compound according to general formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 is (3-8C)cycloalkyl, (2-7C)heterocycloalkyl, (6-14C)aryl or (4-13C)heteroaryl; all optionally substituted with one or more substituents; R2 is (1-4C)alkyl, (2-4C)alkenyl, (2-4C)alkynyl, (6-14C)aryl or (4-13C)heteroaryl; R3 is (1-8C)alkyl, (3-8C)cycloalkyl, (2-7C)heterocycloalkyl, (6-14C)aryl or (4-13C)heteroaryl; Y is CH or N; Z is NH2 or OH; A is S, N(H), N(R), O or a bond and B is N(H), O or a bond; X1-X2 is C?C, C(O)—NH, NH—C(O), C(O)—O, O—C(O), C?N, N?C or S or O. The compounds of the invention can be used in fertility regulation therapies.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoquinoline derivatives having the general Formula I wherein X is O, S or NH; Y is OH or NH2; m is 0, 1 or 2; n is 1 or 2; R1 is H, when Y is NH2; or R1 is H, (C1-4)alkyl or halogen, when Y is OH; R2 and R3 are independently H, (C1-4)alkyl or halogen; R is H or (C1-6)alkyl, optionally substituted with OH, (C1-4)-alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxycarbonyl, (C3-7)cycloalkyl, which may optionally comprise a heteroatom selected from O and S, (C6-10)aryl, (C6-10)aryloxy or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl group comprising 1-3 heteroatoms independently selected from O, N and S, each aryl or heteroaryl group being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents independently selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkylsulfonyl and halogen; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as to the use of the isoquinoline derivatives in the treatment of ROCK-I related disorders such as hypertension, atherosclerosis and glaucoma.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1] octane derivative of Formula I, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or solvate thereof. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an 8-azabicyclo [-3.2.1] octane derivative in admixture with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable auxiliaries and to the use of the 8-azabicyclo[3.2.1] octane derivative in therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-phenyl-pyrimidine-2-carbonitrile derivatives having the general formula I wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the specification and claims, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the derivatives as well as to the use thereof in the treatment of osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation and immune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.

Abstract: The invention provides 19-nor-D-homosteroids, having a mixed androgenic/progestagenic profile, which are orally active, prevent trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) loss, and which lack liver toxicity, having a structure according to the formula (I) wherein, R1 is O, or NOR, with R being hydrogen, (C1-6)alkyl, or (C1-6)acyl, R2 is methyl or ethyl, and R3 is hydrogen or (C1-15)acyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (pyrido/thieno)-[f]-oxazepine-5-one derivatives having the general Formula I wherein R1, R2 and R3 are independently H or (C1-4)alkyl; Ar represents a fused thiophene or pyridine ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, (C1-4)alkyloxy(C1-4)alkyl, CF3, halogen, nitro, cyano, NR4R5, NR4COR6, and CONR4R5; R4 and R5 are independently H or (C1-4-)alkyl; or R4 and R5 form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing a further heteroatom selected from O, S or NR6; R6 is (C1-4)alkyl; A represents the residue of a 4-7 membered saturated heterocyclic ring, optionally containing an oxygen atom, the ring being optionally substituted with 1-3 substituents selected from (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkyloxy, hydroxy, halogen and oxo; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides chroman compounds having formula 1 wherein R1 is (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl or (2C-4C)alkynyl, and independently R1 has a cis-orientation in relation to the exocyclic phenyl group at the 2-position of the skeleton; R4 is H, Hal, CF3, OH or (1C-2C)alkyloxy; R2, R3, and R5are independently H, Hal, CF3, (1C-4C)alkyl, (2C-4C)alkenyl or (2C-4C)alkynyl and prodrugs thereof for the manufacture of a medicine for estrogen-receptor related treatments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of steroid compounds based on estradiol, and carrying an 11?-substitution. Said substitution is a hydrocarbon group which may be linear or branched, provided that it comprises, as the longest chain on carbon atom no. 11 of the steroid skeleton, one single linear chain having a length of from 5 to 9 carbon atoms, wherein said chain may be saturated or unsaturated. The resulting compounds have a desirable mixed agonist/antagonist profile for estrogen receptor ? and estrogen receptor ?.

Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated polynucleotide sequence comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding the amino acid sequence of KshA protein or of KshB protein, encoded by nucleotides 499-1695 of SEQ ID NO:1 or by nucleotides 387-1427 of SEQ ID NO:2, respectively, and functional homologues thereof. The polynucleotides of the invention can be used to construct genetically modified microorganisms blocked in 3-ketosteroid 9?-hydroxylase activity, which are useful in the microbial degradation of steroids to accumulate certain steroid products.