Abstract: Substituted 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general formula 1: wherein: R1 and R2, which are identical or different, are each hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1--C6-alkyloxy, OH, F, Cl, or Br; R3 is hydrogen, F, Cl, Br, methyl, ethyl, OH, or methoxy; R4 and R5, which are identical or different, are each hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; R6 is hydrogen; X is NH2, NH—(C1-C6-alkyl), N(C1-C6-alkyl)2, the two C1-C6-alkyl groups of which are identical or different, NH—COH, NH—CO(C1-C6-alkyl), or F; A is —(CH2)3—, —CH2—CH2—O—, —CH2—O—CH2—, —(CH2)4—, —CH(C1-C6-alkyl)-O—CH2—, —(CH2)2—O—CH2—, —(CH2)3—O—, —(CH2)5—, —CH2—O—(CH2)3—, —(CH2)2—O—(CH2)2—, —(CH2)3—O—CH2—, —(CH2)4—O—, —CH2—O—CH2—CH2—O—,

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for detecting inhibitors of the enzyme N-acetyl-alpha-linked acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase) wherein the enzymatic reaction of a substrate radio-labelled at the C-terminal glutamate group is detected by its binding to fluomicrospheres. The invention further relates to new enzyme substrates and their use in the abovementioned process.

Abstract: Compounds of formula 1, 1

Abstract: Substituted 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general formula 1: wherein: R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, are each hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkyloxy, OH, F, Cl, or Br; R3 is hydrogen, F, Cl, Br, methyl, ethyl, OH, or methoxy; R4, R5, and R6, which may be identical or different, are each hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl; X is NH2, NH-(C1-C6-alkyl), N(C1-C6-alkyl)2, the two C1-C6-alkyl groups of which may be identical or different, NH—COH, NH—CO(C1-C6-alkyl), or F; A is —(CH2)3—, —CH2—CH2—O—, —CH2—O—CH2—, —(CH2)4—, —CH(C1-C6-alkyl)-O—CH2—, —(CH2)2—O—CH213 , —(CH2)3—O—, —(CH2)5—, —CH2—O—(CH2)3—, —(CH2)2—O—(CH2)2—, —(CH2)3—O—CH2—, —(CH2)4—O—, —CH2—O—CH2—CH2—O—,  the

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-(5-phenyl-tetrahydrofuranyl)methyl- and N-(6-phenyl-tetrahydropyranyl)methyl-substituted 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexahydro-2,6-methano-3-benzazocin-10-ols of general formula 1, processes for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using such compounds for the treatment of various diseases caused by a functional disorder resulting from overstimulation.

Abstract: Asymmetrically substituted xanthine derivatives having adenosine A1 antagonistic activity. These are useful as pharmaceuticals. Exemplary are: (a) 3-(2-(2-acetyloxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; (b) 3-(2-(hydroxyethyl)sulphonylethyl)-8-(1-noradamantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine; and, (c) 3-(2-(carbamoylethyl)-8-(1-noradanantyl)-1-n-propyl-xanthine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted 2,3,3a,4,9,9a-hexahydro-8-hydroxy-1H-benz[f]indole derivatives, processes for preparing them and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: Novel benzomorphan derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 -R.sup.8 are as defined herein. The benzomorphan derivatives are useful for treating cerebral ischaemia of various origins, epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases.