Abstract: The invention relates to fluorobenzamide derivatives of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3 R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein. =, The compounds of the invention are selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitors and therefore they are suitable for the treatment of diseases mediated by monoamine oxidase B, such as Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.

Abstract: This invention relates to phthalimido derivatives of the formula wherein X is —N? or —CH?, and R1 to R4 and m are as defined in the specification, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, a method of treating a disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of these compounds, and a process for their preparation for the treatment or prevention of diseases in which MAO-B inhibitors might be beneficial.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-phenyl-propionamido, 3-phenyl-acrylamido and 3-phenyl-propynamido derivatives, for example, deriviatives of the formula wherein A is selected from R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R21, R22, R23, R24, and n are as defined herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to processes for preparation of such compounds, compositions containing them, and the use of such derivatives as MAO-B inhibitors. The invention further relates to methods for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia by administering compounds of the invention.

Abstract: 2,3-Dihydro-isoindol-1-one derivatives, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, for the prevention and treatment of diseases which are mediated by monoamine oxidase B.

Abstract: This invention relates to phthalimido derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are isoquinolino derivatives of the formula wherein Y is >C═O or —CH2—, Z is >C═O or —CH2—, and R1, R2 and m are as defined herein as well as the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds are MAO-B selective inhibitors useful, inter alia, in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and/or senile dementia.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-acylamino aryl derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to 3H-quinazolin-4-one derivatives as defined in the specification and claims, to a process for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them and to their use as selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-acylamino aryl derivatives of the formula where R1, R21, R22, R23, R24, R3, R4, R5 R6, R7, R8, R, and n are as defined herein and where X is —CHRO, —OCHR—, —CH2S—, —SCH2—, —CH2CH2—, —CH═CH— or —C≡C—. The compounds of the invention are selective monoamine oxidase B inhibitors, and they are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by monoamine oxidase B, for example, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.

Abstract: The invention relates to racemic or enantiomerically pure 4-pyrrolidino derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and their use in the prevention and treatment of a disease which is mediated by a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor, in particular Alzheimer's disease and senile dementia.

Abstract: The invention relates to racemic or enantiomerically pure 4-pyrrolidino derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and their use in the prevention and treatment of illness, in particular which is mediated by monoamine oxidase B inhibitors, in particular Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula The compound and derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of the invention have a good affinity and selectivity to the GABA A &agr;5 receptor and are useful for the treatment of diseases related to this receptor.

Abstract: The invention relates to racemic or enantiomerically pure 4-pyrrolidino derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and their use in the prevention and treatment of illness, e.g. which are mediated by monoamine oxidase B inhibitors, in particular Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia.

Abstract: 2,3-Dihydro-isoindol-1-one derivatives, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, for the prevention and treatment of diseases which are mediated by monoamine oxidase B.

Abstract: The invention relates to 3-phenyl-propionamido, 3-phenyl-acrylamido and 3-phenyl-propynamido derivatives, for example, deriviatives of the formula 1

Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula wherein R1 is halogen or lower alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, —(CH2)m-phenyl, wherein the phenyl ring may be substituted by lower alkoxy, or is —(CH2)m-indolyl; R3 is —C(O)O-lower alkyl, —C(O)OH, or a five membered heteroaromatic group, which rings may be substituted by lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; n is 0, 1 or 2; m is 0, 1 or 2; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Compound I shows high affinity and selectivity for GALA A &agr;5 receptor binding sites.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorobenzamide derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: Disclosed are pyridine amido derivatives of the formula wherein X, Y, and R1 to R6 are as defined herein. These compounds are selective MAO-B inhibitors and are useful in treating diseases such as, for example, Alzheimer's and senile dementia. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and a method of preparing such compounds.

Abstract: This invention relates to N-acylamino aryl derivatives of the formula 1

Abstract: This invention relates to phthalimido derivatives of the formula wherein X is —N═ or —CH═, and R1 to R4 and m are as defined in the specification, as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, a method of treating a disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one of these compounds, and a process for their preparation for the treatment or prevention of diseases in which MAO-B inhibitors might be beneficial.