Abstract: Polypeptides which are related to the neprilysin enzyme family and have zinc metalloprotease activities and are referred to as IGS5, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, vectors containing such polynucleotides, host cells containing such vectors, processes for producing such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, screening methods for identifying compounds which stimulate or inhibit IGS5 polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, and the use of such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides in therapy of various dysfunctions, disorders or diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus type II, and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n have the meanings given in the description, and also a process for the preparation of these compounds and intermediate products of this process. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: Polypeptides which are related to the neprilysin enzyme family and have zinc metalloprotease activities and are referred to as IGS5, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, vectors containing such polynucleotides, host cells containing such vectors, processes for producing such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, screening methods for identifying compounds which stimulate or inhibit IGS5 polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, and the use of such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides in therapy of various dysfunctions, disorders or diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus type II, and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: Polypeptides which are related to the neprilysin enzyme family and have zinc metalloprotease activities and are referred to as IGS5, polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides, vectors containing such polynucleotides, host cells containing such vectors, processes for producing such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, screening methods for identifying compounds which stimulate or inhibit IGS5 polypeptides and/or polynucleotides, and the use of such polypeptides and/or polynucleotides in therapy of various dysfunctions, disorders or diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases such as diabetes mellitus type II, and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease.

Abstract: A novel combination therapy for cardiovascular diseases or conditions, including administering a synergistic combination of at least one inhibitor of neutral endopeptidase, at least one inhibitor of the endogenous endothelin producing system and at least one diuretic, preferably a thiazide diuretic or an adenosine A1 antagonist.

Abstract: A combination therapy is disclosed for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular or metabolic diseases or conditions through a combination of at least one inhibitor of neutral endopeptidase (=NEP), at least one inhibitor of the endogenous endothelin producing system and at least one HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described comprising NEP inhibitors, inhibitors of the endogenous endothelin producing system and HMG CoA reductase inhibitors and the use of these pharmaceutical composition in the prophylaxis or treatment of cardiovascular and/or metabolic disorders or diseases in mammals (including humans).

Abstract: A combination therapy for cardiovascular diseases, in particular essential hypertension, pulmonary hypertension and/or congestive heart failure, involving administering a synergistic combination of at least one inhibitor of neutral endopeptidase, at least one inhibitor of the endogenous endothelin producing system, and at least one AT1 receptor antagonist.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n have the meanings given in the description, and also a process for the preparation of these compounds and intermediate products of this process. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n have the meanings given in the description, and also a process for the preparation of these compounds and intermediate products of this process. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of Formula I and related methods of treatment.

Abstract: The use of compounds corresponding to formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the description for treating cardiac arrhythmias and other disease states.

Abstract: Compounds having neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and/or human soluble endopeptidase (hSEP) inhibitory activity corresponding to the formula I, wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, in particular pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and/or adverse conditions associated with apoptosis.

Abstract: Compounds having neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and/or human soluble endopeptidase (hSEP) inhibitory activity corresponding to the formula I, wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, in particular pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and/or adverse conditions associated with apoptosis.

Abstract: Compounds having neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and/or human soluble endopeptidase (hSEP) inhibitory activity corresponding to the formula I, wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, in particular pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and/or adverse conditions associated with apoptosis.

Abstract: The use of compounds corresponding to formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the description for treating cardiac arrhythmias and other disease states.

Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings given in the description; a process for the preparation of these compounds; intermediate products used to prepare such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.

Abstract: Compounds having neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and/or human soluble endopeptidase (hSEP) inhibitory activity corresponding to the formula I, wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, in particular pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and/or adverse conditions associated with apoptosis.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical combinations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a first selective adenosine A1 antagonist and a first radiocontrast media. A kit comprising a therapeutically effective amount of the combination of a first selective adenosine A1 antagonist and a first radiocontrast media is also described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical combinations comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a first selective adenosine A1 antagonist and a first radiocontrast media. In one embodiment the selective adenosine A1 antagonist comprises 4-[(2-phenyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)amino]-trans-cyclohexanol methanesulfonate and/or (4S)-4-hydroxy-1-(2-phenyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-L-prolinamide methanesulfonate. Also described are the use of a first selective adenosine A1 antagonist in the treatment of radiocontrast media induced nephropathy. Furthermore, a kit comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a first selective adenosine A1 antagonist and a first radiocontrast media is also described herein.

Abstract: The use of selective imidazoline receptor agonists, such as moxonidine, rilmenidine, LNP-509, S-23515, PMS-812, PMS-847 and BU-98008, and their physiologically compatible acid addition salts in pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment and/or inhibition of functional disorders and/or diseases in larger mammals or humans which require inhibition or reduction of the activity of proteins which regulate the intracellular pH value and which belong to the superfamily of bicarbonate transporters, in particular the treatment or inhibition of clinical conditions of bones which are caused by an undesirable amount of bone resorption, such as osteoporosis; of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastric ulcers; and of neuronal and/or neuropsychiatric diseases associated with a pathologically altered (especially increased) neuronal activity, such as depression, Alzheimer's disease, eating disorders and schizophrenia.

Abstract: Compounds having neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and/or human soluble endopeptidase (hSEP) inhibitory activity corresponding to the formula I, wherein the substituents R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description and also pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, in particular pharmaceutical compositions suitable for treating or inhibiting cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and/or adverse conditions associated with apoptosis.