Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted (hetero)arylethynyl-benzene derivatives of the general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined according to claim 1, including the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives defined according to claim 1, including the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: Glucopyranosyl-substituted benzene derivatives of general formula I where the groups R1 to R6 as well as R7a, R7b, R7c are defined herein and the tautomers, the stereoisomers thereof, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof. The compounds according to the invention are suitable for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel costimulatory pathway mediated by a member of the semaphorin protein family, Sema4A, which is selectively expressed on the surface of dendritic cells. In addition, the invention relates to the use of Sema4A protein and protein derivatives in a method for the identification of immunomodulatory substances and to therapeutic applications making use thereof.

Abstract: D-pyranosyl-substituted phenyls of general formula I wherein the groups R1 to R5, X, Z and R7a, R7b, R7c are defined as in claim 1, have an inhibiting effect on the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: D-Glucopyranosyl-phenyl-substituted cycles of general formula I wherein the groups R1 to R6, Z, Cy and R7a, R7b, R7c, R7d are defined as in claim 1, have an inhibiting effect on the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: A D-Xylopyranosyl-substituted phenyl compound of general formula I wherein the groups R1 to R5, X, Z and R7a, R7b, R7c are defined as in claim 1, have an inhibiting effect on the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of metabolic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glucopyranosyloxy-pyrazoles of general formula wherein R1 to R6 and R7a, R7b, R7c are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT, the use thereof for the treatment of diseases, particularly metabolic disorders such as diabetes, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to glucopyranosyloxy-substituted aromatic groups of general formula wherein R1 to R6 and R7a, R7b, R7c are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an inhibitory effect on the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter SGLT2, the use thereof for the treatment of diseases, particularly metabolic disorders such as diabetes, and the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acids and protein of the human ryanodine receptor of type 3 (hRyR3), chimeric ryanodine receptors containing sections of the human receptor and processes for preparing these proteins. The invention further relates to the detection of ryanodine receptors in human tissues for diagnosing pathological conditions and methods of identifying activators or inhibitors of hRyR3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel costimulatory pathway mediated by a member of the semaphorin protein family, Sema4A, which is selectively expressed on the surface of dendritic cells. In addition, the invention relates to the use of Sema4A protein and protein derivatives in a method for the identification of immunomodulatory substances and to therapeutic applications making use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides cell lines expressing one or more recombinant peripheral nerve (PN) sodium channels, preferably a human PN sodium channel. The invention also provides methods for preparing said cell lines. The invention also pertains to the use of said cell lines for the identification of PN sodium channel agonists, antagonists or modulators and methods for the identification of said agonists, antagonists or modulators. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said agonists, antagonists or modulators. The invention also is concerned with the use of agonists, antagonists or modulators in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of chronic pain disorders.

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: The present invention relates to a polypeptide, p43, which is associated with the interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R). It binds specifically to the &bgr; and &ggr; subunits of IL-2R and is further capable of binding NAD+. The invention is further related to nucleic acid molecules coding for p43 and to antibodies specifically binding to p43.