Abstract: The present invention comprises the substituted 2-aminoalkylthiobenzimidazoles of formula I wherein R1-R5 and R11-R16 are hereinafter defined. These compounds, their derivatives and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful in the reduction of elevated blood sugar levels and are therefore useful in the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes, atherosclerosis and other blood sugar disorders. These compounds are particularly suitable in the treatment of type-2 diabetes.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the use of amino-substituted 8-N-benzimidazoles compounds of formula I wherein R3, R4-R5, R11 and R20-R21 are hereinafter defined which display a therapeutically utilizable blood sugar-lowering action. These compounds are intended to be particularly suitable in the treatment of diabetes.

Abstract: Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DDP-IV) and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines of formula I and their derivatives: wherein the various R-groups are defined herein. These compounds may be combined with other secondary active compounds which also are effective in the treatment of said disorders and the disease states or physiological manifestations arising therefrom.

Abstract: The invention 8-aminothioxanthines and the derivatives of formula I wherein the various R groups and substituents are comprised of a number of different (C1-C10)-alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkene, alkyne, etc.

Abstract: The present invention involves substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines and their derivatives of formula I: wherein the various R groups are defined herein. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising them as well as processes for the preparation of these compounds and methods for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as type-2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, arteriosclerosis diseases and the like through the administration of said compositions.

Abstract: Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines and their derivatives of formula l: wherein the various R groups are hereinafter defined. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising them as well as processes for the preparation of these compounds. Particular blood glucose disorders treatable thereby include type-2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, arteriosclerotic diseases and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the invention relates to a polypeptide having PIM-3 activity and having a definite amino acid sequence, as well as to the use of PIM-3 as a screening agent for identifying anti-type 2 diabetes mellitus drugs and for preparing a medicament for the treatment of insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the invention relates to a polypeptide having PIM-3 activity and having a definite amino acid sequence, as well as to the use of PIM-3 as a screening agent for identifying anti-type 2 diabetes mellitus drugs and for preparing a medicament for the treatment of insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the meanings stated in the text, their stereoisomeric forms, and their physiologically tolerated salts, physiologically functional derivatives and process for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of disorders of metabolism, such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the stated meanings, their stereoisomeric forms and their physiologically tolerated salts and process for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of metabohlic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the stated meanings, their stereoisomeric forms and their physiologically tolerated salts and process for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of metabohlic disorders such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the radicals have the meanings stated in the text, their stereoisomeric forms, and their physiologically tolerated salts, physiologically functional derivatives and process for their preparation. The compounds are suitable for the treatment of disorders of metabolism, such as type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules and to host cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. Moreover, the invention relates to a polypeptide having PIM-3 activity and having a definite amino acid sequence, as well as to the use of PIM-3 as a screening agent for identifying anti-type 2 diabetes mellitus drugs and for preparing a medicament for the treatment of insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Novel isoquinoline-3-carboxamides of the formula I: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or chlorine, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, hydroxyl, or benzyloxy which is optionally substituted, or fluoroalkoxy of the formula O--[CH.sub.2 ].sub.x --C.sub.f H.sub.(2f+1-g) F.sub.g, where x=0 or 1, f=1-5, and g=1 to (2f+1), R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, fluorine, chlorine, cyano, trifluoromethyl, hydroxyl, or benzyloxy which is optionally substituted, or fluoroalkoxy of the above formula, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen, alkyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, cyano, alkoxy, or fluoroalkoxy of the above formula, including the physiologically active salts, are strong prolyl-4-hydroxylase inhibitors which do not cause steatosis.

Abstract: There are described 3-hydrixypyridine-2-carboxamidoesters of the formula ##STR1## their preparation, their use for the inhibition of collagen biosynthesis and their use as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of fibrotic disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted quinoline-2-carboxylic acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## their preparation and their use, and intermediates which are formed in the preparation of the compounds of the formula I. The compounds according to the invention are used as inhibitors of prolyl 4-hydroxylase and as pharmaceuticals (medicaments) for treatment of fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted quinoline-2-carboxylic acid amides of the formula I ##STR1## their preparation and their use, and intermediates which are formed in the preparation of the compounds of the formula I. The compounds according to the invention are used as inhibitors of prolyl 4-hydroxylase and as pharmaceuticals (medicaments) for treatment of fibrotic diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyridine-2,4- and -2,5-dicarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X have the meanings given, a process for the preparation of these compounds and their use, in particular in medicaments for influencing the metabolism of collagen and collagen-like substances or the biosynthesis of Cl.sub.q.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I, ##STR1## to a process for their preparation and to their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds are employed, in particular, as ester prodrugs of prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors for inhibiting collagen biosynthesis and as fibrosuppressive agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I, to a process for their preparation and to their use as pharmaceuticals. ##STR1## In particular, the compounds are used as inhibitors of prolyl-4-hydroxylase and as inhibitors of collagen biosynthesis, as pharmaceuticals against fibrotic diseases of the liver, the lung and the skin.