Abstract: A system for pumping electrolyte through an electrolysis cell where the pressure of at least a portion of the gas generated by the electrolysis cell is used as driving force for the pumping. The system may include an electrolyte reservoir and a pumping chamber connected via an inlet conduit to receive electrolyte from the electrolysis cell and connected via an outlet conduit to flow electrolyte to the electrolysis cell. The pumping chamber is connected to the electrolysis cell to receive at least a portion of the gas generated by the electrolysis cell to elevate the pressure of the electrolyte therein and force it into the electrolysis cell.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 18-nor steroids (gonatrienes) of general formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R11?, R14, R15, R15, R16, R17 and R17? have the meanings that are indicated in the description, as pharmaceutical active ingredients that have in vitro a higher affinity to estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostates than to estrogen receptor preparations of rat uteri and in vivo a preferential action on bone in comparison to the uterus, and/or pronounced action relative to the stimulation of the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and transporters, their production, their therapeutic use and pharmaceutical dispensing forms that contain the new compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 18-norsteroids (gonatrienes) of general formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R11, R11?, R14, R15, R15?, R16, R17 and R17? have the meaning cited in the description, and to the use of said compounds as pharmaceutical active ingredients. Said compounds exhibit a high affinity in vitro for estrogen receptor preparations of rat prostate and in an estrogen receptor preparation of rat uterus. Said compounds exhibit in vivo preferential activity on bones as compared to the uterus and/or significant activity with regard to stimulating the expression of 5HT2a-receptors and transporter molecules. The invention also relates to the production of said compounds, therapeutic use and galenic form of said compounds contained in the novel compounds of invention.

Abstract: This invention describes a 11&bgr;-long-chain-substituted estratriene of general formula (I), in which R11 is a long-chain radical that has a nitrogen atom and optionally a sulfur atom, which in addition can be functionalized in the terminal position with a perfluoroalkyl group or an optionally substituted arly radical. The compound can have antiestrogenic or tissue-selective estrogenic properties and be suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 11&bgr;-halogen-7&agr;-substituted estratrienes of general formula I in which R11 is a fluorine or chlorine atom, and the other substituents have the meanings that are explained in more detail in the description. The compounds have antiestrogenic properties or tissue-selective estrogenic properties and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 7&agr;, 17&agr;, 17&bgr;-substituted testosterone derivatives of general formula (I) and their use as pure antiandrogens for the long-term therapy of androgen-dependent diseases, notably for the long-term antiandrogen therapy of prostate carcinoma.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 11&bgr;-halogen-7&agr;-substituted estratrienes of general formula I 1

Abstract: The invention concerns new guanidine derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them and their use in drugs containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns new guanidine derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them and their use in drugs containing such compounds.

Abstract: The invention concerns new guanidine derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them and their use in drugs containing such compounds.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 7&agr;-(5-methylaminopentyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which R2 stands for a hydrogen or fluorine atom, R17 stands for a hydrogen atom, a methyl or ethinyl group, n stands for 2, 3 or 4, and x stands for 0, 1 or 2. The new compounds are strong, pure antiestrogens and can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents for treatment of estrogen-dependent diseases, for example, breast cancer, endometrial carcinoma, prostatic hyperplasia, anovulatory infertility and melanoma.

Abstract: The invention concerns new guanidine derivatives of formula (I), methods of preparing them and their use in drugs containing compounds, of formula (I), wherein wherein x is —NH—NH—CH2R1 and R1 denotes C8 to C20 alkyl.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7&agr;-(&egr;-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action. The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: 8.alpha.-acylamino ergolines are useful dopamine agonists.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I and their acid addition salts ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 R.sup.6 R.sup.13 and X have the meanings defined herein are described as well as a process and intermediates for their production, and pharmaceutical agents containing these compounds.

Abstract: 2,14-Disubstituted ergolines of formula I ##STR1## in which R, R.sup.2, R.sup.6, R.sup.14 and X have the meaning named in the application, as well as their production and use in pharmaceutical agents, are described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.2 means optionally substituted C.sub.1-7 alkyl, C.sub.2-7 alkenyl, CH.sub.2 --O--C.sub.1-4 alkyl or CH.sub.2 --S--C.sub.1-4 alkylR.sup.6 means C.sub.2-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-6 alkenyl or C.sub.3-5 -cycloalkyl-C.sub.1-2 alkyl andR.sup.8 means CH.sub.2 --X, ##STR2## in which X stands for CN, OCH.sub.3, SCH.sub.3 or CONH.sub.2 and R.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, methyl or methoxy, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each mean C.sub.1-4 alkyl or (CH.sub.2).sub.n --N(CH.sub.3).sub.2, in which n=1-4, and their acid addition salts, the process for their production, their use as pharmaceutical agents as well as intermediate compounds are described.

Abstract: 8.alpha.-acylamino ergolines are useful dopamine agonists.