Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I) for use in treating diseases depending on the activity of a citrate transporter, wherein the compound has the general formula (I) wherein R1 is Aryl, substituted aryl, styryl, or bicyclic; V is SO2; W is N with n and n1 are 1 and X is C?O, or W is C with n and n1 are 0 or 1 and X is CH2 or C?O, Y is N—H or N-methyl and R2 is benzyl, substituted benzyl or CH2(2-pyridyl). Further, it relates to the use of a compound of general formula (I) for preparing a medicament and its use for the treatment of obesity and diabetes, in particular type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases as well as for the treatment of age related diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a compound of formula (I), wherein A is a nonaromatic heterocyclic ring, Ar is either absent or phenylene; ? is a radical of formula (II), R2 is a hydrophobic moiety; and G is a radical containing one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of NH, OH and a basic moiety. The compounds are inhibitors of integrins, especially antagonists of the fibronectin receptor alpha5beta1, useful as anti-angiogenic agents.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of structure (I). Particularly this invention is directed to compounds of structure (VIII) wherein the variables are defined as in the description. These compounds are integrin inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which an inhibition of angiogenesis is desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein: A is a radical selected from the group comprising aromatic heterocyclic 5-membered ring systems; Ar is a radical selected from the group comprising optionally substituted 5- and 6-membered aromatic ring systems, whereby the ring system contains 0, 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from the group comprising N, O and S; Z is a linker and ? is a radical of formula (II) and their use for the inhibition of integrin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein: A is a radical selected from the group comprising aromatic heterocyclic 5-membered ring systems; Ar is a radical selected from the group comprising optionally substituted 5- and 6-membered aromatic ring systems, whereby the ring system contains 0, 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from the group comprising N, O and S; Z is a linker and ? is a radical of formula (II) and their use for the inhibition of integrin.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a compound of formula (I), wherein A is a nonaromatic heterocyclic ring, Ar is either absent or phenylene; ? is a radical of formula (II), R2 is a hydrophobic moiety; and G is a radical containing one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of NH, OH and a basic moiety. The compounds are inhibitors of integrins, especially antagonists of the fibronectin receptor alpha5beta1, useful as anti-angiogenic agents.

Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of structure (I). Particularly this invention is directed to compounds of structure (VIII) wherein the variables are defined as in the description. These compounds are integrin inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which an inhibition of angiogenesis is desired.