Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining the efficiency of an ion channel ligand comprising (a) contacting a cell expressing the ion channel with (i) plasma of an animal and (ii) the ion channel ligand and (b) determining the effect of the ion channel ligand on the cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining the in vivo efficiency of a sodium-proton-exchanger (NHE) ion channel ligand comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a cell expressing a sodium-proton-exchanger (NHE) ion channel in vitro with either (i) plasma of an animal and the ion channel ligand or (ii)) the plasma of an animal which has been administered the ion channel ligand; (b) determining the effect of the ion channel ligand on the cell; c) determining ion channel ligand availability by comparing the ligand concentration in the plasma to the concentration of ligand administered; and d) correlating the effect of the ion channel ligand on the cell with the ligand availability to determine the in vivo efficiency of the ligand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining the efficiency of an ion channel ligand comprising (a) contacting a cell expressing the ion channel with (i) plasma of an animal and (ii) the ion channel ligand and (b) determining the effect of the ion channel ligand on the cell.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for identifying substances that modulate the activity of hyperpolarization-activated cation channels, and the use of this process.

Abstract: Use of inhibitors of the cellular Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) for the production of a medicament for the normalization of serum lipids. The active compounds identified as inhibitors of the cellular Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) are used for the production of a medicament for the normalization of serum lipids. They are used for the production of a medicament for lowering the blood lipid level and illnesses caused thereby, as well as the endothelial dysfunction syndrome and illness caused thereby.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel substituted 2-aminoimidazoles of formula I, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for their use in the treatment of disorders of the central nervous system, cardiovascular disorders, stroke and pulmonary disorders, urinary disorders such as acute or chronic renal failure, disorders of biliary function, respiratory disorders such as snoring or sleep apnea. wherein the substitutents R1-R8 are further defined herein.

Abstract: Novel substituted 2-aminoimidazoles of formula I, process for their preparation, their use as medicament or diagnostic aid, and medicament containing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for identifying substances that modulate the activity of hyperpolarization-activated cation channels, and the use of this process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for identifying substances that modulate the activity of hyperpolarization-activated cation channels, and the use of this process.

Abstract: Novel substituted 2-aminoimidazoles of formula I, process for their preparation, their use as medicament or diagnostic aid, and medicament containing them. The compounds of this type are useful in the prevention or treatment of various disorders and can be employed inter alia for renal disorders such as acute or chronic renal failure, for disorders of biliary function, for respiratory disorders such as snoring or sleep apneas or for stroke.

Abstract: The application discloses substituted norbornylamino derivatives, processes for their preparation, their use as medicaments or diagnostics and a medicament comprising them Substituted norbornylamino derivatives having exo-configured nitrogen and an endo-fused five-membered ring of the formula I, or having exo-configured nitrogen and an exo-fused five-membered ring of the formula I a in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, B, S1, and S2 are as defined in the claims, are highly suitable for use as antihypertensive agents, for reducing or preventing ischemically induced damage, for use as medicaments for surgical interventions for the treatment of ischemias of the nervous system, of stroke and cerebral edema, of shock, of impaired respiratory drive, for the treatment of snoring, as laxatives, as agents against ectoparasites, for the prevention of the formation of biliary calculus, as antiatherosclerotics, as agents against late diabetic complications, carcinomatous disorders, fibrotic disorders, endot

Abstract: Use of inhibitors of cellular Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) for the production of a medicament for the normalization of serum lipids

Abstract: Substituted heterocyclo-norbornylaminoderivatives having: a) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an endo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (I) or b) an exo-configuration nitrogen and an exo-fused five-membered ring or six-membered ring of the formula (I a), wherein Rn, Het, A, B and T have the meanings given in the claims. These compounds have a variety of uses. They can be used as antihypertensives, for the reduction or prevention of is chemically induced damage, as pharmaceuticals for surgical interventions, for the treatment of ischemia of the nervous system, including stroke and cerebral edema, for the treatment of ischemia due to shock and disturbed respiratory drive, for the treatment of snoring, as a laxative, as an agent against ectoparasites, for the prevention of gallstone formation, as an antiatherosclerotic, as an agent against diabetic late complications, cancers, fibrotic disorders, endothelial dysfunction, organ hypertrophy, and organ hyperplasia.

Abstract: Benzoylguanidines of the formula (I) in which R1 to R4 have the meanings given in the specification and claims are suitable as antiarrhythmic medicaments having a cardioprotective component for infarct prophylaxis and infarct treatment and for the treatment of angina pectoris. The compounds of the invention also preventively inhibit the pathophysiological processes in the formation of ischemically induced damage, in particular in the triggering of ischemically induced cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Heterocyclically substituted benzoylguanidines of the formula I in which the substituents R(1) to R(4) have the meanings indicated in the claims. These compounds I are suitable as antiarrhythmic pharmaceuticals having a cardioprotective component for infarct prophylaxis and infarct treatment, and also for the treatment of angina pectoris. They also preventively inhibit the pathophysiological processes in the formation of ischemically induced damage, in particular in the elicitation of ischemically induced cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Heterocyclically substituted benzoylguanidines of the formula I 1

Abstract: Substituted anthranilic acids of the formula I their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament comprising them, and a pharmaceutical combination preparation containing a sodium/hydrogen exchange (NHE) blocker.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) in which the symbols have the meanings given in the claims. Said compounds are inhibitors of the sodium-dependent bicarbonate/chloride ion exchanger which can be used as medicines for the prophylaxis or treatment of a wide range of diseases, for example the treatment and/or prophylaxis of myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, diseases caused by ischaemia, impaired respiration, cardiac ischaemia, ischaemia of the peripheral and central nervous system and stroke, ischaemia of the peripheral organs and limbs and diseases in which cell proliferation is a primary or secondary cause, in the treatment of shock, during surgical interventions and organ transplants or for preserving and storing transplants to be used in surgical interventions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for identifying substances that modulate the activity of hyperpolarization-activated cation channels, and the use of this process.

Abstract: Five-membered heterocycles having biphenylsulfonyl substitution, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament comprising them. Compounds of the formula I in which the symbols have the meanings indicated in the claims, have outstanding antiarrhythmic properties and exhibit a cardioprotective component. They can preventively inhibit or greatly decrease the pathophysiological processes in the formation of ischemically induced damage, in particular in the elicitation of ischemically induced cardiac arrhythmias. Moreover, they have a potent inhibitory action on the proliferation of cells.