Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of 2-phenyl-benzimidazoles of the formula I, in which X, R, R1 to R3 and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of the formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein Ra, Rb, R, and n are as defined in the disclosure, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to processes for making and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): wherein Ra, Rb, R, X1 and X2 are as defined in the disclosure, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, processes for making and methods of using the same are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cyclic urea compound of formula I: as defined herein, to the process for its preparation, pharmaceutical composition comprising it and its pharmaceutical use as an inhibitor on a protein kinase. Thus, the compound of formula I is useful for preventing or treating a physiological disorder capable of being modulated by inhibiting the activity of a protein kinase, such as a solid tumor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, X and n are as defined in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cyclic urea compound of formula I: as defined herein. The invention is also directed to the process for its preparation, pharmaceutical composition comprising it and its pharmaceutical use, as an inhibitor on a protein kinase. Thus, it is useful for preventing or treating a physiological disorder capable of being modulated by inhibiting the activity of a protein kinase, such as a solid tumor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which A1, A2, R2 and R3 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular disorders such as high blood pressure, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I have the ability to modulate the endogenous production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of disease states which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula I for the therapy and prophylaxis of the designated disease states and for the production of pharmaceuticals therefor, novel compounds of the formula I, pharmaceutical preparations comprising them and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylamino-substituted heteroaromatic compounds of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 and X are as defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase, and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, X and n are as defined in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the novel compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R2?, R3, R3?, p, A, B, Y, Y1, and Y2 have the meanings given in the description, and to salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and use thereof as protein kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1, R2, L1, X, R3, A, R4, R4?, R4?, R4??, R5, Y and L2 are as herein defined, salts and prodrugs thereof, to their use as protein kinase inhibitors, and to methods of treating diseases comprising adminstration thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for detecting a soluble guanylate cyclase whose heme iron is in the trivalent oxidation state, and to methods for finding chemical substances which stimulate the activity of a soluble guanylate cyclase when the heme iron of at least part of this soluble guanylate cyclase is oxidized to the trivalent state and also to diagnostic aids or kits for detecting a soluble guanylate cyclase with trivalent heme iron. Further, the invention relates methods for detecting a soluble guanylate cyclase lacking a heme group, and to methods for finding chemical substances which stimulate the activity of a soluble guanylate cyclase lacking a heme group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazole derivatives of the formula I, their preparation and their use in pharmaceuticals: in which X, R1, R1a, R2, R3, R4 and n are as defined in the claims, which are useful pharmaceutically active compounds for the therapy and prophylaxis of illnesses, for example of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac insufficiency, thromboses or atherosclerosis. The compounds of the formula I are capable of modulating the body's production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate “cGMP” and are generally suitable for the therapy and prophylaxis of illnesses which are associated with a disturbed cGMP balance. The invention furthermore relates to processes for preparing compounds of the formula I, to their use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned illnesses and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and also to pharmaceutical preparations which comprise the compounds of the formula I.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein Y, Y1, Yo, R1, R2, R2?, p, R3, R3?, A, B and Y2 have the meanings given in the description, and to salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and use thereof as protein kinase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylated indanyl amines according to the general formula (I) wherein R1—R4 have the meanings given in the description, A is CH2, CHOH or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), B is CH2 or CH—(C1-C3-alkyl), and R5 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, possibly substituted by the substituents listed in the description.

Abstract: A method of stimulating the expression of endothelial NO-synthase in a mammal, which method comprises administering a physiologically active amount of 4-fluoro-N-indan- 2-yl benzamide according to the formula (I) to the said mammal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylated arylcycloalkylamines, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, to methods for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase, and methods of treatment comprising administering such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to acylated indanyl amines according to the general formula (I) wherein R1–R4 have the meanings given in the description, A is CH2, CHOH or CH—(C1–C3-alkyl), B is CH2 or CH—(C1–C3-alkyl), and R5 is an aryl or heteroaryl group, possibly substituted by the substituents listed in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R3 have the meanings given in the claims. Said compounds are valuable active agents in medicaments for the treatment and prophylaxis of diseases, for example cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, angina pectoris, heart failure, thrombosis and atherosclerosis. The compounds of formula (I) are able to modulate the body's own production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) and are generally suitable for the treatment and prophylaxis ofisorders associated with an impaired cGMP balance. The invention also relates to methods for producing compounds of formula (I), to their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of the above diseases and in the preparation of medicaments for such diseases, and to pharmaceutical preparations containing the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to triaza- and tetraaza-anthracenedione derivatives of the formula I, wherein A, B and R1 to R5 are as defined herein. The compounds of formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They are useful in the treatment of various disease states including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency. They upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.