Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula I in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z are as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful in treating malignant tumours, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, breast, adeno-, head and neck carcinomas, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, these compounds are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and arthritis. Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 19-nor-17?-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-17?-ols with a 21,16?-lactone ring with a long-chain substituent in 11?-position of general formula II in which R11 means a straight-chain alkyl radical with 6 to 17 carbon atoms, and R3 and R13 have the meanings that are explained in more detail in the description. The compounds act in a tissue-selective manner as pure antiestrogens and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents because of these properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Epothilones in the treatment of bone metastases and bone tumors or cancers, more particularly in treating, preventing or alleviating bone metastasis in a cancer patient.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes that have an antiestrogenic action with general formula I. In addition, the invention also relates to 17-oxo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as well as 17?-hydroxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as intermediate products in the production of the estratrienes according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes that have an antiestrogenic action with general formula I. In addition, the invention also relates to 17-oxo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as well as 17?-hydroxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as intermediate products in the production of the estratrienes according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to new 19-nor-17?-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-17?-ols with a 21,16?-lactone ring with a long-chain substituent in 11?-position of general formula II in which R11 is a long-chain alkyl radical that has a nitrogen atom that can be substituted in terminal position with a perfluoroalkyl group. The compounds act in a tissue-selective manner as pure antiestrogens and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents because of these properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to anti-androgenic N-[?-[3-[4-cyano-3-(trifluoromethyl)-phenyl]-5,5-dimethyl-4-oxo-2-thioxoimidazolidin-1-yl]alkyl]-substituted pyrrolidines of general formula I, with a strongly pronounced antiproliferative profile of action; process for the production of the compounds of general formula I, pharmaceutical preparations and the use for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to new piperazine derivatives of general formula I, in which V, W, n, R, R?, i, j, Y and Z have the meaning that is indicated in the description. The compounds according to the invention are distinguished by a diazacycloalkane substituent. They have at their disposal a special action with respect to the action that destabilizes the androgen receptor and can be used, for example, for treating prostrate cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent diseases, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal, by a combination of an progesterone-receptor antagonist, in particular the progesterone-receptor antagonist 11?-(4-acetylphenyl)-17?-hydroxy-17?-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof, and a pure antiestrogen, in particular a compound of general formula I as defined in the specification, for instance 11?-Fluoro-17?-methyl-7?-{5-[methyl(8,8,9,9,9-pentafluorononyl)amino]pentyl}-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17?-diol. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent diseases, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal, by a combination of an antiprogestin, in particular the antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof, and a pure antiestrogen, in particular a compound of general formula I as defined in the specification, for instance 11&bgr;-Fluoro-17&agr;-methyl-7&agr;-{5-[methyl(8,8,9,9,9-pentafluorononyl)amino]pentyl}-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17&bgr;-diol. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combination.

Abstract: Substituted N-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-cyclopentapyrazol-3-yl) derivatives, their production, as well as intermediate products for their production, and the use as pharmaceutical agents for treating various diseases are described.

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: Conjugates of epothilones and epothilone derivatives (as effectors) with suitable saccharides or saccharide derivatives (as recognition units) are described. Their production is carried out by the recognition units being reacted with suitable linkers, and the compounds that are produced are conjugated to the effectors. The pharmaceutical use of the conjugates for treating proliferative or angiogenesis-associated processes is described.

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: Substituted N-(1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-cyclopentapyrazol-3-yl) derivatives, their production, as well as intermediate products for their production, and the use as pharmaceutical agents for treating various diseases are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for inducing apoptosis in a cell, in particular a breast cancer cell, by the administration of antiprogestins, in particular the antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentaf lu-oroeth yl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to a treatment of cancer wherein an indicator of high risk is an increased amount of tumor cells in the S-phase of the cell cycle, said treatment comprising an antiprogestin, in particular the antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel epothilone derivatives of general formula (1), wherein R5 represents a halogen atom or a cyano group and the other substituents have the meanings as cited in the description. The novel compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing formed microtubules. They are capable of influencing the cell division in a phase-specific manner and are well-suited for the treatment of malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are well-suited for anti-angiogenesis therapy and for the treatment of chronic inflammable medical disorders (psoriasis, arthritis). In order to prevent uncontrolled cell growths as well as to improve the compatibility of medical implants, the inventive epothilone derivatives can be applied to or introduced into polymeric materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent disease, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal by antiprogestins, in particular antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antiprogestin.