Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel imidazopyridine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and A are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used for the treatment of various diseases, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel anthranilic acid derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 to R14, m and n are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds are HM74A agonists and can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel nitrogen-containing heteroaryl derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A1, A2, and Y are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of schizophrenia which comprises administering a compound of formula wherein the substituents are as described herein or a pharmaceutically active acid-addition salt thereof. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia through dual inhibition of NK1 and NK3 receptors. The invention also provides novel compounds with formula I and methods for preparing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of schizophrenia which comprises administering a compound of formula wherein the substituents are as described herein or a pharmaceutically active acid-addition salt thereof. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia through dual inhibition of NK1 and NK3 receptors. The invention also provides novel compounds with formula I and methods for preparing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel aza-pyridopyrimidinone derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, X2, X3, Y, Z, m and n are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds are HM74A agonists and can be used in treating or preventing diseases which are modulated by HM74A agonists.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel imidazopyridine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and A are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used for the treatment of various diseases, including central nervous system disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, and n are as described in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I can be used for the treatment of 5-HT5A receptor antagonists related diseases, which include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, panic disorders, agoraphobia, social phobia, obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, pain, memory disorders, disorders of eating behaviors, sexual dysfunction, sleep disorders, withdrawal from abuse of drugs, motor disorders such as Parkinson's disease, dementia in Parkinson's disease, neuroleptic-induced Parkinsonism and tardive dyskinesias, as well as other psychiatric disorders and gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 are as described in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and tautomers thereof. Compounds of formula I have good activity on the 5-HT5A receptor. Therefore, the invention provides a method for treating diseases related to this receptor, for example, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and schizophrenia.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel pyridazinone derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used as pharmaceuticals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, aryl, n, and m are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts and tautomeric forms thereof. Such compounds have good activity on the 5-HT5A receptor. Therefore, the invention provides methods for the treatment of certain CNS disorders with such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with novel pyridazinones of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit PDE10A and can be used for the treatment of CNS disorders.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel anthranilic acid derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 to R14, m and n are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds are HM74A agonists and can be used as medicaments.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel pyridopyrimidinone derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1 to R8, X, Y, m and n are as defined in the description and in the claims. The compounds of the present invention are HM74A agonists with improved properties compared to niacin and can be used for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and other related diseases associated with HM74A.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the treatment of schizophrenia which comprises administering a compound of formula wherein the substituents are as described herein or a pharmaceutically active acid-addition salt thereof. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia through dual inhibition of NK1 and NK3 receptors. The invention also provides novel compounds with formula I and methods for preparing compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein A, n, R1a to R1e and R2 to R5 are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are glucocorticoid receptor antagonists useful for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, adrenal imbalance or depression.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel aza-pyridopyrimidinone derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, X2, X3, Y, Z, m and n are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds are HM74A agonists and can be used in treating or preventing diseases which are modulated by HM74A agonists.

Abstract: The invention relates to malonamide derivatives of formula wherein each of the variables are as defined in the specification and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds are ?-secretase inhibitors. Thus, the invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and to a method of treating Alzheimer's disease by administering the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating 5-HT5A receptor related diseases which comprises administering compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, aryl, and n are defined in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, and n are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I have a good activity on the 5-HT5A receptor. Therefore, the invention provides the use of a compound of formula I for 5-HT5A receptor related diseases, such as anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and schizophrenia.