Abstract: The invention relates to a group of 1H-imidazole derivatives which are modulators of cannabinoid receptors, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these 1H-imidazole derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders in which cannabinoid receptors are involved. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R, R1—R4 and X have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of novel 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives which are potent cannabinoid (CB1) receptor antagonists with utility for the treatment of diseases connected with disorders of the cannabinoid system. The compounds have the general formula (Ia) or (Ib) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of these compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these compounds as an active component.

Abstract: Methods of treating one or more medical conditions by administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a CBx modulator having KATP channel modulating properties are described herein. Also described are methods of using a CBx modulator having KATP channel modulating properties to treat one or more medical conditions.

Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising therapeutically effective quantities of (i) a KATP channel modulator; and (ii) a CBx modulator. Also described herein are methods of making and using these compositions.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 4,5-dihydro-(1H)-pyrazole(pyrazoline) derivatives as cannabinoid CB1 receptor modulators, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, methods for preparing novel intermediates useful for their synthesis, and methods for preparing compositions. The invention also relates to the uses of such compounds and compositions, particularly their use in administering them to patients to achieve a therapeutic effect in disorders in which CB1 receptors are involved, or that can be treated via manipulation of those receptors. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,4-tri-substituted imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these imidazoline derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The compounds have the general formula. (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,4-tri-substituted imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these imidazoline derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of 1H-imidazole derivatives which are modulators of cannabinoid CB2 receptors, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these 1H-imidazole derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of disorders in which cannabinoid CB2 receptors are involved. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R1-R4 have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,4,5-tetrasubstituted imidazole derivatives as selective cannabinoid CB1 receptor modulators, in particular CB1 receptor antagonists or inverse agonists having a high CB1/CB2 receptor subtype selectivity, to methods for the preparation of these compounds and to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazole derivatives. The invention also relates to the use of a compound disclosed herein for the manufacture of a medicament giving a beneficial effect. A beneficial effect is disclosed herein or apparent to a person skilled in the art from the specification and general knowledge in the art. The invention also relates to the use of a compound of the invention for the manufacture of a medicament for treating or preventing a disease or condition. More particularly, the invention relates to a new use for the treatment of a disease or condition disclosed herein or apparent to a person skilled in the art from the specification and general knowledge in the art.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates to a novel medical use of 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds which are potent antagonists of the cannabis CB1-receptor. Said compounds are particularly suitable in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of CB1 receptor related diseases in juvenile patients and/or for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of drug induced obesity in juvenile as well as in adolescent patients. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the group Bb represents sulfonyl or carbonyl, and the substituents R, R1, R2 and R3, and the group Aa are defined as shown in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,2,4-tri-substituted imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazoline derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these imidazoline derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,3,5-trisubstituted 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives as CB1 antagonists, to methods for the preparation of these compounds and to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said pyrazole derivatives. The invention also relates to the use of a compound disclosed herein for the manufacture of a medicament giving a beneficial effect. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel medical use of e.g. 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole compounds which are potent antagonists of the cannabis CB1-receptor in combination with lipase inhibitors. Said compounds are particularly suitable in combination with lipase inhibitors in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of obesity in adolescent or in juvenile patients and/or for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of drug induced obesity in juvenile as well as in adolescent patients. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the group Bb represents sulfonyl or carbonyl, and the substituents R, R1, R2 and R3, and the group Aa are defined as shown in the description. Preferred lipase inhibitors are orlistat, panclicins, ATL-962 and/or lipstatin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of 1H-imidazole derivatives which are modulators of cannabinoid receptors, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of said imidazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these intermediates, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these 1H-imidazole derivatives as active ingredient, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders in which cannabinoid receptors are involved. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R, R1-R4 and X have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel medical use of compounds with CB1-receptor activity selected from the group of 4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrazole derivatives, 1H-Imidazole derivatives, thiazole derivatives and/or 1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide derivatives, as each defined in the specification, or of a prodrug thereof, a tautomer thereof or a salt thereof, in the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of CB1 receptor related diseases in juvenile patients and/or for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of drug induced obesity in juvenile, as well as in adolescent, patients. Furthermore, the invention pertains to the use of said compounds with CB1-receptor activity in combination with lipase inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of thiazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one these compounds as active ingredient, as well to the use of these compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders and other diseases involving cannabinoid CB neurotransmission. The thiazole derivatives of the invention are either cannabinoid (CB) receptor antagonists, CB receptor agonists, CB receptor inverse agonists or CB receptor partial agonists. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R, R1 and X have the meanings given in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a group of novel 1H-imidazole derivatives, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more of these compounds as an active component. These 1H-imidazole derivatives are potent cannabinoid-CB1 receptor agonists, partial agonists or antagonists, useful for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders, as well as and other diseases involving cannabinoid neurotransmission. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein R and R1-R4 have the meanings given in the specification.