Abstract: Compounds of formula (1): wherein R1 represents a —C(R2)(R3)—[C(R4)(R5)]m-L-R6 group or —R7; and the preparation and the therapeutic uses of the compounds of formula (1) as agonists of TRPM8 receptors, useful especially in the treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-(chroman-6-yloxy)-thiazoles of the formula I, in which Ar, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula I are inhibitors of the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX), especially of the sodium-calcium exchanger of subtype 1 (NCX1), and are suitable for the treatment of diverse disorders in which intracellular calcium homeostasis is disturbed, such as arrhythmias, heart failure and stroke. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates in fused pyrroledicarboxamides of the formula (I), in which R1 to R9, X, m and n are as defined in claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the acid-sensitive potassium channel TASK-1 and suitable for the treatment of TASK-1 channel-mediated diseases such as arrhythmias, in particular atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and respiratory disorders, in particular sleep-related respiratory disorders like sleep apnea, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein Ht, G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted chroman-6-yloxy-cycloalkanes of the formula (I) in which Ar, R1 to R4, p and q are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX), especially of the sodium-calcium exchanger of subtype 1 (NCX1), and are suitable for the treatment of diverse disorders in which intracellular calcium homeostasis is disturbed, such as arrhythmias, heart failure and stroke. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), their use in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines of formula (I), their use as medicament, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them. The compounds of formula (I) act on the TASK-1 potassium channel. The compounds are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or arterial flutter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-(chroman-6-yloxy)-thiazoles of the formula I, in which Ar, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula I are inhibitors of the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX), especially of the sodium-calcium exchanger of subtype 1 (NCX1), and are suitable for the treatment of diverse disorders in which intracellular calcium homeostasis is disturbed, such as arrhythmias, heart failure and stroke. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aminoindanes and analogs thereof of formula I and the pharmaceutical use thereof. Medicaments which comprise compounds of this type are suitable for the prevention or treatment of diverse disorders such as, for example, of respiratory disorders, cystic fibrosis disorders, acute or chronic renal disorders or bowel disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted chroman-6-yloxy-cycloalkanes of the formula (I) in which Ar, R1 to R4, p and q are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX), especially of the sodium-calcium exchanger of subtype 1 (NCX1), and are suitable for the treatment of diverse disorders in which intracellular calcium homeostasis is disturbed, such as arrhythmias, heart failure and stroke. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein Ht, G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates in fused pyrroledicarboxamides of the formula (I), in which R1 to R9, X, m and n are as defined in claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the acid-sensitive potassium channel TASK-1 and suitable for the treatment of TASK-1 channel-mediated diseases such as arrhythmias, in particular atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and respiratory disorders, in particular sleep-related respiratory disorders like sleep apnea, for example.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein Ht, G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrroledicarboxamides of the formula (I), in which R1 to R9, X, m and n are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the acid-sensitive potassium channel TASK-1 and suitable for the treatment of TASK-1 channel-mediated diseases such as arrhythmias, in particular atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and respiratory disorders, in particular sleep-related respiratory disorders like sleep apnea, for example.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines of formula (I), their use as medicament, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them. The compounds of formula (I) act on the TASK-1 potassium channel. The compounds are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or arterial flutter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted chroman-6-yloxy-cycloalkanes of the formula (I) in which Ar, R1 to R4, p and q are as defined in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are inhibitors of the sodium-calcium exchanger (NCX), especially of the sodium-calcium exchanger of subtype 1 (NCX1), and are suitable for the treatment of diverse disorders in which intracellular calcium homeostasis is disturbed, such as arrhythmias, heart failure and stroke. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I), their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein X, R, R1, R2, D, E1, E2, E3, E4, G1, G2, G3 and G4 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib, wherein G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formulae Ia and Ib, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein X, R, R1, R2, D, E1, E2, E3, E4, G1, G2, G3 and G4 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines of formula (I), their use as medicament, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them. The compounds of formula (I) act on the TASK-1 potassium channel. The compounds are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, D, E, L, G, R10, R30, R40, R50 and R60 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. They are inhibitors of the protease cathepsin A, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, renal diseases, liver diseases or inflammatory diseases, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.