Abstract: The present invention relates to indol-3-yl-carbonyl-piperidin and piperazin derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the residues R1 to R3 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for preparation of the compounds and compositions. The invention further relates to methods for treating dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to indol-3-yl-carbonyl-spiro-piperidine derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the spiro-piperidine head group A and the residues R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods for preparing the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in the treatment of dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxious and depressive disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Indol-3-yl-carbonyl-piperidin-benzoimidazol derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the residues R1 to R7 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, their use in treating dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephritic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders, and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3 and n are as described in the description which process comprises reacting compounds of formula II wherein R1, R2, R3, n and R4 are as described in the description, with a protease in an aqueous system containing an organic co-solvent. The compound of formula I are useful for the preparation of 1,5-benzothiazepines which are useful as enzyme inhibitors, such as protease, interleukin-1?-converting enzyme, elastase or angiotensin converting enzyme, GPCR antagonists (cholecystokinin, angiotensin II receptor).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases such as obesity by selective modulation of CB1 receptors.

Abstract: This invention relates to new tetronic and tetramic acid derivatives with beta-secretase inhibitory activity of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R5?, R6 and R6? are as defined hereinabove, to processes for their preparation, compositions containing said tetronic and tetramic acid derivatives and their use in the treatment and prevention of diseases modulated by an inhibitor of ?-secretase, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases such as obesity by selective modulation of CB1 receptors.

Abstract: The compound (R)-(1?-benzyl-3-bromo-[1,3?]bipyrrolidinyl-2-one) which is an intermediate for antibacterial vinylpyrrolidinone-cephalosporin derivatives.

Abstract: A new process is disclosed for the preparation of bipyrrolidinyl compounds of formula I wherein * signifies an asymmetric center with an (R) or (S) configuration and X represents chlorine, bromine or iodine. The compounds of formula I are important building blocks for the production of useful products in the chemical and in the pharmaceutical industry. In particular they are useful for the production of antibacterial substances such as vinylpyrrolidinone-cephalosporin derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula 1

Abstract: New process for the preparation of bipyrrolidinyl compounds of formula I wherein * signifies an asymmetric centre with an (R) or (S) configuration and X represents chlorine, bromine or iodine. The compounds of formula I are important building blocks for the production of useful products in the chemical and in the pharmaceutical industry. In particular they are useful for the production of antibacterial substances for example like vinylpyrrolidinone-cephalosporin derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for the preparation compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of D-asparagine derivatives of formula I wherein R1 is an amino protecting group and R2 is an alkyl, a substituted alkyl or a group of formula A R3(OCH2CH2)n—  A wherein R3 is hydrogen or an lower alkyl group and n is 1, 2 or 3, which process comprises reacting a compound of formula II wherein R1 and R2 are as defined above, with a protease in an aqueous solution at a pH of 6.0-7.5 and an organic solvent, and subsequently extracting the enantiomeric pure product of formula I. Compounds of formula I can be used as intermediates in the production of antibacterial substances.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of D-asparagine derivatives of formula I 1

Abstract: A process is described for preparing certain 4-alkyl- or 4-aryl-pyridine derivatives.

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