Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating one or more sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual, including related symptoms. The method comprises administering to the individual a tetrahydropyridine derivative in an amount effective to treat sodium channel related diseases or disorders in individuals. These compounds are generally categorized as Ritalin related compounds. The present invention also provides compounds for use in the treatment of and also for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual. A method is further provided for the preparation and isolation of the derivatives of the compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating one or more sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual, including related symptoms. The method comprises administering to the individual a tetrahydropyridine derivative in an amount effective to treat sodium channel related diseases or disorders in individuals. These compounds are generally categorised as Ritalin related compounds. The present invention also provides compounds for use in the treatment of and also for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual. A method is further provided for the preparation and isolation of the derivatives of the compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating one or more sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual, including related symptoms. The method comprises administering to the individual a tetrahydropyridine derivative in an amount effective to treat sodium channel related diseases or disorders in individuals. These compounds are generally categorised as Ritalin related compounds. The present invention also provides compounds for use in the treatment of and also for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of sodium channel related diseases or disorders in an individual. A method is further provided for the preparation and isolation of the derivatives of the compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula wherein A, Z, X, n, m, R, R2, R3, R4 and R11 are defined as in claims 1 to 5, their tautomers, their diastereomers, their enantiomers, the mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them as well as their use for the production and purification of antibodies and as labelled compounds in RIA- and ELISA assays and as diagnostic or analytical aids in neurotransmitter research.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified amino acids of general formula 1

Abstract: NPY-antagonistic compounds of the formula ##STR1## Exemplary are: (A) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(B) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -[bis(4-chlorphenyl)acetyl]-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(C) (R)-N-[[4-Aminocarbonylaminomethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-argininamide-trifluoracetate;(D) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethoxycarbonylmethylamino-carbonylaminomethyl)phe nyl]methyl]-argininamide-trifluoroacetate;(E) (R,S)-N.sup.5 -(Aminoiminomethyl)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-[(4-hy-droxyphenyl)methyl]-N.sup.5 -methyl-ornithinamide-hydrochloride;(F) (R)-N-[[4-(Aminocarbonylmethyl)phenyl]methyl]-N.sup.2 -(diphenyl-acetyl)-argininamide-diacetate;(G) (R)-N.sup.2 -(Diphenylacetyl)-N-[[4-(ethylaminocarbonylamino-methyl)-phenyl]methyl]-ar gininamide-bis-(trifluoroacetate); and,(H) (R)-N.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined in claim 1,1 and 3 isomer mixtures thereof and addition salts thereof which have valuable properties.In particular, the novel compounds are angiotensin II antagonists.

Abstract: Amino acid derivatives, suitable for the treatment of obesity. The following compound is exemplary of the class: (R,S)-N.sup.2 -(diphenylacetyl)-N-?(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl!-N.sup.5 -(1H-imidazol-2-yl)-ornithinamide.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined herein, the 1-, 3-isomer mixtures thereof and the addition salts thereof. The new compounds are useful, in particular, as angiotensin antagonists.

Abstract: New condensed diazepinones of general formula I ##STR1## wherein B represents one of the divalent groups ##STR2## and X, l, m, n and R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are as defined herein, as well as the salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids and processes for preparing them.These compounds are useful for improving or normalising arteriosclerotically induced disorders of cerebral blood flow, for treating diseases of the central nervous system, particularly Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and as vagal pacemakers for treating bradycardia and bradyarrhythmia, and also for improving memory performance.

Abstract: Amino acid derivatives, suitable for the treatment of obesity. The following compound is exemplary of the class: (R)-N2-(diphenylacetyl)-N-[(4-hydroxyphenyl) methyl]-argininamide-acetate.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An exemplary compound is: 4'-[(2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-(2-N-morpholinoethyl)-imidazol-4-yl)-benzimi dazol-1-yl)-methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: New condensed diazepinones of general formula I ##STR1## wherein B represents one of the divalent groups ##STR2## and X, l, m, n and R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 are as defined herein, as well as the salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids and processes for preparing them.These compounds are useful for improving or normalising arteriosclerotically induced disorders of cerebral blood flow, for treating diseases of the central nervous system, particularly Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and as vagal pacemakers for treating bradycardia and bradyarrhythmia, and also for improving memory performance.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo [1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An exemplary compound is: 4'-[(2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(butanesultam-1-yl)benzimidazol-1-yl)-methyl]-b iphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl. An compound is:4'-[(2-Ethyl-4-methyl-6-(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl)-ben zimidazol-1-yl)-methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are angiotensin-II antagonists of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is, other than hydrogen and, inter alia, halogen, lower alkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sub.2 is, inter alia, optionally substituted benzimidazol-2-yl, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-yl, butanesultam-1-yl, imidazol-4-yl, and tetrahydobenzimidazol-2-yl; R.sub.3 is, inter alia, lower alkyl; and, R.sub.4 is an acidic group, such as carboxyl or tetrazolyl.An exemplary compound is:(a) 4'-[[2-n-propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-methylbenzimidazole-2-yl)-benzimidazol-1-yl] methyl]-biphenyl-2-carboxylic acid.