Abstract: The present invention relates to new benzimidazoles of general formula wherein Ra to Rc, A, Ar and B are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, the stereoisomers, the mixtures thereof the prodrugs, the derivatives thereof which contain a group which is negatively charged under physiological conditions, instead of a carboxy group, and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases, which have valuable properties. The compounds of the above general formula I wherein Rc denotes a cyano group are valuable intermediates for preparing the other compounds of general formula I, and the compounds of the above general formula I wherein Rc denotes one of the amidino groups mentioned in claim 1 which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an antithrombotic activity.

Abstract: Quinoxazolines having antithrombotic activity. Exemplary of those disclosed are: 4-{[6-(N-carboxymethyl-quinolin-8-yl-sulphonylamino)-1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoxalin-3-yl]-methyl}-benzamidine, 4-{[6-(1-(N-cyclopentyl-carboxymethylcarbonylamino)-cyclo-propyl)-1-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoxalin-3-yl]-methyl}-benzamidine, and 4-{[7-(N-carboxymethylaminocarbonyl-ethylamino)-4-methyl-quinolin-2-yl]-oxo}-benzamidine.

Abstract: Novel disubstituted bicyclic heterocycles, of which the following are exemplary:(a) 1-methyl-2-[(4-amidinophenyl)-oxymethyl]-5-[N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)-quin oline-8-sulphonylamino]-benzimidazole,(b) 1-methyl-2-[2-(4-amidinophenyl)-ethyl]-5-[N-(N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)-ami nocarbonylmethyl)-quinoline-8-sulphonylamino]-benzimidazole,(c) 1-methyl-2-[N-(4-amidinophenyl)-aminomethyl]-5-[N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)- quinoline-8-sulphonylamino]-benzimidazole and(d) 1-methyl-2-[N-(4-amidinophenyl)-aminomethyl]-5-[N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)- quinoline-8-sulphonylamino]-indole.These are useful for the treatment of thrombotic disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5-membered heterocyclic condensed benzoderivatives of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a to R.sub.c, A, X and Y are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, stereoisomers, mixtures thereof and the salts thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases which have valuable properties.The compounds of the above formula I wherein R.sub.c denotes a cyano group are valuable intermediates for preparing the other compounds of formula I, and the compounds of the above formula I wherein R.sub.c denotes one of the following amidino groups and the tautomers and stereoisomers thereof have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly an antithrombotic activity.

Abstract: New disubstituted bicyclic heterocycles of general formulaR.sub.a --A--Het--B--Ar--E (I)Compounds of the above general formula I, wherein E denotes an R.sub.b NH--C(.dbd.NH)-- group, have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly a thrombin-inhibiting effect and the effect of prolonging thrombin time, and those wherein E denotes a cyano group, are valuable intermediates for preparing the other compounds of general formula I. Exemplary compounds of formula I are:(a) 1-Methyl-2-[N-(4-amidinophenyl)-aminomethyl]-benzimidazol-5-yl-carboxylic acid-N-phenyl-N-(2-hydroxycarbonylethyl)-amide,(b) 1-Methyl-2-[N-(4-amidinophenyl)-aminomethyl]-benzimidazol-5-yl-carboxylic acid-N-(2-pyridyl)-N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)-amide,(c) 1-Methyl-2-[N-(4-amidino-2-methoxy-phenyl)-aminomethyl]-benzimidazol-5-yl- carboxylic acid-N-(2-pyridyl)-N-(hydroxycarbonylmethyl)-amide, and(d) 1-Methyl-2-[N-[4-(N-n-hexyloxycarbonylamidino)phenyl]aminomethyl]-benzimid azol-5-yl-carboxylic acid-N-(2-pyridyl)-N-(2-ethoxycarbonylethyl) amide.

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: This invention relates to a process for preparing recombinant horse and dog interferons and the interferons themselves.

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: 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: This invention relates to a process for preparing recombinant horse and dog interferons and the interferons themselves.

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.

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: Angiotensin-II inhibiting benzimidazoles, useful for the treatment of hypertension.

Abstract: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.2 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: The invention relates to benzimidazoles of general formula ##STR1## Exemplary compounds are: (a) 4'-[[2-Ethyl-4-methyl-6-[(2-dimethylamino-3,4-dioxo-1-cyclobuten-1-yl)amin o]-1H-benzimidazol-1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(b) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(2-cyano-3,3-dimethyl-guanidino)-1H-benzimidazo l-1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(c) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(2,2-dicyano-1-dimethylamino-etheneamino)-1H-be nzimidazol -1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl,(d) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(1-morpholino-2-nitro-etheneamino)-1H-benzimida zol -1 -yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl, and(e) 4'-[[2-n-Propyl-4-methyl-6-(1,1-dimethylamino-2-nitro-etheneamino)-1H-benz imidazol -1-yl]-methyl]-2-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-biphenyl.The new compounds are angiotensin-antagonists.

Abstract: A phenylalkyl derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.a to R.sub.f, A and B are substituents and n is the number 0 or 1.These phenylalkyl derivatives possess angiotensin antagonist activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to substituted benzimidazolyl derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A and R.sub.a to R.sub.c are defined as in claim 1, the mixtures of position isomers thereof and the salts thereof which have valuable properties.These compounds have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly angiotensin-antagonistic effects and preferably angiotensin-II-antagonistic effects.

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.