Abstract: A compound of formula (I), an isomer, metabolite, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof is disclosed. Compounds of the invention possess utility as a tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) and are useful in hormonal therapy, e.g. in the treatment or prevention of hypogonadism, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, benign prostate hyperplasia, obesity associated with a metabolic syndrome, male and female sexual dysfunction and reduced libido, and androgen decline in aging male or female.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), an isomer, metabolite, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof is disclosed. Compounds of the invention possess utility as a tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) and are useful in hormonal therapy, e.g. in the treatment or prevention of hypogonadism, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, benign prostate hyperplasia, obesity associated with a metabolic syndrome, male and female sexual dysfunction and reduced libido, and androgen decline in aging male or female.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4, X and A are as defined in the claims and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, are disclosed. The compounds of formula (I) possess utility as tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators (SARM) and are useful in hormonal therapy, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of male hypogonadism and age-related conditions such as andropause.

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula I wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R4 is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, R5 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R4 and R5 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbonyl group, R6, R7 and R8 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C2-C4-alkenyl, C3-C7-cycloalkyl, hydroxy, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-hydroxyalkyl, thiol, C1-4-alkylthio, C1-4-alkylthiol, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro or optionally substituted amino, X is —CHR9—(CHR10)m—, m is 0 or 1, and R9 and R10 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof, their preparation, use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are described.

Abstract: An imidazole derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or derivative thereof. The compounds of formula I exhibit affinity for alpha2 adrenoceptors.

Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein R1 to R3, —A—, m and t are as defined in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, useful as an alpha2 adrenergic agent.

Abstract: A compound of formula I 1

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula I 1

Abstract: An imidazole derivative of formula (I) 1

Abstract: Imidazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, R4 is hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy or C1-C4-alkoxy, R5 is hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl or R4 and R5 together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a carbonyl group, R6, R7 and R8 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C2-C4-alkenyl, C3-C7-cycloalkyl, hydroxy, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-hydroxyalkyl, thiol, C1-4-alkylthio, C1-4-alkylthiol, halogen, trifluoromethyl, nitro or optionally substituted amino, X is —CHR9—(CHR10)m—, m is 0 or 1, and R9 and R10 are each the same or different and are independently hydrogen or C1-C4-alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester or salt thereof, their preparation, use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are described.