Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an eco-friendly methodology for the conversion of alcohols and aldehydes to amines and amides using an integrated enzyme cascade system with metal- and organocatalysis. More specifically, the present invention relates to synthesis of capsaicinoids starting from vanillin alcohol and using a combination of an enzyme cascade system and catalysts. Furthermore, the method also relates to synthesis of capsaicinoids derivatives starting from vanillin alcohol derivatives and using a combination of an enzyme cascade system and catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an eco-friendly methodology for the conversion of alcohols and aldehydes to amines and amides using an integrated enzyme cascade system with metal- and organocatalysis. More specifically, the present invention relates to synthesis of capsaicinoids starting from vanillin alcohol and using a combination of an enzyme cascade system and catalysts. Furthermore, the method also relates to synthesis of capsaicinoids derivatives starting from vanillin alcohol derivatives and using a combination of an enzyme cascade system and catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a polyamine involving the use of enzymes; in particular to a process performed in aqueous environment; to the polyamines produced by said method; as well as the use of said polyamines for manufacturing paper, for immobilizing enzymes, or for preparing pharmaceutical or cosmetical compositions. The invention also relates to a novel method for in situ regeneration of cofactors NAD(P)+.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a polyamine involving the use of enzymes; in particular to a process performed in aqueous environment; to the polyamines produced by said method; as well as the use of said polyamines for manufacturing paper, for immobilizing enzymes, or for preparing pharmaceutical or cosmetical compositions. The invention also relates to a novel method for in situ regeneration of cofactors NAD(P)+.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) including its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts wherein A is CHR9, wherein R9 is H, C1-C6 alkyl; n is 1-3; B is CHR10, wherein R10 is H, C1-C6 alkyl; m is 1 or 2; D is O or S; E is CR11R12 or NR13, wherein R11 and R12 are, independent of each other, H or C1-C6 alkyl, R13 is H or C1-C6 alkyl; F is C1-C18 alkyl or R4-R7 cycloalkyl, which may be mono- or di-unsaturated and/or substituted, is useful in treating and preventing pulmonary disease characterized by bronchoconstriction; also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutical carrier and, optionally, an anti-asthmatic, a method for its manufacture, and a method for treating or preventing such disease.

Abstract: A compound of the general formula (I) including its pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts wherein A is CHR9, wherein R9 is H, C1-C6 alkyl; n is 1-3; B is CHR10, wherein R10 is H, C1-C6 alkyl; m is 1 or 2; D is O or S or optionally NR16, wherein R16 is H, C1-C6 alkyl or C2-C6 acyl; E is CR11R12 or NR13, wherein R11 and R12 are, independent of each other, H or C1-C6 alkyl, R13 is H or C1-C6 alkyl; F is C1-C18 alkyl which may be mono- or di-unsaturated and/or substituted, is useful in treating and preventing pulmonary disease characterized by bronchoconstriction. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound and methods for their manufacture.