Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes that have an antiestrogenic action with general formula I. In addition, the invention also relates to 17-oxo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as well as 17?-hydroxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as intermediate products in the production of the estratrienes according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent disease, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal by antiprogestins, in particular antiprogestin 11?-(4-acetylphenyl)-17?-hydroxy-17?-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antiprogestin.

Abstract: Benzocycloheptenes of formula (I), in which R1, R2 and Y have the meanings that indicated herein, exhibit selective estrogenic activity on bones and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents, especially for prophylaxis and therapy of osteoporosis:

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula I in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z are as defined in the specification. The compounds are useful in treating malignant tumours, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, breast, adeno-, head and neck carcinomas, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, these compounds are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and arthritis. Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to new antiestrogens of the general formula in which the substituents have the meanings that are explained in more detail in the description. The new compounds are a) pure antiestrogens or b) antiestrogens with partial estrogenic action (tissue-selective estrogens). Based on these properties, the new compounds are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents: in the case of a), for example, for the treatment of breast cancer; in the case of b), for example, for hormone replacement therapy.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes that have an antiestrogenic action with general formula I. In addition, the invention also relates to 17-oxo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as well as 17?-hydroxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as intermediate products in the production of the estratrienes according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes that have an antiestrogenic action with general formula I. In addition, the invention also relates to 17-oxo-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as well as 17?-hydroxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trienes as intermediate products in the production of the estratrienes according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17?-alkyl-17?-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: Benzocycloheptenes of formula (I), in which R1, R2 and Y have the meanings that indicated herein, exhibit selective estrogenic activity on bones and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents, especially for prophylaxis and therapy of osteoporosis:

Abstract: This invention describes the new 6-alkenyl- and 6-alkinyl-epothilone derivatives of general formula (I) in which R1a, R1b, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, Y, D, E, G, Y and Z have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing microtubuli that are formed. They are able to influence the cell-splitting in a phase-specific manner and thus find use in treating diseases or conditions associated with the need for cell growth, division and/or proliferation. Thus the compounds are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (such as psoriasis, arthritis). Methods of use and preparation of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: This invention describes the new benzocycloheptenes of general formula I in which R1, R2 and SK have the meanings that are indicated in the description. The new compounds have selective estrogenic activity on bones and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents, especially for prophylaxis and therapy of osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention describes a 11&bgr;-long-chain-substituted estratriene of general formula (I), in which R11 is a long-chain radical that has a nitrogen atom and optionally a sulfur atom, which in addition can be functionalized in the terminal position with a perfluoroalkyl group or an optionally substituted arly radical. The compound can have antiestrogenic or tissue-selective estrogenic properties and be suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 11&bgr;-halogen-7&agr;-substituted estratrienes of general formula I in which R11 is a fluorine or chlorine atom, and the other substituents have the meanings that are explained in more detail in the description. The compounds have antiestrogenic properties or tissue-selective estrogenic properties and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of progesterone receptor inhibitors for inhibition of growth-factor-dependency of tumor cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for inducing apoptosis in a cell, in particular a breast cancer cell, by the administration of antiprogestins, in particular the antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentaf lu-oroeth yl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to a treatment of cancer wherein an indicator of high risk is an increased amount of tumor cells in the S-phase of the cell cycle, said treatment comprising an antiprogestin, in particular the antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel epothilone derivatives of general formula (1), wherein R5 represents a halogen atom or a cyano group and the other substituents have the meanings as cited in the description. The novel compounds interact with tubulin by stabilizing formed microtubules. They are capable of influencing the cell division in a phase-specific manner and are well-suited for the treatment of malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are well-suited for anti-angiogenesis therapy and for the treatment of chronic inflammable medical disorders (psoriasis, arthritis). In order to prevent uncontrolled cell growths as well as to improve the compatibility of medical implants, the inventive epothilone derivatives can be applied to or introduced into polymeric materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing or treating hormone-dependent disease, in particular breast cancer, in a mammal by antiprogestins, in particular antiprogestin 11&bgr;-(4-acetylphenyl)-17&bgr;-hydroxy-17&agr;-(1,1,2,2,2-pentafluoroethyl)-estra-4,9-dien-3-one or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative or analogue thereof. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said antiprogestin.