Abstract: This invention provides the use of an Epothilone, which shows an average distribution coefficient between plasma and brain of 0.3 to 1.5 in the mouse intravenous bolus injection assay, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a brain disease associated with proliferative processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17&agr;-alkyl-17&bgr;-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&bgr;-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&agr;-alkyl-17&bgr;-oxy-estratrienes for the production of pharmaceutical agents as well as pharmaceutical preparations that contain at least one 17&agr;-alkyl-17&bgr;-oxy-estratriene as well as at least one pharmaceutically compatible vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to new antiestrogens of the general formula 1

Abstract: The invention relates to novel epothilon derivatives which are characterized by an oxygen atom in position 9 of the epothilon skeleton. The novel compounds interact with tubulin, stabilizing formed microtubuli. They can influence cell division in a phase-specific manner and are suitable for use in the treatment of malignant tumors such as ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno, breast, lungs, head and neck carcinoma, malignant melanoma, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukaemia. They are also suitable for anti-angiogenesis thereapy and for use in the treatment of chronic inflamatory diseases (psoriasis, arthritis). In order to avoid uncontrolled proliferation of cells on and to improve the compatibility of medical implants, they can be placed on or in polymer materials. The inventive compounds can be used on their own or to obtain additive or synergistic effects in combination with other classes of substances and principles which can be used in tumoral therapy.

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: This invention describes the new 11&bgr;-halogen-7&agr;-substituted estratrienes of general formula I 1

Abstract: This invention describes the new benzocycloheptenes of general formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for preventing and treating prostate diseases, in particular prostate cancer and benign prostate hyperplasia, in male mammals 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.

Abstract: Benzocycloheptenes of general formula I in which R1, R2 and Y have the meanings indicated herein, have antiestrogenic activity on and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents, especially for prophylaxis and therapy of osteoporosis.

Abstract: This invention describes the new benzocycloheptenes of general formula I 1

Abstract: This invention describes the new 7&agr;-(5-methylaminopentyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which R2 stands for a hydrogen or fluorine atom, R17 stands for a hydrogen atom, a methyl or ethinyl group, n stands for 2, 3 or 4, and x stands for 0, 1 or 2. The new compounds are strong, pure antiestrogens and can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents for treatment of estrogen-dependent diseases, for example, breast cancer, endometrial carcinoma, prostatic hyperplasia, anovulatory infertility and melanoma.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7&agr;-(&egr;-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action. The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to new antiestrogens of the general formula ##STR1## 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: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.