Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the isoform composition of erythropoietin, comprising the following steps: a) isoelectrical focusing of a sample comprising erythropoietin in a gel over a pH range having a lower limit of 2.5 to 3.5 and an upper limit of 5 to 8, wherein the sample comprising erythropoietin originates from a culture supernatant of erythropoietin producing eukaryotic cells; b) transferring of the proteins comprised and separated in the gel to a membrane; c) verifying the erythropoietin bound to the membrane by specific antibodies; and to a method for in-process control of culture supernatants of erythropoietin producing eukaryotic cells during the fermentative production process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the fermentative continuous production of erythropoietin, where eukaryotic erythropoietin-producing cells are cultured in a perfusion reactor while retaining the cells, the glucose concentration in the culture supernatant being adjusted via the perfusion rate and the cell number via the cell retention rate and/or the outward transferal of defined amounts of cell-containing culture medium from the bioreactor within preset zones.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing erythropoietin, wherein culture supernatant of erythropoietin-producing eukaryotic cells containing erythropoietin are subjected to the following steps: a) Removing the cell components; and b) treating the product from a) to the following chromatography steps in the sequence indicated i) reversed phase chromatography; ii) anion exchange chromatography; iii) hydroxyapatite chromatography.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hIL-4 mutant proteins, to processes for preparing them, and to their use as medicaments, in particular in overshooting, falsely regulated immune reactions and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: Trisubstituted biphenyls are prepared by reacting corresponding pyridones with biphenylmethyl halogen compounds. The trisubstituted biphenyls can be employed as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenylacetic acid derivatives which are substituted by a five-membered nitrogen heterocycle bonded via an N atom. They are prepared by reaction of phenylacetic acid derivatives substituted with leaving groups with the appropriate nitrogen heterocycles and can be used as active substances in medicaments for the treatment of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Substituted pyridines and 2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridines are prepared by reaction of correspondingly substituted halogenobenzenes with tetrazolylboronic acids. The substituted pyridines and 2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridines according to the invention can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Heterocyclylcarbonyl substituted benzofuranyl- and thiophenyl-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting appropriately substituted hydroxybenzene butanoic acid esters with heterocyclic ketones. The inventive compounds can be used for the preparation of medicaments, particularly of medicaments for the treatment and prevention of acute and chronic inflammatory processes.

Abstract: Sulphonylbenzyl-substituted imidazolylpropenoic acid derivatives can be prepared by reacting sulphonylbenzyl-substituted aldehydes with appropriate CH-acidic compounds and then dehydrating.The sulphonylbenzyl-substituted imidazolylpropenoic acid derivatives can be used in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: 6-Amino-benzofuryl- and thienyl-derivatives can be prepared by reacting appropriate amino-substituted benzoyl phenols with appropriate substituted acetophenones and subsequent modification of the substituents. The compounds are useful for the treatment of actual and chronic inflammatory diseases, particularly of the airways and the gastro-intestinal tract.

Abstract: Substituted biphenylpyridones can be prepared by alkylating pyridones on the nitrogen. The substituted biphenylpyridones are suitable as active substances in medicaments, in particular in hypotensive and anti-atherosclerotic medicaments.

Abstract: Antihypertensive and antiatherosclerotic trisubstituted biphenyls of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a carboxyl radical or represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl radical,R.sub.2 represents straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl,R.sub.3 represents halogen, hydroxyl, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, carboxamido, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkoxycarbonyl or nitroandR.sub.4 represents a carboxyl radical or represents tetrazolyl,and salts thereof.

Abstract: The substituted monopyridyl and bipyridyl derivatives are prepared by reacting substituted pyridine halides with phenylboronic acids. They are suitable for use as active compounds in medicaments for treating arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Phenylglycinamides of heterocyclically substituted phenylacetic acid derivatives are prepared by reacting phenylacetic acids with glycinamides. The compounds can be used as active compounds in medicaments.

Abstract: The inventive Oxalylamino-benzofuran- and benzothienyl-derivatives are prepared by reacting the appropriate amino substituted benzofuranes and benzothiophenes with oxalic acid derivatives. The inventive compounds are suitable for the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory processes, particularly of the airways.

Abstract: Novel substituted 2,4-imidazolidinediones are prepared either by reaction of .alpha.-aminocarboxylic acid derivatives with appropriately substituted biphenylmethyl halides and subsequent cyclization with isocyanates or by reaction of N-benzyl-substituted .alpha.-aminocarboxylic acid derivatives with tetrazolylphenylboronic acids or by reaction of sulphonyl-substituted benzyl halides with .alpha.-aminocarboxylic acid derivatives and subsequent cyclization with isocyanates. The compounds according to the invention can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, preferably for the treatment of arterial hypertension and arteriosclerosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to phenylacetic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## which are substituted by a five-membered nitrogen heterocycle bonded via an N atom. They are prepared by reaction of phenylacetic acid derivatives substituted with leaving groups with the appropriate nitrogen heterocycles and can be used as active substances in medicaments for the treatment of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: The Benzofuranyl- and -thiophenyl-alkane-carboxylic acid derivatives are prepared Tby cyclisation of hydroxy acetophenones and related compounds or by Wittig-reaction of benzofuranyl aldehydes. The compounds can be used to prepared medicaments.

Abstract: Substituted pyridines and 2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridines are prepared by reaction of correspondingly substituted halogenobenzenes with tetrazolylboronic acids. The substituted pyridines and 2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridines according to the invention can be employed as active compounds in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of arterial hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Sulphonylbenzyl-substituted imidazolylpropenoic acid derivatives can be prepared by reacting sulphonylbenzyl-substituted aldehydes with appropriate CH-acidic compounds and then dehydrating.The sulphonylbenzyl-substituted imidazolylpropenoic acid derivatives can be used in medicaments, in particular for the treatment of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.