Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonamides of formula (I) wherein A, R1, and R2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are medicaments comprising the compounds of formula (I) and their use for the treatment of metabolic and/or cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonamides of formula (I) wherein A, R1, and R2 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are medicaments comprising the compounds of formula (I) and their use for the treatment of metabolic and/or cardiovascular diseases.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to crystals of glucokinase regulatory protein (GKRP) and of GKRP variants, to the molecular biology of certain GKRP variants, to processes for the crystallization of GKRP and GKRP variants, to such crystals and corresponding structural information obtained by X-ray crystallography. Such crystals and crystallographic data can be used for the identification of compounds that bind to GKRP, especially of compounds that inhibit GKRP or interfere with the interaction of GKRP with its natural interacting partner Glucokinase (GK).

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of a cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, or renal disease or condition in a human or mammal patient, the method comprising administering to the patient in need thereof an effective amount of: (a) telmisartan or a polymorph or salt thereof; and (b) simvastatin.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of angiotensin II receptor antagonists for treating people in whom type 2 diabetes mellitus has been diagnosed or who are suspected of prediabetes, for preventing diabetes or for treating metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with normal blood pressure.

Abstract: A method for the prevention or treatment of a cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, or renal disease or condition in a human or mammal patient, the method comprising administering to the patient in need thereof an effective amount of: (a) telmisartan or a polymorph or salt thereof; and (b) simvastatin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, pulmonary or renal diseases by improving endothelial function and achieving protection of organs, tissues and blood vessels in indications in which control of blood pressure and lipid levels are necessary, particularly in people in whom type 2 diabetes mellitus has been diagnosed or who are suspected of prediabetes, for preventing diabetes and prediabetes, or for the treatment of Metabolic Syndrome and insulin resistance in patients with normal blood pressure. The process comprises generally administering effective amounts of telmisartan or a polymorph or salt thereof and atorvastatin. The invention further relates to suitable pharmaceutical compositions which contain telmisartan or a polymorph or salt thereof and atorvastatin, as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in the prevention or treatment of these diseases.