Abstract: Hydrazono-malonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R3? and R4 have the meanings given in Claim 1 act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumors, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for the treatment of conditions which may be improved, at least in part, by increasing TNF ? production. The invention further relates to assays for the identification of an individual at increased risk for or suffering front such conditions and to methods of screening compounds for their ability to enhance TNF ? biosynthesis.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of the formula (I) and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, in which R1, R2, A and R5 are as defined in Claim 1, exhibit phosphodiesterase IV inhibition and can be employed for the treatment of allergic diseases, asthma, chronic bronchitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, such as, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, diabetes mellitus or ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, transplant rejection reactions, cachexia, tumour growth or tumour metastases, sepsis, memory disorders, atherosclerosis and AIDS, furthermore for inhibiting the formation of TNF?.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, X and Q are as defined above and their use as PDE IV inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel finding that inhibition of human CARP protein or of CARP DNA/mRNA may successfully cure heart disorders, especially heart failure in humans. The invention relates, therefore, to pharmaceutical compositions containing substances, preferably of lower molecular weight, which may influence the activity of cardiac CARP. The invention relates, furthermore, to a method of treatment heart failure using CARP inhibitory compounds, to methods for screening these inhibitors and to the use of CARP as diagnostic tool.

Abstract: Hydrazono-malonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R3? and R4 have the meanings given in Claim 1 act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS.

Abstract: Hydrazono-malonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R3? and R4 have the meanings given in Claim 1 act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for the treatment of conditions which may be improved, at least in part, by increasing TNF ? production. The invention further relates to assays for the identification of an individual at increased risk for or suffering from such conditions and to methods of screening compounds for their ability to enhance TNF ? biosysthesis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of type 4 phosphodiesterase inhibitors to treat myocardial diseases.

Abstract: Hydrazono-malonitrile derivatives of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R3′ and R4 have the meanings given in claim 1 act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of the formula (I) and physiologically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, in which R1, R2, A and R5 are as defined in claim 1, exhibit phosphodiesterase IV inhibition and can be employed for the treatment of allergic diseases, asthma, chronic bronchitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other skin diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, such as, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, diabetes mellitus or ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, transplant rejection reactions, cachexia, tumour growth or tumour metastases, sepsis, memory disorders, atherosclerosis and AIDS, furthermore for inhibiting the formation of TNF&agr;.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, X and Q are as defined above and their use as PDE IV inhibitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a highly penis-specific PDE V inhibitor, or a physiologically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, for the production of a medicament for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in males, without the previous circulatory side effects caused by PDE V inhibitors, in particular, with concomitant administration of vasodilators, whose mode of action is by means of the NO/cGMP system.