Abstract: The invention relates to 15,16-methylene-17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7 and R18 have the meanings stated in claim 1, and solvates, hydrates and salts thereof, including all crystal modifications and all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention also relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a drug for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal problems and drugs which contain such derivatives, in particular use in the aforesaid indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferable cases also an antimineralcorticoid and neutral to slight androgenic activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to 17-(1?-propenyl)-17-3?-oxidoestra-4-en-3-one derivatives with the general chemical formula I, where the residues Z, R4, R6a, R6b, R7, R15, R16a, R16b and R18 have the meanings stated in Claim 1, and their solvates, hydrates and salts, including all stereoisomers of these compounds. The invention further relates to the use of these derivatives for the production of a medicinal product for oral contraception and for the treatment of pre-, peri- and postmenopausal complaints and medicinal products that contain said derivatives, and in particular application in the aforementioned indications. The derivatives according to the invention have a progestational and in preferred cases additionally an antimineralocorticoid and neutral to slightly androgenic action.

Abstract: The 15?,16?-methylene-17-hydroxy-19-nor-17-pregna-4-en-3-one-21-carboxylic acid ?-lactone derivatives of the present invention possess progestational efficacy. They have the general chemical formula I, in which Z is selected from the group comprising an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, NOR and NNHSO2R, where R is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, aryl or C7-C20-aralkyl, R4 is hydrogen or halogen, and moreover either: R6a, R6b together form methylene or 1,2-ethanediyl or R6a is hydrogen and R6b is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, and R7 is selected from the group comprising hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkynyl, or: R6a is hydrogen and R6b and R7, together, denote a bond, an oxygen or form methylene, R18 represents hydrogen or C1-C3-alkyl and in addition include their solvates, hydrates, stereoisomers and salts.

Abstract: The 17?-cyano-19-androst-4-ene derivatives of the present invention possess gestagenic activity.

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: Conjugates of epothilones and epothilone derivatives (as effectors) with suitable saccharides or saccharide derivatives (as recognition units) are described. Their production is carried out by the recognition units being reacted with suitable linkers, and the compounds that are produced are conjugated to the effectors. The pharmaceutical use of the conjugates for treating proliferative or angiogenesis-associated processes is described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination comprising (a) a compound selected from the class of prostaglandins and (b) a compound selected from the class of tubulin/microtubule interfering agents and/or (c) a compound selected from the class of cyclooxygenase inhibitors.

Abstract: The 17?-cyano-19-nor-androst-4-ene derivatives of the present invention possess gestagenic activity.

Abstract: The 17?-cyano-18a-homo-19-nor-androst-4-ene derivatives of the present invention possess gestagenic activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds suitable for or already radiolabeled with 18F, methods of making such compounds and use of such compounds for diagnostic imaging. Such labeled compounds are characerized by Formula II, wherein the moieties F, R1, R2, B1,2, Y1,2, Z1,2 and E have the meaning as defined in the specification and claims.

Abstract: This invention relates to the new epothilone derivatives of general formula I, in which substituents Y, Z, R2a, R2b, R3, R4a, R4b, D-E, R5, R6, R7, R8 and X 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 are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanomas, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (psoriasis, arthritis). To avoid uncontrolled proliferation of cells and for better compatibility of medical implants, they can be applied or introduced into polymer materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to the new epothilone derivatives of general formula I, in which substituents Y, Z, R2a, R2b, R3, R4a, R4b, D-E, R5, R6, R7, R8 and X have the meanings that are indicated in more detail 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 are suitable for treating malignant tumors, for example, ovarian, stomach, colon, adeno-, breast, lung, head and neck carcinomas, malignant melanomas, acute lymphocytic and myelocytic leukemia. In addition, they are suitable for anti-angiogenesis therapy as well as for treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases (psoriasis, arthritis). To avoid uncontrolled proliferation of cells and for better compatibility of medical implants, they can be applied or introduced into polymer materials.

Abstract: Conjugates of epothilones and epothilone derivatives (as effectors) with suitable biomolecules (as recognition units) are described. Their production is carried out by the effectors being reacted with suitable linkers, and the compounds that are produced are conjugated to the recognition units. The pharmaceutical use of the conjugates for treating proliferative or angiogenesis-associated processes is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of natural or synthetic Epothilones for the treatment prevention or alleviation of diseases caused by a dysbalance of osteoclast and osteoblast activity, especially osteoporosis.

Abstract: Conjugates of epothilones and epothilone derivatives (as effectors) with suitable biomolecules (as recognition units) are described. Their production is carried out by the effectors being reacted with suitable linkers, and the compounds that are produced are conjugated to the recognition units. The pharmaceutical use of the conjugates for treating proliferative or angiogenesis-associated processes is described.

Abstract: This invention describes a process for the production of C1-C15-fragments of epothilones and derivatives thereof, in which a C1-C6-fragment is linked with a C7-C12-fragment to a C1-C12-fragment, and the latter then is reacted with a C13-15-fragment to form the C1-C15 initial epothilone product that is to be produced. The thus obtained C1-C15 initial epothilone products can be reacted according to known methods to form the actual active ingredients. In addition, the invention relates to the corresponding C1-C12-fragments.

Abstract: Conjugates of epothilones and epothilone derivatives (as effectors) with suitable biomolecules (as recognition units) are described. Their production is carried out by the effectors being reacted with suitable linkers, and the compounds that are produced are conjugated to the recognition units. The pharmaceutical use of the conjugates for treating proliferative or angiogenesis-associated processes is described.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 17?-fluoroalkyl steroids of general formula I as well as their physiologically compatible salts with bases. The new compounds have an extraordinary strong antigestagenic action and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical preparations.