Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) RA—CO—N(R2)—(CR12)n—N(R5)—RB and salts or optical active isomers thereof, wherein each R1 independently are the same or different and denotes a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1 to C4 straight of branched alkyl group or a C1 to C4 straight of branched oxyalkyl group; R2 denotes a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C4 straight of branched alkyl group; R5 independently are the same or different and denotes a acyl moiety; RA and RB independently are the same or different and denote a triiodinated phenyl group, preferably a 2,4,6-triiodinated phenyl group further substituted by two groups R3 in the 3 and 5 positions wherein each R3 are the same or different and denote a hydrogen atom or a non-ionic hydrophilic moiety, provided that at least one R3 group in the compound of formula (I) is a hydrophilic moiety; and n denotes a positive integer of 1 to 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. The invention also relates to the use of such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging and in particular in X-ray imaging, and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds which may be used as in vivo imaging agents. The compounds of the invention are useful in a method to image the expression of P2X7 receptors in a subject, as a means to facilitate the diagnosis of a range of disease states.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, thereof; and methods of modulating the activity of a cannabinoid CB2 receptor comprising contacting a compound of Formula I with the cannabinoid CB2 receptor. Also disclosed are methods of imaging of a tissue by positron emission tomography, the method comprising administering to the subject a compound of Formula I, wherein the compound comprises a radioisotope. Also disclosed are methods of measuring the relative concentration of cannabinoid CB2 receptors in tissue of a subject, by using a compound of Formula I which comprises a radioisotope. In addition, method of diagnosing a disorder in a subject are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. More specifically the iodine containing compounds are chemical compounds containing a triamine alkyl central moiety allowing for the arrangement of three iodinated phenyl groups bound thereto. The invention also relates to the use of such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging and in particular in X-ray imaging and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds and to diagnostic compositions containing such compounds where the compounds are iodine containing compounds. More specifically the iodine containing compounds are chemical compounds containing an aliphatic N-heterocyclic central moiety such as pyrrolidine or piperidine heterocycles allowing for the arrangement of three iodinated phenyl groups bound thereto. The invention also relates to the use of such diagnostic compositions as contrast agents in diagnostic imaging, in particular in X-ray imaging, and to contrast media containing such compounds.

Abstract: Cathepsin S is a highly active cysteine protease belonging to the papain superfamily. It is found mainly in lymph nodes, spleen, and macrophages and this limited occurrence suggests the potential involvement of this enzyme in the pathogenesis of degenerative disease. The invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of the cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily and more particularly to Cathepsin S. The inhibitors are Furanone derivatives of Formula (II) which have a characteristic non-hydrogen substituent R5. They are selective over other members of the family and in particular show selectivity over other members of the Cathepsin family such as L and K.

Abstract: Cathepsin S is a highly active cysteine protease belonging to the papain superfamily. It is found mainly in lymph nodes, spleen, and macrophages and this limited occurrence suggests the potential involvement of this enzyme in the pathogenesis of degenerative disease. The invention relates to novel protease inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of the cysteine proteases of the papain superfamily and more particularly to Cathepsin S. The inhibitors are Furanone derivatives of Formula (II) which have a characteristic non-hydrogen substituent R5. They are selective over other members of the family and in particular show selectivity over other members of the Cathepsin family such as L and K.