Abstract: A novel class of compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of any diseases and disorders, wherein a glucagon antagonistic action is beneficial, such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, disorders of the lipid metabolism, such as dyslipidemia, and obesity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them as well as their use for the production of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: Novel compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment of any diseases and disorders, wherein a glucagon antagonistic action is beneficial, such as hyperglycemia, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, disorders of the lipid metabolism and obesity.

Abstract: The nonenzymatic glycation and crosslinking of proteins is a part of the aging process with the glycation endproducts and crosslinking of long-lived proteins increasing with age. This process is increased at elevated concentrations of reducing sugars in the blood and in the intracellular environment such as occurs with diabetes. The structural and functional integrity of the affected molecules become disturbed by these modifications and can result in severe consequences. The compounds of the present invention can be used to inhibit this process of nonenzymatic glycation and therefore to inhibit some of the ill effects caused by diabetes or by aging. The compounds are also useful for preventing premature aging, spoilage of proteins in food and can prevent discoloration of teeth.

Abstract: The invention relates to acyl-3-carboxyphenylurea derivatives and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives.

Abstract: Diacylhydrazine derivatives of general formula (I) wherein X, Y, Z, R1, 2 and R3 are as defined herein, and their physiologically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, are integrin inhibitors and can be used to combat thromboses, myocardial infarcts, coronary cardiac diseases, arteriosclerosis, inflammations, tumors, osteoporosis, infections, and restenosis following angioplasty or during pathological processes that are maintained or propagated by angiogenesis.

Abstract: Novel molecules without intramolecular peptidic bonds, able to mimic the RGD peptide, containing ARG-GLY-ASP motif “arginine-glycine-aspartic acid” (that is a potent inhibitor, in vivo and in vitro, of cellular adhesion) In vitro experimentation demonstrated that said molecules are efficient inhibitors of RASMC adhesion, proliferation and migration.

Abstract: The invention relates to carboxamide-substituted phenylurea derivatives and their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives.

Abstract: A compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula I a compound of formula II and when the compound of formula I and II comprises an amino group pharmaceutically acceptable ammonium salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, Cx, n, R3, R4, R5, Y are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The current invention provide novel compounds, methods of treating or preventing emphysema, cancer and dermatological disorders, pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment or prevention of emphysema, cancer and dermatological disorders and methods for delivering formulations into the lung of a mammal suffering from emphysema, cancer and dermatological disorders.

Abstract: The nonenzymatic glycation and crosslinking of proteins is a part of the aging process with the glycation endproducts and crosslinking of long-lived proteins increasing with age. This process is increased at elevated concentrations of reducing sugars in the blood and in the intracellular environment such as occurs with diabetes. The structural and functional integrity of the affected molecules become perturbed by these modifications and can result in severe consequences. The compounds of the present invention can be used to inhibit this process of nonenzymatic glycation and therefore to inhibit some of the ill effects caused by diabetes or by aging. The compounds are also useful for preventing premature aging, spoilage of proteins in food and can prevent discoloration of teeth.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I, where the index and the substituents have the following meanings: X is halogen, NO2, cyano, alkyl or alkoxy; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3, it being possible for the substituents X to be different from each other if n is greater than 1; A is OH, alkoxy, NH2, NHCH3 or N(CH3)2; R1 is phenyl, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, 5-membered or 6-membered hetaryl or 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclyl, comprising one to three N atoms and/or one O or S atom or one or two O and/or S atoms, the ring systems being unsubstituted or substituted; R2 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or alkylthio, processes for the preparation of these compounds, compositions comprising them, and their use for controlling harmful fungi.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of the following formulae and analogues thereof have an antagonistic activity to &agr;4 integrin. They are used as therapeutic agents for various diseases concerning &agr;4 integrin.

Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of the following formula and analogues thereof have an antagonistic activity to &agr;4&bgr;7 integrin and a selectivity toward &agr;4&bgr;1 integrin. They are used as therapeutic agents for various diseases to which &agr;4&bgr;7 integrin relates.

Abstract: A reagent having the general formula of General Formula I: 1

Abstract: A novel class of compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of any diseases and disorders, wherein a glucagon antagonistic action is beneficial, such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, disorders of the lipid metabolism, such as dyslipidemia, and obesity.

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian integrins are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating thrombotic or restenotic disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new phenylserine derivatives as integrin antagonists with a broad spectrum of action having, inter alia, antiosteoporotic, antirestenotic, anticarcinogenic and antiatherosclerotic activity. The present invention moreover relates to the preparation of these compounds and their use for the production of medicaments, and also medicaments comprising them.

Abstract: The present invention contains novel compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Novel compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of any diseases and disorders, wherein a glucagon antagonistic action is beneficial, such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, disorders of the lipid metabolism and obesity.

Abstract: Substituted 1-naphthoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament containing them.

Abstract: A compound according to Formula (I): wherein: A represents C1-4 alkylene, unsubstituted or optionally substituted by C1-4 alkyl or aryl; or A forms a 5-8 membered fused aliphatic ring with the adjacent phenyl ring; m is an integer from 1 to 3; each R1 is independently selected form the group consisting of halo, C1-4 alkyl, methanesulfonyl, alkoxy, nitrile, dimethylamine, methylenedioxy and CF3; and R2 is hydrogen or methyl is provided.

Abstract: Compounds that prolong thrombin time. Exemplary are: (a) rac-4-{3-[5-ethoxycarbonylmethyl-2-methyl-4-(2-methyl-pyrrolidinocarbonyl)-phenyl]-propargylamino}benzamidine, (b) rac-4-{3-[2,5-dimethyl-4-(2-methyl-pyrrolidinocarbonyl)-phenyl]-propargylamino}benzamidine, and (c) 4-[3-(2,5-dimethyl-4-isopropylcarbonyl-phenyl)propargyl-amino]benzamidine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, in which A, L, Y, and k have the meanings indicated in the specification and claims. The compounds of the formula I are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. They exhibit a strong antithrombotic effect and are suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. They are reversible inhibitors of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa and/or factor VIIa and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of conditions in which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula I, their use, in particular active ingredients in pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them.

Abstract: The invention is directed to acylphenylurea derivatives and their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses halogenated 2-amino-5,6 heptenoic acid derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors.

Abstract: Histone deacetylase is a metallo-enzyme with zinc at the active site. Compounds having a zinc-binding moiety, such as, for example, a carboxylic acid group, can inhibit histone deacetylase. Histone deacetylase inhibition can repress gene expression, including expression of genes related to tumor suppression. Accordingly, inhibition of histone deacetylase can provide an alternate route for treating cancer, hematological disorders, e.g., hemoglobinopathies, and genetic related metabolic disorders, e.g., cystic fibrosis and adrenoleukodystrophy.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and G are as defined in the description, the dotted lines represent an optional second bond, as well as the addition salts with acids and bases and the esters, their preparation process and the intermediates of this process, their use as medicines and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Novel molecules without intramolecular peptidic bonds, able to mimic the RGD peptide, containing ARG-GLY-ASP motif “arginine-glycine-aspartic acid” (that is a potent inhibitor, in vivo and in vitro, of cellular adhesion) In vitro experimentation demonstrated that said molecules are efficient inhibitors of RASMC adhesion, proliferation and migration.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to compounds having formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein one of R1, R2 and R3 is a non-cyclic acidic group having a pKa value below 8 or a group which is in vivo convertible to such a group; R4, R5 and the other two of the substituents R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, nitro, amnino, and aryl, aralkyl, arylamino, aryloxy, aryl—CO—, or heteroaryl, wherein the aryl and heteroaryl groups may be substituted one or more times with substituents selected from alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, nitro and amino; or R3 and R4 or R4 and R5 together form a fused 4- to 7-membered carbocyclic ring which may be unsaturated, or partially or fully saturated, while the other substituents R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as

Abstract: The present invention provide for a method of reducing blood glucose levels in a patient by administering an effective amount of a compound of the formula III or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of compounds represented by the Formula I.

Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which X, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning indicated in Patent Claim 1, are inhibitors of the coagulation factor Xa and can be employed for the prophylaxis and/or therapy of thromboembolic disorders.

Abstract: Salicylic acid derivatives of the formula I, 1

Abstract: Derivatives of aryl and heterocyclic ureido and aryl and heterocyclic carboxamido phenoxy isobutyric acids have been found to inhibit the nonenzymatic glycation of proteins which often results in formation of advanced glycation endproducts and crosslinks. Many other phenoxyisobutyric acid derivatives as well as certain other compounds as set out in this disclosure also have been found to inhibit the nonenzymatic glycation of proteins. The nonenzymatic glycation and crosslinking of proteins is a part of the aging process with the glycation endproducts and crosslinking of long-lived proteins increasing with age. This process is increased at elevated concentrations of reducing sugars in the blood and in the intracellular environment such as occurs with diabetes. The structural and functional integrity of the affected molecules become perturbed by these modifications and can result in severe consequences.

Abstract: Novel C3A ligands are provided. Methods of using the present compounds to treat immune and inflammation disease are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds of the formula I and II for the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitius (NIDDM) and a new use of known compounds for this purpose.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of formula (I): A—G1—Cy—G2—Cy′—G3—B  (I) wherein: A represents a grouping NR1C(Q)R2, C(Q)NR2R3 or NR1C(Q)NR2R3, B represents a grouping NR1C(Q)R2, NR1C(Q)NR2R3, C(Q)NR2R3, C(Q)OR1, NR1C(Q)OR2 or NR2R3, G1 and G3 represent an optionally substituted alkylene chain, Cy and Cy′, which are different, represent a ring structure or G2 represents a chain and medicinal products containing the same are useful in treating or in preventing melatoninergic disorders.

Abstract: Phenylamino benzoic acid, benzamides, and benzyl alcohol derivatives of the formula where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are hydrogen or substituent groups such as alkyl, and where R7 is hydrogen or an organic radical, and Z is COOR7, tetrazolyl, CONR6R7, or CH2OR7, are potent inhibitors of MEK and, as such, are effective in treating cancer and other proliferative diseases such as inflammation, psoriasis and restenosis, as well as stroke, heart failure, and immunodeficiency disorders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a series of substituted amino acids of Formula I pharmaceutical compositions containing them and intermediates used in their manufacture. The compounds of the invention are small molecules that bind to neutral sphingomyelinase and inhibit its activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations comprising these compounds and methods of using them for inhibition and prevention of cell adhesion and cell adhesion-mediated pathologies. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention can be used as therapeutic or prophylactic agents. They are particularly well-suited for treatment of many inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (1) wherein R4 is —SO2R4, —COOR4′, —COR4′, —CONR4′2 or —CSNR4′2; R4′ is hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl residue, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl residue or a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted heterocyclic residue; R4″ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl residue, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl residue or a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted heterocyclic residue; L is a sulphonamide, amide, ether, ester, keto, urea, thioether, sulphoxide or sulphone unit optionally extended by one or two methylene groups; and X is N, O or S; and their physiologically acceptable salts and stereoisomers.

Abstract: New compounds of general formulae (III), (IV) and (V).

Abstract: A naphthol derivative represented by the general formula (I), [wherein Y and Y′ indicate —(CONH)n—X or —COR; X is a phenyl group, a naphthyl group, an anthraquinonyl group, a benzimidazolonyl group or a carbazolyl group; R is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, a benzyloxy group, a phenyloxy group or a phenacyloxy group; R2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkaline metal, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an acyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenylalkyl group; Z is a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a nitroso group and an amino group (Z may be substituted on any ring of the naphthalene ring); and n is an integer of 1 or 2; provided that R2 and Z do not simultaneously indicate a hydrogen atom when both R simultaneously indicate a hydroxyl group], and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: Novel compounds, their salts and compositions related thereto having activity against mammalian integrins are disclosed. The compounds are useful in vitro or in vivo for preventing or treating thrombotic or restenotic disorders.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel N-(4-carbamimidoyl-phenyl)-glycine derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, E, X1 to X4 and G1 and G2 are as defined in the description and the claims, as well as hydrates or solvates and physiologically usable salts thereof.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical material which is characterized as having a relatively high macroscopic dipole moment achieved through the generally parallel packing of dipolar molecules in a relative orientation to reinforce their dipole moments. The nonlinear optical material may be a crystalline azine or imine bridged di-arene in which the arenyl groups, which can be the same or different, are substituted with an electron donor group on the first arenyl group Ar1 and A is an electron acceptor group which is substituted on the second arenyl group Ar2. B is an azine or imine bridge which extends between and interconnects the first and second arenyl groups. The nonlinear optical material has a dipole alignment factor of at least 0.1, more preferably, at least 0.5.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is the products of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and G are as defined in the description, the dotted lines represent an optional second bond, as well as the addition salts with acids and bases and the esters, their preparation process and the intermediates of this process, their use as medicines and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Dialkyl urea compounds are described which act as calcitonin mimetics. These compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases which are associated with bone resorption. The calcitonin mimetics of the present invention are also useful in assays for the determination of calcitonin receptor activity.