The invention relates to substituted heterocyclic indole derivatives of Formula (I), which act as activators of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and to the use of them for the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders regulated by AMPK. As a result, these compounds can be used for the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurological diseases and cancer.

The invention relates to substituted heterocyclic indole derivatives of Formula (I), which act as activators of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and to the use of them for the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders regulated by AMPK. As a result, these compounds can be used for the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurological diseases and cancer.

The present invention provides pharmaceutical combinations comprising (a) a compound of formula (I) wherein R represents phenyl or pyridinyl; wherein phenyl is optionally substituted by one or two substituents independently selected from lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, hydroxyl, amino, lower alkylamino, lower dialkylamino, acetylamino, halogen and nitro; and wherein pyridinyl is optionally substituted by amino or halogen; R1 represents hydrogen or cyano-lower alkyl; and wherein the prefix lower denotes a radical having up to and including a maximum of 4 carbon atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof; and (b) a compound of Formula (II) (gemcitabine) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and the use of the pharmaceutical combinations in the treatment of neoplastic diseases.

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Compounds of the formula I ##STR00001## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, q and W have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are inhibitors of fatty acid synthase, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of inflammation.

Compounds of the formula I ##STR00001## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.4, R, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X.sup.4, q and W have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are inhibitors of fatty acid synthase, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of inflammation.

Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds described herein are useful for inhibiting arginine methyltransferase activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating arginine methyltransferase-mediated disorders are also described. ##STR00001##

Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds described herein are useful for inhibiting arginine methyltransferase activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating arginine methyltransferase-mediated disorders are also described. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to hydroxamate compounds which are inhibitors of histone deacetylase. More particularly, the present invention relates to benzimidazole containing compounds and methods for their preparation. These compounds may be useful as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders as well as other diseases involving, relating to or associated with dysregulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC).

The present invention relates to hydroxamate compounds which are inhibitors of histone deacetylase. More particularly, the present invention relates to benzimidazole containing compounds and methods for their preparation. These compounds may be useful as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders as well as other diseases involving, relating to or associated with dysregulation of histone deacetylase (HDAC).

This invention relates to novel (Cyano-dimethyl-methyl)-isoxazoles and -[1,3,4]thiadiazoles and their use as CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and their use for the treatment of CB2 receptor mediated disorders or conditions.