Abstract:
The invention provides an indazole derivative of formula (1), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or N-oxide thereof, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 and R 4 are as defined herein. The indazole derivatives are capable of blockading voltage dependent sodium channels and they are useful in the treatment or prevention of normal tension glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, a motorneurone disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or pain.
Abstract:
A method for determining the viability of an axon comprises: (i) contacting the axon with a substance that is capable of stimulating soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC); (ii) determining whether sGC is stimulated in the axon; and (iii) determining thereby whether the axon is viable.
Abstract:
The invention relates to use of a phenothiazine derivative which is (a) a compound of formula (I) or a tautomer thereof, or (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for use in treating a disorder mediated by lipid peroxidation wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , S’, m, n, p and q are as defined herein.