Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Larry A. Coury
  • Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme technical field of the invention
    Patent number: 6653309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which inhibit IMPDH. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well-suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Saunders, Daniel Elbaum, Perry M. Novak, Douglas Naegele, Randy S. Bethiel, Steven M. Ronkin, Michael C. Badia, Catharine Frank, Dean P. Stamos, William Walters, David Pearlman
  • Imaging sexual response
    Patent number: 6548044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for contrast-enhanced imaging of sexual response. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized X-ray tomography (CT), ultrasound, and optical imaging using contrast agents to measure blood flow during sexual response, especially female sexual response. The invention relates to methods of analyzing normal sexual function and sexual dysfunction and provides a means for evaluating and screening potential therapeutic compounds for enhancing sexual function or treating sexual dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: EPIX Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Weisskoff, Stephen C. Knight, Wayne Carter
  • Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme
    Patent number: 6541496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which inhibit IMPDH. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David M. Armistead, Michael C. Badia, Guy W. Bemis, Randy S. Bethiel, Catharine A. Frank, Perry M. Novak, Steven M. Ronkin, Jeffrey O. Saunders
  • Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme
    Patent number: 6518291
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are IMPDH inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Saunders, David M. Armistead, Michael C. Badia, Randy S. Bethiel, Catherine A. Frank, Doug Naegele, Perry M. Novak, David A. Pearlman, Steven M. Ronkin
  • Prodrugs of carbamate inhibitors of IMPDH
    Patent number: 6395763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds, methods of preparing these compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. These compounds are carbamate prodrugs that convert to active inhibitors of the IMPDH enzyme in vivo. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for activation and subsequent inhibition of the IMPDH enzyme activity. Consequently, these prodrugs may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Dean P. Stamos, Randy S. Bethiel
  • Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme
    Patent number: 6344465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of compounds which are IMPDH inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting IMPDH enzyme activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as therapeutic agents for IMPDH mediated processes. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of IMPDH using the compounds of this invention and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: David M. Armistead, Michael C. Badia, Guy W. Bemis, Randy S. Bethiel, Catharine A. Frank, Perry M. Novak, Steven M. Ronkin, Jeffrey O. Saunders