Tricyclo Ring System Having The Six-membered Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/290)
  • Publication number: 20120329743
    Abstract: The invention provides certain cycloalkyl-fused tetrahydroquinolines of the Formula (I), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters, wherein R1, R2, R7, R8, R8a, E, Y, Z, n, u, and t are as defined herein. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using the compounds for treating diseases or conditions associated with uncontrolled or inappropriate stimulation of CRTH2 function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Xianhai Huang, Jason Brubaker, Scott L. Peterson, John W. Butcher, Joshua T. Close, Michelle Martinez, Rachel Nicola MacCoss, Joon O. Jung, Phieng Siliphaivanh, Hongjun Zhang, Robert G. Aslanian, Purakkattle Johny Biju, Li Dong, Ying Huang, Kevin D. McCormick, Anandan Palani, Ning Shao, Wei Zhou
  • Patent number: 8334298
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preventing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in a subject by administering an effective amount of a dopamine agonist in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed herein is a method for treating ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome by administering an effective amount of a dopamine agonist in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Ferring International Center S.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Pellicer-Martinez, Joan-Carles Arce, Carlos Simon-Valles, Raul Gomez-Gallego
  • Patent number: 8329722
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit JAK2 tyrosine kinase and/or PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting JAK2 tyrosine kinase activity and/or PDK1 kinase inhibitory activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment or prevention of myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tony Siu, Jonathan Young, Michael Altman, Alan Northrup, Ekaterina Kozina, Christopher Dinsmore, David J. Guerin, Kevin A. Keenan, Joon O. Jung, Solomon Kattar, Rachel N. MacCoss
  • Patent number: 8329721
    Abstract: 1H-Imidazo[4,5-c]naphthyridin-4-amines with a hydroxy, alkoxy, hydroxyalkoxy, or alkoxyalkoxy substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of making the compounds, intermediates, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tushar A. Kshirsagar, Scott E. Langer
  • Publication number: 20120308608
    Abstract: Provided herein are Compounds that induce interferon production and methods for identifying such Compounds. Also provided herein are compositions comprising such Compounds and methods of using such Compounds to treat interferon-sensitive diseases such as viral infections, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Megan Shaw, Mila Ortigoza, Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Peter Palese
  • Publication number: 20120301544
    Abstract: This invention relates to a loratadine formulation suitable for encapsulation into a soft gel capsule or suitable dosage unit improved functionality providing enhanced in vitro dissolution and bioavailability of loratadine. The invention also provides a formulation with improved functionality as a highly concentrated solution within a given fill volume in order to manufacture as small a capsule as possible to facilitate consumer acceptance and acceptable manufacturing costs. The invention also relates to a formulation of optimal stability for supporting fill composition compatible with the soft gel capsule dosage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ACCUCAPS INDUSTRIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Beth Okutan, Peter Draper, James Draper
  • Publication number: 20120282223
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stable amorphous form of (5-Fluoro-2-methyl-3-quinolin-2-ylmethyl-indol-1-yl)-acetic acid and its use in the treatment of conditions mediated by the action of PGD2 at the CRTH2 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Aimesther BETANCOURT, Marc LEMIEUX, Roch THIBERT
  • Patent number: 8299109
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Patent number: 8278321
    Abstract: The present disclosure characterizes the activity of Golgicide A (GCA), as a potent, specific and reversible small molecule inhibitor of Golgi BFA resistance factor 1 (GBF1) function. A mutant GBF1 gene that is resistant to GCA is also described. Methods of using GCA and the GCA-resistant GBF1 gene are described including methods for modulating GBF1 activity for research and therapeutic purposes. Also described are compositions incorporating a GCA-resistant GBF1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: David B. Haslam
  • Publication number: 20120245156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an oral lyophilizate composition comprising: a) forming a liquid phase by using at least one homogenising agent having tensioactive properties, said liquid phase comprising at least an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a filler and/or a binding agent and a solvent, b) lyophilizing said liquid phase to form the oral lyophilizate composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: CEPHALON FRANCE
    Inventor: Thanh-Tam Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20120245194
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compounds that are able to inhibit the interaction of paxillin or its paralogues, including leupaxin or Hic-5, with alpha.4 integrin or its binding partners that regulate signaling events downstream of the paxillin-alpha.4 interaction. The present invention further relates to methods for therapeutic use of such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of such compounds for the treatment of a disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: University of California Technology Transfer
    Inventors: Mark Ginsberg, Christiane Kummer
  • Publication number: 20120237596
    Abstract: The present invention is a chemical composition that includes loratidine, a selected one or more of an expeller pressed and a cold pressed oil, a selected one or more of a non-genetically modified, a non-genetically engineered and a non-chemically treated starch and a selected one or more of a non-genetically modified, a non-genetically engineered and a non-chemically treated cellulose. The chemical composition can also include a vitamin E oil preservative and infused chili olive oil and is typically encased in a capsule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Paul Daniel Yered
  • Patent number: 8268855
    Abstract: The present invention provides for tricyclic compounds having the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as described herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, as well as the use of such compounds for treating inflammatory and immune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: William J. Pitts, James Kempson, Junqing Guo, Jagabandhu Das, Charles M. Langevine, Steven H. Spergel, Scott Hunter Watterson
  • Patent number: 8268854
    Abstract: Provided are compounds having the general structure according to Formula (I): Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The invention still further provides methods of treating alcoholism, methods of reducing alcohol intake, methods of treating anhedonia, and methods of treating anxiety using theses compounds or the compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The UWM Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Cook, Michael L. Van Linn, Wenyuan Yin
  • Publication number: 20120225885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the imidazole compounds and the use of these compounds for treating or preventing allergy, an allergy-induced airway response, congestion, a cardiovascular disease, an inflammatory disease, a gastrointestinal disorder, a neurological disorder, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Ashwin U. Rao, Anandan Palani, Robert G. Aslanian
  • Publication number: 20120220568
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a compound of formula I, wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 and n are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of formula I, a process of preparation of a compound of formula I, a method of treatment of a disorder or condition such as depression, mood disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, Alzheimer's disease, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychotic disorders, cognitive disorders, sleep disorders, obesity, dizziness, epilepsy, motion sickness, respiratory diseases, allergy, allergy-induced airway responses, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, allergic congestion, congestion, hypotension, cardiovascular disease, diseases of the GI tract, hyper and hypo motility and acidic secretion of the gastro-intestinal tract that may be treated by antagonizing histamine H3 receptors, the method comprising administering to a mammal in need of such treatment a compound of formula I as descri
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Travis T. Wager, Ramalakshmi Y. Chandrasekaran, Todd William Butler
  • Patent number: 8242155
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Patent number: 8236816
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Publication number: 20120196889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel catecholamine derivatives of Formula I, to processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and to their use in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: H. Lundbeck A/S
    Inventors: Benny Bang-Andersen, Mogens Larsen, Klaus Gundertofte, Morten Jorgensen, Jennifer Larsen, Niels Mork, HåKan Wikström
  • Patent number: 8222270
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations and methods for the topical or transdermal delivery of 1-isobutyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]-quinolin-4-amine or 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine, i.e., imiquimod, to treat actinic keratosis with short durations of therapy, than currently prescribed for the commercially available ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream, as now approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), are disclosed and described. More specifically, lower dosage strength imiquimod formulations to deliver an efficacious dose of imiquimod for treating actinic keratosis with an acceptable safety profile and dosing regimens that are short and more convenient for patient use than the dosing regimen currently approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) for ALDARA 5% imiquimod cream to treat actinic keratosis are also disclosed and described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael T. Nordsiek, Sharon F. Levy, James H. Lee, James H. Kulp, Kodumudi S. Balaji, Tze-Chiang Meng, Jason J. Wu, Valyn S. Bahm, Robert Babilon
  • Patent number: 8222269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 5H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine derivatives of formula (I) that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with MET activity, and for inhibiting the receptor tyrosine kinase MET. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dinsmore, Matthew H. Katcher, Alan B. Northrup
  • Patent number: 8211906
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of inhibiting the growth of neoplastic tumors and lesions and localized infections by administering an Immune Response Modifier (IRM) drug to human patients suffering from such tumors, lesions or infections. IRMs act by stimulating cellular immunity and have been found to have both anti-viral and anti-tumor effects. By administering IRM drugs directly into a tumor, lesion or infection, the cells of the tumor, lesion or infection, as well as those surrounding the tumor, lesion or infection can be stimulated to increase their cellular response, thereby inhibiting the growth of such tumors, lesions or infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Lawrence C. Scherrer
  • Patent number: 8211907
    Abstract: To provide a compound which is useful as an NMDA receptor antagonist. The present inventors have studied a compound having an NMDA receptor antagonistic action, and confirmed that the fused indane compound of the present invention has an excellent NMDA receptor antagonistic action, thereby completed the present invention. The fused indane compound of the present invention has an excellent NMDA receptor antagonistic action and can be used as a prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular dementia, Parkinson's disease, intractable depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, migraines, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Hayashibe, Shingo Yamasaki, Nobuyuki Shiraishi, Hiroaki Hoshii, Takahiko Tobe
  • Publication number: 20120165322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, methods of using these compounds in the treatment of various diseases and disorders, processes for preparing these compounds and intermediates useful in these processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Brian Nicholas Cook, Jennifer A. Kowalski, Xiang Li, Daniel Richard Marshall, Sabine Schlyer, Robert Sibley, Lana Louise Smith-Keenan, Fariba Soleymanzadeh, Ronald John Sorcek, Erick Richard Roush Young, Yunlong Zhang
  • Patent number: 8207186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 5H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine compounds, that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with MET activity, and for inhibiting the receptor tyrosine kinase MET. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: James P. Jewell, Jason D. Katz
  • Publication number: 20120157403
    Abstract: Heterocyclic-substituted tricyclics of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate of said compound, isomer or racemic mixture wherein represents an optional double bond, the dotted line is optionally a bond or no bond, resulting in a double bond or a single bond, as permitted by the valency requirement and wherein E, A, G M, Het, B, X, R3, R10, R11, R32 and R33 are herein defined and the remaining substituents are as defined in the specification, are disclosed, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a method of treating diseases associated with thrombosis, atherosclerosis, restenosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, and cancer by administering said compounds. Combination therapy with other cardiovascular agents is also claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Samuel Chackalamannil, Mariappan V. Chelliah, Yuguang Wang, Yan Xia
  • Publication number: 20120157488
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds defined by formula I wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, and m are defined as in claim 1, possessing valuable pharmacological activity. Particularly, the compounds are inhibitors of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD) 1 and thus are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of this enzyme, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2, obesity, and dyslipidemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Boehringer-Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Eckhardt, Hans-Juergen Martin, Martin Schuehle, Sandra Sick, Bing-Shiou Yang
  • Publication number: 20120157489
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising quinagolide for the treatment and/or prevention of endometriosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Antonio Pellicer-Martinez, Carlos Simon-Valles, Edurne Novella-Maestre, Joan Carlos Arce Saez
  • Patent number: 8202880
    Abstract: The compounds of formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R31, R4, R5, R6 and R7 have the meanings as indicated in the description, are novel effective PDE4 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: NYCOMED GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Kautz, Beate Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8202881
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds inhibit tyrosine kinase activity of JAK2, thereby making them useful as antiproliferative agents for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Bristol-Meyers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Ashok V. Purandare, James W. Grebinski, Amy Hart, Jennifer Inghrim, Gretchen Schroeder, Honghe Wan
  • Publication number: 20120141467
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for treating a tracheo-bronchial-alveolar tract disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to a subject in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ascorbate or a derivative thereof. Also provided is a method for treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject in need of such treatment a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ascorbate or a derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel J. Schneider
  • Publication number: 20120142723
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases and associated conditions, including hypertension. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary diseases, especially hypertension, and lung injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Ostrov, Mohan K. Raizada, Jose A. Hernandez
  • Patent number: 8188111
    Abstract: Amide and carbamate derivatives of N-[4-(4-amino-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-1-yl)butyl]methanesulfonamides with an ethyl, methyl, or n-propyl substituent at the 2-position, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of making the compounds, and methods of use of these compounds in modulating the immune system, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Tushar A. Kshirsagar, Shri Niwas, Bryon A. Merrill
  • Publication number: 20120130147
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, R4, and q have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Dirk FINSINGER, David Bruge, Hans-Peter Buchstaller, Ulrich Emde, Kai Schiemann, Wolfgang Staehle, Christiane Amendt, Nina Heiss, Frank Zenke
  • Patent number: 8183238
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula X: wherein A, X, Y, Z, R5, R6a, and R6b are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are described as useful for the treatment of cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia and other neurodegenerative and/or neurological disorders in mammals, including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle M. Claffey, Amy B. Dounay, Matthew M. Hayward, Suobao Rong, Patrick R. Verhoest, Jamison B. Tuttle, Xinmin Gan
  • Publication number: 20120108581
    Abstract: The present invention provides a low molecular weight compound having EPO production-promoting action and/or hemoglobin production-promoting action. The present invention relates to a fused piperidine compound represented by the following general formula (1): (wherein, ring A represents a C10-14 aryl group or 5- to 10-membered heterocyclic group, X represents N—R7, a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom, R1, R2, R2?, R3 and R3? independently represent a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl group or C3-6 cycloalkyl group, and R4, R5 and R6 independently represent a hydrogen atom or halogen atom), or a salt thereof, or a solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Kowa Company, Ltd
    Inventors: Masanori Ashikawa, Toshiharu Morimoto, Hajime Yamada, Shunji Takemura, Tatsuaki Nishiyama, Takeshi Doi, Hiroyuki Ishiwata
  • Publication number: 20120108624
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of treating Parkinsons disease while maintaining a low dyskinesia induction profile and methods of reversing dyskinesias comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention. The present invention further relates to uses and pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds in the manufacture of medicaments in treating the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Håkan Wikström, Morten Jørgensen, Niels Mork, Jennifer Larsen, Lars Torup, Benny Bang-Andersen
  • Publication number: 20120093929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, comprising (i) a matrix made of polymeric nanofibers, and (ii) an opioid agonist within the matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Euro-Celtique S.A.
    Inventors: Alexander Oksche, Kevin J. Smith, Derek Prater, Malcolm Walden, Will Heath, Bernard Kennedy, Vanessa Addison, Hassan Mohammad
  • Patent number: 8158797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the Formula (I) that are useful antimicrobial agents and effective against a variety of multi-drug resistant bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Morphochem Aktiengesellschaft fur Kombinatorische Chemie
    Inventors: Christian Hubschwerlen, Jean-Luc Specklin, Daniel Baeschlin, Christine Schmitt, Stefan Müller, Michael W. Cappi
  • Patent number: 8153646
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of improving cognitive and motor deficits associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorder or condition in an animal. The methods comprise a general administration of phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors and optionally training the animal under conditions sufficient to produce an improvement in performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Dart NeuroScience (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Thomas M. Hallam, Tim Tully, Rusiko Bourtchouladze
  • Publication number: 20120077836
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the administration of (4aR,10aR)-1-n-propyl-1,2,3,4,4a,5,10,10a-octahydro-benzo[g]quinoline-6,7-diol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and related compounds for the treatment of neurological disorder such as Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: H. LUNDBECK A/S
    Inventors: Håkan Wikström, Morten Jorgensen, Niels Mork, Jennifer Larsen, Benny Bang-Andersen, Thomas Nikolaj Sager, Ask Püschl, Lars Torup
  • Patent number: 8143269
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases, disorders or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Calcimedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey P. Whitten, Yazhong Pei, Kenneth A. Stauderman, Jack Roos
  • Publication number: 20120064155
    Abstract: A modified-release oral pharmaceutical composition in capsules with microspheres contains loratadine, phenylephrine and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The composition has immediate bioavailability, with plasmatic concentration values within the therapeutic window with a uniform, continuous release. A method for the production of the composition and a method for treatment as a nasal decongestant and an antihistamine are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: LABORATORIOS SENOSIAIN S.A. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Raúl García Salgado López, Juan Aurelio Senosiain Aguilar
  • Patent number: 8133905
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, m, n, q, r, W, Z1, Ar1, Z2, Y, R1, R2, and R3 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: YongQi Mu, YuHua Ji, Mathai Mammen, Viengkham Malathong
  • Publication number: 20120041018
    Abstract: Octahydrobenzoisoquinoline modulators of dopamine receptors are described herein. Methods for using octahydrobenzoisoquinoline modulators of dopamine receptors in the treatment of dopamine dysfunction are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: David E. Nichols, Val J. Watts
  • Patent number: 8114886
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel compound having an effect of inhibiting production/secretion of ?-amyloid protein. The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula (1): or a salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound or the salt; and a medicament comprising thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Satoru Miyauchi, Hideki Kubota, Kayoko Motoki, Masayuki Ito
  • Patent number: 8110583
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, in which s, k, I, W, R1, R2, R3, and U have the meanings indicated in claim 1, can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Staehle, David Bruge, Kai Schiemann, Dirk Finsinger, Hans-Peter Buchstaller, Frank Zenke, Christiane Amendt
  • Publication number: 20120022094
    Abstract: New and improved antihistaminic syrups are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: DAVID HARRIS, Farah J. Munayyer
  • Patent number: 8101603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 5H-benzo[4,5]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine derivatives, that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with MET activity, and for inhibiting the receptor tyrosine kinase MET. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Dinsmore, Matthew H. Katcher, Alan B. Northrup
  • Patent number: 8097726
    Abstract: A huperzine A compound is provided. The huperzine A compound has following formula: wherein X comprises O or S, Y comprises —O—, —S—, —CH(R4)—, —C(R4)(R5)—, —C(R4)?C(R5)—, —C?C—, —NH— or —N(R4)—, n is 0, 1 or 2, R3 is C(?X)—(Y)n—R1 provided that R2 is H or R2 and R3 are combined to form ?CH—Ar, wherein R1, R4 and R5 independently comprise hydrogen, C1-C32 alkyl, C1-C32 alkenyl, C1-C32 alkynyl, C1-C32 aryl or C1-C32 heteroaryl, in which alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl with one or more substituents comprising halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxyl, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, dialkylamino, diarylamino, imino, alkylimino, arylimino, acylamido, diacylamido, acylimido, cyano, nitro, mercapto, carbamido, carbamoyl, carboxyl, thioureido, thiocyanato, sulfonamido, thio, sulfonyl or sulfinyl, and Ar comprises aryl or heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: On Lee, Jenn-Tsang Hwang, Chi-Y Hung