Chalcogen Attached Directly To Piperazine Ring Nitrogen By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 544/383)
  • Patent number: 11345668
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: MANNKIND CORP.
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 10870628
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: MannKind, Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 10577331
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: MANNKIND, CORP.
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 9187433
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: MANNKIND CORPORATION
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 9145531
    Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a dispersant composition comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin acylating agent and an amine terminated or hydroxyl terminated polyether. In addition, the technology relates to lubricating compositions containing the dispersant composition and an optional synergistic amount of another dispersant, as well as methods of employing the dispersant composition in an engine and engine oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Ewan E. Delbridge, Renee A. Eveland, Joanne L. Jones, John K. Pudelski, Nicolas Proust
  • Publication number: 20150148330
    Abstract: This disclosure provides compounds and compositions which may be modulators of MAGL and/or ABHD6 and their use as medicinal agents, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions that include disclosed compounds as at least one active agent. The disclosure also provides for method of treating a patient in need thereof, where the patient is suffering from indications such as pain, solid tumor cancer and/or obesity comprising administering a disclosed compound or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Justin S. Cisar, Cheryl A. Grice, Todd K. Jones, Micah J. Niphakis, Jae Won Chang, Kenneth M. Lum, Benjamin F. Cravatt
  • Patent number: 8999995
    Abstract: Provided herein are isotopically enriched arylsulfonamides, for example, of Formula I, that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Garrett Thomas Potter
  • Patent number: 8993763
    Abstract: The present invention provides an sulfonamide derivative having DP receptor antagonistic activity and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the said compound as an active ingredient, and further a therapeutic agent for treating allergic diseases. A compound of the general formula (II): wherein the ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; the ring B is a nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocyclic ring etc.; the ring C is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; R1 is carboxy etc.; R2 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R3 is optionally substituted alkyloxy etc.; R4 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R5 is independently optionally substituted alkyl etc.; M is sulfonyl etc.; Y is a single bond etc.; L1 is a single bond etc.; L2 is a single bond etc.; k is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; n is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 0, 1, 2 or 3; provided that a) k is not 0 when the ring B is a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atom(s) and the ring C is a benzene ring, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Kugimiya, Masahiko Fujioka, Yuki Tachibana, Takami Murashi, Naohiro Onodera
  • Publication number: 20150057447
    Abstract: Disclosed is a salt and crystal of a 2-(oxazole-2-yl)phenol derivative which are the intermediate in the process of producing a N-phenyl-N?-phenylsulfonyl piperazine derivative. Further disclosed is a method of producing the salt and the crystal of the compound represented by Formula(I): wherein X is halogen; as well as a process of producing N-phenyl-N?-phenylsulfonyl piperazine derivative through the salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Hideyuki Kitamura, Satoshi Goda, Mitsuru Yamamoto
  • Patent number: 8962836
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 8957251
    Abstract: This disclosure describes the molecular cloning of a pactamycin biosynthetic gene cluster from Streptomyces pactum ATCC 27456, characterization of individual genes in the gene cluster and the proteins encoded thereby as well as uses thereof. The pactamycin gene cluster is located within an 86.35 kilobases genetic locus and includes 53 open reading frames, 26 of which are considered to be the core cluster directly involved in the biosynthesis of pactamycin. The present disclosure also relates to the use of the pactamycin biosynthetic genes located within the identified gene cluster for drug design and development purposes, including the development of pactamycin analogs that are more efficacious and less toxic. Also provided are drugs and antibiotics so produced, as well as methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and Through the State Board of Higher Education on Behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Taifo Mahmud, Takuya Ito, Patricia M. Flatt, Niran Roongsawang, Norifumi Shirasaka
  • Patent number: 8946227
    Abstract: The invention provides 2-carboxamide piperazine compounds, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for the treatment of mammalian infertility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Sharad Magar, Andreas Goutopoulos, Yihua Liao, Matthias Schwarz, Russell J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20150018335
    Abstract: This disclosure provides compounds and compositions which may be modulators of MAGL and/or ABHD6 and their use as medicinal agents, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions that include disclosed compounds as at least one active agent. The disclosure also provides for method of treating a patient in need thereof, where the patient is suffering from indications such as pain, solid tumor cancer and/or obesity comprising administering a disclosed compound or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Justin S. Cisar, Cheryl A. Grice, Todd K. Jones, Micah J. Niphakis, Jae Won Chang, Kenneth M. Lum, Benjamin F. Cravatt
  • Publication number: 20150011550
    Abstract: Use of a synthetic compound selected from the group consisting of JKF-006, JKF-011 and JKF-027 in the preparation of a medicament for treating Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: BEIJING JOEKAI BIOTECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventor: Weiwei Ma
  • Patent number: 8927546
    Abstract: The invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, Y, A, n, R4 and Z have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds are inhibitors of PDE4 function and are useful for improving cognitive function and/or treating cognitive disorders or impairment, traumatic and/or ischemic injuries of the central and peripheral nervous system and/or psychiatric disorders in animals, especially humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dart Neuroscience (Cayman) Ltd.
    Inventors: Alan P. Kaplan, Terence P. Keenan, Michael I. Weinhouse, Mark E. Wilson, Andrew K. Lindstrom, William C. Ripka, Mi Chen
  • Patent number: 8877747
    Abstract: An indenone derivative of formula (1) is effective in enhancing the activity of osteoblastic cells and inhibiting bone resorption by osteoclastic cells, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the indenone derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful for preventing or treating bone diseases such as osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
    Inventors: Jung Nyoung Heo, Myung Ae Bae, Nack Jeong Kim, Sung Youn Chang, Nam Sook Kang, Sung Eun Yoo, Eun Sook Hwang
  • Patent number: 8865720
    Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Kristof Van Emelen, Janine Arts, Leo-Jacobus Jozef Backx, Hans Louis Jos De Winter, Sven Franciscus Anna Van Brandt, Marc Gustaaf Celine Verdonck, Lieven Meerpoel, Isabelle Noelle Constance Pilatte, Virginie Sophie Poncelet, Alexey Borisovich Dyatkin, Jimmy Arnold Viviane Van Heusden
  • Publication number: 20140288304
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of N-protected 3,6-aminoalkyl-2,5-diketopiperazines is provided. The method includes obtaining a cyclic ?-N protected active amino ester and adding it to a mixture of an amine catalyst in an organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Mannkind Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Freeman, Otto Phanstiel, William Elliot Bay, Kelly Sullivan Kraft
  • Patent number: 8822679
    Abstract: A compound useful as a building block for the manufacture of various compounds is represented by Formula A or D. In Formula A and D, z is 0 or 1; Q is a heteroatom; R1 through R11 and Ra through Rf are each independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heteroatom containing hydrocarbyl group, or a functional group; d, e and f are each independently 0 or greater; each of A, B and D is independently a carbon atom or a heteroatom; and two or more of R1 though R11, Ra through Rf and Y optionally combine to form a ring. In some embodiments, R8 and R9 combine to form a carbonyl group. In some embodiments, R2 and Y combine to form a ring with the Q atom. In some embodiments, the ring includes at least one double bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Brian M Stoltz, Scott C. Virgil, David E White, Taiga Yurino, Yiyang Liu, Douglas C Behenna, Douglas Duquette, Christian Eidamshaus
  • Publication number: 20140235650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), where R1, R2, R7, m, n, and L1 are as defined in claim 1, and to the methods for preparing same, to the pharmaceutical compositions containing same, and to the uses thereof in the treatment of diseases associated with insulin resistance syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Metabolys
    Inventors: Gerard Moinet, Gabriel Baverel, Remi Nazaret, Bernard Ferrier
  • Patent number: 8802666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: n is 0, 1 or 2; A is in particular CH or N; X is in particular CO, SO2, CS, and R1 is in particular H, R2 is a group of formula NR3R4 or OR5, R3 and R4 being in particular H, and R5 an alkyl group, R6 is in particular H or an alkyl group, and R7 is in particular an aryl group, for its use in the prevention and/or the treatment of viral pathologies or infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)
    Inventors: Jean-Francois Guichou, Lionel Colliandre, Hakim Ahmed-Belkacem, Jean-Michel Pawlotsky
  • Publication number: 20140206865
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for inhibiting the ADAM-10 protein, with selectivity versus MMP-1. Such compounds are useful in the in vitro study of the role of ADAM-10 (and its inhibition) in biological processes. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more ADAM-10 inhibitors according to the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis. Correspondingly, the invention also comprises methods of treating forms of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis in which ADAM-10 plays a critical role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: SYMPHONY EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: Lynne Canne Bannen, Erick Wang Co, Vasu Jammalamadaka, John M. Nuss, Moon Hwan Kim, Donna Tra Le, Amy Lew Tsuhako, Morrison B. Mac, Shumeye Mamo, Zhaoyang Wen, Wei Xu, Richard George Khoury
  • Publication number: 20140199398
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are diketopiperazine microparticles having high capacity for adsorbing a drug or active agent. In particular, the diketopiperazine microparticle are formed using fumaryl diketopiperazine and can comprise a drug in large doses for the treatment of disease or disorders by pulmonary delivery via oral inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: MANNKIND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Marshall Grant, Paul Menkin, Grayson W. Stowell
  • Publication number: 20140179681
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds having anti-proliferative effect. Also provided are compounds that can modulate the activity of multi-domain proteins comprising a dimerization arm and interdomain tether, such as EGFR, where an untethered, extended conformation is the active state and a tethered conformation is the inactive state, resulting in an autoinhibited configuration. Also provided are methods and pharmacophores for identifying such compounds. Other aspects provide methods or therapeutic treatment for proliferative diseases, disorders, or conditions, such as those associated with EGFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph P. Errico
  • Publication number: 20140163024
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula Ia or Ib: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, p, q, r, A, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Fauber, Olivier Rene, Monique Bodil van Niel, Simon Gaines, Jonathan Killen, Stuart Ward
  • Publication number: 20140163017
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted (E)-N?-(1-phenylethylidene)benzohydrazide analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of lysine-specific histone demethylase, including LSD1; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat disorders associated with dysfunction of the LSD1. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
    Inventors: Hariprasad Vankayalapati, Venkataswamy Sorna, Steven L. Warner, Bret Stephens, David J. Bearss, Sunil Sharma
  • Publication number: 20140073649
    Abstract: Provided herein are isotopically enriched arylsulfonamides, for example, of Formula I, that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disease, disorder, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Garrett Thomas Potter
  • Publication number: 20140066446
    Abstract: Provided herein are 2,5-disubstituted arylsulfonamide CCR3 antagonists, e.g., compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof: Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Garrett Thomas Potter
  • Patent number: 8653080
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions useful for screening inhibitors of aggregation mediated proteotoxicity. The disclosure provides transgenic animals and cell useful for such screening. Also provided are compounds useful for inhibiting aggregation mediated proteotoxicity in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
    Inventors: Andrew Dillin, Thomas J. Baiga, Erik Kapernick, Joseph P. Noel
  • Publication number: 20140038979
    Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Kristof VAN EMELEN, Janine Arts, Leo-Jacobus Jozef Backx, Hans Louis Jos De Winter, Sven Franciscus Anna Van Brandt, Marc Gustaaf Celine Verdonck, Lieven Meerpoel, Isabelle Noelle Constance Pilatte, Virginie Sophie Poncelet, Alexey Borisovich Dyatkin, Jimmy Arnold Viviene Van Heusden
  • Publication number: 20140038945
    Abstract: The invention includes a compound of formula I: wherein R1, X, Z, n, and m have any of the values described herein, as well as salts of such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and therapeutic methods that comprise the administration of such compounds. The compounds ate inhibitors of PDE4function and are useful for improving cognitive function in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: DART NEUROSCIENCE (CAYMAN) LTD
    Inventors: Terence P. Keenan, Alan P. Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20140018355
    Abstract: The present invention provides analogs of a Lysofylline (LSF), and synthetic methods for the preparation of such analogs. The have the active side chain moiety (5-R-hydroxyhexyl) of LSF and can have greater potency and oral bioavailability than LSF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PATENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. MACDONALD, Jerry L. NADLER, Peng CUI
  • Publication number: 20140007873
    Abstract: A breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, a cartridge, and a pulmonary drug delivery system are provided. The dry powder inhaler can be provided with or without a unit dose cartridge for using with the inhaler. The inhaler and/or cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, peptides and proteins such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. The dry powder inhaler is compact; can be provided in various shapes and sizes, colors, and comprises a housing, a mouthpiece, a cartridge placement area, and a mechanism for opening and closing the medicament cartridge. The device is easy to manufacture, provides a pre-metered single unit dose, it is relatively easy to use, and can be reusable or disposable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MannKind Corporation
    Inventors: Chad C. Smutney, P. Spencer Kinsey, Carl R. Sahi, Benoit Adamo, John M. Polidoro, Scott McLean, Dennis Overfield, Kelly S. Kraft, Karla Somerville
  • Patent number: 8557825
    Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Kristof Van Emelen, Janine Arts, Leo-Jacobus Jozef Backx, Hans Louis Jos De Winter, Sven Franciscus Anna Van Brandt, Marc Gustaaf Celine Verdonck, Lieven Meerpoel, Isabelle Noëlle Constance Pilatte, Virginie Sophie Poncelet, Alexey Borisovich Dyatkin, Jimmy Arnold Viviene Van heusden
  • Publication number: 20130267707
    Abstract: The invention relates to derivatives of N,N?-substituted piperazines of the general formula (I): where R1 and R2 denote linear or branched (C1-C4)alkyl, linear or branched (C1-C4)alkoxy, CH3C(?O)O or halogen; n=1-5; m=0-3; Z denotes CH2, C?O or SO2; X denotes C(?NH)NH2, C(?NH)NHC(?NH)NH2 or CH2(CHR3)pCH2SO3H, where R3 denotes H, OH, CH3C(?O)O or HOSO2O and p=0-1; and G denotes low-molecular-weight organic or mineral acid, sodium, potassium or ammonium cations, or water. Said derivatives have antiaggregant, anticoagulant and vasodilatory properties. The invention further relates to a method for producing said derivatives by reacting N-substituted piperazines either with carboxamide amidating agents or salts thereof, or with haloalkyl sulfonic acids or salts thereof in organic solvents or in water in the presence of bases. The compounds may be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of disorders of the hemostatic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: ZAKRYTOE AKTSIONERNOE OBSCHSHESTVO "VERTEX"
    Inventors: Olga Sergejevna Veselkina, Nikolay Borisovich Viktorov, Nikolay Nikolaevich Petrishchev, Yuliya Vyacheslavovna Poplavskaya
  • Publication number: 20130267537
    Abstract: Certain substituted sulfonamide derivatives selectively modulate the cardiac sarcomere, for example by potentiating cardiac myosin, and are useful in the treatment of systolic heart failure including congestive heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Cytokinetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley Paul MORGAN, Fady MALIK, Erica Anne KRAYNACK, Alexander Ramon MUCI, Xiangping QIAN, David J. MORGANS, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130261132
    Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I), their use as calcium receptor-active compounds for the prophylaxis, treatment or amelioration of physiological disorders or diseases associated with disturbances of CaSR activity, such as hyperparathyroidism, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and methods of treating diseases with said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: LEO PHARMA A/S
    Inventors: Per Vedso, Lars Kristian Albert BlÆher
  • Publication number: 20130251673
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Novira Therapeutics, INC.
    Inventors: George D. HARTMAN, Osvaldo A. FLORES
  • Publication number: 20130245034
    Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.
    Inventors: Kristof VAN EMELEN, Marc Gustaaf Celine VERDONCK, Sven Franciscus Anna VAN BRANDT, Patrick Rene ANGIBAUD, Lieven MEERPOEL, Alexey Borisovich DYATKIN
  • Patent number: 8529927
    Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: James N. Chang, Lon T. Spada, Wendy M. Blanda, Werhner C. Orilla, James A. Burke, Patrick M. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8524715
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted phenoxyacetic acids as useful pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Astrazeneca AB
    Inventors: Roger Victor Bonnert, Lilian Alcaraz, Rukhsana Tasneem Mohammed, Anthony Ronald Cook, Stephen Thom, Timothy Jon Luker
  • Publication number: 20130190288
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, n, A, X1, X2, X3, X4, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a and R4b are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: GENENTECH, INC.
    Inventor: Genentech, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130144056
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful for inhibiting the ADAM-10 protein, with selectivity versus MMP-1. Such compounds are useful in the in vitro study of the role of ADAM-10 (and its inhibition) in biological processes. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more ADAM-10 inhibitors according to the invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Such compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis. Correspondingly, the invention also comprises methods of treating forms of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis in which ADAM-10 plays a critical role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: SYMPHONY EVOLUTION, INC.
    Inventors: Lynne Canne Bannen, Erick W. Co, Vasu Jammalamadaka, John M. Nuss, Moon Hwan Kim, Donna Tra Le, Amy Lew Tsuhako, Morrison B. Mac, Shumeye Mamo, Zhaoyang Wen, Wei Xu, Richard George Khoury
  • Publication number: 20130121923
    Abstract: A composition comprising a selective oxytocin antagonist for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a male ejaculatory disorder; which selective oxytocin antagonist is optionally admixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: PFIZER INC.
    Inventor: PFIZER INC.
  • Publication number: 20130116216
    Abstract: Certain compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt therein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain disease states responsive to the inhibition of transglutaminase TG2 activity are described. These disease states include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a single active agent or administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Celia Dominguez, John Wityak, Michael Prime, Stephen Martin Courtney, Christopher Yarnold, Frederick Brookfield, Richard Marston, Douglas Macdonald
  • Patent number: 8431563
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that interact with glucokinase regulatory protein. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of treating type 2 diabetes, and other diseases and/or conditions where glucokinase regulatory protein is involved using the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Ashton, Michael David Bartberger, Yunxin Bo, Marian C. Bryan, Michael Croghan, Christopher Harold Fotsch, Clarence Henderson Hale, Roxanne Kay Kunz, Longbin Liu, Nobuko Nishimura, Mark H. Norman, Lewis Dale Pennington, Steve Fong Poon, Markian Myroslaw Stec, David Joseph St. Jean, Jr., Nuria A. Tamayo, Christopher Michael Tegley, Kevin Chao Yang
  • Patent number: 8426415
    Abstract: Magnesium salts/complexes of compounds useful for inhibiting the ADAM-IO protein and methods of making and purifying them are provided. Further provided are compositions comprising magnesium salts/complexes of the compounds in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compounds well as such compositions comprising them are useful for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, diseases related to angiogenesis, such as renal diseases, heart diseases, such as heart failure, atherosclerosis, and stroke, inflammation, ulcer, infertility, scleroderma, endometriosis, mesothelioma, and diabetes. In addition, methods of treating forms of cancer, arthritis, and diseases related to angiogenesis in which ADAM-10 plays a critical role are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Symphony Evolution, Inc.
    Inventors: Sriram Naganathan, JoAnn Wilson, Daniel A. Dickman
  • Patent number: 8420632
    Abstract: Benzenesulfonamide compounds having a structure of formula (I) are described. Also described, are methods for synthesizing the compounds and to the use thereof in pharmaceutical compositions for human or veterinary medicine and in cosmetic compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Galderma Research & Developlment
    Inventors: Laurence Clary, Sandrine Chambon, Laurent Chantalat, Carine Rosignoli, Olivier Roye, Jean-Claude Pascal, Marléne Schuppli
  • Patent number: 8420639
    Abstract: Provided herein are arylsulfonamides that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Jared Andrew Forrester
  • Patent number: 8399456
    Abstract: Provided herein are 2,5-disubstituted arylsulfonamides that are useful for modulating CCR3 activity, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Marie Chantal Siu-Ying Tran, Erik Dean Raaum