Tetrazoles (including Hydrogenated) Patents (Class 548/250)
  • Patent number: 10493066
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include compounds that find use for the treatment of a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and disorders. Embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to pharmaceutical compositions that include 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: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Duncton, Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Jiaxin Yu, Ihab Darwish, Rajinder Singh
  • Patent number: 9849112
    Abstract: Pyrrole compounds as Granzyme B inhibitors, compositions that include the compounds, and methods for using the compounds. Method for treating cutaneous scleroderma, epidermolysis bullosa, radiation dermatitis, alopecia areata, and discoid lupus erythematosus are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: viDA Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventor: Dale R. Cameron
  • Patent number: 9469595
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a low temperature process for the preparation of tertiary amines from nitriles and secondary amines via reductive amination using transfer hydrogenation. The process can use a nitrile and a dialkylamine and proceeds under surprisingly mild conditions using a palladium catalyst and the corresponding dialkylammonium formate as the hydrogen donor, and show a pronounced acceleration in the presence of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Eastman Chemical Company
    Inventor: Neil Warren Boaz
  • Patent number: 9458138
    Abstract: Pyrrole compounds as Granzyme B inhibitors, compositions that include the compounds, and methods for using the compounds. Method for treating cutaneous scleroderma, epidermolysis bullosa, radiation dermatitis, alopecia areata, and discoid lupus erythematosus are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: viDATherapeutics Inc.
    Inventor: Dale R. Cameron
  • Patent number: 9452999
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 9012655
    Abstract: Among other things, in general, antimicrobial and/or adjuvant compounds are provided according to Formula Ia: (Ia) in which E and R1-11 have the meanings described herein; and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Other formulae and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Denouamed, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Wu, Erhu Lu, Christopher J. Barden
  • Patent number: 9006454
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, Y, Ra, Rb, Q have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and also in the treatment of cancer disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Serono S.A.
    Inventors: Siva Sanjeeva Rao Thunuguntla, Hosahalli Subramanya, Satish Reddy Kunnam, Sekhar Reddy Sanivaru Vijay, Chakrapani Bingi, Raviraj Kusanur, Matthias Schwarz, Michael Arlt
  • Patent number: 8993779
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzimidazolone derivatives which are positive allosteric modulators of the mGluR2 receptor, useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which the mGluR2 receptor is involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved, such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Vadim Y. Dudkin, Mark E. Fraley, Kenneth L. Arrington, Mark E. Layton, Alexander J. Reif, Kevin J. Rodzinak, Joseph E. Pero
  • Patent number: 8916561
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted quinoxaline of Formula (I): and compositions thereof, which may be useful as inhibitors of PAS Kinase (PASK) activity in a human or animal for the treatment of diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: BioEnergenix, LLC
    Inventors: John M. McCall, Donna L. Romero
  • Patent number: 8912199
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Fredrick Van Goor, Jinglan Zhou, Brian Bear, Mark T. Miller, Jason McCartney, Mehdi Michel Jamel Numa, Xiaoqing Yang
  • Patent number: 8901313
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of Formula I: wherein A, Y, R1, R2 and the subscript b each has the meaning as described herein and compounds of Formula I, and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites, isotopes, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, or prodrugs thereof. Compounds of Formula I and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful in the treatment of disease and disorders in which undesired or over-activation of NF-kB signaling is observed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Staben, Jianwen Feng, Pui Leng Loke, Christian A. G. N. Montalbetti
  • Patent number: 8883801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds of Formula (I) as inhibitors of mammalian Target Of Rapamycin (mTOR) kinase, which is also known as FRAP, RAFT, RAPT or SEP. The compounds may be used in the treatment of cancer and other disorders where mTOR is deregulated. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Lianyun Zhao, Duan Liu, Shuyi Tang, Amit K. Mandal, Umar Faruk Mansoor, Lalanthi Dilrukshi Vitharana, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, M. Arshad Siddiqui
  • Patent number: 8859591
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 8846945
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, R1 is optionally substituted tetrazolyl, R2 is optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted pyridinyl or optionally substituted thienyl, and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for treating diseases associated with the P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist and methods of making the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Patrick Dillon, Ronald Charles Hawley, Li Chen, Lichun Feng, Minmin Yang
  • Patent number: 8835476
    Abstract: The synthesis and activity of novel LpxA inhibitors is described, these inhibitors present antibacterial activity. The compounds were designed based on a receptor model developed using the crystal structure of LpxA and are arranged to have a favorable binding interaction at the active site of the enzyme. In particular, the compounds present the following formula (I) where V, W, X, Y and Z can be independently C, S, N or O and P1, P2 and P3 are ligands to bind to the three points of the proposed pharmacophore model. They can be chosen from a variety of groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventors: Fan Wu, Donald Weaver, Chris Barden, Christopher McMaster, David Byers, Annette Henneberry, Fuqiang Ban
  • Patent number: 8828908
    Abstract: Bicyclic dione compounds of formula (I), and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Limited
    Inventors: Christopher John Mathews, Matthew Brian Hotson, Alan John Dowling, James Nicholas Scutt, Mangala Govenkar, Lee Challinor
  • Patent number: 8822469
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrolopyrazines compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Somhairle MacCormick, Pierre-Henri Storck, Michael Paul Mortimore, Jean-Damien Charrier, Ronald Knegtel, Stephen Clinton Young, Joanne Pinder, Steven John Durrant
  • Publication number: 20140206825
    Abstract: A supported alkoxylated organotin reactant, to the process for preparing same, to the use of such a reactant as a catalyst for heterogeneous-phase organic synthesis, and also to a process for heterogeneous-phase synthesis of 5-substituted or 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles using such a reactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Erwan Le Grognec, Jean-Paul Quintard, Gaelle Kerric, Jean-Mathieu Chretien, Francoise Zammattio
  • Publication number: 20140175400
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carbazole derivatives and an organic light-emitting diode device using the same. These carbazole derivatives can simultaneously or singly be used as a hole transporting layer, a host or guest of an emitting layer or an electron transporting layer of an organic light-emitting diode device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Hsiao Chan Liu, Min Sheng Chen, Chin Yi Lee
  • Patent number: 8642635
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, A1, A2, X1, s and m are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Yuki Iwaki, Toshio Kawanami, Gary Michael Ksander, Muneto Mogi
  • Patent number: 8637555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain tetrazole derivatives of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which exhibit useful pharmacological properties, for example, as agonists for the RUP25 receptor. Also provided by the present invention are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention in the treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, Syndrome-X and the like. In addition, the present invention also provides for the use of the compounds of the invention in combination with other active agents such as those belonging to the class of ?-glucosidase inhibitors, aldose reductase inhibitors, biguanides, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, squalene synthesis inhibitors, fibrates, LDL catabolism enhancers, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, insulin secretion enhancers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Graeme Semple, Thomas Schrader, Philip J. Skinner, Steven L. Colletti, Tawfik Gharbaoui, Jason E. Imbriglio, Jae-Kyu Jung, Rui Liang, Subharekha Raghavan, Darby Schmidt, James R. Tata
  • Patent number: 8623928
    Abstract: The invention provides a tetrazole-containing polymer of intrinsic microporosity comprising (10) or more subunits, wherein one or more of the subunits comprise one or more tetrazolyl moieties. In one embodiment, a polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) was modified using a “click chemistry” [2+3] cycloaddition reaction with sodium azide and zinc chloride to yield new PIMs containing tetrazole units. Polymers of the present invention are useful as high-performance materials for membrane-based gas separation, materials for ion exchange resins, materials for chelating resins, materials for superabsorbents, materials for ion conductive matrixes, materials for catalyst supports or materials for nanoparticle stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: National Research Council of Canada
    Inventors: Naiying Du, Michael D. Guiver
  • Patent number: 8604034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) its salts, isomers or prodrugs thereof useful in the treatment of viral infections, in particular respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing the compounds and intermediates used in their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Peter Mitchell, Gary Pitt, Alistair George Draffan, Penelope Anne Mayes, Laura Andrau, Kelly Anderson
  • Patent number: 8598181
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Fredrick Van Goor, Jinglan Zhou, Brian Bear, Mark T. Miller, Jason McCartney, Mehdi Michel Jamel Numa, Xiaoqing Yang
  • Patent number: 8563586
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel 1,5 and 1,3,5-substituted imidazole compounds in hydrophilic or lipophilic form, which are useful as angiotensin II ATI receptor antagonists suitable for transdermal delivery. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing compounds and their use in methods of treating hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Eldrug S.A.
    Inventors: John Matsoukas, Michael Maragoudakis, Dimitrios Vlaxakos
  • Publication number: 20130267571
    Abstract: The present application provides a terpene analogue of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, salt or ester thereof, and methods and uses thereof for treating neurological conditions such as pain in general and neuropathic pain. These terpene analogues can also be used to treat other electrical disorders in the central and peripheral nervous system. Also provided are methods of synthesizing the terpene analogues of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: NeuroQuest Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Reed, Donald Weaver, Shengguo Sun, Alexander McLellan, Erhu Lu
  • Patent number: 8552205
    Abstract: Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-?]imidazole-3-carboxylic acid amide exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Antonio Jose del Moral Barbosa, Jr., Joerg Martin Bentzien, Steven Richard Brunette, Zhidong Chen, Derek Cogan, Donghong A. Gao, Alexander Heim-Riether, Joshua Courtney Horan, Jennifer A. Kowalski, Michael David Lawlor, Rene Marc Lemieux, Weimin Liu, Bryan McKibben, Craig Andrew Miller, Neil Moss, Matt Aaron Tschantz, Zhaoming Xiong, Hui Yu, Yang Yu
  • Patent number: 8546374
    Abstract: A compound having Formula (I) or Formula (II) is disclosed as an P2X7 antagonist, wherein A, B, C, Y, Y, Z, m, v, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are as defined in the description. Methods and compositions for treating disease or condition modulated by P2X7 are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Abbvie Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Carroll, Arturo Perez-Medrano, Alan S. Florjancic, Derek W. Nelson, Sridhar Peddi, Tongmei Li, Eric M. Bunnelle, Gavin Hirst, Biquin C. Li
  • Patent number: 8546441
    Abstract: A new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of formula I: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and haloalkyl; Ar is an aryl radical selected from the group consisting of phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthryl, and fluorenyl; and wherein Ar is optionally substituted with one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halo, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, azido, C1-C4 azidoalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloaryl, haloalkylaryl, and combinations thereof; and R is selected from the group consisting of nitrile, acetonitrile, ethylnitrile, propylnitrile, carboxamide, amidine, tetrazole, oxime, hydrazone, acetamidine, aminoacetamide, guanidine, and urea. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for the treatment and prevention of cancer in humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Ching-Shih Chen
  • Patent number: 8546432
    Abstract: Provided herein are tetrazolone FASN inhibitors of the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof; wherein the variables RA, RB and RC are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds provided herein as well as methods of their use for the treatment of various disorders such as hyperproliferative disorders, inflammatory disorders, obesity-related disorders and microbial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Adilah Bahadoor, Alfredo C. Castro, Lawrence K. Chan, Gregg F. Keaney, Marta Nevalainen, Vesa Nevalainen, Stephane Peluso, Daniel A. Snyder, Thomas T. Tibbitts
  • Patent number: 8546389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to viral polymerase inhibitors of formula (I), salts, N-oxides, solvates, hydrates, racemates, enantiomers or isomers thereof, processes for their preparation and their use in the treatment of Flaviviridae viral infections such as Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Rosliana Halim, Michael Harding, Richard Hufton, Craig James Morton, Saba Jahangiri, Brett Raymond Pool, Tyrone Pieter Jeynes, Alistair George Draffan, Barbara Frey, Michael John Lilly
  • Patent number: 8541460
    Abstract: Use of a new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of formula I for inducing apoptosis in unwanted rapidly proliferating cells, for treating, inhibiting, or delaying the onset of cancer, and for preventing restenosis in a subject that has undergone an angioplasty or stent: wherein X is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and haloalkyl; Ar is an aryl radical selected from the group consisting of phenyl, biphenyl, naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthryl, and fluorenyl; and wherein Ar is optionally substituted with one or more radicals selected from the group consisting of halo, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, azido, C1-C4 azidoalkyl, aryl, akylaryl, haloaryl, haloalkylaryl, and combinations thereof; and R is selected from the group consisting of nitrile, acetonitrile, ethylnitrile, propylnitrile, carboxamide, amidine, tetrazole, oxime, hydrazone, acetamidine, aminoacetamide, guanidine, and urea.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Ohio State University
    Inventor: Ching-Shih Chen
  • Patent number: 8536173
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), where A, Ar1, Ar2, R1a, R1b, R1c, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3, R4 and R8 are as described herein, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Olivier Crespin, Eric Nicolai, Olivier Venier
  • Patent number: 8536211
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of 5-substituted 1-alkyltetrazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Stéphane Caillon-Morisseau, Pierre-Yves Coqueron, Jens-Dietmar Heinrich, Robert Lui
  • Publication number: 20130237575
    Abstract: A new class of phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1 (PDK-1) inhibitors of Formula I: wherein X wherein X is —CF3, Ar is selected from and R is selected from where R? is L-Lys, D-Lys, ?-Ala, L-Lue, L-Ile, Phe, SO2CH2CH2NH2, SO2NH2, Asn, Glu or Gyl, and R? is methyl, ethyl, allyl, CH2CH2OH, CH2CN, CH2CH2CN, CH2CONH2,
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ching-Shih Chen, Hao-Chieh Chiu, Dasheng Wang
  • Patent number: 8530473
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the general formula (I), as defined herein which is useful in modulating the activity of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?HSD1) and are useful for treating pathologies in which such modulation is beneficial, as in the case of metabolic syndrome or of noninsulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical preparations containing such a compound, processes for preparing and intermediates useful in the preparation of a such a compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Claudie Namane, Eric Nicolai, Francois Pacquet, Cecile Pascal, Olivier Venier
  • Patent number: 8530506
    Abstract: The invention provides a production method of a biaryltetrazole derivative useful as an intermediate for an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. The method comprises reacting an aryltetrazole derivative with a benzene derivative, deprotecting or reducing the resulting compound and halogenating the deprotected or reduced compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
    Inventor: Masahiko Seki
  • Patent number: 8523989
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present subject matter provide a compound and material that may be used as a lead-free primary explosive. An embodiment of the present subject matter provides the compound copper(I) nitrotetrazolate. Certain embodiments of the present subject matter provide methods for preparing lead-free primary explosives. The method includes: providing cuprous salt; providing water; providing 5-nitrotetrazolate salt; combining the cuprous salt, water and 5-nitrotetrazolate salt to form a mixture; and heating the mixture. The method may also include providing cuprous chloride and providing sodium 5-nitrotetrazolate. Certain embodiments of the present subject matter also provide methods for preparing copper(I) nitrotetrazolate. The method includes: providing cuprous salt; providing water; providing 5-nitrotetrazolate salt; combining the cuprous salt, water and 5-nitrotetrazolate salt to form a mixture; and heating the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company
    Inventors: John W. Fronabarger, Michael D. Williams, William B. Sanborn
  • Publication number: 20130224873
    Abstract: A method is provided for detecting sulphur-containing species (such as thiophosphorous esters, in particular phosphorylating agents), in which a suspected sulphur-containing species is brought into contact with a tetrazolium compound in the presence of base, typically at a pH of at least 8. A device, kit and tetrazolium compounds for use in such a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Ian Fallis, Ian Morgan
  • Publication number: 20130225819
    Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of tetrazoles. In some embodiments, the method involves the use of a flow reactor. The methods provided herein are capable at being carried out in short reaction times, with high yields, with minimal side reactions, and/or with minimal chance of explosions caused by the presence of azides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy F. Jamison, Prakash B. Palde
  • Patent number: 8513436
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel antioxidant inflammation modulators, including those of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds. Methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Gary L. Bolton, Bradley Caprathe, Xin Jiang, Chitase Lee, William H. Roark, Melean Visnick
  • Patent number: 8507533
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, A3, A4, L, B1, B2, B3 and B4 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I have been found to act as glucagon antagonists or inverse agonists. Consequently, the compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutical compositions thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions mediated by glucagon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Erik Aspnes, Mary Theresa Didiuk, Kevin James Filipski, Angel Guzman-Perez, Esther Cheng Yin Lee, Jeffrey Allen Pfefferkorn, Benjamin Dawson Stevens, Meihua Mike Tu
  • Patent number: 8440008
    Abstract: Described are compounds and materials that may be used as a lead-free primary explosive, such as copper(I) nitrotetrazolate. Copper(I) nitrotetrazolate may he prepared by a process comprising the steps of: combining cupric salt, water and 5-nitrotetrazolate salt to form a mixture, heating the mixture, adding a reducing agent and stirring with continued heating. The method may also include combining cupric chloride, sodium 5-nitrotetrazolate and sodium ascorbate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company
    Inventors: John W. Fronabarger, Michael D. Williams
  • Patent number: 8440820
    Abstract: This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Xin Jiang, Xiaofeng Liu, Melean Visnick
  • Patent number: 8410141
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel arylpyrroline compounds of formula (I) which have excellent insecticidal activity and which can thus be used as an insecticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Tetsuya Murata, Yasushi Yoneta, Hidetoshi Kishikawa, Jun Mihara, Daiei Yamazaki, Mamoru Hatazawa, Norio Sasaki, Kei Domon, Eiichi Shimojo, Teruyuki Ichihara, Katsuhiko Shibuya, Masashi Ataka, Ulrich Görgens
  • Patent number: 8410146
    Abstract: 2-pyridyl substituted imidazoles of the formula (I) as shown in claim 1, are provided, which are useful in the treatment of diseases mediated by ALK5 or ALK4 inhibitors or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju Young Lee, Jae-Sun Kim, Jung-Hoon Oh, Hoe-chul Jung, Hyun Jung Lee, Sang-hwan Kang, Yong-Hyuk Kim, Sung-hoon Park, Keun-Ho Ryu, Jung Bum Yi, Hun-Taek Kim, Key-An Um, Bong-yong Lee
  • Patent number: 8404730
    Abstract: Racemic or enantiomerically enriched 3-substituted propanamine compounds represented by the following structural formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the subject compounds are also disclosed. The subject compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, such as depression, anxiety and pain disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Eung Park, Kyung-Hyun Min, Yong-Je Shin, Yu-Jin Shin, Hae-Jeong Yoon, Won Kim, Eun-Ju Ryu, Coo-Min Chung, Hui-Ho Kim
  • Patent number: 8394844
    Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a straight chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 -4, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has, unlike known PGI2 analogs, a selective EP4 agonist action, and a medicament containing the compound, which is useful for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of immune diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, cardiovascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, hepatic diseases, bone diseases, skin diseases and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignees: Asahi Glass Company, Limited, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiko Murata, Masahiro Amakawa, Shin Teradaira, Yasushi Matsumura, Katsuhiko Konishi
  • Patent number: RE45288
    Abstract: This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Xin Jiang, Xiaofeng Liu, Melean Visnick
  • Patent number: RE45325
    Abstract: This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Xin Jiang, Xiaofeng Liu, Melean Visnick