The Additional Hetero Ring Is A Cyclo In A Polycyclo Ring System [e.g., 2-(1-isothiochromanyl)-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride, Etc.] Patents (Class 548/311.4)
  • Patent number: 7704992
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Carol Bachand, Makonen Belema, Daniel H. Deon, Andrew C. Good, Jason Goodrich, Clint A. James, Rico Lavoie, Omar D. Lopez, Alain Martel, Nicholas A. Meanwell, Van N. Nguyen, Jeffrey Lee Romine, Edward H. Ruediger, Lawrence B. Snyder, Denis R. St. Laurent, Fukang Yang, David R. Langley, Gan Wang, Lawrence G. Hamann
  • Patent number: 7700584
    Abstract: The present invention provides curcumol derivatives of the following formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof: wherein, Y is selected from the group consisting of ?CHR2, —CH2R2, ?O, ?—OH or —OR1;R1 is selected from H, R, RCO or HO3S; and R is selected from the group consisting of H; saturated or unsaturated linear C1-10 hydrocarbon group and the like; R2 is selected from the group consisting of F; Cl; Br; I; H; —OH; —OR; —HSO3 and the like; with the proviso that both R1 and R2 are not H. The present invention also provides anti-tumor or antiviral pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof. The present invention further provides the use of said derivatives or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof in the preparation of a medicament for prophylaxis and/or treatment tumor or an antiviral medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hangzhou Minsheng Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shulong Wang, Dianwu Guo, Zhaoke Meng
  • Publication number: 20100093817
    Abstract: This invention relates to new 6,8-difluorochroman-3-yl-1,3-dihydroimidazole-2-thiones, their preparation, and their use as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.
    Inventors: Patrício Manuel Vieira Araújo SOARES DA SILVA, David Alexander LEARMONTH, Alexander BELIAEV
  • Patent number: 7696356
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rapid, high-yielding process for preparing 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-methylene-4H-carbazol-4-one from 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-4H-carbazol-4-one without using a secondary amine as a catalyst, and without using glacial acetic acid as a solvent. The present invention further provides a rapid, high-yielding process for preparing ondansetron from 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-methylene-4H-carbazol-4-one without using alumina as a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Daniella Gutman, Rosa Cyjon
  • Publication number: 20100081678
    Abstract: Indole derivatives that are useful in the treatment of cancer as a chemotherapeutic agent or radiosensitizing agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Thirupathi R. Yerramreddy, Narsimha R. Penthala, Michael L. Freeman, Sekhar R. Konjeti
  • Patent number: 7678474
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel imidazole derivatives and organic electronic device using the same. The disclosed organic electronic device show excellent characteristics in terms of efficiency, driving voltage and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: LG Chem. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jae Soon Bae, Dae Woong Lee, Dong Hoon Lee, Dong Seob Jeong
  • Publication number: 20100062065
    Abstract: Provided is an oral pharmaceutical composition with improved bioavailability and pharmacokinetic properties of a drug, by increasing a bioabsorption rate and an in vivo retention time of an active ingredient via intestine-targeted formulation of a particular naphthoquinone-based compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug, solvate or isomer thereof, as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicants: MAZENCE INC., KT & G CP., LTD
    Inventors: In Geun Jo, Sang-Ku Yoo, Myung-gyu Park, Taehwan Kwak
  • Publication number: 20100036127
    Abstract: A process for preparing the S or R enantiomer of a compound of formula A, the process comprising subjecting a compound of formula B to asymmetric hydrogenation in the presence of a chiral catalyst and a source of hydrogen, wherein: X is CH2, oxygen or sulphur; R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; and R4 is alkyl or aryl, wherein: the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means a phenyl or naphthyl group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen or nitro group; and the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: BIAL-PORTELA & CA, S.A.
    Inventors: David Alexander Learmonth, Antonio Zanotti-Gerosa, Gabriela Alexandra Grasa, Alexander Beliaev
  • Publication number: 20100029484
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: John S. Kovach, Francis Johnson
  • Patent number: 7626038
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate. The invention also relates to R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate hemiacetonate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
    Inventors: Inés Petschen, Xavier Camps, Juan Sallarés
  • Publication number: 20090286780
    Abstract: To provide a novel LXR? agonist that is useful as a preventative and/or therapeutic agent for atherosclerosis; arteriosclerosis such as those resulting from diabetes; dyslipidemia; hypercholesterolemia; lipid-related diseases; inflammatory diseases that are caused by inflammatory cytokines; skin diseases such as allergic skin diseases; diabetes; or Alzheimer's disease. [Solving Means] A 2-oxochromene derivative represented by the following general formula (1) or salt thereof, or their solvate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: KOWA COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Ayumu OKUDA, Takayuki MATSUDA, Toru MIURA, Hidefumi OZAWA, Ayako TOSAKA, Koichi YAMAZAKI, Yuki YAMAGUCHI, Sayaka KUROBUCHI, Yuuichirou WATANABE, Kimiyuki SHIBUYA
  • Patent number: 7563902
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemiluminescent compounds, to a method for synthesizing these compounds, to derivatives and conjugates comprising these compounds, to the use of these compounds or conjugates thereof in chemiluminescence based assays, especially in immunoassays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Dieter Heindl, Rupert Herrmann, Wolfgang Jenni
  • Publication number: 20090182007
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): said compound is inhibitor of aldosterone synthase, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease mediated by aldosterone synthase. Accordingly, the compound of formula I can be used in treatment of hypokalemia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, renal failure, in particular, chronic renal failure, restenosis, atherosderosis, syndrome X, obesity, nephropathy, post-myocardial infarction, coronary heart diseases, increased formation of collagen, cardiac fibrosis and remodeling following hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. Finally, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher Adams, Julien Papillon, Gary Michael Ksander
  • Publication number: 20090176828
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20090170872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the general formula (I), their analogs, their stereoisomers, their polymorphs, their hydrates, their solvates, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions. The present invention more particularly provides novel compounds of the general formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Orchid Research Laboratories Limited
    Inventors: Ganapavarapu Veera Raghava Sharma, Narayanan Sukunath, Thirunavukkarasu Saravanan, Pichika Nagalakshmi, Rajagopal Sriram, Mani Kamaraj
  • Publication number: 20090149474
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives having a positive allosteric GABAB receptor (GBR) modulator effect, methods for the preparation of said compounds and to their use, optionally in combination with a GABAB agonist, for the inhibition of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxations, for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, as well as for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The compounds are represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the description. For example, R1 may be phenyl, R2 may be dimethylamino pyrrolidin-1-yl, R3 may be alkoxy and R4 may be alkyl, ai arylalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, aryloxy or heterocyclylalkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Udo Bauer, Wayne Brailsford, Linda Gustafsson, Tor Svensson
  • Publication number: 20090124680
    Abstract: Provided is a use of a prodrug composition containing a naphthoquinone-based compound of Formula 1 for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment or prevention of metabolic syndrome diseases. wherein R1 to R10, X, m and n are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicants: Mazence Inc., KT&G Corporation
    Inventors: Sang-Ku YOO, Sang Woo YOO, Ku Suk KANG
  • Publication number: 20090105296
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein Z, X, J, R2 and W are set forth in the specification, as well as solvates, hydrates, tautomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit protein tyrosine kinases, especially c-fms kinase. Methods of treating autoimmune diseases; and diseases with an inflammatory component; treating metastasis from ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, hairy cell leukemia; and treating pain, including skeletal pain caused by tumor metastasis or osteoarthritis, or visceral, inflammatory, and neurogenic pain; as well as osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and other diseases in which bone resorption mediates morbidity including rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, prosthesis failure, osteolytic sarcoma, myeloma, and tumor metastasis to bone with the compounds of Formula I, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Carl R. Illig, Jinsheng Chen, Sanath K. Meegalia, Mark J. Wall
  • Patent number: 7521565
    Abstract: 1,2,3,9-tetrahydro-9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-4H-carbazol-4-one or its salt is prepared in high yield by reacting a compound of formula 2 with a compound of formula 3 and a compound of formula 4 in the presence of an acid, an alkylsilylhalide compound or an acylhalide compound, in an solvent, and thus, such an inventive process can be favorably applied to a large-scale mass production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Yuhan Corporation
    Inventors: Tai Au Lee, Sang Sun Park, Doo Byung Lee, Sang Jung Kim
  • Publication number: 20090082308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of benzothiophene amide derivatives. The hydroxamic acid compounds can be used to treat cancer. The benzothiophene amide compounds can also inhibit histone deacetylase and are suitable for use in selectively inducing terminal differentiation, and arresting cell growth and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells. Thus, the compounds of the present invention are useful in treating a patient having a tumor characterized by proliferation of neoplastic cells. The compounds of the invention may also be useful in the prevention and treatment of TRX-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune, allergic and inflammatory diseases, and in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), such as neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Jed Lee Hubbs, Dawn M. Mampreian, Joey L. Methot, Thomas A. Miller, Karin M. Otte, Phieng Siliphaivanh, David L. Sloman, Matthew G. Stanton, Kevin J. Wilson, David J. Witter
  • Publication number: 20090076107
    Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched ondansetron, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: Protia, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony W. Czarnik
  • Publication number: 20090047221
    Abstract: There is described compounds for use in therapy, said compounds being defined by Formula (1): There is also described an anti-proliferative composition comprising one or more compounds according to Formula (1), and a method of treatment of neoplasia comprising the administration of such a compound or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2004
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: NIPRI LIMITED
    Inventors: Allen McClay, David Waugh, Paul Armstrong, Zoica Delbederi, Catherine Higgins, Hendrik Van Den Berg, Patrick Johnston, William Watters, Kelly McGarel, Timothy Mils
  • Patent number: 7482374
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein substituents are as defined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Alan David Borthwick, Henry Anderson Kelly, Nigel Stephen Watson, Robert John Young
  • Patent number: 7482449
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making spirolactone compounds analogous to formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ralph P. Volante, David M. Tschaen, Steven A. Weissman, Matthew Heileman, Toshiaki Mase, Takehiko Iida, Kenji Maeda, Toshihiro Wada, Hiroki Sato, Kenichi Asakawa
  • Publication number: 20090018149
    Abstract: Described are 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the use of these derivatives for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of mycobacteria-induced infections and opportunistic infections, as well as compositions containing at least one 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene derivative and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Furthermore, the present application refers to the use of mycobacterial protein serine/threonine kinases for developing methods for detection and determination of these kinases for recognising and monitoring diseases and for controlling therapy of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Andrea Missio, Gerald Bacher, Anil Koul, Axel Choidas, Peter Banhegyi, Zoltan Greff, Gyorgy Keri, Peter Marko, Laszlo Orfi, Janos Pato, Frigyes Waczek
  • Publication number: 20090012070
    Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel heterocyclic derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I): R Preferred are those compounds of formula (I) where R2 and R3 taken together is ?NCH(R6)CH(R7)N(R8)—, ?NC(R6)=C(R7)N(R8)-, or ?CHN?C(R7)N(R8)—, and tautomers thereof, and where R4 and R5 taken together is —C(R11)=C(R12)C(R13)=C(R14) 112, -, where R, R, R6, R7, R8, R11, R R13, R14, and X are described. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: John A. Dixson, Zeinab M. Elshenawy, Harvey R. Wendt, Saroj Sehgel, Robert H. Henrie, II, David M. Roush, Ping Ding, John W. Lyga, Stephen F. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20090005573
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing sertaconazole mononitrate. The invention also relates tcserta-conazole mononitrate that is characterized by it: particle size and to sertaconazole mononitrate monohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
    Inventors: Ines Petschen, Xavier Camps, Juan Sallares
  • Publication number: 20080318987
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating bone formation and mineralization are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Laurie H. GLIMCHER
  • Publication number: 20080293792
    Abstract: Tocopherol derivatives having the general formula: wherein n is an integer of 6 to 13, R1 is hydrogen, a silyl ether or acetate, R2 is an optionally substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a polycyclic nitrogen-containing heterocycle; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. A method for synthesizing the compounds is also provided. The tocopherol derivatives are capable of inhibiting the primary enzyme responsible for the metabolism of the tocopherols and tocotrienols compounds of vitamin E, namely tocopherol-?-hydroxylase, and thus increase the amount and prolong the availability of these compounds in plasma and tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Atkinson, Robert S. Parker, Stephan Ohnmacht, Phillip John Nava, Ryan West
  • Patent number: 7456294
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a pyrrole-imidazole polyamide type functional molecule having enhanced abilities of alkylating DNA and recognizing a sequence, compared with the existing functional molecules of this type, for a specific base sequence occurring on DNA. A hairpin polyamide having an alkylation site via a vinyl linker at the end of a pyrrole-imidazole polyamide. Drugs for inhibiting the expression of a specific gene and anticancer agents containing the above hairpin polyamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: Hiroshi Sugiyama, Toshikazu Bando, Isao Saito
  • Publication number: 20080221191
    Abstract: A method of treating a Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject an effective amount of a cationic substituted benzofuran compound. Methods of treating microbial infections, including infections from protozoan pathogens, such as Leishmania donovani, Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, a Trypanosoma cruzi, and Plasmodium falciparum, and fungal pathogens, such as Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Cryptococcus neoformans, in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject an effective amount of a cationic substituted benzofuran compound. Methods of synthesizing novel cationic substituted benzofuran compounds and the novel compounds themselves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Richard R. Tidwell, Karl Werbovetz, Scott Gary Franzblau, Svetlana Bakunova, Stanislav Bakunov
  • Patent number: 7419997
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that are useful in the treatment of human papillomaviruses, and also to the methods for the making and use of such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    Inventors: Sharon Davis Boggs, Kristjan S Gudmundsson
  • Publication number: 20080207696
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme that are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A beta peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention are also useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment to reduce A beta peptide formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Jose Aquino, Varghese John, John Tucker, Roy Hom, Shon Pulley, Ruth Tenbrink
  • Patent number: 7396849
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20080153872
    Abstract: Certain bis-(coumarin) compounds as well as the products of their intramolecular cyclization including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, solvates, clathrates, prodrugs, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof are disclosed. Certain processes and intermediates for the preparation of certain bis-(coumarin) compounds, as well as for the use of these compounds as therapeutically active agents in the prophylaxis and treatment of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in mammals, especially humans are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Mladen Mercep, Ivica Malnar, Boska Hrvacic, Stribor Markovic, Anita Filipovic Sucic, Berislav Bosnjak, Andreja Cempuh Klonkay, Renata Rupcic, Antun Hutinec, Ivaylo Jivkov Elenkov, Milan Mesic
  • Publication number: 20080153816
    Abstract: Indole compounds corresponding to the formula (I): as defined in the claims, pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, the process for their preparation, and their use as pharmacologically active substances, especially in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, endothelial dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disease and neurodegeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Laboratoires Fournier S.A.
    Inventors: Jean BINET, Benaissa Boubia, Pierre Dodey, Christiane Legendre, Martine Barth, Olivia Poupardin-Olivier
  • Patent number: 7390798
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: I (where variables A1, A2, B, J, K, m, n, R4, R5a, R5b and R5c are as defined herein) useful as antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as headache, migraine and cluster headache.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Theresa M. Williams, Christopher S. Burgey, Thomas J. Tucker, Craig A. Stump, Ian M. Bell
  • Patent number: 7378421
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and Het are as defined herein, which are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and/or Raf kinases and can be employed for the treatment of tumours, for neuroprotection and for protection of the stress proteins of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Teresa Mujica-Fernaud, Herwig Buchholz, Wilfried Rautenberg, Christian Sirrenberg
  • Patent number: 7375125
    Abstract: Provided are MC4-R binding compounds of the formula XVII: wherein L2 is a linker group, and P1, P2, P3, P4, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, Z5, t, s, and R are as described in the specification. Methods of using the compounds to treat MC4-R associated disorders, such as disorders associated with weight loss, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Ore Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tricia J. Vos, Michael E. Solomon, Christopher F. Claiborne, Martin P. Maguire, Mingshi Dai, Michael Patane, Thomas H. Marsilje
  • Publication number: 20080114040
    Abstract: Epothilone derivatives of Formula (I) and their use as a pharmaceutical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Altmann
  • Publication number: 20080108682
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate. The invention also relates to R-(?)-sertaconazole mononitrate hemiacetonate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: Ferrer Internacional, S. A.
    Inventors: Ines Petschen, Xavier Camps, Juan Sallares
  • Patent number: 7368569
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for making spirolactone compounds analogous to formula I
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ralph P. Volante, David M. Tschaen, Steven A. Weissman, Matthew Heileman, Toshiaki Mase, Takehiko Iida, Kenji Maeda, Toshihiro Wada, Hiroki Sato, Kenichi Asakawa
  • Patent number: 7358377
    Abstract: Methods and intermediates for preparing enantiomerically enriched Schweinfurthin analogs which are useful for the treatment of cancer, as well as novel Schweinfurthin analogs having anti-cancer activity, compositions comprising such analogs and therapeutic methods comprising administering such analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignees: University of Iowa Research Foundation, The United States of America
    Inventors: David F. Wiemer, Jeffrey D. Neighbors, John A. Beutler
  • Patent number: 7358239
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) a stereochemically isomeric form thereof, an N-oxide form thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, wherein -Z1-Z2- is a bivalent radical; R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, halo and the like; or when R1 and R2 are on adjacent carbon atoms, R1 and R2 taken together may form a bivalent radical of formula; Alk is optionally substituted C1-6alkanediyl; the bivalent radical is a substituted piperidinyl, an optionally substituted pyrrolidinyl, homopiperidinyl, piperazinyl or tropyl; R5 is a radical of formula wherein n is 1 or 2; p1 is 0, and p2 is 1 or 2; or p1 is 1 or 2, and p2 is 0; X is oxygen, sulfur or ?NR9; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R7 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl, phenyl or phenylmethyl; R8 is C1-6alkyl, C3-6cycloalkyl phenyl or phenylmethyl; R9 is cyano, C1-6alkyl, C3-6cyclo-alkyl, C1-6alkyloxycarbonyl or aminocarbonyl; R10 is hydrogen or C1-6alkyl; and Q is
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.
    Inventors: Marcel Frans Leopold De Bruyn, Kristof Van Emelen, Piet Tom Bert Paul Wigerinck, Wim Gaston Verschueren
  • Patent number: 7323433
    Abstract: The invention relates to R-(?)-1-[2-(7-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl-methoxy)-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1H-imidazole and the salts thereof. The invention also relates to compositions thereof and their use either for treating fungal infections in humans and animals or combating crop diseases. A process for their preparation is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
    Inventors: Rafael Foguet, Jorge Ramentol, Lluis Anglada, Celia Palacin, Antonio Guglietta
  • Patent number: 7304072
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula (I) wherein Ar1 represents an aryl or heteroaryl which may be substituted; n represents 0 or 1; T, U, V and W each independently represent a nitrogen atom or a methine group which may have a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy and lower alkoxy, wherein at least two of which represent said methine group; X represents methine, hydroxy substituted methine or nitrogen atom; Y represents an imino which may be substituted with lower alkyl, or oxygen; and a salt, ester or N-oxide derivative thereof. The compounds exhibit NPY antagonistic activities and are useful as agents for the treatment of various diseases related to NPY, for example, cardiovascular disorders, central nervous system disorders, metabolic diseases, sexual and reproductive dysfunctions, gastro-intestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, inflammation or glaucoma, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takehiro Fukami, Akio Kanatani, Akane Ishihara, Yasuyuki Ishii, Toshiyuki Takahashi, Yuji Haga, Toshihiro Sakamoto, Takahiro Itoh, Masato Chiba
  • Patent number: 7291642
    Abstract: The present invention provides bradykinin-B1 antagonists of the formula in which A, Ar, G, Q, R1 and R4 are as defined in claim 1, their enantiomers, their diastereomers, their mixtures and their salts, in particular their physiologically acceptable salts with organic or inorganic acids or bases having useful properties, their preparation, medicaments comprising the pharmacologically effective compounds, their preparation and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Iris Kauffmann-Hefner, Norbert Hauel, Henri Doods, Angelo Ceci, Stefan Peters
  • Patent number: 7288660
    Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate particles in which at least about 70% of the particles have a particle size of less than 250 ?m, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a solution comprising ondansetron hydrochloride and water; and (b) adding the solution into a precipitation medium which comprises a water-miscible nonsolvent for ondansetron hydrochloride, while maintaining the resulting mixture at a temperature of about 40° C. or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Daniella Gutman, Rosa Cyjon
  • Patent number: 7279497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to benzopyran derivatives substituted with secondary amines including imidazole, their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The present invention is pharmacologically useful for the treatment of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic retinopathies through anti-angiogenic properties, and also pharmacologically useful in the protection of heart and neuronal cells against ischemia-reperfusion injury or preserving organs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
    Inventors: Kyu Yang Yi, Sun Kyung Lee, Sung-Eun Yoo, Jee Hee Suh, Nak Jeong Kim, Sun Kyung Hwang, Byung-Ho Lee, Ho Won Seo, Chong Ock Lee, Sang-Un Choi
  • Publication number: 20070197621
    Abstract: The present invention relates a method for treating depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders which comprises administering to an individual a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I wherein R, R1, R2, A and n are as defined in the specification and to their pharmaceutically active salts. The invention also relates to novel compounds of formula I, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Guido Galley, Katrin Groebke Zbinden, Marius Hoener, Sabine Kolczewski, Roger Norcross, Henri Stalder