Nitrogen Or A -c(=x)- Group, Wherein X Is Chalcogen, Attached Directly To The Bicyclo Ring System By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 549/57)
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Publication number: 20020016476Abstract: Benzothiophenecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (I) which are useful as starting materials for producing drugs, and a process for preparing 5-hydroxybenzo[b]-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula (VI) which are specific PGD2 antagonists.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Tsunetoshi Honma, Yoshiharu Hiramatsu
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Patent number: 6340691Abstract: Compounds of the formula are useful in treating disease conditions mediated by TNF-&agr;, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, sepsis, AIDS, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and degenerative cartilage loss.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: American Cyanamid CompanyInventors: Jeremy I. Levin, Aranapakam M. Venkatesan, Derek C. Cole, James M. Chen, Jamie M. Davis, George T. Grosu
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Patent number: 6339172Abstract: A method for analyzing an objective substance, comprsing reacting a labeled probe with an objective substance on a biological sample, said probe comprsing a label substance of the formula (I): wherein A1 is an aromatic group, R1 is a hydrogen or —COCH2COCnF2n+1 and n is an integer of 1-6, which is bonded to a probe selected from the group consisting of nucleic acid, nudeic acid binding potein, low molecular ligand and receptor for ligand (except antibody) to give a fluorescent complex, reacting the complex with an objective substance on a biolgical sample and assaying fluorescence of the resultant fluorescent complex, a labeled nucleic acid probe and a labeled nucleotide. According to the method of the present invention, defects such as hindrance of fluorescence due to contaminant substance, low sensitivity and the like can be resolved, thereby enabling analysis on a tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignees: Toyo Boseki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kazuhiro Matsui, Katsunori Ikeda, Shinichi Teshima, Yoshihisa Kawamura, Kazuko Matsumoto
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Patent number: 6331640Abstract: A compound of formula 1a which is useful for treating reperfusion injury, and salts, prodrugs, and related compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Nader Fotouhi, Paul Gillespie, Robert William Guthrie, Sherrie Lynn Pietranico-Cole, Weiya Yun
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Patent number: 6329421Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compound of Formula I as well as a method of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administration to a patient in need of such treatment of a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising compounds of Formula I.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1997Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.Inventors: Petpiboon Prasit, Daniel Guay, Zhaoyin Wang, Serge Leger, Michel Therien
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Patent number: 6329372Abstract: Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: wherein R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; L1 is a linker atom or group; Het is an optionally substituted heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides thereof. The compounds are able to inhibit the binding of alpha4 integrins to their ligands and are of use in the prophylaxis and treatment of immune or inflammatory disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Celltech Therapeutics LimitedInventors: John Clifford Head, Sarah Catherine Archibald, Graham John Warrellow, John Robert Porter
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Patent number: 6310074Abstract: The invention relates to compound of formula (I): A—G1—Cy—G2—Cy′—G3—B (I) wherein: A represents a grouping NR1C(Q)R2, C(Q)NR2R3 or NR1C(Q)NR2R3, B represents a grouping NR1C(Q)R2, NR1C(Q)NR2R3, C(Q)NR2R3, C(Q)OR1, NR1C(Q)OR2 or NR2R3, G1 and G3 represent an optionally substituted alkylene chain, Cy and Cy′, which are different, represent a ring structure or G2 represents a chain and medicinal products containing the same are useful in treating or in preventing melatoninergic disorders.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Assignee: Adir et CompagnieInventors: Patrick Depreux, Said Yous, Gwenael Cheve, GĂ©rald Guillaumet, Marie-Claude Viaud, Carlos Larraya, Caroline Bennejean, Philippe Delagrange, Pierre Renard, Carole Descamps-Francois
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Publication number: 20010034454Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes and benzo[b]thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: October 25, 2001Applicant: BYLOR UNIVERSITY AND ARIZONA DESEASE CONTROL RESEARCH COMMISSIONInventors: Kevin G. Pinney, George R. Pettit, Vani P. Mocharla, Maria del Pilar Mejia, Anupama Shirali
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Patent number: 6274619Abstract: A compound of the formula: in which R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted lower alkylcarbamoyl(lower)alkylidene, lower alkylidene, lower alkyl, optionally substituted ar(lower)alkyl, cyclo(lower)alkyl(lower)alkyl, protected carboxy(lower)alkyl, carboxy(lower)alkyl, hydroxy(lower)alkyl, optionally substituted lower alkylcarbamoyl(lower)alkyl, lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl, carboxy(lower)alkanoyl, protected carboxy(lower)alkanoyl, aroyl, lower alkanoyl, or optionally substituted arylcarbamoyl(lower)alkyl, R2 is hydrogen, carboxy, protected carboxy, formyl or N-(lower)alkyl-N-(lower)alkoxycarbamoyl, R3 is hydrogen or amidino-protective group, A is lower alkylene or carbonyl, X is Y is lower alkylene, —S— or —SO2—, Z is —S— or —O—, and the line: is a single bond or a double bond, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which is useful as a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akito Tanaka, Hiroaki Mizuno, Minoru Sakurai
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Patent number: 6265428Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds of formula (1): where X and Y are selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; and Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted groups that include 5 to 6 membered aryl groups and heteroaryl groups that contain one or two heteroatom(s). The methods are effected by contacting endothelin receptors with one or more of the compounds or with compositions containing one or more of the compounds prior to, simultaneously with, or subsequent to contacting the receptors with an endothelin peptide.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Adam Kois, Bore Gowda Raju, Chengde Wu
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Patent number: 6262055Abstract: Sulfur-containing heteroaryl dioxo-butyric acid derivatives are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. These compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of infection by HIV and the treatment of AIDS, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of treating AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven D. Young, John S. Wai, Mark W. Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher
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Patent number: 6225336Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds which are dual antagonistic to TXA2 and PGD2 receptors and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them. They are useful for treating, for example, systemic mastocytosis and disorder of systemic mast cell activation as well as tracheal contraction, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, ischemic reperfusion injury, and inflammation. In detail, this invention provides a compound of the foumula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or hydrate thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tsunetoshi Honma
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Patent number: 6217642Abstract: A method and composition for protection against fouling of objects which come into contact with sea water or brackish water comprising a benzothiophene-2-carbomide S,S-dioxide as the essential component are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Franz Kunisch, Martin Kugler, Heinrich Schrage, Hans-Ludwig Elbe
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Patent number: 6200731Abstract: The present invention discloses a cross-linking monomer for a photoresist polymer represented by following Chemical Formula 1: <Chemical Formula 1> wherein, V represents CH2, CH2CH2, oxygen or sulfur; Y is selected from the group consisting of straight or branched C1-10 alkyl, oxygen, and straight or branched C1-10 ether; R′ and R″ individually represent H or CH3; i is a number of 1 to 5; and n is a number of 0 to 3; and a process for preparing a photoresist copolymer comprising the same.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Geun Su Lee, Cha Won Koh, Jae Chang Jung, Min Ho Jung, Ki Ho Baik
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Patent number: 6194449Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formulas (IA), (IB), and (IC): the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use in medicine as allosteric adenosine receptor modulators for uses including protection against hypoxia and ischemia induced injury and treatment of adenosine-sensitive cardiac arrhythmias.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Medco Corp.Inventor: Pier Giovanni Baraldi
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Patent number: 6180797Abstract: There is provided a process for the dehalogenation of a compound of formula II via the use of a transition metal catalyst and ammonium formate at atmospheric pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2000Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: American Cyanamid Co.Inventor: Thomas Walter Drabb, Jr.
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Patent number: 6177444Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formulas (IA), (IB), and (IC): the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and their use in medicine as allosteric adenosine receptor modulators for uses including protection against hypoxia and ischemia induced injury and treatment of adenosine-sensitive cardiac arrhythmias.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: Medco Corp.Inventor: Pier Giovanni Baraldi
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Patent number: 6169206Abstract: 4-(N,N-Dialkylamino)aniline compounds of the following general formula (I): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group, R2 to R5 each represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R2 and R3, R1 and R2, or R4 and R5 may form a ring together; a processing composition for color photography, which contains at least one of these compounds; and a color image-forming method wherein at least one of these aniline compounds is used.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2000Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.Inventors: Keizo Kimura, Shigeo Hirano, Hiroshi Kawamoto
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Patent number: 6166251Abstract: Disclosed are labeling reagents containing fluorescent compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R is a group capable of combining with proteins, Ar is a conjugated double bond system, and n is a whole number. These labeling reagents have high fluorescence emission intensities, give high synthesis yields, permit both solid-phase measurements and liquid-phase measurements in immunoassays, and require less measuring steps.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1998Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignees: Kazuko Matsumoto, Suzuki Motor CorporationInventors: Kazuko Matsumoto, Jingli Yuan
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Patent number: 6162930Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes and benzo[b]thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Baylor UniversityInventors: Kevin G. Pinney, George R. Pettit, Vani P. Mocharla, Maria del Pilar Mejia, Anupama Shirali
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Patent number: 6156786Abstract: This invention provides methods which are useful for the inhibition of the various medical conditions associated with estrogen deprivation syndrome including osteoporosis and hyperlipidemia utilizing compounds of formula I: ##STR1##Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1998Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventor: George Joseph Cullinan
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Patent number: 6156891Abstract: Carboxylic acids of formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl, and Q is optionally substituted phenyl, can be easily converted by ring closing into pyridazin-3-one derivatives of formula (7): ##STR2## The carboxylic acids of formula (1) can be produced by reacting hydrazone compounds of formula (5): ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 and Q are as defined above, with malonic acid derivatives of formula (6):R.sup.2 CH(COOH).sub.2wherein R.sup.2 is as defined above in the presence of a base.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, LimitedInventor: Takashi Furukawa
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Patent number: 6156787Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: ##STR1## where A is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, aryl, S(O),R.sup.1, OR.sup.1 or NR.sup.1 R.sup.6 ;R.sup.1 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl or C.sub.3-6 cycloalkenyl each of which is optionally substituted by amino, C.sub.1-6 alkylamino, di(C.sub.1-6 alkyl)amino, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, C.sub.1-6 alkylaminocarbonyl, one, two or three hydroxy groups, one, two or three halogen atoms or a four, five or six-membered saturated heterocyclic ring containing a nitrogen atom and optionally either an oxygen atom or a further nitrogen atom which ring is optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl on the further nitrogen atom; aryl, arylC.sub.1-6 alkyl, arylC.sub.2-6 alkenyl or arylC.sub.2-6 alkynyl optionally substituted on the aryl ring by halogen, nitro, cyano, C.sub.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LimitedInventors: Howard Barff Broughton, Mark Stuart Chambers
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Patent number: 6143777Abstract: Aminothiophenecarboxamides of the formula I ##STR1## and their physiologically acceptable salts, whereinR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, A and n have the meanings stated in claim 1, exhibit phosphodiesterase V inhibition and can be used for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and for the therapy of disturbances of potency.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1999Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter HaftungInventors: Rochus Jonas, Pierre Schelling, Franz-Werner Kluxen, Maria Christadler
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Patent number: 6133262Abstract: This application relates to novel compounds of formula I (and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts), as defined herein, processes and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations comprising the novel compounds of formula I, and the use of the compounds of formula I as thrombin inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Jefferson Ray McCowan, John Eldon Toth, Daniel Jon Sall
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Patent number: 6110963Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is C or N;B is O, S, N, or CH.dbd.CH;E is ##STR2## or --X--D; D is ##STR3## or alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms; X is CO, CH(OH), CH.sub.2, or --CH--S-2-benzothiazole;Y is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, or halogen;Z is O, S, or N;R is hydrogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, halogen, or trifluoromethyl;R.sup.1 is alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms, aryl of 6-10 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7-15 carbon atoms, halogen, Het-alkyl wherein the alkyl moiety contains 1-6 carbon atoms, or aryl mono-, di- or tri-substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, trifluoromethyl, and alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms;Het is ##STR4## G is O, S, or N; and the remaining variables are as defined in claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to insulin or hyperglycemia.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1999Date of Patent: August 29, 2000Assignee: American Home Products CorporationInventor: Michael S. Malamas
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Patent number: 6090843Abstract: This invention provides novel benzothiophene compounds of the formula I: ##STR1## which are useful for the treatment of the various medical conditions associated with postmenopausal syndrome, as well as estrogen dependent diseases including cancer of the breast, uterus, and cervix. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical formulations of compounds of formula I.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1998Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Henry Uhlman Bryant, Jeffrey Alan Dodge
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Patent number: 6084108Abstract: Fungicides having thiophene rings may be made from the intermediate compound 3-carbomethoxy-4,5-dimethylthiophene. That compound, and related compounds, may be produced by reacting an alpha mercaptoketone, e.g., 3-mercapto-2-butanone, with an acrylate, e.g., methyl-3-methoxy acrylate, in the presence of an alkoxide base, e.g., NaOMe, to form the substituted tetrahydrothiophene, followed by conversion to the aromatic thiophene with an acid treatment. The substituted tetrahydrothiophene is a novel compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: Thomas L. Fevig, Patrick H. Lau, Wendell G. Phillips
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Patent number: 6069166Abstract: A compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or hydrate thereof having a PGD.sub.2 -antagonistic activity, and an inhibitory activity against infiltration of eosinophils, useful for treating mast cell dysfunction-associated diseases, such as systemic mastocytosis and disorder of systemic mast cell activation, as well as tracheal contraction, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, ischemic reperfusion injury, inflammation and atopic dermatitis, which is shown by the formula (I): ##STR1## is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 1999Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tsunetoshi Honma, Yoshiharu Hiramatsu, Akinori Arimura
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Patent number: 6063936Abstract: An aromatic carboxylic acid bicyclic sulfur compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy and C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; each of X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 haloalkyl; X.sup.4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 haloalkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkoxy; each of X.sup.5, X.sup.6, X.sup.7 and X.sup.8 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; the bond between X.sup.2 and X.sup.5 is saturated or unsaturated; the bond between X.sup.5 and X.sup.7 is saturated or unsaturated; p is an integer of 0 or 1; and n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2; or a salt thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kazufumi Nakamura, Masashi Sakamoto, Ichiro Nasuno
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Patent number: 6020531Abstract: A benzothiophene compound represented by a formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a lower alkyl group, and R.sup.2 represents a halogen atom; a lower alkyl group; or a cycloalkyl group or cycloalkenyl group which may optionally be substituted with a lower alkyl group, a hydroxy group, an acyloxy group or an oxo group,which is a useful intermediate for synthesizing a 2-sub-stituted-3-(4-substituted benzoyl)-6-hydroxybenzo[b]-thiophene derivative having an antiestrogenic activity can be produced in an industrially advantageous manner by subjecting a compound represented by a formula: ##STR2## to a ring-closing reaction. Further, the novel compound of the formula (II) described above is a useful intermediate in the process of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Teikoku Hormone Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masafumi Shiraiwa, Shuichiro Sato, Koji Doguchi
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Patent number: 6008377Abstract: The present invention is directed to chemical processes for preparing 2-aryl-6-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-aminoethoxyl)benzoyl]benzoyl]benzo[b]-thiophenes.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Charles D Jones, John M. McGill
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Patent number: 5981570Abstract: The invention provides benzothiophene compounds, formulations, and methods of inhibiting bone loss or bone resorption, particularly osteoporosis, cardiovascular-related pathological conditions, including hyperlipidemia.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Henry Uhlman Bryant, George Joseph Cullinan, Jeffrey Alan Dodge
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Patent number: 5965749Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted 2-benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid compound or an alkali metal salt thereof, which comprises reacting a halobenzoyl derivative with mercaptoacetic acid in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide and water. Substituted 2-benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid compounds and alkali metal salts thereof are useful as intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agricultural chemicals, material preservatives, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignees: Uniroyal Chemical Company, Inc., Uniroyal Chemical Co./CIE.Inventor: Walter Gerhard Brouwer
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Patent number: 5952345Abstract: Aryl-substituted and aryl and (3-oxo-1-propenly)-substituted benzopyran, benzothiopyran, 1,2-dihydroquinoline, and 5,6-dihydronaphthalene derivatives have retinoid negative hormone and/or antagonist-like biological activities. The invented RAR antagonists can be administered to mammals, including humans, for the purpose of preventing or diminishing action of RAR agonists on the bound receptor sites. Specifically, the RAR agonists are administered or coadministered with retinoid drugs to prevent or ameliorate toxicity or side effects caused by retinoids or vitamin A or vitamin A precursors. The retinoid negative hormones can be used to potentiate the activities of other retinoids and nuclear receptor agonists. For example, the retinoid negative hormone called AGN 193109 effectively increased the effectiveness of other retinoids and steroid hormones in in vitro transactivation assays. Additionally, transactivation assays can be used to identify compounds having negative hormone activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: Allergan Sales, Inc.Inventors: Elliot S. Klein, Alan T. Johnson, Andrew M. Standeven, Richard L. Beard, Samuel J. Gillett, Tien T. Duong, Sunil Nagpal, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Min Teng, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5948796Abstract: This invention relates to the field of pharmaceutical and organic chemistry and provides benzothiophene compounds, intermediates, formulations, and methods.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Henry Uhlman Bryant, Michael John Martin, Ken Matsumoto
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Patent number: 5929107Abstract: Novel compound represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein ring A, ring B and ring C each stands for an optionally substituted benzene ring; X stands for --NR-- wherein R stands for hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, --O-- or --S--; Y stands for --(CH.sub.2)n-- wherein n denotes 1 or 2 or --NH--; and R.sup.a stands for a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group, provided that when ring C is unsubstituted or substituted only at para-position, ring B is substituted at least at ortho-position or a salt thereof which have an excellent acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase inhibiting action and cholesterol-lowering activity, their production and medicinal use.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1995Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Hideaki Natsugari, Yasuo Sugiyama, Yoshinori Ikeura
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Patent number: 5908859Abstract: The present application relates to a series of compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, of the formula ##STR1## which provide a method of inhibiting hyperlipidemia, especially hypercholesterolemia, and the pathological sequelae thereof, in mammals, including humans.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1998Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: George Joseph Cullinan, Patrick Irving Eacho, Patricia Sue Foxworthy-Mason, Robert John Schmidt
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Patent number: 5886025Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo?b!thiophenes and benzo?b!thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Baylor UniversityInventor: Kevin G. Pinney
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Patent number: 5863936Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating cancer and other diseases in which inhibition of telomerase activity can ameliorate disease symptoms or prevent or treat the disease relate to compounds characterized by the following structure: ##STR1## and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Y is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, sulfonyl, sulfinyl, and --NR.sub.7 --. R.sub.1 is --TR.sub.8, where T is --C(X.sub.1)-- or --SO.sub.2 --, and R.sub.8 is selected from the group consisting of --OR.sub.9, --NHNHSO.sub.2 R.sub.9, --NHNHC(X.sub.2)OR.sub.9, --NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --NHNHC(X.sub.2)NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, --NHCR.sub.9 R.sub.10 C(X.sub.2)NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, --NHC(X.sub.2)NR.sub.9 R.sub.10, and the piperazinyl moiety shown below: ##STR2## where n is 0 or 1, and Q.sub.n, for n=1, is --SO.sub.2 --, --C(X.sub.2)-- or --C(X.sub.2)NR.sub.10 --. R.sub.2 -R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Geron CorporationInventors: Federico C.A. Gaeta, Adam A. Galan, Elaine C. Stracker
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Patent number: 5859297Abstract: Disclosed are labeling reagents containing fluorescent compounds represented by the general formula ##STR1## where R is a group capable of combining with proteins, Ar is a conjugated double bond system, and n is a whole number. These labeling reagents have high fluorescence emission intensities, give high synthesis yields, permit both solid-phase measurements and liquid-phase measurements in immunoassays, and require less measuring steps.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1996Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignees: Kazuko Matsumoto, Suzuki Motor CorporationInventors: Kazuko Matsumoto, Jingli Yuan
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Patent number: 5843984Abstract: Sulfated benzothiophenes of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, --OCOO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCO(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl), --OCOAr wherein Ar is phenyl or optionally substituted phenyl, --OSO.sub.2 (C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 straight chain alkyl), or --OSO.sub.3 H;R.sup.2 is R.sup.1, Cl or F; with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 is --OSO.sub.3 H;R.sup.3 is 1-piperidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, methyl-1-pyrrolidinyl, dimethyl-1-pyrrolidino, 4-morpholino, dimethylamino, diethylamino, diisopropylamino, or 1-hexamethyleneimino; andn is 2 or 3;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 1997Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Michael Paul Clay, Charles Alan Frolik, Charles David Jones, Terry Donald Lindstrom
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Patent number: 5817874Abstract: The present invention is a process of converting a hydroxy aromatic into a 2-hydroxy-N-arylacetamide, comprising:(1) treating a reaction mixture comprising a salt of a hydroxy aromatic with an alkylating agent; and(2) treating the reaction mixture with a Smiles solvent system and raising the temperature of the reaction mixture.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.Inventors: Norton P. Peet, John J. Weidner
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Patent number: 5808061Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for preparing a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combine to form C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 polymethylene, --CH.sub.2 CH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.Also provided intermediates of formulae II and IV ##STR2## wherein Z is a leaving group.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1995Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Jeffrey A. Dodge, Mark G. Stocksdale
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Patent number: 5792763Abstract: This invention provides novel 5-HT.sub.1F agonists of formula ##STR1## where X, Y, Z,and R are defined in the specification, which are useful for the prevention and treatment of migraine and associated disorders.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: James E. Fritz, Stephen W. Kaldor, Sidney Xi Liang, Upinder Singh, Yao-Chang Xu
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Patent number: 5780648Abstract: Benzothiophenes, and uses and formulations thereof, are provided by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: David Thompson Berg, George Joseph Cullinan, Brian William Grinnell, Mark Alan Richardson
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Patent number: 5780498Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a straight or branched lower alkyl, a cycloalkyl-lower alkyl, an aryl-lower alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl an aryl-cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, an aryloxy, or a heteroaryl;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl, a cycloalkyl, or a cycloalkyl-lower alkyl;R.sub.3 and R.sub.3 ' are each the same or different and each is hydrogen atom, a straight or branched lower alkyl, a cycloalkyl, an aryl-lower alkyl, an aryl, or a heteroaryl; orR.sub.3 and R.sub.3 ' together form a ring structure;R.sub.3 " is hydrogen, lower alkyl or an aryl; orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 " together form a lower alkylene group --(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is an integer of 1, 2 or 3; orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 " together form a group represented by the formula: --(CH.sub.2).sub.p --Ar-- or --Ar--(CH.sub.2).sub.p --, respectively, wherein p is zero or an integer of 1 or 2, and Ar is an arylene or heteroarylene;C(.dbd.X) is C(.dbd.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Japan LimitedInventors: Hideyuki Saika, Toshiki Murata, Thomas Pitterna, Thomas Fruh, Lene D. Svensson, Yoshihiro Urade, Takaki Yamamura, Toshikazu Okada
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Patent number: 5760063Abstract: The subject invention, provides arylhydrazone compounds having the Formula 1: ##STR1## wherein A and B are independently aryl or heteroaryl and A and B independently are substituted with at least one group selected from alkyl, halogen, CN, COOR.sup.7, NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, CONR.sup.7 R.sup.8, NO.sub.2, SR.sup.7, SOR.sup.7, SO.sub.2 R.sup.7, NHCOR.sup.7, NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.7, OR.sup.7, hydroxyalkyl, and aminoalkyl. The compounds of this invention are useful for treating a wide variety of bacterial infections, including diseases of the skin, e.g., acne and skin ulcers, gastroenteritis, colitis, meningitis, keratinitis, conjunctivitis, diseases of the urinary and genital tracts, etc.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Scriptgen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Kelvin T. Lam, David G. Powers
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Patent number: RE37087Abstract: There are provided new alkane and alkoxyalkane derivatives of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and A have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and insecticidal and acaricidal compositions containing these compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1991Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Schering AktiengesellschaftInventors: Helga Franke, Heinrich Franke, Hans-Rudolf Kruger, Hartmut Joppien, Dietrich Baumert, David Giles
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Patent number: RE36562Abstract: A method of controlling Take-All disease of plants by applying a fungicide of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are C and are part of an aromatic ring which is .[.benzothiophene.]..Iadd.thiophene.Iaddend.; andA is .[.selected from.]. --C(X)-amine .[.wherein the amine is an unsubstituted, monosubstituted or disubstituted amino radical.]..Iadd.wherein the amine is a monosubstituted or a disubstituted amine, wherein one of the substituents has a cyclic moiety, said cyclic moiety which is chosen from the group consisting of thienyl, furanyl, and a non-heterocyclic substituent, wherein when the amine is disubstituted, the second substituent is a non-cyclic substituent.Iaddend., --C(O)--SR.sub.3, --NH--C(X)R.sub.4, .[.and.]. .Iadd.or .Iaddend.--C(.dbd.NR.sub.3)--XR.sub.7 ;B is --W.sub.m --Q(R.sub.2).sub.3 or selected from .[.O-tolyl.]..Iadd.o-tolyl.Iaddend., 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, and 9-phenanthryl, each optionally substituted with halogen or R.sub.4 ;Q is C, Si, Ge, or Sn;W is --C(R.sub.3).sub.p H.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: Dennis P. Phillion, Diane S. Braccolino, Matthew J. Graneto, Wendell G. Phillips, Karey A. Van Sant, Daniel M. Walker, Sai C. Wong