Abstract: Polypeptides isolated from the venom of the Heteropoda venanoria spider block calcium channels in cells of various organisms and are useful in blocking said calcium channels in cells, per se, in the treatment of calcium channel-mediated diseases and conditions and in the control of invertebrate pests.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 1995
Date of Patent:
May 6, 1997
Assignee:
Pfizer Inc.
Inventors:
Paul R. Kelbaugh, Nicholas A. Saccomano, Robert A. Volkmann
Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X are as defined in the application. These compounds are CCK-B receptor antagonists and are useful in the treatment and prevention of central nervous system and gastrointestinal disorders.
Abstract: A polypeptide isolated from the venom of the Agelenopsis aperta spider blocks calcium channels in cells of various organisms and is useful in blocking such calcium channels in cells per se, in the treatment of calcium channel-mediated diseases and conditions, and in the control of invertebrate pests.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 4, 1997
Assignee:
Pfizer Inc.
Inventors:
Douglas Phillips, Mary E. Kelly, Nicholas A. Saccomano, Robert A. Volkmann