Patents Assigned to AstraZeneca
  • Patent number: 7329686
    Abstract: There are provided novel compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R10, M, Q, T, U, Y, V and W are as defined in the specification and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; together with processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and their use in therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Antonio Mete, Iain Walters
  • Patent number: 7329430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for coating of a pharmaceutical product. The method comprises the step of producing discrete droplets (7) of controlled size, shape and composition with at least one micro dispenser (1) and distributing droplets (7) with controlled velocity, time of flight. Also, the method comprises the step of controlling the production frequency and modulation of the droplets (7). Further, the method comprises the step of controlling the flow rate, temperature and composition of the carrier gas and directing droplets (7) towards particles (10) subjected to coating. The present invention also relates to a device for coating of a pharmaceutical product. The device comprises a droplet producing unit (1) and a droplet-directing unit (8). The droplet producing unit (1) is a piezo-actuated micro dispenser (1) for producing discrete droplets (7) and controlling the size, shape and composition of said droplets (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Staffan Folestad, Ingela Niklasson Björn, Daniel Ström
  • Publication number: 20080032997
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A, A1 and B are as defined in the specification; processes for their preparation; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; a process for preparing the pharmaceutical compositions; and their use in therapy. The compounds are useful as MMP inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Balint Gabos, Michael Lundkvist, Magnus Af Rosenschold, Igor Shamovsky, Pavol Zlatoidsky
  • Publication number: 20080032992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain new pyridin analogues of Formula (I) to processes for preparing such compounds, to their utility as P2Y12 inhibitors and as anti-thrombotic agents etc, their use as medicaments in cardiovascular diseases as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Kay Brickmann, Fabrizio Giordanetto, Johan Johansson, Fredrik Zetterberg
  • Patent number: 7326724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new salts of omeprazole and esomeprazole respectively, i.e. salts of 5-methoxy-2-[[(4-methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-2-pyridinyl)-methyl]sulfinyl]-1H-benzimidazole and the (S)-enantiomer thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to adamantan ammonium salt of the compounds, formed by a reaction of omeprazole and esomeprazole respectively and adamantan amine. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing the compounds of the invention, a pharmaceutical preparation and a method for treatment of gastric related disorders by administering the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Mikael Dahlström, Arne Brändström
  • Publication number: 20080027104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-(4-{[(benzylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}piperidin-1-yl)-5-cyano-2-methylnicotinic acid ethyl ester, form I and II, to processes for preparing such compounds, to their utility as P2Y12 inhibitors and as anti-thrombotic agents etc, their use as medicaments in cardiovascular diseases as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Soren Andersen, Carl-Johan Aurell, Caroline Ericsson, Carl-Gustav Sigfridsson, Fredrik Zetterberg
  • Publication number: 20080027051
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heteroaryl substituted benzoxazole derivatives and therapeutic uses for such compounds, having the structural formula (Ia) below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel heteroaryl substituted benzoxazole derivatives that are suitable for imaging amyloid deposits in living patients, their compositions, methods of use and processes to make such compounds. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits in brain in vivo to allow antemortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as well as measureing clinical efficacy of Alzheimer's disease therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Jonas Malmstrom, David Pyring, Can Slivo, Daniel Sohn, Britt-Marie Swahn, David Wensbo
  • Publication number: 20080027103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-(4-{[(benzylsulfonyl)amino]carbonyl}piperidin-1-yl)-5-cyano-2-methylnicotinic acid isopropyl ester, form II, to a process for preparing such compound, to its utility as P2Y12 inhibitor and as anti-thrombotic agent etc, its use as medicaments in cardiovascular diseases as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventor: Carl-Gustav Sigfridsson
  • Publication number: 20080027076
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the Formula (I); or salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, A, B, L, n and m are as defined in the description. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds, the use of said compounds as medicaments and in the production of an anti-angiogenic effect in a warm blooded animal. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Clifford David Jones, Richard William Arthur Luke, William McCoull
  • Patent number: 7323602
    Abstract: A process for preparing an intermediate compound of formula (II) where n is an integer of from 3 to 14; R1 is haloC1-10alkyl, C1-10alkyl, C2-10alkenyl, C2-10cycloalkyl, carboxyC1-10alkyl, C1-10alkoxycarbonylC1-10alkyl, aryl (such as phenyl), aryl(C1-10)alkyl (such as phenyl(C1-10)alkyl) or di(C1-6alkyl)amino; and R2 is a halo group; the process comprising halogenation of a compound of formula (III) where n and R1 are as defined above. Novel compounds are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Kenneth Edwin Herbert Warren, Anne Margaret Lamont Kane
  • Publication number: 20080020416
    Abstract: A method for preparing a soluble protein comprising urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) or an active fragment thereof, or a variant of either of these which has uPA activity, which method comprises contacting said protein with a buffer at a pH of from 8.5-10.5, said buffer comprising a reducing agent and an oxidising agent which forms a redox pair, wherein the reducing agent is present in excess compared to the oxidising agent, and wherein the reducing agent is present in a concentration of at least 5 mM. Material obtainable in this way forms a further aspect of the invention. It has been refolded in a “native-like” form and is useful in studies such as N.M.R. analysis to detect ligands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Mark McAlister, Antonio Pineda-Lucena
  • Publication number: 20080021012
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof are disclosed wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein. Also disclosed are processes for making compounds of formula (I) as well as methods of using compounds of formula (I) for treating bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Michael Gravestock, Folkert Reck, Fei Zhou
  • Publication number: 20080021071
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), as well as pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, are disclosed wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are defined herein. Also disclosed are processes for making compounds of formula (I) as well as methods of using compounds of formula (I) for treating bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Michael Gravestock, Folkert Reck, Fei Zhou
  • Publication number: 20080020053
    Abstract: A solid rapidly gelling oral pharmaceutical dosage form, as well as aqueous suspensions prepared thereof, comprising an acid sensitive proton pump inhibitor as active ingredient distributed in a multitude of enteric coated pellets and a suspension modifying granulate comprising a rapidly dissolving diluent granulated together with a gelling agent chosen among xanthan gums, and an acidic pH-regulating agent and a binder. The suspension modifying granulate is rapidly disintegrating and gelling when suspended in an aqueous medium and thus forming a homogenous stable and robust suspension having a reproducible and stable viscosity. Furthermore the invention relates to an improved process for its manufacture and the use of such formulation in medical treatment including prevention of gastrointestinal disorders in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Eva Persson, Eva Trofast
  • Publication number: 20080015237
    Abstract: There is provided compounds of formula I, wherein R1 to R7 have meanings given in the description, which are useful in the prophylaxis and in the treatment of arrhythmias, in particular atrial and ventricular arrhythmias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Annika Bjore, Jonas Bostrom, Ojvind Davidsson, Hans Emtenas, Ulrik Gran, Tommy Iliefski, Johan Kajanus, Roine Olsson, Gert Strandlund, Johan Sundell, Zhong-Qing Yuan, Lars Sandberg
  • Publication number: 20080015234
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds, and to the use of the compounds in the prevention and/or treatment of mGluR5 receptor-mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicants: AstraZeneca AB, NPS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Louise Edwards, Methvin Isaac, Martin Johansson, Annika Kers, Johan Malmberg, Donald McLeod, Alexander Mindis, Karin Staaf, Abdelmalik Slassi, Tomislav Stefanac, Thomas Stormann, David Wensbo, Tao Xin, Jalaj Arora
  • Publication number: 20080015204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds, and to the use of the compounds in the prevention and/or treatment of mGluR5 receptor-mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicants: AstraZeneca AB, NPS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Louise Edwards, Methvin Isaac, Martin Johansson, Annika Kers, Johan Malmberg, Donald McLeod, Alexander Mindis, Karin Staaf, Abdelmalik Slassi, Tomislav Stefanac, Thomas Stormann, David Wensbo, Tao Xin, Jalaj Arora
  • Publication number: 20080015222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds or salts, solvates or solvated salts thereof, processes for their preparation and to new intermediates used in the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to the use of said compounds in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Yevgeni Besidski, Inger Kers, Martin Nylof, Andis Slaitas
  • Patent number: 7319095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of GABAB receptor agonists for the treatment as well as the prevention of cough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Anders Lehmann, Sverker von Unge
  • Patent number: D561901
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Kathleen Novak, Richard Costa, Martin Mason, Fred Eldridge, Kun-Chi Wu, Hung Mach