Patents Assigned to G. D. Searle & Co.
  • Electrophilic ketones for the treatment of herpesvirus infections
    Publication number: 20030119721
    Abstract: A class of compounds is described which can be used for the treatment of viral infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: G. D. Searle & Co., Corporate Patent Department
    Inventors: Daniel L. Flynn, Jeffery Zablocki, Kenneth Williams, Susan L. Hockerman
  • Restoration of platelet aggregation by antibody administration after GPIIB/IIIa antagonist treatment
    Publication number: 20030118584
    Abstract: The invention provides a process to restore platelet aggregation by the administration of antibody combining site-containing molecules that specifically bind to a specific class of reversibly-bound GPIIb/IIIa fibrinogen receptor antagonist compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Glenn, Chris P. Carron, Larry P. Feigen, Jimmy D. Page, Jodi A. Pegg
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030119833
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • &agr;-amino-&bgr;-sulfonyl hydroxamic acid compounds
    Patent number: 6583299
    Abstract: A family of molecules is disclosed that inhibit matrix metalloprotease (MMP) activity, and particularly inhibit the activity of one or more of MMP-2, MMP-9, or MMP-13, while generally exhibiting little activity against MMP-1. A contemplated compound also exhibits little inhibition of the production of TNF. A contemplated compound is an &agr;-amino-&bgr;-sulfonyl carbocyclo, heterocyclo, aryl, or heteroaryl hydroxamic acid. Also disclosed are processes for preparing a contemplated compound and for treating a mammal having a condition associated with pathological matrix metalloprotease activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Susan L Hockerman, Daniel P. Becker, Louis J Bedell, Gary A DeCrescenzo, John N Freskos, Daniel P Getman, Robert M Heintz, Madeleine H Li, Brent V Mischke, Clara I Villamil, Thomas E Barta
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030114454
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030109528
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030105100
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030100559
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Method of preparing intermediates useful in synthesis of retroviral protease inhibitors
    Patent number: 6570027
    Abstract: A synthesis is described for intermediates which are readily amenable to the large scale preparation of hydroxyethylurea-based chiral HIV protease inhibitors. The method includes forming a diastereoselective epoxide from a chiral alpha amino aldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John S Ng, Claire A. Przybyla, Richard A Mueller, Michael L Vazquez, Daniel P Getman
  • Bis-sulfonamide hydroxyethyl-amino retroviral protease inhibitors
    Patent number: 6569882
    Abstract: Bis-sulfonamido hydroxyethylamino compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. The present invention relates to retroviral protease inhibiting compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or ester thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: John N. Freskos, Daniel P. Getman, John J. Talley, James A. Sikorski
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030096818
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Combinations of ileal bile acid transport inhibitors and bile acid sequestering agents for cardiovascular indications
    Patent number: 6562860
    Abstract: The present invention provides combinations of cardiovascular therapeutic compounds for the prophylaxis or treatment of cardiovascular disease including hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, or hyperlipidemia. Combinations disclosed include an ileal bile acid transport inhibitor combined with a bile acid sequestrant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Bradley T. Keller, Kevin C. Glenn, Joseph R. Schuh
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030087905
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Use of low dose amount of spironolactone for treatment of cardiovascular disease
    Publication number: 20030087884
    Abstract: Use of low dosages of an aldosterone receptor antagonist, spironolactone, is described for treatment of circulatory disorders. This therapy would be particularly useful to treat or retard the development of congestive heart failure, while avoiding or reducing aldosterone-antagonist-induced side effects, such as hyperkalemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Todd E. MacLaughlan, Alfonso T. Perez
  • Immediate release eplerenone compositions
    Patent number: 6558707
    Abstract: The invention relates to oral pharmaceutical compositions useful as aldosterone receptor blockers comprising the active agent micronized eplerenone in an amount of about 10 mg to about 1000 mg and one or more carrier materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Shilpa S. Thosar, Rajeev D. Gokhale, Dwain S. Tolbert
  • Substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamines useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Publication number: 20030083331
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted polycyclic aryl and heteroaryl tertiary-heteroalkylamine compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Deborah A. Mischke, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Brian S. Hickory, Mark A. Massa, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Barry L. Parnas, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel
  • Salt forms of 6-n-butylamino-6-deoxy-&agr;-L-sorbofuranose
    Patent number: 6552176
    Abstract: The invention is a process for producing N-substituted glucamines, a process for oxidizing an N-substituted glucamine with an oxidizing microbe or extract thereof, and a process for oxidizing an N-substituted glucamine with an oxidizing microbe or extract thereof and reducing the oxidized N-substituted glucamine to an N-substituted-1-deoxynojirimycin. In addition, a one pot process for producing N-substituted-1-deoxynojirimycin from D-glucose is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: G. D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Roy Walter Grabner, Bryan Hayden Landis, Ping Tu Wang, Michael Lee Prunier, Mike G. Scaros
  • Use of amino-isoxazolidone compounds for treatment of memory impairment following traumatic brain injury
    Publication number: 20030073730
    Abstract: A class of amino-isoxazolidone compounds is described for use in treatment of memory impairment associated with Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”). Preferred compounds of this class are D-cycloserine and its prodrugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Daniel T. Fakouhi, Robert L. Herting, J. Michael Williams
  • Use of substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds for treating hepatitis virus infections
    Patent number: 6545021
    Abstract: N-Substituted-1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitol compounds of Formula I are effective in treatment of hepatitis infections, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In treating hepatitis infections, the compounds of Formula I may be used alone, or in combination with another antiviral agent selected from among nucleosides, nucleotides, immunomodulators, immunostimulats or various combinations of such other agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: Richard A. Mueller, Martin L. Bryant, Richard A. Partis
  • (R)-chiral halogenated substituted fused heterocyclic amino compounds useful for inhibiting cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity
    Patent number: 6544974
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted aryl and heteroaryl (R)-Chiral Halogenated 1-Substitutedamino-(n+1)-Alkanol compounds useful as inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP; plasma lipid transfer protein-I) and compounds, compositions and methods for treating atherosclerosis and other coronary artery diseases. Novel high yield, stereoselective processes for the preparation of the chiral substituted alkanol compounds from chiral and achiral intermediates are described. Preferred (R)-Chiral 1-Substitutedamino(n+1)-Alkanol compounds are substituted (R)-Chiral fused heterocyclic amino compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: G.D. Searle & Co.
    Inventors: James A. Sikorski, Richard C. Durley, Margaret L. Grapperhaus, Mark A. Massa, Emily J. Reinhard, Yvette M. Fobian, Michael B. Tollefson, Lijuan Wang, Brian S. Hickory, Monica B. Norton, William F. Vernier, Deborah A. Mischke, Michele A. Promo, Ashton T. Hamme, Dale P. Spangler, Melvin L. Rueppel