Abstract: The present invention relates to alternative processes for the preparation of 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) Particularly, the present invention relates to alternative processes for the synthesis of levetiracetam, brivaracetam and seletracetam.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2006
Date of Patent:
December 25, 2012
Assignee:
UCB S.A.
Inventors:
John Surtees, Didier Bouvy, Antoine Thomas, Yves Combret, Michael Frank, Gunther Schmidt, Guy Duchene
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising levetiracetam as active ingredient, the invention relates specifically to a prolonged release formulation.
Abstract: The present invention concerns 2,6-quinolinyl derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Abstract: The present invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 31, 2006
Publication date:
June 18, 2009
Applicant:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Benoit Kenda, Yannick Quesnel, Ali Ates, Philippe Michel, Laurent Turet, Joel Mercier
Abstract: The present invention concerns chemical compounds combining affinity and antagonism against the human m3 muscarinic receptor with activity as selective phosphodiesterase IV (PDE IV) inhibitors, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 29, 2003
Date of Patent:
June 9, 2009
Assignee:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Laurent Provins, Berend Jan Van Keulen, John Surtees, Patrice Talaga, Bernard Christophe
Abstract: This invention relates to new 2-oxo-piperidinyl- and 2-oxo-azepanyl alkanoic acid derivatives of formula (1) having anticonvulsant activity which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment or prevention of epilepsy and other neurological disorders. The invention also concerns processes for preparing these derivatives and novel intermediates used in the preparation of these derivatives.
Abstract: The present invention is drawn to methods of characterization of the properties and functions of SV2 proteins. The invention further includes methods of identifying compounds or agents which modulate the activity of SV2 proteins. Included in these methods is the identification of compounds or agents which modulate the binding of levetiracetam to SV2 proteins, including SV2A. Additionally, the present invention provides biotinylated ligands as a tool to screen chemical libraries and characterize the SV2 proteins. Further, the present invention provides a method of solubilizing and purifying functionally active membrane associated proteins, such as SV2.
Abstract: The present invention concerns a tablet comprising two distinct segments. More particularly the invention relates to combinations of two pharmaceutical substances and methods of treatment of allergic disorders.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 14, 2007
Publication date:
August 28, 2008
Applicant:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Monique Berwaer, Anthony Guichaux, Serge Cuypers, Michel Deleers, Domenico Fanara
Abstract: The present invention relates to new enantiomerically pure piperazine derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y represents hydroxy or a leaving group and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, and to their use as synthesis intermediates, especially for the preparation of pharmaceutically active compounds
Abstract: The present invention relates to a new process for preparing 2-oxo-1-pynolidine derivatives of general formula (I), comprising the cyclisation of an intermediate of general formula (II) wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 26, 2005
Publication date:
May 29, 2008
Applicant:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Francoise Lurquin, Frank Driessens, Michel Callaert
Abstract: The invention concerns quinuclidine derivatives of formula I or II wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds of the invention show high affinities for m3 and/or m2 muscarinic receptors and are particularly suited for treating urinary incontinence.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 2002
Date of Patent:
April 22, 2008
Assignee:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Michel Guyaux, Chimmanamada U. Dinesh, Charles Mioskowski, Luc Quere, Jean-Philippe Starck, Patrice Talaga, Alain Wagner, Matteo Zanda
Abstract: The invention concerns 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula I, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, as well as their use as pharmaceuticals. The compounds of the invention are particularly suited for treating neurological disorders such as epilepsy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 15, 2008
Assignee:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Edmond Differding, Benoît Kenda, Bénédicte Lallemand, Alain Matagne, Philippe Michel, Patrick Pasau, Patrice Talaga
Abstract: The present invention concerns 2,6-quinolinyl and 2,6-naphthyl derivatives of formula (I), processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of VLA-4 dependent inflammatory diseases such as for example asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, food allergy, psoriasis, urticaria, pruritus, eczema, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and atherosclerosis. Formula (I): wherein X is N or CH.
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising levetiracetam as active ingredient, the invention relates specifically to a prolonged release formulation.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising levetiracetam as active ingredient, the invention relates specifically to a prolonged release formulation.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 2, 2007
Publication date:
January 17, 2008
Applicant:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Caroline Goffin, Monique Berwaer, Michael Boonen, Michel Deleers, Domenico Fanara
Abstract: The present invention relates to alternative processes for the preparation of 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidine derivatives of formula (I) Particularly, the present invention relates to alternative processes for the synthesis of levetiracetam, brivaracetam and seletracetam.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 19, 2006
Publication date:
January 10, 2008
Applicant:
UCB S.A.
Inventors:
John Surtees, Didier Bouvy, Antoine Thomas, Yves Combert, Michael Frank, Gunther Schmidt, Guy Duchene
Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoxazolone derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals, in the treatment of movement disorders, in particular in Parkinson's disease.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition containing an active substance belonging to the family of substituted benzhydryl piperazines with reduced amounts of preservatives.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 6, 2005
Publication date:
November 29, 2007
Applicant:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Domenico Fanara, Jean Scouvart, Claire Poulain, Michel Deleers
Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2004
Date of Patent:
July 17, 2007
Assignee:
UCB, S.A.
Inventors:
Benoit Kenda, Philippe Michel, Yannick Quesnel