Patents by Inventor Francis G. Fang

Francis G. Fang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110184190
    Abstract: In general, the invention features compounds useful for the synthesis of analogs of halichondrin B, such as eribulin or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, e.g., eribulin mesylate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Atsushi Endo, Charles E. Chase, Francis G. Fang
  • Patent number: 7982060
    Abstract: The present invention provides macrocyclic compounds, synthesis of the same and intermediates thereto. Such compounds, and compositions thereof, are useful for treating or preventing proliferative disorders Formula (F-4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian Austad, Charles E. Chase, Francis G. Fang
  • Publication number: 20110172427
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthesis, intermediates and precursors leading to a mixture of the compounds 11 and 12 as shown below. It also relates to the resolution of the stereoisomeric mixture to provide in substantial stereochemical purity compound 12. The synthesis of the invention involves preparation of compound 7 and compound 10 as shown below and their reaction to prepare a mixture of compound 11 and compound 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: EISAI R&D MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taiju Nakamura, Masaaki Matsuda, Yongbo Hu, Daiju Hasegawa, Yorihisa Hoshino, Kazato Inanaga, Minetaka Isomura, Nobuaki Sato, Kazuhiro Yoshizawa, George A. Moniz, Gordon D. Wilkie, Francis G. Fang, Yoshihiro Nishikawa
  • Patent number: 7919643
    Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis for a precursor of E6020, compound 26, via a ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate, compound 22. The synthesis reacts compound 22 with compound 25 and the resultant intermediate is oxidized to produce compound 26, the precursor to E6020. Compounds 22 and 25, and their crystalline forms, represent separate embodiments of the invention. The invention also relates to compounds of formulas (3) and (4) and processes for their preparation. The ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate compound 22 is a compound of formula (3). Compound 25 is a compound of formula (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Eisai R & D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bruce DeCosta, Francis G. Fang, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Xiang Niu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20110060151
    Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis for a precursor of E6020, compound 26, via a ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate, compound 22. The synthesis reacts compound 22 with compound 25 and the resultant intermediate is oxidized to produce compound 26, the precursor to E6020. Compounds 22 and 25, and their crystalline forms, represent separate embodiments of the invention. The invention also relates to compounds of formulas (3) and (4) and processes for their preparation. The ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate compound 22 is a compound of formula (3). Compound 25 is a compound of formula (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: EISAI R & D MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Bruce DECOSTA, Francis G. FANG, James E. FOY, Lynn HAWKINS, Charles LEMELIN, Xiang NIU, Kuo-Ming WU
  • Publication number: 20110046398
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and intermediates useful in the preparation of macrolides, e.g., compounds of formula (IV), wherein R1-R12 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: EISAI R&D MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, Xiang Niu, Matthew J. Schnaderbeck
  • Publication number: 20100197951
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing TLR-4 receptor agonist E6020: and stereoisomers thereof, which compounds are useful as an immunological adjuvants when co-administered with antigens such as vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases. Also provided are synthetic intermediates useful for implementing the inventive methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Eisai R & D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Francis G. FANG, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Andre Lescarbeau, Xiang Nu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20100093842
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1-R10, q, t, X0, X1, A, B, D, E, G, J, K, L, M and Z are as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein, and additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof for the treatment of disorders associated with cellular hyperproliferation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Brian M. Gallagher, JR., Charles Johannes, Xiang-Yi Li, Marc Pesant, Hongjuan Zhao, Kozo Akasaka, Francis G. Fang
  • Patent number: 7683200
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing TLR-4 receptor agonist E6020: and stereoisomers thereof, which compounds are useful as an immunological adjuvants when co-administered with antigens such as vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases. Also provided are synthetic intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eisai R & D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Andre Lescarbeau, Xiang Nu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Patent number: 7585976
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of cancer, wherein R1-R7, X1, X2, R, Q, and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Eisai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Silvio A. Campagna, Francis G. Fang, James J. Kowalczyk, Shawn Schiller, Boris M. Seletsky, Mark Spyvee, Hu Yang
  • Publication number: 20090198074
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing intermediates useful for the synthesis of halichondrin B analogs are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: EISAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Charles CHASE, Atsushi ENDO, Francis G. FANG, Jing LI
  • Publication number: 20090187038
    Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis for a precursor of E6020, compound 26, via a ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate, compound 22. The synthesis reacts compound 22 with compound 25 and the resultant intermediate is oxidized to produce compound 26, the precursor to E6020. Compounds 22 and 25, and their crystalline forms, represent separate embodiments of the invention. The invention also relates to compounds of formulas (3) and (4) and processes for their preparation. The ?-keto amide alcohol intermediate compound 22 is a compound of formula (3). Compound 25 is a compound of formula (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce DeCosta, Francis G. Fang, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Xiang Niu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20080108820
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of cancer, wherein R1-R7, X1, X2, R, Q, and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Silvio A. Campagna, Francis G. Fang, James J. Kowalczyk, Shawn Schiller, Boris M. Seletsky, Mark Spyvee, Hu Yang
  • Patent number: 5541322
    Abstract: A process of providing novel compounds of Formula (I), that are useful as 6-azaandrostenone testosterone 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors, from commercially available compounds of Formula (II) ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification, and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Assignee: Glaxo Wellcome Inc.
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, Matthew J. Sharp
  • Patent number: 5491237
    Abstract: A process of providing novel compounds of Formula (I) below, which are useful as intermediates in the preparation of camptothecin and camptothecin-like compounds, ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 represents alkyl, particularly methyl, R.sup.2 represents H or alkyl, particularly methyl, R3 represents H or alkyl, particularly H; Q represents triflate or halo particularly bromo and iodo more particularly iodo and Y represents H, chloro or OR.sup.4, wherein R.sup.4 represents alkyl or triflate, or particularly H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Assignee: Glaxo Wellcome Inc.
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, Melissa W. Lowery, Shiping Xie
  • Patent number: 5457098
    Abstract: There are disclosed preparation and compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen or lower alkyl or taken together are a --CH.sub.2 -- group to form a cyclopropane ring.X is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8 are hydrogen or alkyl,p and q are independently either 0 or 1;R.sup.3 is alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, thiopyridyl, adamantyl, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 or --Ar--NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 whereinR.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are hydrogen or alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, adamantyl, aryl, benzyl, diphenylmethyl, norbornyl, or taken together with the nitrogen to form 4 to 8 atom heterocyclic group, ##STR3## optionally substituted with alkyl groups; Ar is aromaticR.sup.4 is hydrogen or methyl;Z is --O--, --NH--, --N(lower alkyl), --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, CO, CO.sub.2, O.sub.2 C, --N.dbd.N--, --CH.dbd.N--, or --N.dbd.CH--,and n and m are 0, 1 or 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1995
    Assignee: Glaxo Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Frye, David Middlemiss, Francis G. Fang
  • Patent number: 5436238
    Abstract: Novel chemical compounds that can be used to synthesize halichondrin B and norhalichondrin B, and related derivatives. The total synthesis of halichondrin B and norhalichondrin B is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Yoshito Kishi, Francis G. Fang, Craig J. Forsyth, Paul M. Scola, Suk K. Yoon
  • Patent number: 5426196
    Abstract: The present Invention includes synthetic steps and intermediates involved in the following reaction scheme a of converting compounds of Formula (II) to the diarylmethanes of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: Y is oxygen or sulfur;A, B, C, D, and E are carbon or 1, 2 or 3 of A, B, C, D, and E are independently nitrogen, and the others are carbon; andwhereinR.sup.1 through R.sup.10 are selected independently from the group consisting of: hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl alkyl, alkenyl, hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy alkyl, perhalo-alkyl, amino, nitro, nitrile, halo, carboxyl, sulfonyl, acyl, formyl, carbamoyl, trifluoromethyl, aminomethyl, azido, amido, hydrazino, aryl, aryloxy, heteroaryl, or aryl or heteroaryl, mono, di, or tri substituted with one or more hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Assignee: Glaxo Inc.
    Inventor: Francis G. Fang
  • Patent number: 5338865
    Abstract: Novel chemical compounds that can be used to synthesize halichondrin B and norhalichondrin B, and related derivatives, are described. The synthesis of halichondrin B and norhalichondrin B from these compounds also is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Yoshito Kishi, Francis G. Fang, Craig J. Forsyth, Paul M. Scola, Suk K. Yoon
  • Patent number: 5302589
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted 17 .beta.-substituted carbonyl-6-azaandrost-4-en-3-ones of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 arei) independently hydrogen or lower alkyl and the bond between the carbons bearing R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a single or a double bond, orii) taken together are a --CH.sub.2 -- group to form a cyclopropane ring, and the bond between the carbons bearing R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a single bond;X is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are independently hydrogen or lower alkyl,p and q are independently either 0 or 1;R.sup.3 is lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower cycloalkyl, lower alkoxy, thiopyridyl, adamantyl, --NR.sup.9 R.sup.10 or --Ar--NR.sup.9 R.sup.10whereinR.sup.9 and R.sup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Glaxo, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Frye, David Middlemiss, Francis G. Fang