Patents by Inventor Kazunari Sakagami

Kazunari Sakagami 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).

  • Patent number: 9428483
    Abstract: Provided are a fluorine-containing amino acid prodrug represented by general formula (I) that makes a fluorine-containing amino acid which is a group 2 metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist into a prodrug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Hashihayata, Norikazu Otake, Naoki Miyakoshi, Kazunari Sakagami
  • Publication number: 20150141669
    Abstract: Provided are a fluorine-containing amino acid prodrug represented by general formula (I) that makes a fluorine-containing amino acid which is a group 2 metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist into a prodrug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Hashihayata, Norikazu Otake, Naoki Miyakoshi, Kazunari Sakagami
  • Patent number: 8729271
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide novel compounds of formula [I] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are based on a glycine uptake inhibiting action and which are useful in the prevention or treatment of such diseases as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, acute stress disorder, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Minoru Moriya, Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Kumi Abe, Shuji Yamamoto, Yuko Araki, Hiroki Urabe, Xiang-Min Sun
  • Patent number: 8642626
    Abstract: Provided is a novel compound represented by formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having antagonistic activity against group II metabolism-type glutamic acid (m-Glu) receptors. The compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diseases such as new mood disorders (depressive and bipolar disorders), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, specific phobias, and acute stress disorder), schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, drug dependence, convulsions, tremors, pain, sleep disorders, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshio Nakamura, Kazunari Sakagami, Kazuhide Konishi, Kanako Yamamoto, Seiji Masuda, Yohei Matsuda, Kumiko Okada, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Hiroshi Ohta, Akito Yasuhara, Hiroshi Kawamoto
  • Patent number: 8623898
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide novel compounds of formula [I] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are based on a glycine uptake inhibiting action and which are useful in the prevention or treatment of such diseases as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsory disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, acute stress disorder, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Shuji Yamamoto, Hiroshi Ohta, Yoshihisa Shirasaki, Kazunari Sakagami, Masato Hayashi, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Youichi Shimazaki, Yuko Araki, Kumi Abe, Xiang-Min Sun
  • Publication number: 20130184460
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide novel compounds of formula [I] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are based on a glycine uptake inhibiting action and which are useful in the prevention or treatment of such diseases as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, acute stress disorder, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Minoru Moriya, Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Kumi Abe, Shuji Yamamoto, Yuko Araki, Hiroki Urabe, Xiang-Min Sun
  • Publication number: 20130137865
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula [I] and a pharmaceutically accepted salt of said compound are a novel compound and a pharmaceutically accepted salt thereof which exert antagonistic activity against group II metabotropic glutamate (mGlu) receptors, and are effective as a novel preventive or therapeutic agent for disorders such as mood disorders (depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, etc.), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, a specific phobic disorder, acute stress disorder, etc.), schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, dementia, drug dependence, convulsions, shivering, pain, sleep disorders, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshio Nakamura, Kazunari Sakagami, Kazuhide Konishi, Kanako Yamamoto, Seiji Masuda, Yohei Matsuda, Kumiko Okada, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Hiroshi Ohta, Akito Yasuhara, Hiroshi Kawamoto, Hideaki Amada, Hiroki Urabe, Rie Nishikawa, Shuhei Kashiwa ASHIWA
  • Publication number: 20130123500
    Abstract: Provided is a novel compound represented by formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having antagonistic activity against group II metabolism-type glutamic acid (m-Glu) receptors. The compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for diseases such as new mood disorders (depressive and bipolar disorders), anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, specific phobias, and acute stress disorder), schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, drug dependence, convulsions, tremors, pain, sleep disorders, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Toshio Nakamura, Kazunari Sakagami, Kazuhide Konishi, Kanako Yamamoto, Seiji Masuda, Yohei Matsuda, Kumiko Okada, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Hiroshi Ohta, Akito Yasuhara, Hiroshi Kawamoto
  • Patent number: 8350060
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Taisho Pharamceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Patent number: 8258133
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration. A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Publication number: 20120116095
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide novel compounds represented by formula [I] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: which are useful for prevention or treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, dementia, anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, specific phobias, acute stress disorder), depression, drug dependence, convulsion, tremor, pain, or sleep disorders, based on their inhibitory effect against glycine uptake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL C0., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Masato Hayashi, Yoshihisa Shirasaki, Shuji Yamamoto, Youichi Shimazaki, Yuko Araki, Kumi Abe, Xiang-Min Sun
  • Publication number: 20120028982
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration. A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito YASUHARA, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Publication number: 20120010414
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide novel compounds of formula [I] or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are based on a glycine uptake inhibiting action and which are useful in the prevention or treatment of such diseases as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive dysfunction, dementia, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsory disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobia, acute stress disorder, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Shuji Yamamoto, Hiroshi Ohta, Yoshihisa Shirasaki, Kazunari Sakagami, Masato Hayashi, Tsuyoshi Shibata, Youichi Shimazaki, Yuko Araki, Kumi Abe, Xiang-Min Sun
  • Publication number: 20120004232
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito YASUHARA, Kazunari SAKAGAMI, Hiroshi OHTA, Atsuro NAKAZATO
  • Patent number: 8076502
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Patent number: 8039647
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Patent number: 7960579
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akito Yasuhara, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Publication number: 20100298561
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito YASUHARA, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato
  • Publication number: 20100081825
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound represented by the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, which has an antagonistic activity on a melanin-concentrating hormone receptor. The pharmaceutical composition is useful, due to its antagonistic activity on a MCH receptor, for the prevention or treatment of a disease such as depression, anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder), attention deficit disorder, mania, manic-depressive disorder, schizophrenia, mood disorders, stress, sleep disorder, attacks, memory impairment, cognitive impairment, dementia, amnesia, delirium, obesity, eating disorder, appetite disorder, hyperphagia, bulimia, cibophobia, diabetes, a cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiac infarction, movement disorder (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
    Inventors: Yoshinori Sekiguchi, Kosuke Kanuma, Kazunari Sakagami, Masato Hayashi, Shuhei Kashiwa, Katsunori Omodera
  • Publication number: 20090306408
    Abstract: A drug effective for the treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, anxiety and related ailments thereof, depression, bipolar disorder and epilepsy. The drug antagonizes the action of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors and shows high activity in oral administration A 2-amino-bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,6-dicarboxylic ester derivative represented by formula [I] [wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; X represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; Y represents —OCHR3R4 or the like (wherein R3 and R4 are identical or different, and each represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-10alkyl group or the like; and n represents integer 1 or 2)], a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akito YASUHARA, Kazunari Sakagami, Hiroshi Ohta, Atsuro Nakazato