Patents by Inventor Susan D. Aster

Susan D. Aster 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: 8178546
    Abstract: 2,5-Diaryl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme (11?-HSD-1). The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome. Also disclosed are novel compounds of structural formula II which are inhibitors of 11?-HSD-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, James M. Balkovec, Donald W. Graham, Xin Gu, Nancy J. Kevin, Gool F. Patel, Mitree Ponpipom
  • Publication number: 20120041012
    Abstract: Substituted spirocyclic amines of structural formula I are selective antagonists of the somatostatin sub-type receptor 5 (SSTR5) and are useful for the treatment, control or prevention of disorders responsive to antagonism of SSTR5, such as Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, lipid disorders, obesity, atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, depression, and anxiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, Joseph L. Duffy, Gui-Bai Liang, Patrick Shao, Feng Ye
  • Patent number: 8026264
    Abstract: Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sherman T. Waddell, Gina M. Santorelli, Milana M. Maletic, Aaron H. Leeman, Xin Gu, Donald W. Graham, James M. Balkovec, Susan D. Aster
  • Publication number: 20100256387
    Abstract: 2,5-Diaryl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme (11?-HSD-1). The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome. Also disclosed are novel compounds of structural formula II which are inhibitors of 11?-HSD-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, James M. Balkovec, Donald W. Graham, Xin Gu, Nancy J. Kevin, Gool F. Patel, Mitree Ponpipom
  • Publication number: 20090181994
    Abstract: Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sherman T. Waddell, Gina M. Santorelli, Milana M. Maletic, Aaron H. Leeman, Xin Gu, Donald W. Graham, James M. Balkovec, Susan D. Aster
  • Patent number: 7504402
    Abstract: Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sherman T. Waddell, Gina M. Santorelli, Milana M. Maletic, Aaron H. Leeman, Xin Gu, Donald W. Graham, James M. Balkovec, Susan D. Aster
  • Publication number: 20080255216
    Abstract: 2,5-Diaryl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme (11&bgr;-HSD-1). The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome. Also disclosed are novel compounds of structural formula II which are inhibitors of 11&bgr;-HSD-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, James M. Balkovec, Donald W. Graham, Xin Gu, Nancy J. Kevin, Gool F. Patel, Mitree Ponpipom
  • Patent number: 7329683
    Abstract: Compounds having Formula (I), including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof: are selective inhibitors of the 11?-HSD1 enzyme. They inhibit the 11?-HSD1-mediated conversion of cortisone and other 11-keto-glucocorticoids to cortisol and other 11?-hydroxy-glucocorticoids. The 11?-HSD1 inhibitors therefore decrease the amount of cortisol in target tissues, thereby modulating the effects of cortisol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Rolf Thieringer, Steven S. Mundt, Anne Hermanowski-Vosatka, Donald W. Graham, Gool F. Patel, Susan D. Aster, Sherman T. Waddell, Steven H. Olson, Milana Maletic
  • Patent number: 6849636
    Abstract: Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Sherman T. Waddell, Gina M. Santorelli, Milana M. Maletic, Aaron H. Leeman, Xin Gu, Donald W. Graham, James M. Balkovec, Susan D. Aster
  • Publication number: 20040133011
    Abstract: Triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11&bgr;-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-1. The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, such as noninsulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Metabolic Syndrome, and other symptoms associated with NIDDM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Sherman T. Waddell, Gina M. Santorelli, Milana M. Maletic, Aaron H. Leeman, Xin Gu, Donald W. Graham, James M. Balkovec, Susan D. Aster
  • Patent number: 6048869
    Abstract: The novel compounds of the present invention are those of structural formula I: ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or stereoisomer thereof, which are inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds of formula I are useful in the oral, systemic, parenteral or topical treatment of hyperandrogenic conditions. Methods of using the compounds of formula I for the treatment of hyperandrogenic conditions such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia, male pattern baldness, female hirsutism, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and the prevention and treatment of prostatic carcinoma, as well as the treatment of prostatitis the treatment of sweat-related conditions such as apocrine gland sweating, hyperhidrosis, and hydradenitis suppurativa, the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome, the prevention and treatment of bone loss and related diseases, and the prevention and treatment of premature labor are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions for the compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Von Langen, Susan D. Aster, Donald W. Graham
  • Patent number: 5886005
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## are inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase and are useful alone or in combination with other active agents for the treatment of hyperandrogenic disorders such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, female hirsutism, male pattern baldness, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, Donald W. Graham
  • Patent number: 5760045
    Abstract: Described are new delta-17 and delta-20 olefic and saturated 17.beta.-substituted 4-aza-5.alpha.-androstan-3-ones and related compounds and the use of such compounds as 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other hyperandrogenic related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. Graham, Susan D. Aster, Richard L. Tolman
  • Patent number: 5741795
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I ##STR1## are inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase, and are useful for the treatment of hyperandrogenic disorders such as acne vulgaris, seborrhea, female hirsutism, male pattern baldness, prostatic carcinoma, prostatitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Susan D. Aster, Donald W. Graham, Derek J. Von Langen
  • Patent number: 5510485
    Abstract: Described are new 17.beta.-ester, amide and ketone 4-aza-5a-androstan-3-ones and related compounds and their use as 5a-reductase inhibitors for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other hyperandrogenetic related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. Graham, Susan D. Aster, William Hagmann, Richard L. Tolman
  • Patent number: 5510351
    Abstract: Described are delta 17 and delta 20 olefinic and saturated 17 Beta-substituted 4-aza-5 alpha-androstan-3-ones and related compounds having 5 alpha reductase inhibitors for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and other hyperandrogenic related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Donald W. Graham, Susan D. Aster, Richard L. Tolman