Patents by Inventor Yiu-Kuen T. Lam

Yiu-Kuen T. Lam 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: 5242938
    Abstract: Dicarbonyloxy, carbonyloxy, carbanilate, and dihydroxy derivatives of Virginiamycin M.sub.1 are useful antibiotics and effectively bind gastrin and brain CCK receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Yiu-Kuen T. Lam
  • Patent number: 5240910
    Abstract: Novel cyclic depsipeptides derived from a culture of Microbispora are antagonists of the receptor for endothelin, a potent vasoconstrictor, and are thus useful in treating cardiovascular disorders. Endothelin has other physiological effects, and the endothelin receptor antagonists of the present invention thus also have other therapeutic uses. The compounds are cyclical depsipeptides of N-(pyrrol-2-carboxy) - L-phe, D-allo-Thr, D-Phe, D-Ala, D- or L-dihydroxyphenyl-Gly, and D-dihydroxyphenyl-Gly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-Kuen T. Lam, Deborah L. Zink, David L. Williams, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5233050
    Abstract: An alkyl indole of the formula: ##STR1## is a useful antimigraine agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Borris, Yiu-Kuen T. Lam, Lawrence Koupal
  • Patent number: 5189050
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and Virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## are disclosed which are useful in the treatment of panic disorder or anxiety disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Roger M. Freidinger, Mark G. Bock, Yiu-Kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang, Otto D. Hensens, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 5137900
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No. 53527. The analog of Formula II is produced by chemical synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang, Otto D. Hensens, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 5006466
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No. 53527, while the analog of Formula II is produced by chemical synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1991
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Otto D. Hensens, Raymond S. Chang, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 4981980
    Abstract: Fermentation of a nutrient medium by a Hypomycetes fungus of the genus Memnoniella or Stachybotrys yields a product with a major component of structural formula I: ##STR1## which is an inositol monophosphate phosphatase inhibitor and thereby useful in the treatment of manic depression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Giocobbe, Leeyuan Huang, Yu L. Kong, Yiu-Kuen T. Lam, Sagrario M. Del Val, Carol F. Wichmann, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 4942230
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, II and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang
  • Patent number: 4894370
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang, Otto D. Hensens, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 4859690
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No. 53527. The analog of Formula II is produced by chemical synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang, Otto D. Hensens, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink
  • Patent number: 4772595
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1988
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang
  • Patent number: 4762923
    Abstract: Virginiamycin M.sub.1 having the Formula: ##STR1## and virginiamycin M.sub.1 analogs having the Formulae I-IV: ##STR2## Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs I-IV are antagonists of cholecystokinin (CCK) and gastrin. Cholecystokinin antagonists are useful as analgesics and in the treatment and prevention of disorders of the gastrointestinal, central nervous and appetite regulatory systems in animals, especially humans. Gastrin antagonists are useful in blocking the receptors for gastrin in humans and may function as agents for the treatment of ulcers, tumors or other gastrointestinal disorders. The compounds of Formulae I-IV are also antibiotics and are useful as antimicrobial agents in animals including man and are useful as food additives to promote feed utilization in animals. Virginiamycin M.sub.1 and the analogs of Formula I, III, and IV are produced by the controlled aerobic fermentation of a strain of Streptomyces olivaceus, ATCC No.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: Merck & Co. Inc.
    Inventors: Yiu-Kuen T. Lam, Raymond S. Chang, Otto D. Hensens, Cheryl D. Schwartz, Deborah L. Zink