Patents by Inventor Yves M. Merand

Yves M. Merand 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).

  • Inhibitors for testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase activity
    Patent number: 5494914
    Abstract: Inhibitors of testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase activity, for example those of formula: ##STR1## wherein novel substituents are provided at the R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.17.alpha. and/or R.sup.17.beta. positions are useful for the treatment of diseases whose progress is aided by activation of androgen receptors, e.g., prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, acne, seborrhea, hirsutism, androgenic alopecia and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Endorecherche
    Inventors: Fernand Labrie, Yves M. Merand, Shankar M. Singh