Patents Issued in August 6, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150218149
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: James M. Apgar, Tesfaye Biftu, Ping Chen, Danqing Feng, Jacqueline D. Hicks, Ahmet Kekec, Kenneth J. Leavitt, Bing Li, Iyassu Sebhat, Xiaoxia Qian, Lan Wei, Robert R. Wilkening, Zhicai Wu
  • Publication number: 20150218150
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (1a) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof and related methods of modulatin perforin activity on a cell: wherein Ring A is selected from a 6-10 membered aryl, 5-6 membered cycloalkyi, 5-6 membered heteroaryl or 5-6 membered heterocyclyl, wherein the heteroaryl and heterocyclyl rings comprise at least one heteroatom selected from N, O or S; and wherein the aryl, cycloalkyi, heteroaryl or heterocyclyl rings are optionally substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from halo, nitro, —C1-Cealkyl, —C1-Ceaminoalkyl, —C1-C6hydroxyalkyl, -haloC1-C6alkyl, —C1-C6alkoxyl, -haloC1—C<aIkoxyl, heteroaryl, aryl, hydroxyl, —C(0)Ci-C6alkyl, —OC(0)Ci-C6alkyl, —CH2OC(O)CrC6alkyl, —C(O)OC1, —C6alkyI, —NHC(O)C1, —C6alkyl, —NHS(O)2C1-C6alkyl, —S(O)2C1-C6alkyl, —S(O)2NH2, and —C(O)NJJ; Ring B is a 6-10 membered arylene or a 5-6 membered heteroarylene comprising at least one heteroatom selected from N, 0 or S; and wherein the aryl or heteroaryl is optionally, substituted wit
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Julie Ann Spicer, William Alexander Denny, Christian Karl Miller, Patrick David O'Connor, Kristiina Huttunen, Joseph A. Trapani, Geoff Hill, Kylie Alexander
  • Publication number: 20150218151
    Abstract: The present invention is to create a compound that selectively activates glucokinase in the liver, and in particular, to provide an agent for treating and preventing diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance, wherein the agent has a low hypoglycemia risk. A compound represented by the formula (1) as shown below, or a salt thereof, or a solvate of the compound or the salt: [wherein, in the following formula (1), ring A represents a thiazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyrazyl group, or a pyrazolyl group; L represents —(CO)—, —(CS)—, or —SO2—; and R1 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, a hydroxy C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group, an amino group, a C1-6 alkylamino group, a hydroxyamino group, an N—C1-6 alkylcarbamoyl group, or a group represented by the formula (2) as shown below, wherein R3 represents a C1-6 alkyl group; and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group, or a carboxyl group].
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Takahisa Ogamino, Shin Tanikawa, Yoshiharu Miyake, Shinsuke Itoh, Yoshikazu Sawada
  • Publication number: 20150218152
    Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A, X, Y, L1, L2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Stefan HILLEBRAND, Pierre CRISTAU, Sebastian HOFFMANN, Joachim KLUTH, Pierre WASNAIRE, Tomoki TSUCHIYA, Juergen BENTING, Ulrike WACHENDORFF-NEUMANN, Thomas SEITZ
  • Publication number: 20150218153
    Abstract: Inhibitors of HCV replication of formula (I) and the N-oxides, salts, and stereoisomers, wherein each dashed line represents an optional double bond; X is N, CH and where X bears a double bond it is C; R1 is —OR7, —NH—SO2R8; R2 is hydrogen, and where X is C or CH, R2 may also be C1-6alkyl; R3 is hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C1-6alkoxyC1-6alkyl, C3-7cycloalkyl; R4 is aryl or Het; n is 3, 4, 5, or 6; R5 is halo, C1-6alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6alkoxy, phenyl, or Het; R6 is C1-6alkoxy, or dimethylamino; R7 is hydrogen; aryl; Het; C3-7cycloalkyl optionally substituted with C1-6alkyl; or C1-6alkyl optionally substituted with C3-7cycloalkyl, aryl or with Het; R8 is aryl; Het; C3-7cycloalkyl optionally substituted with C1-6alkyl; or C1-6alkyl optionally substituted with C3-7cycloalkyl, aryl or with Het; aryl is phenyl optionally substituted with one, two or three substituents; Het is a 5 or 6 membered saturated, partially unsaturated or completely unsaturated heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from nitroge
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth Alan Simmen, Herman Augustinus De Kock, Pierre Jean-Marie Bernard Raboisson, Lili Hu, Abdellah Tahri, Dominique Louis Nestor Ghislain Surleraux, Karl Magnus Nilsson, Bengt Bertil Samuelsson, Asa Annica Kristina Rosenquist, Vladimir Ivanov, Mikael Pelcman, Anna Karin Gertrud Linea Belfrage, Per-Ola Mikael Johansson, Sandrine Marie Helene Vendeville
  • Publication number: 20150218154
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in which R1, R2, n, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined herein. These compounds are useful for treatment of conditions mediated by one or more PI3K isoforms, such as PI3K?. The present disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of using these compounds and compositions to treat conditions mediated by one or more PI3K isoforms, such as PI3K?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Gilead Calistoga LLC
    Inventors: Jerry Evarts, Leena Patel, Jennifer A. Treiberg, Stephane Perreault, Arthur Yeung, Lafe J. Purvis, II, Musong Kim
  • Publication number: 20150218155
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I, in which X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are kinase inhibitors and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Felix Rohdich, Christina Esdar, Mireille Krier, Hartmut Greiner
  • Publication number: 20150218156
    Abstract: D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO) inhibitors and methods of their use, either alone or in combination with D-serine or D-alanine, to facilitate allosteric activation of NMDA receptor-mediated neurotransmission and methods of their use as therapeutic agents for treating a subject afflicted with one or more cognitive-disorders, such as schizophrenia, including subjects suffering from negative symptoms and cognitive impairments, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or pain, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Takashi Tsukamoto, Barbara Stauch Slusher, Dana V. Ferraris, Camilo Rojas, Niyada Hin, Bridget Duvall
  • Publication number: 20150218157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bicyclic heteroaryl cycloalkyldiamine derivatives, to processes for their production, to their use as SYK inhibitors and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Peter Buehlmayer, Alexander Baxter Smith, Gebhard Thoma, Maurice Van Eis
  • Publication number: 20150218158
    Abstract: The present invention in one embodiment provides a compound of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula I are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Roger D. Tung
  • Publication number: 20150218159
    Abstract: Inhibitors of HBV replication of Formula (I) including stereochemically isomeric forms, and salts, hydrates, solvates thereof, wherein A-E, R1, R2, R3 and R5, have the meaning as defined herein. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use, alone or in combination with other HBV inhibitors, in HBV therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Koen Vandyck, Wim Gaston Verschueren, Pierre Jean-Marie Bernard Raboisson
  • Publication number: 20150218160
    Abstract: Provided are novel compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders mediated by ROR?. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds of Formula (I) and methods for their use in treating one or more inflammatory, metabolic, autoimmune and other diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: David A. Claremon, Lawrence Wayne Dillard, Chengguo Dong, Yi Fan, Lanqi Jia, Zhijie Liu, Stephen D. Lotesta, Andrew Marcus, Suresh B. Singh, Colin M. Tice, Jing Yuan, Wei Zhao, Yajun Zheng, Linghang Zhuang
  • Publication number: 20150218161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, geometrical isomers, tautomers, optical isomers or N-oxides, which are inhibitors of SSAO activity. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to the use of these compounds for the treatment of medical conditions wherein inhibition of SSAO activity is beneficial, such as inflammatory diseases and immune disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Edward Savory, Michael Higginbottom, Kathryn Oliver, Viet-Anh Anne Horgan
  • Publication number: 20150218162
    Abstract: Imidazo-quinoline, -pyridine, and -naphthyridine ring systems (particularly quinolines, tetrahydroquinolines, pyridines, [1,5]naphthyridines, [1,5]tetrahydronaphthyridines) substituted at the 1-position with a cyclic substituent, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, methods of making these compounds, and methods of use of these compounds as immunomodulators, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in animals and in the treatment of diseases including viral and neoplastic diseases are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Doris Stoermer, Joseph F. Dellaria, JR., David T. Amos, Bernhard M. Zimmermann, Luke T. Dressel, Jason D. Bonk, Matthew R. Radmer
  • Publication number: 20150218163
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound and an organic electronic device including the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Tae Yoon Park, Dongheon Kim, Minseung Chun, Hyoung Seok Kim, Jiyeon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20150218164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Substituted Naphthyridinedione Derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Substituted Naphthyridinedione Derivative, and methods of using the Substituted Naphthyridinedione Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Paul J. Coleman, Mark Embrey, Timothy J. Hartingh, David Powell, Izzat T. Raheem, Ronald K. Chang, John Schreier, John Sisko, Thomas G. Steele, Abbas M. Walji
  • Publication number: 20150218165
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula (Ia), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3A, R3B, and R4 are as described herein. The compounds may be used as agents in the treatment of diseases, including cancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula (Ia).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Robin Frey, Jianchun Gong, Zhiqin JI, Chunqiu Lai, Thomas Penning, Xiaohong Song, Andrew Souers, Yunsong Tong, Gui-Dong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20150218166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing Acebrophylline comprising preparing a reaction mixture of theophylline-7-acetate and ambroxol base in a non-polar solvent; heating said reaction mixture at a suitable temperature; and isolating Acebrophylline by filtration. The yield of Acebrophylline is between 95-98% with a purity of 99%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kalpesh Ravajibhai Patel, Virendra Haridasbhai Thakrar, Dipti Kishorbhai Dodiya, Sharad Kanabhai Solanki, Kinchit Jitendrakumar Shah
  • Publication number: 20150218167
    Abstract: The disclosure provides linked purine pterin compounds and analogues thereof that are novel HPPK inhibitors. The HPPK inhibitors described herein are compounds and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof of general Formula I The variables, e.g. A1 to A3, R1 to R4, L1, L2, B1, and B2 are described herein. Compounds and salts of Formula I bind to HPPK with high affinity and specificity. Pharmaceutical compositions containing an HPPK inhibitor of Formula I and methods of treating a bacterial infection in a patient by providing one or more HPPK inhibitors of Formula I to the patient are also provided. Processes and intermediates useful for preparing compounds of Formula I are also provided. Methods of using the disclosed compounds to guide the development of additional novel anti-bacterial agents are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Genbin Shi, Gary X. Shaw, Xinhua Ji
  • Publication number: 20150218168
    Abstract: Disclosed are an N-substituted pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidine ketone compound of formula (I), and a preparation process and use thereof as a phosphodiesterase IX (PDEIX) inhibitor: wherein R? is selected from isopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, isobutyl, and o-chlorophenyl; when R??CH3, R represents benzyl; and when R??H, R is selected from 3-methylpyridine, 1-phenylethyl, 1-(4-chlorophenyl)ethyl, D- or L-configured CHCH3CONHR??, D- or L-configured CH2CONHR??, D- or L-configured CH2CH2CONHR??; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, chlorine, methoxy, methyl, trifluoromethyl, dimethoxy, methylenedioxy, and dichlorine, and R2 is selected from hydrogen, methoxy, ethoxy, isopropoxy, methyl, dimethoxy, and 2-methyl-4-methoxy, and wherein R?? is p-methoxyphenyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Haibin Luo, Yiqian Wan, Hengming Ke, Peiqing Liu, Manna Huang, Yongxian Shao, Xinhai Zhu, Yinghong Cai, Yuguo Liu
  • Publication number: 20150218169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. Such compounds can be used in the treatment of RORgammaT-mediated diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Barr, John K. Maclean, Hongjun Zhang, Richard T. Beresis, Neville J. Anthony, Matthew Daniels, Blair T. Lapointe, Nunzio Sciammetta
  • Publication number: 20150218170
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of novel pyrrolo[2,3-b]]pyrazines wherein all variable substituents are defined as described herein, which are SYK inhibitors and are useful for the treatment of auto-immune and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Johannes Cornelius Hermann, Joshua Kennedy-Smith, Matthew C. Lucas, Fernando Padilla, Ryan Craig Schoenfeld, Peter Michael Wovkulich
  • Publication number: 20150218171
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel nitrogen-containing, heterocyclic, c-Met inhibitor compounds, processes for their preparation and formulations thereof. The compounds are useful as therapeutical agents for the inhibition, regulation, and control of c-Met kinase signal pathway, and useful for treating in a subject a cell proliferative disorder or disorders mediated by c-Met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Boyu Zhong, Chuan Shih, Hongbin Yuan, Feng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150218172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein the substituents are as described herein, and their use in medicine, in particular as Trk antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Pfizer Limited
    Inventors: Mark David Andrews, Sharanjeet Kaur Bagal, David Graham Brown, Karl Richard Gibson, Kiyoyuki Omoto, Thomas Ryckmans, Yogesh Sabnis, Sarah Elizabeth Skerratt, Paul Anthony Stupple
  • Publication number: 20150218173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indazol-pyrrolopyrimidine compounds of general formula I: in which R1a, R1b, R1c, R1d, R2a are as described and defined herein, to methods of preparing said compounds, to intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, in particular of a hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorder, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Lars Wortmann, Ulrich Klar, Georg Kettschau, Florian Puehler, Philip Lienau, Kirstin Petersen, Andrea Hägebarth, Detlev Sülzle, Keith Graham, Anja Richter
  • Publication number: 20150218174
    Abstract: The present invention is related to processes for preparing chiral substituted pyrazolyl pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines of Formula III, and related synthetic intermediate compounds. The chiral substituted pyrazolyl pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines are useful as inhibitors of the Janus Kinase family of protein tyrosine kinases (JAKs) for treatment of inflammatory diseases, myeloproliferative disorders, and other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Incyte Corporation
    Inventor: Jiacheng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150218175
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (X) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for manufacturing the compounds of the invention, and its therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Jake AXFORD, Natalie DALES, Moo Je SUNG
  • Publication number: 20150218176
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula I wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein are inhibitors of ERK kinase. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Burdick, Huifen Chen, Shumei Wang, Weiru Wang
  • Publication number: 20150218177
    Abstract: A cationic polymer is disclosed, represented by: A) wherein “P1” and “P2” represent portions of the cationic polymer to which the first functional group shown in A is bonded, or B) wherein “P” represents the remainder of the cationic polymer to which the second functional group shown in B is bonded, or the cationic polymer may comprise one or more of the first functional groups as shown in A and/or one or more of the second functional groups as shown in B where X represents an anion, typically chlorine. The cationic polymers are useful as textile softeners and for enhancing substantivity and durability of active compounds co-deposited onto textiles with the cationic polymers. Also provided is a method for forming said cationic polymer, a textile treatment composition and a textile treated with said textile treatment composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Subrata Chattopadhyay, Martin Moeller, Helmut Keul, Maxime Durka, James Budzynski
  • Publication number: 20150218178
    Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery of novel polymorphic forms of naltrexone, including solvates, hydrates, anhydrous and other crystalline forms and combinations thereof. These novel forms of naltrexone impart advantages in pharmaceutical formulations incorporating them, including sustained release, or long acting, formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Harry G. Brittain, David A. Dickason, Joyce M. Hotz, Shawn L. Lyons, J. Michael Ramstack, Steven G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150218179
    Abstract: A process for formulating certain epothilone analogs for parenteral administration is disclosed wherein the analog is dissolved in a mixture of at least 50% by volume tertiary-butanol in water, the mixture is lyophilized, the resulting lyophilized product is packaged in one vial with a sufficient amount of solvent comprising anhydrous ethanol and a suitable nonionic surfactant in a second vial. All steps are carried out with protection from light. In use, the contents of the second or diluent vial are added to the lyophilized product and mixed to constitute the epothilone analog and the resulting solution is diluted with a suitable diluent to produce a solution for intravenous injection containing the epothilone analog in a concentration of from about 0.1 mg/mL to about 0.9 mg/mL. A preferred surfactant is polyethoxylated castor oil and a preferred diluent is Lactated Ringer's Injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Rebanta Bandyopadhyay, Timothy M. Malloy, Andrea Panaggio, Krishnaswamy Srinivas Raghavan, Sailesh Amilal Varia
  • Publication number: 20150218180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclic compounds useful for antagonising angiotensin II Type 2 (AT2) receptor. More particularly the invention relates to piperidine compounds, compositions containing them and their use in methods of treating or preventing disorders or diseases associated with AT2 receptor function including neuropathic pain, inflammatory pain, conditions associated with neuronal hypersensitivity, impaired nerve conduction velocity, cell proliferation disorders, disorders associated with an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation and disorders associated with aberrant nerve regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: SPINIFEX PHARMACEUTICALS PTY LTD
    Inventors: Thomas David McCarthy, Alan Naylor
  • Publication number: 20150218181
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula II wherein X, Y, R2, R3, R4 and Ar are all as defined herein. The compounds of the present invention are known to inhibit the spindle checkpoint function of Monospindle 1 (Mps1—also known as TTK) kinases either directly or indirectly via interaction with the Mps1 kinase itself. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of these compounds as therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Swen Hoelder, Julian Blagg, Kwai-Ming J. Cheung, Butrus Atrash, Peter Sheldrake
  • Publication number: 20150218182
    Abstract: In addition to containing and protecting the viral genome, the capsid (protein shell) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) plays critical roles in the viral life cycle including regulation of intracellular trafficking and nucleic acid metabolism. Substituted pyrimidine modulators of the assembly of the HBV capsid structure and methods for their use are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicants: INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Adam Zlotnick, M.G. Finn
  • Publication number: 20150218183
    Abstract: The novel benzimidazole hexahydrofuro[3,2-B]furan derivatives of the present invention are activators of AMP-protein kinase and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: James M. Apgar, Ashok Arasappan, Tesfaye Biftu, Ping Chen, Danqing Feng, Erin Guidry, Jacqueline Hicks, Ahmet Kekec, Kenneth J. Leavitt, Bing Li, Iyassu Sebhat, Xiaoxia Qian, Lan Wei, Robert R. Wilkening, Zhicai Wu
  • Publication number: 20150218184
    Abstract: An organic thin film transistor containing a compound represented by the formula (1) in a semiconductor active layer has a high carrier mobility and a small fluctuation of the threshold voltage after repeated driving. R1 to R12 represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, provided that at least one of R1 to R12 represents a substituent represented by the formula (W), or all of R1 to R12 represent a hydrogen atom. * represents a position bonded to the naphthobisbenzofuran skeleton. L represents a single bond, a divalent linking group, an oligoethyleneoxy group having a repeating number of an ethyleneoxy unit of 2 or more, or an oligosiloxane group having 2 or more silicon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsu KITAMURA, Koji TAKAKU, Wataru SOTOYAMA
  • Publication number: 20150218185
    Abstract: Provided is a novel compound that can be applied to an organic electronics element. More specifically, provided is a novel heterocyclic compound applicable to organic electronics elements such as an organic EL element, an organic solar cell element, an organic transistorelement and an organic semiconductor laser element. The compound is a heterocyclic compound represented by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an aryl group that may have a substituent or an alkyl group that may have a substituent; m and n independently represent an integer of 1 to 4; and when R1 and R2 are two or more, one of R1's and one of R2's may be each the same as or different from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Kazuo Takimiya, Chihaya Adachi, Masaaki Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20150218186
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which R, R1 and R2 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are inhibitors of Syk, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and/or systemic lupus
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Burgdorf, Daniel Kuhn, Tatjana Ross, Carl Deutsch
  • Publication number: 20150218187
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a series of spirocyclic compounds of formula (I), their stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates, hydrates, N-Oxides, Co crystals and formulations thereof. The disclosure also relates to process of preparation of these spirocyclic compounds. These compounds are useful in the treatment, prevention, prophylaxis, management, or adjunct treatment of all medical conditions related to inhibition of acyl CoA diacyl glycerol acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Summon Koul, Debnath Bhuniya, Kasim Mookhtiar, Sandeep Bhosale, Suresh Kurhade, Keshav Naik, Ravikumar Velayutham, Videsh Salunkhe
  • Publication number: 20150218188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel synthetic substituted heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same that are capable of inhibiting or antagonizing a family of receptor tyrosine kinases, Tropomysosin Related Kinases (Trk), in particular the nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor, TrkA. The invention further concerns the use of such compounds in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, or a disease, disorder or injury relating to dysmyelination or demyelination or the disease or disorder associated with abnormal activities of NGF receptor TrkA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: VM PHARMA LLC
    Inventors: Jay Jie-Qiang Wu, Ling Wang
  • Publication number: 20150218189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for oxidizing 3-hydroxy-methyl-cephem derivatives to the corresponding 3-formyl-cephem derivatives. In particular this oxidation process is for the preparation of 7-[2-(5-amino-[1,2,4]thia-diazol-3-yl)-2-hydroxyimino-acetylamino]-3-formyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-aza-bicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid derivatives of formula (I) using a combination of a hypervalent iodine oxidizing agent of the type 10-I-3 such as bis(acetoxy)iodo-benzene (BAIB) and a catalyst such as 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO). These compounds of formula (I) are intermediates in the synthesis of ceftobiprole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventor: Ivan Joseph Maria Vervest
  • Publication number: 20150218190
    Abstract: Molecular precursor compounds, processes and compositions for making Zn-Group 13 mixed oxide materials including IZO, GZO, AZO and BZO, by providing inks comprising a molecular precursor compound having the formula MAaZn(OROR)3a+2, and printing or depositing the inks on a substrate. The printed or deposited ink films can be treated to convert the molecular precursor compounds to a material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Precursor Energetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kyle L. Fujdala, Christopher Melton
  • Publication number: 20150218191
    Abstract: Provided are an organic EL device practically satisfactory in terms of its light-emitting characteristics, driving voltage, and durability, and a compound for an organic EL device to be used in the device. The organic EL device has a structure in which an anode, a plurality of organic layers including a light-emitting layer, and a cathode are laminated on a substrate, and the organic EL device contains an indolocarbazole compound in at least one organic layer selected from the light-emitting layer, a hole-transporting layer, an electron-transporting layer, a hole-blocking layer, and an electron-blocking layer. The indolocarbazole compound is a compound having, in a molecule thereof, at least one boron-containing group having such a structure that boron of the boron-containing group is bonded to an atom on a linking group bonded to a nitrogen atom of an indolocarbazole ring or to a carbon atom of the ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Rumi Sannomiya, Takahiro Kai, Masaki Komori, Toshihiro Yamamoto, Masashi Tada
  • Publication number: 20150218192
    Abstract: The invention concerns a mono- or polyfunctional polysilylated organosilane compound, and the method for preparing same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Michel Wong Chi Man, Xaiver Cattoen, Kristyna Burglova, Prague Hodacova
  • Publication number: 20150218193
    Abstract: Water-soluble derivatives and/or prodrugs of acacetin are described herein. The compounds can be used as cardioprotection agents against myocardial infarction induced by ischemia-reperfusion. In one embodiment the compounds are used to treat ischemic cardiac diseases. In the preferred embodiment, the compounds are used to treat and/or prevent myocardial infarction in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicants: Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Gui-Rong Li, Feng Lin
  • Publication number: 20150218194
    Abstract: Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Mary E. Bellizzi, David A. Betebenner, Jean C. Califano, Daniel D. Caspi, David A. DeGoey, Pamela L. Donner, Charles A. Flentge, Yi Gao, Charles W. Hutchins, Douglas K. Hutchinson, Tammie K. Jinkerson, Warren M. Kati, Ryan G. Keddy, Allan C. Krueger, Wenke Li, Dachun Liu, Clarence J. Maring, Mark A. Matulenko, Christopher E. Motter, Lissa T. Nelson, Sachin V. Patel, John K. Pratt, John T. Randolph, Todd W. Rockway, Kathy Sarris, Michael D. Tufano, Seble H. Wagaw, Rolf Wagner, Kevin R. Woller
  • Publication number: 20150218195
    Abstract: Disclosed are compound having the structure of formula (I): wherein M is Pt, Pd or Ni; Q is As, Sb or Bi; Z1 is N; Z2 is O or S; L1 and L2 are independently C(O), C—R1 or C—R2; X is a Lewis base and Y1 and Y2 are independently oxygen- or sulfur-containing substituents, conjugates containing compounds of formula (I) and their use as chemotherapy agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Denana U. Miodragovic, Thomas V. O'Halloran
  • Publication number: 20150218196
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of carbohydrate chemistry. Provided is a process for the regioselective oxidation of a single secondary hydroxy function of a carbohydrate substrate comprising two or more secondary hydroxy functions, comprising contacting the carbohydrate substrate in a solvent in the presence of a transition metal catalyst complex with an oxidizing agent to yield a mono-oxidized carbohydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Adriaan Jacobus Minnaard, Manuel Jäger, Aditya Lakshmi Narasimha Raju Gottumukkala, Johannes Gerardus de Vries, Andreas Alexander Bastian, Andreas Herrmann
  • Publication number: 20150218197
    Abstract: Two or more esters of a cellulose ether, each having the same ether and ester substituents but different weight average molecular weights are prepared in a process which comprises the steps of esterifying a cellulose ether with (i) an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride or (ii) a dicarboxylic acid anhydride or (iii) a combination of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid anhydride and a dicarboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of an aliphatic carboxylic acid as a reaction diluent in two or more separate reactions, wherein in each reaction a different molar ratio [aliphatic carboxylic acid/anhydroglucose units of cellulose ether] is used to produce esters of the cellulose ether of different weight average molecular weights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Petermann, Matthias Sprehe, Robert L. Schmitt, Andrew C. Arthur, Warren K. Miller, David K. Lyon
  • Publication number: 20150218198
    Abstract: Novel hydroxyalkyl methyl cellulose acetate succinates which a) have from 4.0 to less than 10.0 weight percent of succinoyl groups, b) have a weight average molecular weight Mw of from 80,000 Dalton to 350,000 Dalton, and c) exhibit a turbidity of up to 41 NTU as a 1.5 weight percent solution in acetone; and novel hydroxyalkyl methyl cellulose acetate succinates which a) have from 10.0 to 20.0 weight percent of succinoyl groups, b) have a weight average molecular weight Mw of from 80,000 Dalton to 350,000 Dalton, and c) exhibit a turbidity of up to 37 NTU as a 1.5 weight percent solution in acetone are useful for preparing solid dispersion of active ingredients in these hydroxyalkyl methyl cellulose acetate succinates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Oliver Petermann, Matthias Sprehe, Steven J. Guillaudeu