Additional Hetero Atom In The Polycyclo Ring System Patents (Class 514/215)
  • Publication number: 20140357622
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I): or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof; to a solid pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of the compound of formula (I), or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent, and to the use of a compound of formula (I), or a crystalline form thereof, or a solvate thereof, for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a disease, disorder, or condition mediated by Aurora kinase, and methods related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Armitage, Martin I. Cooper, Mark D. Eddleston, Neil C. Faiber, Quentin J. McCubbin, Stephen W. Watt
  • Publication number: 20140349994
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein M and R1 are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Christelle Bolea, Cedric Boudou, Sylvain Celanire, Vincent Darmency, Celine Mordant, Vincent Pericolle, Yannick Regereau, Jean-Philippe Rocher, Radouane Souissi, Lam Tang
  • Patent number: 8895544
    Abstract: A method of treating a disease or condition for which a JAK inhibitor is indicated in a subject in need of such treatment, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate of said compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and particularly, a method for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases, particularly psoriasis, asthma and COPD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Pfizer Limited
    Inventors: Jotham Wadsworth Coe, Christoph Martin Dehnhardt, Peter Jones, Steven Wade Korturn, Yogesh Anil Sabnis, Florian Michel Wakenhut, Gavin Alistair Whitlock
  • Patent number: 8889667
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions comprising compounds that modulate pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) are described herein. Also described herein are methods of using the compounds that modulate PKM2 in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Francesco G. Salituro, Jeffrey Saunders, Shunqi Yan
  • Publication number: 20140336180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of proliferative disorders. In particular, the invention provides methods for treatment of proliferative disorders by administering a MEK inhibitor in combination with a selective inhibitor of Aurora A kinase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicants: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED, Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Arijit Chakravarty, Patrick Vincent
  • Publication number: 20140323423
    Abstract: Systems and methods for longevity, anti-aging, fatigue management, obesity, weight loss, weight management, delivery of nutraceuticals, and treating hyperglycemia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, Attention Deficit Disorder and nicotine addiction involve synchronizing and tailoring the administration of nutraceuticals, medications and other substances (for example, stimulants) in accordance with the body's natural circadian rhythms, meal times and other factors. Improved control of blood glucose levels, extended alertness, and weight control, and counteracting of disease symptoms when they are at their worst are possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Chrono Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy DiPierro, Steven A. Giannos
  • Publication number: 20140315892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating or preventing an alcohol-related or addictive disorder. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony Alexander McKinney, Franklin Porter Bymaster
  • Patent number: 8865641
    Abstract: A method of treating a fatty liver disease in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a cholinergic pathway stimulating agent, wherein the fatty liver disease is selected from non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL), alcoholic fatty liver (AFL), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic steatohepatitis (ASH), NASH-associated liver fibrosis, ASH-associated liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic cirrhosis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: Valentin A. Pavlov, Kevin J. Tracey
  • Publication number: 20140309213
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula I-VI having the following general structure: Z1—Y1—(CH2)n1—R—(CH2)n2—Y2—Z2 wherein R is a 6-8 membered saturated heterocyclic ring having 2 Nitrogen atoms connected with —(CH2)n1— and —(CH2)n2—, respectively, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are inhibitors of the Renal Outer Medullary Potassium (ROMK) channel (Kir1.1). The compounds are useful as diuretics and natriuretics and therefore are useful for the therapy and prophylaxis of disorders resulting from excessive salt and water retention, including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and chronic and acute heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Shawn P. Walsh, Alexander Pasternak, Reynalda K. DeJesus, Haifeng Tang, Barbara Pio, Aurash Shahripour, Kevin M. Belyk, Harry R. Chobanian, Yan Guo, Jessica L. Frie, Zhi-Cai Shi, Helen Chen, Timothy A. Blizzard, Brian Cato
  • Publication number: 20140303144
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?2B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvajit Chakravarty
  • Publication number: 20140296209
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?1B—The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvajit Chakravarty
  • Publication number: 20140296206
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions useful for treating disorders related to Kit are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: BLUEPRINT MEDICINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lucian V. DiPietro, Brian L. Hodous, Joseph L. Kim, Chandrasekhar V. Miduturu, Steven Mark Wenglowsky, Douglas Wilson, Yulian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140296211
    Abstract: This invention concerns a dosage form comprising a therapeutically neuroprotective amount of A2-73 and a neuroprotective amount of at least one cooperating acetylcholinesterase inhibitor selected from the group consisting of donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, or memantine and method of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
    Inventors: Alexandre Vamvakides, Tangui Maurice
  • Patent number: 8846951
    Abstract: The present application relates to aryl- and heteroaryl-fused decahydropyrroloazepine, octahydrooxepinopyrrole, octahydropyrrolothiazepine dioxide, decahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole, and octahydrocyclohepta[c]pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the specification. The present application also relates to compositions comprising such compounds, processes for making such compounds, and methods of treating disease conditions using such compounds and compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignees: AbbVie Inc., AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Irini Akritopoulou-Zanze, Wilfried Braje, Stevan W. Djuric, Noel S. Wilson, Sean C. Turner, Albert W. Kruger, Ana-Lucia Relo, Shashank Shekhar, Dennie S. Welch, Hongyu Zhao, Jorge Gandarilla, Alan F. Gasiecki, Huanqiu Li, Christina M. Thompson, Min Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140288057
    Abstract: There is described a method for increasing the maximal tolerated dose and thus the efficacy of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) in a patient suffering from an Alzheimer type dementia by decreasing concomitant adverse effects by administration of said AChEI in combination with a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent, whereby an enhanced acetylcholinesterase inhibition in the CNS of said patient is achieved and alleviation of the symptoms of Alzheimer type dementia in said patient is thereby improved to a greater extent. The use of a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Alzheimer type dementia in combination with an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising (a) a 5HT3 receptor antagonist, a dopamine antagonist, a H1-receptor antagonist, a cannabinoid agonist, aprepitant or casopitant as an antiemetic agent and (b) an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: CHASE PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas N. CHASE, Kathleen E. CLARENCE-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20140286899
    Abstract: A class of compounds that inhibit Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) is disclosed, along with compositions containing the compound, and methods of using the composition for treating individuals infected with HCV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Presidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Min Zhong, Leping Li
  • Publication number: 20140275036
    Abstract: There is described a method for increasing the maximal tolerated dose and thus the efficacy of an acetyl choline esterase inhibitor (AChEI) in a patient suffering from an Alzheimer type dementia by decreasing concomitant adverse effects by administration of said AChEI in combination with a non-selective, peripheral anticholinergic agent, whereby an enhanced acetyl choline esterase inhibition in the CNS of said patient is achieved and alleviation of the symptoms of Alzheimer type dementia in said patient is thereby improved to a greater extent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Chase Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas N. CHASE, Kathleen E. CLARENCE-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20140275035
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are thienylindole azepines. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT2c) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT2c) is desired (e.g. addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity, and others).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ABT Holding Company
    Inventors: Michael Robarge, Michelle Zawadski, John Harrington
  • Patent number: 8835423
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that modulate the activity of Janus kinases and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to activity of Janus kinases including, for example, immune-related diseases, skin disorders, myeloid proliferative disorders, cancer, and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Incyte Corporation
    Inventors: Argyrios G. Arvanitis, James D. Rodgers, Andrew P. Combs, Richard B. Sparks, Darius J. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20140249125
    Abstract: A polyacrylate formulation suitable for delivery of drug to through a body surface of an individual. By loading the drug and permeation enhancers at a high concentration into a polyacrylate proadhesive that has inadequate adhesive properties for typical adhesive application on the skin, a formulation with desirable adhesive characteristics and effective therapeutic properties can be made. The proadhesive has higher glass transition temperature than typical pressure sensitive adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Jay Audett, Jianye Wen, Eli J. Goldman, Robert M. Gale, Allison Luciano, Paul B. Foreman, Eric N. Silverberg
  • Patent number: 8815843
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor ?2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvajit Chakravarty, Rajendra Parasmal Jain, Michael John Green
  • Patent number: 8815842
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-foot-and-mouth disease virus agent for an animal belonging to the Family Suidae, which comprises 3-oxo-3,4-dihyro-2-pyrazincarboxamide or a salt thereof. The agent is extremely useful for the prevention or treatment of food-and-mouth disease in an animal belonging to the Family Suidae. Also disclosed is an anti-foot-and-mouth disease virus agent for sheep, which comprises 3-oxo-3,4-dihyro-2-pyrazincarboxamide or a salt thereof. The agent is extremely useful for the prevention, therapy or the like of food-and-mouth disease in sheep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yousuke Furuta
  • Publication number: 20140228353
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor ?2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvvajit Chakravarty
  • Patent number: 8796262
    Abstract: This invention relates to new fused heterocyclic derivatives having affinity to S1P receptors, a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds, as well as the use of said compounds for the preparation of a medicament for treating, alleviating or preventing diseases and conditions in which any S1P receptor is involved or in which modulation of the endogenous S1P signaling system via any S1P receptor is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignees: AbbVie B.V., AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Pieter Smid, Wouter I. Iwema Bakker, Hein K. A. C. Coolen, Leonardus A. J. M. Sliedregt, Maria J. P. van Dongen, Jacobus A. J. den Hartog, Adrian Hobson
  • Patent number: 8796261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of bromodomain-containing proteins. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of the present invention and methods of using said compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Albrecht, James E. Audia, Alexandre Côté, Victor S. Gehling, Jean-Christophe Harmange, Michael C. Hewitt, Yves Leblanc, Christopher G. Nasveschuk, Alexander M. Taylor, Rishi G. Vaswani
  • Publication number: 20140213577
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to new azepino[4,5-b]indole compounds that may be used to modulate a histamine receptor in an individual. Novel compounds are described, including new 1,2,3,4,5,6-tetrahydroazepino[4,5-b]indoles. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: David T. HUNG, Andrew Asher PROTTER, Rajendra Parasmal JAIN, Sarvajit CHAKRAVARTY
  • Publication number: 20140206671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly of JAK family kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Youssef Bennani, Tianseng Wang, Francesco Salituro, John P. Duffy
  • Publication number: 20140206664
    Abstract: Heterocycle amino alkyloxy substituted quinazoline derivatives as represented by the structural Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, capable of inhibiting the activity of receptor tyrosine kinase EGFR, and being used to treat cancers related to the expression of the receptor tyrosine kinase of the ErbB family are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Wei Qian
  • Publication number: 20140206672
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are thiophenyl and pyrrolyl azepine compounds. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT2c) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT2c) is desired (e.g. addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity, and others).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: ABT Holding Company
    Inventors: L. Nathan Tumey, David C. Bom, Youssef L. Bennani, Michael J. Robarge
  • Publication number: 20140194411
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are benzazepine compounds. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT2c) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT2c) is desired (e.g. addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity, and others).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ABT Holding Company
    Inventors: Mike Robarge, John Harrington, David Gerrish, John Mecom
  • Publication number: 20140187537
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and systems related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates methods of improving chemotherapy treatments by administering chemotherapy agents, analyzing CHFR gene expression, methylation, or both, and determining an appropriate therapeutic strategy. Analysis of data herein revealed that reduced CHFR expression levels was a predictor of improved overall survival of subject with non-small cell lung cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Johann C. Brandes
  • Publication number: 20140179676
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: ABBVIE INC.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Cusack, Thomas D. Gordon, Michael Z. Hoemann, David C. Ihle, Bin Li, Gloria Y. Lo Schiavo, Gagandeep K. Somal, Michael Friedman, Martin E. Hayes, Wouter Iwema Bakker
  • Publication number: 20140161731
    Abstract: Described are a compound of formula (II) or (III): The compounds are effective in the treatment of disease, including a tauopathy condition or a disease of tau protein aggregation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: WisTa Laboratories Ltd.
    Inventors: Scott Clunas, John Mervyn David Storey, Janet Elizabeth Rickard, David Horsley, Charles Robert Harrington, Claude Michel Wischik
  • Publication number: 20140163012
    Abstract: Novel MCH-1 receptor antagonists are disclosed. These compounds are used in the treatment of various disorders, including obesity, anxiety, depression, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and psychiatric disorders. Methods of making these compounds are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Albany Molecular Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. SURMAN, Emily E. FREEMAN, Peter R. GUZZO, Alan J. HENDERSON, Mark HADDEN
  • Publication number: 20140155384
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor a2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor ?2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2? and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvajit Chakravarty
  • Publication number: 20140155369
    Abstract: An agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of stress urinary incontinence, which contains a substance that activates a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor, an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of stress urinary incontinence, which contains a substance that stimulates an androgen binding site, and a method of screening for a drug for the prophylaxis or treatment of abdominal pressure incontinence, which includes electrostimulating the abdominal muscles or a nerve controlling them of an animal to increase the abdominal pressure, and measuring the leak point pressure at that time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Izumi KAMO, Tadatoshi HASHIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20140148440
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclyl compounds of formula (I), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions containing them. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of above said novel compounds, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds of formula (I) are useful in the treatment of various disorders that are related to Histamine H3 receptors, for example cognitive disorders, sleep disorders, obesity and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: SUVEN LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Nirogi, Anil Karbhari Shinde, Ramasastri Kambhampati, Rambabu Namala, Adi Reddy Dwarampudi, Laxman Kota, Murlimohan Gampa, Padmavathi Kodru, Taraka Naga Vinaykumar Tiriveedhi, Vishwottam Nagaraj Kandikere, Nageshwara Rao Muddana, Ramanatha Shrikantha Saralaya, Pradeep Jayarajan, Dhanalakshmi Shanmuganathan, Ishtiyaque Ahmad, Venkateswarlu Jasti
  • Publication number: 20140135311
    Abstract: Certain tetrahydro-pyrimidoazepine compounds are described, which are useful as TRPV1 modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by TRPV1. Thus, the compounds may be administered to treat, e.g., pain, itch, cough, asthma, or inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Brett D. Allison, Bryan James Branstetter, J. Guy Breitenbucher, Michael D. Hack, Natalie A. Hawryluk, Alec D. Lebsack, Kelly J. McClure, Jeffrey E. Merit
  • Patent number: 8716277
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their use as positive allosteric modulators of mGlu5 receptor activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and methods of using the same as agents for treatment and/or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction such as schizophrenia or cognitive decline such as dementia or cognitive impairment. A, B, X, R1, R2, R3 have meanings given in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Rudolf, Daniel Bischoff, Georg Dahmann, Matthias Grauert, Raimund Kuelzer, Bernd Wellenzohn
  • Patent number: 8716276
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a series of compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to use of the compounds and compositions as therapeutic agents. More specifically, compounds of the present invention are thiophenyl and pyrrolyl azepine compounds. These compounds are serotonin receptor (5-HT2c) ligands and are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions wherein modulation of the activity of serotonin receptors (5-HT2c) is desired (e.g. addiction, anxiety, depression, obesity, and others).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Athersys, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Nathan Tumey, David C. Bom, Youssef L. Bennani, Michael J. Robarge
  • Patent number: 8703762
    Abstract: A method for treating organophosphorous poisoning (OP) comprising administering to a mammal at risk for OP poisoning an OP poisoning-inhibiting amount of galantamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignees: University of Maryland Baltimore, The United States of America as repr. by the Sec. of the Army, U.S. Army Med. Resr. Inst. of Chem. Defense
    Inventors: Edson X. Albuquerque, Michael Adler, Edna F.R. Pereira
  • Publication number: 20140107103
    Abstract: Dihydrothienopyrimidinesulphoxides of formula 1 wherein X is SO or SO2, R1 is H or C1-6-alkyl, R2 is H or an organic group as disclosed herein, and R3 is an optionally substituted, mono- or bicyclic, unsaturated, partially saturated or saturated heterocycle or an optionally substituted, mono- or bicyclic heteroaryl, and the pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds. These dihydrothienopyrimidinesulphoxides are suitable for the treatment of respiratory or gastrointestinal complaints or diseases, inflammatory diseases of the joints, skin or eyes, diseases of the peripheral or central nervous system, or cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Pascale POUZET, Ralf ANDERSKEWITZ, Horst DOLLINGER, Dennis FIEGEN, Thomas FOX, Rolf GOEGGEL, Christoph HOENKE, Domnic MARTYRES, Peter NICKOLAUS, Klaus KLINDER
  • Publication number: 20140100218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treatment using [3-(4-{2-butyl-1-[4-(4-chloro-phenoxy)-phenyl]-1H-imidazol-4-yl}-phenoxy)-propyl]-diethyl amine (“COMPOUND I”) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In various embodiments, the methods of treatment include treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia of Alzheimer's type, diabetes, insomnia, and other indications. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising COMPOUND I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: TransTech Pharma, LLC
    Inventors: Cesare Orlandi, David J. Clark, Imogene M. Grimes, Maria Carmen Valcarce Lopez, Matthew J. Kostura
  • Publication number: 20140088087
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to new azepino[4,5-b]indole compounds that may be used to modulate a histamine receptor in an individual. Novel compounds are described, including new 1,2,3,4,5,6-tetrahydroazepino[4,5-b]indoles. Pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
  • Publication number: 20140086910
    Abstract: The present invention provides indane acetic acid and their derivatives and methods for the treating and/or preventing of Alzheimer's diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: DARA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventor: Mary Katherine Delmedico
  • Publication number: 20140088081
    Abstract: The invention provides PDE9-inhibiting compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, A, and n are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of Formula I, and uses thereof in treating neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Michelle Marie Claffey, Christopher John Helal, Patrick Robert Verhoest
  • Publication number: 20140088086
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?1B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140080801
    Abstract: Pyrazol-4-yl-heterocyclyl-carboxamide compounds of Formula I, including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X is thiazolyl, pyrazinyl, pyridinyl, or pyrimidinyl, are useful for inhibiting Pim kinase, and for treating disorders such as cancer mediated by Pim kinase. Methods of using compounds of Formula I for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Alastair James Hodges, Mizio Matteucci, Andrew Sharpe, Minghua Sun, Xiaojing Wang, Vickie H. Tsui
  • Publication number: 20140080811
    Abstract: NSC antagonists are disclosed as useful in the treatment of dementia, in delaying the onset of dementia, and in the prevention of dementia. Dementia so treated may be, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD). NSC antagonists for treating dementia such as AD may be administered alone, a) in combination with other drugs used for treating dementia, b) in combination with drugs that stabilize or increase blood plasma glucose levels, or with both a) and b). Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms, and methods for using the same are disclosed, which include NSC antagonists, NSC antagonists combined with dementia drugs, NSC antagonists combined with glucose-level stabilizing or enhancing drugs, or combinations of these. Dosage forms may be designed to provide stable plasma levels for extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Remedy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Remedy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8673895
    Abstract: Certain tetrahydro-pyrimidoazepine compounds are described, which are useful as TRPV1 modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by TRPV1. Thus, the compounds may be administered to treat, e.g., pain, itch, cough, asthma, or inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Bryan James Branstetter, James Guy Breitenbucher, Natalie A. Hawryluk, Alec D. Lebsack, Jeffrey E. Merit