Tricyclo Ring System Having The Seven-membered Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/220)
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Publication number: 20130079335Abstract: Benzodiazepine compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and to their use in therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: James Matthew Bailey
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Patent number: 8404670Abstract: Provided herein are fused imidazolyl compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Milan Chytil, Sharon R. Engel, Qun Kevin Fang, Kerry L. Spear
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Patent number: 8404678Abstract: The invention relates to novel tomaymicine derivatives comprising a linker. It also relates to the conjugate molecules that comprise one or more of said tomaymicine derivatives covalently linked to a cell binding agent through a linking group that is present on the linker of the tomaymycin derivative. It also relates to the preparation of the tomaymicine derivatives and of the conjugate molecules.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: SanofiInventors: Hervé Bouchard, Ravi V. J. Chari, Alain Commerçon, Yonghong Deng, Laurence Gauzy
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Publication number: 20130072477Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic or prophylactic method for treating Parkinson's disease by administering an effective amount of a compound having a phosphodiesterase 10 inhibitory activity; and also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treatment or prophylaxis of Parkinson's disease comprising as an active ingredient a compound having a phosphodiesterase 10 inhibitory activity. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for enhancing dopamine signal in the brain, which comprises administering an effective amount of a compound having a phosphodiesterase 10 inhibitory activity; and also relates to pharmaceutical composition for enhancing dopamine signal in brain comprising as an active ingredient a compound having a phosphodiesterase 10 inhibitory activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA COPORATIONInventor: MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA COPORATION
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Publication number: 20130065885Abstract: The present invention relates generally to therapeutic formulations. More particularly, this present invention provides an oral delivery system for a therapeutic compound that is a base, a salt of a base or an amphoteric compound or a salt of a amphoteric compound with pharmacological, physiological or biochemical activity or a proactive form thereof. The present invention even more particularly provides a swallow formulation comprising a therapeutic compound that is a base, a salt of a base, an amphoteric compound or a salt of an amphoteric compound which facilitates the rapid delivery of the therapeutic compound to the circulatory system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: IMAGINOT PTY LTD.Inventors: Michael Stephen Roberts, Ruoying Jiang, Keivan Bezanehtak, Greg Andrew Davey, George Alexander Davidson, Geraldine Ann Elliott, Stephen Douglas Chandler, Mantu Sarkar
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Publication number: 20130064892Abstract: A method of making a pharmaceutical tablet comprises (a) combining (i) an aqueous networked cellulose gel with (ii) filler and (iii) an active agent to form a mixture thereof; (b) casting the mixture to form a wet tablet; (c) drying the wet tablet to form a dry pharmaceutical tablet; and then (d) optionally coating the tablet (e.g., with an enteric coating). Pharmaceutical tablets produced by such methods are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Raed Hashaikeh, Hatem M.N. Abushammala
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Publication number: 20130065818Abstract: The present invention discloses ophthalmic and otic compositions of facially amphiphilic antimicrobial polymers and oligomers and their uses, including their use in methods for treating and preventing ophthalmic infections and otic infections in humans and animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: POLYMEDIXInventor: PolyMedix
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Patent number: 8394790Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychological and/or psychiatric diseases or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Moshe Portnoy, Irit Gil-Ad, Avraham Weizman
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Publication number: 20130053365Abstract: Provided are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase according to Formula (M): where A, B, Y, Z, D, E, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing, and methods of using a compound of Formula M to treat diseases, disorders and conditions that are ameliorated by the inhibition of PARP activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Bing Wang, Daniel Chu
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Publication number: 20130053341Abstract: Methods of treating disorders using compounds that modulate striatal-enriched tyrosine phosphatase (STEP) are de-scribed herein. Exemplary disorders include schizophrenia and cognitive deficit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Masaki Suzuki, Kazumi Kondo, Muneaki Kurimura, Krishna Reddy Valluru, Akira Takahashi, Takeshi Kuroda, Haruka Takahashi, Tae Fukushima, Shin Miyamura, Indranath Ghosh, Abhishek Dogra, Geraldine Harriman, Amy Elder, Satoshi Shimizu, Kevin J. Hodgetts, Jason S. Newcom
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Publication number: 20130052281Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedInventors: William FARNABY, Charlotte FIELDHOUSE, Catrina KERR, Natasha KINSELLA, David LIVERMORE, Kevin MERCHANT, David MILLER, Katherine HAZEL
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Patent number: 8383618Abstract: The present invention provides a compounds of general formula IXa-d, useful as potential antitumour agents and pharmaceutical composition comprising these compounds exhibits binding affinity with calf thymus (CT) DNA at a molar ratio of 1:5 in aqueous sodium phosphate buffer at pH of 7.00. The present invention further provides a process for the preparation of C2-Fluoro substituted piperazine linked pyrrolo[2,1c][1-4], benzodiazepine of formula (IX).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Ahmed Kamal, Rajender, Metuku Kashireddy, Gorre Balakishan
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Patent number: 8377927Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compounds and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds, and methods of preparation of these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compounds and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compounds. The present invention provides methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compound or pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione compound of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: ArQule, Inc.Inventors: Chiang J. Li, Mark A. Ashwell, Jason Hill, Magdi M. Moussa, Neru Munshi
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Publication number: 20130039996Abstract: An improved method for treating gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or colorectal cancer in a patient is described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions useful for the method and a process for preparing said compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: ELI LILLY AND COMPANYInventor: ELI LILLY AND COMPANY
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Publication number: 20130040940Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions of compounds of formula (I), methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing the compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Marlon D. Cowart, Huaqing Liu, Robert Altenbach
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Publication number: 20130039987Abstract: The invention provides a method for increasing the solubility of nevirapine, including the steps of rendering nevirapine in a gaseous phase; and rendering the gaseous phase in a relatively more soluble solid particulate form. The invention further provides for a crystalline Form-VI (36) of nevirapine having an X-ray diffraction pattern of (2-theta values in degrees) 9.2953, 11.2023, 12.7019, 12.9796, 13.5273, 15.4670, 17.2597, 19.1038, 19.7267, 21.1303, 22.9381, 25.5589, 26.4913, 27.2150, 27.7283, 29.7134, and 33.8343 degrees two theta. The invention further provides for the preparation of microspherical and/or nanospherical Form-V (34) and crystalline Form-VI (36) of nevirapine as well as novel dosage forms including parenteral-, inhalant-, transdermal- and oral dosage forms.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: North-West UniversityInventors: Wilna Liebenberg, Nicole Stieger
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Patent number: 8372831Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula (5a-d) and (9a-h) useful as potential antitumour agents against human cancer cell lines. The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of pyrrolo [2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepine hybrids of general formula (5a-d) and (9a-h).Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Kamal Ahmed, Jonnala Surendranadha Reddy, Dudekula Dastagiri, Earla Vijaya Bharathi
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Publication number: 20130023524Abstract: Tricyclic indazole compound and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts of acid addition, use thereof, method and intermediates for preparing them, and a pharmaceutical composition containing them. The tricyclic indazole compound has the following general Formula (I): in which R1, R2, L1, L2, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, Y, W, m, and n have the meanings stated in the description.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.Inventors: Maria Alessandra Alisi, Nicola Cazzolla, Guido Furlotti, Beatrice Garrone, Gabriele Magaro', Giorgina Mangano
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Patent number: 8357680Abstract: A method of screening a compound having a hypoglycemic effect (hereinafter referred to as “hypoglycemic compound”), a remedy for diabetes which contains a compound having a novel function mechanism, etc. More specifically speaking, a method of screening a hypoglycemic compound capable of binding to the ? subunit of a trimeric GTP-binding protein, a remedy for diabetes comprising a hypoglycemic compound, which is characterized by being capable of binding to the ? subunit of a trimeric GTP-binding protein, as the active ingredient, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Naoyuki Fukuchi, Satoru Okamoto, Wataru Miyanaga, Sen Takeshita, Masaru Takayanagi, Yumiko Fukuda, Takao Ikenoue, Naoyuki Yamada, Naoko Arashida
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Publication number: 20130018041Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds of formula (I): where n, m, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are disclosed herein, as isolated stereoisomers or mixtures thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I); and methods of using the compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions in treating diseases or conditions associated with JAK2 activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Rigel Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: Somasekhar Bhamidipati, Jeffrey Clough, Ankush Argade, Rajinder Singh, Vadim Markovtosov, Pingyu Ding, Jiaxin Yu, Andy Atuegbu, Hui Hong, Ihab Darwish, Sambaiah Thota
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Publication number: 20130005655Abstract: A composition comprising doxepin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or prodrug thereof, and a compound that enhances sleep onset, sleep maintenance or reduces early morning awakenings. These compositions are useful for treating multiple manifestations of insomnia.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Somaxon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Philip Jochelson, Robert Mansbach, Michael Skinner, Neil B. Kavey
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Publication number: 20120322719Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: The Feinstein Institute For Medical ResearchInventors: Valentin A. Pavlov, Kevin J. Tracey
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Publication number: 20120322793Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In another aspect, the invention provides methods for treatment of diseases or disorders mediated by a protein kinase, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Steven Durrant
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Publication number: 20120321637Abstract: Embodiments are directed to compositions and methods related combination therapy with HERV inhibition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Jianli Dong, Gengming Huang
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Publication number: 20120322753Abstract: The production method prepares a solid preparation by dissolving water-insoluble and/or water indissolvable alkaline active pharmaceutical ingredient in an acidifier-containing acid solution to obtain medicated acid liquid; homogeneously mixing alkalizer, adjuvants and the medicated acid liquid, and carrying out wet granulation. The alkalizer is a reagent to reduce the acidity of the mixture of the alkalizer and the medicated acid liquid relative to the acidity of the medicated acid liquid. The preparation method avoids the problems in mechanical pulverization, such as environmental pollution, great loss and serious security risks. This method is simply operated, has high safety coefficient and is convenient for industrialized production. Also disclosed is the solid preparation produced by the method. The solid preparation produced by the method has better dissolution performance than that produced by prior art, and has better or at least equivalent stability and content uniformity with prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicants: SHANGHAI ZHONGXI SUNVE PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., SHANGHAI ZHONGXI PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANYInventors: Siji Zheng, Bo Tan
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Publication number: 20120315336Abstract: Described are injectable formulations of particulate olanzapine that produce a prolonged duration of action upon administration, and methods of making and using such formulations. The injectable formulations comprise particulate olanzapine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: Alkermes Pharma Ireland LimitedInventors: Stephen B. Ruddy, David Czekai, Gary Liversidge, Scott A. Jenkins, Elaine M. Liversidge
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Publication number: 20120309714Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds, which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a drug addiction comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a psychiatric disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: H. Lundbeck A/SInventors: Ask PĂĽschl, Jacob Nielsen, Jan Kehler, John Paul Kilburn, Mauro Marigo, Morten LanggĂĄrd
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Publication number: 20120302554Abstract: The present invention relates to a substance for the treatment of the phantom phenomena of tinnitus and/or phantom pain, a method for the diagnosis and for the treatment of these phantom phenomena.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: AURIS MEDICAL AGInventors: Marlies KNIPPER-BREER, Lukas RĂĽttiger
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Publication number: 20120302548Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds, which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a drug addiction comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I. The present invention further provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a psychiatric disorder comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: H. LUNDBECK A/SInventors: Ask PĂĽschl, Jacob Nielsen, Jan Kehler, John Paul Kilburn, Mauro Marigo, Morten LanggĂĄrd
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Patent number: 8318713Abstract: A method for treating gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, or colorectal cancer in a patient is described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising 7-(2,5-dihydro-4-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-yl-2,5-dioxo-IH-pyrrol-3-yl)-9-fluoro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-2-(1-piperidinyl-carbonyl)-pyrrolo[3,2,1-jk][1,4]benzodiazepine, useful for the method and a process for preparing said compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Marcio Chedid, Thomas Albert Engler
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Patent number: 8318726Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula 5, useful as potential antitumour agents against human cancer cell lines. The present invention further provides a process for the preparation of pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepine hybrids of formula 5a-t.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Ahmed Kamal, Adla Mallareddy, Paidakula Suresh, Rajesh Venkata Chenna Rama Narasimha Chennamshetti
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Patent number: 8318720Abstract: In part, the present invention is directed to antibacterial compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Affinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Heinz W. Pauls, Jailall Ramnauth, Peter Sampson, Andras Toro
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Publication number: 20120295892Abstract: Described herein are ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use of such ligands and compositions in treatment of anxiety disorders, epilepsy and schizophrenia with reduced sedative and ataxic side effects. In embodiments, such as ?3 or ?2 or ?2/?3 GABAergic receptor subtype selective ligands lack ester linkages and may be thus relatively insensitive to hydrolysis by esterases.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventors: James M. Cook, Terry S. Clayton, Hiteshkumar D. Jain, Sundari K. Rallipalli, Yun Teng Johnson, Jie Yang, Michael Ming-Jin Poe, Ojas A. Namjoshi, Zhi-jian Wang
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Publication number: 20120295893Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a flumazenil, and methods of alleviating or counteracting residual effects (e.g. drowsiness) associated with the administration of sleep/hypnotic drugs or alleviating effects of alcohol intoxication, using self administration modes of delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: COERULEUS LTD.Inventors: Nir Peled, David Solomon, Amir Toren
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Patent number: 8314092Abstract: A dual H1/5-HT2A receptor antagonist of the formula: its uses, and methods for its preparation are described.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Eli Lilly and CompanyInventors: Anne Marie Camp, Peter Thaddeus Gallagher, Andrew James Ledgard, Adam Jan Sanderson, David Andrew Coates
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Patent number: 8309134Abstract: The present disclosure relates to non-aggregating nanoparticles and their associated methods of preparation. The nanoparticles may have a surface and a size range of 1 nm to 999 nm, along with a zeta potential of ?50 to 50 millivolts. A polycation and/or polyanion may be disposed on the nanoparticle surface. In addition, an active ingredient may be encapsulated within the nanoparticles or associated with the polycation or polyanion on the nanoparticle surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Southwest Research InstituteInventors: Joseph A McDonough, Hong Dixon, Maria Lucy Kimmel, Larry Allen Cabell, Stephen T. Wellinghoff
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Publication number: 20120282255Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions and methods for treating or preventing addictive and compulsive diseases and disorders, particular alcohol-related diseases and disorders, disclosed herein. The GLP activators of the present invention are effective against various alcohol and drug dependency diseases. In accordance with the invention, the present compositions and methods can be used to intercede upstream or downstream in the signal transduction cascade involved in GLP action to treat various alcohol and drug dependency diseases. In one embodiment, the synthesis or release of endogenous GLP can be stimulated. In another embodiment, the endogenous synthesis or release of another molecule active in the cascade downstream from GLP, (e.g., a molecule produced in response to GLP binding to a receptor), can be stimulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventor: Greg Plucinski
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Publication number: 20120283250Abstract: This invention relates to methods for determining hypersusceptibility of HIV-1 viruses to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) based on the viral genotypes. The methods generally comprise detecting, in a gene encoding reverse transcriptase of the HIV-1, the presence of a mutation at codon 65, 69, or 74 alone or in combination with one or more mutations at certain other codons. Combinations of mutations associated with hypersusceptibility to NNRTIs are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Monogram Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Neil T. Parkin, Eoin Coakley
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Publication number: 20120283249Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is novel families of compounds which are aromatic amine, imine, aminoadamantane and benzodiazepine derivatives, medicaments comprising same and the use thereof as inhibitors of the toxic effects of toxins with intracellular activity, such as, for example, ricin, and of viruses that use the internalization pathway for infecting cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Roman Lopez, SĂ©verine Hebbe, Daniel Gillet, Julien Barbier
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Publication number: 20120282307Abstract: A method of treatment for epilepsy and other disease states is described, which comprises the delivery of gabapentin in a gastric retained dosage form.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: Depomed, Inc.Inventors: Bret Berner, Sui Yuen Eddie Hou, Gloria M. Gusler
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Publication number: 20120277221Abstract: Behavioral pharmacological data with the compound of formula (I), a novel and selective 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonist, demonstrate in vivo efficacy in models of psychosis and dyskinesias. This includes activity in reversing MK-801 induced locomotor behaviors, suggesting that this compound may be an efficacious anti-psychotic, and activity in an MPTP primate model of dyskinesias, suggesting efficacy as an anti-dyskinesia agent. These data support the hypothesis that 5HT2A/2C receptor inverse agonism may confer antipsychotic and anti-dyskinetic efficacy in humans, and indicate a use of the compound of formula (I) and related agents as novel therapeutics for Parkinson's Disease, related human neurodegenerative diseases, and psychosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: David M. WEINER, Robert E. Davis, Mark R. Brann, Carl-Magnus A. Anderson, Allan K. Uldam
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Publication number: 20120277211Abstract: Methods and compositions that relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: SUREGENE LLCInventors: Timothy L. Ramsey, Mark D. Brennan
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Patent number: 8299064Abstract: The present invention provides a fused polycyclic compound of the following formula, analogues thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and agents for increasing the sugar-transporting capacity, hypoglycemic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing the above compounds. This fused polycyclic compound has high medicinal properties and few side-effects, and a therapeutic effect on diabetes. wherein R represents an alkoxy group, R? represents an oxazolylpropionyl group or a thiazolylpropionyl group, and R? represent a hydrogen atom.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Ryusuke Hirama, Seiji Niwa, Hideyuki Tanaka, Toshihiro Hatanaka, Yoko Masuzawa, Akiyo Yamazaki, Takao Ikenoue, Nobuo Kondo, Wataru Miyanaga, Masaru Takayanagi
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Patent number: 8299062Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for preventing, treating or reversing neuronal dysfunction in a mammal resulting from exposure to organophosphate nerve agents, organophosphate insecticides and incapacitating agents of the central nervous system (CNS); CNS injury, including traumatic brain injury, neurologic complications of cardiac surgery, perinatal asphyxia, and stroke, spinal cord injury, and peripheral nerve injury; and neuronal disorders associated with the loss of motor function including post-polio syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease and Rett syndrome; neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and schizophrenia; and cognitive impairment associated with aging.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Franklin Volvovitz
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Publication number: 20120269772Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-formulations comprising low viscosity, non-liquid crystalline, mixtures of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid and/or at least one tocopherol; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one biocompatible, oxygen containing, low viscosity organic solvent; wherein at least one bioactive agent is dissolved or dispersed in the low viscosity mixture and wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The preformulations are suitable for generating parenteral, non-parenteral and topical depot compositions for sustained release of active agents. The invention additionally relates to a method of delivery of an active agent comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention, a method of treatment comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention and the use of a preformulation of the invention in a method for the manufacture of a medicament.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Camurus ABInventors: Krister THURESSON, Fredrik TIBERG, Markus JOHANSSON, Ian HARWIGSSON, Fredrik JOABSSON, Markus JOHNSSON
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Publication number: 20120270857Abstract: Novel 5-HT3 receptor modulators are disclosed. These compounds are used in the treatment of various disorders, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome. Methods of making these compounds are also described in the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: ALBANY MOLECULAR RESEARCH, INC.Inventors: Peter R. Guzzo, David D. Manning, William Earley
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Publication number: 20120269906Abstract: The invention concerns methods of treating suicidal ideation or behavior in a subject in need thereof, comprising decreasing endogenous nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) activity in the subject; therapeutic packages for treating suicidal ideation or behavior; and methods for determining the efficacy of a treatment for suicidal ideation or behavior. In some embodiments, the treatment methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an inhibitor of a nAChR, such as a lithium compound, mecamylamine, clozapine, or asenapine.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: University of South FloridaInventors: David Vincent Sheehan, Roland Douglas Shytle
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Patent number: 8293731Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Merck Sharp + Dohme Corp.Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, John S. Wai, Linda S. Payne
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Patent number: 8293778Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating an HIV-I infection with a compound according to formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, are as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLCInventors: James Patrick Dunn, Todd Richard Elworthy, Dimitrios Stefanidis, Zachary Kevin Sweeney
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Publication number: 20120264745Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic agent and an alkoxy-polyethylene glycol, for example, methoxy-polyethylene glycol, for administration of the therapeutic agent to the mammal. The compositions can be applied to a membrane, for example, a nasal membrane during intranasal administration. The invention also provides methods of administering such compositions to a mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicants: University of Iceland, Hananja ehfInventors: Sveinbjorn Gizurarson, James Arp, Raouf Ghaderi, Michael E. Lusty, Gregory G. Plucinski, Mehdi Yazdi