The Additional Hetero Ring Is A Five-membered Nitrogen Hetero Ring Patents (Class 514/252.05)
  • Publication number: 20080287444
    Abstract: This invention describes novel pyrazole compounds of formula III: wherein Z1, Z2, and Z3 are as described in the specification; Q is —S—, —O—, —N(R4)—, or —CH(R6)—; R1 is T-Ring D, wherein Ring D is a 5-7 membered monocyclic ring or 8-10 membered bicyclic ring selected from aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl; and R2 and R2? are as described in the specification. The compounds are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of Aurora-2 and GSK-3, for treating diseases such as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: David Bebbington, Jean-Damien Charrier, Julian Golec, Francoise Pierard
  • Patent number: 7452882
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of diseases such as obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes and other related disorders and diseases, and may be useful for other diseases such as NASH, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer and other disorders and diseases related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy-Ellen Haynes, Denis J. Kertesz, Sherrie Lynn Pietranico-Cole, Yimin Qian, Nathan Robert Scott, Sung-Sau So, Kshitij Chhabilbhai Thakkar, Jefferson Wright Tilley
  • Patent number: 7452885
    Abstract: The present invention provides a 2-amino-5-heteroaryl-5-phenylimidazolone compound of formula I The present invention also provides methods for the use thereof to inhibit ?-secretase (BACE) and treat ?-amyloid deposits and neurofibrillary tangles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Ping Zhou, Michael Sotirios Malamas, Yanfang Li, Albert Jean Robichaud, Dominick Anthony Quagliato
  • Patent number: 7452906
    Abstract: Compounds and their use as pharmaceuticals particularly as Raf kinase inhibitors for the treatment of neurotraumatic diseases, cancer, chronic neurodegeneration, pain, migraine and cardiac hypertrophy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: SmithKline Beecham P.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark James Bamford, David Kenneth Dean, Antoinette Naylor, Andrew Kenneth Takle, David Matthew Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080275048
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) Z-Ar1—Ar2 ??(I) wherein Z is a diazabicyclic amine, Ar1 is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring, and Ar2 is selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl ring; unsubstituted or substituted bicyclic heteroaryl ring; 3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl; carbazolyl; tetrahydrocarbazolyl; naphthyl; and phenyl; wherein the phenyl is substituted with 0, 1, 2, or 3 substituents in the meta- or para-positions. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by ?7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Frost, Jianguo Ji, Tao Li, Diana L. Nersesian, Karin R. Tietje
  • Publication number: 20080269228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydrazide-containing compounds of Formula I or Formula II, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof which inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3-NS4A protease. Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: JOEL D. MOORE, ERIC L. ELLIOTT, YAT SUN OR, ZHE WANG
  • Publication number: 20080269236
    Abstract: The invention relates to 1,2,4 oxadiazole compounds and analogs thereof, represented by formula (II), and compositions and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Jianguo Ji, Chih-Lung Lee, Kevin B. Sippy, Tao Li, Murali Gopalakrishnan
  • Publication number: 20080255136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibition of viruses, e.g., HIV using pyrrolidones and compounds related to pyrrolidones. The invention further relates to methods for identifying and using agents, including small molecule chemical compositions that inhibit HIV in a cell; as well as to methods of prophylaxis, and therapy related to HIV infection and related disease states such as AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: IRM LLC
    Inventors: Baogen Wu, Yun He, Truc Nguyen, Kelli L. Kuhen, David Archer Ellis, Tao Jiang, Xiaohui He, Kunyong Yang, Badry Bursulaya
  • Patent number: 7432254
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating or ameliorating or preventing glaucoma, decreasing intraocular pressure or improving or amemliorting ocular accommodation in an animal, including a human comprising administering an intraocular pressure decreasing or accommodation improving amount of a compound of the formula I:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Synvista Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Egan, Dilip Wagle, Sara Vasan, Martin Gall, Stanley Bell, Edmond Joseph LaVoie
  • Publication number: 20080242653
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R3a, R3b, R4, and R5 are defined in the description, are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by histamine-3 receptor ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the histamine-3 receptor ligands, methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Huaqing Liu, Lawrence A. Black, Youssef L. Bennani, Marlon D. Cowart, Zhenping Tian, Paul J. Brackemeyer
  • Patent number: 7429581
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, in which R0; R1; R2; R3; R4; Q; V, G and M have the meanings indicated below. The compound of formula I is a pharmacologically active compound. It exhibits a strong anti-thrombotic effect and is suitable, for example, for the therapy and prophylaxis of a cardio-vascular disorder like a thromboembolic disease or restenosis. It is a reversible inhibitor of the blood clotting enzymes factor Xa (FXa) and/or factor VIIa (FVIIa), and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activity of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of factor Xa and/or factor VIIa is intended. The invention furthermore is directed to a process for the preparation of the compound of formula I, and pharmaceutical preparation comprising it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Marc Nazare, Volkmar Wehner, David W. Will, Hans Matter
  • Publication number: 20080207587
    Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I) where x, y, G, J, K, L, M, Q, W, V, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a arc defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Rajender Kamboj, Zaihui Zhang, Jian-Min Fu, Serguei Sviridov, Sultan Chowdhury, Vishnumurthy Kodumuru
  • Patent number: 7399765
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) Z-Ar1—Ar2??(I) wherein Z is a diazabicyclic amine, Ar1 is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring, and Ar2 is selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl ring; unsubstituted or substituted bicyclic heteroaryl ring; 3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl; carbazolyl; tetrahydrocarbazolyl; naphthyl; and phenyl; wherein the phenyl is substituted with 0, 1, 2, or 3 substituents in the meta- or para-positions. The compounds are useful in treating conditions or disorders prevented by or ameliorated by ?7 nAChR ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods for using such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: William H. Bunnelle, Jianguo Ji, Tao Li, Jennifer M. Pace, Karin R. Tietje, Kathleen H. Mortell, Diana L. Nersesian, Michael R. Schrimpf
  • Publication number: 20080167307
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a compound represented by the following formula (I) having a superior PPAR? agonist action and concurrently showing a hypolipidemic action can be provided, and further, a compound useful as a synthetic intermediate for the compound can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Phama Corporation
    Inventors: Takashi Tozawa, Osamu Tsuruta, Hiroshi Kitajima, Yoshiyuki Aoki, Naoko Ando, Hiroki Tamakawa
  • Patent number: 7396831
    Abstract: Compounds having the general structure and compositions containing them, for the treatment of acute, inflammatory and neuropathic pain, dental pain, general headache, migraine, cluster headache, mixed-vascular and non-vascular syndromes, tension headache, general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, inflammatory pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, neuropathic pain and associated hyperalgesia and allodynia, diabetic neuropathy pain, causalgia, sympathetically maintained pain, deafferentation syndromes, asthma, epithelial tissue damage or dysfunction, herpes simplex, disturbances of visceral motility at respiratory, genitourinary, gastrointestinal or vascular regions, wounds, burns, allergic skin reactions, pruritis, vitiligo, general gastrointestinal disorders, gastric ulceration, d
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth M. Doherty, Jiawang Zhu, Markian Stec, Mark H. Norman, Vassil I. Ognyanov, Christopher H. Fotsch, Ning Chen, Partha P. Chakrabarti, Liping H. Pettus, Hui-Ling Wang, Xianghong Wang, Premilla Arasasingham
  • Publication number: 20080161310
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new, potent DPP-IV enzyme inhibitors of the general formula (I), which contain fluorine atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Peter Aranyi, Laszlo Balazs, Imre Bata, Sandor Batori, Eva Boronkay, Philippe Bovy, Karoly Kanai, Zoltan Kapui, Edit Susan, Tibor Szabo, Lajos T. Nagy, Katalin Urban-Szabo, Marton Varga
  • Publication number: 20080153838
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the Formula I. or salt, prodrug or solvate thereof, wherein R1, R5, R6, D, A, B, L, n, m and p are as defined in the description. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds, the use of said compounds as medicaments and in the production of an anti-angiogenic effect in a warm-blooded animal. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Clifford David Jones, Richard Williams Arthur Luke, William McCoull
  • Publication number: 20080125436
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formula I: Wherein R1 to R5, X and Z are further defined in the description. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds and to intermediates used in the preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and to the use of the compounds in therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Methvin Isaac, Abdelmalik Slassi, Louise Edwards, Peter Dove, Tao Xin, Tomislav Stefanac
  • Publication number: 20080125432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that interact with ion channels. In particular, the invention relates to compounds having the structural Formula having the structural Formula I, II, III or IV, stereoisomers, tautomers, racemics, prodrugs, metabolites thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, wherein X, Y1, Y2, R1, n, R3, R8, R9, R10, L1, L2, Ar1 and Ar2 are defined in claim 1. The invention also relates to methods for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to the use of said compounds in methods for treatment of the human and animal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: Devgen NV
    Inventors: Petra Blom, Jan Octaaf De Kerpel, Eric Pierre Paul Rene Fourmaintraux, Titus Jan Kaletta, Dirk Leysen
  • Publication number: 20080119476
    Abstract: Compounds having the structures of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are CETP inhibitors, and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis: In the compounds of Formula I, B or R2 is a phenyl group which has an ortho aryl, heterocyclic, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent, and one other position on the 5-membered ring has an aromatic, heterocyclic, cycloalkyl, benzoheterocyclic or benzocycloalkyl substituent connected directly to the ring or attached to the ring through a —CH2—.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Joann M. Napolitano, Qiaolin Deng, Zhijian Lu, Peter J. Sinclair, Gayle E. Taylor, Christopher F. Thompson, Nazia Quraishi, Cameron J. Smith, Julianne A. Hunt, Adrian A. Dowst, Yi-Heng Chen, Hong Li
  • Publication number: 20080113990
    Abstract: Biphenyl derivatives useful as ion channel antagonists are disclosed herein. The compositions thereof are useful for treating or relieving pain-related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Esther Martinborough, Danielle Lehsten, Timothy Neubert, Aarti Sameer Kawatkar, Nicole Zimmermann, Andreas Termin
  • Patent number: 7361654
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new class of non-steroidal compounds which are useful in treating diseases associated with modulation of the glucocorticoid receptor, AP-1, and/or NF-?B activity including obesity, diabetes, inflammatory- and immune-associated diseases, and have the structure including all stereoisomers thereof, tautomers thereof, or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X is selected from N, O, and S; Y is N or CR6; Z is a ring; and where R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating obesity, diabetes and inflammatory or immune associated diseases comprising such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: James Sheppeck, T. G. Murali Dhar, Lidia Doweyko, John Gilmore, David Weinstein, Hai-Yun Xiao, Bingwei V. Yang, Arthur M. Doweyko
  • Publication number: 20080081815
    Abstract: A novel heteroaryl-pyrazole compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is effective as a cannabinoid CB1 receptor inverse agonist or antagonist, which is useful for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders. The prevention also provide a method for preparing same, a pharmaceutical composition containing same, and a method for preventing or treating obesity and obesity-related metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: GREEN CROSS Corporation
    Inventors: Jinhwa Lee, Jeong Min Kim, Chong-Hwan Jonathan Chang, Suk Youn Kang, Hee Jeong Seo, Kwang-Seop Song, Sung-Han Lee, Kwang-Woo Ahn
  • Publication number: 20080076771
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) useful as promoters of thrombopoiesis and megakaryocytopoiesis, wherein A, B, D, E, W, X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 are defined as above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Reiter, Robert G. Linde
  • Publication number: 20080044379
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Carol Bachand, Makonen Belema, Daniel H. Deon, Andrew C. Good, Jason Goodrich, Clint A. James, Rico Lavoie, Omar D. Lopez, Alain Martel, Nicholas A. Meanwell, Van N. Nguyen, Jeffrey Lee Romine, Edward H. Ruediger, Lawrence B. Snyder, Denis R. St. Laurent, Fukang Yang, David R. Langley, Lawrence G. Hamann
  • Patent number: 7323480
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain novel triazole compounds represented by Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds to treat or control a number of diseases mediated by PPAR such as glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism and insulin secretion, specifically Type 2 diabetes, hyperinsulemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypercholesteremia, atherosclerosis, one or more risk factors for cardiovascular disease, Syndrome X, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, obesity, and eating disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Metabolex, Inc.
    Inventors: Yan Zhu, Jingyuan Ma, Peng Cheng, Zuchun Zhao, Francine M. Gregoire, Vera A. Rakhmanova
  • Publication number: 20080015198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substitute pyrazoline compounds, methods for their preparation, medicaments comprising these compounds as well as their use for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: LABORATORIOS DEL DR.ESTEVE S.A.
    Inventor: Rosa Cuberes Altisen
  • Patent number: 7309701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyridazinone derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein A is A1 or A2; R is unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted C1-C10-alkyl, aryl, aryl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, heteroaryl, heteroaryl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyl-(C1-C10-alkyl)-, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, polycycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl or C2-C10-alkinyl and Ar is unsubstituted or at least monosubstituted aryl or heteroaryl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Swen Hölder, Thorsten Naumann, Karl Schönafinger, David William Will, Hans Matter, Günther Müller, Dominique Le Suisse, Bernard Baudoin, Thomas Rooney, Franck Halley, Gilles Tiraboschi
  • Patent number: 7288542
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compounds according to formula I, methods for treating diseases mediated by human immunodeficieny virus by administration of a compound according to formula I and pharmaceutical compositions for treating diseases mediated by human immunodeficieny virus containing a compound according to formula I where R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined herein
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: James Patrick Dunn, Todd Richard Elworthy, Joan Heather Hogg, Dimitrios Stefanidis
  • Patent number: 7259175
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by the following structural formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, Formula I: wherein: (a) R5 is selected from the group consisting of (C1-C6) alkyl, (C1-C6) alkenyl, substituted aryl(C0-C4)alkyl, substituted aryloxy(C0-C4)alkyl, substituted arylthio(C0-C4)alkyl, unsubstituted aryl(C0-C4)alkyl, unsubstituted aryloxy(C0-C4)alkyl, and unsubstituted arylthio(C0-C4)alkyl; (b) T1 is C or N; (c) Q is selected from the group consisting of O, a single bond, O(CH2)q and C; (d) q is 1 or 2; (e) W is selected from the group consisting of O, S, (CH2)rN(R20)(CH2)k, NHSO2, C(O)N(R20)(CH2)r, (CH2)rN(R20)C(O), and SO2; (f) X is CmH2m; (g) m is 0, 1 or 2; (h) A is an functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, C1-C3 alkylnitrile, carboxamide, and (CH2)n COOR19; and (i) R19 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C4alkyl and optionally substituted arylmethyl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Scott Eugene Conner, Nathan Bryan Mantlo, Guoxin Zhu
  • Patent number: 7253170
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyrazole derived compounds of formula (I) useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, where W, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and m are as defined herein. The invention further pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one compound according to the invention useful for treating p38 kinase-associated conditions, and methods of inhibiting the activity of p38 kinase in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Alaric J. Dyckman, Jagabandhu Das, Katerina Leftheris, Chunjian Liu, Robert V. Moquin, Stephen T. Wrobleski
  • Patent number: 7253169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-substituted cyclic aza compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of their use for effecting neuronal activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Gliamed, Inc.
    Inventors: Yong-Qian Wu, Wei Huang, Gregory S. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7241760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to imidazole derivatives of the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are described hereinbelow. These compounds can be used in the treatment or prevention of mGluR5 receptor mediated disorders. These compounds are useful, interalia, in the treatment or prevention of acute and/or chronic neurological disorders such as psychosis, epilepsy, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disorders and memory deficits, as well as chronic and acute pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Buettelmann, Simona Maria Ceccarelli, Georg Jaeschke, Sabine Kolczewski, Richard Hugh Philip Porter, Eric Vieira
  • Patent number: 7214678
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; wherein A, X, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Sophie Beauchemin
  • Patent number: 7186722
    Abstract: Novel ?1-pyrrolines of the Formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and Het have the meanings given in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling pests, and also novel intermediates and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Andrew Plant, Rüdiger Fischer, Thomas Seitz, Christoph Erdelen, Andreas Turberg, Olaf Hansen
  • Patent number: 7179812
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters, enantiomeric forms, diastereoisomers and racemates, the preparation of the above-mentioned compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their manufacture, as well as the use of the above-mentioned compounds in the control or prevention of illnesses such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Hoffmann-la Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Birgit Bossenmaier, Walter-Gunar Friebe, Wolfgang Jenni, Matthias Rueth, Edgar Voss
  • Patent number: 7179806
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel ?1-pyrrolines of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, m, and Q have the meanings given in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, and to their use for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Andrew Plant, Thomas Seitz, Johannes Rudolf Jansen, Christoph Erdelen, Andreas Turberg, Olaf Hansen
  • Patent number: 7135471
    Abstract: Aryl oxime derivatives of the formula (I), in which R1, R2, R3, X and B are as defined in claim 1, act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Eggenweiler, Norbert Beier, Pierre Schelling, Michael Wolf
  • Patent number: 7129241
    Abstract: Pyridazine derivatives of the formula (I) act as phosphodiesterase IV inhibitors and can be employed for the treatment of osteoporosis, tumours, cachexia, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, diabetes mellitus, inflammatory processes, allergies, asthma, autoimmune diseases, myocardial diseases and AIDS
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Michael Eggenweiler, Michael Wolf
  • Patent number: 7091343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful of inhibitors of protein 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David Bebbington, Hayley Binch, Jean-Damien Charrier, Simon Everitt, Julian M. C. Golec, David Kay, Ronald Knegtel, Andrew Miller, Francoise Pierard
  • Patent number: 7074785
    Abstract: Novel ?1-pyrrolines of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, A, R4 and m have the meanings given in the description, a number of processes for preparing these substances, and their use for controlling pests, and also novel intermediates and their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Thomas Seitz, Martin Füsslein, Johannes Rudolf Jansen, Udo Kraatz, Angelika Lubos-Erdelen, legal representative, Andreas Turberg, Olaf Hansen, Christoph Erdelen, deceased
  • Patent number: 7022706
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions incorporate compounds that are capable of affecting nicotinic cholinergic receptors. A wide variety of conditions and disorders, and particularly conditions and disorders associated with dysfunction of the central and autonomic nervous systems can be treated using pharmaceutical compositions incorporating compounds in which an aromatic ring is bridged with an ethylenic or acetylenic unit to an azabicyclic moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Targacept, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Jeffrey Clark, Balwinder Singh Bhatti
  • Patent number: 7022705
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or an in-vivo-hydrolysable ester thereof, wherein, for example, HET is an N-linked 5-membered, fully or partially unsaturated heterocyclic ring, or HET is an N-linked 6-membered di-hydro-heteroaryl ring; Q is, for example, Q1 or Q2: wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen or fluoro; T is selected from a range of groups, for example a group of the formula (TC7) wherein Rc is, for example, hydrogen, R13CO—, R13SO2— or R13CS—; wherein R13 is, for example, optionally substituted (1–10C)alkyl or R14C(O)O(1–6C)alkyl wherein R14 is optionally substituted (1–10C)alkyl; are useful as antibacterial agents; and processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventor: Michael John Betts
  • Patent number: 7005432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula wherein A is an unsubstituted or substituted cyclic group; and R is hydrogen or lower alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. These compounds are NMDA NR-2B receptor subtype specific blockers and are useful in the treatment of neurodegeneration, depression and pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Bernd Buettelmann, Marie-Paule Heitz Neidhart, Georg Jaeschke, Emmanuel Pinard
  • Patent number: 6995261
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein R1 is a halogen, or an oxygen linked leaving group including an aromatic ether, an alkyl sulfonate, an aryl sulfonate, an alkyl phosphonate, an aryl phosphonate, an alkyl phosphate or aryl phosphate; R2 is COOR5, C(?O)NH(CHR5)m—COOR5, NH(CHR5)mCON(R5)R6, C(?O)N(R5)R6 or NH(CHR5)mOH; R3 is H or alkyl; R4 is H, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, heteroaryl or alkyl; R5 and R6 are independently H, lower alkyl, aryl, hydroxy alkyl, amino alkyl, heteroaryl, lower alkylene-aryl, lower alkylene-heteroaryl or lower cycloalkyl; and m=0–6; pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds; and a method for inhibiting interleukin-1? protease activity in a mammal utilizing the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Roland E. Dolle, Denton W. Hoyer, Tina Morgan Ross, James M. Rinker, Stanley J. Schmidt, Mark A. Ator
  • Patent number: 6991801
    Abstract: This invention provides for inter alia, topical anthelmintic formulations which comprise a pharmaceutically active combination consisting of at least one macrocyclic compound and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of praziquantel, morantel and pyrantel, which are dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent or solvent mixture and optionally a thickening agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Merial Limited
    Inventors: Mark D. Soll, Krishan Kumar, Robert P. Waranis, Natalya Shub
  • Patent number: 6919329
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibacterial agents having the formulae I, II, and III described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Richard Charles Thomas, Toni-Jo Poel, Michael Robert Barbachyn, Mikhail F. Gordeev, Gary W. Luehr, Adam Renslo, Upinder Singh
  • Patent number: 6919323
    Abstract: aP2 inhibiting compounds are provided having the formula wherein A, X, R and Z are as described herein. A method is also provided for treating diabetes and related diseases, especially Type II diabetes, employing such aP2 inhibitors alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, including other antidiabetic agent such as metformin, glyburide, troglitazone and/or insulin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Richard Sulsky, Jeffrey A. Robl
  • Patent number: 6878709
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The compounds are useful for the treatment of chemokine-mediated diseases such as acute and chronic inflammatory disorders and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignees: Schering Corporation, Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur G. Taveras, Michael Dwyer, Jianping Chao, John J. Baldwin, J. Robert Merritt, Ge Li, Jianhua Chao, Younong Yu
  • Patent number: 6869945
    Abstract: This application is directed to compounds useful as inhibitors of PDE4 in the treatment of diseases regulated by the activation and degranulation of eosinophils, especially asthma, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructuive pulmonary disease, of the formula: where Y is ?C(R1a)— or —[N?(O)k]— where k is 0 or 1; G1 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic, or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; provided that G1 is not a discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety as defined under G2; where optionally one carbon atom may be replaced by a heteroatom selected from N, O, and S; where optionally a second carbon atom thereof, and further optionally a third carbon atom thereof may be replaced by N; -G2 is a saturated or unsaturated carbon ring system that is a 3- to 7-membered monocyclic; or that is a 7- to 12-membered, fused polycyclic; or that is a 7- to 18-membered discontinuous or restricted biaryl moiety; wherein for each of the carbon ring systems re
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Anthony Marfat, Michael William McKechney