Chalcogen Bonded Directly To A Ring Carbon Of The 1,3-diazine Ring Patents (Class 514/259.5)
  • Publication number: 20100204237
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1), pharmaceuticals containing the same, especially anti-HIV agents having anti viral activity, especially inhibitory activity against HIV integrase, wherein X represents either one of the following groups: (wherein, C ring is nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic ring in which at least one atom in atoms neighboring the atom bound to the pyrimidine ring is unsubstituted nitrogen atom; R10 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; D ring is aryl or heteroaryl) Z1 and Z3 each is independently a single bond, O, S, S(?O) or SO2; Z2 is a single bond, lower alkylene or lower alkenylene; Ar is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; R1 is lower alkyl, substituted lower alkyl or the like; R2 is a hydrogen atom or optionally substituted lower alkyl; or R1 and R2 may form, together with an adjacent atom, an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Hidenori Mikamiyama, Minamo Iwata, Yoshiyuki Taoda
  • Publication number: 20100190692
    Abstract: A method for recognizing and evaluating the presence and function of GnRH receptors on tumor cells originating in the brain and/or nervous system and/or the meninges and/or reactive neuroglia cells and/or primitive neuroectodermal tumor cells and/or on Kaposi sarcoma is provided. Furthermore a method for reducing degenerate GnRH-positive tumor cells and/or for decreasing cellular replication of the above GnRH-positive tumor cells comprising administering to a cell or to a subject a replication decreasing amount of a GnRH agonist and/or GnRH antagonist and/or an erythropoietin agonist, and/or a thrombopoietin agonist, and/or a endothelin antagonist and/or a gonadotropin inhibiting hormone agonist is also provided. Furthermore, a diagnostic kit for detecting GnRH receptors on tumor cells according to the present methods is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: JOHANNES C. VAN GROENINGHEN
  • Publication number: 20100168063
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Avexa Limited
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherine MacFarlane
  • Publication number: 20100137321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of imidazo[1,2-a]azines of formula I, in which R, R1 to R3, X, Y and n have the meanings indicated in the claims, which modulate the transcription of endothelial nitric oxide (NO) synthase and are valuable pharmacologically active compounds. Specifically, the compounds of formula I upregulate the expression of the enzyme endothelial NO synthase and can be applied in conditions in which an increased expression of said enzyme or an increased NO level or the normalization of a decreased NO level is desired. The invention further relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of formula I, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to the use of compounds of formula I for the stimulation of the expression of endothelial NO synthase or for the treatment of various diseases including cardiovascular disorders such as atherosclerosis, thrombosis, coronary artery disease, hypertension and cardiac insufficiency, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Gerhard ZOLLER, Hartmut STROBEL, David William WILL, Paulus WOHLFART
  • Publication number: 20100113441
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted imidazopyrimidines and triazolopyrimidines, to methods for the production thereof, and to the use of same for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially haematological diseases, preferably leucopenia and neutropenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Stephan Siegel, Andreas Wilmen, Susanne Röhrig, Niels Svenstrup, Mark Jean Gnoth, Stefan Heitmeier, Ulrich Rester, Dmitry Zubov, Jochen Strayle, Michael Sperzel
  • Publication number: 20090281121
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: Wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, n, p, q, o and m are as described herein. The invention relates also to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3?, such as Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicants: SANOFI-AVENTIS, MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alistair LOCHEAD, Mourad SAADY, Franck SLOWINSKI, Philippe YAICHE
  • Patent number: 7608624
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treatment of a variety of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease using a imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: Wherein X, R1, R2, and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation Tokyo
    Inventors: Alistair Lochead, Severine Marguerie, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Publication number: 20090264420
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: said compound is inhibitor of aldosterone synthase, and/or 11 beta-hydroxylase (CYPL11B1), and/or aromatase, and thus can be employed for the treatment of a disorder or disease mediated by aldosterone synthase, aromatase, or CYPL11B1. Accordingly, the compound of formula I can be used in treatment of hypokalemia, hypertension, congestive heart failure, renal failure, in particular, chronic renal failure, restenosis, atherosclerosis, syndrome X, obesity, nephropathy, post-myocardial infarction, coronary heart diseases, increased formation of collagen, fibrosis and remodeling following hypertension and endothelial dysfunction. Finally, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Gary Michael Ksander, Qi-Ying Hu
  • Patent number: 7566720
    Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic uses of a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: Wherein X, Y, R1, R2, m and n are as defined herein. Specifically, a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative diseases caused by abnormal activity of GSK3? such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, MItsubishi Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Antonio Almario Garcia, Thierry Gallet, Adrien Tak Li, Alistair Lochead, Severine Marguerie, Alain Nedelec, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 7563797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, II, III or IV: wherein R1-R4, R7-R10, R13-R17 and R20-R24 are as described herein. The compounds are active as cannabinoid receptor ligands, e.g., CB2 ligands. Methods of preparing the compounds, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Forest Laboratories Holding Limited
    Inventors: Gian-Luca Araldi, Matthew Ronsheim, Nhut K. Diep
  • Patent number: 7504403
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimidinones and pyridones and derivatives thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also included is a method of treatment of inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, Pagets disease, osteoporosis, multiple myeloma, uveititis, acute or chronic myelogenous leukemia, pancreatic ? cell destruction, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, gouty arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), psoriasis, Crohn's disease, allergic rhinitis, ulcerative colitis, anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, asthma, muscle degeneration, cachexia, Reiter's syndrome, type I diabetes, type II diabetes, bone resorption diseases, graft vs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Frohn, Fang-Tsao Hong, Longbin Liu, Patricia Lopez, Aaron Siegmund, Seifu Tadesse, Nuria Tamayo
  • Patent number: 7485640
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: (I) wherein —U—V— represents —CH?CH—, or —CH2—CH2—, —N?CH— or —CH?N—; X1 represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, trifluoromethyl or C1-6 alkoxy; X2 represents hydrogen or halogen; Y represents a chemical bond, an oxygen atom, or a —NH— or —OCH2— linkage; Z represents an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group; R1 represents hydrocarbon, a heterocyclic group, trifluoromethyl, —SO2Ra, —SO2NRaRb, —CORa, —CO2Ra or —CONRaRb; and Ra and Rb independently represent hydrogen, hydrocarbon or a heterocyclic group; pharmaceutical compositions comprising it; its use in methods of treatment; use of it in the manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing anxiety; convulsions or a cognitive disorder; and methods of treatment using it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: William Robert Carling, Jose Luis Castro Pineiro, Simon Charles Goodacre, David James Hallett, Leslie Joseph Street
  • Publication number: 20080318980
    Abstract: The invention relates to a imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: Wherein: X represents a bond, an ethenylene group, an ethynylene group, a methylene group optionally substituted; a carbonyl group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfonyl group, a sulfoxide group or a nitrogen atom being optionally substituted; R1 represents a 2, 4 or 5-pyrimidinyl optionally substituted; R2 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-2 perhalogenated alkyl group, a C1-3 halogenated alkyl group, a benzyl group, a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalene ring, a pyridine ring, an indole ring, a pyrrole ring, a thiophene ring, a furan ring or an imidazole ring, the benzyl group and the rings being optionally substituted; and n represents 0 to 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicants: SANOFI-AVENTIS, MITSUBISHI PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alistair LOCHEAD, Mourad SAADY, Philippe YAICHE
  • Patent number: 7465737
    Abstract: The invention relates to use of a pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I)or a salt thereof wherein: X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m, n and p are as defined herein. In particular, the invention relates to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3? or GSK3? and cdk5/p25, such as Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Alistair Lochead, Alain Nedelec, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 7462621
    Abstract: The invention relates to an use of pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein m, n, p, X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein for treating a variety of disease states. More specifically, the invention relates to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3? or GSK3? and cdk5/p25, such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Thierry Gallet, Patrick Lardenois, Alistair Lochead, Severine Marguerie, Alain Nedelec, Mourad Saady, Franck Slowinski, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 7452892
    Abstract: The present application describes compounds according to both Formulas I and II, pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound according to either Formula I or II and optionally one or more additional therapeutic agents, and methods of treatment using the compounds according to Formulas I and II both alone and in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents. The compounds have the following general formulas: including all prodrugs, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Gang Wu, Amarendra B. Mikkilineni, Philip M. Sher, Natesan Murugesan, Zhengxiang Gu
  • Publication number: 20080280886
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are urea-based 5-HT receptor modulators, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, the chemical synthesis thereof, and medical use of such compounds for the treatment and/or management of 5-HT receptor-mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Applicant: AUSPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Gant, Sepehr Sarshar
  • Publication number: 20080267867
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting microbial growth comprises administering an effective amount of a silver complex of a N-heterocyclic amine. A method for treating cancer cells or a method for imaging one or more tissues of a patient includes administering an effective amount of a complex of a N-heterocyclic amine and a radioactive metal. N-heterocyclic carbenes of the present invention may be represented by formula (I) wherein Z is a heterocyclic group, and R1 and R2 are, independently or in combination, hydrogen or a C1-C12 organic group selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, heterocyclic, and alkoxy groups and substituted derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Wiley J. Youngs, Claire A. Tessier, Jared Garrison, Carol Quezada, Abdulkareem Melaiye, Matthew Panzner, Semih Durmus
  • Publication number: 20080214577
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below: and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salt, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: AstraZeneca AB, Astex Therapeutics Ltd
    Inventors: Stefan Berg, Jorg Holenz, Katharina Hogdin, Karin Kolmodin, Niklas Plobeck, Didier Rotticci, Fernando Sehgelmeble, Maria Wirstam
  • Publication number: 20080200479
    Abstract: The invention relates to new salts of ocaperidone and uses thereof, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. The invention discloses specific salts of ocaperidone having increased water solubilities, as well as therapeutic methods by administering said salts, in particular for treating various diseases of the central or peripheral nervous system, especially central nervous system. It further deals with pharmaceutical compositions comprising said salts and methods for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Stefano Biondi, Arnold Demailly, Cesare Mondadori, Jean-Laurent Paparin
  • Publication number: 20080118559
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oral administration in solid dosage forms are described. The compositions comprise an effective amount of a drug compound in the form of a salt, wherein the drug salt is characterized by conversion to a less soluble form of the drug compound under certain pH conditions, and an anti-nucleating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Maria T. Cruanes, Wei Xu, Laura M. Artino, Honggang Zhu
  • Patent number: 7294632
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dihydrospiro-[cycloalkyl]-pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, Y, R1, R2, R3, m, n, p and q are as described herein. The invention relates also to a medicament comprising the said derivative or a salt thereof as an active ingredient which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a neurodegenerative disease caused by abnormal activity of GSK3?, such as Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Pascal George, Alistair Lochead, Mourad Saady, Franck Slowinski, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 7173022
    Abstract: The invention encompasses a series cyclic bicyclic heterocyclic compounds of Formula I which are inhibitors of HIV integrase and prevent viral integration into human DNA. This action makes the compounds useful for treating HIV infection and AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: B. Narasimhulu Naidu, Jacques Banville, John D. Matiskella, Serge Plamondon, Yasutsugu Ueda
  • Patent number: 7125863
    Abstract: Compounds according to formula (1), wherein R1 is H or CN, X1 is S, O, SO2 or CH2, X2 is CO, CH2 or a covalent bond, Het is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle and n is 1–5 are new. The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Ferring BV
    Inventors: David Michael Evans, Gary Robert William Pitt
  • Patent number: 7067521
    Abstract: The invention relates to an imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein: X represents a bond, an ethenylene group, and ethenylene group, a methylene group optionally substituted by one or two groups selected from a C1-6 alkyl group, a hydroxy group and a C1-4 alkoxy group; a carbonyl group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfonyl group, a sulfoxide group or a nitrogen atom being optionally substituted by a C1-6 alkyl group; R1 represents a 2,3 or 4-pyridyl group optionally substituted by a C1-4 alkyl group, C1-4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R2 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-2 perhalogenated alkyl group, a C1-3 halogenated alkyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl ring, a naphthyl ring, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl ring, a pyridyl ring, an indole ring, a pyrrole ring, a thiophene ring, a furan ring or an imidazole ring, the benzyl group and the rings being optionally substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected from a C1-6 alkyl group, a phenyl ring, a halogen a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: sanofi-aventis
    Inventors: Alistair Lochead, Séverine Marguerie, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 6995154
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R5 have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions, or salts to treat cancer. In embodiments, R4 and R5 taken together can be a 3, 4, or 5 membered saturated or unsaturated chain comprising members selected from the group consisting of non-peroxide oxygen, sulfur, N(X), and carbon, optionally substituted by oxo; wherein each X is independently absent or is H, O, (C1–C4)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; and wherein at least one of the chain members is an N—H group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Edmond J. LaVoie, Jung Sun Kim, Leroy Fong Liu
  • Patent number: 6974819
    Abstract: Imidazo[1,2-?]pyrimidinones and pyrimido[1,2-?]pyrimidinones useful for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, caused by abnormal GSK3? activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignees: Sanofi-Aventis, Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Antonio Almario Garcia, Thierry Gallet, Adrien Tak Li, Alistair Lochead, Séverine Marguerie, Alain Nedelec, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Patent number: 6921762
    Abstract: Selected novel substituted indolizine-like compounds are effective for treatment of diseases, such as TNF-?, IL-1?, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as cancer, pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, cancer, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Guolin Cai, Jennifer N. Chau, Celia Dominguez, Yuelie Lu, Gilbert M. Rishton
  • Patent number: 6911443
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (I) in which R1 is —OR11, —SR11, —SOR11, —SO2R11, —NHR11, or —NR12R13 , and R11, R12, and R13 are as defined broadly in the text. R2 is H, C1-C6alkyl, carbamoyl, or an ester group. R3 is thienyl, pyridyl optionally substituted by halogen or C1-C6alkoxy; naphthyl optionally substituted by C1-C6alkoxy; dioxane fused phenyl; dioxacyclopentane fused phenyl; or optionally substituted phenyl. Y is CH or N. A process for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and a method of treating asthma using them are also disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Takeshi Yura, Arnel B. Concepcion, Gyoonhee Han, Makiko Marumo, Hiroko Yoshino, Norihiro Kawamura, Toshio Kokubo, Hiroshi Komura, Yingfu Li, Timothy B. Lowinger, Muneto Mogi, Noriyuki Yamamoto, Nagahiro Yoshida, Scott Miller, Margaret A. Popp, Aniko M. Redmann, Martha E. Rodriguez, William J. Scott, Ming Wang
  • Publication number: 20040266765
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Pontillo, Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 6828326
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fused bicyclic metalloproteinase inhibitors of the formula wherein A, B, X, Y, and R1 are as defined in the specification, and to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating arthritis, inflammation, cancer and other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company
    Inventors: Joseph Armand Picard, Michael William Wilson
  • Publication number: 20040142942
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Yun-Fei Zhu, Keith M. Wilcoxen, R. Scott Struthers, Chen Chen, Patrick J. Connors, Yinghong Gao, Fabio C. Tucci
  • Publication number: 20040142928
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Gordon L. Bundy, Fred L. Ciske, Michael J. Genin, Steven E. Heasley, Scott D. Larsen, Byung Hyun Lee, Paul D. May, John R. Palmer, Mark E. Schnute, Valerie A. Vaillancourt, Atli Thorarensen, Allison J. Wolf, Nancy Anne Wicnienski, David Wilhite
  • Publication number: 20040138236
    Abstract: A class of 3-phenylimidazo[1,2-c]pyrimidine derivatives, substituted at the meta position of the phenyl ring by an optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl group which is directly attached or bridged by an oxygen atom or a —NH— linkage, are selective ligands for GABAA receptors, in particular having good affinity for the &agr;2 and/or &agr;3 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of adverse conditions of the central nervous system, including anxiety and convulsions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: David James Hallett, Michael Geoffrey Neil Russell, Leslie Joseph Street
  • Publication number: 20040087598
    Abstract: The invention relates to pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein X represents hydrogen atoms, a sulfur atom, an oxygen atom or a C1-2 alkyl group and a hydrogen atom; Y represents a bond, an ethenylene group, an ethynylene group, a 1,2-cyclopropylene, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfonyl group, a sulfoxyde group, a carbonyl group, a nitrogen atom being optionally substituted; or a methylene group optionally substituted; R1 represent a 2,3 or 4-pyridyl group optionally substituted by a C3-6cycloalkyl group a C1-4alkyl group, a C1-4alkoxy group, a benzyl group or a halogen atom; when Y represents a bond, a methylene group optionally substituted or a carbonyl group then R2 represent a C1-16alkyl group, a C3-6cycloalkyl group, a C1-4alkylthio group, a C1-4alkoxy group, a C1-2perhalogenated alkyl group, a C1-3halogenated alkyl group, a 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl ring, a naphthyl ring, a phenylthio group, a benzyl group, a phenyl ring, a pyridyl ring, an indole ring, a pyrrol
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Antonio Almario Garcia, Thierry Gallet, Adrien Tak Li, Alistair Lochead, Severin Marguerie, Alain Nedelec, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Publication number: 20040044010
    Abstract: The invention relates to an imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidone derivative represented by formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein: X represents a bond, an ethenylene group, and ethenylene group, a methylene group optionally substituted by one or two groups selected from a C1-6 alkyl group, a hydroxy group and a C1-4 alkoxy group; a carbonyl group, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfonyl group, a sulfoxide group or a nitrogen atom being optionally substituted by a C1-6 alkyl group; R1 represents a 2,3 or 4-pyridyl group optionally substituted by a C1-4 alkyl group, C1-4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R2 represents a C1-4 alkyl group, perhalogenated alkyl group, a C1-3 halogenated alkyl group, a benzyl group, a phenyl ring, a naphthyl ring, 5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthyl ring, a pyridyl ring, an indole ring, a pyrrole ring, a thiophene ring, a furan ring or an imidazole ring, the benzyl group and the rings being optionally substituted by 1 to 4 substituents selected from a C1-4 alkyl group, a phenyl ring, a haloge
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Alistair Lochead, Severine Marguerie, Mourad Saady, Philippe Yaiche
  • Publication number: 20040014763
    Abstract: Compounds having the following structure: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: Myriad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyprian O. Ogbu, Hwa-Ok Kim, Mark A. Blaskovich
  • Publication number: 20040006065
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds that inhibit serine proteases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Peter W. Glunz
  • Patent number: 6667302
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R5 have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions, or salts to treat cancer. In embodiments, R4 and R5 taken together can be a 3, 4, or 5 membered saturated or unsaturated chain comprising members selected from the group consisting of non-peroxide oxygen, sulfur, N(X), and carbon, optionally substituted by oxo; wherein each X is independently absent or is H, 0, (C1-C4)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; and wherein at least one of the chain members is an N—H group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Edmond J. La Voie, Jung Sun Kim, Leroy Fong Liu
  • Patent number: 6653295
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel class of pyrimidinones of Formula (I): that are useful as serine protease inhibitors, and more particularly as Hepatitis C virus NS3 protease inhibitors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Peter William Glunz, Brent Dale Douty, Wei Han
  • Publication number: 20030216411
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Yun-Fei Zhu, Timothy D. Gross, Ying Hing Gao, Patrick J. Connors, Zhiqiang Guo, Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 6649604
    Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyrimidinone and pyridone compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrike D. Spohr, Michael J. Malone, Nathan B. Mantlo, Jeffrey A. Zablocki
  • Publication number: 20030207880
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Gordon L. Bundy, Fred L. Ciske, Michael J. Genin, Steven E. Heasley, Scott D. Larsen, Byung Hyun Lee, Paul D. May, John R. Palmer, Mark E. Schnute, Valerie A. Vaillancourt, Atli Thorarensen, Allison J. Wolf, Nancy Anne Wicnienski, David Wilhite
  • Publication number: 20030119848
    Abstract: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Makoto Takemura, Hisashi Takahashi, Katsuhiro Kawakami, Kenji Namba, Mayumi Tanaka, Rie Miyauchi
  • Publication number: 20030114458
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventors: Edmund Lee Ellsworth, Howard Daniel Hollis Showalter
  • Publication number: 20030109535
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Pontillo, Chen Chen
  • Publication number: 20030073704
    Abstract: Selected novel substituted pyrimidinone and pyridone compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as TNF-&agr;, IL-1&bgr;, IL-6 and/or IL-8 mediated diseases, and other maladies, such as pain and diabetes. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving inflammation, pain, diabetes and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Ulrike D. Spohr, Michael J. Malone, Nathan B. Mantlo, Jeffery A. Zablocki
  • Publication number: 20030064962
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a novel class of pyrimidinones of Formula (I): 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Peter William Glunz, Brent Dale Douty, Wei Han
  • Patent number: 6537998
    Abstract: GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure: wherein Ar, A, B, Q, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R6, R7 and m are as defined herein, including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use thereof for antagonizing gonadotropin-releasing hormone in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Yun-Fei Zhu, Timothy D. Gross, Yinghong Gao, Patrick J. Connors, Jr., Zhiqiang Guo, Chen Chen
  • Patent number: 6489333
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocycles which are useful as antagonists of the &agr;v&bgr;3 integrin, the &agr;2b&bgr;3 integrin, and related cell surface adhesive protein receptors, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of cell adhesion, the treatment of angiogenic disorders, inflammation, bone degradation, cancer metastasis, diabetic retinopathy, thrombosis, restenosis, macular degeneration, and other conditions mediated by cell adhesion and/or cell migration and/or angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Bristol - Meyers Squibb Pharma Company
    Inventors: William J. Pitts, Prabhakar K. Jadhav