Ring Nitrogen In The Polycyclo Ring System Patents (Class 514/323)
  • Publication number: 20120264733
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the formulas wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, and a prodrug thereof have a superior renin inhibitory activity, and are useful as agents for the prophylaxis or treatment of hypertension, various organ damages attributable to hypertension and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Takanobu KUROITA, Yasuhiro Imaeda, Kouichi Iwanaga, Naohiro Taya, Hidekazu Tokuhara, Yoshiyuki Fukase
  • Publication number: 20120263650
    Abstract: Disclosed are nitroxide modified NSAID compounds of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or enantiomer thereof: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and n are defined herein and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Further disclosed is a method of treating or preventing various disorders, such as inflammation, cancer, diabetes, a cardiovascular disorder, weight gain, polyps, and/or chronic pain, in a patient comprising administering an effective amount of a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or enantiomer of formula (I). A method of imaging the compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or enantiomer of formula (I) in the body of the animal is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: Wake Forest University, and Human Services
    Inventors: David A. Wink, Wilmarie Flores-Santana, S. Bruce King, Murali Krishna Cherukuri, James B. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8288415
    Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)phthalimides and 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines are disclosed. The compounds are useful, for example, in reducing the levels of TNF? in a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: George W. Muller, David I. Stirling, Roger Shen-Chu Chen
  • Patent number: 8288414
    Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched lenalidomide, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Deuteria Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony W. Czarnik
  • Publication number: 20120251545
    Abstract: The invention provides a combination comprising an Hsp90 inhibitor compound of the formula (VII): or tautomer or salt thereof and one or more therapeutic agents selected from topoisomerase I inhibitors; antimetabolites; tubulin targeting agents; DNA binder and topoisomerase II inhibitors; alkylating agents; monoclonal antibodies; anti-hormones; signal transduction inhibitors; proteasome inhibitors; DNA methyl transferases; cytokines; retinoids and HDAC or HAT modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Gianni Chessari, Miles Stuart Congreve, Martyn Frederickson, Christopher William Murray, Eva Figueron Navarro, Alison Jo-Anne Woolford
  • Publication number: 20120252807
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as inhibitors of arboviruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Scott Larsen, Janice Sindac, Scott Barraza, David J. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120252844
    Abstract: The present application describes 2-(2?,6?-dioxo-3?-deutero-piperidin-3?-yl)isoindoles, deuterated derivatives thereof, stereoisomers thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: DEUTERIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Sheila DeWitt
  • Publication number: 20120251496
    Abstract: Ezatiostat is useful for inhibiting multiple myeloma cell proliferation and treating multiple myeloma, alone or when added together with another anti-myeloma drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Michael M. Wick
  • Publication number: 20120252798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new indole compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or isomers thereof which are useful for the prevention or treatment of cellular necrosis and necrosis-associated diseases. The present invention also relates to a method and a composition for the prevention or treatment of cellular necrosis and necrosis-associated diseases, comprising said indole compounds as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Soon Ha KIM, Hyoung Jin Kim, Sun Young Koo, Sung Bae Lee, Heui Sul Park, Seung Hyun Yoon, Seung Yup Paek, Hyo Shin Kwak, Dong Ook Seo, Eok Park
  • Publication number: 20120252740
    Abstract: Histone deacetylases inhibitors (HDACIs) and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of treating diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of HDAC provides a benefit, like a cancer, a neurodegenerative disorder, a neurological disease, traumatic brain injury, stroke, malaria, an autoimmune disease, autism, and inflammation, also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Kozikowski, Kyle V. Butler, Jay H. Kalin
  • Publication number: 20120245142
    Abstract: There are provided substituted 3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-4-carboxamide derivatives (I) which selectively inhibit the activity of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-1 with respect to poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-2. The compounds of this invention are therefore useful in treating diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of inflammation. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating, diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.R.L.
    Inventors: Gianluca Mariano Enrico Papeo, Alina Anatolievna Busel, Alexander Khvat, Mikhail Yurievitch Krasavin, Barbara Forte, Fabio Zuccotto
  • Publication number: 20120244214
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20120245143
    Abstract: There are provided substituted 3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-4-carboxamide derivatives (I) which selectively inhibit the activity of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-1 with respect to poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase PARP-2. The compounds of this invention are therefore useful in treating diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system injury and different forms of inflammation. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.r.l.
    Inventors: Gianluca Mariano Enrico Papeo, Alina Anatolievna Busel, Elena Casale, Alexander Khvat, Mikhail Yurievitch Krasavin, Paolo Orsini, Helena Posteri, Alessandra Scolaro
  • Publication number: 20120245161
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims a series of substituted indolyl-piperidinyl benzylamines of the formula wherein R1, R2, R4 and R5 are as described herein. More specifically, the compounds of this invention are inhibitors of ?-tryptase and are, therefore, useful as pharmaceutical agents. Additionally, this invention also discloses methods of preparation of substituted indolyl-piperidinyl benzylamines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Yong Mi CHOI-SLEDESKI, Guyan LIANG, Thaddeus R. NIEDUZAK, Gregory B. POLI, Patrick Wai-Kwok SHUM, Gregory T. STOKLOSA, Zhicheng ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120238573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-amino-N-(4-fluoro-3-{1-[1-(alkyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-benzyl)-acetamides (compounds of formula I) compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Yong Mi CHOI-SLEDESKI, Gregory B. POLI
  • Publication number: 20120238567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having pharmacological activity towards the sigma (?) receptor, and more particularly to some 4, 5, 6, 7 tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene derivatives, wherein n is selected from 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; m is selected from 0, 1 or 2; the dotted line represents either a single or a double bond; to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in therapy and prophylaxis, in particular for the treatment of psychosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: LABORATORIOS DEL DR. ESTEVE, S.A.
    Inventors: Jordi CORBERA-ARJONA, Daniel MARTINEZ-OLMO, David VANO-DOMENECH
  • Publication number: 20120238603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of an inflammatory bowel disease by the administration of the compound [4-(5-aminomethyl-2-fluorophenyl)piperidine-1-yl][7-fluoro-1-(2-methoxyethyl)-4-trifluoromethoxy-1H-indol-3-yl]methanone, which may be represented as Formula I: or a corresponding N-oxide, prodrug, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Anne MINNICH, Eszter BEKASI, Yong Mi CHOI-SLEDESKI
  • Publication number: 20120238558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to drug delivery systems comprising ocular implant, which include organic molecules, capable of modulating tyrosine kinase signal transduction in order to regulate, modulate and/or inhibit abnormal cell proliferation, in combination with a polymer, which polymer serves to control, modify, modulate and/or slow the release of the therapeutic component into the environment of the eye in which said composite is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Lon T. Spada, Jane Guo Shiah, Patrick Hughes, Thomas C. Malone, Gerald W. DeVries, Jeffrey L. Edelman, Julie A. Wurster, Xialing Guo, Sougato Boral
  • Publication number: 20120238551
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I: their use as H3 antagonists/inverse agonists, processes for their preparation, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: Cephalon France, Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward R. Bacon, Thomas R. Bailey, Sankar Chatterjee, Derek D. Dunn, Greg A. Hostetler, Robert L. Hudkins, Brigitte Lesur, Babu G. Sundar, Allizon L. Zulli, Christophe Yue
  • Publication number: 20120232053
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the formula: in salt or zwitterionic form or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-6, a, Z and Q are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Craig Husfeld, YuHua Ji, Rick Lee, Li Li, YongQi Mu, Cameron Smith, Johnny Uy
  • Publication number: 20120232070
    Abstract: Compounds derived from indole, notably useful in therapeutics, selected from: i) the compounds of formula: and ii) the pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of formula (I); in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9 and Cy have defined meanings, and the use of such compounds in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Laboratoires Fournier SA
    Inventors: Jerome Amaudrut, Benaissa Boubia, Maria Johanna Petronella Van Dongen, Fabrice Guillier, Olivia Poupardin-Olivier
  • Publication number: 20120232113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing emesis and improving a subject's ASAS score by administering to the subject an effective amount of a growth hormone secretagogue compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: HELSINN THERAPEUTICS (U.S.), INC.
    Inventors: William R. Mann, William J. Polvino
  • Publication number: 20120230986
    Abstract: A method for treating an autism spectrum condition includes administering an effective dose of a TNF-? inhibiting agent to a person having an autism spectrum condition or pervasive development disorder and at least one of elevated TNF-? in the cerebrospinal fluid or elevated TNF-? in the serum, as compared to normal conditions; and lowering at least one of the elevated TNF-? in the cerebrospinal fluid or elevated TNF-? in the serum. A TNF-? inhibiting agent includes at least one of Lenalinomide; Thalidomide; L-Carnosine; Infliximab; Etanercept; a stem cell preparation; derivatives thereof, isomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Chez
  • Patent number: 8263608
    Abstract: Melanocortin receptor-specific compounds of formula I below: wherein the variables are as defined in the specification, and enantiomers, diastereomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Compounds disclosed herein bind to one or more melanocortin receptors and may be an agonist, a partial agonist, an antagonist, an inverse agonist or an antagonist of an inverse agonist as to one or more melanocortin receptors, and may be employed for treatment of one or more melanocortin receptor-associated conditions or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Palatin Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Qun Shi, John H. Dodd, Elizabeth G. Rowley, Gary L. Olson, Axel Metzger
  • Publication number: 20120220558
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inducing contraception which includes delivering to a female a composition containing a compound of formula I, or tautomers thereof, in a regimen which involves delivering one or more of a selective estrogen receptor modulator, wherein formula I is: and wherein R1-R5 and Q1 are defined as described herein. Methods of providing hormone replacement therapy and for treating carcinomas, dysfunctional bleeding, uterine leiomyomata, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome is provided which includes delivering a compound of formula I and a selective estrogen receptor modulator are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Fensome, Gary S. Grubb, Diane Deborah Harrison, Richard Craig Winneker
  • Patent number: 8252815
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (I), (II), (III) or (IV) wherein Z, A, B, C, R, R1, R2, Q, and n are as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventors: Qun Sun, R. Richard Goehring, Donald Kyle, Zhengming Chen, Sam Victory, John Whitehead
  • Publication number: 20120214790
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which show high effectiveness against positive symptoms, negative symptoms and cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia and reduce conventional side-effect risks as well as have remarkable effects for central neurological diseases associated with cognitive dysfunction other than schizophrenia. N-Acyl cyclic amine derivatives of formula (1): wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are aryl or heteroaryl; V is nitrogen, or CR3; W1 is a single bond, —C(O)—, etc.; W2 is C1-alkylene; W3 is a single bond, methylene, —NH—, —CR4?CR5—, etc.; Ring Q is a group of formula (a) in which n is 0 or 1; m is 0 to 2; k is 1 to 3; Z is a single bond, methylene, oxygen, etc.; R1a, R1b and R1c are each, same or different, hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, cyano, C1-6 alkyl, etc.; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Megumi Maruyama, Naoya Kinomura, Satoshi Nojima, Masahiro Takamura, Keisuke Kakiguchi, Hiroto Tatamidani
  • Publication number: 20120214817
    Abstract: The invention is directed to Urotensin II antagonists. More specifically, the present invention relates to certain novel compounds, methods for preparing compounds, compositions, intermediates and derivatives thereof and methods for treating Urotensin-II mediated disorders. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions and methods of treating cardiovascular disorders and various other disease states or conditions using compounds of the invention are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce E Maryanoff, William A. Kinney, Edward C. Lawson, Diane K. Luci, Nikolay Marchenko, Sergey Sviridov, Shyamali Ghosh
  • Patent number: 8247563
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel indanone derivatives which can be advantageously used for treating and/or preventing of a medical condition for which inhibition of a cholinesterase is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Reviva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Laxminarayan Bhat, Prabhu Prasad Mohapatra
  • Publication number: 20120202775
    Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties are described herein, including their properties, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. In particular, tricyclic aryl or heteroaryl piperazine diamide derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are set forth. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Zhongxing Zhang, Zhiwei Yin, John F. Kadow, Nicholas A. Meanwell
  • Publication number: 20120201888
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which comprise effective amounts of analgesic to treat a subject, including reducing or eliminating an adverse effect associated with the analgesic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHARLESTON LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Bosse, John Ameling, Bernard Schachtel, Ray Takigiku
  • Patent number: 8232312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted arylsulphonylglycines of general formula (I) wherein R, X, Y and Z are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, mixtures thereof and salts thereof, which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly the suppression of the interaction of glycogen phosphorylase a with the GL subunit of glycogen-associated protein phosphatase 1 (PP1), and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Wagner, Elke Langkopf, Matthias Eckhardt, Ruediger Streicher, Corinna Schoelch, Annette Schuler-Metz, Alexander Pautsch
  • Publication number: 20120190646
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cancer and especially for the treatment of hematological malignancies such as multiple myeloma. Specifically, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer comprising: thalidomide, or a derivative thereof, or salts or solvates thereof; one or more artemisinin compounds, or salts or solvates thereof; and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Frans Herwig Jansen
  • Publication number: 20120190711
    Abstract: The present invention relates to acid addition salts of lenalidomide, wherein said acid has a pKa lower than 1, preferably selected from hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, methane sulfonic acid, ethane sulfonic acid, benzene sulfonic acid and p-toluenesulfonic acid, to processes for their making, and use in medicine, and to purification of lenalidomide base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jacobus Theodorus Henricus Van Eupen
  • Publication number: 20120178757
    Abstract: A method is provided for the prevention of cancer metastasis in a patient comprising administering an adrenergic receptor antagonist to a patient in need thereof. The invention also includes an adrenergic receptor antagonist for use in the prevention of tumour recurrence in a patient. Also provided is a kit of parts for use in such methods comprising an adrenergic receptor antagonist, and an administration vehicle. A method is further included for identifying a patient at risk of developing cancer comprising the step of assaying for levels of expression of adrenergic receptor genes and proteins in said patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
    Inventor: Desmond George Powe
  • Patent number: 8217178
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an indole benzylamine compound of formula I: useful as an inhibitor of tryptase. In addition, the present invention is directed to the use of the compound for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a physiological condition in need of amelioration by inhibition of tryptase, comprising administering to the patient of a therapeutically effective amount of the compound, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of the compound of formula I, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Yong Mi Choi-Sledeski, Nakyen Choy, Gregory Bernard Poli, John J. Shay, Jr., Patrick Wai-Kwok Shum, Adam W. Sledeski
  • Patent number: 8217028
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Jose Luis Castro Pineiro, Xichen Lin, Qian Liu, Kevin Meng, Feng Ren, David R Vesey, Baowei Zhao
  • Publication number: 20120164065
    Abstract: A method for treating cancer, preventing cancer or delaying the progression of a cancer in an animal or human comprising the step of: administering to the animal or the human having a cancer a composition in an amount effective to treat cancer, prevent cancer or delay the progression of cancer in the animal or the human. The composition comprises a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, and ascorbate which is joined to a carrier structure containing an anti-cancer active agent, said carrier structure being capable of releasing the anti-cancer agent in the presence of a reactive oxygen species.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Anthony Manganaro, Karen Rockwell
  • Publication number: 20120165316
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, X, p, q, m, n, and Ring C have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexandra E. Gould
  • Patent number: 8207200
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20120157494
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases associated with the P2X7 purinergic receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Ralph New Harris, III, David Bruce Repke, Keith A.M. Walker
  • Publication number: 20120157464
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of azabicycloalkyl derivatives or pyrrolidine-2-one derivatives for the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of ataxia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Dominik Feuerbach, Baltazar Gomez-Mancilla
  • Patent number: 8202871
    Abstract: The present application discloses compounds of the formula: and pharmaceutical compositions containing same and their use for treating and preventing various pathologies, including obesity, appetite disorders, excess weight and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis
    Inventors: Marco Baroni, Letizia Puleo
  • Patent number: 8198306
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Patent number: 8198262
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20120142668
    Abstract: Disclosed are 4-amino-2-butenamides of Formula (I) having pharmacological activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods for the treatment of diseases mediated by the cathepsin C enzyme such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Niall Anderson, Ann M. Bullion, Neysa Nevins, Michael R. Palovich, Steven L. Sollis, Michael D. Wall, Jakob Busch-Petersen, Brian Evans, Huijie Li
  • Publication number: 20120142733
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula (I). wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is type II diabetes, obesity and asthma. The invention also comprises a method of inhibiting CCR2 activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: James C. Lanter, Thomas P. Markotan, Nalin Subasinghe, Zhihua Sui, Xuqing Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120142687
    Abstract: The present invention provides an indolecarboxylic acid derivative having DP receptor antagonistic activity and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the said compound as an active ingredient, and further a therapeutic agent for treating allergic diseases. A compound of the general formula (I): wherein the ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; the ring B is a nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocyclic ring etc.; the formula of —X1?X2—X3?X4— is a formula of —C(R1)?C(R2)—C(R3)?C(R4)— etc.; X5 is C(R5) or N; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom etc; R6 is a formula of —Z—R10 etc. wherein Z is alkylene etc., and R10 is carboxy etc.; R7 is optionally substituted alkyloxy etc.; R8 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R9 is independently optionally substituted alkyl etc.; Y is a single bond etc.; n is 0 etc.; q is 0 etc.; a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Akira KUGIMIYA, Yuki Tachibana
  • Publication number: 20120141606
    Abstract: The invention refers to the use of a sigma ligand of formula (I) to prevent or treat pain induced by a chemotherapeutic agent, especially pain induced by taxanes, vinca alkaloids or platinum-containing chemotherapeutic drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: José Manuel Baeyens-Cabrera, Helmut Heinrich Buschmann, José Miguel Vela Hernández, Daniel Zamanillo-Castanedo, Francisco-Rafael Nieto-López
  • Publication number: 20120142735
    Abstract: The present invention extends to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is also directed to the use of a compound of formula I as an inhibitor of tryptase and for treating a patient suffering from, or subject to, a physiological condition in need of amelioration by an inhibitor of tryptase. The invention further includes methods for the preparation of a compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Yong- Mi CHOI-SLEDESKI, Charles J. GARDNER, Guyan LIANG, Gregory B. POLI, Patrick Wai-Kwok SHUM, Grzegory T. STOKLOSA, Zhicheng ZHAO