Nitrogen Attached Indirectly To The Piperidine Ring By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 514/331)
  • Publication number: 20140066446
    Abstract: Provided herein are 2,5-disubstituted arylsulfonamide CCR3 antagonists, e.g., compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof: Also provided herein are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a CCR3-mediated disorder, disease, or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Axikin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Tai Wei Ly, Garrett Thomas Potter
  • Publication number: 20140057947
    Abstract: Compositions containing opioid antagonists, particularly alvimopan and its active metabolite, with improved solubility and bioavailability for oral or parenteral administration, injectable dosage formulations, kits, and methods of making and using same are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, invention provides injectable formulations containing opioid antagonists, particularly alvimopan and its active metabolite, having low solubility that may be readily prepared, are stable during storage, and provide maximum levels of opioid antagonists when administered parenterally, particularly via injection. The results are achieved by a combination of processing techniques and component selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Adolor Corporation
    Inventor: John D. BUEHLER
  • Publication number: 20140057946
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing testosterone levels by reduction of luteinizing hormone (LH) or independent of LH levels in a male subject and methods of treating, suppressing, reducing the incidence, reducing the severity, or inhibiting prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and palliative treatment of prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and methods of reducing high or increasing PSA levels and/or increasing SHBG levels in a subject suffering from prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The compounds of this invention suppress free or total testosterone levels despite castrate levels secondary to ADT and reduce high or increasing PSA levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Gtx
    Inventors: James T. Dalton, Mitchell S. Steiner, Christopher C. Coss
  • Patent number: 8653108
    Abstract: The present invention relates to non-charged oxime compounds which are acetyl cholinesterase (AChE) reactivators of inhibited AChE and which protect against organophosphate poisoning both peripherally and in the central nervous system. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for preparing the reactivator compounds and associated intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Stanton F. McHardy, Richard M. Corbett, Donald M. Maxwell, Michael W. Tidwell, Bismarck Campos, Christopher J. Bemben
  • Patent number: 8653304
    Abstract: A 2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-2-yl urea represented by Formula (Ia) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroaki Kaneko, Hideki Kawai, Yosuke Iura, Hideki Inoue, Mie Kaino, Hiroyuki Meguro, Tazuru Uchida
  • Publication number: 20140045894
    Abstract: Novel methods for delivering a drug to hospital patients for short-term in-hospital use while minimizing long-term use of the drug. Embodiments are provided in which hospitals are identified which may be eligible to treat patients, for example, perform certain types of surgery, and which have measures in place to limit use of the drug to short-term use. The identified hospitals are preferably registered in a storage medium, including computer readable storage media, and may be authorized to receive the shipments of the drug. The received drug may then be dispensed to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Adolor Corporation
    Inventors: George Raymond MAURER, Robert Barnett JONES
  • Patent number: 8642623
    Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I: which act as vanilloid receptor ligands, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, a method for producing the compounds, and the use of such compounds to treat pain and various other conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Frank, Gregor Bahrenberg, Thomas Christoph, Klaus Schiene, Jean De Vry, Derek Saunders, Jeewoo Lee
  • Patent number: 8642772
    Abstract: Piperidine compounds and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof, a pharmaceutical composition including an effective amount of the racemic or enantiomerically enriched piperidine compounds to treat gastrointestinal diseases, and a method of treating gastrointestinal diseases in a mammal are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Coo-Min Chung, Hyung-Jin Jun, Jin-Sung Kim, Hui-Ho Kim, Hye-Kyung Min, Yong-Gil Kim, Jong-Gil Choi, Hongwook Kim
  • Publication number: 20140030224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting influenza virus replication. More particularly, the present invention relates to a compound selected from the group consisting of Gemcitabine, Obatoclax Mesylate, Docetaxel, HA-14, Alsterpaullone, GSK3B inhibitor VIII, GSK3B inhibitor XV, Indirubin 3?- monoxime, L glutathione reduced, Fluocinolone acetonide, Tirofiban, Topotecan hydrochloride, Clofarabine, Vinblastine, Menadione Crystalline and derivatives or analogues thereof for use in the treatment of an influenza infection in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITÉ CLAUDE BERNARD - LYON 1
    Inventors: Vincent Lotteau, Benoit De Chassey, Patrice Andre, Laurene Meyniel-Schicklin, Anne Aublin-Gex
  • Publication number: 20140024679
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel phenylcycloalkylmethylamine derivatives, and methods of preparing phenylcycloalkylmethylamine derivatives. The present invention also provides methods of using phenylcycloalkylmethylamine derivatives and compositions of phenylcycloalkylmethylamine derivatives. The pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the present invention can be used for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity related co-morbid indications and depression and depression related co-morbid indications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Reviva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Reviva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140023615
    Abstract: The present invention provides thermo-sensitive, mucoadhesive biopolymer formulations that enhance the penetration of therapeutics across the skin or mucosal surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the biopolymer formulation comprises co-polymer of poloxamer 188 and propylene glycol, laurocapram and, optionally, one or more therapeutic agents. Also provided are uses of the biopolymer formulations for topical therapy of cancer including cervical cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen I-Hong Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140018393
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of cyclopropylamine derivatives for the modulation, notably the inhibition of the activity of Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). Suitably, the present invention relates to the use of cyclopropylamines in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Neil W. Johnson, Jiri Kasparec
  • Publication number: 20140011831
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods of attenuating, e.g., inhibiting or reducing, cellular proliferation and migration, particularly endothelial cell proliferation and migration, including that associated with angiogenesis, as well as attenuating cancerous tumor growth and metastasis, using opioid antagonists, including, but not limited to, those that are peripherally restricted antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Jonathan Moss, Mark Lingen, Patrick A. Singleton, Joe G.N. Garcia
  • Patent number: 8623867
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1 is R is —C(O)—N(R27)(R28) or and the remaining variables are as defined in the specification. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases comprising the compounds of formula I in combination with a ?-secretase inhibitor other than those of formula I, an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, a gamma-secretase inhibitor, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, an N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, a cholinesterase inhibitor or an anti-amyloid antibody.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Pharmacopeia Drug Discovery, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Ulrich Iserloh, Andrew Stamford, Corey Strickland, Johannes H. Voight, Yusheng Wu, Ying Huang, Yan Xia, Samuel Chackalamannil, Tao Guo, Douglas W. Hobbs, Thuy X. H. Le, Jeffrey H. Lowrie, Kurt W. Saionz, Suresh D. Babu
  • Publication number: 20140005186
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds having a structure selected from among Formula (I), Formula (II), Formula (III), Formula (IV), Formula (V) and Formula (VI) that are androgen receptor modulators and/or androgen receptor binding agents. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such compounds, including, but not limited to, using such compounds for treating various conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Lin Zhi, Robert I. Higuchi, E. Adam Kallel, Cornelis Arjan Van Oeveren, Jyun-Hung Chen, Daniel A. Ruppar, Bijan Pedram, Thomas Lot Stevens Lau, Todd A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20140005176
    Abstract: Provided herein are 2-phenoxy- and 2-phenylsulfonamide derivatives with CCR3 antagonistic activity. These compounds are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with CCR3 activity, including but not limited to, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Grave's disease, HIV infection, Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis and other inflammatory and/or immunological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: AXIKIN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yingfu Li, Kevin Bacon, Hiromi Sugimoto, Keiko Fukushima, Kentaro Hashimoto, Makiko Marumo, Toshiya Moriwaki, Noriko Nunami, Naoki Tsuno, Klaus Urbahns, Nagahiro Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20140005222
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the Formula II: wherein A is: R1 is CH3, CF3, or F; R2 is H, CH3, or F; R3 is CH3, OCH3, OH, F; R4 is OH or CH2OH; and X is CH or N; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Maria-Jesus BLANCO-PILLADO, Matthew Joseph FISHER, Steven Lee KUKLISH, Tatiana Natali VETMAN
  • Publication number: 20140005187
    Abstract: The present invention identifies the cholesterol biosynthetic pathway, including the enzyme oxidosqualene cyclase, as new protein targets for anti-tumor therapeutics. The present invention further provides a class of oxidosqualene cyclase inhibitors containing a tertiary amine linked with aromatic ring structures, as a new class of anticancer agents. Compounds disclosed herein have been tested in 19 cell lines including breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer (including drug-resistant lung cancer H69AR), colon cancer, ovarian cancer (including drug-resistant OVCAR-3), and pancreatic cancer cells, as wells as in human breast and prostate xenograft tumor growth in nude mice, and have been shown to be active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Salman M. Hyder, Yayun Liang, Xiaoqin Zou, Sam Z. Grinter, Sheng-you Huang
  • Patent number: 8618112
    Abstract: Novel crystalline salts of 3-[4-(3-ethanesulfonyl-propyl)-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-1-yl]-4-methyl-5-(2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole are potent inhibitors of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 and are useful for the treatment of conditions associated with Metabolic Syndrome as well as cognitive impairment. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these novel salts, processes to prepare these salts and their pharmaceutical compositions as well as uses thereof for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and cognitive impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Lynch, Yuri Y. Bereznitski, Frederick T. Mattrey, John L. Leazer, Jr., Russell R. Ferlita, Jinchu Liu, Jungjun Yin, Robert M. Wenslow, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130338194
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of and systems for predicting recurrence of atrial fibrillation comprising protease and protease inhibitor profiling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
    Inventors: Rupak Mukherjee, Michael R. Gold, Francis G. Spinale
  • Publication number: 20130315897
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using combination therapies containing [2-({4-[(dimethylamino)iminomethyl]phenyl}carbonylamino)-5-methoxyphenyl]-N-(5-chloro(2-pyridyl))carboxamide for the treatment of thrombotic disease(s) and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Uma Sinha, Stanley J. Hollenbach, Patrick Andre
  • Publication number: 20130310399
    Abstract: An insecticidal acaricidal and nematicidal composition of formula I Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)m where m is 0, 1 or 2; the ring is a 6 membered aromatic ring or is a 5 or 6 membered heteroaromatic ring; Z and provided that both are not N; R1, R2, R3, R3a, R4, R8 and Ra are specified organic groups and n and p are independently 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; or salts or N-oxides thereof or compositions containing them in controlling insects, acarines, nematodes or molluscs. Novel compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Peter Maienfisch, Louis-Pierre Molleyres, Jerome Cassayre, Fredik Cederbaum, Camilla Corsi, Thomas Pitterna
  • Patent number: 8586612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperidinesulfonylureas and piperidinesulfonylthioureas of formula I, in which A, X, R(1), R(2) and R(3) have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of formula I are valuable active pharmaceutical ingredients which show in particular an inhibiting effect on ATP-sensitive potassium channels of the cardiac muscle and are suitable, for example, for the treatment of disorders of the cardiovascular system such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, cardiac insufficiency, cardiomyopathies or reduced contractility of the heart or for the prevention of sudden cardiac death. The invention further relates to processes for preparing the compounds of formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Stephanie Hachtel, Heinrich Christian Englert, Uwe Gerlach, Heinz Goegelein, Holger Heitsch, Karl-Heinz Lehr, Stefania Pfeiffer-Marek
  • Patent number: 8580821
    Abstract: The present invention relates to trans-derivatives of formula wherein R1, R2, R3, and the dotted line are as defined herein and to pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are good inhibitors of the serotonin transporter (SERT inhibitors) and simultaneously, they have good activity on the NK-1 receptor (dual effect). By virtue of their efficacy as SERT inhibitors, the compounds in the present invention are particularly useful for the treatment of CNS disorders and psychotic disorders, in particular in the treatment or prevention of depressive states and/or in the treatment of anxiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Christophe Grundschober, Patrick Schnider
  • Patent number: 8575170
    Abstract: Flurbiprofen analog compounds having an amino acid derivatized at the flurbiprofen alkanoic acid carboxyl group and terminating at an ester or amide group are effective in inhibiting cancer cells in vitro and inhibiting the growth of cancers in viva. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are particularly useful for the treatment of lung, pancreatic and head and neck cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the Unversity of Colorado, a body corporate
    Inventors: Lajos Gera, Daniel C. Chan, Robert S. Hodges, Paul A. Bunn
  • Patent number: 8569344
    Abstract: Methods and compounds effective in ameliorating conditions characterized by unwanted calcium channel activity, particularly unwanted T-type calcium channel activity are disclosed. Specifically, a series of compounds containing N-piperidinyl acetamide derivatives as shown in formula (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Zalicus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Hassan Pajouhesh, Ramesh Kaul, Yanbing Ding, Yongbao Zhu, Lingyun Zhang, Nagasree Chakka, Mike Grimwood, Jason Tan, Yuanxi Zhou
  • Publication number: 20130281452
    Abstract: Substituted 4-aminobenzamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and also methods of using these compounds in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pain and further diseases and/or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Gregor BAHRENBERG, Sven KUEHNERT, Simon LUCAS, Wolfgang SCHROEDER
  • Publication number: 20130274293
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a ligand of the 5-HT4 receptor or of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of this ligand and to a nucleic acid coding for a 5-HT4 receptor or of a functionally equivalent receptor for a drug for treating and/or preventing a pathology associated with an obsessional behavior such as anorexia, bulimia and the addiction to drugs of abuse or obesity. The invention also relates to a method for identifying a compound that is biologically active in the treatment and/or the prevention of a pathology associated with an obsessional conduct or obesity including: a) placing the 5-HT4 receptor or a functionally equivalent receptor in contact with this biologically active compound, and b) the determination of whether this biologically active compound is capable of modulating the basal activity of the 5-HT4 receptor or of a functionally equivalent receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Valerie COMPAN
  • Publication number: 20130251673
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Novira Therapeutics, INC.
    Inventors: George D. HARTMAN, Osvaldo A. FLORES
  • Publication number: 20130245069
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, methods for lyophilizing compounds and making pharmaceutical compositions, and kits providing solutions and lyophilized formulations of compounds. The compositions, methods, and kits are particularly useful in pharmaceutical applications involving therapeutic agents that have low solubility at low pH and medium pH values. Certain embodiments provide methods for lyophilizing compounds in liquid solutions, which include the steps of: a) preparing aqueous solutions of a compound of interest in the absence of buffer; b) adjusting the pH to high values of pH in order to increase the solubility of the compound of interest; and c) freeze-drying the solution to provide a lyophilized solid composition. Aqueous solutions including buffer are also disclosed. Lyophilized formulations, including micronized and non-micronized powders, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Remedy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Sven Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20130245019
    Abstract: Acrylamido derivatives useful as therapeutic agents, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the activity of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), such as the diseases characterized by ischemia/reperfusion, oxidative or degenerative tissue damage, are herein described. These compounds belong to the structural formula (I) wherein R, R?, R?, W and a are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to the preparation of these compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: CONGENIA SRL
    Inventors: Daniele Fancelli, Mario Varasi, Simon Plyte, Marco Ballarini, Anna Cappa, Giacomo Carenzi, Saverio Minucci, Gilles Pain, Manuela Villa
  • Patent number: 8536343
    Abstract: Disclosed is an arylamidine derivative represented by the following general formula: (wherein R1 and R2 independently represent an optionally substituted C3-4 alkyl group) or a salt thereof, which is useful as an antifungal agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuya Hayashi
  • Publication number: 20130237514
    Abstract: Pyrrolidinone carboxamide compounds are provided that are useful for inhibiting the binding of ligands to the ChemR23 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor T. Charvat, Hiufung Chu, Antoni Krasinski, Christopher W. Lange, Manmohan Reddy Leleti, Jay P. Powers, Sreenivas Punna, Timothy J. Sullivan, Solomon Ungashe
  • Publication number: 20130230542
    Abstract: Provided are compounds according to the following Formula I: The Formula I compounds are activated in the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and are therefore selective anti-cancer therapeutics for cancers associated with elevated ROS. Also provided are methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating cancers associated with increased ROS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
    Inventors: Edward J. Merino, James C. Mulloy, Guorui Li, Tiffany Bell-Horwath
  • Publication number: 20130225621
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-hydroxy-4-(2-(phenylsulfonamido)acetamido)benzoic acid analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of STAT protein activity; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation associated with a STAT protein activity dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James Turkson, Patrick Gunning
  • Publication number: 20130217660
    Abstract: Compounds of structural formula I are inhibitors of prolylcarboxypeptidase (PrCP). The compounds of the present invention are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to the enzymatic activity of PrCP such as abnormal metabolism, including obesity; diabetes; metabolic syndrome; obesity related disorders; and diabetes related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Dong-Ming Shen, John S. Debenham, Thomas H. Graham, Matthew J. Clements, Yong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130216625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a substance with the core structure of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance, preferably in human subject in a daily dosage in a range of from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The invention furthermore relates to a method of treating insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance in a mammal, said method comprises administering to said mamma, preferably a human subject, a substance with the core structure of formula (I), preferably in a daily dosage in a range from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The substance is preferably isosteviol or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. Examples of diseases associated with insulin resistance and e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: STEVIA APS
    Inventors: Kjeld Hermansen, Per Bendix Jeppesen
  • Publication number: 20130203738
    Abstract: The present invention identifies a compound which binds to the PAH1 domain of mSin3B that specifically binds to neural restrictive silencer factor NRSF, and uses the compound as a prophylactic and/or a therapeutic for diseases associated with abnormal expression of neural restrictive silencer factor NRSF/REST or abnormal expression of genes targeted by NRSF/REST, such as Huntington's disease, medulloblastoma and neuropathic pain. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a substance capable of binding to the PAH1 domain of mSin3B, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicants: NAGOYA CITY UNIVERSITY, NAGASAKI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yoshifumi Nishimura, Aritaka Nagadoi, Yuuka Hirao, Yoshio Goshima, Naoya Yamashita, Naoki Miyata, Takayoshi Suzuki, Ryuta Hiraishi, Hiroshi Ueda
  • Patent number: 8501783
    Abstract: Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bruce D. Hammock, Paul D. Jones, Christophe Morisseau, Huazhang Huang, Hsing-Ju Tsai, Richard Gless, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130197036
    Abstract: Disclosed is a safe, transdermal absorption preparation useful in the treatment of fungal infections, having excellent skin permeability and strong antifungal activity, and greatly contributing to a patient's quality of life. The disclosed transdermal absorption preparation contains 4-{3-[4-(3-{4-[amino(imino)methyl]phenoxy}propyl)-1-piperidinyl]propoxy}benzamidine, or a salt thereof, and a transdermal absorption enhancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: TOYAMA CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshiko Kubo, Ryoji Kouno, Misaki Yoshimura, Rumi Jo
  • Patent number: 8492550
    Abstract: The application describes modulators of MIP-1? or CCR-1 of the formula (I) or stereoisomers or prodrugs or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein ring A, T, V, R1, R2 and R5, are defined herein. In addition, methods of treating and preventing inflammatory diseases such as asthma and allergic diseases, as well as autoimmune pathologies such as rheumatoid arthritis and transplant rejection using modulators of formula (I) are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Percy H. Carter, Lyndon A. M. Cornelius
  • Publication number: 20130178494
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new DNA-directed alkylating agents and water-soluble N-mustard agents with improved chemical stability and anti-tumor therapeutic efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Tsann-Long SU, Ting-Chao Chou, Te-Chuang Lee
  • Publication number: 20130172248
    Abstract: The invention relates to 3-[4-(phenylaminooxalylamino)phenyl]hex-4-ynoic acids, and to physiologically compatible salts thereof. The invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each defined as specified, and to physiologically compatible salts thereof. The compounds are suitable, for example, for treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Elisabeth DEFOSSA, Viktoria DIETRICH, Thomas KLABUNDE, Stefanie KEIL, Siegfried STENGELIN, Guido HASCHKE, Andreas HERLING, Johanna KUHLMANN-GOTTKE, Stefan BARTOSCHEK, Simon GESSLER, Angela DUDDA, Guenter BILLEN, Thomas OLPP, Joerg RIEKE-ZAPP
  • Publication number: 20130172388
    Abstract: Cannabionid receptor-2 inverse antagonists include compounds represented by Formula IV, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently H, alkyl, or alkenyl; R3 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, aralkenyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl; R4 and R5 are independently a bond, alkylenyl, or alkenylenyl; each R6 and R7 is independently selected from the group consisting of OH, F, Cl, Br, I, (C1-C6)alkyl, alkoxy, amino, COOH, CONH2, SO3H, PO3H2, CN, SH, NO2 and CF3; and p and q are independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Such compounds may be used to treat osteoporosis or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh -- Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventor: University of Pittsburgh -- Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
  • Publication number: 20130172315
    Abstract: Aniline compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventor: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130165444
    Abstract: Piperidine derivatives of which the following is exemplary and their use in the treatment of obesity, diabetes or dyslipidemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Gerald Juergen ROTH, Martin FLECK, Bernd NOSSE, Thorsten LEHMANN-LINTZ
  • Patent number: 8470831
    Abstract: Acrylamido derivatives useful as therapeutic agents, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the activity of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), such as the diseases characterized by ischemia/reperfusion, oxidative or degenerative tissue damage, are herein described. These compounds belong to the structural formula (I) wherein R, R?, R?, W and a are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to the preparation of these compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Cogenia SRL
    Inventors: Daniele Fancelli, Mario Varasi, Simon Plyte, Marco Ballarini, Anna Cappa, Giacomo Carenzi, Saverio Minucci, Gilles Pain, Manuela Villa
  • Publication number: 20130157851
    Abstract: New phenylamidines are described, having general formula (I): and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ISAGRO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Marilena Gusmeroli, Lucio Filippini, Franco Pellacini, Paolo Bravini, Alexia Elmini, Matteo Santino Vazzola, Christian Badaracco
  • Publication number: 20130149397
    Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents, other than a retinoid, that stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for substances which stimulate thymosin beta-4 expression levels and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Siming Chen, Qian Zheng, Satish Parimoo
  • Publication number: 20130143876
    Abstract: The invention relates to new piperidine derivatives of the formula I to their use as medicaments, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Gerald Juergen ROTH, Martin FLECK, Thorsten LEHMANN-LINTZ, Bernd NOSSE