Additional Hetero Ring Containing Patents (Class 514/336)
  • Publication number: 20120316195
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n are defined herein. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention, and their therapeutic uses. The present invention further provides a combination of pharmacologically active agents and a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Martin Allan, Sylvie Chamoin, Qi-Ying Hu, Hidetomo Imase, Julien Papillon
  • Publication number: 20120316067
    Abstract: N-Substituted (6-haloalkylpyridin-3-yl)alkyl sulfoximines are effective at controlling insects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Loso, Benjamin M. Nugent, Jim X. Huang, Richard B. Rogers, Yuanming Zhu, James M. Renga, Vidyadhar B. Hegde, Joseph J. DeMark
  • Publication number: 20120316147
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Caterina Bissantz, Uwe Grether, Paul Hebeisen, Atsushi Kimbara, Qingping Liu, Matthias Nettekoven, Marco Prunotto, Stephan Roever, Mark Rogers-Evans, Tanja Schulz-Gasch, Christoph Ullmer, Zhiwei Wang, Wulun Yang
  • Publication number: 20120316197
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compound with EP4 antagonistic activity, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt with EP4 receptor antagonistic activities, which is useful in the treatment of immune disease or allergy. This invention also relates to a compound of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (Va) or (Vb), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof with EP4 receptor antagonistic activities, which is useful in the treatment of immune disease or allergy. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of immune disease or allergy which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (Va) or (Vb), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: RAQUALIA PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Kanazawa, Kazuhiko Nonomura, Takako Okumura, Shinichi Koizumi
  • Patent number: 8324253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a defined crystalline modification of the compound of the formula (I), to processes for its preparation and to its use in agrochemical preparations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Britta Olenik, Peter Jeschke, Robert Velten, Bernd Gallenkamp, Wolfgang Joerges, Ronald Vermeer, Leonardo Pitta
  • Patent number: 8324130
    Abstract: The novel active compound combinations comprising compounds of the formula (I) where R represents methyl or cyclopropyl, and at least one compound selected from the active compound groups (1) to (24) listed in the description have very good insecticidal and fungicidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Peter Jeschke, Robert Velten, Thomas Schenke, Wolfram Andersch, Heike Hungenberg, Wolfgang Thielert
  • Publication number: 20120302561
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of inhibiting atypical protein kinase C (aPKC) comprising contacting an aPKC with a compound having a structure selected from the group consisting of structural formulas (I) to (IX). The invention further provides a method of inhibiting or reducing vascular permeability. The method comprising administering to a subject a composition comprising an amount of a compound having a structure selected from the group consisting of structural formulas (I) to (IX) effective to inhibit or reduce vascular permeability. A method of treating or preventing a disease or disorder characterized by abnormal vascular permeability, a method of inhibiting angiogenesis, a method of inhibiting cancer cell proliferation, a formulation, and a method of preparing a formulation also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicants: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: David A. Antonetti, Paul Titchenell
  • Patent number: 8318776
    Abstract: A pyridine compound represented by the following general formula (1); the pyridine compound in which R1 is a C1-C3 fluoroalkyl group or a C1-C3 fluoroalkoxy group; the pyridine compound in which R2 is a hydrogen atom; the pyridine compound in which R2 is a group represented by Q1; a pesticidal composition containing the pyridine compound as an active ingredient; and a method of controlling a pest including applying an effective amount of the pyridine compound to the pest or a place where the pest inhabits, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventor: Hajime Mizuno
  • Patent number: 8318775
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I), wherein n, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y and W are as defined herein. The invention also concerns a method for preparing said compounds and their therapeutic use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Laurent Dubois, Yannick Evanno, Andre Malanda
  • Publication number: 20120295923
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds are disclosed, wherein the compounds have the structure of Formula I as defined in the specification. Corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment, methods of synthesis, and intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher William Am Ende, Benjamin Adam Fish, Douglas Scott Johnson, Ricardo Lira, Christopher John O'Donnell, Martin Youngjin Pettersson, Corey Michael Stiff
  • Publication number: 20120295889
    Abstract: The invention provides novel, substituted 3-arylamino pyridine compounds pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and prodrug compounds thereof, wherein W, R1, R2, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 are as defined in the specification. Such compounds are MEK inhibitors and useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer, restenosis and inflammation. Also disclosed is the use of such compounds in the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases in mammals, especially humans, and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Serono S.A.
    Inventors: Ulrich Abel, Holger Deppe, Achim Feurer, Ulrich Grädler, Kerstin Otte, Renate Sekul, Meinolf Thiemann, Andreas Goutopoulos, Matthias Schwarz, Xuliang Jiang
  • Patent number: 8309580
    Abstract: The present invention provides a heterocyclic compound represented by the following formula (I), which has a glucagon antagonistic action and is useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes and the like, a compound represented by wherein ring A is an optionally substituted benzene ring and the like; Y is a nitrogen atom and the like; X is —O— and the like; R4 is a hydrogen atom and the like; R5 and R6 are each independently a hydrogen atom and the like; R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group and the like; R2 is a hydrogen atom and the like; and R3 is —(CH2)3—COOH and the like, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Banno, Ryoma Hara, Ryosuke Tokunoh
  • Patent number: 8309554
    Abstract: Hypoxia activated drug compounds having a structure of formula (I) are useful in the treatment of cancer and other hyperproliferative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Threshold Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Jason Lewis, Mark Matteucci, Tao Chen, Hailong Jiao
  • Publication number: 20120283294
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new co-crystal of 4-{[(6-chloropyrid-3-yl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino} furan-2(5H)-one with benzoic acid, to processes for the preparation thereof and use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Weiss, Dirk Storch, Wolfgang Wirth, Britta Olenik, Hans-Christoph Weiss, Ulrich Schwiedop
  • Publication number: 20120283272
    Abstract: The invention relates to certain compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, clathrates, or prodrugs thereof, that are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions, allergic disorders, and immune disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Shoujun Chen, Junyi Zhang, Jun Jiang, Gary Bohnert, Nha Vo, Qinglin Che, Zhiqiang Xia, Lijun Sun
  • Patent number: 8304438
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroarylacrylamides of the formula I, in which Het, X, Ra, Rb, R1, R2 and R3 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 the 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Hartmut Strobel, Paulus Wohlfart, Heinz-Werner Kleemann, Gerhard Zoller, David William Will
  • Publication number: 20120277232
    Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Urs BAETTIG, Kamlesh Jagdis BALA, Emma BUDD, Lee EDWARDS, Catherine Howsham, Glyn HUGHES, Darren Mark LEGRAND, Katrin SPIEGEL
  • Patent number: 8299063
    Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain amido-thiophene compounds that, inter alia, inhibit 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?-HSD1). The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat disorders that are ameliorated by the inhibition of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1; to treat the metabolic syndrome, which includes disorders such as type 2 diabetes and obesity, and associated disorders including insulin resistance, hypertension, lipid disorders and cardiovascular disorders such as ischaemic (coronary) heart disease; to treat CNS disorders such as mild cognitive impairment and early dementia, including Alzheimer's disease; etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Edinburgh
    Inventors: Scott Peter Webster, Jonathan Robert Seckl, Brian Robert Walker, Peter Ward, Thomas David Pallin, Hazel Joan Dyke, Trevor Robert Perrior
  • Patent number: 8299253
    Abstract: Provided are tris-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylocholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse and or gastrointestinal tract disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter Crooks, Linda Dwoskin, Roger Papke, Guangrong Zheng, Sangeetha P Sumithran
  • Patent number: 8299054
    Abstract: Novel compounds are provided which are 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors. 11-Beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitors are useful in treating, preventing, or slowing the progression of diseases requiring 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type I inhibitor therapy. These novel compounds have the structure: enantiomers, diastereomers, solvates, or salts thereof, wherein A, W, X and Z are defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Xiang-Yang Ye, Jeffrey A. Robl, Ronald L. Hanson, Zhiwei Guo, Ramesh N. Patel
  • Publication number: 20120270852
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ethynyl derivatives of formula I wherein Y is N or C—R3; R3 is hydrogen, methyl, halogen or nitrile; R1 is phenyl or pyridinyl, each of which is optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R2/R2? are each independently hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkyl substituted by halogen, or R2 and R2? together with the N-atom to which they are attached form a morpholine ring, a piperidine ring or an azetidine ring, each of which is unsubstituted or substituted one or more substituents selected from lower alkoxy, halogen, hydroxy and methyl; R4/R4? are each independently hydrogen or lower alkyl, or R4 and R4? together form a C3-5 cycloalkyl-, tetrahydrofuran- or an oxetane-ring; or to a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt, to a racemic mixture, or to its corresponding enantiomer and/or optical isomer and/or stereoisomer thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Georg Jaeschke, Synese Jolidon, Lothar Lindemann, Antonio Ricci, Daniel Rueher, Heinz Stadler, Eric Vieira
  • Publication number: 20120269864
    Abstract: The present invention is a compound of formula (I) or formula (II) which are suitable as NP-1 antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Haiyan Jia, Ian ZACHARY, Michelle TICKNER, Lili CHENG, Chris CHAPMAN, Katie ELLARD, Basil HARTZOULAKIS, Ashley JARVIS, Rosemary LYNCH, Jamie NALLY, David SELWOOD, Mark STEWART
  • Publication number: 20120270878
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a group of aryl ureas in treating cytokine mediated diseases and proteolytic enzyme mediated diseases, and pharmaceutical compositions for use in such therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER HEALTHERCARE LLC
    Inventors: Scott MILLER, Martin OSTERHOUT, Jacques DUMAS, Uday KHIRE, Timothy B. LOWINGER, William J. SCOTT, Roger A. SMITH, Jill E. WOOD, David E. GUNN, Holia HATOUM-MOKDAD, Marell RODRIGUEZ, Robert SIBLEY, Ming WANG, Tiffany TURNER, Catherine BRENNAN
  • Publication number: 20120270904
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new co-crystal of 4-{[(6-chloropyrid-3-yl)methyl](2,2-difluoroethyl)amino}furan-2(5H)-one with oxalic acid, and also to processes for preparation thereof and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: BAYER TECHNOLOGY SERVICES GMBH
    Inventors: Martin Weiss, Dirk Storch, Wolfgang Wirth, Britta Olenik, Ulrich Schwiedop, Hans-Christoph Weiss
  • Patent number: 8293768
    Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclic derivatives that modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using such derivatives to modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Natalie Dales, Julia Fonarev, Jianmin Fu, Rajender Kamboj, Vishnumurthy Kodumuru, Shifeng Liu, Natalia Pokrovskaia, Vandna Raina, Shaoyi Sun, Zaihui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20120264755
    Abstract: The present application discloses a compound of the formula (I) wherein Q is optionally substituted pyridyl; p is 0-6. Y is formulae (i), (ii) and (iii) where X is ?O, ?S and ?N—CN, r is 1-12, R is —Z-A, Z is a single bond, —S(?O)2—, >P?O, >C?O, —C(?O)NH—, and —C(?S)NH—; and A is hydrogen, C1-12-alkyl, C3-12-cycloalkyl, —[CH2CH2O]1-10—(C1-6-alkyl), C1-12-alkenyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl; B is a single bond, —NRN—, —S(?O)2— and —O—; wherein RN is selected from hydrogen, C1-12-alkyl, C3-12-cycloalkyl, —[CH2CH2O]1-10—(C1-6-alkyl), C1-12-alkenyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl; s is 0-6; and Cy is aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl. The compounds are useful for use as a medicament for the treatment of a disease or a condition caused by an elevated level of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPRT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: TopoTarget
    Inventors: Mette K. Christensen, Fredrik Bjorkling
  • Publication number: 20120264734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aryl- or heteroaryl-substituted benzene compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treating cancer by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for research or other non-therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: KEVIN W. KUNTZ, RICHARD CHESWORTH, KENNETH W. DUNCAN, HEIKE KEILHACK, NATALIE WARHOLIC, CHRISTINE KLAUS, WANJUN ZHENG, MASASHI SEKI, SYUJI SHIROTORI, SATOSHI KAWANO
  • Patent number: 8288380
    Abstract: A compound of formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl or R3 represents hydroxyl, lower alkoxy, lower cycloalkyloxy, aryloxy, carboxy, lower alkoxycarbonyl, or NRaRb of the formula R4 and R5 represent halogen, lower alkyl, hydroxyl, or lower alkoxy; R6 represents halogen, lower alkyl, aryl, heterocyclic, hydroxy, lower alkoxy, mercapto, lower alkylthio, lower alkylcarbonyl, amino, nitro or cyano; R7 represents lower alkyl, hydroxyl or lower alkoxy; Ra and Rb represent hydrogen or lower alkyl; ring A represents a cyclic hydrocarbon or a heterocyclic ring; ring B represents a heterocyclic ring; X represents lower alkylene; Z represents a single bond or lower alkylene; Y represents lower alkylene and W1—W2 represents CH—CH, or Y represents a single bond and W1—W2 represents N—CH, CH—N or CH—CH; and 1, m, n and o represent 0, 1, 2, or 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Mogi, Hisashi Tajima, Noriko Mishina, Yusuke Yamazaki, Shinji Yoneda, Katsuhiko Watanabe, Junko Fujikawa, Minoru Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20120258947
    Abstract: Substituted 6-amino-nicotinamides, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and also use of these compounds in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of pain and further diseases and/or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Grunenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Sven KÜHNERT, Gregor Bahrenberg, Achim Kless, Wolfgang Schröder, Simon Lucas
  • Patent number: 8273769
    Abstract: The present invention provides phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment of CRTH2 related disorders and disease selected from asthma, atopic dermatitis and inflammatory dermatoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Stefano Crosignani, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Christophe Cleva, Adeline Pretre
  • Patent number: 8268867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1,3-dioxane carboxylic acids of the general formula (I), their tautomeric forms, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods for their preparation, use of these compounds in medicine and the intermediates involved in their preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Cadila Healthcare Limited
    Inventors: Harikishore Pingali, Pankaj Maganlal Makadia, Braj Bhushan Lohray, Vidya Bhushan Lohray, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel
  • Publication number: 20120232033
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are described in the description and claims for the treatment of psychoses, dysfunction in memory and learning, schizophrenia, dementia, attention deficit disorders or Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to some compounds of formula I and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Sabine Kolczewski, Hans-Peter Marty, Robert Narquizian, Emmanuel Pinnard, Henri Stalder
  • Publication number: 20120232083
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of hydroxamic acid derivatives, their use as LpxC inhibitors and, more specifically, their use to treat bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Usa REILLY, Michael MELNICK, Matthew F. BROWN, Mark S. PLUMMER, Justin MONTGOMERY, Ye CHE, Loren PRICE
  • Patent number: 8263624
    Abstract: The invention relates to aryl-substituted heterocycles, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of thromboembolic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Härter, Tobias Wunberg, Swen Allerheiligen, Marcus Bauser, Ulrich Rester, Stefan Heitmeier
  • Publication number: 20120225782
    Abstract: Compounds having the following generic formula are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Nneka T. Breaux, Michael R. Loso, Timothy C. Johnson, Jonathan M. Babcock, Benjamin M. Nugent, Timothy P. Martin, Annette V. Brown, Ronald Ross, JR., William C. Lo, Matthias S. Ober
  • Publication number: 20120225895
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pest control agent having a novel skeleton, which can be synthesized industrially, and also has excellent biological activity and residual effects. Specifically, the present invention provides a 1-heterodiene derivative represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof, and a pest control agent including, as an active ingredient, a 1-heterodiene derivative or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Jyun Takahashi, Takehiko Nakamura, Masahiro Miyazawa, Isami Hamamoto, Jyun Kanazawa
  • Publication number: 20120225908
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hydroxyl compounds, compositions comprising hydroxyl compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing a variety of diseases and conditions such as, but not limited to aging, Alzheimer's Disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, a disorder of glucose metabolism, dyslipidemia, dyslipoproteinemia, hypertension, impotence, inflammation, insulin resistance, lipid elimination in bile, obesity, oxysterol elimination in bile, pancreatitis, pancreatitius, Parkinson's disease, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder, phospholipid elimination in bile, renal disease, septicemia, metabolic syndrome disorders (e.g., Syndrome X), thrombotic disorder. Compounds and methods of the invention can also be used to modulate C reactive protein or enhance bile production in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Louis Henri Dasseux, Carmen Daniela Oniciu
  • Patent number: 8258160
    Abstract: The present invention provides heterocyclic derivatives that modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Methods of using such derivatives to modulate the activity of stearoyl-CoA desaturase and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Natalie Dales, Zaihui Zhang, Julia Fonarev, Jianmin Fu, Rajender Kamboj, Vishnumurthy Kodumuru, Natalia Pokrovskaia, Shaoyi Sun
  • Publication number: 20120214735
    Abstract: Acetamide derivatives, their stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, polymorphs, solvates and formulations thereof for the prophylaxis, management, treatment, control of progression, or adjunct treatment of diseases and/or medical conditions where the activation of glucokinase would be beneficial, are disclosed. The disclosure also provides process of preparation of these acetamide derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Advinus Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Debnath Bhuniya, Anil Deshpande, Sachin Kandalkar, Balasaheb Kobal, Santosh Kurhade, Vinod Vyavahare, Rahul Kaduskar
  • Publication number: 20120214799
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing compounds of the inventions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Juan-Miguel Jimenez, Guy Bemis, Francois Maltais, Tiansheng Wang, Ronald Knegtel, Chris Davis, Damien Fraysse, Dean Boyall, Luca Settimo, Stephen Young, Michael Mortimore
  • Patent number: 8247572
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula: are described wherein: A1 is ascorbic acid, dehydroascorbic acid, ascorbyl-2-phosphate, an analog thereof, or a salt thereof; L is a linking group coupled to A1 at the C5 or C6 position thereof; and B1 is an active agent such as an imaging agent or therapeutic agent (e.g. a bisphosphonate), along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof. The compounds are useful for, among other things, improving cartilage uptake of active agents administered for joint diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and for improving gastrointestinal absorption of bisphosphonates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Virginia Byers Kraus, Amy Lynn McNulty, Eric John Toone
  • Patent number: 8247401
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel P2X3 receptor antagonists that play a critical role in treating disease states associated with pain, in particular peripheral pain, inflammatory pain, or tissue injury pain that can be treated using a P2X3 receptor subunit modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Burgey, Diem Nguyen, Zhengwu Deng, Daniel V. Paone, Craig M. Potteiger, Joseph P. Vacca
  • Publication number: 20120208823
    Abstract: Disubstituted tetrahydrofuranyl compounds of general formula I of which the following are exemplary:
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Norbert HAUEL, Angelo CECI, Henri DOODS, Birgit JUNG, Raimund KUELZER
  • Publication number: 20120208807
    Abstract: This invention is directed to analogs of 5-(tetradecyloxy)-2-furancarboxylic acid (TOFA) and their use in the treatment of dermatological disorders or conditions characterized by sebaceous gland hyperactivity, such as acne and oily skin, and other dermatological disorders and conditions. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising analogs of TOFA and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient for dermatological or oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: VALOCOR THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Scott Daynard, Geoffrey C. Winters, David W.C. Hunt
  • Publication number: 20120208851
    Abstract: Colloidal suspensions comprising a therapeutic agent and squalene. Squalene binds to certain compounds, such as gacyclidine, much more tightly than other drug carriers, such as polylactic glycolic acid. Including squalene in the particulate phase sequesters the therapeutic agent and provides superior stability at room or body temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: NEUROSYSTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Vinton Schloss, Thomas Jay Lobl
  • Publication number: 20120207810
    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 15, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Lon T. SPADA, Jane Guo SHIAH, Patrick HUGHES, Thomas C. MALONE, Gerald W. DEVRIES, Jeffrey L. EDELMAN, Julie A. WURSTER
  • Patent number: 8242141
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of treating a seizure disorder by administering to a patient in need of such treatment a compound having the following formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Donello, Lauren M. B. Luhrs
  • Publication number: 20120202817
    Abstract: A compound having the following formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein A is an aromatic five-membered heterocycle which optionally is fused with a cycloalkane ring; B is an alkylene; R1 and R2 are hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycle, amino, alkylamino, arylamino or acyl, or R1 and R2 join together to form a heterocycle; X and Y are hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, mercapto, alkylthio, arylthio, carboxyl, an ester of carboxyl, an amide of carboxyl, cyano or nitro; p is 0, 1 or 2; and q is 0 or 1. The compound is useful for treating diseases in which angiogenesis or augmentation of vascular permeability is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takahiro Honda, Hisashi Tajima, Yoshimasa Sasabuchi, Kenji Kawashima, Kazuyoshi Okamoto, Minoru Yamamoto, Masakazu Ban
  • Patent number: 8236822
    Abstract: Cannabinoid receptor ligands of formula (I) wherein Ring A and R1 are as defined in the specification. Compositions including such compounds, and methods of treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Xueqing Wang, Michael J. Dart, Bo Liu
  • Publication number: 20120196900
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I: wherein R1, R2, V, W, X, Y and Z can be as defined herein. The compounds can be used in the treatment of disorders mediated by the cannabinoid receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Bob M. Moore, II, Steven Gurley, Suni Mustafa