The Bicyclo Ring System Consists Of The Five-membered Hetero Ring And A Benzene Ring (e.g., Indole, Etc.) Patents (Class 514/415)
  • Publication number: 20110207732
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), in which X1, X2, X3, X4, R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are inhibitors of tyrosine kinases, in particular Met kinase, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Timo Heinrich, Hannes Koolman
  • Publication number: 20110207793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of an individual afflicted with sleep disorders associated with tinnitus and/or neurological diseases comprising administering to the individual an effective amount of a 1-amino-alkylcyclohexane derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Barbara Ellers-Lenz, Tanja Rosenberg, Hagen Kruger, Michael Althaus
  • Patent number: 8003647
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormal serum uric acid level which has a uricosuric activity or the like. The present invention relates to (aza)indole derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) having xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities and useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with abnormality of serum uric acid level, prodrugs thereof, or salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuo Shimizu, Yasushi Takigawa, Hideki Fujikura, Masato Iizuka, Masahiro Hiratochi, Norihiko Kikuchi
  • Patent number: 8003670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel aminoalkoxy arylsulfonamide compounds of the formula (I), their derivatives, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of above said novel compounds, their derivatives, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them. These compounds are useful in the treatment of various disorders that are related to 5-HT6 receptor functions. Specifically, the compounds of this invention are also useful in the treatment of various CNS disorders, hematological disorders, eating disorders, diseases associated with pain, respiratory diseases, genito-urological disorders, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Suven Life Sciences Limited
    Inventors: Ramakrishna Nirogi, Rama Sastri Kambhampati, Anil Karbhari Shinde, Anand Vijaykumar Daulatabad, Adi Reddy Dwarampudi, Nagaraj Vishwottam Kandikere, Santosh Vishwakarma, Venkateswarlu Jasti
  • Publication number: 20110201555
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester or amide, and a solvate of such an ester, amide or salt. The invention also provides also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with estrogen receptor activity. wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 , R10 and R11 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Patrik Rhönnstad, Theresa Apelqvist, Mattias Wennerstål, Aiping Cheng, Sandra Gordon
  • Publication number: 20110201564
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel 7-sulfanylmethyl-, 7-sulfinylmethyl- and 7-sulfonylmethylindole derivatives, processes for the preparation thereof, the use thereof alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and the use thereof for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Peter Kolkhoe, Astrid Brüns, Kai Thede, Karl-Heinz Schlemmer, Alexander Hillisch, Dieter Lang, Michael Gerisch, Andreas Göller, Rolf Grosser, Carsten Schmeck, Elisabeth Woltering, Olaf Prien, Holger Paulsen, Armin Kern
  • Patent number: 7998975
    Abstract: The present invention provides nitrogen-containing fused-ring derivatives represented by the following general formula, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, or prodrugs thereof, which exhibit an excellent inhibitory activity in human SGLT and are useful as agents for the prevention or treatment of a disease associated with hyperglycemia such as diabetes, postprandial hyperglycemia, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetic complications or obesity, in the formula R1 represent H, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an alkenyl group, etc.; R2 represent H, a halogen atom or an alkyl group; R3 and R4 represent H, OH, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, etc.; Y represents CH or N; Q represents alkylene, alkenylene, etc.; ring A represents an aryl group or a heteroaryl group; G represents a group represented by the following general formula (G-1) or (G-2) (in which E1 represents H, F or OH; and E2 represents H, F, a methyl group, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuhiko Fushimi, Hirotaka Teranishi, Kazuo Shimizu, Shigeru Yonekubo, Fumiaki Ito, Masayuki Isaji
  • Publication number: 20110195039
    Abstract: A method of treating hair comprising applying a hair building solid agent for use on or with one or more of hair, skin and hair building solids for altering and/or maintaining the electrostatic charge of the hair and/or skin such that it has a substantially negative polarity. The method further comprises applying hair building solids to hair before and/or during and/or after applying the hair building solid agent. The hair building solid agent is applied as a spray on to the hair and/or skin and/or hair building solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: PANGAEA LABORATORIES LTD.
    Inventor: Elliot Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20110195932
    Abstract: Combinations comprising (or consisting essentially of) one or more compounds of formula (1) with one or more ancillary agents, to processes for preparing the combinations, and to various therapeutic uses of the combinations. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the combinations as well as a method of treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker muscular dystrophy or cachexia using the combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Graham Michael Wynne, Stephen Paul Wren, Peter David Johnson, Paul Damien Price, Olivier De Moor, Gary Nugent, Richard Storer, Richard Joseph Pye, Colin Richard Dorgan
  • Publication number: 20110190294
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, carbamate, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester, amide or carbamate, and a solvate of such an ester, amide, carbamate or salt. The invention also provides also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with estrogen receptor activity, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Patrik Rhönnstad, Elisabet Kallin, Theresa Apelqvist, Mattias Wennerstål, Aiping Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110190343
    Abstract: A new series of HIV-1 fusion inhibitors and methods of use are disclosed. The compounds are based on a substituted indole, benzimidazole, indoline or isoindoline fragment. The compounds find use in inhibiting or preventing HIV fusion from occurring, thus inhibiting or preventing entry of viral RNA into host cells. The compounds may be useful towards other biological targets involving protein-protein interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: TOURO UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Miriam Gochin, Guangyan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110189308
    Abstract: The disclosure provides that components of a PTEN cell signaling pathway may be utilized as therapeutic targets for treating, preventing, slowing the progression of or delaying the onset of a neurodegenerative disease or disorder. Such components that may be targeted include, phosphatase and tensin homologue (PTEN), glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta (GSK3?), and AKT. The subject matter disclosed herein relates to the therapeutic use of inhibitors of PTEN, inhibitors of GSK3?, or activators of AKT to treat a neurodegenerative disease or disorder in a subject. Compounds are disclosed which may be used in the methods provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Asa Abeliovich, Keiichi Inoue
  • Publication number: 20110190367
    Abstract: Use of DIM and/or its derivatives for prevention, treatment and/or delay of age-related hearing loss in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Hubert Hug, Bernd Mussler, Daniel Raederstorff, Ying Wang-Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7989447
    Abstract: The present invention features inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), particularly those that selectively inhibit neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) in preference to other NOS isoforms. The NOS inhibitors of the invention, alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents, can be used for treating or preventing conditions such as, for example, stroke, reperfusion injury, neurodegeneration, head trauma, CABG, migraine headache with and without aura, migraine with allodynia, central post-stroke pain (CPSP), neuropathic pain, or chronic pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: NeurAxon, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Maddaford, Jailall Ramnauth, Suman Rakhit, Joanne Patman, Paul Renton, Subhash C. Annedi
  • Patent number: 7989486
    Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection. RSV-associated conditions include acute infections in mammals, typically bronchiolitis and pneumonia, and post-infectious chronic respiratory conditions. In particular, the present invention describes new therapeutic and preventative uses for 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM), or a DIM-related indole, alone or in combination with an inhibitor of a membrane bound Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) inhibitors, to treat conditions associated with exposure to RSV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Bioresponse, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Michael A. Zeligs
  • Publication number: 20110183977
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, n, Q1, Q2, Q3, Y, and X1-X4 are as defined herein. Compounds of Formula I are useful in the treatment of diseases and/or conditions related to cell proliferation, such as cancer, inflammation, arthritis, angiogenesis, or the like. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of treating the aforementioned conditions using such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Serenex, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth He Huang, Jeron Eaves, Gunnar J. Hanson, James Veal, Thomas Barta, Lifeng Geng, Lindsay Hinkley
  • Publication number: 20110184039
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) a 5-HT1 agonist; b) an NSAID; and c) a disintegrant characterised in that the disintegrant comprises between about 15 to about 50% w/w based on the weight of the composition, said composition optionally comprising one or more other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Brett Antony Mooney, Panagiotis Keramidas
  • Publication number: 20110183928
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel 3-cyanoalkyl- and 3-hydroxyalkyl-substituted indole derivatives, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof alone or in combinations for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and to the use thereof for production of medicaments for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Kai Thede, Elisabeth Woltering, Peter Kolkhof, Carsten Schmeck, Elisabeth Pook, Alexander Hillisch, Lars Bärfacker, Klemens Lustig, Dieter Lang, Martin Radtke, Rolf Grosser, Astrid Brüns, Michael Gerisch
  • Patent number: 7985763
    Abstract: A compound of the following formula: in which R1, R2, R3, U, V, T, W, X, Y, Z, m, n, p, x, y, and z are as defined herein. Also disclosed are (1) a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound, and (2) a method for treating Hepatitis C virus infection using such a compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: National Health Research Institutes
    Inventors: Li-Wen Wang, Tsu-An Hsu, Yen-Chun Lee, Iou-Jiun Kang, Chung-Chi Lee, Yu-Sheng Chao, Jyh-Haur Chern
  • Publication number: 20110178153
    Abstract: Methods of treating or preventing chemoresistance or relapse growth of cancer cells are provided. Methods of treating or preventing resistance to tyrosine kinase based chemotherapeutic treatment in hematologic and solid tumors are provided. BCR-ABL drug resistance in chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and models for conducting further study on the same are presented. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more SIRT1 modulators to the cells or subject in need thereof. The methods may be administered in combination with, prior to or subsequent to chemotherapy or may be administered to counteract the effect of a spontaneous genetic mutation. Methods of using SIRT1 inhibitors to treat or prevent insulin and transferrin-induced resistance are also presented. A novel cell model to study mechanisms of acquired chemoresistance is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Wenyong CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110177167
    Abstract: An oral dosage form comprising a pharmaceutical tablet of one or more layers, one of which carries a biologically active substance; the formulation of said tablet includes different percentages of hydrophilic and lipophilic polymeric materials, and adjuvant substances. The tablets of the present invention show a release rate which is independent from the amounts of active substance present in the tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Jagotec AG
    Inventors: Guy Vergnault, Pascal Grenier, Lauretta Maggi, Ubaldo Conte
  • Patent number: 7981888
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I wherein A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1 and L1 are as defined herein, which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Mcl-1 protein, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treating diseases involving overexpressed or unregulated Mcl-1 protein, such as leukemia and lymphoma, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Xiaohong Song, Hong Ding, Steven W. Elmore, Milan Bruncko, David J. Madar, Andrew J. Souers, Cheol-Min Park, Zhi-Fu Tao, Xilu Wang, Aaron R. Kunzer
  • Publication number: 20110171193
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and materials for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH) in a subject. Also provided herein is a method of diagnosing whether a has PH by detecting a PH marker. A PKG pulmonary hypertension marker has been identified and may be useful in predicting PH disease progression and assessing a subject's response to PH therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    Inventors: You-Yang Zhao, Asrar B. Malik
  • Publication number: 20110171325
    Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods for treating nociceptive pain including at least one force-regulatable device in mechanical, electrical, or chemical communication with at least one brain area identified as processing nociceptive pain signals. The force-regulatable device acts to alter the nociceptive pain signals in a brain area to alleviate nociceptive pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Andres Lozano
  • Patent number: 7977370
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds that have an affinity to the ?-opioid receptor and the ORL 1-receptor, methods for their production, medications containing these compounds and the use of these compounds for the treatment of pain and other conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Saskia Zemolka, Stefan Schunk, Bert Nolte, Klaus Linz, Wolfgang Schröder, Werner Englberger, Hans Schick, Helmut Sonnenschein, Birgitta Henkel, József Bálint
  • Publication number: 20110165259
    Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] The purpose of present invention is to provide a medicine which has low contamination with a fine-pulverizing medium, is safe and has improved bioavailability. [Solution] A method for producing a composite organic compound powder for medical use is used which comprises: mixing a poorly water-soluble and crystalline organic compound powder, a physiologically acceptable salt, a physiologically acceptable polyol, and a carboxyvinyl polymer and fine-pulverizing the organic compound powder; and removing at least the salt and the polyol during or after fine-pulverizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: ACTIVUS PHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Hirokawa, Takahiro Tada, Jun Nihira
  • Patent number: 7973058
    Abstract: Iontophoretic patches for the delivery of anti-migraine compounds and methods of using the patches are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: NuPathe, Inc.
    Inventors: Carter R. Anderson, Russell L. Morris, Terri B. Sebree
  • Patent number: 7973069
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using such compounds or compositions for treating infection by a virus, or for affecting viral IRES activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary M. Karp, Peter Seongwoo Hwang, James J. Takasugi, Hongyu Ren, Richard Gerald Wilde, Anthony A. Turpoff, Alexander Arefolov, Guangming Chen, Jeffrey Allen Campbell, Chunshi Li, Steven Paget, Nanjing Zhang, Jin Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110160228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) below in which: —R1 and R3 represent, independently of one another, a methoxy group optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, —R2 and R4 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, —A represents a ring chosen from the group comprising aryl and heteroaryl groups, said ring possibly being substituted by or fused to a heterocycle, —X represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group, and —Z1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, preferably fluorine, and —Z2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, preferably fluorine, a C1 to C4 alkyl group, an aryl group or a —CN, —SO2NR12R13, —SO2R9, —COOR15 or —COR15 group, and also to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the isomers thereof and the prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Mouâd Alami, Samir Messaoudi, Abdallah Hamze, Olivier Provot, Jean-Daniel Brion, Jian-Miao Liu, Jérôme Bignon, Joanna Bakala
  • Publication number: 20110160263
    Abstract: Novel compounds that have been found effective in inhibiting PDZ domain interactions, and particularly interactions of PDZ domains in MAGIs with the oncogenic (tumor suppressor) protein PTEN and interactions between the PDZ domain in the Dishevelled (Dvl) protein and other proteins such as the Frizzled (Fz) protein, have the general formula (I) or (III). The invention also includes combinatorial libraries, arrays and methods for screening and studying proteins using such compounds. Compounds of the invention have produced apoptosis in certain cell lines that overexpress the Dishevelled protein (Dvl), inhibiting Wnt signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Rodney Kiplin Guy, Naoaki Fujii, Liang You, David M. Jablons
  • Publication number: 20110160225
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods for treating or preventing a variety of disorders and conditions associated with lipid metabolism. The methods generally include administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more fibric acid or statin derivative compositions alone or in combination with one or more lipid altering agents and/or PDE inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, John Jeffrey Talley, Brian Cali
  • Publication number: 20110160207
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I and enantiomers, diastereomers and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I, and methods of treating conditions associated with the activity of p38 kinase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen T. Wrobleski, Jagabandhu Das, T.G. Murali Dhar, Alaric J. Dyckman, John Hynes, Katerina Leftheris, James Lin, Shuqun Lin
  • Publication number: 20110158983
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, this invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, side effects from treatments for cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, e.g., mucositis therapies (e.g., for oral mucositis; digestive mucositis; esophageal mucositis; intestinal mucositis). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides cytoprotection products that may be used either alone or in combination with other medical therapies such as cancer chemotherapies and radiation therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Newell Bascomb, John Maki, Fredric S. Young
  • Patent number: 7968578
    Abstract: The invention is directed to indole amide derivatives as EP4 receptor antagonists useful for the treatment of EP4 mediated diseases or conditions, such as acute and chronic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, John Colucci, Zhaoyin Wang
  • Patent number: 7968589
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John E. Stelmach, Emma R. Parmee, James R. Tata, Keith G. Rosauer, Ronald M. Kim, Amy R. Bittner, Jiang Chang, Christopher Joseph Sinz
  • Publication number: 20110152272
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of agonists of 5-HT2C receptors for the treatment of urinary incontinence, preferably mixed incontinence or stress urinary incontinence. The invention also relates to the use of antagonists of 5-HT2C receptors for the treatment of urine retention. The present invention also relates to a method of treatment of incontinence, to assays to screen for compounds useful in the treatment of incontinence, and to methods of preparing compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Gordon McMurray, Wesley Dennis Miner
  • Publication number: 20110150825
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory, autoimmune, or heteroimmune condition by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that is a selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase 8. Also described herein are methods for decreasing secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by administering an HDAC8-selective inhibitor compound. Further described herein are methods for predicting responsiveness to treatments for inflammatory conditions. Methods for predicting efficacy of treatments for inflammatory conditions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Sriram Balasubramanian, Susanne M. Steggerda
  • Publication number: 20110152290
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I, wherein A, Y, Z, R3 to R6, R20 to R22 and R50 have the meanings indicated in the claims, which are valuable pharmaceutical active compounds. Specifically, they are inhibitors of the endothelial differentiation gene receptor 2 (Edg-2, EDG2), which is activated by lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and is also termed as LPA1 receptor, and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and heart failure, for example. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of the compounds of the formula I, their use and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Matthias SCHAEFER, Josef PERNERSTORFER, Dieter KADEREIT, Hartmut STROBEL, Werngard CZECHTIZKY, L. Charlie CHEN, Alena SAFAROVA, Aleksandra WEICHSEL, Marcel PATEK
  • Patent number: 7964627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amino arylsulfonamide compounds of the formula (I), their derivatives, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them: The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of above said novel compounds, their derivatives, their stereoisomers, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions containing them. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of various disorders that are related to 5-HT6 receptor functions. Specifically, the compounds of this invention are also useful in the treatment of various CNS disorders, hematological disorders, eating disorders, obesity, anxiety, depression, diseases associated with pain, respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Suven Life Sciences Limited
    Inventors: Nirogi Venkata Satya Ramakrishna, Rama Sastri Kambhampati, Anil Karbhari Shinde, Nagaraj Vishwottam Kandikere, Venkateswarlu Jasti
  • Publication number: 20110144146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aminomethyl substituted bicyclic aromatic compound of the formula I wherein Ar is a cyclic radical selected from the group consisting of phenyl, a 5- or 6-membered C-bound heteroaromatic radical comprising as ring member 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms which are, independently of each other, selected from O, S and N, and a phenyl ring fused to a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, where the heterocyclic ring comprises as ring members 1, 2 or 3 heteroatoms selected from N, 0 and S and/or 1, 2 or 3 heteroatom-containing groups each independently selected from NR8, where R8 is H, C1-C4-alkyl, fluorinated C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkylcarbonyl or fluorinated C1-C4-alkylcarbonyl, and where the cyclic radical Ar may carry 1, 2 or 3 substituents Ra, wherein the variable Ra has the meanings given in the claims and in the description; X is a covalent bond or N—R2, CHR2, CHR2CH2, N or C—R2; Y is N—R2a, CHR2a, CHR2aCH2 or CHR2aCH2CH2; is a single bond o
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Karla Drescher, Andreas Haupt, Liliane Unger, Sean C. Turner, Wilfried Braje, Roland Grandel
  • Publication number: 20110144090
    Abstract: Indole compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using the compounds to treat human and animal disease, pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds, and kits including the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Amy Elder, Geraldine Harriman, Silvana Leit, Jie Li, Howard Sard, Yiliang Zhang, Doug Wilson
  • Patent number: 7960567
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related diseases and conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the function and/or expression of proteins involved in atopic diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. The subject compounds are carboxylic acid derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Michael G. Johnson, An-Rong Li, Jiwen Liu, Sarah E. Lively, Julio C. Medina, Wang Shen, Xuemei Wang, Yingcai Wang
  • Patent number: 7960428
    Abstract: 3-phosphoindole compounds substantially in the form of a single enantiomer useful for the treatment of Flaviviridae virus infections, and particularly for HIV infections are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the 3-phosphoindole compounds alone or in combination with one or more other anti-viral agents, processes for their preparation, and methods of manufacturing a medicament incorporating these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Storer, Francois-Rene Alexandre, Cyril Dousson, Adel M. Moussa, Edward Bridges, Alistair Stewart, Jing Yang Wang, Benjamin Alexander Mayes
  • Patent number: 7960568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to heterocyclyl-substituted sulfonamides with 5-HT6 receptor affinity, and compositions thereof, and the use of said compounds for the treatment or prophylaxis of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Laboratorios Del Dr. Esteve, S.A.
    Inventor: José-Luis Diaz-Fernández
  • Patent number: 7956082
    Abstract: The present invention creates an indole 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 generic formula (I) wherein the ring A is an aromatic carbocyclic ring etc.; the ring B is a 3- to 8-membered nitrogen-containing non-aromatic heterocyclic ring etc.; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom etc.; R6 is C2-C4 alkyloxy etc.; R7 is independently a halogen atom etc.; R8 is independently C1-C4 alkyl etc.; R9 is carboxy etc.; Y is a single bond etc.; M is sulfonyl etc.; L1, L2 and L3 are a single bond or alkylene optionally containing one or two heteroatoms etc.; n is 0 etc.; q is 0 etc.; a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Shionogi & Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Akira Kugimiya, Michitaka Shichijo, Yoshiharu Hiramatsu, Natsuki Ishizuka
  • Patent number: 7956083
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives having pharmacological activity, processes for their preparation, compositions containing them and the use of these compounds in the treatment of estrogen receptor beta mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Norbert Johnson, David G. Jones, Xi Liang, David Timothy MacPherson, Aaron B Miller, Steven James Stanway, Andrew Kenneth Takle, Giancarlo Trani, Antoinette Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110130384
    Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for schizophrenia and the like, containing the compound of the present invention having a GPR52 agonist activity. A compound represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein, A is —CONH or the like, B is a hydrogen atom or a substituent, ring Cy1 is a benzene ring or the like, X1, X2 and X3 are each independently —CH? or —N? or the like, ring Cy2 is a carbon ring or the like, Z is a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, L is a bond or the like, n is 1 or 2, Rb is a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and ring Cy3 is a benzene ring or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Masaki Setoh, Yuhei Miyanohana, Mitsunori Kouno
  • Publication number: 20110130435
    Abstract: A time-released medication for applying to crustacean ovarian development comprises a covering oil and a serotonin-related reagent. The covering oil is coated with the serotonin-related reagent and provides a sustainable releasing effect for the serotonin-related reagent. The serotonin-related reagent is selected from a group of serotonin, a precursor of serotonin, a derivative of serotonin and an agonist of serotonin. The coating relationship between the serotonin-related reagent and the covering oil makes them become a time-released medication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Ying-Nan CHEN, Kuan-Fu Liu
  • Publication number: 20110124657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having pharmacological activity towards the 5-HT7 receptor; to a method for identifying them as 5-HT7 ligands, especially as agonists, by using a pharmacophore and a descriptor's profile filter; to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them; and to their use in therapy, in particular for the treatment and or prophylaxis of a disease in which 5-HT7 is involved, such as CNS disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: LABORATORIOS DEL DR. ESTEVE, S.A.
    Inventors: Rosalia Pascual-Ramon, H. Helmut Buschmann
  • Publication number: 20110124701
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an HDAC inhibitor, especially an HDAC inhibitor of formula (I): wherein the radicals and symbols have the meanings as defined in the specification, for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of lymphoproliferative diseases, in particular, cutaneous T-cell lymphomas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Peter Wisdom Atadja, Wenlin Shao