C=x Bonded Directly Or Indirectly By An Acyclic Carbon Or Carbon Chain To Ring Carbon Of The Five-membered Hetero Ring (e.g., Tryptophan, Etc.) (x Is Chalcogen) Patents (Class 514/419)
  • Patent number: 7713996
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel heterobicyclic derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, A, X and Y are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit L-CPT1 and can be used as medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Ackermann, Konrad Bleicher, Simona M Ceccarelli Grenz, Odile Chomienne, Patrizio Mattei, Tanja Schulz-Gasch
  • Patent number: 7714017
    Abstract: Peri-substituted, fused bicyclic ring carboxylic acids useful for the treatment or prophylaxis of a prostaglandin-mediated disease or condition are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Decode Genetics, EHF
    Inventors: Jasbir Singh, Mark Gurney, Georgeta Hategan, Peng Yu, David Zembower, Nian Zhou, Alexandre Mikhaylovich Polozov, Wayne Edward Zeller
  • Patent number: 7709521
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted indoles of formula (I) useful as pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Roger Victor Bonnert, Anthony Ronald Cook, Timothy Jon Luker, Rukhsana Tasneem Mohammed, Stephen Thom
  • Publication number: 20100104624
    Abstract: Described here are compositions and methods for treating side-effects of vasodilator therapy. The compositions may include both a vasodilator and a side-effect alleviating agent in a single dosage form. Alternatively, the vasodilator and side-effect alleviating agent may be formulated separately, each in its own dosage form. The compositions may be packaged as kits for use with various medical conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Peter LANGECKER, Bryan T. Oronsky
  • Patent number: 7705023
    Abstract: There is provided a compound of formula: (I), wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have meanings given in the description, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, which compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of the activity of microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 is desired and/or required, and particularly in the treatment of inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Biolipox AB
    Inventors: Kristofer Olofsson, Benjamin Pelcman, Ivars Kalvins, Edgars Suna, Vita Ozola, Martins Katkevics
  • Publication number: 20100099732
    Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising phenylcarbamoyl-methyl-indole derivatives that are found to be potent modulators of potassium channels and, as such, are valuable candidates for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those which are responsive to the modulation of potassium channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Antonio Nardi, Morten Grunnet, Palle Christophersen, David Spencer Jones, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Dorte Strøbaek, Lars Siim Madsen
  • Patent number: 7700642
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing an aromatic unsaturated compound of the formula (4) wherein Ar represents an optionally substituted aromatic group or an optionally substituted heteroaromatic group, and Y represents an electron withdrawing group, which comprises reacting (a) a compound of the formula (1) Ar—H??(1) wherein Ar has the same meaning as defined above with (b) a compound of the formula (2) wherein Y has the same meaning as defined above, and Z represents a lower alkoxy, or a compound of the formula (3) wherein Y and Z have the same meanings as defined above, in the presence of (c) an acid or a compound which generates a mineral acid by its hydrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Weiqi Wang, Tetsuya Ikemoto
  • Publication number: 20100092566
    Abstract: Highly concentrated drug particle formulations are described, wherein the drug comprises between about 25 wt % and 80 wt % of the particle formulation. The particle formulations of the present invention comprise, for example, macromolecules, such as proteins and/or small molecules (such as steroid hormones). The particle formulation typically further includes one or more additional component, for example, one or more stabilizer (e.g., carbohydrates, antioxidants, amino acids, and buffers). Such concentrated particle formulations can be combined with a suspension vehicle to form suspension formulations. The suspension formulation comprises (i) a non-aqueous, single-phase vehicle, comprising one or more polymer and one or more one solvent, wherein the vehicle exhibits viscous fluid characteristics, and (ii) a highly concentrated drug particle formulation. Devices for delivering the suspension formulations and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas R. Alessi, Ryan D. Mercer, Catherine M. Rohloff, Bing Yang
  • Publication number: 20100092474
    Abstract: The invention provides combinations comprising (or consisting essentially of) one or more ancillary compound(s) and a compound of the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyl and optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an optionally substituted acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and optionally substituted mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino; or R3 and R4 together form a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 7 ring members; and NR5R6 forms an optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclic group having 8 to 12 ring members of which up to 5 ring members are heteroatoms selected from oxyg
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Neil James Gallagher, John Francis Lyons, Neil Thomas Thompson, Stephen Murray Yule, Christopher William Murray
  • Patent number: 7696240
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel fused pyrrole derivatives of formula (I) wherein A, Ar, R1, R2, R2? and R2? and n are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds inhibit chymase and can be used as medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: David Banner, Hans Hilpert, Bernd Kuhn, Harald Mauser
  • Publication number: 20100075963
    Abstract: 1-Benzenesulfonyl-1H-indoles, processes for their production and their use as pharmaceuticals, e.g. in the treatment of disorders which are mediated by CCR9, such as e.g. inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Philipp Lehr, Anthony Winiski
  • Publication number: 20100074951
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lag time delayed-release combination pharmaceutical composition comprising of an angiotensin-II-receptor blocker and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, as well as a preparation method thereof. The composition is designed based on chronotherapy in which active ingredients are administered to have different onset times, such that the release of each active ingredient of the composition in body can be lag time delayed to a specific rate. Also, the composition is very effective for the treatment of hypertension and the prevention of complications in patients having metabolic syndromes which show diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery diseases and the like. More specifically, the composition is a drug delivery system designed such that the release of each drug is controlled to a specific rate, and it can show the most ideal effect, when it is absorbed in body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: HANALL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Wuk Kim, Sung Soo Jun, Young Gwan Jo, Ja Seong Koo, Jae Woon Son
  • Publication number: 20100076052
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising perindopril or its salts, isomers, enantiomers, polymorphs, metabolites, solvates, hydrates, and mixtures thereof, and at least one surface stabilizer. Also disclosed are methods of stabilizing perindopril in the formulations, and polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymers as surface stabilizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Janardhanan Anand Subramony, Jyotsna Rath, Prangya Paramita Pati
  • Publication number: 20100075923
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of enhancing TGF-? signaling in a subject comprising administering to said subject a clathrin-dependent endocytosis inhibitor in an amount sufficient to enhance TGF-? signaling. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of treating a condition associated with decreased TGF-? signaling in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient a clathrin-dependent endocytosis inhibitor in a therapeutically effective amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jung San Huang, Shuan Shian Huang
  • Publication number: 20100076044
    Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory bowel disease. Also disclosed is an agent for inhibiting the production of TNF-?. A therapeutic or prophylactic agent for inflammatory bowel disease comprising at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of lysine, histidine, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophan, glutamine, glycine, cysteine, cystine and threonine, the amino acid being administered at a dose of 0.1 to 4000 mg/kg per day; and a TNF-? production inhibitor comprising an amino acid selected from the group consisting of histidine, phenylalanine and tryptophan, the amino acid being administered at a dose of 0.1 to 4000 mg/kg per day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Hideki MATSUMOTO, Tomohisa Okutsu, Tomoko Takeda, Hideki Suzuki, Tetsuo Yano, Masaki Hashimoto, Miho Ono, Manabu Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7683092
    Abstract: Novel crystalline forms of two indole compounds connected to phenoxyalkylcarboxylic acid groups are selective PPAR gamma partial agonists that are useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, dyslipidemia, and the metabolic syndrome. The novel crystal forms include a crystalline free acid dihydrate and crystalline free acid anhydrate of one compound and several crystalline forms of the free acid and the sodium salt of the second compound. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these novel crystal forms, processes to prepare the crystal forms and their pharmaceutical compositions, and uses of the crystal forms in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and other PPAR gamma modulated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dalian Zhao, Jean-Francois Marcoux, David Boardman, Aquiles E. Leyes
  • Publication number: 20100069454
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating, immuno-allergical diseases, autoimmune diseases, and organ or tissue rejection following transplantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Novaremed Limited
    Inventor: Eliahu Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20100063068
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds of formula I, II, III, IV, and V, including their salts, as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Pracitto, John F. Kadow, John A. Bender, Brett R. Beno, Katharine A. Grant-Young, Ying Han, Piyasena Hewawasam, Andrew Nickel, Kyle E. Parcella, Kap-Sun Yeung, Louis S. Chupak
  • Patent number: 7674818
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I are provided: wherein: R1, R2, and R3, are as defined herein, as well as pharmaceutical composition and methods using the compounds as inhibitors of plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) and as therapeutic composition for treating conditions resulting from fibrinolytic disorders, such as deep vein thrombosis, coronary heart disease and pulmonary fibrosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Lee Dalton Jennings, Hassan Mahmoud Elokdah, Geraldine Ruth McFarlane
  • Patent number: 7674815
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I processes for their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Christoph Faeh, Holger Kuehne, Thomas Luebbers, Patrizio Mattei, Cyrille Maugeais, Philippe Pflieger
  • Publication number: 20100055073
    Abstract: An orally administrable nutritional formulation for use in the treatment of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g. Autism, Asperger disorder or Retts disorder) contains free amino acids as the sole source of protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew Sean Lynch, Kerry Louisa Hambleton, Stephen Leyland Smith
  • Publication number: 20100055173
    Abstract: The present invention provides a controlled absorption formulation in which modified release of the active ingredient preferentially occurs in the lower gastrointestinal tract, including the colon. The formulation supports a significantly higher bioavailability of the active ingredient in the body of the subject than that can be achieved from the currently used conventional formulation, such that therapeutically significant plasma levels of statin are maintained for an extended period after administration. The formulation preferably features a core, a subcoat surrounding the core comprising at least one water soluble hydrophilic carrier and an outer coating. The core is optionally and preferably in the form of a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Adel Penhasi, Maxim Gomberg
  • Publication number: 20100056520
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to formulations of inhibitors of phospholipase enzymes, such as cytosolic PLA2, compositions containing the same and processes for manufacture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Frances Anne Donahue, Marc Sadler Tesconi, Mannching Sherry Ku
  • Publication number: 20100048589
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein A, B, L, Q, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Raymond W. Colburn, Scott L. Dax, Christopher M. Flores, Donald W. Ludovici, Jay M. Matthews, Mingde Xia, Xiaoqing Xu, Mark A. Youngman, Bin Zhu
  • Patent number: 7662848
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing Fluvastatin Sodium salt by basic hydrolysis of its alkyl ester. The reaction is performed in conditions suitable to allow a selective hydrolysis of the desired syn isomer, while the unwanted anti isomer is removed by extraction, thus reducing its content in the final product; this diastereomer is the main impurity of Fluvastatin sodium salt and its ester precursor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: F.I.S. Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici S.p.A.
    Inventor: Marco Fachini
  • Patent number: 7659304
    Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (I) or a salt thereof is provided: wherein X represents a halogen atom; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, substituted or unsubstituted C2-6 alkenyl group, substituted or unsubstituted C2-6 alkynyl group, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group, substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl group, substituted or unsubstituted acyl group, substituted or unsubstituted arylsulfonyl group, substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkylsulfonyl group, substituted or unsubstituted C2-7 alkoxycarbonyl group, or hydroxyl group; R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-21 alkyl group; R3, R5, and R6 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or halogen atom; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group; and R7 represents a hydrogen atom or substituted or unsubstituted C1-21 hydrocarbon group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Inventors: Masanori Somei, Atsuhiko Hattori, Nobuo Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20100029742
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of the mono-sodium salt of D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, their use in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, and processes for their preparation. In particular, the present invention relates the crystal modification 1 (polymorphic form F), the crystal modification 2 (polymorphic form I), and the crystal modification 3 (polymorphic form X) of the mono-sodium salt of D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Apotex Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Fat Tam, Blaise N'Zemba, Regis Leung-Tuong, Yingsheng Wang, Yanqing Zhao, Lily Yu
  • Publication number: 20100029598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to extended benzamide derivatives of the general formula I, to processes for preparation thereof and to use thereof for production of pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of disorders and indications associated with the EP2 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Bayer Schering Pharma AG
    Inventors: Marcus Kopitz, Bernhard Lindenthal, Antonius Ter Laak, Tim Wintermantel, Olaf Peters, Gernot Langer, Nico Braeuer, Bernd Buchmann
  • Publication number: 20100016295
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain biphenyl amino acid compounds, compositions, and methods for treating or preventing obesity and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Bayer Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Roger A. Smith, Derek Lowe, Tatiana Shelekhin, Georgiy Bondar, Philip Coish, Stephen J. O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20100008976
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds having the general structural formula (formula I) for use in a diagnostic method or a method for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Westfallsche Wilheims Universitat Munster
    Inventors: Andreas Hensel, Thomas Hofmann, Alexandra Deters, Timo Stark
  • Publication number: 20100010026
    Abstract: Methods of utilizing a combined administration or a unit dosage of a combination of an HMG-CoA inhibitor and omega-3 fatty acids for the reduction of apolipoprotein-B levels. The methods are especially useful in the treatment of patients with hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (CHD), vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease and related conditions, and for the prevention or reduction of cardiovascular, cardiac, and vascular events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Roelof M.L. RONGEN, Robert A. SHALWITZ, Douglas KLING, Ralph T. DOYLE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100009970
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions, methods, and kits useful in the treatment of viral diseases. In certain embodiments, the viral disease is caused by a single stranded RNA virus, a flaviviridae virus, or a hepatic virus. In particular embodiments, the viral disease is viral hepatitis (e.g., hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E) and the agent or combination of agents includes sertraline, a sertraline analog, UK-416244, or a UK-416244 analog. Also featured are screening methods for identification of novel compounds that may be used to treat a viral disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Combinatorx (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Johansen, Christopher M. Owens, Christina Mawhinney, Todd W. Chappell, Alexander T. Brown, Michael G. Frank, Michael A. Foley, Ralf Altmeyer, Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 7645752
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: which are modulators of the 5-hydroxtryptamine-6 and 5-hydroxytryptamine-2A receptors and which are inhibitors of norepinephrine reuptake. The compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutical composition thereof, are useful in the treatment of disorders related to or associated with the 5-hydroxytryptamine-6 and 5-hydroxtryptamine-2A receptors or with norepinephrine reuptake inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Robert E. McDevitt, Yanfang Li, Albert J. Robichaud, Gavin D. Heffernan, Richard D. Coghlan, Ronald C. Bernotas
  • Publication number: 20100004309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dietary compositions comprising reduced level of methionine, tryptophan, all amino acids, or protein, dietary compositions comprising glycerol as a substitute for monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, and hypocaloric or calorie free diets with reduced level of energy, carbohydrates, or protein. Also disclosed are methods of using these compositions and diets, as well as fasting, to protect subjects against chemotherapy, radiotherapy, oxidative stress, or aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: University of Southern California
    Inventor: Valter Longo
  • Publication number: 20090324741
    Abstract: An injectable polymer-lipid blend is provided. The blend may provide a localized drug delivery system for a pharmaceutically active agent. The blend may be prepared from a chitosan-based material, fatty acid and phospholipid. The chitosan-based material may be a water soluble chitosan derivative. The fatty acid may be a fatty acid or a fatty aldehyde, such as laurinaldehyde, having an acyl chain length of C8-C16. The rheological properties of the blend relates to the ratio of the components and to the acyl chain length of the fatty acid. The injectable system is well suited for the delayed release of pharmaceutically active agents in the treatment of cancer and other diseases requiring localized drug delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventors: Christine ALLEN, Justin GRANT, Jaepyoung CHO, Patrick LIM SOO, Micheline PIQUETTE-MILLER
  • Publication number: 20090326037
    Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, in particular to searching and developing novel medicinal agents for treating and preventing viral infections, mainly influenza viruses. The aim of said invention is to develop more efficient and low toxic medicinal agents by combining arbidol and the analogs thereof with a preparation exhibiting another mechanism of action. Said combinations enhances the efficiency of the preparation small doses and makes it possible to reduce the probability of side effects and appearance of virus resistant strain by reducing the dose. The result is attained by the combined use of arbidol and the analogies thereof with at least one type of preparation selected from the following group of antiviral preparations: ribavirin, zanamivirin, oseltavirin, peramirin, amantadin or remantadin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Irina Anatolievna Leneva
  • Publication number: 20090318492
    Abstract: Indole and indole-related compounds, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Tomasz Glinka, Michael James Cope, Elizabeth Goka, Jun Shao, Shiah-yun Chen, Jerry M. Buysse
  • Publication number: 20090317377
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the treatment or prevention of trigeminal nerve-associated pain, in particular chronic, acute and procedural-related pain. The methods comprise administration of analgesic agents to the trigeminal nerve system which results in analgesia to the facial or head region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Yeomans, William H. Frey, Daniel I. Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20090318528
    Abstract: New (2R,4R) monatin monosodium salt hydrate crystals characterized by having specific characteristic X-ray diffraction peaks provide general-purpose, stable, and safe monatin sodium salt crystals incorporating no organic solvent. These crystal may be prepared by a method that requires no organic solvent in the crystallization, separation, and drying steps. These crystal are useful as sweeteners and for the preparation of orally consumed products, such as foods, beverages, pharmaceutical products, topical pharmaceutical products, and feeds containing general-purpose, stable, and safe monatin sodium salt crystals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC
    Inventors: Kenichi MORI, Eriko ONO
  • Publication number: 20090312391
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preventing the development of cancer or neurodegenerative diseases by administering N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), melatonin, or a combination thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for diagnosing cancer and/or neurdegenerative disease by detecting or determining the amount of dopamine metabolites, 4-CE, 2-CE, methylation of CE or CE-Q conjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Prevention, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Ercole L. Cavalieri, Eleanor Rogan
  • Publication number: 20090312366
    Abstract: The present application is directed to novel P2X7R antagonists that are indol-3-carboxamide or azaindole-3-carboxamide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and their use for the prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of diseases mediated by P2X7R activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: AFFECTIS PHARMACEUTICALS AG
    Inventor: Michael Bös
  • Publication number: 20090305995
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted F3-Phe-trp-F 3-Lys-beta-tri-peptides and derivatives thereof, a process for their preparation, pharmaceutical preparations which contain these compounds which are agonists/antagonists of somatostatin receptors, as active agents for the treatment of disorders which can be influenced by a modulation of somatostatin receptor activity, in particular somatostatin receptor sst4 activity, by the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Karl Heinz Krawinkler, Peter Meier, Bernard Faller
  • Publication number: 20090306171
    Abstract: Indole and indole-related compounds according to the formula (I) or (II) optionally having additional heteroatoms, compositions and methods are disclosed. The compounds of the invention are useful as phospholipase inhibitors. The compounds and compositions of the invention are useful for treatment of phospholipase-related conditions, such as insulin-related, weight-related and/or cholesterol-related conditions in an animal subject. Formula (I), formula (II). R4 being a moiety represented by formula (C4-II-C), R3 being a moiety represented by formula (C3-I or C3-II).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Han-Ting Chang, Dominique Charmot, Tomasz Glinka, Michael James Cope, Elizabeth Goka, Jun Shao, Shiah-yun Chen, Jerry M. Buysse
  • Patent number: 7625944
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that inhibit the activity of plasma kallikrein (PK) and methods of preventing and treating the formation of thrombin during or after a PK dependent disease or condition, for example, after fibrinolysis treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Activesite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukanto Sinha, Tamie Jo Chilcote
  • Publication number: 20090291978
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of histone deacetylase activity, and are useful in the treatment of, for example, cancers, wherein R1 is a carboxylic acid group (—COOH), or an ester group which is hydrolysable by one or more intracellular carboxyesterase enzymes to a carboxylic acid group; R2 is the side chain of a natural or non-natural alpha amino acid; Y is a bond, C(?O)—, —S(?O)2—, —C(—O)O—, —C(O)NR3—, —C(?S)—NR3, —C(?NH)NR3 or —S(?O)2NR3— wherein R3 is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl; L is a divalent radical of formula -(Alk1)m(O)n(Alk2)p— wherein m, n and p are independently 0 or 1, Q is (i) an optionally substituted divalent mono- or bicyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic radical having 5-13 ring members, or (ii), in the case where both m and p are 0, a divalent radical of formula —X2-Q1- or -Q1-X2— wherein X2 is —O—, S— or NRA— wherein RA is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C3 alkyl, and Q1 is an optionally substituted divalent mono- or bicyclic carbocyclic or hetero-cyclic r
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: CHROMA THERAPEUTICS LTD.
    Inventors: Alan Hornsby Davidson, Sanjay Ratilal Patel, Francesca Ann Mazzei, Stephen John Davies, Alan Hastings Drummond, David Festus Moffat, Kenneth William John Baker, Alistair David Graham Donald
  • Patent number: 7618650
    Abstract: The invention concerns the combination of a short-acting hypnotic agent and a compound of formula (I): Wherein X, Y, Z, A, B, D, Ar, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. The combination of this invention is useful in treating a variety of sleep disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc
    Inventors: Gary Emmons, Sathapana Kongsamut, Craig N. Karson, Corrine M. Legoff
  • Publication number: 20090281160
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the synthesis of ketomethylene derivatives of the tripeptide Phe-Gly-Pro (“keto-ACE”, compound 5a) and analogues thereof. The synthesis process proceeds via an ?,?-unsaturated keto intermediate. A key feature of the process involves a Horner-Emmons olefination of the, -unsaturated keto-phosphonate with ethyl glyoxylate. Keto-ACE analogues produced by the process of the invention display C-domain selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Edward Sturrock, Aloysius Nchinda, Kelly Chibale
  • Patent number: 7615572
    Abstract: Methods for increasing D-Serine concentration and reducing concentration of the toxic products of D-Serine oxidation, for enhancing learning, memory and/or cognition, or for treating schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, ataxia or neuropathic pain, or preventing loss in neuronal function characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases involve administering to a subject in need of treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halo, nitro, alkyl, acyl, alkylaryl, and XYR5; or R1 and R2, taken together, form a 5, 6, 7 or 8-membered substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic group; X and Y are independently selected from O, S, NH, and (CR6R7)n; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl or M+; M is aluminum, calcium, lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc ion or a mixture thereof; Z is N or CR4; R4 is from selected from hydrogen, halo, nitro, alkyl, alkylaryl, and XYR5;
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Q. Kevin Fang, Seth Hopkins, Michele Heffernan, Milan Chytil
  • Publication number: 20090275551
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to method of using fluvastatin, alone or in combination with ezetimibe, be used to (1) lower cholesterol level, (2) treat hypercholesterolemia, (3) treat mixed dyslipidemia and/or (4) inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis in patients who experienced muscle-related side effects (MRSE). The present disclosure also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising ezetimibe and fluvastatin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Evan A. Stein, Claudio Ruben Gimpelewicz
  • Publication number: 20090275572
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed which are Fab I inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: William H. Miller, Kenneth A. Newlander, Mark A. Seefeld, Irene N. Uzinskas, Walter E. Dewolf, JR., Dalia R. Jakas