Additional Hetero Ring Patents (Class 514/422)
  • Patent number: 9440919
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of treating osteoporosis, bone fracture, bone loss, and increasing bone density by administration of compounds of formula (I) or compositions comprising a compound of formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein L1, L2, L4, R1, R4, R5, R6, and s are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: Cayman Chemical Company, Inc., Myometrics, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Douglas Barrett, Fred Lawrence Ciske, Joseph Michael Colombo, Gregory William Endres, Bradlee David Germain, Andriy Kornilov, James Bernard Kramer, Adam Uzieblo, Thomas Allen Owen, James Paul O'Malley
  • Patent number: 9428442
    Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient Clomiphene and, in particular, trans-Clomiphene, using acetic acid or trifluoroacetic acid is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: F.I.S.—FABBRICA ITALIANA SINTETICI S.P.A.
    Inventors: Siro Serafini, Pierluigi Padovan
  • Patent number: 9364458
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: (a) stabilized pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising atrasenstan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and, optionally, another therapeutic agent; (b) methods of using such pharmaceutical dosage forms to treat nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, and/or other conditions; (c) kits comprising such pharmaceutical dosage forms and, optionally, a second pharmaceutical dosage form comprising another therapeutic agent; (d) methods for the preparation of such pharmaceutical dosage forms; and (e) pharmaceutical dosage forms prepared by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Ye Huang, Andrew K. Koski, Katherine E. Peterson
  • Patent number: 9238619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to phenalkylamine derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such phenalkylamine derivatives, and the use of such phenalkylamine derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The phenalkylamine derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignees: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Frauke Pohlki, Udo Lange, Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Berthold Behl, Wilfried Hornberger, Mario Mezler, Charles W. Hutchins, Sean Turner
  • Patent number: 9227930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aminoindane derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminoindane derivatives, and the use of such aminoindane derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminoindane derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: AbbVie Inc., AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frauke Pohlki, Udo Lange, Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Berthold Behl, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 9096619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aminotetraline derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminotetraline derivatives, and the use of such aminotetraline derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminotetraline derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignees: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Udo Lange, Andreas Kling, Berthold Behl, Wilfried Hornberger, Mario Mezler, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 9067871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aminotetraline derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminotetraline derivatives, and the use of such aminotetraline derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminotetraline derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignees: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Udo Lange, Andreas Kling, Berthold Behl, Wilfried Hornberger, Mario Mezler, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 9056830
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides cycloalkyl pyrrolidine compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and/or prevention of various diseases, conditions and syndromes, including central nervous system (CNS) disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and sleep disorder as well as methods for their synthesis. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds of the invention, as well as methods of inhibiting reuptake of endogenous monoamines, such as dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine from the synaptic cleft and methods of modulating one or more monoamine transporter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Liming Shao, Jianguo Ma
  • Patent number: 9051280
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tetraline and indane derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such tetraline and indane derivatives, and the use of such tetraline and indane derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The tetraline and indane derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignees: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Udo Lange, Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Berthold Behl, Frauke Pohlki, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Publication number: 20150148343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sirtuin-modulating compounds, corresponding pharmaceutical compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound, alone and/or in combination with another therapeutic agent, and methods of use thereof. Sirtuin-modulating compounds of the present invention may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Robert B. PERNI, Christopher Oalmann, Chi B. Vu
  • Publication number: 20150147282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical bioadhesive formulations comprising low viscosity, non-liquid crystalline, mixtures of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid and/or at least one tocopherol; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one biocompatible, oxygen containing, low viscosity organic solvent; wherein at least one bioactive agent is dissolved or dispersed in the low viscosity mixture and wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The invention additionally relates to a method of delivery of an active agent comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention, a method of treatment comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention and the use of a preformulation of the invention in a method for the manufacture of a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Fredrik JOABSSON, Margareta LINDEN, Krister THURESSON, Fredrik TIBERG
  • Publication number: 20150148292
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for bone formation, fracture treatment, bone grafting, bone fusion, cartilage maintenance and repair, and methods related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Scott D Boden, Sreedhara Sangadala
  • Publication number: 20150141427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: in which Y, Y1, Y4, Y5, Y6, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the activity of BCR-ABL1 and mutants thereof. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pascal Furet, Robert Martin Grotzfeld, Wolfgang Jahnke, Darryl Brynley Jones, Paul William Manley, Andreas Marzinzik, Saliha Moussaoui, Xavier Francois Andre Pelle, Bahaa Salem, Joseph Schoepfer
  • Publication number: 20150141480
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new class of synthetic carbohydrate receptor compounds comprising Formula I as described herein: (I). Other aspects of the present invention relate to pharmaceutical compositions and pharmaceutical delivery vehicles comprising the compound of Formula (I) The present invention is also directed to methods of treatment and diagnosis that involve the administration of a compound of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Adam B. Braunschweig, Stephen Rieth, Matthew Miner
  • Patent number: 9034791
    Abstract: To provide a method which exerts excellent controlling effects on noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and a compound represented by formula (I): is applied to the field before, at or after sowing a soybean, corn or cotton seed treated with fludioxonil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Hajime Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20150133433
    Abstract: A method for preventing or treating a disease selected from the group consisting of visceral pain, inflammatory pain, osteoarthritis pain, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of the compound of the following formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and n are as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Tsukasa ISHIHARA, Kazuhiro IKEGAI, Ikumi KURIWAKI, Hiroyuki HISAMICHI, Nobuaki TAKESHITA, Ryuichi TAKEZAWA
  • Publication number: 20150133444
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20150133442
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for inhibiting the Pin1 protein, and the treatment of disorders characterized by elevated Pin1 levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Kun Ping Lu, Matthew Brian Boxer, Mindy Irene Emily Davis, Rajan Pragani, Min Shen, Anton Momtchilov Simeonov, Shuo Wei, Xiao Zhen Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150133430
    Abstract: Provide herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from tissue and/or cellular oxygenation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Qing XU, Zhe LI
  • Publication number: 20150133390
    Abstract: Methods for identifying new therapeutic activities for known therapeutic agents, as well as systems for practicing the same, are provided. Aspects of the invention further include are methods and compositions for the treatment of an acute graft rejection (AR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: National Institutes of Health (NIH), U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS), U.S. Govt.
    Inventors: Purvesh Khatri, Atul J. Butte, Minnie M. Sarwal
  • Publication number: 20150126518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to biguanide compounds and use thereof, more particularly, to biguanide derivatives exhibiting excellent effects for inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and inhibition of cancer metastasis and recurrence, a method for preparing the same, a pharmaceutical composition containing the same as an active ingredient, and a method of prevention or treatment of cancer comprising the step of administering an effective amount of the composition to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: HANALL BIOPHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hong Woo KIM, Ji Sun LEE, Hye Jin HEO, Hong Bum LEE, Jae Kap JEONG, Ji Hyun PARK, Seo-il KIM, Young Woo LEE
  • Publication number: 20150126574
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: (a) mandelate salts of atrasentan, (b) pharmaceutical compositions comprising an atrasentan mandelate salt, and, optionally, one or more additional therapeutic agents; (b) methods of using an atrasentan mandelate salt to treat nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, and/or other conditions; (c) kits comprising a first pharmaceutical composition comprising an atrasentan mandelate salt, and, optionally, a second pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more additional therapeutic agents; (d) methods for the preparation of an atrasentan mandelate salt; and (e) atrasentan mandelate salts prepared by such method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Yuchuan Gong, Geoff G. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150126570
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Jan Wasley, Gary J. Rosenthal, Xicheng Sun, Sarah Strong, Jian Qiu
  • Publication number: 20150126485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which Y, Y, R, R 2, R 3 and R 4 are defined in the Summary of the Invention; capable of inhibiting the tyrosine kinase enzymatic activity of the Abelson protein (ABL1), the Abelson-related protein (ABL2) and related chimeric proteins, in particular BCR-ABL1. The invention further provides a process for the preparation of compounds of the invention, pharmaceutical preparations comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Pascal Furet, Robert Martin Grotzfeld, Wolfgang Jahnke, Darryl Brynley Jones, Paul William Manley, Andreas Marzinzik, Xavier Francois Andre Pelle, Bahaa Salem, Joseph Schoepfer
  • Patent number: 9018206
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxamide compounds and their use for the manufacture of a medicament. The carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of calpain (calcium dependant cysteine proteases). The invention therefore also relates to the use of these carboxamide compounds for treating a disorder associated with an elevated calpain activity. The carboxamide compounds are compounds of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, Q, Y, A and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims and the description, the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof. In particular, the compounds have the general formula Ia and Ib in which R1, r, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, Y and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims, including the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignees: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Helmut Mack, Andreas Kling, Katja Jantos, Achim Moeller, Wilfried Hornberger, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 9018244
    Abstract: Benzopyran compounds with strong anti-estrogenic activity and essentially no estrogenic activity are provided, which are OP-1038, which is 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methyl-2-(4-{2-[(3R)-3-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenyl)-2H-chromen-7-ol, and OP-1074, which is (2S)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methyl-2-(4-{2-[(3R)-3-methylpyrrolidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenyl)-2H-chromen-7-ol. OP-1074 is a pure anti-estrogen when tested in the agonist mode and a complete anti-estrogen when tested in the antagonist mode. These compounds are useful for the treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions that are modulated through the estrogen receptor in mammals including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Kushner, David C. Myles, Cyrus L. Harmon, Leslie Carol Hodges Gallagher
  • Publication number: 20150111889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), wherein the residues A, R1 to R5, Z1 and Z2 have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are valuable pharmacologically active compounds for use in the treatment of diverse disorders, for example cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. The compounds of the invention are effective antagonists of the platelet LPA receptor LPAR5 (GPR92) and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activation of the platelet LPA receptor LPAR5, the mast cell LPA receptor LPAR5 or the microglia cell LPA receptor LPAR5 is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of the platelet, mast cell or microglia cell LPA receptor LPAR5 is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I), their use, in particular as active ingredients in medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Marc Nazare, Detlef Kozian, Martin Bossart, Werngard Czechtizky, Andreas Evers
  • Publication number: 20150111888
    Abstract: The present invention provides a small compound targeting at TACC3. The present invention further provides a drug, particularly, an anticancer agent, comprising the small compound targeting at TACC3. A compound represented by the general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or ester derivative thereof binds to TACC3 and inhibits cell growth. Thus, these compounds can be used as drugs, particularly, anticancer agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ryoji Yao, Hiroyuki Osada, Yasumitsu Kondoh
  • Publication number: 20150111943
    Abstract: The hydroxymethylfurfural derivative is represented by the general formula (A) (wherein, R is selected from the group consisting of the following formula (I), (II) HOOCCH2COCO—, (III) HOOCCH2CH2COCO—, and (IV) a hydrogen atom).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Hiroshi Nishioka, Tomohiro Ito, Takahiro Maeda
  • Publication number: 20150111944
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): where A1, A2, A3, A4, G, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and to methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventors: Peter Renold, Jerome Yves Cassayre, Myriem El Qacemi, Jagadish Pabba, Thomas Pitterna
  • Patent number: 9012360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising, firstly, at least one known compound of the formula (I) in which R1 and A have the meanings given in the description and, secondly, at least one further known active compound from groups (2) to (27) listed in the description, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and unwanted acarids and also phytopathogenic fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Jeschke, Robert Velten, Heike Hungenberg, Wolfgang Thielert
  • Patent number: 9012490
    Abstract: Compounds having formulas (I) to (VIII), salts thereof, or combinations thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more these compounds are described herein for the treatment of HIV and neurodegenerative effects caused by HIV. Also provided herein are methods and a kit for inhibiting HIV-1, treating latent HIV in the brain, and preventing HIV-mediated cognitive decline and HIV dementia comprising administering the compounds having the formulas (I) to (VIII) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds having these formulas. The compounds having formulas I through VIII are curcumin analogs which are advantageously characterized as having anti-retroviral, neuroprotective, anti-glucosidase, and anti-HIV integrase properties. In one aspect, the pharmaceutical composition is delivered intranasally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Howard University
    Inventors: Evaristus A. Nwulia, Amol Kulkarni
  • Patent number: 9012494
    Abstract: The N-oxide forms, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein n is 1 or 2; L represents a C1-3alkyl linker optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from C1-4alkyl, C1-3alkyloxy-C1-4alkyl-, hydroxy-C1-4alkyl, hydroxy, C1-3alkyloxy- or phenyl-C1-4alkyl; M represents a direct bond or a C1-3alkyl linker optionally substituted with one or two substituents selected from hydroxy, C1-4alkyl or C1-4alkyloxy; R1 and R2 each independently represent hydrogen, halo, cyano, hydroxy, C1-4alkyl optionally substituted with halo, C1-4alkyloxy- optionally substituted with one or where possible two or three substituents selected from hydroxy, Ar1 and halo; or R1 and R2 taken together with the phenyl ring to which they are attached form naphtyl or 1,3-benzodioxolyl, wherein said naphtyl or 1,3-benzodioxolyl are optionally substituted with halo; R3 represents hydrogen, halo, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkyloxy-, cyano or hydroxy; R4 represents hydrogen, halo,
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventors: Libuse Jaroskova, Joannes Theodorus Maria Linders, Christophe Francis Robert Nestor Buyck, Louis Jozef Elisabeth Van Der Veken, Vladimir Dimtchev Dimitrov, Theo Teofanov Nikiforov
  • Publication number: 20150104491
    Abstract: The present invention provides a sustained release implant for intraocular use to treat elevated intraocular pressure, which implant is configured for intracameral or anterior vitreal administration to a patient with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), said implant comprising a core of an antihypertensive agent surrounded by a polymer, which limits the rate of passage of the antihypertensive agent from the implant into the eye of said patient and said implant provides a linear rate of release of therapeutically effective amounts of said anti-hypertensive agent into the eye for a period of time of between 14 days and 365 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Ruiwen Shi, Patrick M. Hughes, James A. Burke, Michael R. Robinson, Hui Liu
  • Patent number: 9005670
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating cancer comprising inhibiting the activity of p300/CBP histone acetyltransferase (HAT). Also provided are p300/CBP HAT inhibitors for treating a subject having cancer. In addition, the present invention includes biomarkers for p300/CBP HAT inhibition, which are used to i) monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy, and ii) identify anti-cancer agents for use in combination therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Rhoda Myra Alani, Philip A. Cole, Gai Yan, Erin M. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20150099733
    Abstract: Compounds represented by the following formula (I); wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, are useful as hyperglycemic inhibitors having a serine protease inhibitory action and as prophylactic or therapeutic drugs for diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: AJINOMOTO CO., INC.
    Inventors: Takahiro KOSHIBA, Munetaka TOKUMASU, Taisuke ICHIMARU, Koji OHSUMI, Tadakiyo NAKAGAWA, Tatsuhiro YAMADA, Kayo MATSUMOTO, Tamotsu SUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20150099731
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula (I) wherein: X1, X2 and X3 are heteroatoms; R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are independently selected from H, halo, —OH, —NO2, —CN and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; and Z is optionally substituted C1-8 straight-chained or branched aliphatic, optionally containing 1 or more double or triple bonds, wherein one or more carbons are optionally replaced by R* wherein R* is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; an amino acid residue, H, —CN, —C(O)—, —C(O)C(O)—, —C(O)NR1—, —C(O)NR1NR2—, —C(O)O—, —OC(O)—, —NR1CO2—, —O—, —NR1C(O)NR2—, —OC(O)NR1—, —NR1NR2—, —NR1C(O)—, —S—, —SO—, —SO2—, —NR1—, —SO2NR1—, —NR1R2, or —NR1SO2—, wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and optionally substituted aliphatic, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; or where R* is NR1R2, R1 and R2 optionally together with the nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted 5-12 me
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: University of Kentucky
    Inventors: Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan, Xiaochen Wei
  • Publication number: 20150099765
    Abstract: Disclosed are muscarinic agonist compounds including oxadiazole derivatives, compositions and preparations thereof. Also disclosed are methods of synthesizing such oxadiazole compounds. Further disclosed are methods for treating a subject with said muscarinic agonists or a pharmaceutically suitable form thereof to enhance cognitive function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Hendrickson, Jeffrey C. Ockuly, Trevor M. Twose, Melinda L. Verdone, Brent D. Abraham, Richard R. Copp, James G. Farnham, Seth A. Hanson
  • Patent number: 9000005
    Abstract: The present invention relates to highly-pure pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, for example, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and diastereomers thereof. The present invention also relates to methods for preparing highly-pure pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione and pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, for example, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione, 3-(5,6-dihydro-4H-pyrrolo[3,2,1-ij]quinolin-1-yl)-4-(1H-indol-3-yl)pyrrolidine-2,5-dione, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and diastereomers thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ArQule, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshitaka Nakamura, Jo Ooyama
  • Patent number: 9000029
    Abstract: The present invention relates to (S)-proline sulfonamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as described in the description, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use in the prevention or treatment of diseases or disorders related to the orexin system. The present invention also relates to the use of (S)-proline sulfonamide compounds of formula (II) as pharmaceuticals, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (II), and especially their use in the prevention or treatment of diseases or disorders related to the orexin system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Christoph Boss, Christine Brotschi, John Gatfield, Markus Gude, Bibia Heidmann, Thierry Sifferlen, Jodi T. Williams
  • Publication number: 20150093391
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer or metastasis is provided involving administering at least one oncostatin M (OSM) antagonist to a subject, wherein the subject has been diagnosed with cancer. Administration of an OSM antagonist such as a small molecule pharmaceutical is provided as well as an anti-OSM antibody, an anti-OSM aptamer, and an OSM mRNA antagonist. The OSM antagonists were found to inhibit or prevent tumor cell detachment, proliferation and metastasis in several cancer types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Cheryl Jorcyk, Dong Xu
  • Patent number: 8993578
    Abstract: The present invention features interferon- and ribavirin-free therapies for the treatment of HCV. Preferably, the treatment is over a shorter duration of treatment, such as no more than 12 weeks. In one aspect, the therapies comprise administering at least two direct acting antiviral agents without interferon and ribavirin to a subject with HCV infection. For example, the therapies comprise administering to a subject an effective amounts of therapeutic agent 1, therapeutic agent 2 (or therapeutic agent 3), and an inhibitor of cytochrome P450 (e.g., ritonavir).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Barry M. Bernstein, Rajeev M. Menon, Amit Khatri, Sven Mensing, Sandeep Dutta, Daniel E. Cohen, Scott C. Brun, Walid M. Awni, Emily O. Dumas, Cheri E. Klein, Thomas J. Podsadecki
  • Patent number: 8987258
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chromenone analog sirtuin modulator compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, corresponding pharmaceutical compositions and treatment methods and combination therapies thereof for use in increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher Oalmann, Robert B. Perni, Chi B. Vu
  • Publication number: 20150080381
    Abstract: Method of treating alopecia and acne with are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Yueh-tyng Chien
  • Publication number: 20150080632
    Abstract: Marinopyrrole derivatives and methods for their synthesis and use are described herein. The methods of using the compounds include treating and preventing cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Rongshi Li, Said M. Sebti, Yan Liu
  • Patent number: 8981131
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by formula I: wherein, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13 and X are as defined in the specification, in all its stereoisomeric and tautomeric forms and mixtures thereof in all ratios, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable polymorphs and prodrugs. These compounds are useful for treatment of inflammatory disorders including those caused by elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF-? and/or interleukins (IL-1?, IL-6, IL-8). The invention also relates to processes for the manufacture of compounds of formula 1 and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Piramal Enterprises Limited
    Inventors: Dilip Narayanrao Bhedi, Ram Asrey Vishwakarma, Vaishali Deka, Dattatray Maruti More, Manivannan Ramalingam, Ashish Suthar, Roda Dalal, Sapna Parikh, Aditi Amol Tannu
  • Patent number: 8981119
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X and n are described herein. These compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as IK1 channel activators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Tsukasa Ishihara, Kazuhiro Ikegai, Ikumi Kuriwaki, Hiroyuki Hisamichi, Nobuaki Takeshita, Ryuichi Takezawa
  • Publication number: 20150073031
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: (a) mandelate salts of atrasentan, (b) pharmaceutical compositions comprising an atrasentan mandelate salt, and, optionally, one or more additional therapeutic agents; (b) methods of using an atrasentan mandelate salt to treat nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, and/or other conditions; (c) kits comprising a first pharmaceutical composition comprising an atrasentan mandelate salt, and, optionally, a second pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more additional therapeutic agents; (d) methods for the preparation of an atrasentan mandelate salt; and (e) atrasentan mandelate salts prepared by such method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Yuchuan Gong, Geoff G. Zhang
  • Publication number: 20150073004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 that are useful for the preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of diseases caused by abnormal activation of CXCR3 chemokines. The invention relates furthermore to a process for the preparation of said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds and to novel intermediates used in the preparation of said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Imre BATA, Veronika BARTONE BODOR, Attila VASAS, Peter BUZDER-LANTOS, Gyorgy FERENCZY, Zsuzsanna TOMOSKOZI, Gabor SZELECZKY, Zsuzsanna SZAMOSVOLGYI
  • Publication number: 20150065494
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aminostyrylbenzofuran compound of Formula (I), and a pharmaceutical composition comprising same. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprising the compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an isomer, a hydrate, and a solvate thereof as an active ingredient can be useful for the prevention and treatment of degenerative brain diseases caused by accumulation of beta-amyloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Dong Jin Kim, Kyung Ho Yoo, Young Soo Kim, Woong Seo Park, Yong Koo Kang, Hye Yun Kim, Yun Kyung Kim, Ki Duk Park, Maeng Sup Kim, Kwee Hyun Suh, Young Gil Ahn