Chalcogen Bonded Directly To The Five-membered Hetero Ring By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 514/424)
  • Publication number: 20090239867
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof; wherein Y, A, X, R and D are as described. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Publication number: 20090239911
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: having 11?-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and other conditions associated with 11?-HSD type 1 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Owen Brendan Wallace, Yanping Xu, Nancy June Snyder, Jeremy Schulenburg York, Alexei Pavlovych Krasutsky
  • Patent number: 7592364
    Abstract: Therapeutic compounds, compositions, medicaments, and methods are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20090233969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical genus of biaryl substituted nitrogen-attached heterocycles that are inhibitors of LTA4H (leukotriene A4 hydrolase). The compounds have the general formula: They are useful for the treatment and prevention and prophylaxis of inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: DECODE GENETICS EHF
    Inventors: Vincent Sandanayaka, Jasbir Singh, Mahnaz Keyvan, Michael David Krohn, Mark E. Gurney
  • Publication number: 20090227653
    Abstract: A compound comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof is disclosed herein. Y, A, and B are as described herein. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related to these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20090227635
    Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, are disclosed, wherein Y, A, B, and J are as described. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 7585882
    Abstract: Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., 4-(substituted-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone compounds. The compounds of the present invention are of formula I: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Memory Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Allen Hopper, Robert Francis Dunn, Erik Mikal Kuester, Richard Dennis Conticello, Ruiping Liu, Ashok Tehim
  • Patent number: 7585887
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel active compound combinations having very good insecticidal and acaricidal properties and containing (a) cyclic ketoenols having the formula ?in which the groups W, X, Y, Z, A, B, D, and G have the meanings given in the disclosure, and (b) the active compounds (1) to (29) listed in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Reiner Fischer, Christoph Erdelen
  • Publication number: 20090215734
    Abstract: Inhalation solutions for administration of muscarinic antagonists for the treatment of breathing disorders, such as COPD, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: ELEVATION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: William Gerhart
  • Publication number: 20090215857
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, J, Z, and R20 have any of the values defined therefore in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of disorders and conditions including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, neuropathic pain, urinary incontinence, generalized anxiety disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and fibromyalgia. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Pfizer Products Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Bruno Lanni, Scott Edward Lazerwith, Susan Mary Kult Sheehan, Anthony Jerome Thomas
  • Publication number: 20090215736
    Abstract: This invention provides caspase inhibitors of formula I: wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is hydrogen, —CHN2, R, CH2OR, CH2SR, or —CH2Y; between R3 and R4 represents a single or double bond; Y is an electronegative leaving group; R2 is CO2H, CH2CO2H, or esters, amides or isosteres thereof; R3 is a group capable of fitting into the S2 subsite of a caspase enzyme; R4 is a hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl or R3 and R4 taken together form a ring; Ring A and Ring B are each heterocyclic rings, and R and R5 are as described in the specification. The compounds are effective inhibitors of apoptosis and IL-1? secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael Mortimore, Andrew Miller, John Studley, Jean-Damien Charrier
  • Publication number: 20090208437
    Abstract: Glycopyrronium bromide, derivatives and/or isomers thereof in combination with one or more active substances selected from a list of substances as recited in the claims and/or in the form of a W/Si emulsion, an O/W gel, a soap gel stick, and/or a surfactant-containing cleansing formula, and corresponding cosmetic preparations, in particular deodorant/antiperspirant preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: BEIERSDORF AG
    Inventors: Michael Woehrmann, Lara Terstegen, Stefan Biel, Thomas Raschke, Svenja-Kathrin Cerv, Werner Zilz, Sven Untiedt, Thomas Nuebel, Uwe Schoenrock, Heiner Max, Helga Biergiesser, Yvonne Eckhard, Heike Miertsch, Heike Foelster, Cornelia Meier-Zimmerer, Bernd Traupe, Inge Kruse
  • Publication number: 20090209491
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of post-proline cleaving enzyme, such as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for using such inhibitors. In particular, the inhibitors of the present invention incorporate a lactam ring in the backbone of the inhibitors. The compounds of the present invention can have a better therapeutic index, owing in part to reduced toxicity and/or improved specificity for the target protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: William W. Bachovchin, Hung-Sen Lai
  • Publication number: 20090209502
    Abstract: A process for preparing dry powder formulations of a glycopyrronium salt for inhalation that have good stability. The process involves (a) micronising a glycopyrronium salt together with an anti-adherent agent, and (b) admixing carrier particles to form the dry powder formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Barbara Haeberlin, Frank Stowasser, Wolfgang Wirth, Anton Baumberger, Stephan Abel, Sebastian Kaerger, Thomas Kieckbusch
  • Patent number: 7576102
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical genus of biaryl substituted nitrogen-attached heterocycles that are inhibitors of LTA4H (leukotriene A4 hydrolase). The compounds have the general formula: They are useful for the treatment and prevention and prophylaxis of inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: deCODE genetics ehf
    Inventors: Vincent Sandanayaka, Jasbir Singh, Mahnaz Keyvan, Michael David Krohn, Mark E. Gurney
  • Publication number: 20090203739
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and uses of compounds of general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended to treat an inflammatory disorder; wherein z X is 1, 2 or 4; X is —CO—Yk—(R1)n or SO2—Yk—(R1)n; k is 0 or 1; Y is a cycloalkyl or polycyloalkyl group (such as an adamantyl, adamantanemethyl, bicyclooctyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropyl group); or is a cycloalkenyl or polycycloalkenyl group; each R1 is independently selected from hydrogen or an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl or alkylamino radical of 1 to 20 carbon atoms (for example of 5 to 20 carbon atoms, of 8 to 20 carbon atoms, of 9 to 20 carbon atoms, of 10 to 18 carbon atoms, of 12 to 18 carbon atoms, of 13 to 18 carbon atoms, of 14 to 18 carbon atoms, of 13 to 17 carbon atoms); or each R1 is independently selected from fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo, hydroxy, oxyalkyl, amino, aminoalkyl or aminodialkyl radical; and n is any integer from 1 to m,
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: David J. Grainger, David John Fox
  • Patent number: 7569598
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the enrichment of the R,R- or S,S-configured glycopyrronium isomers and their thienyl derivatives having the R,S or S,R configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Meda Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Noe, Martin Walter
  • Publication number: 20090192120
    Abstract: The current invention discloses novel methods for the inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthesis (iNOS) and the production of NO. Methods of inhibiting the induction of proinflammatory cytokines are also described. Methods of treating various disease states, such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and septic shock using inhibitors of iNOS and cytokine induction are disclosed. The inhibitors include the exemplary compounds lovastatin, a sodium salt of phenylacetic acid (NaPA), FPT inhibitor II, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and cAMP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventor: Inderjit Singh
  • Publication number: 20090192191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically useful compositions as MMP and TNF inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Braj Bhushan Lohray, Vidya Bhushan Lohray, Mukul R. Jain, Pravin S. Thombare
  • Publication number: 20090186834
    Abstract: Various azetidinone, pyrrolidine, imidazolidine, and oxazolidine derivatives are described, as are pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treatment of diseases using these compounds. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: MICROBIA, INC.
    Inventors: John Talley, Eduardo Martinez, Daniel Zimmer, Regina Lundrigan
  • Publication number: 20090176799
    Abstract: Selective PDE4 inhibition is achieved by 4-(substituted-phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone compounds. The compounds exhibit improved PDE4 inhibition as compared to compounds like rolipram and show selectivity with regard to inhibition of other classes of PDEs. The compounds of the present invention are of formula I: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Liu Ruiping, Mike De Vivo, Hans-Jurgen Ernst Hess, Allen Hopper, Erik Kreuster, Ashok Tehim
  • Patent number: 7557137
    Abstract: There is provided a series of novel substituted gamma-lactams of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined herein, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by ?-secretase and, more specifically, inhibit the production of A?-peptide. The present invention is directed to compounds useful in the treatment of neurological disorders related to ?-amyloid production, such as Alzheimer's disease and other conditions affected by anti-amyloid activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Carl P. Decicco, Andrew J. Tebben, Lorin A. Thompson, III, Andrew P. Combs
  • Publication number: 20090170870
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, where R1-3, R5, R7, a, b, Q, X, X?, X?, Y, Z, and Ar are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: YuHua Ji, Craig Husfeld, Rick Lee, YongQi Mu, Cameron Smith
  • Patent number: 7550453
    Abstract: The invention relates particularly to 2-alkoxy-3,4,5-trihydroxy-alkylamides, preparation thereof, compositions containing them and use thereof as a medicament, particularly as anti-cancer agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma SA
    Inventors: Jidong Zhang, Neerja Bhatnagar, Jean-Marie Ruxer
  • Patent number: 7550502
    Abstract: A compound comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof is disclosed herein. Y, A, and B are as described herein. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related to these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Patent number: 7550448
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound having a structure or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a prodrug thereof. Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Old, Danny T. Dinh
  • Publication number: 20090156562
    Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising colored solutions, colored emulsions, or colored powders of injectable pharmaceuticals wherein said pharmaceuticals are selected from the group consisting of muscle relaxants, hypnotics, induction agents, and anticholinergics. The formulations of the present invention may all be colored using fluorescein. Different colors may be achieved by either varying the concentration of fluorescein, or by combining fluorescein with another dye. The invention is also directed to methods involving the use of said pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Peter D. Winch
  • Patent number: 7547685
    Abstract: Compounds comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof are disclosed herein. Details are provided herein. Compositions, methods, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: David W. Old
  • Publication number: 20090149448
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted phenoxyacetic acids as useful pharmaceutical compounds for treating respiratory disorders, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and processes for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Lilian Alcaraz, Roger Victor Bonnert, Anthony Ronald Cook, Timothy Jon Luker, Rukhsana Tasneem Mohammed, Stephen Thom
  • Patent number: 7544676
    Abstract: Novel sulfamoyl benzamide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the sulfamoyl benzamide compounds, and methods of their pharmaceutical use are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the sulfamoyl benzamide compounds are agonists and/or ligands of cannabinoid receptors and may be useful, inter alia, for treating and/or preventing pain, gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, auto-immune diseases, ischemic conditions, immune-related disorders, hypertension, neurological disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases, for providing cardioprotection against ischemic and reperfusion effects, for inducing apoptosis in malignant cells, for inhibiting mechanical hyperalgesia associated with nerve injury, and as an appetite stimulant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Adolor Corporation
    Inventors: Roland E. Dolle, Karin Worm
  • Publication number: 20090131508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of brivaracetam for the preparation of drugs effective for the prevention or treatment of progressive myoclonic epilepsies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: UCB PHARMA, S.A.
    Inventor: Peter Verdru
  • Patent number: 7534790
    Abstract: Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Cardiome Pharma Corp.
    Inventors: Allen I. Bain, Gregory N. Beatch, Cindy J. Longley, Bertrand M. C. Plouvier, Tao Sheng, Michael J. A. Walker, Richard A. Wall, Sandro L. Yong, Jeff Jiqun Zhu, Alexander B. Zolotoy
  • Publication number: 20090123541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an oral controlled release pharmaceutical composition in the form of a unit dosage form comprising: (a) a highly soluble high dose active ingredient consisting essentially of therapeutically effective amount of levetiracetam or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, and (b) a rate controlling means comprising a rate-controlling agent and/or a coating selected from (i) a active ingredient permeable coating surrounding the unit dosage form, and (ii) an active ingredient impermeable coating covering one or more surfaces but not all the surfaces of the unit dosage form, wherein the composition is in the form of a compact tablet and the levetiracetam or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof is present in an amount ranging from about 55% to about 90% by weight of the tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    Inventors: Yashoraj Rupsinh Zala, Nitin Bhalachandra Dharmadhikari
  • Publication number: 20090124668
    Abstract: The present application describes modulators of MCP-1 of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Percy H. Carter, Robert J. Cherney, Douglas G. Batt, John V. Duncia, Daniel S. Gardner, Soo S. Ko, Anurag S. Srivastava, Michael G. Yang
  • Publication number: 20090117074
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) which are effective inhibitors of histone deacetylases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: NYCOMED GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Maier, Thomas Bar, Thomas Beckers, Astrid Zimmermann, Frank Dullweber, Volker Gekeler
  • Publication number: 20090118335
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having a superior acid secretion inhibitory action, an antiulcer activity and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Atsushi Hasuoka, Terufumi Takagi, Masahiro Kajino, Haruyuki Nishida
  • Patent number: 7524879
    Abstract: Ion channel modulating compounds are disclosed. The compounds of the present invention may be incorporated in compositions and kits. The present invention also discloses a variety of in vitro and in vivo uses for the compounds and compositions, including the treatment of arrhythmia and the production of analgesia and local anesthesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Cardiome Pharma Corp.
    Inventors: Gregory N. Beatch, Bertrand M. C. Plouvier, Tao Sheng, Michael J. A. Walker, Richard A. Wall, Sandro L. Yong, Jeff Jiqun Zhu, Alexander R. Zolotoy
  • Publication number: 20090105256
    Abstract: Prodrugs of ion channeling modulating compounds, including, for example, prodrugs of the ion channel modulating compound of the following formula: are described herein, as well as methods of making and using such prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions containing such prodrugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: Cardiome Pharma Corp.
    Inventors: Lewis Siu Leung Choi, Doug Ta Hung Chou, Allen W. Davidoff, Adewale Eniale, Bertrand M.C. Plouvier
  • Publication number: 20090099154
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical sustained release composition comprising at least one active agent(s), or its tautomeric forms, analogues, isomers, polymorphs, solvates, or salts thereof; preferably an antiviral active agent is provided. Also provided is a process of preparation of such composition and method of using them. The sustained release compositions of the present invention are able to deliver the active agent in a desired manner for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: PANACEA BIOTEC LTD.
    Inventors: Rajesh Jain, Kour Chand Jindal, Sukhjeet Singh, Sanjay Boldhane
  • Publication number: 20090099182
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: having 11?-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and other conditions associated with 11?-HSD type 1 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Renhua Li, Thomas Edward Mabry, Owen Brendan Wallace, Leonard Larry Winneroski, JR., Yanping Xu
  • Publication number: 20090088464
    Abstract: Merged compounds of ion channel modulating compounds, including, for example, merged compounds of the ion channel modulating compound of the following formula: (I) are described herein, as well as methods of making and using such merged compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such merged compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Cardiome Pharma Corp.
    Inventors: Lewis S.L. Choi, Doug Ta Hung Chou, Grace Jung, Bertrand M.C. Plouvier
  • Publication number: 20090082422
    Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched levetiracetam, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: PROTIA, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony W. Czarnik
  • Publication number: 20090082328
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted phenylamino-benzene compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Yingfu Li, Joachim Rudolph, Jacques P. Dumas, Daniel Auclair, Mario Lobell, Marion Hitchcock, Ingo Hartung, Marcus Koppitz, Dominic Brittain, Florian Puehler, Kirstin Petersen, Judith Guenther
  • Publication number: 20090075954
    Abstract: Soft anticholinergic esters of the formulas: wherein R1 and R2 are both phenyl or one of R1 and R2 is phenyl and the other is cyclopentyl; R is C1-C8 alkyl, straight or branched chain; and X? is an anion with a single negative charge; and wherein each asterisk marks a chiral center; said compound having the R, S or RS stereoisomeric configuration at each chiral center unless specified otherwise, or being a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Nicholas S. BODOR
  • Publication number: 20090069326
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: (I) possessing 11?-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, cognitive disorders, and other conditions associated with 11?-HSD type 1 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: John Gordon Allen, Alexei Pavlovych Krasutsky, Owen Brendan Wallace, Yanping Xu, Jeremy Schulenburg York
  • Publication number: 20090069335
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-3, R5-7, a, X, Y, Y?, Y?, and Z are as defined in the specification. These compounds are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to, for example, treat pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: YuHua Ji, Craig Husfeld, YongQi Mu, Rick Lee, Li Li
  • Publication number: 20090069404
    Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched vemakalant, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: PROTIA, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony W. Czarnik
  • Publication number: 20090060922
    Abstract: The compound of formula (I) is a water-stable, long acting ?2-selective adrenoceptor agonist useful as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchoconstriction associated with reversible obstructive airways diseases and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Abolin, H. Scott Wilkinson, Paul McGlynn, William K. McVicar
  • Publication number: 20090062372
    Abstract: A glycopyrronium salt such as glycopyrronium iodide has a lower glass transition temperature than glycopyrronium bromide. It is therefore more suitable for formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Baxter
  • Publication number: 20090060917
    Abstract: The compound of formula (I) is a water-stable, long acting ?2-selective adrenoceptor agonist useful as a bronchodilator in the treatment of bronchoconstriction associated with reversible obstructive airways diseases and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Sepracor Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Abolin, H. Scott Wilkinson, Paul McGlynn, William K. McVicar