Nitrogen Containing Patents (Class 514/459)
  • Publication number: 20030105158
    Abstract: Hydrates of the compound of formula (I) and crystalline forms thereof have excellent storage stability and are useful medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Applicant: SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Masayuki Murakami, Masashi Watanabe, Makoto Yamaoka, Takeshi Honda
  • Patent number: 6566373
    Abstract: The invention relates to 3-hydroxy-and 3-keto-cyclohetero-substituted leucine compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, particularly cathepsin K, and are useful in the treatment of diseases in which inhibition of bone loss is a factor. The 3-hydroxy-or 3-keto-moiety is bonded to a tetrahydrothiophene, tetrahydrothiopyran, tetrahydrofuran or tetrahydropyran ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, SmithKline Beecham p.l.c.
    Inventors: Andrew D Gribble, Ashley Edward Fenwick, Robert W Marquis, Daniel F Veber, Jason Witherington
  • Publication number: 20030092759
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful for treating restless limb syndrome, more particularly restless legs syndrome, restless arms syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder and associated sleep disturbances, regardless of underlying cause.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Faruk S. Abuzzahab
  • Publication number: 20030092637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of xylose compounds with other pharmaceutically active compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combinations, as well as to use of these combinations for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of proliferative disorders. In another aspect, the present invention relates to novel xylose compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and to use of these compounds for the manufacture of a medicament or the treatment of proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Goran Magnusson, Pia Magnusson Hall, Mattias Belting, Niklas Falk, Lars-Ake Fransson, Katrin Mani
  • Publication number: 20030092730
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating brain damage mediated by non-NMDA ionotropic glutamate receptor antagonists are provided. Methods for inhibiting neuronal cell damage and death in the brain following an injury (e.g., ischemic/hypoxic injury) and methods for inhibiting cell damage and death in conditions such as periventricular leukomalacia, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and neonatal stroke, are also provided. These methods generally involve treating a subject with a non-NMDA ionotropic glutamate receptor antagonist. Pharmaceutical and packaged formulations that include non-NMDA ionotropic glutamate receptor antagonists are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventors: Frances E. Jensen, Joseph Volpe, Paul Rosenberg, Pamela L. Follett
  • Publication number: 20030092636
    Abstract: Co-therapy for the treatment and/or prevention of paraesthesia and/or dysesthesia comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of one or more anticonvulsant derivatives with potassium supplements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen D. Silberstein
  • Patent number: 6562843
    Abstract: This invention provides novel substituted 3-pyridyl-4-arylpyrroles, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, useful for treating disorders ameliorated by reducing TNF-&agr; production and/or p38 activity in appropriate cells. This invention also provides therapeutic and prophylactic methods using the instant pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Bullington
  • Publication number: 20030083370
    Abstract: The present invention provides a treatment for angiogenic diseases, including solid tumors. The treatment consists of administering therapeutically active dosages of FC101, resulting in a reduction in endothelial cell proliferation and inhibition of new blood vessel formation. FC101 can also be used as a lead compound to develop other pharmacologically-active compounds, by adding or substituting different functional groups for those already present on the FC101 molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Roy E. Wuthier, Daotai Nie
  • Patent number: 6555558
    Abstract: A microemulsion of pyranone protease inhibitor compounds that is substantially free of alcohol and propylene glycol comprising a pyranone protease inhibitor, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable surfactants, and a polyethylene glycol solvent having a mean molecular weight of greater than 300 but lower than 600, and a lipophilic component comprising medium chain mono- and di-glycerides, and optionally a basic amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shirlynn Chen, Jocelyn A. Gunn
  • Publication number: 20030078213
    Abstract: A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: New England Medical Center, a Massachusetts corporation
    Inventors: Bruce L. Ehrenberg, Anita K. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6552000
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating autism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Van Kammen
  • Publication number: 20030072802
    Abstract: The present invention is an improvement in the treatment of mania and depression by administering topiramate in a sustained-release formulation. The sustained-release formulation of the present invention may also be co-administered with anti-psychotics and anti-depressants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: R.T. Alamo Ventures, Inc.
    Inventor: Neal R. Cutler
  • Patent number: 6545057
    Abstract: Methods and compositions of tricyclic antidepressants for inducing local long-lasting anesthesia and analgesia are provided. The methods and compositions are useful for alleviating acute and chronic pain, particularly useful for treating a localized pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital Inc.
    Inventors: Ging Kuo Wang, Peter Gerner
  • Patent number: 6545022
    Abstract: Novel amines of formulas 1D and 1E are disclosed and are useful as agents in the treatment of epilepsy, faintness attacks, hypokinesia, cranial disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, depression, anxiety, panic, pain, neuropathological disorders, inflammatory diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders, especially IBS. Processes for the preparation and intermediates useful in the preparation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Stephen Bryans, David Christopher Horwell, Clare Octavia Kneen, David Juergen Wustrow
  • Patent number: 6541509
    Abstract: The present invention concerns an unexpected synergistic combination of known antineoplastic agents which provides unexpectedly greater efficacy than the single agents alone. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method of treating neoplasia in a subject in need of treatment, by administering to the subject an amount of paclitaxel effective to treat the neoplasia, in combination with an amount of discodermolide effective to treat the neoplasia, wherein a synergistic antineoplastic effect results. The present invention further provides a synergistic combination of antineoplastic agents, comprising an effective antineoplastic amount of paclitaxel and an effective antineoplastic amount of discodermolide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Inventors: Susan B. Horwitz, Hayley M. McDaid, Laura A. Martello
  • Publication number: 20030060423
    Abstract: The present invention describes therapy for the treatment of dementia, memory disorders and the behavioral, psychiatric and/or psychological manifestations or symptoms associated with dementia or a memory disorder comprising co-therapy with a therapeutically effective amount of one or more acetylcholinesterase inhibitors with one or more anticonvulsant derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventor: Carlos R. Plata-Salaman
  • Publication number: 20030055008
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating dementia and/or behavioral and psychotic disturbances in dementia are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: David B. Marcotte
  • Patent number: 6534532
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel carbanilides of formula (I), in which A, Q, R, X, Z and m have the meanings given in the description. The invention further concerns a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, in their use as microbiocides for controlling undesirable microorganisms both in crop protection and in the protection of materials. Additionally, they are suitable for controlling animal pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Bayer Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Hans-Ludwig Elbe, Bernd-Wieland Krüger, Robert Markert, Ralf Tiemann, Dietmar Kuhnt, Stefan Dutzmann, Klaus Stenzel, Christoph Erdelen, Martin Kugler, Hans-Ulrich Buschhaus
  • Patent number: 6531139
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel pharmaceutical composition based on the use of a particular oil phase which comprises a lipophilic, pharmaceutically active agent, a mixture of diglyceride and monoglyceride in a ratio of from about 9:1 to about 6:4 by weight (diglyceride:monoglyceride) wherein the diglyceride and monoglyceride are mono- or di- unsaturated fatty acid esters of glycerol having sixteen to twenty-two carbon chain length, one or more pharmaceutically acceptable solvents, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable surfactants. The composition is in a form of self-emulsifying formulation which provides high concentration and high oral bioavailability for lipophilic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company
    Inventors: Ping Gao, Walter Morozowich
  • Patent number: 6525182
    Abstract: Provided are reagents and methods useful for the synthesis of guanidinylated compounds. Also provided are methods for assaying molecules, including guanidinylated molecules that modulate viral infection and replication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Murray Goodman, Yitzhak Tor, Tracy Baker, Nathan Luedtke
  • Patent number: 6518303
    Abstract: 2-Phenylpyran-4-one derivatives of formula (I): wherein: R1 represents an alkyl or —NR4R5 group, wherein R4 and R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; R2 represents an alkyl, C3-C7 cycloalkyl, pyridyl, thienyl, naphthyl, tetrahydronaphthyl or indanyl group, or a phenyl group which may be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more halogen atoms or alkyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, methylthio, amino, mono- or dialkylamino, hydroxalkyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; R3 represents a methyl, hydroxymethyl, alkoxymethyl, C3-C7 cycloalkoxymethyl, benzyloxymethyl, hydroxycarbonyl, nitrile, trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl group or a CH2—R6 group wherein R6 represents an alkyl group; and X represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a methylene group; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, processes for their production and synthetic intermediates used in said processes, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Almirall Prodesfarma S.A.
    Inventors: Maria Isabel Crespo Crespo, Juan Miguel Jimenez Mayorga, Carles Puig Duran, Lidia Soca Pueyo
  • Patent number: 6518310
    Abstract: Aminoguanidine and alkoxyguanidine compounds, including compounds of the formula: wherein X is O or NR9 and R1-R4, R6-R9, R11, R12, Ra, Rb, Rc, Y, Z, n and m are set forth in the specification, as well as hydrates, solvates or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that inhibit proteolytic enzymes such as thrombin are described. Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of Formula I. The novel compounds of the present invention are potent inhibitors of proteases, especially trypsin-like serine proteases, such as chymotrypsin, trypsin, thrombin, plasmin and factor Xa. Certain of the compounds exhibit antithrombotic activity via direct, selective inhibition of thrombin, or are intermediates useful for forming compounds having antithrombotic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: 3-Dimensional Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce E. Tomczuk, Richard M. Soll, Tianbao Lu, Cynthia L Fedde, Carl R Illig, Thomas P. Markotan, Thomas P Stagnaro
  • Patent number: 6503884
    Abstract: A method for treating migraine in non-epileptic subjects which involves administering to subjects an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a sulfamate of the following formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: New England Medical Center Hospitals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce L. Ehrenberg, Anita K. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20030004117
    Abstract: Methods for inhibiting angiogensis are disclosed the comprise administering oleouropein and/or the products of its hydrolysis in therapeutically effective amounts. The methods and compositions of the present invention are particularly effective in inhibiting the vascularization of endothelial cells, and may be utilized to treat a wide variety of cancers, ocular diseases, and inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Hamdi K. Hamdi, Jeffrey H. Tavis, Raquel Castellon
  • Patent number: 6495546
    Abstract: Propanolamine derivatives represented by the following formula (I): These derivatives may be &bgr;3 agonists and exert sympathomimetic, anti-ulcerous, anti-pancreatitis, lipolytic and anti-urinary incontinence and anti-pollakiuria activities. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such propanolamine derivatives, methods for the prevention and/or treatment diseases using these propanolamine derivatives, and processes for their preparation are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Taniguchi, Minoru Sakurai, Naoaki Fujii, Kumi Hosoi, Yasuyo Tomishima, Hisashi Takasugi, Hajime Sogabe, Hirofumi Ishikawa, Naomi Hanioka
  • Patent number: 6495523
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant compounds of the general formula I: where X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as herein defined; are useful in treating acute ischemia-induced neurodegeneration, such as occurs during and after stroke, head trauma, spinal injury, non-fatal cardiac arrest, or major surgical procedures. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I as well as methods for their use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Ortho McNeil-Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Costanzo, Bruce E. Maryanoff, Richard P. Shank
  • Patent number: 6495594
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel compositions of biologically active discodermolide compounds which can advantageously be used for immunomodulation and/or treating cancer. The compounds of the subject invention have utility for use in the treatment of cancer, as tubulin polymerizers and as microtubule stabilization agents. The present invention also pertains to the identification of regions of the discodermolide molecule which are responsible for certain aspects of the bioactivity of discodermolide compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.
    Inventors: Sarath P. Gunasekera, Ross E. Longley, Richard A. Isbrucker, Gopal K. Paul, Shirley A. Pomponi, Amy E. Wright
  • Publication number: 20020177723
    Abstract: 2,5-Diaryl tetrahydrofurans, 2,5-diaryl tetrahydrothiophenes, 2,4-diaryl tetrahydrofurans, 2,4-diaryl tetrahydrothiophenes, 1,3-diaryl cyclopentanes, 2,4-diaryl pyrrolidines, and 2,5-diaryl pyrrolidines are disclosed that reduce the chemotaxis and respiratory burst leading to the formation of damaging oxygen radicals of polymorphonuclear leukocytes during an inflammatory or immune response. The compounds exhibit this biological activity by acting as PAF receptor antagonists, by inhibiting the enzyme 5-lipoxygenase, or by exhibiting dual activity, i. e., by acting as both a PAF receptor antagonist and inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2000
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Xiong Cai, Sajjat Hussoin, San-Bao Hwang, David Killian, T.Y. Shen
  • Patent number: 6486198
    Abstract: The application relates to the use of topiramate and related sulfamates for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Jeffrey Berlant
  • Publication number: 20020173507
    Abstract: Selected novel urea compounds are effective for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases, such as cell proliferation or apoptosis mediated diseases. The invention encompasses novel compounds, analogs, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of diseases and other maladies or conditions involving stoke, cancer and the like. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Vincent Santora, Benny Askew, Arup Ghose, Andrew Hague, Tae Seong Kim, Ellen Laber, Aiwen Li, Brian Lian, Gang Liu, Mark Norman, Leon Smith, Andrew Tasker, Christopher Tegley, Kevin Yang
  • Patent number: 6482986
    Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I) wherein A, X, Y, n, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in claim 1. Said compounds are specifically binding to sigma receptors particularly those of the peripheral nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Sanofi-Synthelabo
    Inventors: Robert Boigegrain, Bernard Bourrie, Martine Bourrie, Pierre Casellas, Jean Marc Herbert, Pierre Lair, Dino Nisato, Raymond Paul, Jean Claude Vernieres
  • Patent number: 6472370
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating post traumatic stress disorder, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel P. Van Kammen
  • Publication number: 20020151524
    Abstract: The invention provides fungicidal compounds of formula I and salts thereof: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Aventis CropScience S.A.
    Inventors: Vincent Gerusz, Darren James Mansfield, Joseph Perez, Jean-Pierre Vors
  • Patent number: 6465509
    Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel compounds of Formula I, which are useful in the treatment of cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods of treating cyclooxygenase-2 mediated diseases comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a non-toxic therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Frosst Canada & Co.
    Inventors: Chun-Sing Li, Cheuk Kun Lau, Michel Therien, Petpiboon Prasit
  • Publication number: 20020147157
    Abstract: Combination therapy comprising anti-diabetic agents and anticonvulsant derivatives useful for the treatment of Type II diabetes mellitus and Syndrome X are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Gregory S. Connor
  • Patent number: 6458827
    Abstract: A method of modifying or altering the structure of a 1&agr;-hydroxylated vitamin D compound to increase its biological activity by altering the conformational equilibrium of the A-ring to favor a chair conformation that presents the 1&agr;-hydroxyl in the axial orientation. This is accomplished by either locking the A-ring chair conformation in a geometry having an axially orientated 1&agr;-hydroxyl, or by the addition of one or more substituents to the A-ring which interact with other substituents in the molecule or on the A-ring to provide a driving force to the A-ring to adopt a chair conformation which presents the 1&agr;-hydroxyl in the axial orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski
  • Patent number: 6458830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and n are defined herein. The compounds are of particular use in the treatment or prevention of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation, migraine, emesis and postherpetic neuralgia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd.
    Inventors: Simon Neil Owen, Eileen Mary Seward, Christopher John Swain, Brian John Williams
  • Patent number: 6458843
    Abstract: This invention is related to carbocyclic and heterocyclic substituted semicarbazones and thiosemicarbazones represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein: Y is oxygen or sulfur; R1, R21, R22 and R23 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl; or R22 and R23, together with the N, form a heterocycle; A1 and A2 are independently aryl, heteroaryl, saturated or partially unsaturated carbocycle or saturated or partially unsaturated heterocycle, any of which is optionally substituted; X is one or O, S, NR24, CR25R26, C(O), NR24C(O), C(O)NR24, SO, SO2 or a covalent bond; where R24, R25 and R26 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl or carboxyalkyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Euro-Celtique S.A.
    Inventors: Yan Wang, Sui Xiong Cai, Nancy C. Lan, John F. W. Keana, Victor I. Ilyin, Eckard Weber
  • Publication number: 20020137791
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or their salts or esters: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Applicant: SANKYO COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Takeshi Honda, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, Makoto Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6455579
    Abstract: Disclosed are pyran derivatives, which have distinctive sensitivity to visible light and distinctive luminous ability. The derivatives are useful in photopolymerization, electroluminescence, and dye lasers, and are obtainable through a step of reacting a compound having a 4-cyanomethylene-2-methyl-4H-pyran skeleton with a compound having a 3-formylcoumarin skeleton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Hayashibara Seibutsu Kagaku Kenkyujo
    Inventors: Makoto Satsuki, Akira Shinpo, Yasuyo Ooga, Sadaharu Suga, Atsushi Oda, Hiroshi Tada, Yoshikazu Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 6451766
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) or their salts or esters: [wherein R1 is alkyl or haloalkyl; R2 and R3 each represents hydrogen or aliphatic acyl; X is hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy, or a group of formula RaO—, where Ra is aliphatic acyl; Y is a group of formula RbRcN— or RbRcN—O—, where Rb and Rc each is hydrogen or alkyl; and Z is oxygen or sulfur] have excellent sialidase inhibitory activity and are therefore useful for the treatment and prevention of influenza and other viral diseases where the replication of the virus is susceptible to sialidase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Takeshi Honda, Yoshiyuki Kobayashi, Makoto Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6447809
    Abstract: A dietary supplement for benefitting human bone health includes a calcium source, a source of vitamin D activity, and an osteoblast stimulant. A preferred calcium source is microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, which also contains protein (mostly collagen), phosphorus, fat, and other minerals. A preferred source of vitamin D activity is cholecalciferol, and a preferred osteoblast stimulant is ipriflavone. In addition to these basic ingredients, the composition can further include various other minerals known to occur in bone, vitamin C, and glucosamine sulfate, all of which exert beneficial effects on growth and maintenance of healthy bone. A method for benefitting human bone health involves administering a daily regimen of the dietary supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: Metagenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kim C. Krumhar, Holly A. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020123494
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to acylaminoalkyl-substituted benzenesulfonamide derivatives of the formula (I), 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: Holger Heitsch, Heinrich Christian Englert
  • Patent number: 6441026
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprised of acetocyclopropyl taxotere or a derivatve thereof, and at least one of an alkylating agent, an antimetabolite, a spindle poison, an epidophyllotoxin, an antibiotic, an enzyme, a topoisomerase inhibitor, a platinum coordination complex, a biological response modifier or a growth factor inhibitor is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventor: Marie-Christine Bissery
  • Publication number: 20020111291
    Abstract: Disclosed is a class of compounds which inhibit the enzymatic conversion of fructose-lysine into fructose-lysine-3-phosphate in an ATP dependent reaction in a newly discovered metabolic pathway. According to the normal functioning on this pathway, fructose-lysine-3-phosphate (FL3P) is broken down to form free lysine, inorganic phosphate and 3-deoxyglucosone (3DG), the latter being a reactive protein modifying agent. 3DG can be detoxified by reduction to 3-deoxyfructose (3DF), or it can react with endogenous proteins to form advanced glycation end-product modified proteins (AGE-proteins), which are believed to be a contributing cause of diabetic complications. Also disclosed are therapeutic methods of using such inhibitors to reduce formation of AGE-proteins and thereby lessen, reduce and delay diabetic complications and the effects of glycogen storage diseases, including Fanconi's syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Truman R. Brown, Francis Kappler
  • Publication number: 20020094960
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful for treating depression as monotherapy or combination therapy are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Carlos R. Plata-Salaman, Josue Bacaltchuk, Pedro A.S. Prado-Lima
  • Patent number: 6420369
    Abstract: Anticonvulsant derivatives useful in treating dementia and/or behavioral and psychotic disturbances in dementia are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Assignee: Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventor: David B. Marcotte
  • Patent number: 6417229
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a compound of the formula (I): wherein A, X1, X2 and Q are as defined herein, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof, in the treatment of a disease, condition or disorder of the peripheral or central nervous system, including but not limited to Alzheimer's disease, stroke/cerebral ischemia, head trauma, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, migraine, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, AIDS, age-related cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and prion diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Pfizer Inc
    Inventors: Barbara G. Sahagan, Anabella Villalobos
  • Patent number: 6413947
    Abstract: This invention is to provide a compound of the formula: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered ring; W is a divalent group of the formula: wherein the ring A is an optionally substituted 5- to 6-membered aromatic ring, X is an optionally substituted C, N or O atom, and the ring B is an optionally substituted 5- to 7-membered ring; Z is a chemical bond or a divalent group; R2 is (1) an, optionally substituted amino group in which a nitrogen atom may form a quaternary ammonium, etc., or a salt thereof, which is useful for antagonizing MCP-1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuru Shiraishi, Takahito Kitayoshi, Yoshio Aramaki, Susumu Honda, Tsuneo Oda
  • Publication number: 20020082222
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of neurogenetic disorders, particularly DSM-IV impulse control disorders such as intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, pyromania, pathologic gambling, trichotillomania, and other impulse control disorders such as compulsive buying and problematic Internet use. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention provides methods for treating or controlling symptoms associated with ADHD or PWS comprising the administration of therapeutically effective amounts of compositions containing compounds of the formulas I-V. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides for methods of promoting wound healing comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising the compounds of formulas I-V. Compositions may administered to a wound site via a salve, ointment, or as a component of a bandage or bioadhesive applied to the site of injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew Shapira, Mary Catherine Lessig, Daniel John Driscoll