Bicyclo Ring System Having The Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/469)
  • Publication number: 20140350045
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the synthesis of substituted phenoxymethylpropionic acid and related compounds. The compounds are useful for inhibiting the formation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: IRAJ LALEZARI, JILL FABRICANT
  • Publication number: 20140348926
    Abstract: The application discloses a formulation and method for increasing bioavailability of an orally administered drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Amnon Hoffman, Abraham J. Domb, Anna Elgart, Irina Cherniakov
  • Publication number: 20140343107
    Abstract: The invention provides retinoic acid receptor (RAR) selective agonists and formulations thereof for the treatment of disease or for inducing a medically beneficial effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: QuRetino Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Ferenc Makra
  • Publication number: 20140343078
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes are provided that can be used for improving the treatment of diseases by preventing degradation of drugs or other molecules by cytochrome P450 2D6. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that can act as boosters to improve the pharmacokinetics, enhance the bioavailability, and enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs that undergo in vivo degradation by cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Michael EISSENSTAT, Dehui DUAN, Ji-Hye KANG
  • Patent number: 8889734
    Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a novel process for the preparation of N-[2-n-butyl-3-{4-[(3-dibutylamino)propoxy]benzoyl}-1-benzofuran-5-yl]methanesulfonamide of formula I: and the new intermediates of the preparation process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: SANOFI
    Inventors: Antal Friesz, Zsolt Dombrady, Mariann Csatarine Nagy
  • Publication number: 20140336205
    Abstract: Small molecule xanthine oxidase inhibitors are provided, as well as methods for their use in treating gout or hyperuricemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Changyi Chen, Jian-Ming Lu, Qizhi Yao
  • Publication number: 20140336204
    Abstract: Small molecule xanthine oxidase inhibitors are provided, as well as methods for their use in treating gout or hyperuricemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventors: Changyi Chen, Jian-Ming Lu, Qizhi Yao
  • Patent number: 8883199
    Abstract: N-hydroxy-4-{2-[3-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)benzofuran-2-ylcarbonylamino]ethoxy}-benzamide of formula (I): or an addition salt thereof with a pharmaceutically acceptable acid or base, alone or in association with surgery, chemotherapy or hormone therapy treatment or radiotherapy, for use in the treatment of cancer, characterized in that it is administered for 4 consecutive days, that period being followed by 3 consecutive days without any administration of compound of formula (I), with the proviso that the chemotherapy is not FOLFOX.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignees: Les Laboratoires Servier, Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ioana Kloos, Renata Robert, Anne Jacquet-Bescond, Stephane Depil, Marylore Chenel, Sylvain Fouliard, Sriram Balasubramanian
  • Patent number: 8877710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds for treatment that protects the endothelium, prevent pathologic thrombus formation in the microcirculation and preserve platelet number and function and thus may be related to minimizing or preventing development of organ failure, including multiple organ failure (MOF), and, hence, death in critically ill patients by administration of agent(s) limiting the platelets ability to aggregate and form clots and/or by agents modulating/preserving endothelial integrity and/or by agent(s) increasing the rate of thrombus lysis, and Another aspect of the invention related to by a cell-based whole blood viscoelastical haemostatic assay identifying critically ill patients at increased risk of development of organ failure, including multiple organ failure (MOF) and death.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Righospitalet
    Inventors: Par Johansson, Sisse Rye Ostrowski
  • Publication number: 20140315881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma (ROR?) modulators and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by ROR?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Erkan Baloglu, Gary J. Bohnert, Shomir GHOSH, Mercedes Lobera, Darby R. Schmidt, Leonard Sung
  • Publication number: 20140309296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to budiodarone formulations which comprise a solution comprising benzyl alcohol and budiodarone, wherein the budiodarone has an aqueous solubility of about 200 mg/ml to about 1250 mg/ml when contacted with an aqueous solution. The budiodarone formulations can be highly concentrated and stored with stability, yet the formulations are also dilutable and can be delivered to a subject with ease and immediacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ARMETHEON, INC.
    Inventor: Pascal J. DRUZGALA
  • Patent number: 8859599
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds of general formula (I): Method of preparation and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignees: CNR—Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (I.R.S.T.) S.r.l.
    Inventors: Greta Varchi, Andrea Guerrini, Anna Tesei, Giovanni Brigliadori
  • Patent number: 8859616
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stimulating hair growth in a mammalian species or converting vellus hair or intermediate hair to terminal hair or stimulating hair follicles to increase hair growth and one or more properties selected from the group consisting of luster, sheen, brilliance, gloss, glow, shine or patina of hair associated with the follicles or increasing one or more of: length, thickness, number, and density, of eyelash hair or eyebrow hair comprising applying to the skin of a patient a composition comprising an effective amount of an EP3 agonist or an EP4 agonist prodrug or a mixture thereof. Such compositions which are used in treating the skin or scalp of a human or non-human animal may comprise an effective amount of 3, 7 or 3 and 7 thia prostanoic acid. A mixture of 3,7-dithia PGE1 and 3,7-dithia PGE1-isopropyl ester is preferred for this treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Jenny W. Wang, David F. Woodward
  • Publication number: 20140301976
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Erik J. VERNER, Martin SENDZIK, Chitra BASKARAN, Joseph J. BUGGY, James ROBINSON
  • Publication number: 20140303245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sustained release compositions of prostacyclin, as well as uses thereof, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ascendis Pharma A/S
    Inventors: Kennett Sprogøe, Harald Rau, Ulrich Hersel, Thomas Wegge, Oliver Keil, Joachim Zettler
  • Publication number: 20140296330
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
  • Publication number: 20140296332
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
  • Publication number: 20140296331
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
  • Publication number: 20140271953
    Abstract: Methods of using extracts of Melicope to impart anti-lipid benefits to skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from an over-production of lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Uma Santhanam, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, John W. Lyga
  • Publication number: 20140275172
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzo-fused heterocyclic derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by GPR120. More particularly, the compounds of the present invention are agonists of GPR120, useful in the treatment of, such as for example, Type II diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Zhihua Sui, Nalin Subasinghe
  • Publication number: 20140275043
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are substituted 3-phenylpropylamine derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Acucela Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir A. Kuksa, Mark W. Orme, Feng Hong, Ryo Kubota
  • Publication number: 20140275093
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein ring A, X1, X2, X3, R2, R4b, R10, and G have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Blackburn, Kenneth M. Gigstad, Sean J. Harrison, He Xu
  • Publication number: 20140275238
    Abstract: There are provided inter alia methods and compounds useful for decreasing choroidal neovascularization in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: JENNY W. WANG, DAVID F. WOODWARD
  • Publication number: 20140275239
    Abstract: Dronedarone formulations. Formulations of dronedarone are disclosed that provide consistent release and absorption of dronedarone that is independent of food ingestion. The disclosed formulation achieves this result through the inclusion of rate-controlling polymers, such as cellulose derivatives, acrylic polymers, and natural polymers. The dosage form may be prepared through blending, dry granulation, or wet granulation, followed by compression into a tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas D. Reynolds, Boyong Li
  • Patent number: 8835659
    Abstract: The present invention refers to compounds of formula (I): as well as to a method for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and use thereof for the treatment and/or chemoprevention of cancer, aging related diseases or processes, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignees: Ikerchem, S.L., Universidad del Pais Vasco
    Inventors: Fernando Pedro Cossio Mora, Leire Lidia Arias Echeverría, Yosu Ion Vara Zalazar, Eneko Aldaba Arévalo, Eider San Sebastián Larzabal, Aizpea Zubia Olascoaga
  • Publication number: 20140248375
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to new chemical combinations and methods for their use in the treatment of proliferative diseases and in particular cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: BIONOMICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Gabriel Kremmidiotis, Annabell Leske, Tina Lavranos
  • Publication number: 20140248381
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for inhibiting vascular aging comprising a compound of Chemical formula 1, a derivative thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Si Young Cho, Chan Woong Park, Dae Bang Seo, Wan Gi Kim, Sang Jun Lee
  • Publication number: 20140249199
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to TAK1 inhibitors, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions having a compound of formula (I), and methods of treating or preventing cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition having a compound of formula (I) to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: HEALTH RESEARCH, INC., EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Spandan Chennamadhavuni, Andrei Bakin
  • Publication number: 20140249215
    Abstract: Abexinostat tosylate of formula (II): and its crystalline form I characterised by its X-ray powder diffraction diagram, its Raman spectrum and its solid-state 13C CP/MAS NMR spectrum. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: PHARMACYCLICS, LES LABORATOIRES SERVIER
    Inventors: Anne PIMONT-GARRO, Philippe LETELLIER
  • Publication number: 20140243310
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Tohru Yamashita, Takuya Fujimoto, Ryo Mizojiri, Kazuko Yonemori, Hideki Hirose, Zenichi Ikeda, Ikuo Fujimori, Kyoko Toyofuku, Tsuneo Yasuma, Nobuyuki Matsunaga
  • Patent number: 8815864
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the group (Het)Ar is defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Eckhardt, Elke Langkopf, Holger Wagner
  • Publication number: 20140235649
    Abstract: A method of treating a mammalian subject afflicted with a disease characterized by a loss of protein function caused by a genetic abnormality associated with the disease comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a protein phosphatase 2A inhibitor or a histone deacetylase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: LIXTE BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John S. Kovach, Zhengping Zhuang, Jie Lu, Chunzhang Yang, Russell Lonser
  • Patent number: 8809376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups R1, R2 and m are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Matthias Eckhardt, Elke Langkopf, Stefan Peters
  • Patent number: 8809389
    Abstract: A composition comprising an alkynyl phenoxy compound of Formula (I) as a synergist and a pesticidal active ingredient is described, wherein R1 and R2, similar or different, are (C1-C4)alkyl or R1O— and R2O— together represent a group —O—CH2—O—, —O—CH(CH3)—O, —O—CH2—CH2—O—, —O—CH2—CH2—, R3 is (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)alkenyl or —B—(CH2—CH2—O)z-R6 where B is —CH2—O— or —O—, z is 0, 1 or 2 and R6 is (C1-C4)alkyl; R4 is hydrogen or methyl; R5 is hydrogen or methyl; x is an integer from 1 to 2; y is 0, 1 or 2; with the proviso that when R3 is —B—(CH2CH2—O)z-R6, y is 1 and 5-(propargyloxy)-benzo[1,3]dioxole is excluded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Endura S.p.A., Rothamsted Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Valerio Borzatta, Elisa Capparella, Leni Moroni, Graham Moores, Despina Philippou
  • Publication number: 20140228402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination which comprises fingolimod and at least antidepressant compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Matthias Meergans, Ferenc Tracik, Katrin Schuh
  • Publication number: 20140221431
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor of benzamides and use thereof. The inhibitor has good efficacy in treating diseases caused by abnormal gene expression, such as tumours, endocrine disorders, immune system diseases, genetic diseases and nerve system diseases. The histone deacetylase inhibitor of benzamides is a compound of the following general chemical structural formula (I) or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry, Sinopharm A-think Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Jianqi Li, Qingwei Zhang, Zhidan Jia, Jiajing Wang
  • Publication number: 20140220112
    Abstract: Sparingly water-soluble agents can be formulated as cyclodextrin complexes, however, these water-soluble drug-cyclodextrin complexes dissociate when the complex is administered into patients. The dilution of the complex in the patient leads to the drug being released from the complex, so the drug is not effectively targeted. In contrast, drugs encapsulated in the aqueous core of a lipid vesicles are not released when the liposome is diluted in blood. This invention describes compositions and methods whereby cyclodextrin or polyanionic beta-cyclodextrin drug-complexes are mixed with a preformed liposome containing the amine salts of an acidic compound. This results in the drug cyclodextrin complex being transferred into the liposome where it is stably retained. The liposome-encapsulated drug can then be injected into a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Francis C. SZOKA, JR., Charles O. Noble, Mark E. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20140221339
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel heterocyclic derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. For example, the present invention provides a heterocyclic derivative of the general formula [1] or its tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different aromatic rings, etc., and ring A is a heterocyclic ring. The compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has potent mPGES-1 inhibiting activity and is useful as an agent for the treatment or prevention of a disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, temporomandibular joint disorders, low back pain, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, overactive bladder, malignant tumors or neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: NIPPON SHINYAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hironori Otsu
  • Patent number: 8791157
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes are provided that can be used for improving the treatment of diseases by preventing degradation of drugs or other molecules by cytochrome P450 2D6. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that can act as boosters to improve the pharmacokinetics, enhance the bioavailability, and enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs that undergo in vivo degradation by cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sequoia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eissenstat, Dehui Duan, Ji-Hye Kang
  • Publication number: 20140206761
    Abstract: There is provided a process for the preparation of a compound of formula II, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described in the description. Such compounds may, for example, be useful intermediates in the synthesis of drugs such as Dronedarone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Cambrex Karlskoga AB
    Inventors: Lars O. HANSSON, Anders BERGH, Lars EKLUND
  • Patent number: 8785492
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
  • Publication number: 20140193346
    Abstract: Herbal composition and method for the treatment of inflammatory pain associated with tendonitis, bursitis, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, lower back pain and overexertion, gingivitis and muscle aches, that is compliant with HPUS monographs and/or over-the-counter FDA topical analgesic monograph requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: DRT LABORATORIES LLC
    Inventor: Ronit Arginteanu
  • Publication number: 20140187626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical entities originated from natural sources and further synthesized for therapeutic uses. More particularly, the present invention relates to norcantharidin analogues synthesized by a transition metal-catalyzed alkynylation of oxanorbornadiene derivatives and their antitumor effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Hong Kong Baptist University
    Inventors: Zhaoxiang BIAN, Chengyuan LIN, Baomin FAN, Huaixue MU, Yongyun ZHOU, Weimin ZENG, Aiping LU, Albert Sun Chi CHAN
  • Publication number: 20140179679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the C-13 molecule (methyl 2-{5-[(3-benzyl-4-oxo-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-5-ylidene)methyl]-2-furyl}-benzoate) and to organic molecules functionally equivalent to the C-13 molecule, capable of inhibiting the binding of an antibody or antibody fragment with the human Syk protein tyrosine kinase, to the use of these molecules for the production of medicaments for the prevention or treatment of diseases dependent on metabolic pathways involving Syk, and also to a method for identifying such molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Piona Dariavach, Pierre Emile Ulysse Martineau, Bruno Villoutreix
  • Publication number: 20140179735
    Abstract: A variety of benzofurans and indole derivatives some with an alkynyl linker are disclosed herein. These compounds are not highly charged at physiological pH and have good bioavailability characteristics. These compounds exhibit selective or at least preferential affinity for the active sites of various sub-sets of protein tyrosine phosphatases. Some of these compounds are excellent inhibitors of Mycobacterium protein tyrosine phosphatase B (mPTPB) a protein tyrosine phosphatase expressed in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and characterized as a virulence factor in the causal agent of tuberculosis. Accordingly, many of these compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful for the treatment of diseases such as tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Zhong-Yin Zhang, Yantao He, Li-Fan Zeng
  • Patent number: 8759350
    Abstract: The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention comprises (1) a carbostyril derivative and (2) a serotonin reuptake inhibitor in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The carbostyril derivative may be aripiprazole or a metabolite thereof, which is a dopamine-serotonin system stabilizer. The serotonin reuptake inhibitor may be fluoxetine, duloxetine, venlafaxine, milnacipran, citalopram, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline or escitalopram. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention is useful for treating patients with mood disorders, particularly depression or major depressive disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tetsuro Kikuchi, Taro Iwamoto, Tsuyoshi Hirose
  • Publication number: 20140171444
    Abstract: The present invention provides aryl- or heteroaryl-diketo acid compounds effective to inhibit an activity of a Mycobacterial malate synthase enzyme or to inhibit a malate synthase activity in other bacteria having the enzyme. The compounds may be phenyl- naphthyl-, or thienyl-substituted diketo acids and carboxylate derivatives thereof. Also provided are methods of treating tuberculosis or other pathophysiological conditions associated with a malate synthase enzyme with the inhibitory compounds and methods of in silico design of the inhibitory compounds. In addition, the present invention provides the inhibitory compounds designed by this method. Furthermore, three-dimensional X-ray crystal structures of the Mycobacterial malate synthase complexed with the inhibitory compounds are provided. Further still a method for stabilizing an aromatic or heteroaromatic diketo acid or its prodrug or close analog in solution by derivatizing at least the ortho position on the aromatic ring is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Joel S. Freundlich, James C. Sacchettini, Inna V. Kriger, Thomas R. Ioerger, Vijay Gawandi
  • Patent number: 8754087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment or prevention of atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter comprising coadministration of a synergistically therapeutic amount of dronedarone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or salts thereof and a synergistically therapeutic amount of ranolazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or salts thereof. Also provided are methods for modulating ventricular and atrial rhythm and rate. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations that are suitable for such combined administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Antzelevitch, Luiz Belardinelli, Alexander Burashnikov, John Shryock, Dewan Zeng
  • Publication number: 20140163025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula I, wherein the groups (Het)Ar and R1 are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular bind to the GPR40 receptor and modulate its activity. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by this receptor, such as metabolic diseases, in particular diabetes type 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias ECKHARDT, Sara FRATTINI, Elke LANGKOPF, Holger WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20140161918
    Abstract: Methods of using adipose septa protein modulators to impart anti-aging benefits to the skin and/or improve skin conditions resulting from weakened or compromised adipose septa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Cheng S. Hwang, Jola Idkowiak Baldys, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga