Polycyclo Ring System Patents (Class 514/700)
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Patent number: 6563008Abstract: Novel intermediates of Formula IV wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification and a process for preparing the same.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.Inventors: Dominique Lesuisse, Jean-Georges Teutsch
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Publication number: 20030045550Abstract: The invention provides therapeutic and biological uses of chemokine-receptor-binding compounds (including chemokine receptor ligands such as chemokine receptor agonists or antagonists), such as naphthoic acid derivatives, including uses in the treatment of disease states mediated by chemokines. The relevant chemokine may for example be stromal cell-derived factor (SDF)-1, and the relevant chemokine receptors may for example be corresponding chemokine receptor (CXCR-4). In other aspects, the invention provides corresponding pharamaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods. In one aspect, for example, the invention provides for the use of 3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid in the treatment of disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Geeta Saxena, Christopher R. Tudan, Ahmed Merzouk, Hassan Salari
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Publication number: 20030008924Abstract: The present invention relates to naturally occurring and chemically synthesized small molecules antagonists of Bcl-2 family proteins. In particular, the present invention provides gossypol derivatives and methods of using gossypol derivatives as antagonists of the anti-apoptotic effects of Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL proteins especially in cancer cells that overexpress Bcl-2 family proteins (e.g., Bcl-2 and/or Bcl-XL).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Shaomeng Wang, Dajun Yang
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Patent number: 6368608Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (I): in which X is one of the radicals: and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Centre International de Recherche Dermatologiques Galderma (C.I.R.D.)Inventor: Jean-Michel Bernardon
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Patent number: 6313163Abstract: Compounds of formula 1 wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of the radicals shown in Formula 2 and in Formula 3, Y is cyclopropyl optionally substituted with one or two R4 groups, the divalent Y radical being substituted by the Z and —CR1═CR1—CR1═CR1 groups on adjacent carbons; X is S, O, or NR5; n is 1 or 2; R1 and R2 independently are H, lower alkyl or fluoroalkyl; R3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, Cl or Br; R4 is lower alkyl, fluoroalkyl or halogen; R5 is H or lower alkyl, and B is hydrogen, COOH or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, COOR8, CONR9R10, —CH2OH, CH2OR11, CH2OCOR11, CHO, CH(OR12)2, CHOR13O, 13 COR7, CR7(OR12)2, CR7OR13O, or tri-lower alkylsilyl, where R7 is an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group containing 1 to 5 carbons, R8 is an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbons, a cycloalkyl group of 5 to 10 carbons or trimethylsilylalkyl where the alkyl group has 1 to 10 carbons, or R8 is phenyl or lower alkylphenyl, R9 and R10 indepType: GrantFiled: August 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Allergen Sales, Inc.Inventors: Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Roshantha A. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 6288126Abstract: A compound having the formula wherein R5 is an [A]—CH3, —[A]—C(OH)ZZ′ or —[A]—C(O)Z″ grouping where —[A]— is an alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene radical or a single bond, and Z, Z′ and Z″ are a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl or aryl radical; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7 and R8 are as defined in the description; the use thereof as a drug, pharmaceutical compositions containing same, a preparation method therefor, and intermediates of said method, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1998Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.Inventors: Dominique Lesuisse, Jean-Georges Teutsch
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Patent number: 6201018Abstract: A triterpene derivative useful for the treatment of hepatic disorders is disclosed. This compound comprises as an active ingredient a triterpene derivative represented by the following formula (IV) or a salt thereof: Y represents a single bond to form a double bond in the ring with Y bonded thereto.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd.Inventors: Kazue Sasaki, Nobuto Minowa, Shoji Nishiyama, Hiroyuki Kuzuhara
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Patent number: 6162445Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (I): in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR1## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Centre International de Recherches Dermatologiques GaldermaInventor: Jean-Michel Bernardon
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Patent number: 6150413Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active triaromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, bone and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 21, 2000Assignee: Centre International de Recherches DermatologiquesInventors: Jean-Michel Bernardon, Philippe Nedoncelle
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Patent number: 6114397Abstract: A method for treating cancer in a human, which comprises administering to the human subject an anti-cancer effective amount of a compound selected from gossypol, gossypol acetic acid, gossypolone, metabolites thereof, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof. Also included is a method for treating cancer in a human which comprises administering to the human subject an anti-cancer effective amount of any of the compounds listed above in combination with an anti-cancer effective amount of other conventional chemotherapeutic agents. Finally, the invention also encompasses a pharmaceutical composition comprising an anti-cancer effective amount of gossypol, gossypol acetic acid, or gossypolone, and an anti-cancer effective amount of a conventional chemotherapeutic agent, or combinations of the latter.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1995Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Mary R. Flack, Richard Knazek, Marcus Reidenberg
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Patent number: 6080779Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X in each of formulas (1) and (2) represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene, alkenylene, or alkynylene linker of 2-6 C;Y represents one or more carbocyclic or heterocyclic rings; when two or more rings are present in Y, they may optionally be fused; andR' represents a cation, H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group of 1-6 C; andthe dotted lines represent optional .pi.-bonds,promote bone formation and are thus useful in treating osteoporosis, bone fracture or deficiency, primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism, periodontal disease or defect, metastatic bone disease, osteolytic bone disease, post-plastic surgery, post-prosthetic joint surgery, and post-dental implantation. These compounds can be used in combination with other bone growth-promoting compounds and/or estrogens and/or bisphosphonates for this purpose.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignees: OsteoScreen, Inc., ZymoGenetics CorporationInventors: Shirley R. Gasper, Robert R. West, Theresa Martinez, Kirk G. Robbins, Patricia A. McKernan, Nand Baindur, Virender M. Labroo, Gregory R. Mundy
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Patent number: 5989976Abstract: A fabrication method for a sharp tip emitter first includes a trench formed on a semiconductor substrate. Next, an isolating layer is deposited over the substrate by high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDP CVD). A V-shaped groove is naturally formed on the isolating layer around the trench. Next, a silicon layer is formed over the isolating layer and an ion implantation is performed into the silicon layer over the V-shaped groove. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed over the substrate. Next, a high temperature thermal process is performed to drive the implanted ions into the semiconductor layer. Next, the isolating layer is removed so that the silicon layer is separated from the substrate. Then, the tip emitter is formed.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: United Silicon IncorporatedInventor: Kuan-Yang Liao
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Patent number: 5936120Abstract: The invention provides deoxygossylic compounds having useful biological activities, and methods for the synthesis of these and related compounds. The invention further provides valuable intermediates for the synthesis of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing biologically active compounds according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: University of New MexicoInventors: Robert D. Royer, Lorraine M. Deck, David L. VanderJagt
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Patent number: 5861385Abstract: Substituted triols are prepared by reducing appropriately substituted carboxylic esters. The substituted triols can be used as active substances in medicaments.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1995Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Assignee: Bayer AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rolf Angerbauer, Peter Fey, Walter Hubsch, Thomas Philipps, deceased, Hilmar Bischoff, Hans-Peter Krause, Jorg Petersen von Gehr, Delf Schmidt
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Patent number: 5798354Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active adamantyl-substituted polycyclic acetylene compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ar is a radical having one of the formulae (a)-(f): ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular, bone and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: Centre International De Recherches Dermatologiques GaldermaInventors: Jean-Michel Bernardon, Bruno Charpentier
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Patent number: 5780675Abstract: The invention provides deoxygossylic compounds having useful biological activities, and methods for the synthesis of these and related compounds. The invention further provides valuable intermediates for the synthesis of the compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing biologically active compounds according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1995Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: The University of New MexicoInventors: Robert D. Royer, Lorraine M. Deck, David L. VanderJagt
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Patent number: 5716624Abstract: Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active polyaromatic propynyl compounds have the structural formula (1): ##STR1## in which X is one of the radicals: ##STR2## and are useful for the treatment of a wide variety of disease states, whether human or veterinary, for example dermatological, rheumatic, respiratory, cardiovascular and ophthalmological disorders, as well as for the treatment of mammalian skin and hair conditions/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: C.I.R.D. GaldermaInventor: Jean-Michel Bernardon
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Patent number: 5696171Abstract: A disinfecting composition for contact lenses includes an effective disinfecting amount of a terpene or combination of terpenes.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1994Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: David C. Rupp, Terrence J. Hunt
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Patent number: 5593994Abstract: This invention relates to ortho substituted phenyl compounds as inhibitors of prostaglandin synthase, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to methods of using such compounds as antiinflammatory and antipyretic agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: The DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical CompanyInventors: Douglas G. Batt, Donald J. P. Pinto, Michael J. Orwat, Joseph J. Petraitis, William J. Pitts
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Patent number: 5580857Abstract: The use of active gibberellins for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of prostatitis. The method results in a decrease in prostate mass.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1994Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Inventor: Per Oden
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Patent number: 5476860Abstract: Diaromatic compounds, characterized in that they correspond to the following general formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.3, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COR.sub.8 or --CH.sub.2 OCOR.sub.9, R.sub.8 is H, OH, --OR.sub.10, --N(rr') or alkyl, R.sub.10 is alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or aralkyl, r and r' being H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, etc., r and r' together form a heterocycle, R.sub.9 is alkyl, alkenyl or a sugar residue, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are --OR.sub.11 or --OCOR.sub.11, R.sub.11 is H, alkyl, fluoroalkyl, aryl or aralkyl, R.sub.3 in addition being H, R.sub.4 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, F, Cl or --CF.sub.3, R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 are H, OH, alkoxy, .alpha.-substituted alkyl or .alpha.,.alpha.'-disubstituted alkyl, etc., R.sub.6 is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, etc., R.sub.5 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be OH or alkoxy and R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 cannot simultaneously be H, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 or R.sub.6 and R.sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1993Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: Centre International de Recherches Dermatologiques (CIRD Galderma)Inventor: Jean-Michel Bernardon
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Patent number: 5455265Abstract: Process of treatment of mammals, including humans to treat diseases or conditions of the type which are normally treated with retinoid-like compounds is disclosed, with pharmaceutical compositions containing an active compound which is a selective agonist of the RXR retinoid receptor sites in preference to the RAR retinoid receptor sites. A compound is defined to be a selective agonist of the RXR receptor site if the compound is at least approximately ten times more effective as an agonist in the RXR receptor sites than in the RAR receptor sites.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventor: Roshantha A. S. Chandraratna
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Patent number: 5290817Abstract: The invention relates to benzylindane phospholipase A.sub.2 inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and methods of treating phospholipase A.sub.2 -mediated conditions in mammals by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of such a benzylindane phospholipase A.sub.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: The Du Pont Merck Pharmaceutical Co.Inventor: Joseph J. Petraitis
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Patent number: 5260327Abstract: This invention provides methods for inhibiting the proliferation of brain or hepatic metastases, in vivo, by contacting the cells with lonidamine and radiation.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer ResearchInventors: Jae H. Kim, Sang H. Kim, Alan Alfieri, Charles W. Young
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Patent number: 5126371Abstract: Novel diarylacetylenes of the formula I ##STR1## where A, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the meanings stated in the description, are useful for the treatment of disorders.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1990Date of Patent: June 30, 1992Assignee: BASF AkteingesellschaftInventors: Hans-Heiner Wuest, Fritz-Frieder Frickel, Axel Nuerrenbach
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Patent number: 5112869Abstract: This invention concerns compounds having the structure: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.2', R.sup.3', R.sup.4', and R.sup.5', is independently hydrogen (--H), or a hydroxyl (--OH), methoxy (--OMe), methyl (--Me), carboxaldehyde (--CHO) or phenylformazen (Ph--N.dbd.CH--) group.This invention also provides a novel process of synthesizing the compounds of the subject invention, including intermediate compounds useful in the process.The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound according to the subject invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Finally, the invention provides spermicidal methods and methods of killing or of retarding the proliferation of, cancer cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1989Date of Patent: May 12, 1992Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer ResearchInventors: Kyoichi A. Watanabe, Tsann-Long Su, Jai-Tung Huang
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Patent number: 5098895Abstract: A benzonaphthalene compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## or (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 represents ##STR3## or OR.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' or r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or a residue of an amino acid or a sugar, or together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radial; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic radical, a thiocycloaliphatic radical or --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.8 represents lower alkyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower acyloxy.This compound is useful in the topical and systemic treatment of dermatologic diseases and in the treatment of the degeneration of conjunctive tissues.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1990Date of Patent: March 24, 1992Assignee: Centre International de Recherches Dermatologiques (C.I.R.D.)Inventors: Braham Shroot, Jacques Eustache, Jean-Michel Bernardon
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Patent number: 4983627Abstract: Compounds useful in treating or preventing gastrointestinal ulcers and in treating cardiovascular disorders such as thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis are depicted in formulas (1), (2) and (3): ##STR1## wherein: A is --C.tbd.C--, trans --HC.dbd.CH--, trans --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 -- or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --;X is lower alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms;Y is hydrogen, exo-(lower alkyl) or endo-(lower alkyl);n is an integer from 2-4;R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO, --CO.sub.2 R or --CO.sub.2 H, and the olefin formed by the R.sub.1 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.dbd. moiety is either (E) or (Z);R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, or optionally --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 when A is trans --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; andR.sub.3 is linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 5-10 carbon atoms, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -phenyl or CH.sub.2 O-phenyl; in which each phenyl may be optionally substituted with lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, or halogen.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1988Date of Patent: January 8, 1991Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Counde O'Yang, Walter Kurz, Keith A. M. Walker, Helen Y. Wu
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Patent number: 4735966Abstract: Compounds useful in treating cardiovascular disorders such as thrombosis, hypertension and atherosclerosis are depicted in formulas (1), (2) and (3): ##STR1## wherein: A is --C.tbd.C--, trans --HC.dbd.CH--, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --;X is lower alkoxy, hydroxy, or (2,2,2)-trifluoroethoxy;Y is hydrogen, exo-(lower alkyl) or endo-(lower alkyl);is an integer of 2-4;R.sub.1 is --CH.sub.2 OH, --CHO, --CO.sub.2 R or --CO.sub.2 H, and the olefin formed by the R.sub.1 (CH.sub.2).sub.n CH.dbd. moiety is either (E) or (Z);R.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl, or optionally --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 when A is --CH.dbd.CHCH.sub.2 --; andR.sub.3 is linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl having 5-10 carbon atoms, ##STR2## --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -phenyl or CH.sub.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1986Date of Patent: April 5, 1988Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.Inventors: Helen Y. Wu, Walter Kurz
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Patent number: 4581380Abstract: New 2,6-disubstituted derivatives of naphthalene have the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2,R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are hydrogen or CH.sub.3,R.sub.5 is ##STR2## (iv) 2-oxazolinyl, wherein m is 0 or 1, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, alkyl, OR.sub.9 wherein R.sub.9 is H, alkyl or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.10 is alkyl or aryl, or R.sub.6 is ##STR4## when m=1, r' and r" representing H, alkyl, mono- or poly-hydroxyalkyl, aryl or a heterocycle when taken together, R.sub.7 is H or alkyl, R.sub.8 is H, alkyl and the acetal of said compounds, and the salts of the compounds of formula I. These compounds are usefully employed in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1984Date of Patent: April 8, 1986Assignee: Groupement Economique dite: Centre National de Recherches Dermatologiques C.I.R.D.Inventors: Braham Shroot, Jacques Eustache, Martine Bouclier
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Patent number: RE34440Abstract: A benzonaphthalene compound has the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents ##STR2## or (ii) --CH.sub.2 OH; R.sub.6 represents ##STR3## or OR.sub.7 wherein R.sub.7 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, r' or r" represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, mono or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or a residue of an amino acid or a sugar, or together form a heterocycle; R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl having 1-15 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-4 carbon atoms or a cycloaliphatic radial; R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1-10 carbon atoms, a cycloaliphatic radical, a thiocycloaliphatic radical or --O--Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --R.sub.8 wherein R.sub.8 represents lower alkyl; and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 represent hydrogen, lower alkyl, hydroxy or lower acyloxy.This compound is useful in the topical and systemic treatment of dermatologic diseases and in the treatment of the degeneration of conjunctive tissues.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1993Assignee: Centre International de Recherches Dermatologiques (C.I.R.D.)Inventors: Braham Shroot, Jacques Eustache, Jean-Michel Bernardon