Polycyclo Ring System Which Contains The Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 540/468)
  • Patent number: 10844036
    Abstract: A process of obtaining a purified geometric isomer of an unsaturated macrocyclic compound is disclosed herein. The process is effected by contacting an ion exchange medium comprising silver ions with a mixture comprising at least one geometric isomer of the unsaturated macrocyclic compound, to thereby obtain at least one fraction comprising the purified geometric isomer of the macrocyclic compound. A system configured for performing the process is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Agan Aroma & fine chemicals Ltd.
    Inventors: Youlia Hagooly, Alexander Laskavy, Tehila Yosef Gerufi, Eyal Ben-Ari
  • Patent number: 10618913
    Abstract: The present invention provides macrocycles of formula (I) as PDE1 inhibitors and their use as a medicament, in particular for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and psychiatric disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: H. Lundbeck A/S
    Inventors: Karsten Juhl, Mikkel Jessing, Morten Langgård, Paulo Jorge Vieira Vital, Jan Kehler, Lars Kyhn Rasmussen, Carl Martin Sebastian Clementson, Mauro Marigo
  • Patent number: 10526343
    Abstract: Novel heterocyclic fused systems are disclosed herein which possess numerous biological activities, including but not limited to antibacterial activity, and usefulness to the treatment of many disease states, such as pathogenic infections. In particular, new imidazoles are disclosed along with related processes of preparation and methods of use as antibacterial agents. The disclosed compounds were found to be active against several Gram-positive bacteria, including Enterococcus faecalis and Bacillus subtilis, and were also found to be active against several species of multi-drug resistant Staphylococcus, such as S. aureus, S. saprophyticus, S. haemolyticus, and S. epidermidis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH
    Inventors: Taleb H. Altel, Raafat A El-Awady, Srinivasulu Vunnam, Farah Ibrahim Al-Marzooq
  • Patent number: 9568478
    Abstract: According to the present teachings, systems, compositions, kits and methods for protein melt analysis are provided that utilizing a dye that is a dipyrrometheneboron difluoride compound. In some embodiments, a method comprises preparing a sample by mixing at least one protein with a dye, and applying a controlled heating, while recording the fluorescence emission of the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Levente Egry, Kyle Gee
  • Publication number: 20150111962
    Abstract: Macrocycle containing carbamate compounds that inhibit HIV proteolytic enzymes and processes for preparing them are described. Compositions and methods for treating a patient infected with HIV are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Arun K. Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20150112058
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective Factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: James R. Corte, Tianan Fang, Carl P. Decicco, Donald J.P. Pinto, Karen A. Rossi, Zilun Hu, Yoon Jeon, Mimi L. Quan, Joanne M. Smallheer, Yufeng Wang, Wu Yang
  • Patent number: 8957097
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hemi phorboxazole A: and its stereoisomers, as well as derivatives of hemi phorboxazole A of formula I: wherein ring A is aryl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more of halogen, —OH, or —C1-6alkyl; and R is —CN, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl, or halogen; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, in addition to methods of using these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignees: The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, The Regents Of The University Of California
    Inventors: Amos B. Smith, III, Zhuqing Liu, Anne-Marie L. Hogan, Doralyn S. Dalisay, Tadeusz F. Molinski
  • Patent number: 8921543
    Abstract: Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes that are intramolecularly crosslinked between the 1-position and 3?-position, their bioconjugates and their uses are described. 1,3?-crosslinked carbocyanines are superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar 1,1?-crosslinked or non-crosslinked dyes. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: AnaSpec Incorporated
    Inventors: Zhenjun Diwu, Jianheng Zhang, Yi Tang, Xiang Guobing
  • Publication number: 20140363839
    Abstract: Cell permeable metal ion indicator compounds and methods of their use and synthesis are described. The compound comprises a metal chelating moiety (Mc), a reporter molecule and two or more lipophilic groups (GL) covalently bonded through a linker to the reporter molecule, wherein the lipophilic groups, when present in a live cell, are cleaved resulting in two or more negatively charged groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kyle GEE, Vladimir MARTIN
  • Patent number: 8901164
    Abstract: Small-molecule scaffolds based on 1,2-diphenylacetylene that accurately replicate the spatial and angular projections of several side chains on both faces of an ?-helix, specifically the i and i+7 side chains on one face, and the i and i+2 side chains on the other. The amphipathic ?-helix mimetic can be used to disrupt disease-promoting protein-protein interactions that are mediated by ?-helices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventor: Steven Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20140343276
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Mimi L. Quan, Carl P. Decicco, James R. Corte, Cailan Wang
  • Publication number: 20140308243
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: Q-G-A-L-B—Z—W??(I), which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yao-Ling Qiu, Hui Cao, Xiaowen Peng, Zhigang Chen, Yat Sun Or
  • Publication number: 20140303144
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are adrenergic receptor ?2B antagonists. The compounds may also bind to and antagonize adrenergic receptor ?2B. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to (i) reduce blood pressure and/or (ii) promote renal blood flow and/or (iii) decrease or inhibit sodium reabsorption. The compounds may also be used to treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to a decrease in blood pressure. Use of the compounds to treat cardiovascular and renal disorders is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvajit Chakravarty
  • Publication number: 20140228353
    Abstract: Hydrogenated pyrido[4,3-b]indoles, pyrido[3,4-b]indoles and azepino[4,5-b]indoles are described. The compounds may bind to and are antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2A. The compounds may also bind to and are an antagonist of the adrenergic receptor ?2B; or the compounds are not antagonists of the adrenergic receptor ?2B and the compounds are administered in conjunction with a second agent that reduces, or is expected to reduce, blood pressure in an individual. The compounds may find use in therapy, e.g., to regulate blood glucose level, increase insulin secretion and treat diseases or conditions that are, or are expected to be, responsive to an increase in insulin production. Use of the compounds to treat type 2 diabetes is particularly described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Medivation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Asher Protter, Sarvvajit Chakravarty
  • Publication number: 20140213571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Nigel J. Liverton, Casey Cameron McComas, Joerg Habermann, Uwe Koch, Frank Narjes, Peng Li, Xuanjia Peng, Richard Soll, Hao Wu, Anandan Palani, Shuwen He, Xing Dai, Hong Liu, Zhong Lai, Clare London, Dong Xiao, Nicolas Zorn, Ravi Nargund
  • Publication number: 20140100193
    Abstract: Diazonamide analogs having anti-mitotic activity, useful for the treatment of cancer and other proliferative disorders, and related pharmaceutical compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Joyant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Qi Wei, Ming Zhou, Xiaoming Xu, Charles Caldwell, Susan Harran, Lai Wang
  • Publication number: 20140100223
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicants: PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE, THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Mahmud Hussain, Daisuke Ito, Jason Law, Matthias Leiendecker, Ke Liu, Benito Munoz, Stuart Schreiber, Alykhan Shamji, Andrew Stern
  • Patent number: 8673890
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-1-imine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the thrombin PAR-1 receptor antagonists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Han-Cheng Zhang, Bruce Maryanoff, Kimberly White, Stephen C. Yabut, Hong Ye, Cailin Chen
  • Publication number: 20130287692
    Abstract: Disclosed are rifamycin derivatives having antibacterial activities, wherein the compounds have the following general formula: wherein: R is hydrogen or acetyl; R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-4) alkyl, benzyloxy, mono- and di-(C1-3) alkylamino-(C1-4)alkyl, (C1-3)alkoxy, (C1-4) alkyl, hydroxy-methyl, hydroxy-(C2-4)-alkyl, and nitro or R1 and R2 taken together with two consecutive carbon atoms of the pyridine nucleus form a benzene ring optionally substituted by one or two methyl or ethyl groups and R3 is hydroxyalkyl (C1-4). In addition, processes to obtain these compounds are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: ALFA WASSERMANN, S.P.A.
  • Publication number: 20130261101
    Abstract: The present invention provides bicyclic azaheterocyclobenzylamines of Formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein, that modulate the activity of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of PI3Ks including, for example, inflammatory disorders, immune-based disorders, cancer, and other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew P. Combs, Richard B. Sparks, Thomas P. Maduskuie, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130252961
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (?) as further defined herein and to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts, and to the uses thereof. The compounds and salts of the present invention inhibit anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and/or EML4-ALK and are useful for treating or ameliorating abnormal cell proliferative disorders, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: PFIZER INC.
    Inventors: Simon BAILEY, Benjamin Joseph Burke, Michael Raymond Collins, Jingrong Jean Cui, Judith Gail Deal, Robert Louis Hoffman, Qinhua Huang, Ted William Johnson, Robert Steven Kania, John Charles Kath, Phuong Thi Quy Le, Michele Ann McTigue, Cynthia Louise Palmer, Paul Francis Richardson, Neal William Sach
  • Publication number: 20130225558
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to fused tetracyclic pyrido[4,3-b>]indole and pyrido[3,4-b]indole derivatives. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Sarvajit Chakravarty, Barry Patrick Hart, Rajendra Parasmal Jain
  • Publication number: 20130210803
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to fused tetracyclic pyrido[4,3-b]indoles and pyrido[3,4-b]indoles. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds are also provided, as are methods of using the compounds in a variety of therapeutic applications, including the treatment of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder, neurotransmitter-mediated disorder and/or a neuronal disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Sarvajit Chakravarty, Barry Patrick Hart, Rajendra Parasmal Jain
  • Publication number: 20130053380
    Abstract: The invention provides modulators for the orphan nuclear receptor ROR? and methods for treating ROR? mediated diseases by administrating these novel ROR? modulators to a human or a mammal in need thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides compounds of Formula (1) and the enantiomers, diastereomers, tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: PHENEX PHARMACEUTICALS AG
    Inventors: Olaf Kinzel, Christoph Steeneck, Gerald Klaymann, Michael Albers, Thomas Hoffman, Claus Kremoser, Sanja Perovic-Ottstadt, Thomas Schlüter
  • Publication number: 20120309960
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Mimi L. Quan, Carl P. Decicco, James R. Corte, Cailan Wang
  • Patent number: 8318502
    Abstract: Cell permeable metal ion indicator compounds and methods of their use and synthesis are described. The compound comprises a metal chelating moiety (Mc), a reporter molecule and two or more lipophilic groups (GL) covalently bonded through a linker to the reporter molecule, wherein the lipophilic groups, when present in a live cell, are cleaved resulting in two or more negatively charged groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Gee, Vladimir Martin
  • Publication number: 20120270841
    Abstract: Diazonamide analogs having anti-mitotic activity, useful for the treatment of cancer and other proliferative disorders, and related pharmaceutical compositions are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Qi Wei, Ming Zhou, Xiaoming Xu, Charles Caldwell, Susan Harran, Lai Wang
  • Publication number: 20120238745
    Abstract: Chemically reactive carbocyanine dyes that are intramolecularly crosslinked between the 1-position and 3?-position, their bioconjugates and their uses are described. 1,3?-crosslinked carbocyanines are superior to those of conjugates of spectrally similar 1,1?-crosslinked or non-crosslinked dyes. The invention includes derivative compounds having one or more benzo nitrogens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: AnaSpec Incorporated
    Inventors: Zhenjun Diwu, Jianheng Zhang, Yi Tang, Xiang Guobing
  • Publication number: 20120208859
    Abstract: The invention pertains to compound of Formula (I) wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, A and A? are as described hereinabove. Formula (I) and (II) compounds can be used in pharmaceutical compositions, useful for the treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ALLOSTEM THERAPEUTICS LLC
    Inventors: Uday R. Khire, Mahendra Devichand Chordia
  • Publication number: 20120165312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activator containing a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic heterocycle optionally having substituent(s), and ring B is a 7- to 9-membered ring optionally having substituent(s) other than an oxo group wherein the combination of m and n (m,n) is (1,2), (2,1), (2,2), (3,1), (3,2) or (4,1), or a salt thereof or a prodrug thereof, and a fused heterocyclic compound having a serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activating action and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Junya SHIRAI, Tomokazu Kusumoto, Hiroyuki Nagamiya, Izumi Kamo
  • Publication number: 20120059161
    Abstract: Macrocycle containing carbamate compounds that inhibit HIV proteolytic enzymes and processes for preparing them are described. Compositions and methods for treating a patient infected with HIV are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Arun K. Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20120041190
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective Factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: James R. Corte, Tianan Fang, Carl P. Decicco, Donald J.P. Pinto, Karen A. Rossi, Zilun Hu, Yoon Jeon, Mimi L. Quan, Joanne M. Smallheer, Yufeng Wang, Wu Yang
  • Patent number: 8114864
    Abstract: The invention provides novel Thuggacin-Type macrolide compounds which form rearrangement products forming a lacton bond to different carbon atoms. The novel compounds can be produced by fermentation of Sorangium cellulosum and Chondromyces crocatus and can be isolated by adsorption and chromoatograhic processing steps. The compounds are found to have antibiotic activity. The invention also relates to Thuggacin A, Thuggacin B, Thuggacin C, 13-Methyl-Thuggacin A, Thuggacin CMC-A, Thuggacin CMC-B and Thuggacin CMC-C AS Antimycobacterial Agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Helmholtz-Zentrum Fuer Infektionsforschung
    Inventors: Rolf Jansen, Brigitte Kunze, Herbert Irschik
  • Publication number: 20110275621
    Abstract: Tricyclic compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein bond a, ring A, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph P. Vacca, John S. Wai, Linda S. Payne
  • Patent number: 7989617
    Abstract: The invention describes crown ether chelators, including crown ethers having the formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kyle Gee, Vladimir Martin
  • Publication number: 20110178130
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) which are inhibitors of activated thrombin-activable fibrinolysis inhibitor. The compounds of the formula I are suitable for producing medicaments for prophylaxis, secondary prevention and treatment of one or more disorders associated with thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Christopher Kallus, Mark Broenstrup, Andreas Evers, Anja Globisch, Herman Schreuder, Michael Wagner
  • Publication number: 20110166165
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I), compositions comprising a Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) such as GPR119 in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Santhosh Francis Neelamkavil, Craig D. Boyle, Samuel Chackalamannil, William J. Greenlee, Bernard R. Neustadt, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Publication number: 20110152239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing compositions of high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids from krill. Furthermore, the invention relates to a composition comprising high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids, and a lipid fraction from krill comprising high amounts of the fatty acids with chain length C14 and C 16.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicants: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., MEIJI SEIKA KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Tomohiro Sugimoto, Kanako Yamamoto, Jun Kurosaka, Naoki Sasamoto, Masato Kashimura, Tomoaki Miura, Kenichi Kanemoto, Satoshi Yoshida, Kou Kumura, Keiichi Ajito
  • Publication number: 20110053994
    Abstract: Provided herein include compositions, all related stereoisomers as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts provided as simplified analogs of pateamine A, in which the analogs generally are devoid of the C3-amino and C5-methyl groups, also referred to as desmethyl, desamino-pateamine A. Suitable analogs provide anticancer and antiproliferative effects in vivo and in vitro by a novel drugs mechanism of action described herein for pateamine A, including inhibition of eIF4A-dependent translation initiation. As with pateamine A, as described herein, suitable analogs cause cell cycle arrest or induce apoptosis in transformed cells. However, toxicity of such compounds to slow growing normal cells is low. In addition, such analogs, like pateamine A, target translation initiation factors and are useful as anticancer and antiproliferative agents in subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicants: THE TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, THE
    Inventors: Daniel Romo, Jun Liu, Nam Song Choi, Zonggao Shi, Woon-Kai Low, Yongjun Dang, Tilman Schneider-Poetsch
  • Patent number: 7897787
    Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I): [wherein R1 and R2 independently represent hydrogen atom, or a group represented by the following formula (A): (wherein X1 and X2 represent hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, or a halogen atom), provided that R1 and R2 do not simultaneously represent hydrogen atom; R3 and R6 represent an alkyl group; R4 and R7 represent hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, carboxy group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, or sulfo group; and R5 and R8 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, a vinyl group, a thienyl group, or a pyrrolyl group], or a salt thereof, which is usable for efficient screening for a chemical substance having applicability as a catalyst of the reaction of Michael addition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Takuya Matsumoto, Takuji Shoda, Yasuteru Urano, Tetsuo Nagano
  • Publication number: 20110046112
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with novel heterobicyclic derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, V, W, X and Y are as defined in the description and in the claims, as well as physiologically acceptable salts and esters thereof. These compounds inhibit L-CPT1 and can be used as medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jean Ackermann, Konrad Bleicher, Simona M. Ceccarelli, Odile Chomienne, Patrizio Mattei, Ulrike Obst Sander
  • Patent number: 7795247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tetracyclic indole compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A, Ar, W, X, Y and Z are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment or prevention of infection by hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Immacolata Conte, Caterina Ercolani, Frank Narjes, Marco Pompei, Michael Rowley, Ian Stansfield
  • Publication number: 20100216987
    Abstract: Ecteinascidin compounds with a quinone ring for ring E are active as anti-cancer agents. Related processes and compounds are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Valentin Martinez Barrasa, Pilar Gallego, Carmen Cuevas, Simon Munt, Ignacio Manzanares, Roberto Menchaca, Natividad Rodriguez, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7767659
    Abstract: Ecteinascidin compounds with a quinone ring for ring E are active as anti-cancer agents. Related processes and compounds are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pharma Mar, S.A.
    Inventors: Valentin Martinez Barrasa, Pilar Gallego, Carmen Cuevas, Simon Munt, Ignacio Manzanares, Roberto Menchaca, Natividad Rodriguez, Alberto Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7763615
    Abstract: Derivatives of ecteinascidin 736 of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, OR?, SH, SR?, SOR?, SO2R?, C(?O)R?, C(?O)OR?, NO2, NH2, NHR?, N(R?)2, NHC(O)R?, CN, halogen, ?O, substituted or unsubstituted C1-C25 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic; wherein X is independently selected of OR?, CN, (?O), or H; wherein each of the R? groups is independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, NO2, NH2, SH, CN, halogen, ?O, C(?O)H, C(?O)CH3, CO2H, substituted or unsubstituted C1-C25 alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted C2-C18 alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl; wherein m is 0, 1 or 2; and wherein n is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, and their use as antitumoral agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Pharma Mar, S.A.
    Inventors: Pilar Gallego, Carmen Cuevas, Simon Munt, Ignacio Manzanares, Valentin Martinez
  • Publication number: 20100081700
    Abstract: Hepatitis C virus inhibitors having the general formula are disclosed. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Xiangdong Wang, Ramkumar Rajamani, Paul Michael Scola
  • Patent number: RE41893
    Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Vite, Soong-Hoon Kim, Robert M. Borzilleri, James A. Johnson
  • Patent number: RE41895
    Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Vite, Soong-Hoon Kim, Robert M. Borzilleri, James A. Johnson
  • Patent number: RE41911
    Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Vite, Soong-Hoon Kim, Robert M. Borzilleri
  • Patent number: RE43003
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1–R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Gregory D. Vite, Soong-Hoon Kim, James A. Johnson