Six-membered Ring Consisting Of One Nitrogen And Five Carbons (e.g., Pyridine, Etc.) Patents (Class 544/124)
  • Publication number: 20130225548
    Abstract: A main object of the present invention is to provide a novel pyridine derivative represented by the following general formula [1] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In formula [1], R represents an aryl group or a heteroaryl group, which may be substituted by an optionally substituted alkyl group, a hydroxy group, a halogen atom or a group represented by general formula [2]. In formula [2], -L1-L2-L3-RA ??[2] L1 and L3 independently represent a single bond, an alkylene group or a cycloalkylene group; L2 represents a single bond, O, or NRB; RB represents H or an optionally substituted alkyl group; and RA represents B, an amino group, a cyano group, a hydroxy group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, a monoalkylamino group, a dialkylamino group, a carbamoyl group, an alkyloxycarbonyl group, a monoalkylaminocarbonyl group, a dialkylaminocarbonyl group, an alkylcarbonylamino group, and a saturated heterocyclic group, among other groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: NIPPON SHINYAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hidetaka Fujihara, Hiroyuki Sugiyama, Takashi Tsuji, Takara Ino, Yoshinari Haruta
  • Patent number: 8518938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I useful in the inhibition of c-Met protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David J. Lauffer, Pan Li, Kira McGinty, Steven M. Ronkin, Qing Tang, Anne-Laure Grillot, Nathan D. Waal
  • Patent number: 8519149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tricyclic compounds of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as mPGES-1 inhibitors. These compounds are inhibitors of the microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1) enzyme and are therefore useful in the treatment of pain and/or inflammation from a variety of diseases or conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute or chronic pain and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals S.A.
    Inventors: Laxmikant A. Gharat, Nagarajan Muthukaman, Lakshminarayana Narayana, Neelima Khairatkar-Joshi, Vidya G. Kattige
  • Publication number: 20130217684
    Abstract: Disclosed are biaryl benzoimidazole derivatives. They have an inhibitory effect on calcium influx in HEK cells, thereby showing a powerful antagonistic effect on a vanilloid receptor, and further have an analgesic effect, thereby being useful for preventing or treating pain, acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, migraine, arthralgia, neuropathies, nerve injury, diabetic neuropathy, neurological illness, neurodermatitis, stroke, bladder hypersensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, a respiratory disorder such as cough, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, burning, psoriasis, itching, vomiting, irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, gastric-duodenal ulcers, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: DAEWOONG PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130210809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (1), wherein M, A and B are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors-subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventors: Christelle Boléa, Sylvain Celanire, Cédric Boudou, Lam Tang, Jean-Philippe Rocher, Nigel John Liverton
  • Publication number: 20130196952
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of Formula (1) and to processes for the preparation of intermediates used in the preparation of compositions containing and the uses of such derivatives. The compounds according to the present invention are useful in numerous diseases in which ALK protein is involved or in which inhibition of ALK activity may induce benefit, especially for the treatment of cancer mediated by a mutated EML4-ALK fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: PFIZER INC.
    Inventors: Mark Edward Bunnage, Andrew Simon Cook, Jingrong Jean Cui, Kevin Nell Dack, Judith Gail Deal, Danlin Gu, Mingying He, Patrick Stephen Johnson, Ted William Johnson, Phuong Thi Quy Le, Cynthia Louise Palmer, Hong Shen
  • Publication number: 20130196964
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel aryl compounds with heterocyclic substituents, processes for their preparation, their use for treatment and/or prevention of diseases and their use for the preparation of medicaments for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for treatment and/or prevention of hyperproliferative and angiogenic diseases and those diseases which arise from metabolic adaptation to hypoxic states. Such treatments can be carried out as monotherapy or also in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: BAYER SCHERING PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Michael Härter, Hartmut Beck, Peter Ellinghaus, Kerstin Berhörster, Susanne Greschat, Karl-Heinz Thierauch, Frank Süssmeier
  • Publication number: 20130190271
    Abstract: Disclosed is a harmful arthropod control composition comprising, as an active ingredient, a fused heterocyclic compound represented by formula (1) [wherein A1 and A2 independently represent a nitrogen atom or the like; R1 and R4 independently represent a halogen atom or the like; R2 and R3 independently represent a halogen atom or the like; R5 and R6 independently represent a linear C1-C6 hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, or the like (provided that both R5 and R6 cannot represent a hydrogen atom simultaneously); and n represents 0 or 1]. The harmful arthropod control composition has an excellent efficacy to control harmful arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
  • Publication number: 20130172354
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, enantiomers, stereoisomers, rotamers, tautomers, diastereomers, or racemates thereof. Also provided is a method of treating a disease or condition mediated by CDK9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventor: Novartis AG
  • Patent number: 8470816
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle optionally further having substituent(s), ring B is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s), ring C is a cyclic group optionally having substituent(s), R1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituent(s), an acyl group, a heterocyclic group optionally having substituent(s) or an amino group optionally having substituent(s), R2 is an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group, m and n are each an integer of 0 to 5, m+n is an integer of 2 to 5, and is a single bond or a double bond, or a salt thereof and the like. Since the compound has a superior tachykinin receptor antagonistic action, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of various diseases such as lower urinary tract diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, central nervous system diseases and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Yoshinori Ikeura, Junya Shirai, Hideyuki Sugiyama, Yuji Nishikimi, Taku Kamei, Nobuki Sakauchi
  • Patent number: 8466149
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention relates to a novel class of 6-substituted sulfonyl-1,3,3-trialkyl-6-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane compounds useful to inhibit 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type-I, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more conditions associated with the expression of 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type-I using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig D. Boyle, Samuel Chackalamannil, Unmesh Shah, Claire M. Lankin
  • Publication number: 20130150325
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel 3-(fluorovinyl)pyrazole derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for treatment and/or prevention of diseases and to their use for the preparation of medicaments for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for treatment and/or prevention of hyperproliferative and angiogenic diseases and those diseases which arise from metabolic adaptation to hypoxic states. Such treatments can be carried out as monotherapy or also in combination with other medicaments or further therapeutic measures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Michael HÄRTER, Hartmut BECK, Karl-Heinz THIERAUCH, Peter ELLINGHAUS, Susanne GRESCHAT, Joachim SCHUHMACHER
  • Patent number: 8455477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazolopyridines and imidazopyridines which are inhibitors of the kinase PDK1 and are thus useful for the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders or cancer. The compounds are also useful as inhibitors of other kinases such as FGFR3, NTRK3, RP-S6K and WEE1. Furthermore, the present compounds also selectively inhibit microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) and are therefore useful for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD K.K.
    Inventors: Jason Katz, James Jewell, Joon Jung, Solomon Kattar, Yongquan Hou, Rachel MacCoss, Satoru Ito
  • Patent number: 8450485
    Abstract: Novel benzoxazole derivatives are provided to reduce driving voltage of light-emitting elements, and to reduce power consumption of light-emitting elements, light-emitting devices, and electronic devices. A benzoxazole derivative represented by the general formula (G1) is provided. Since the benzoxazole derivative represented by the general formula (G1) has an electron-injecting property, the benzoxazole derivative can be suitably used for light-emitting elements, light-emitting devices, and electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kadoma, Sachiko Kawakami, Hiroko Nomura, Takahiro Ushikubo, Satoshi Seo
  • Patent number: 8440666
    Abstract: Novel pyridazinone compounds of formula (I), which inhibit the purinergic P2X7 receptor and are useful for prevention, therapy and improvement of inflammatory and immunological diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Shigeta, Yutaka Hirokawa, Hiroshi Nagai, Kei Nagae, Tsuneo Watanabe, Megumi Io, Yusuke Shintani, Junji Kamon, Masato Horikawa, Kazuya Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20130109678
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds, processes for their preparation and their use in protecting biological materials from radiation damage (radioprotection).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: PETER MACCALLUM CANCER INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Roger Francis Martin, Jonathan White, Pavel Lobachevsky, David Winkler, Colin Skene, Sebastian Maruccio
  • Publication number: 20130102605
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for substituted thiazoles that inhibit Akt activity. In particular, the compounds disclosed selectively inhibit one or two of the Akt isoforms. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting Akt activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Peng Liang, Morihiro Mitsuya, Yoshio Ogino, Changhe Qi, Hidekazu Takahashi, Paul Tempest, Jiabing Wang, Yuguang Wang, Zhenzhen Wang, Shaohua Zhang, Nanyan Zhou, Jiuxiang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20130102608
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bipyridyl derivatives of formula (I) and to the use of such compounds in which the inhibition, regulation and/or modulation of signal transduction by ATP consuming proteins like kinases plays a role, particularly to inhibitors of TGF-beta receptor kinases, and to the use of such compounds for the treatment of kinase-induced diseases, in particular for the treatment of tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Guenter Hoelzemann, Dieter Dorsch, Alfred Jonczyk, Christiane Amendt, Frank Zenke
  • Patent number: 8420642
    Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds of the formula I in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and D have the meanings indicated in Claim 1, are activators of glucokinase and can be used for the prevention and/or treatment of Diabetes Typ 1 and 2, obesity, neuropathy and/or nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Lars Thore Burgdorf, Norbert Beier, Johannes Gleitz, Christine Charon, Daniel Cravo
  • Patent number: 8404683
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I), their use as an inhibitor of a p53-MDM2 interaction as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of formula (I) wherein n, m, p, s, t, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X, Y, Q and Z have defined meanings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutical N.V.
    Inventors: Jean Ferand Armand Lacrampe, Christophe Meyer, Yannick Aimè Eddy Ligny, Imre Christian Francis Csoka, Luc Van Hijfte, Janine Arts, Bruno Schoentjes, Camille Georges Wermuth, Bruno Giethlen, Jean-Marie Contreras, Muriel Joubert
  • Patent number: 8404679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, Ar and n are as defined herein and pharmaceutically active salts, racemic mixtures, enantiomers, optical isomers or tautomeric forms thereof. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety or schizophrenia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Caterina Bissantz, Philippe Jablonski, Henner Knust, Andreas Koblet, Anja Limberg, Matthias Nettekoven, Hasane Ratni, Claus Riemer
  • Publication number: 20130065901
    Abstract: Provided are compounds that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases mediated by deficient levels of glucokinase activity, such as diabetes mellitus. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing diseases and disorders characterized by underactivity of glucokinase or which can be treated by activating glucokinase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC.
    Inventor: Array BioPharma Inc.
  • Patent number: 8389554
    Abstract: Novel imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 have the meaning according to claim 1, are inhibitors of TGF-beta receptor I kinase, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit Beschränkter Haftung
    Inventors: Guenter Hoelzemann, Hartmut Greiner, Emilie Rossignol, Dominique Swinnen
  • Publication number: 20130035331
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with substituted azole derivatives that selectively modulate, regulate, and/or inhibit signal transduction mediated by certain native and/or mutant proteine kinases implicated in a variety of human and animal diseases such as cell proliferative, metabolic, allergic, and degenerative disorders. In particular, several of these compounds are potent and selective Flt-3 inhibitors or/and syk inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: AB SCIENCE
    Inventors: Alain Moussy, Abdellah Benjahad, Jason Martin, Emmanuel Chevenier, Didier Pez, Franck Sandrinelli, Willy Picoul
  • Patent number: 8367836
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are alpha4 integrin antagonists having a structure according to the following formula: or a tautomer, mixture of tautomers, salt or solvate thereof, wherein Cy, ring A, m, n, p, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined in the specification. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds of the invention as well as methods of making and using the compounds and compositions of the invention, e.g., in the treatment and prevention of various conditions and disorders, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying-zi Xu, Shendong Yuan, David Wone, Andrei Konradi
  • Publication number: 20130029970
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula I useful as agonists of cannabinoid receptors. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the disclosure and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Kevin Sprott, Jason Rohde, Takashi Nakai, Bo Peng, John Jeffrey Talley
  • Patent number: 8349830
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aryl aminopyridine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Christopher D. Cox, Izzat T. Raheem
  • Patent number: 8350027
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, Z, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Brooke Blair, Paul R. Fatheree, Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Ryan Hudson, Robert Murray McKinnell, Michael Wilson
  • Publication number: 20130005710
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel aminopyridine derivative that is excellent in pharmaceutical effects such as a neuroprotective effect, a neurogenesis or nerve regeneration promoting effect, and a cognitive function improving effect and, preferably, is low toxic and delivered at a high rate to the central nervous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Tetsuya Tsukamoto, Takeshi Wakabayashi, Norihito Tokunaga, Yuhei Miyanohana
  • Publication number: 20130005719
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Stephen W. Rafferty, Christopher M. Yates, Robert J. Schotzinger, Michael R. Loso, Michael T. Sullenberger, Gary D. Gustafson
  • Publication number: 20130005729
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Stephen W. Rafferty, Christopher M. Yates, Robert J. Schotzinger, Michael R. Loso, Michael T. Sullenberger
  • Patent number: 8343966
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I in free or salt or solvate form, where T1, T2, X, Ra, Rb, R8 and R9 have the meanings as indicated in the specification, are useful for treating inflammatory or obstructive airways, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, liver fibrosis, muscle diseases and systemic skeletal disorders. Pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds and processes for preparing the compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Claire Adcock, Urs Baettig, Peter Hunt, Catherine Leblanc, Maude Nadine Pierrette Pipet, Robert Alexander Pulz, Katrin Spiegel, Nikolaus Johannes Stiefl
  • Publication number: 20120329772
    Abstract: A compound having Formula (I) or Formula (II) is disclosed as an P2X7 antagonist, wherein A, B, C, Y, Y, Z, m, v, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, are as defined in the description. Methods and compositions for treating disease or condition modulated by P2X7 are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: William A. Carroll, Arturo Perez-Medrano, Alan S. Florjancic, Derek W. Nelson, Sridhar Peddi, Tongmei Li, Eric M. Bunnelle, Gavin Hirst, Biqin C. Li
  • Patent number: 8338418
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, Z, X, R3, and R5-7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Seok-ki Choi, Paul R. Fatheree, Roland Gendron, Robert Murray McKinnell, Brooke Blair
  • Publication number: 20120302551
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as described in the specification. The compounds are inhibitors of PLK and are thus useful for treating proliferative, inflammatory, or cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Indu T. Bharathan, Matthew Duffey, Amy Elder, Jianping Guo, Gang Li, Dominic Reynolds, Francois Soucy, Tricia J. Vos
  • Patent number: 8318737
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds and composition for the treatment and prevention of cancer. The invention also covers all diseases that may be treated by selective modulation of levels of reactive oxygen species in diseased cells versus normal cells. Methods for the preparation and administration of such compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignees: Canthera Therapeutics Inc., The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Foley, Robert Gould, Peter Elliott, Anna Mandinova, Sam Lee
  • Patent number: 8304412
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel 4-cycloalkyl- and 4-heterocycloalkyl-3,5-dicyano-2-thio-pyridine derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, preferably for the treatment and/or prevention of hypertension and other cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Nell, Walter Hübsch, Barbara Albrecht-Küpper, Alexandros Vakalopoulos, Frank Süssmeier, Jörg Keldenich, Joachim Telser
  • Patent number: 8304547
    Abstract: [Object] To provide a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and urinary incontinence associated with various lower urinary tract diseases including overactive bladder, various lower urinary tract diseases accompanied by lower urinary tract pain, such as interstitial cystitis, chronic prostatitis, and the like, and various diseases accompanied by pain, based on an excellent trkA receptor inhibitory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Keizo Sugasawa, Kenichi Kawaguchi, Takaho Nomura, Shunichiro Matsumoto, Takashi Shin, Hidenori Azami, Tomoaki Abe, Akira Suga, Ryushi Seo, Masayuki Tanahashi, Toru Watanabe
  • Patent number: 8299065
    Abstract: Compound of formula (I) have antibacterial activity: wherein: m is 0 or 1; Q is hydrogen or cyclopropyl; AIk is an optionally substituted, divalent C1-C6 alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene radical which may contain an ether (—O—), thioether (—S—) or amino (—NR)— link, wherein R is hydrogen, —CN or C1-C3 alkyl; X is —C(?O)NR6—, or —C(?O)O— wherein R6 is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl or C2-C6 alkynyl; Z1 is —N? or —CH?Z2 is —N? or —C(R1)?; R1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, ethenyl, ethynyl, methoxy, mercapto, mercaptomethyl, halo, fully or partially fluorinated (C1-C2)alkyl, (C1-C2JaIkoxy or (C1-C2)alkylthio, nitro, or nitrile (—CN); R2 is a group Q1-[Alk1]q-Q2-, wherein q is 0 or 1; AIk1 is an optionally substituted, divalent, straight chain or branched C1-C6 alkylene, or C2-C6 alkenylene or C2-C6 alkynylene radical which may contain or terminate in an ether (—O—), thioether (—S—) or amino (—NR)— link; Q2 is an optionally substituted divalent monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ra
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Biota Europe Ltd.
    Inventors: David John Haydon, Lloyd George Czaplewski
  • Patent number: 8293769
    Abstract: Benzoxazole and benzothiazole compounds and their oxides, esters, prodrugs, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. Compositions of the compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and uses of the compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent are also disclosed. The embodiments are useful for inhibiting cellular proliferation, inhibiting the growth and/or metathesis of tumors, treating or preventing cancer, treating or preventing degenerating bone diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and/or inhibiting molecules such as CSF 1R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Simon C. Ng, Keith B. Pfister, Martin Sendzik, James Sutton, Allan S. Wagman, Marion Wiesmann
  • Patent number: 8293923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of IRAK kinases of formula (I) and provides compositions comprising such modulators, as well as methods therewith for treating IRAK-mediated or IRAK-associated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Guckian, Charles Jewell, Patrick Conlon, Edward Yin Shiang Lin, Timothy Chan
  • Publication number: 20120264755
    Abstract: The present application discloses a compound of the formula (I) wherein Q is optionally substituted pyridyl; p is 0-6. Y is formulae (i), (ii) and (iii) where X is ?O, ?S and ?N—CN, r is 1-12, R is —Z-A, Z is a single bond, —S(?O)2—, >P?O, >C?O, —C(?O)NH—, and —C(?S)NH—; and A is hydrogen, C1-12-alkyl, C3-12-cycloalkyl, —[CH2CH2O]1-10—(C1-6-alkyl), C1-12-alkenyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl; B is a single bond, —NRN—, —S(?O)2— and —O—; wherein RN is selected from hydrogen, C1-12-alkyl, C3-12-cycloalkyl, —[CH2CH2O]1-10—(C1-6-alkyl), C1-12-alkenyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl; s is 0-6; and Cy is aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, and heteroaryl. The compounds are useful for use as a medicament for the treatment of a disease or a condition caused by an elevated level of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPRT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: TopoTarget
    Inventors: Mette K. Christensen, Fredrik Bjorkling
  • Patent number: 8288556
    Abstract: Compounds of Formulas 1 and 2 where the variables have the meaning disclosed in the specification, have analgesic and in some cases immunostimulant activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Allergan, Inc., Exonhit Therapeutics SA
    Inventors: Bertrand Leblond, Eric Beausoleil, Thierry Taverne, John E. Donello
  • Patent number: 8278306
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are useful as ROCK inhibitors. These compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful for treating or lessening the severity of a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular, inflammatory, neurological, or proliferative diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeremy Green, Jingrong Cao, Upul Keerthi Bandarage, Jon H. Come, Craig Marhefka
  • Publication number: 20120245172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein A, B, X, Y, Ar, R1, R2, R?, m and n are as defined herein and to pharmaceutical active acid addition salts thereof. Compounds of formula I have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1. The compounds can be used for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Guido Galley, Roger Norcross, Philippe Pflieger
  • Publication number: 20120245124
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are modulators of TRPV3 of formula (I) wherein X1, X2, R1, R2, Rx, and n are as defined in the specification. Compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating conditions and disorders using such compounds and compositions are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Bruce Clapham, Phil B. Cox, Michael J. Dart, Arthur Gomtsyan, Tammie K. Jinkerson, Ryan G. Keddy, Michael E. Kort, Philip R. Kym, Mark Matulenko, Robert G. Schmidt, Clara I. Villamil, Eric A. Voight, Kevin R. Woller
  • Publication number: 20120245167
    Abstract: Disclosed is a harmful arthropod control composition comprising, as an active ingredient, a fused heterocyclic compound represented by formula (1) [wherein A1 and A2 independently represent a nitrogen atom or the like; R1 and R4 independently represent a halogen atom or the like; R2 and R3 independently represent a halogen atom or the like; R5 and R6 independently represent a linear C1-C6 hydrocarbon group which may be substituted, or the like (provided that both R5 and R6 cannot represent a hydrogen atom simultaneously); and n represents 0 or 1]. The harmful arthropod control composition has an excellent efficacy to control harmful arthropods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Mitsuhiko IWAKOSHI, Ippei UEMURA
  • Patent number: 8252790
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is useful as a selective antagonist of a 5-HT2B receptor. The compound and salt are useful for treatment or prevention of various diseases and conditions associated with a 5-HT2B receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Raqualia Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Yamagishi, Kiyoshi Kawamura, Tadashi Inoue, Yuji Shishido, Hiroaki Ito
  • Patent number: 8252816
    Abstract: Compounds corresponding to formula I: which act as vanilloid receptor ligands, pharmaceutical composition s containing such compounds, a method for producing the compounds, and the use of such compounds to treat pain and various other conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Robert Frank, Gregor Bahrenberg, Thomas Christoph, Klaus Schiene, Jean De Vry, Derek Saunders, Jeewoo Lee
  • Patent number: 8247401
    Abstract: The subject invention relates to novel P2X3 receptor antagonists that play a critical role in treating disease states associated with pain, in particular peripheral pain, inflammatory pain, or tissue injury pain that can be treated using a P2X3 receptor subunit modulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher S. Burgey, Diem Nguyen, Zhengwu Deng, Daniel V. Paone, Craig M. Potteiger, Joseph P. Vacca