Additional Nitrogen Containing Unsaturated Hetero Ring (e.g., Thiazole, Etc.) Patents (Class 544/284)
  • Publication number: 20140073642
    Abstract: This invention relates to quinazoline derivatives, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions, and their use in therapy of disorders in which the modulation of toll-like-receptors is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen R&D Ireland
    Inventors: David McGowan, Pierre Jean-Marie Bernard Raboisson, Tim Hugo Maria Jonckers, Stefaan Julien Last, Werner Embrechts, Serge Maria Aloysius Pieters
  • Patent number: 8658655
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods for specific inhibition of activated cdc42-associated kinase 1 (Ack1) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignees: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Reaction Biology Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Peterson, Haiching Ma, Sean Deacon
  • Publication number: 20140051694
    Abstract: Oxazole derivatives are described. The inventive compounds are useful as kinase inhibitors, and may be used in the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, CNS cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, and renal cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: NEOSOME LIFE SCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Laxman S. Desai, Srinivas Chittaboina
  • Patent number: 8653077
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K?) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3K? plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3K?, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3K? activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K? activity. Methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3K?-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: ICOS Corporation
    Inventors: Chanchal Sadhu, Kennith O. Dick, Jennifer Treiberg, C. Gregory Sowell, Edward A. Kesicki, Amy Oliver
  • Publication number: 20140045870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 7-(heteroaryl-amino)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-a]indol acetic acid derivatives of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described in the description and their use as prostaglandin receptor modulators, most particularly as prostaglandin D2 receptor modulators, in the treatment of various prostaglandin-mediated diseases and disorders, to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and to processes for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Hamed Aissaoui, Christoph Boss, Jerome Gabillet, Sylvia Richard-Bildstein, Romain Siegrist
  • Publication number: 20140045868
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the activity of RAF kinases, including BRAF kinase and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder mediated by RAF kinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: AMBIT BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sunny Abraham, SHRIPAD S. BHAGWAT, BRIAN T. CAMPBELL, QI CHAO, RAFFAELLA FARAONI, MARK W. HOLLADAY, ANDILIY G. LAI, MARTIN W. ROWBOTTOM, EDUARDO SETTI, KELLY G. SPRANKLE
  • Publication number: 20140045869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of DNA-PK. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Kevin Michael Cottrell, Hongbo Deng, John P. Duffy, Huai Gao, Simon Giroux, Jeremy Green, Katrina Lee Jackson, Joseph M. Kennedy, David J. Lauffer, Mark Willem Ledeboer, Pan Li, John Patrick Maxwell, Mark A. Morris, Albert Charles Pierce, Nathan D. Waal, Jinwang Xu
  • Patent number: 8648087
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I wherein B, G, A, E, R1, R2, R3, m and n are as defined herein, which are useful as type I receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Array Biopharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph P. Lyssikatos, Julie Marie Greschuk, Fredrik P. Marmsäter, Qian Zhao, D. David Hennings, Weidong Liu
  • Publication number: 20140038965
    Abstract: 5- and 6-membered heterocyclic compounds which are inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 are described as are processes, pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical use of the compounds in the treatment of mammals, including human(s) for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other disorders which may affect CNS function. Also described is the treatment of neurological, neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders including but not limited to those comparing cognitive deficits or schizophrenic symptoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: EnVivo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy RIPKA, Gideon SHAPIRO, Richard CHESWORTH
  • Publication number: 20140038958
    Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds and methods for inhibiting the Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor (CDKI) pathway. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds and methods for inhibiting the CDKI pathway for studies of and intervention in senescence-related and other CDKI-related diseases. The invention provides new compounds having improved solubility and/or potency, and methods for their use. In various aspects, the invention relates to the treatment of cancer. The invention provides methods for chemoprevention and prevention of tumor recurrence or metastasis. The invention further provides diagnostic techniques for treatment for certain cancer types. The invention utilizes specific inhibitors of CDK8/19 and/or measurement of CDK8 levels in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: SENEX BIOTECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Igor B. Ronnison, Donald C. Porter, Mark P. Wentland
  • Patent number: 8642608
    Abstract: The invention relates to quinazoline derivatives of formula (I), wherein m is an integer from 1 to 3; R1 represents halogeno or C1-3alkyl; X1 represents —O—; R2 is selected from one of the following three groups: 1) C1-5alkylR3 (wherein R3 is piperidinyl-4-yl which may bear one or two substituents selected from hydroxy, halogeno, C1-4alkyl, C1-4hydroxyalkyl and C1-4alkoxy; 2) C2-5alkenylR3 (wherein R3 is as defined hereinbefore); 3) C2-5alkynylR3 (wherein R3 is as defined hereinbefore); and wherein any alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group may bear one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, halogeno and amino; and salts thereof; processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as active ingredient. The compounds of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof inhibit the effects of VEGF, a property of value in the treatment of a number of disease states including cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: AstraZeneca AB
    Inventors: Andrew Peter Thomas, Elaine Sophie Elizabeth Stokes, Laurent Francois Andre Hennequin
  • Patent number: 8642609
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Lewis R. Makings, Ashavini K. Singh, Mark T. Miller, Sarah S. Hadida Ruah, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Matthew Hamilton, Anna Ruth Hazlewood, Liming Huang
  • Publication number: 20140031358
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, which inhibit the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARP) and therefore are useful for treating diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP. The present invention also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula (I), and methods of using such compounds to inhibit PARP enzymes, and to treat diseases, disorders, and conditions related to PARP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Eternity Bioscience Inc.
    Inventors: Dong Liu, Minsheng Zhang, Kan He, Lianshan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140031341
    Abstract: An in vitro method of screening candidate compounds for the preventive or curative treatment of rosacea is described. The method can include determining the capacity of a compound to modulate the expression or activity of the Transient Receptor Potential (TRPs), as well as the use of modulators of the expression or activity of this transcription factor for the treatment of rosacea. The method can also include in vitro diagnosis or prognosis of this pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicants: UNIVERSITAT MUNSTER, GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Jerome Aubert, Martin Steinhoff
  • Publication number: 20140031345
    Abstract: A compound of formula I wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1 and R24 are described herein. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of potassium channel function and in the treatment and prevention of arrhythmia, IKur-associated disorders, and other disorders mediated by ion channel function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: James A. Johnson, John Lloyd, Heather Finlay, Ji Jiang, James Neels, Naveen Kumar Dhondi, Prashantha Gunaga, Abhisek Banerjee
  • Publication number: 20140031547
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising casein kinase 1 delta (CK1?) and to the use of said inhibitors in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph M. Sheridan, Jonathan R. Heal, William D.O. Hamilton, Ian Pike
  • Patent number: 8637533
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase delta isoform (PI3K?) activity, and methods of treating diseases, such as disorders of immunity and inflammation, in which PI3K? plays a role in leukocyte function are disclosed. Preferably, the methods employ active agents that selectively inhibit PI3K?, while not significantly inhibiting activity of other PI3K isoforms. Compounds are provided that inhibit PI3K? activity, including compounds that selectively inhibit PI3K? activity. Methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit cancer cell growth or proliferation are also provided. Accordingly, the invention provides methods of using PI3K? inhibitory compounds to inhibit PI3K?-mediated processes in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: ICOS Corporation
    Inventors: Chanchal Sadhu, Ken Dick, Jennifer Treiberg, C. Gregory Sowell, Edward A. Kesicki, Amy Oliver
  • Patent number: 8637513
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heterocycle phenyl amide compounds which are antagonists of T-type calcium channels, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of disorders and diseases in which T-type calcium channels are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which T-type calcium channels are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: James C. Barrow, Paul J. Coleman, Thomas S. Reger, Kelly-Ann S. Schlegel, Youheng Shu, Zhi-Qiang Yang
  • Patent number: 8637532
    Abstract: The invention provides novel substituted amino azaheterocyclic carboxamide compounds according to Formula (I), their manufacture and use for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Amanda E. Sutton, Ruoxi Lan, Thomas E. Richardson, David Perrey, Harold George Vandeveer, Bayard R. Huck, Srinivasa R. Karra, Xiaoling Chen, Yufang Xiao, Lesley Liu-Bujalski, Andreas Goutopoulos, Frank Stieber, Brian L. Hodous, Hui Qiu, Reinaldo Jones, Brian H. Heasley
  • Publication number: 20140024657
    Abstract: The invention features a series of heterocyclic derivatives that inhibit tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) induced necroptosis. The heterocyclic compounds of the invention are described by Formulas (I)-(VIII) and by Compounds (1)-(7), (13)-(26), (27)-(33), (48)-(57), and (58)-(70). These necrostatins are shown to inhibit TNF-? induced necroptosis in FADD-deficient variant of human Jurkat T cells. The invention further features pharmaceutical compositions featuring necrostatins. The compounds and compositions of the invention may also be used to treat disorders where necroptosis is likely to play a substantial role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Junying YUAN, Emily S. Hsu
  • Publication number: 20140023643
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I wherein B, G, A, E, R1, R2, R3, m and n are as defined herein, which are useful as type I receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ARRAY BIOPHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph P. LYSSIKATOS, Julie Marie GRESCHUK, Fredrik P. MARMSATER, Qian ZHAO, D. David HENNINGS, Weidong LIU
  • Publication number: 20140024661
    Abstract: A group of fused two ring pyrimidine compounds having a heterocycles substituent at the 2 position and a substituted amine at the 4 position as well as optional aliphatic, functional and/or aromatic components substituted at other positions of the pyrimidine and other ring are disclosed. In addition a group of quinazoline compounds having similar substituents at the 2 and 4 positions as well as at other positions are disclosed. These compounds are inhibitors of the AAA proteasome complex containing p97 and are effective medicinal agents for treatment of diseases associated with p97 bioactivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Cleave Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Han-Jie Zhou, Francesco Parlati
  • Publication number: 20140023642
    Abstract: Disclosed are 1-(arylmethyl)quinazoline-2,4(1H,3H)-diones thereof, represented by the Formula (I) wherein Ar, R1-R6 are defined herein. Compounds having Formula (I) are PARP inhibitors. Therefore, compounds of the invention may be used to treat clinical conditions that are responsive to the inhibition of PARP activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Impact Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Sui Xiong Cai, Ye Edward Tian, Haijun Dong, Qingbing Xu, Lizhen Wu, Lijun Liu, Yangzhen Jiang, Qingli Bao, Guoxiang Wang, Feng Yin, Chengyun Gu, Xiuhua Hu, Xiaozhu Wang, Sishun Kang, Shengzhi Chen
  • Patent number: 8633210
    Abstract: This invention describes novel triazole compounds of formula IX: wherein Z1 is nitrogen or CR9 and Z2 is nitrogen or CH, provided that at least one of Z1 and Z2 is nitrogen; G is Ring C or Ring D; Ring C is selected from a phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or 1,2,4-triazinyl ring, wherein said Ring C has one or two ortho substituents independently selected from —R1; Ring D is a 5-7 membered monocyclic ring or 8-10 membered bicyclic ring selected from aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl; Rx and Ry are independently selected from T-R3, or Rx and Ry are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a fused ring; R1, R3, and T are as described in the specification. The compounds are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of GSK-3 and Aurora, for treating diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Pan Li, Ronald Knegtel, Julian Marian Charles Golec, David Bebbington, Hayley Marie Binch
  • Patent number: 8633209
    Abstract: Provided herein are hydrobromide salts of a pyrazolylaminoquinazoline, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a proliferative disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ambit Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy David Gross, Patrick B. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 8633208
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 6-(1H-imidazo-1-yl)-2-aryl and 2-heteroaryl quinazoline and quinolines derivatives, compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutical acceptable salts and solvates and corresponding pharmaceutical compositions, that acts as Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and Imidazoline Receptor ligands: wherein: X is independently selected from —CH group or a nitrogen atom (—N), W is independently selected from an aryl group, an heteroaryl group, or a benzocondensed heteroaryl group such as 1,3-benzodioxole, benzofuran, 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran, benzothiophene, 2,3-dihydrobenzothiophene, indole, 2,3-dihydroindole, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, benzothiazole, 2H-3,4-dihydrobenzopyran, [1,4]-benzodioxine, 2,3-dihydro-[1,4]-benzodioxine (1,4-benzodioxan). R1 is independently selected from hydrogen (—H), C1-C4 alkyl, hydroxymethyl (—CH2OH), aminomethyl (—CH2NH2), alkylaminomethyl [CH2NH(R2)], or di-alkylaminomethyl [CH2N(R2)2], trifluoromethyl (—CF3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Rottapharm S.p.A
    Inventors: Antonio Giordani, Marco Lanza, Gianfranco Caselli, Stefano Mandelli, Simona Zanzola, Francesco Makovec, Lucio Claudio Rovati
  • Patent number: 8633207
    Abstract: Provided herein are quinazoline compounds for treatment of JAK kinase mediated diseases, including JAK2 kinase-, JAK3 kinase- or TYK2 kinase-mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ambit Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Hadd, Mark W. Holladay, Martin Rowbottom
  • Publication number: 20140018376
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of competitive AMPA receptor antagonists for the treatment, prevention or delay of progression of Rasmussen's encephalitis and/or certain forms of epilepsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Hans Allgeier, Yves Auberson, Thomas Blaettler, David Carcache, Philipp Floersheim, Wolfgang Froestl, Christel Guibourdenche, Hans o Kalkman, Joerg Kallen, Manuel Koller, Kurt Lingenhohl, Henri Mattes, Joachim Nozulak, David Orain, Johanne Renaud, Christine Strohmaier
  • Publication number: 20140018363
    Abstract: Provided is a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof: wherein Ar represents R5, R7, R8, R2?, R4?, R5?, R6?, R7?, R8? independently represent H, OH, F, Cl, Br, methoxyl group, NH2 group or NMe2 group; X represents NH, O or S; and R6 is selected from the group consisting of: pyrrolidinyl group, piperidinyl group, morpholino group, methoxyl group, and dimethylamine group. The present invention also provides a composition comprising the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition in accordance with the present invention are effective on treating or alleviating a disease or disorder, such as malignant glioma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: China Medical University
    Inventors: Mann-Jen Hour, Po-Wu Gean, Sheng-Chu Kuo, Hong-Zin Lee, Jai-Sing Yang, Li-Chen Chou, Tai-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20140011801
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the following formula and their pharmaceutically-acceptable salts, which have an effect of glucokinase activation and are useful in the field of medicines for treatment for diabetes, obesity, etc. (wherein ring A represents a pyrazolyl group optionally having a lower alkyl group, etc.; ring B represents a heteroaryl group; R represents a lower alkyl group, etc.; R1 represents a group of a formula: (wherein R11 and R12 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, etc.; m indicates an integer of from 2 to 6), etc.; R2 represents a lower alkyl group, etc.; r indicates an integer of from 0 to 3; k indicates an integer of from 0 to 4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MSD K.K.
    Inventors: Tomoharu Iino, Aklo Ohno, Norikazu Otake, Takuya Suga, Masanori Asai
  • Patent number: 8623883
    Abstract: This invention provides quinazoline compounds of the formula: wherein: R1 is halo; R2 is H or halo; R3 is a) C1-C3 alkyl, optionally substituted by halo; or b) —(CH2)n-morpholino, —(CH2)n-piperidine, —(CH2)n-piperazine, —(CH2)n-piperazine-N(C1-C3 alkyl), —(CH2)n-pyrrolidine, or —(CH2)n-imidazole; n is 1 to 4; R4 is —(CH2)m-Het; Het is morpholine, piperidine, piperazine, piperazine-N(C1-C3 alkyl), imidazole, pyrrolidine, azepane, 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyridine, or 3,6-dihydro-2H-pyridine, each optionally substituted by alkyl, halo, OH, NH2, NH(C1-C3 alkyl) or N(C1-C3 alkyl)2; m is 1-3; and X is O, S or NH; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as processes and intermediate compounds for making them, useful pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compounds in the treatment of proliferative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Alan Fakhoury, Helen Tsenwhei Lee, Jessica Elizabeth Reed, Kevin Matthew Schlosser, Karen Elaine Sexton, Haile Tecle, Roy Thomas Winters
  • Patent number: 8618102
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bridged diazepan compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Paul J. Coleman, Christopher D. Cox, Georgia B. McGaughey, Anthony J. Roecker, John D. Schreier
  • Publication number: 20130345222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that specific human taste receptors in the T2R taste receptor family respond to particular bitter compounds present in, e.g., coffee. Also, the invention relates to the discovery of specific compounds and compositions containing that function as bitter taste blockers and the use thereof as bitter taste blockers or flavor modulators in, e.g., coffee and coffee flavored foods, beverages and medicaments. Also, the present invention relates to the discovery of a compound that antagonizes numerous different human T2Rs and the use thereof in assays and as a bitter taste blocker in compositions for ingestion by humans and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Donald S. Karanewsky, Joseph R. Fotsing, Catherine Tachdjian, Melissa Arellano
  • Publication number: 20130343992
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are disclosed Compounds of formula (I) are useful in treating conditions and disorders prevented by or ameliorated by PDE10A ligands. Radiolabeled compounds of formula (I) are also useful as diagnostic tools as PDE10A positron emission tomography ligands. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compound of formula (I), methods for using such compounds and compositions, and a process for preparing compounds within the scope of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventor: AbbVie Inc.
  • Patent number: 8614319
    Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds having the Formula I: wherein A, B, D, E, G, K, L, M, Q, T, X, Y and Z are as defined herein, which exhibit a dopamine receptor (preferably a D4 receptor) agonistic activity, and/or a PDE5 inhibitory activity, processes of preparing same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and uses thereof in the treatment of sexual disorders such as decreased libido, orgasm disorder and erectile dysfunction are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: ATIR Holding S.A.
    Inventors: Dmitry Tworowski, Ron Matsievitch, Vladimir Kogan
  • Publication number: 20130335685
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a retardation film which has high retardation developability, good mechanical strength and good durability. This retardation film contains a cellulose derivative and at least one compound represented by general formula (1), wherein each of R1 and R2 independently represents an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; X1 represents a single bond, —NR4—, —O— or —S—; X2 represents a single bond, —NR5—, —NR5—(C?O)—, —O— or —S—; each of R4 and R5 independently represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; R3 represents a substituent; n represents an integer of 0-4; and when n is 2 or more, a plurality of R3s may be the same or different and adjacent R3s may be joined together to form a ring).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA , INC.
    Inventors: Takatsugu Suzuki, Issei Nakahara, Hiroyoshi Kiuchi, Kiyoshi Fukusaka
  • Publication number: 20130338138
    Abstract: Azetidine and piperidine compounds of formula (I): as defined in the specification, compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds and intermediates thereof. Provided herein also are methods of treating cognitive disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Allen, Jian J. Chen, Michael J. Frohn, Matthew R. Kaller, Qingyian Liu, Thomas T. Nguyen, Alexander J. Pickrell, Wenyuan Qian, Robert M. Rzasa, Wenge Zhong
  • Patent number: 8609672
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds based on piperazinylpyrimidine derivatives to be used as protein kinase inhibitors. The compounds may be useful in treating or preventing different cellular proliferation disorders, such as cancer. The present invention also provides methods of preparing these compounds, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: University of the Pacific
    Inventors: Wade A. Russu, Hassan M. Shallal
  • Patent number: 8609673
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel quinazoline derivatives of the formula: wherein each variable is as defined herein, and their acceptable acid addition salts. The invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions beneficially treated by inhibitory activity against the VEGF receptor tyrosine kinase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger Tung
  • Publication number: 20130317027
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating cancer, systemic or chronic inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, obesity, T-cell mediated autoimmune disease, ischemia, and other complications associated with these diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Myrexis, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Adam Willardsen, Jeffrey W. Lockman, Brett R. Murphy, Weston R. Judd, In Chul Kim, Se-Ho Kim, Daniel Feodore Zigar, Kraig M. Yager, Tracey C. Fleischer, Ryan T. Terry-Lorenzo, J. Jay Boniface, Daniel P. Parker, Ian A. McAlexander, Matthew Gregory Bursavich, David M. Dastrup, Christophe Hoarau, David A. Gerrish, Paul R. Sebahar, Dange Vijay Kumar
  • Publication number: 20130317221
    Abstract: The present invention provides 3-arylethynyl substituted quinazolinone compounds of formula (A) as potential anticancer agents against sixty human cancer cell lines. R1=H, OH, OCH3; R2=H, OH, CH3,OCH3, NO2; R3=H, OH, OCH3, F, Cl; R2+R3=—OCH2O—; R4=H, OH, CH3, OCH3; R5=H, OH, CH3, OCH3; R6=H, OCH3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
    Inventors: Ahmed Kamal, Farheen Sultana, Erla Vijaya Bharathi, Yellamelli Valli Venkata Srikanth, Arutla Viswanath, Ponnampalli Swapna
  • Publication number: 20130310365
    Abstract: The present invention comprises compounds of Formula I. wherein: R1, R2, R4, J, Q, and A are as defined in the specification. The invention also comprises a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating a syndrome, disorder or disease, wherein said syndrome, disorder or disease is type II diabetes, obesity and asthma. The invention also comprises a method of inhibiting CCR2 activity in a mammal by administration of a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutical NV
    Inventors: James C. Lanter, Thomas P. Markotan, Nalin Subasinghe, Zhihua Sui
  • Publication number: 20130310376
    Abstract: Provided is a compound of the formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or stereoisomer thereof: wherein Ar represents R5, R7, R8, R2?, R3?, R4?, R5?, R6?, R7?, R8? independently represent H, OH, F, Cl, Br methoxyl group, NH2 group or NMe2 group; X represents NH, O or S; R6 is selected from the group consisting of: piperidinyl group, morpholino group, methoxyl group, and dimethylamine group. The present invention also provides a composition comprising the compound of formula I. The compound and the composition in accordance with the present invention are effective on treating or alleviating a disease or disorder, such as malignant glioma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: China Medical University
    Inventors: Mann-Jen Hour, Po-Wu Gean, Sheng-Chu Kuo, Hong-Zin Lee, Jai-Sing Yang, Li-Chen Chou, Tai-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 8586608
    Abstract: A compound of general formula I wherein: Ra is a benzyl, 1-phenylethyl, or 3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl group; Rb is a dimethylamino, N-methyl-N-ethylamino, diethylamino, N-methyl-N-isopropylamino, N-methyl-N-cyclopropylamino, N-methyl-N-(2-methoxyethyl)amino, N-ethyl-N-(2-methoxyethyl)amino, bis(2-methoxyethyl)amino, morpholino, N-methyl-N-(tetra-hydrofuran-3-yl)amino, N-methyl-N-(tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethyl)amino, N-methyl-N-(tetra-hydrofuran-3-ylmethyl)amino, N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-yl)amino, or N-methyl-N-(tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethyl)amino group; and Rc is a cyclopropylmethoxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy, tetrahydrofuran-3-yloxy, tetrahydrofuran-2-ylmethoxy, tetrahydrofuran-3-ylmethoxy, tetrahydropyran-4-yloxy, or tetrahydropyran-4-ylmethoxy group, or a tautomer, stereoisomer, or salt thereof, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids or bases which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular an inhibitory effect on signal transduction
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Frank Himmelsbach, Elke Langkopf, Stefan Blech, Birgit Jung, Anke Baum, Flavio Solca
  • Patent number: 8580804
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound having a heterocyclic skeleton of formula (I): wherein the indicated moieties are as described in the specification, as well as a tautomer thereof or a salt thereof. The compound is useful as a catalyst for an asymmetric synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Kyoto University, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
    Inventors: Yoshiji Takemoto, Kazuo Murakami
  • Patent number: 8580785
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim (1), and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula (I) can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventors: André Jeanguenat, Roger Graham Hall, Olivier Loiseleur, Stephan Trah, Patricia Durieux, Andrew Edmunds, André Stoller
  • Publication number: 20130295049
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: 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: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventor: ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
  • Publication number: 20130296348
    Abstract: Novel bis-quinazoline derivatives as tyrosine kinase inhibitors, synthesis of these compounds, and novel methods for treating tyrosine kinase mediated diseases or disorders using these compounds are disclosed. In particular, the present invention provides tethered quinazoline derivative dimers as inhibitors to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their therapeutic uses for treating EGFR kinase-mediated diseases or disorders, such as various cancers, as well as synthetic methods for preparing these novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Tetranov International, Inc
    Inventors: Yusheng Wu, Chengshan Niu, Dapeng Zou, Jingya Li, Ruiyun Guo
  • Publication number: 20130296320
    Abstract: Provided is a novel bicyclic compound which has an HSP90 inhibitory effect and a carcinostatic effect. Also provided is a pharmaceutical agent which is based on the HSP90 inhibitory effect and is useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease involving HSP90, particularly, cancer. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a salt thereof wherein at least one of X1, X2, X3, and X4 represents N or N-oxide and the rest thereof are the same or different and each represent C—R2; any one or two of Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4 represent C—R4 and the rest thereof are the same or different and each represent CH or N; R1 represents an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic unsaturated heterocyclic group having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from N, S, and O; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms etc.; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, —CO—R5 etc.; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, —CO—R6, —N(R7)(R8) etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: TAIHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto Kitade, Satoshi Yamashita, Shuichi Ohkubo
  • Publication number: 20130296332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Hans ALLGEIER, Yves AUBERSON, David CARCACHE, Philipp FLOERSHEIM, Christel GUIBOURDENCHE, Wolfgang FROESTL, Jörg KALLEN, Manuel KOLLER, Henri MATTES, Joachim NOZULAK, David ORAIN, Johanne RENAUD