Carbocyclic Ring Containing Patents (Class 546/191)
  • Patent number: 9540327
    Abstract: Provided are bis-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Also provided are methods of using the compounds for modulating the function of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, and for the prevention and/or treatment of central nervous system disorders, substance use and/or abuse, and or gastrointestinal tract disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter Crooks, Linda P. Dwoskin, Guangrong Zheng, Sangeetha Sumithran
  • Publication number: 20150141417
    Abstract: Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Publication number: 20150141397
    Abstract: Aniline compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Trevor T. Charvat, Junfa Fan, Christopher W. Lange, Manmohan Reddy Leleti, Yandong Li, Venkat Reddy Mali, Jeffrey P. McMahon, Jay Powers, Sreenivas Punna, Ju Yang
  • Patent number: 9035058
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic dications, Q, such as 3-hydroxy-1-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)butyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 3-hydroxy-1-(5-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)pentyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 1,1?-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), and 1,1?-((3as,6as)-octahydropentalene-2,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Simon C. Weston, Karl G. Strohmaier, Hilda B. Vroman
  • Publication number: 20140371239
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compounds that inhibit the binding of menin and MLL or MLL fusion proteins and methods of use thereof. In particular embodiments, the present invention provides compositions comprising piperidine-containing compounds and methods of use thereof to inhibit the interaction of menin with MLL oncoproteins (e.g., MLL1, MLL2, MLL-fusion oncoproteins), for example, for the treatment of leukemia, solid cancers, diabetes, and other diseases dependent on activity of MLL1, MLL2, MLL fusion proteins, MLL-PTD and/or menin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jolanta Grembecka, Tomasz Cierpicki, Sunil Kumar Upadhyay, Shaun R. Stauffer, Rocco D. Gogliotti, Timothy J. Senter
  • Publication number: 20140299851
    Abstract: An organic electroluminescence element that uses a compound expressed by the following general formula has low inter-molecular interaction and high orientation during vapor deposition, and by using compounds that are resistant to aggregation, luminous efficiency is high, and there is little change in chromaticity accompanying drive deterioration (either V1 or W1 and either V2 or W2 form rings, the rings formed by V1 and V2 are six-membered rings, and the rings formed by W1 and W2 are five-membered rings; A2 to A4 and A6 to A8 represent CRZ or N, and RZ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; and R2, R3, R7, and R8 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heteroaryl group, a fluorine atom, a hydrogen atom [sic], or a deuterium atom.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: UDC Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Koji Takaku, Tetsu Kitamura, Toru Watanabe, Yasunori Yonekuta
  • Patent number: 8835419
    Abstract: Aniline compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor T. Charvat, Junfa Fan, Christopher W. Lange, Manmohan Reddy Leleti, Yandong Li, Venkat Reddy Mali, Jeffrey P. MacMahon, Jay Powers, Sreenivas Punna, Ju Yang
  • Publication number: 20140221384
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ERIMOS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Heller, Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Publication number: 20140107336
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of tri-aryl compounds, compositions comprising the same and processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
    Inventors: Esther PRIEL, Aviv GAZIT, Shimon SLAVIN, Sara YITZCHAK
  • Patent number: 8691845
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Heller, Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Patent number: 8609736
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to use of a series of compounds and compositions comprising the same for activating telomerase and treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Aviv Gazit, Shimon Slavin, Esther Priel, Sara Yitzchak
  • Patent number: 8604245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of tri-aryl compounds, compositions comprising the same and processes for the preparation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Esther Priel, Aviv Gazit, Shimon Slavin, Sara Yitzchak
  • Publication number: 20130303531
    Abstract: Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Patent number: 8569313
    Abstract: The invention relates to meta-substituted phenyl sulfonyl amides of secondary amino acid amides according to the general formula (I), (II), or (III), the production thereof, and the use thereof as matriptase inhibitors, in particular the use thereof as drugs for inhibiting tumor growth and/or metastasization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: The Medicines Company (Leipzig) GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Steinmetzer, Andrea Schweinitz, Daniel Donnecke
  • Patent number: 8569340
    Abstract: Disclosed are carboxamide, sulfonamide and amine compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. One embodiment is a compound having the structure in which R1, R2, R4, E, T, n and x are as described herein. In certain embodiments, a compound disclosed herein activates the AMPK pathway, and can be used to treat metabolism-related disorders and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Hong, Xiang Xu, Jiaxin Yu, Rajinder Singh, Ihab S. Darwish, Sambaiah Thota
  • Patent number: 8557822
    Abstract: Disclosed are carboxamide, sulfonamide and amine compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. One embodiment is a compound having the structure in which R1, R2, R4, D, E, J, T, p, q and x are as described herein. In certain embodiments, a compound disclosed herein activates the AMPK pathway, and can be used to treat metabolism-related disorders and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ihab S. Darwish, Jiaxin Yu, Hui Hong, Rajinder Singh, Sambaiah Thota, Xiang Xu
  • Patent number: 8501776
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, n, R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, W, and A are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: YuHua Ji, Craig Husfeld, Li Li, Mathai Mammen, YongQi Mu, Eric L. Stangeland
  • Publication number: 20130172315
    Abstract: Aniline compounds are provided which bind to CCR(4) and are useful for the treatment of diseases such as allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, graft rejection and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
    Inventor: ChemoCentryx, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130115163
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing a crystalline molecular sieve having an MSE framework type comprises crystallizing a reaction mixture comprising a source of water, a source of an oxide of a tetravalent element, Y, selected from at least one of silicon, tin, titanium, vanadium, and germanium, optionally a source of a trivalent element, X, a source of an alkali or alkaline earth metal, M, and a source of organic dications, Q, such as 3-hydroxy-1-(4-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1 yl)butyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 3-hydroxy-1-(5-(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium-1-yl)pentyl)quinuclidin-1-ium, 1,1?-(butane-1,4-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(pentane-1,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), 1,1?-(hexane-1,6-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium), and 1,1?-((3as,6as)-octahydropentalene-2,5-diyl)bis(1-methylpiperidin-1-ium).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: SIMON C. WESTON, KARL G. STROHMAIER, HILDA B. VROMAN
  • Publication number: 20130053378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Publication number: 20130029991
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1-R8 and Z are as defined in the claims, and optical antipodes or racemates and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, which are selective antagonists of bradykinin B1, to processes for producing these same compounds, pharmacological compositions containing them and to their use in therapy or prevention of painful and inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Gyula Beke, Eva Bozo, Sandor Farkas, Katalin Hornok, Gyorgy Keseru, Eva Schmidt, Eva Szentirmay, Istvan Vago, Monika Vastag
  • Patent number: 8349923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of flame retarding a polymeric substrate by adding a small but efficient amount of a synergistic mixture of at least one sterically hindered N-alkoxyamine (NOR), at least a metal salt of hypophosphorous (phosphinic) acid and at least one organo-halogen flame retardant. A further aspect of the invention is the flame retardant composition itself and together with a polymer. The present invention also relates to polymeric articles (e.g. moldings, films, fibers, etc.) that are stabilized against light, heat and oxygen and made flame retardant by incorporation of at least one sterically hindered N-alkoxy amine, at least a metal salt of hypophosphorous acid (phosphinic acid) and at least one organo-halogen flame retardant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventor: Michael Roth
  • Publication number: 20120295910
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new sulfonamide derivatives of formula (I), wherein R1-R8 and Z are as defined in the claims, and optical antipodes or racemates and/or salts and/or hydrates and/or solvates thereof, which are selective antagonists of bradykinin B1, to processes for producing these same compounds, pharmacological compositions containing them and to their use in therapy or prevention of painful and inflammatory conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Gyula Beke, Eva Bozo, Sandor Farkas, Katalin Hornok, Gyorgy Keseru, Eva Schmidt, Eva Szentirmay, Istvan Vago, Monika Vastag
  • Patent number: 8232277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Patent number: 8207344
    Abstract: GPR119 agonist compounds of the formula: and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of diabetes and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: David Gene Barrett, Ana Belen Bueno Melendo, Jeffry Bernard Franciskovich, Bin Liu, Kumiko Takeuchi
  • Publication number: 20120129837
    Abstract: Chemical agents, such as disulfonamide derivatives of fluorene, anthracene, xanthene, dibenzosuberone and acridine, and similar heterocyclic ring structures, including salts thereof, that act as anti-cancer and anti-tumor agents, especially where such agents modulate the activity of the Wnt/?-catenin signaling pathway, and serve to reduce ?-catenin levels present in cells, such as cancer cells, or where the agents modulate levels of gene expression in cellular systems, including cancer cells, are disclosed, along with methods for preparing such agents, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing such agents as active ingredients and methods of using these as therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Wieslaw M. Cholody, Yi Zang, Norman E. Ohler, Sheela Chellappan, Janak Padia, Karina Zuck, Jeffrey W.H. Watthey, Zoe Ohler, Jeffrey Strovel
  • Patent number: 8178527
    Abstract: Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Patent number: 8080565
    Abstract: This invention provides 4-amino-1-benzylpiperidine and related compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are useful as muscarinic receptor antagonists. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds; processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds; and methods for treating disease conditions mediated by muscarinic receptors, such as overactive bladder, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, using such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Richard Wilson, Sarah Dunham, Adam Hughes, Craig Husfeld, Yu-Hua Ji, Li Li, Trevor Mischki, Ioanna Stergiades, David Oare
  • Publication number: 20110301159
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel compounds that are capable of modulating Jak2 kinase activities, compounds that have therapeutic use in treating or preventing a subject suffering from or susceptible to a Jak2 mediated disease or disorder, and methods of use and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Peter P. Sayeski, Gyorgy M. Keseru, Kirpal Bisht
  • Patent number: 8017783
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Yu-Hua Ji, YongQi Mu, Craig Husfeld, Li Li
  • Patent number: 7910608
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, W, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Yu-Hua Ji, YongQi Mu, Craig Husfeld, Li Li
  • Publication number: 20100267945
    Abstract: A compound of the formula (I): a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, where R1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, Y is —S(O)2—, R2 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl, R7 is hydrogen or optionally substituted lower alkyl, X is a group of the formula: where R5 and R6 are each independently hydrogen, a group of the formula: is optionally substituted cycloalkylene, p is 0, and q is 1 or 2, Z is optionally substituted carbocyclyl or optionally substituted heterocyclyl, and provided that a compound wherein Z is fused heterocyclyl consisting of three rings or optionally substituted pyrimidinyl is excluded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Okuno, Naoki Kouyama, Masahiro Sakagami
  • Publication number: 20100249400
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below as a dihydronaphthalene compound having a chemical structure which is excellent in production efficiency when compared with lasofoxifene and nafoxidine. This compound is useful as a proteasome inhibitor and/or an antitumor agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Tokyo University of Science Educational Foundation Administrative Organization
    Inventor: Isamu Shiina
  • Patent number: 7786308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of muscarinic receptors. The present invention also provides compositions comprising such modulators, and methods therewith for treating muscarinic receptor mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Ioana Drutu, Miguel Garcia-Guzman Blanco, Lewis R. Makings, Gabriel Raffai, Valentin Boris Zunic
  • Patent number: 7781436
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indol-3-yl-carbonyl-piperidin and piperazin derivatives which act as V1a receptor antagonists and which are represented by Formula I: wherein the residues R1 to R3 are as defined herein. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for preparation of the compounds and compositions. The invention further relates to methods for treating dysmenorrhea, hypertension, chronic heart failure, inappropriate secretion of vasopressin, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depressive disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Caterina Bissantz, Christophe Grundschober, Hasane Ratni, Mark Rogers-Evans, Patrick Schnider
  • Publication number: 20100105680
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted dimethylcyclobutyl compounds of general formula I, a process for their preparation, medicaments comprising said substituted dimethylcyclobutyl compounds as well as the use of said substituted dimethylcyclobutyl compounds for the preparation of medicaments, which are particularly suitable for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of disorders or diseases that are at least partially mediated via sigma receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Maria Rosa Cuberes Altisent, Jordi Corbera Arjona, Jorg Holenz, Rosa Maria Ortuno Mingarro, Sandra Izquierdo Salado
  • Publication number: 20100022528
    Abstract: Disclosed are nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds including various end groups bonded by a carbon atom or heteroatom though a side chain bonded to the respective hydroxy residue O groups by an ether bond or a carbamate bond, pharmaceutical compositions, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, a vascular disease, such as hypertension and macular degeneration, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: ERIMOS PHARMACEUTICALS LLC.
    Inventors: Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Jonathan Daniel Heller, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Publication number: 20100022769
    Abstract: The present invention describes the synthesis of the compounds of formulae (1), (2) and (3) in which m and n, which may be identical or different, may have the values 0, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; Z and Y, which may be identical or different, represent a nitrogenated cyclic system bonded by nitrogen or by one of the ring carbons or an NR1R2 system; and X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1-C12 alkyl, substituted alkyl, C3-C12 aryl, amino, alkylamino, nitro, hydroxy, alkoxy, halogen, carboxy or carboxamido. The use of the compounds of formulae (1), (2) and (3) as anti-HIV agents in the treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jordi Teixidó Closa, José Ignacio Borrell Bilbao, Santiago Nonell Marrugat, Xavier Batllori Aguilá, Sofia Pettersson Salom, Laia Ros Blancó, Maria Obdulia Rabal Gracia, Violata Pérez Nueno, José Esté Araque, Imma Clotet Codina, Mercedes Armand Ugón, Ralmon Puig De La Bellacasa
  • Patent number: 7652142
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of bipiperidinyl compounds as inhibitors of the CCR5 receptors, methods of preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more such compounds, methods of preparing pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more such compounds, and methods of treatment, prevention, inhibition, or amelioration of one or more diseases associated with CCR5 using such compounds or pharmaceutical compositions. The invention also relates to the use of a combination of a compound of this invention and one or more antiviral or other agents useful in the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The invention further relates to the use of a compound of this invention, alone or in combination with another agent, in the treatment of solid organ transplant rejection, graft v. host disease, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, asthma, allergies or multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Schering Corporation
    Inventors: Michael W. Miller, Jack D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20090306070
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivative compounds, namely, butane bridge modified nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) compounds and butane bridge modified tetra-O-substituted NDGA compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, methods of making them, and methods of using them and kits including them for the treatment of diseases and disorders, in particular, diseases resulting from or associated with a virus infection, such as HIV infection, HPV infection, or HSV infection, an inflammatory disease, such as various types of arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, or a proliferative disease, such as diverse types of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Erimos Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Daniel Heller, Qingqi Chen, Rocio Alejandra Lopez, Amanda Jean Morris
  • Publication number: 20090275581
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to Formula I: wherein the variables are defined herein. Such compounds are can bind aspartic proteases to inhibit their activity. They are useful in the treatment or amelioration of diseases associated with aspartic protease activity. Also described herein are methods of antagonizing aspartic protease inhibitors in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: John J. Baldwin, David A. Claremon, Colin M. Tice, Salvacion Cacatian, Lawrence W. Dillard, Alexey V. Ishchenko, Jing Yuan, Zhenrong Xu, Gerard McGeehan, Wei Zhao, Robert D. Simpson, Suresh B. Singh, Patrick T. Flaherty, Lara S. Kallander, Colin A. Leach, Brian Lawhorn, Qing Lu, Lamont R. Terrell, Bahman Ghavini-Alagha, Jing Zhang, Damiano Ghirlanda, Xiaoping Hou, Simon Semus
  • Patent number: 7595312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to CGRP antagonists of general formula wherein A, U, V, W, X and R1 to R3 are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, diastereomers, enantiomers, hydrates, mixtures thereof and the salts thereof as well as the hydrates of the salts, particularly the physiologically acceptable salts thereof with inorganic or organic acids, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, the use thereof and processes for preparing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Rudolf, Stephan Georg Mueller, Dirk Stenkamp, Philipp Lustenberger, Alexander Dreyer, Eckhart Bauer, Marcus Schindler, Kirsten Arndt, Henri Doods
  • Publication number: 20090203696
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds according to formula (I): wherein A, Q, X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 and R11 are as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula (I), to processes for preparing the compounds of formula (I), and to methods of using the compounds of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Jozsef Zsolt BOCSKEI, Gary MCCORT, Hans MATTER, Henning STEINHAGEN, Berangere THIERS
  • Patent number: 7569586
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4,R5, R6, R7, R8a, R8b, W, a, b, c and m are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of this invention possess both ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist and muscarinic receptor antagonist activity. Accordingly, such compounds are expected to be useful as therapeutic agents for treating pulmonary disorders, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Trevor Mischki, Adam Hughes, Yu-Hua Ji
  • Patent number: 7560469
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, s, t, Ar1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are mescaline receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Yu-Hua Ji, YongQi Mu
  • Publication number: 20090175809
    Abstract: Described are merocyanine derivatives of formula wherein R2 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; a cyano group; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom linking them form a —(CH2)m— ring which is optionally interrupted by —O— or by —NR7—; R4 is a cyano group; or -Q1-R5; Q1 is —COO—; —CONH—; —CO—; —SO2—; or —CONR6—; R5 is C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; or unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl-substituted C6-C20aryl; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; R7 is hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; cyclo-C3-C8alkyl; unsubstituted or C1-C6alkyl- or C1-C6alkoxy-substituted C6-C20aryl; the cyclohexene radical C is not substituted or substituted by one or more C1-C5alkyl; m is from 3 to 7; n is from 2 to 4; and o is from 2 to 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Thomas Ehlis, Stefan Muller
  • Publication number: 20090156572
    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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Yoshinori Ikeura, Junya Shirai, Hideyuki Sugiyama, Yuji Nishikimi, Taku Kamei, Nobuki Sakauchi
  • Patent number: 7524962
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein a, b, c, d, m, n, p, r, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and W are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are muscarinic receptor antagonists. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat pulmonary disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathai Mammen, Yu-Hua Ji, YongQi Mu
  • Patent number: 7514431
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of the formula I: I (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, X, Z and n are defined herein) which are useful as modulators of chemokine receptor activity. In particular, these compounds are useful as modulators of the chemokine receptor CCR-2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Changyou Zhou, Alexander Pasternak, Lihu Yang
  • Patent number: RE42412
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel compounds and compositions for the safe and effective treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and related conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions of the subject invention comprise esterified cisapride derivatives. These compositions possess potent activity in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease and substantially reduce adverse effects associated with the administration of cisapride. These adverse effects include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and elevations of blood pressure and heart rate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: ARYx Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pascal Druzgala, Peter G. Milner, Jurg Pfister, Cyrus Becker