Bicyclo Ring System Having The Thiazole Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 548/152)
  • Patent number: 8278337
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I) wherein X is N or CH, and Y is N or CR5. Also disclosed are methods of treating JNK and ERK mediated diseases using the compounds of formula 1.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: David B. Belanger, M. Arshad Siddiqui, Patrick J. Curran, Blake Hamann, Lianyun Zhao, Panduranga Adulla P. Reddy, Praveen K. Tadikonda, Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Umar Faruk Mansoor
  • Patent number: 8273769
    Abstract: The present invention provides phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment of CRTH2 related disorders and disease selected from asthma, atopic dermatitis and inflammatory dermatoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Stefano Crosignani, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Christophe Cleva, Adeline Pretre
  • Publication number: 20120215154
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preparing a compound of formula 6 comprising: (a) reacting a compound of formula 1 with a compound of formula 2 to form a compound of formula 3 wherein X of formula 2 is Cl or OH; (b) treating the compound formula 3 with Lawesson's reagent to form a compound of formula 4 (c) reacting a compound of formula 4 with potassium ferricyanide to produce a compound of formula 5 and (d) performing catalytic reduction of nitro group of the compound of formula 5 with palladium on charcoal to generate the compound of formula 6, wherein R1 of formulae 1-6 is H, C1-10 alkyl, C1-10 alkoxy or C1-10 haloalkyl, and R2 of formulae 1-6 is H or C1-10 alkyl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: KAOHSIUNG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jeh-Jeng Wang, Chao-Cheng Liao, Wan-Ping Hu, Ho-Chuan Shen
  • Patent number: 8247439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel jasmonate derivatives, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions, especially as chemotherapeutic agents for prevention and treatment of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sepal Pharma Ltd.
    Inventors: Max Herzberg, Adrian Harel, Christian Mang
  • 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
  • Patent number: 8226854
    Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device is provided and includes a photoelectric conversion layer containing a compound represented by the following formula (1). Formula (1): In the formula, Z1 represents an atomic group for forming a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; Za represents an atomic group for forming a 5- or 6-membered ring; R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; L11 to L14 each represents a methine group which may have a substituent or may form a ring with another methine group; p1 represents 0 or 1; n1 represents an integer of 0 to 4 and when n1 is an integer of 2 or more, each L13 or L14 may be the same as or different from every other L13 or L14; M1 represents an ion for neutralizing the electric charge; and m1 represents a number necessary for neutralization of the electric charge; provided that a compound where Z1 is an atomic group forming a thiazoline nucleus or a thiazole nucleus is excluded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Rui Shen, Kimiatsu Nomura, Hideyuki Suzuki
  • Patent number: 8211923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted arylsulphonylaminomethyl-phosphonic acid derivatives of general formula wherein R, X, Y and Z are defined as in claim 1, the tautomers, enantiomers, diastereomers, mixtures thereof and salts thereof which have valuable pharmacological properties, particularly the suppression of the interaction of glycogen phosphorylase a with the GL subunit of glycogen-associated protein phosphatase 1 (PP1), and their use as pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
    Inventors: Holger Wagner, Elke Langkopf, Matthias Eckhardt, Ruediger Streicher, Corinna Schoelch, Annette Schuler-Metz, Alexander Pautsch
  • Publication number: 20120157504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of S-[2-[1-(2-ethylbutyl)cyclohexylcarbonylamino]-phenyl]2-methylthiopropionate which is useful as a pharmaceutically active compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Hans-Juergen Mair, Reinhard Reents, Michelangelo Scalone, Shaoning Wang, Andreas Zogg
  • Patent number: 8202887
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-(substituted-amino)-benzothiazole sulfonamide compounds and derivatives, their use as protease inhibitors, in particular as broad-spectrum HIV protease inhibitors, processes for their preparation as well as pharmaceutical compositions and diagnostic kits comprising them. The present invention also concerns combinations of the present 2-(substituted-amino)-benzothiazole sulfonamide compounds and derivatives with another anti-retroviral agent. It further relates to their use in assays as reference compounds or as reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Janssen R&D Ireland
    Inventors: Herman De Kock, Tim Hugo Maria Jonckers, Paul Jozef Gabriel Maria Boonants, Stefaan Julien Last, Inge Dierynck, Judith Eva Baumeister, Gerben Albert Van 'T Klooster
  • Publication number: 20120142915
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns a protected cyclopropylboronic acid comprising a substituted cyclopropyl group and a boronic ester group having a protecting group. The protecting group is an N-methyliminodiacetic acid (MIDA) group or MIDA-based group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Duncton, Rajinder Singh
  • Patent number: 8168327
    Abstract: An imide derivative represented by the following formula (A): wherein Ra and Rb are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, an alkyl group, a fluoroalkyl group or an aryl group; at least one of Ra and Rb is a fluoroalkyl group; and Rc and Rd are each a substituted or unsubstituted benzyl group, an aryl group, a heterocycle, a fluoroalkyl group or an imide group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hironobu Morishita, Hisayuki Kawamura, Chishio Hosokawa
  • Publication number: 20120101278
    Abstract: A process for producing a biaryl compound, characterized by reacting an arylhydrazine compound, hydrogen peroxide and an aryl compound. When the reaction is conducted in the presence of a given metal or a compound of the metal or in the presence of a metal oxide obtained by reacting the given metal or a compound of the metal with hydrogen peroxide, then the yield of the biaryl compound is improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: KOJI HAGIYA
  • Publication number: 20120101111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oxazolidinone derivatives of formula (I) wherein Y, R3 and R4 are as described in the description, to their preparation, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to their use as pharmaceuticals, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and especially to their use as orexin receptor antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Hamed Aissaoui, Christoph Boss, Christine Brotschi, Markus Gude, Romain Siegrist, Thierry Sifferlen, Jodi T. Williams
  • Publication number: 20120095235
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel thioflavin derivatives, methods of using the derivatives in, for example, in vivo imaging of patients having neuritic plaques, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the thioflavin derivatives and method of synthesizing the compounds. The compounds find particular use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diseases where accumulation of neuritic plaques are prevalent. The disease states or maladies include but are not limited to Alzheimer's Disease, familial Alzheimer's Disease, Down's Syndrome and homozygotes for the apolipoprotein E4 allele.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: William E. KLUNK, Chester A. Mathis, JR., Yanming Wang
  • Patent number: 8148408
    Abstract: The present application describes selective ligands of formula (I) for neuronal nicotinic receptors (NNRs), more specifically for the ?4?2 NNR subtype, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same, wherein X, R1, X, R2, R3, L1, m, n, p, and q are defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: William H. Bunnelle, Lei Shi, Marc J. C. Scanio
  • Patent number: 8142911
    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: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kadoma, Sachiko Kawakami, Hiroko Nomura, Takahiro Ushikubo, Satoshi Seo
  • Publication number: 20120009519
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the formula (I): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group which may have one or more halogen atoms, A1 represents a divalent connecting group, X1 represents a C2-C36 heterocyclic group and one or more —CH2— in the C2-C36 heterocyclic group can be replaced by —CO— or —O—, R2 is independently in each occurrence a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C1-C24 hydrocarbon group, a C1-C12 alkoxy group, a C2-C4 acyl group or a C2-C4 acyloxy group, and m represents an integer of 0 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Hyungjoo KIM, Akira KAMABUCHI, Yuichi MUKAI
  • Patent number: 8088805
    Abstract: The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: MethylGene Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Delorme, Silvana Marcela Leit de Moradei, Sylvie Frechette
  • Patent number: 8063067
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, the use thereof for the treatment of dyslipidaemia, atherosclerosis and diabetes, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and processes for the preparation of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Jean Jacques Zeiller, Hervè Dumas, Valérie Guyard-Dangremont, Isabelle Berard, Francis Contard, Daniel Guerrier, Gérard Ferrand, Yves Bonhomme
  • Patent number: 8048889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 3,4-disubstituted coumarin and quinolone derivatives and processes for their preparation. The invention also related to methods for treating infection of Hepatitis C virus by administering a 3,4-disubstituted coumarin or quinolone derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Xu, Qiang Zhu, Hyun-Joon Cho, Reza Fathi, Zhen Yang, Anthony Sandrasagra, Yixin Liu
  • Publication number: 20110257407
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel thioflavin derivatives, methods of using the derivatives in, for example, in vivo imaging of patients having neuritic plaques, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the thioflavin derivatives and method of synthesizing the compounds. The compounds find particular use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diseases where accumulation of neuritic plaques are prevalent. The disease states or maladies include but are not limited to Alzheimer's disease, familial Alzheimer's disease, Down's Syndrome and homozygotes for the apolipoprotein E4 allele.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: William E. KLUNK, Chester A. Mathis, JR., Yanming Wang
  • Publication number: 20110250136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorinated benzothiazole derivatives, a preparation method thereof, and an imaging agent for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease using the same, and more particularly to fluorinated benzothiazole derivatives represented by Chemical Formula 1, derivatives of Chemical Formula 2 as a starting material for preparation thereof, a preparation method thereof, and an imaging agent for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease using fluorinated benzothiazole derivatives with a strong binding force to beta-amyloid plaque, which is a kind of biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. According to the present invention, fluorine-labeled benzothiazole derivatives, which have been difficult to synthesize by conventional methods, may be obtained by simple processes and the thus-obtained benzothiazole derivatives may be useful in diagnosing the presence and severity of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: SNU R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sang Eun Kim, Byung Chul Lee, Ji Sun Kim, Young Sin Chun
  • Publication number: 20110251216
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic targets for cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to small molecules and nucleic acids that target EZH2 expression in cancer (e.g., prostate cancer, breast cancer, other solid tumors, multiple myeloma).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Arul M. Chinnaiyan, Sooryanaryana Lnu, Qi Cao
  • Patent number: 8026360
    Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where x, y, G, J, K, L, M, W, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Rajender Kamboj, Zaihui Zhang, Jianmin Fu, Vandna Raina, Serguei Sviridov, Vishnumurthy Kodumuru, Nagasree Chakka, Shifeng Lui, Shaoyi Sun, Duanjie Hou
  • Patent number: 8022075
    Abstract: To provide a diagnostic drug which binds specifically to an amyloid aggregate and/or an amyloid deposit, to thereby realize imaging and quantification of a disease caused by amyloid aggregation and/or deposition. The invention provides a compound represented by formula (1): (wherein X1 represents an optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclic group; X2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a chelate-forming group; ring A represents a benzene ring or a pyridine ring; and ring B represents an optionally substituted 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic group which is bonded to the benzene ring or the pyridine ring via a carbon atom of ring B), a salt thereof, a solvate of any of these, or a transition metal coordination compound of any of these, and a diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic drug containing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Fujifilm Ri Pharma Co., Ltd., Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Kazunori Bando, Kazumi Taguchi
  • Publication number: 20110210320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anthracene derivative and an organic electroluminescent device using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to: a novel compound which has a core (for example, an indenoanthracene core) where both an anthracene moiety with excellent device characteristics and a fluorene moiety with excellent fluorescent properties are fused, wherein substituents (for example, a heterocyclic group such as a benzimidazole group, a benzothiazole group, a benzoxazole group, a pyridinyl group or a bipyridinyl group) with an electron transfer capacity are substituted to the core; and an organic electroluminescence element which has improved luminous efficiency, brightness, thermal stability, driving voltage, and lifetime, by comprising an organic layer which is positioned between a positive electrode and negative electrode and contains the novel compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: DOOSAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chang-Ju Shin, Tae-Hyung Kim, Kyoung-Soo Kim, Jung-Sub Lee
  • Patent number: 8003675
    Abstract: A 3,4-dihalogenoisothiazole derivative represented by the general formula [I] (wherein R1 is a halogen atom; A is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and R is a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C2-C5 alkenyl group, a C2-C5 alkynyl group, a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group or a 5- to 10-membered heterocyclic group containing at least one of oxygen atom, sulfur atom and nitrogen atom), or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignees: Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Ihara Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshihiro Nagata, Atsushi Kogure, Isao Kaneko, Norihisa Yonekura, Ryo Hanai
  • Patent number: 8003583
    Abstract: Benzo[b]perhydroheterocyclic arylamine compounds have shown to be particularly useful as stabilizers. The compounds may serve as antioxidants, antiozoants, heat stabilizers and ultraviolet light stabilizers and such compounds are oil soluble, thus particularly suited for use as an antioxidant in a lubricating oil composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron Oronite Company LLC
    Inventors: Richard E. Cherpeck, Carrie Y. Chan
  • Publication number: 20110190480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the general formula CAT+ Y? (I), where Y? is an anion selected from the group of the cyanoborates, fluoroalkylphosphates, fluoroalkylborates or imidates and CAT+ is a cation selected from the group of the azine, xanthene, polymethine, styryl, azo, tetrazolium, pyrylium, benzopyrylium, thiopyrylium, benzothiopyrylium, thiazine, oxazine, triarylmethane, diarylmethane, methine, acridine, quinoline, isoquinoline or quaternary azafluorenone dyes, for colouring plastics and plastic fibres, for the preparation of flexographic printing inks, as ball-point pen pastes, as stamp ink, for colouring leather and paper, for use in data acquisition systems, reprography, in ink microfilters, in photogalvanics, laser technology and the photo industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Nikolai (Mykola) IGNATYEV, Urs Welz-Biermann, Helge Willner, Maik Finze, Eduard Bernhardt, Andriy Kucheryna
  • Publication number: 20110178126
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and compounds are provided. The compounds of the invention have use as therapeutic agents, e.g., they demonstrate anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, anti-migration activities. In one embodiment of the invention, formulations of the compounds in combination with a physiologically acceptable carrier are provided. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful in the treatment of, e.g., anti-inflammatory, renal, and hyperproliferative disorders. The compounds of the invention are pyrazolylbenzothiazole derivatives of the following formula (1) wherein X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: Valocor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zaihui Zhang, Timothy S. Daynard, Shisen Wang, Xinyao Du, Gregory B. Chopiuk, Jun Yan, Jianxin Chen, Serguei V. Sviridov
  • Publication number: 20110160208
    Abstract: The present invention provides the compounds represented by formula (I): or pharmaceutical salts thereof, wherein: X1 represents oxygen atoms and the like, X2 represents nitrogen atoms and the like, X3 represents nitrogen atoms and the like, X4 represents nitrogen atoms and the like, R1 represents formula (II-1): wherein X5 represents sulfur atoms and the like, A1 represents carbon atoms and the like, A2 represents nitrogen atoms and the like and A ring represents phenyl group and the like, having mGluR1 inhibiting effect, and being useful for preventing or treating convulsion, acute pain, inflammatory pain, chronic pain, brain disorder such as cerebral infarction or transient ischemick attack, psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia, anxiety, drug dependence, Parkinson's disease, or gastrointestinal disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Banyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukari Hirata, Satoru Ito, Hiroshi Kawamoto, Toshifumi Kimura, Yasushi Nagatomi, Hisashi Ohta, Akio Sato, Atsushi Satoh, Gentaroh Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20110152246
    Abstract: The embodiments provide compounds of the general Formulae I, II, III, IV, or V as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a subject compound. The embodiments further provide treatment methods, including methods of treating a hepatitis C virus infection and methods of treating liver fibrosis, the methods generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject compound or composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: InterMune, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Buckman, John B. Nicholas, Vladimir Serebryany, Scott D. Seiwert
  • Publication number: 20110130305
    Abstract: Provided are dyes and compositions which are useful in a number of applications, such as the detection and monitoring protein aggregation, kinetic studies of protein aggregation, neurofibrillary plaques analysis, evaluation of protein formulation stability, protein thermal stability shift assay and analysis of molecular chaperone activity. These dyes and compositions are also useful as probes in nucleic acid and protein detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Wayne Forrest Patton, Sergiy M. Yarmoluk, Praveen Pande, Vladyslava Kovalska, Lijun Dai, Kateryna Volkova, Jack Coleman, Mykhaylo Losytskyy, Anthony Ludlum, Anatoliy Balanda
  • Patent number: 7939669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting transition metal compound of Chemical Formula 1 and an organic electroluminescence device including the compound. In the Chemical Formula 1, M is selected from Ir, Pt, Rh, Re, and Os, m is 2 or 3, n is 0 or 1, the sum of m and n is 3, provided that the sum of m and n is 2 M is Pt. X is a N or P atom, and Y is S, O, or Se.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, Hanyang University
    Inventors: Dong-Hack Suh, Jin-Sik Choi, Jin-Soo Lim, Song-Ho Kim, Chi-Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 7939528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonist or inverse agonists at an opioid receptor. Such compounds are useful in the treatment of obesity and related diseases and/or conditions in mammals, particularly humans. Methods of making and using such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: GlaxoSmithKline LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Karl Barvian, Jason Daniel Speake, David John Cowan, Andrew Lamont Larkin, Jerzy Ryszard Szewczyk
  • Publication number: 20110086818
    Abstract: The invention features methods, compositions, and kits for selective inhibition of pain-and itch sensing neurons (nociceptors and pruriceptors) by drug molecules of small molecule weight, while minimizing effects on non-pain-sensing neurons or other types of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College, The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Bean, Clifford J. Woolf
  • Patent number: 7906553
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) having the structure: where A, J, R1, R4, Z and X are described herein; and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of store-operated calcium (SOC) channels. Also described herein are methods of using such SOC channel modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of SOC channel activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: CalciMedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Gonul Velicelebi, Kenneth A. Stauderman, Jeffrey P. Whitten, Yazhong Pei, Jianguo Cao, Zhijun Wang, Evan Rogers, Brian Dyck, Jonathan Grey
  • Patent number: 7888509
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to 1,8-diarylnaphthalene compounds. In certain embodiments, a compound of the invention is an N-oxide of a 1,8-diarylnaphthalene. In certain embodiments, the aryl group is an optionally substituted acridyl group. In certain embodiments, a compound of the invention is a single steroisomer. In certain embodiments, a compound of the invention is a single enantiomer. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample by monitoring the fluorescence of a compound of the invention in a sample. In certain embodiments, the analyte is a metal ion. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of determining the enantiomeric purity of an analyte by monitoring the fluorescence of a compound of the invention in the presence of the analyte. In certain embodiments, the analyte is a compound that is capable of hydrogen bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Georgetown University
    Inventors: Christian Wolf, Xuefeng Mei
  • Patent number: 7863305
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, wherein p, Ar, R1, R2, R3, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and Re are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, methods of using, and methods of preparing the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Robert Greenhouse, Saul Jaime-Figueroa, Lubica Raptova, Deborah Carol Reuter, Karin Ann Stein, Robert Weikert
  • Patent number: 7863310
    Abstract: The present invention provides kinase inhibitors of Formula I:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Rosanne Bonjouklian, Robert Dean Dally, Alfonso de Dios, Mirian Filadelfa del Prado Catalina, Carmen Dominguez-Fernandez, Carlos Jaramillo Aguado, Beatriz Lopez de Uralde-Garmendia, Timothy Alan Shepherd
  • Patent number: 7863299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of formula (IC) or a salt thereof: wherein: p is an integer ranging from 0 to 4; R1 is independently selected from a group consisting of: halogen, hydroxy, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy, haloC1-4alkoxy, C1-4alkanoyl or SF5; or corresponds to a group R5; m1, m2, m3, and m4 are 0; m5, m6 and m7 are each independently 0, 1 or 2 wherein the sum of m5, m6 and m7 is 1 or 2; R6 is C1-6alkyl; R7 is halogen, C1-6alkyl or haloC1-6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-4alkyl; n is 2 or 3; X is S or —CH2—; R3 is C1-4alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, or a phenyl group, a heterocyclyl group, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group, or a 8- to 11-membered bicyclic group, any of which groups is optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from the group consisting of: halogen, cyano, C1-4alkyl, haloC1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy and C1-4alkanoyl; R5 is isoxazolyl, —CH2—N-pyrrolyl, 1,1-dioxido-2-isothiazolidinyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl or 2-pyrrolidinonyl, wherein eac
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Anna Maria Capelli, Elettra Fazzolari, Fabrizio Micheli, Giovanna Tedesco, Silvia Terreni
  • Publication number: 20100326526
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds represented by Formula 1, wherein R1, Ar1, X, Ar2, Ara, and Het are described herein. Compositions and light-emitting devices related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: SHIJUN ZHENG, JENSEN CAYAS, SHENG LI, AMANE MOCHIZUKI, HYUNSIK CHAE, BRETT T. HARDING
  • Patent number: 7854920
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel thioflavin derivatives, methods of using the derivatives in, for example, in vivo imaging of patients having neuritic plaques, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the thioflavin derivatives and method of synthesizing the compounds. The compounds find particular use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients having diseases where accumulation of neuritic plaques are prevalent. The disease states or maladies include but are not limited to Alzheimer's disease, familial Alzheimer's disease, Down's Syndrome and homozygotes for the apolipoprotein E4 allele.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh
    Inventors: William E. Klunk, Chester A. Mathis, Jr., Yanming Wang
  • Patent number: 7847101
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical pyrazolybenzothiazole compositions of formula (1) are provided. The compositions may be pharmaceutically acceptable salts. R1, R2 and R3 at each occurrence are independently selected from amino, aminosulfinyl, aminosulfonyl, aryl, azido, halogen, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, hydrazinyl, hydrocarbyl, hydrogen, hydroxyl, nitro, nitroso, phosphate, phosphinate, phosphonate, phosphonium, phosphorothioate, phosphoryl, sulfamoyl, sulfate, sulfinic acid, sulfonamido, sulfonate, sulfonic acid, sulfonyl, sulfoxido, thiol, thioureido, and ureido, and R4 is selected from hydrogen, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, and hydrocarbyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Valocor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zaihui Zhang, Timothy S. Daynard, Shisen Wang, Xinyao Du, Gregory B. Chopiuk, Jun Yan, Jianxin Chen, Serguei V. Sviridov
  • Patent number: 7838522
    Abstract: The present invention is related to macrogol glyceride pharmaceutical formulations containing benzothiazole derivatives. In particular, the invention is related to benzothiazole stearoyl macrogol pharmaceutical formulations, method of preparation and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Ares Trading S.A.
    Inventors: Pierandrea Esposito, Daniela Chicco, Luca Donati, Andrea Leonardi, Stefania Bertero, Jean-Pierre Gotteland, Pascale Gaillard, Isabelle Jeanclaude-Etter, Simone Grandolini, Mario Maio
  • Patent number: 7838543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (I); wherein Ar1, L1, R1, q, X, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or enantiomer thereof useful in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with obesity and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: James Peter Beck, Brian David Wakefield, Frederic Laurent Cordier, Esteban Dominguez-Manzanares, Kevin Matthew Gardinier, Peter Michael Greenen, Kenneth Allen Savin
  • Publication number: 20100279871
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an optically active (R)-aryloxypropionic acid amide compound which has high selectivity and safety for protecting a crop such as rice, wheat, barley and soy bean, and exhibits excellent herbicidal activity against weeds, and a herbicidal composition comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: KYUNG NONG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joo-kyung Kim, Dong-hoo Kim, Hyung-ho Kim, Kyung-hyun Kim, Cheol-su Yoon, In-cheon Hwang
  • Patent number: 7820673
    Abstract: The present invention provides a urea derivative or a salt thereof, which is useful as a therapeutic agent for thrombosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Keiji Kubo, Yasuhiro Imaeda
  • Patent number: 7820837
    Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a novel fused ring compound having a GPR40 receptor function modulating action and being useful as an insulin secretagogue or a pharmaceutical agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of diabetes, more particularly, a compound represented by the formula: wherein Ar is an optionally substituted cyclic group, ring A is a ring optionally further substituted (provided that the ring is not thiazole, oxazole, imidazole and pyrazole), Xa and Xb are each independently a bond or a spacer having a main chain of 1 to 5 atom(s), Xc is O, S, SO or SO2, ring B is a 5- to 7-membered ring, Xd is a bond, CH or CH2, is a single bond when Xd is a bond or CH2, or a double bond when Xd is CH, and R1 is an optionally substituted hydroxy group, and a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Tsuneo Yasuma, Nobuyuki Negoro
  • Patent number: 7816536
    Abstract: Disclosed are 4-substituted and 7-substituted indoles, benzofurans, benzothiophenes, benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles. Also disclosed are methods for making 4-substituted and 7-substituted indoles, benzofurans, benzothiophenes, benzimidazoles, benzoxazoles, and benzothiazoles, including those having the formulae. The methods include contacting a 4-substituted-6,7-dihydro indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, or benzothiazole compound or a 7-substituted-4,5-dihydro indole, benzofuran, benzothiophene, benzimidazole, benzoxazole, or benzothiazole compound with a vinyldiazo compound in the presence of a dirhodium catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, James Manning