Chalcogen Attached Indirectly To The Tetrazole Ring By Nonionic Bonding Patents (Class 548/252)
  • Patent number: 11919875
    Abstract: A fluorine-containing ether compound represented by the formula (1) is provided. The fluorine-containing ether compound is represented by the following formula (1). R1—R2—CH2—R3—CH2—R4 (1) (R3 is a perfluoropolyether chain; R1 is the formula (2), a in the formula (2) is an integer of 2 or 3, R5 and R6 are the same or different substituents. R5 and R6 may form a ring structure together with a nitrogen atom; R2 is the formula (3), b in the formula (3) is an integer of 1 to 3; R4 is a terminal group having two or three polar groups, in which individual polar groups bond to different carbon atoms and the carbon atoms to which the polar groups bond are bonded to each other through a linking group having a carbon atom to which the polar groups do not bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Resonac Corporation
    Inventor: Natsumi Shibata
  • Patent number: 9580398
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a compound having the structure: (Formula (I). Also provided are compositions containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a compound according to the present invention. Further provided are methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of an excitotoxic disorder in a subject, methods of modulating ferroptosis in a subject, methods of reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a cell, and methods for treating or ameliorating the effects of a neurodegenerative disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Brent R. Stockwell, Scott J. Dixon, Rachid Skouta
  • Patent number: 9233984
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound characterized by being represented by general formula (I): (wherein, A represents a halogen atom, alkyl group, haloalkyl group, alkoxy group, haloalkoxy group, alkylsulfonyl group, unsubstituted or substituted aryl group, cyano group or nitro group, n represents an integer of 0 to 5 (and A may be mutually the same or different when n is 2 or more), Y represents an alkyl group, M represents an alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal, and m represents an integer of 1 or 2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Keiichiro Matsuda, Masayuki Matsushita, Kaoru Noda, Satoshi Kajita
  • Publication number: 20150133500
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds that are useful as sodium channel blockers. In one aspect, the invention provides compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, or diastereomers thereof, wherein W1, W2, W3, W4, U, G, m, R1, and R2 are defined in the disclosure. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds of Formulae II to V as set forth supra. The invention also provides the use of compounds of any of the above discussed formulae to treat a disorder responsive to blockade of sodium channels. In one embodiment, Compounds of the Invention are useful for treating pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Laykea Tafesse, Jiangchao Yao, Xiaoming Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150126371
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyrazolopyran of the general formula I wherein the variables are defined according to the description, including a tautomer, salt, cleavable prodrug, or mixtures thereof, in particular to said pyrazolopyran for use as a medicament and/or an inhibitor of the enzyme serinehydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT). The invention also relates to a process the preparation of a pyrazolopyran of the formula I, to compositions comprising said compound and processes for the preparation of these compositions. Further it relates to use of the pyrazolopyran of formula I as an herbicide as well as to a method of controlling undesired vegetation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Matthias Witschel, Frank Stelzer, Johannes Hutzler, Tao Qu, Thomas Mietzner, Klaus Kreuz, Klaus Grossmann, Raphael Aponte, Hans Wolfgang Hoeffken, Frederick Calo, Thomas Ehrhardt, Anja Simon, Liliana Parra Rapado
  • Publication number: 20150111889
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), wherein the residues A, R1 to R5, Z1 and Z2 have the meanings indicated in the claims. The compounds of the formula (I) are valuable pharmacologically active compounds for use in the treatment of diverse disorders, for example cardiovascular disorders like thromboembolic diseases or restenoses. The compounds of the invention are effective antagonists of the platelet LPA receptor LPAR5 (GPR92) and can in general be applied in conditions in which an undesired activation of the platelet LPA receptor LPAR5, the mast cell LPA receptor LPAR5 or the microglia cell LPA receptor LPAR5 is present or for the cure or prevention of which an inhibition of the platelet, mast cell or microglia cell LPA receptor LPAR5 is intended. The invention furthermore relates to processes for the preparation of compounds of the formula (I), their use, in particular as active ingredients in medicaments, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventors: Marc Nazare, Detlef Kozian, Martin Bossart, Werngard Czechtizky, Andreas Evers
  • Publication number: 20150087821
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for isolation and/or purification of immunoglobulins from a solution containing one or more immunoglobulins using a solid phase matrix represented by the formula: M-SP-L, wherein M is designates a matrix backbone, SP designates a spacer and L designates a substituted benzimidazole ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Gordon R. Duffin, Victoria Jane Dolan, Katherine Louise Angus, Andrew Lyddiatt
  • Patent number: 8987315
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Innocrin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Robert J. Schotzinger, Stephen W. Rafferty
  • Patent number: 8940735
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Robert J. Schotzinger, Gary D. Gustafson
  • Publication number: 20150025114
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 1H-benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-1-ol analgoues, derivatives thereof, and related compound; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders, e.g. various tumors and cancers, associated with ?-catenin/Tcf protein-protein interaction dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Haitao Ji, Binxun Yu, Min Zhang, Wenxing Guo
  • Patent number: 8927586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel TP receptor antagonists, which optionally cross the blood-brain barrier of a mammal. The invention also provides methods for treating a disorder related to activation of TP receptor utilizing the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: John Q. Trojanowski, Virginia M. Y. Lee, Kurt R. Brunden, Amos B. Smith, Donna M. Huym, Carlo Ballatore, Anne-Marie Hogan, Francesco Piscitelli, Sugiyama Shimpei, Xiaozhao Wang
  • Publication number: 20140378453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Aleksandr KOLESNIKOV, Roopa RAI, William Dvorak SHRADER, Steven M. TORKELSON, Kieron E. WESSON, Wendy B. YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20140349973
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Christopher M. Yates
  • Patent number: 8889724
    Abstract: Uric acid in mammalian subjects is reduced and excretion of uric acid is increased by administering a compound of Formula I. The uric acid-lowering effects of the compounds of this invention are used to treat or prevent a variety of conditions including gout, hyperuricemia, elevated levels of uric acid that do not meet the levels customarily justifying a diagnosis of hyperuricemia, renal dysfunction, kidney stones, cardiovascular disease, risk for developing cardiovascular disease, tumor-lysis syndrome, cognitive impairment, early-onset essential hypertension, and Plasmodium falciparum-induced inflammation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: James Dennen O'Neil, Shalini Sharma, Ramachandran Arudchandran
  • Patent number: 8883797
    Abstract: The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hoekstra, Robert J. Schotzinger
  • Patent number: 8877787
    Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a straight chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has, unlike known PGI2 analogs, a selective EP4 agonist action, and a medicament containing the compound, which is useful for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of immune diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, cardiovascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, hepatic diseases, bone diseases, skin diseases and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignees: Asahi Glass Company, Limited, Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiko Murata, Masahiro Amakawa, Shin Teradaira, Yasushi Matsumura, Katsuhiko Konishi
  • Publication number: 20140323510
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of the formula Therapeutic methods, compositions, and medicaments, related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Yariv Donde, Jeremiah H. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140309266
    Abstract: Among other things, in general, antimicrobial and/or adjuvant compounds are provided according to Formula Ia: (Ia) in which E and R1-11 have the meanings described herein; and prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Other formulae and methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: DENOVAMED INC.
    Inventors: Fan Wu, Erhu Lu, Christopher J. Barden
  • Publication number: 20140301999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a genus of biaryl compounds containing at least one further ring. The compounds are PDE4 inhibitors useful for the treatment and prevention of stroke, myocardial infarct and cardiovascular inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Jasbir Singh, Mark E. Gurney, Alex Burgin, Vincent Sandanayaka, Alexander Kiselyov, Adalie Motta, Gary Schiltz, Georgeta Hategan, Timothy Hagen
  • Publication number: 20140275074
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a compound represented by formula (I), wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, R5, R6, R7, R8, n, p, q, ring A and ring B are as described in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Kayoko Hata, Manami Masuda, Hiromi Nakai, Daisuke Taniyama, Hiroyuki Tobinaga, Yoshio Hato, Motohiro Fujiu
  • Publication number: 20140256778
    Abstract: Inhibitors of beta lactamases and their use in treating bacterial infections are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ernesto Freire, Rogelio Siles, Patrick C. Ross
  • Publication number: 20140249163
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes new inhibitors or antagonists of Ras useful for the treatment of conditions resulting from Ras-induced or mediated cellular processes, including cellular proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, senescence, and survival. These cellular processes may be associated with a non-malignant or malignant disease, disorder, or pathological condition. The present disclosure also describes a method for inhibiting such Ras-induced or mediated cellular processes. The method entails administering a Ras antagonist in an amount effective to inhibit such cellular processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: PICES THERAPEUTICS LLC
    Inventors: James H. Wikel, Michael J. Brownstein
  • Patent number: 8815903
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula (I) of the present invention, which has EP1 receptor antagonism: wherein A represents a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, or the like; Y1 represents a C1-6 alkylene group or the like; Y2 represents a single bond or the like; Z represents —C(?O)—NHSO2R6, an acidic 5-membered hetero ring group, or the like; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R2 represents a phenyl group, a 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, or the like; R3 represents a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; and R6 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like], or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Furthermore, the compound (I) of the present invention can be used as an agent for treating or preventing LUTS, in particular, various symptoms of OABs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Kyorin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuya Tatani, Atsushi Kondo, Tatsuhiro Kondo, Naohiro Kawamura, Shigeki Seto, Yasushi Kohno
  • Publication number: 20140206825
    Abstract: A supported alkoxylated organotin reactant, to the process for preparing same, to the use of such a reactant as a catalyst for heterogeneous-phase organic synthesis, and also to a process for heterogeneous-phase synthesis of 5-substituted or 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles using such a reactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Erwan Le Grognec, Jean-Paul Quintard, Gaelle Kerric, Jean-Mathieu Chretien, Francoise Zammattio
  • Patent number: 8772276
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to alkyne benzotriazole derivatives which are potentiators of metabotropic glutamate receptors, particularly the mGluR2 receptor, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with glutamate dysfunction and diseases in which metabotropic glutamate 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 metabotropic glutamate receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Publication number: 20140171402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an azetidine derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an antidepressant agent or a composition for the prevention or treatment of psychiatric disorders including the same. The azetidine derivative is useful as a triple reuptake inhibitor capable of inhibiting reuptake of the neurotransmitters, dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Hoh-Gyu Hahn, Kee-Dal Nam, Min-soo Han, Young-Hue Han, Chi-Man Song, Dong-Yun Shin
  • Publication number: 20140163088
    Abstract: This invention describes methods and pharmaceutical compositions for combinational cancer treatments that are capable of inducing JNK phosphorylation and induce programmed cell death. It also identified genes as target for anti-cancer drug development and enhancement of the chemotherapeutic drug effect for the treatment of cancer. This invention points to a novel method and principle for a new avenue of developing more efficient and low or non cytotoxic cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: Ming YU
  • Publication number: 20140107027
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits are described for treating or preventing amyloid-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BHI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Xianqi Kong, David Migneault, Isabelle Valade, Xinfu Wu, Francine Gervais
  • Patent number: 8691857
    Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a straight chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has, unlike known PGI2 analogs, a selective EP4 agonist action, and a medicament containing the compound, which is useful for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of immune diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, cardiovascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, hepatic diseases, bone diseases, skin diseases and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignees: Asahi Glass Company, Ltd., Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiko Murata, Masahiro Amakawa, Shin Teradaira, Yasushi Matsumura, Katsuhiko Konishi
  • Publication number: 20140094436
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting Hsp90 in a cell, treating or preventing a proliferation disorder in a mammal and treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering a compound of formula (I) to a patient or a cell. Variable R5 is an optionally substituted heteroaryl; an optionally substituted 6 to 14-membered aryl; a bicyclic 9-member heterocycle optionally substituted at any substitutable nitrogen or carbon atoms; or a substituent R18, defined herein. Ring A is an aryl or a heteroaryl optionally further substituted with one or more substituents in addition to R3. Substituent R3 is defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: SYNTA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
    Inventors: Weiwen Ying, Zhenjian Du, Kevin Foley
  • Patent number: 8680270
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to metallo-oxidoreductase inhibitors having metal binding moities linked to a targeting moiety through a linking group or a direct bond, methods for screening for metallo-oxidoreductase inhibitors, and methods of treating an oxidoreductase related disorder by administering a metallo-oxidoreductase inhibitor to a subject in need of treatment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Viamet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Schotzinger, William J. Hoekstra
  • Publication number: 20140058113
    Abstract: To deprotect an alcoholic hydroxyl group protected by a t-butyldimethylsilyl group without influencing a functional group unstable to an acid. In the presence of a solvent, an alcohol having a hydroxyl group protected by a t-butyldimethylsilyl group is deprotected in the presence of an acid or an acid salt having a pKa of from 1.0 to 3.0 in water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Yuichiro Ishibashi, Yasushi Matsumura
  • Publication number: 20140046069
    Abstract: Arylpyrrolidines of Formula (I): wherein each substituent is as defined in the specification, and use thereof as pesticides and animal paracite-controlling agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Jun Mihara, Mamoru Hatazawa, Daiei Yamazaki, Hidetoshi Kishikawa, Kei Domon, Hidekazu Watanabe, Norio Sasaki, Tetsuya Murata, Koichi Araki, Eiichi Shimojo, Teruyuki Ichihara, Tadashi Ishikawa, Katsuhiko Shibuya, Ulrich Goergens, Peter Bruechner, Reiner Fischer, Johannes-Rudolf Jansen, Tobias Kapferer, Simon Maechling, Michael Maue, Arnd Voerste
  • Publication number: 20140039132
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are the compounds shown below. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds. R1=—O—; R2=any alkyl chain; R3=—CH3, —CN, —COOCH3, -tetrazole, -imidazole, or -triazole; R4=—H or —R5; R5=—H, -halogen, —C?CH, or —C?C—; n is a positive integer; and m is a positive integer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Holly L. Ricks-Laskoski, Arthur W Snow, Matthew Laskoski, Stephen M. Deese, Brian L. Chaloux
  • Publication number: 20130331419
    Abstract: Disclosed are the compounds of the Formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are useful for treating aldosterone-mediated diseases. The processes for preparing compounds of the Formula (I), the use for the therapy and prophylaxis of the abovementioned diseases and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose, and the pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of the formula (I) are disclosed too.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Alejandro Crespo, Ping Lan, Rudrajit Mal, Anthony Ogawa, Hong Shen, Peter J. Sinclair, Zhongxiang Sun, Ellen K. Vande Bunte, Zhicai Wu, Kun Liu, Robert J. DeVita, Dong-Ming Shen, Min Shu, John Qiang Tan, Changhe Qi, Yuguang Wang, Richard Beresis
  • Publication number: 20130331420
    Abstract: Described herein are tetrazole compounds and their use in treating medical disorders, such as obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of making various tetrazole compounds are provided. The compounds are contemplated to have activity against methionyl aminopeptidase 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Zafgen, Inc.
    Inventors: Hazel Joan Dyke, THomas David Pallin, Susan Mary Cramp
  • Publication number: 20130317065
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by the general formula (I) of the present invention, which has EP1 receptor antagonism: wherein A represents a benzene ring, a pyridine ring, or the like; Y1 represents a C1-6 alkylene group or the like; Y2 represents a single bond or the like; Z represents —C(?O)—NHSO2R6, an acidic 5-membered hetero ring group, or the like; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R2 represents a phenyl group, a 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, or the like; R3 represents a halogen atom, a C1-6 alkoxy group, or the like; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; and R6 represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like], or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Furthermore, the compound (I) of the present invention can be used as an agent for treating or preventing LUTS, in particular, various symptoms of OABs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Kazuya Tatani, Atsushi Kondo, Tatsuhiro Kondo, Naohiro Kawamura, Shigeki Seto, Yasushi Kohno
  • Publication number: 20130317047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to use of an inhibitor of the renin-anglotensin system (RAS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, such as ramipril or ramiprilat, in the prevention of stroke, diabetes and/or congestive heart failure (CHF).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Aventis Pharma Deutschland GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130303368
    Abstract: Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include certain 2,5-substituted tetrazoles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Urszula Slomczynska, Matt W. Dimmic, William P. Haakenson, JR., Al Wideman, Michael J. Crawford
  • Publication number: 20130296322
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: where Y, R1, R2, n, and Q are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of formula I are serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric L. Stangeland, Lori Jean Van Orden, Daisuke Roland Saito
  • Publication number: 20130287688
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the delivery and/or efficacy of a therapy (e.g., a cancer therapy) are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and compositions for treating or preventing a cancer (e.g., a solid tumor such as a desmoplastic tumor) by administering to a subject an anti-hypertensive agent, as a single agent or in combination with a microenvironment modulator and/or a therapy, e.g., a cancer therapy (for example, a therapeutic agent or therapy, including immunotherapy (e.g., antibodies, vaccine, cell-based), nanotherapeutics, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, low molecular weight chemotherapeutics, molecularly targeted therapeutics and/or oxygen radical) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: XTUIT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: The General Hospital Corporation, Xtuit Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8546603
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having a formula: Therapeutic methods, medicaments, and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Burk
  • Patent number: 8546448
    Abstract: A process for forming a solid electrolytic capacitor and an electrolytic capacitor formed by the process. The process includes: providing an anode wherein the anode comprises a porous body and an anode wire extending from the porous body; applying a thin polymer layer onto the dielectric, and forming a dielectric on the porous body to form an anodized anode; applying a first slurry to the anodized anode to form a blocking layer wherein the first slurry comprises a first conducting polymer with an median particle size of at least 0.05 ?m forming a layer of crosslinker on the blocking layer; and applying a layer of a second conducting polymer on the layer of crosslinker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Shalini Sharma, Reid W. von Borstel, Ramchandran Arudchandran, Rita O'Neil
  • Publication number: 20130225819
    Abstract: Described herein are inventive methods for synthesis of tetrazoles. In some embodiments, the method involves the use of a flow reactor. The methods provided herein are capable at being carried out in short reaction times, with high yields, with minimal side reactions, and/or with minimal chance of explosions caused by the presence of azides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy F. Jamison, Prakash B. Palde
  • Publication number: 20130210065
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a compound used in a reagent for detecting microorganisms, by which microorganisms can be rapidly and reliably detected without requiring any special instrument, the reagent for detecting microorganisms, and a method for detecting microorganisms. The object can be achieved by a tetrazolium compound represented by general formula (I) below: wherein the symbols are as defined in the description, a chromogenic reagent for detecting microorganism comprising the tetrazolium compound, or a method for detecting microorganisms using the chromogenic reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: JNC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuichi Onji, Masashi Ushiyama
  • Publication number: 20130190370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to TP receptor antagonists, which have the ability to bind to TP receptor and optionally cross the blood brain barrier. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating a disorder wherein activation of TP receptor is detrimental.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: John Q. Trojanowski, Virginia M.Y. Lee, Kurt R. Brunden, Amos B. Smith, Donna M. Huryn, Carlo Ballatore, Anne-Marie Hogan, Francesco Piscitelli
  • Publication number: 20130183252
    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: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaodong LI, Andrew Patron, Catherine Tachdjian, Hong Xu, Qing Li, Alexey Pronin, Guy Servant, Lan Zhang, Thomas Brady, Vincent Darmohusodo, Melissa Arellano, Victor Selchau, Brett Weylan Ching, Donald S. Karanewsky, Paul Brust, Jing Ling, Wen Zhao, Chad Priest
  • Publication number: 20130172339
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I), wherein A is S, O or a double bond, and L is a substituted thiazolyl, phenyl or pyridyl. The compound is useful for the treatment of inflammation and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: KANCERA AB
    Inventors: Styrbjorn Bystrom, Charles Hedgecock, Evert Homan, Thomas Lundback, Jessica Martinsson, Meral Sari, Katarina Farnegardh, Mattias Jonsson
  • Patent number: 8470857
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: N30 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Wasley, Gary J. Rosenthal, Xicheng Sun, Sarah Strong, Jian Qiu
  • Publication number: 20130158084
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising losartan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which is capable of treating or preventing side effects such as muscle toxicity caused by administering a statin-based lipid-lowering drug, and a pharmaceutical combination composition comprising a statin drug and a losartan drug as active ingredients are provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprising losartan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof provides an effect on treating or preventing muscle-related side effects caused by administration of a statin drug for treating hyperlipidemia, as well as an intrinsic pharmacological effect for treating or preventing hypertension. When administered along with a statin drug in sequence or co-administered at the same time with the statin drug, the pharmaceutical composition can exhibit an effect of effectively or significantly decreasing or preventing side effects such as muscle toxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: HANALL BIOPHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sung Wuk KIM, Seong Choon CHOE, Chang Hee MIN, Soon Im LEE, Ja Seong KOO, Sang Ouk SUN, Na Young LEE