Chalcogen Bonded Directly To Ring Carbon Of The Diazole Ring (e.g., N-vinyl-n, Nethylene Urea, Etc.) Patents (Class 548/316.4)
  • Patent number: 7960423
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7947722
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide an optically active imidazolidinone derivative widely usable for synthesizing an optically active amino acid, a method of easily producing the derivative, and a method of easily producing an optically active amino acid by using the derivative. The objective can be achieved by producing an optically active amino acid using a novel optically active imidazolidinone derivative represented by a general formula (3) and the like. According to the method of the present invention, an optically active imidazolidinone derivative can be obtained by preferential crystallization from a mixture of isomers of the imidazolidinone derivative. Therefore, an optically active amino acid can be easily and stereoselectively produced without cumbersome procedures required for the conventional methods, such as resolution of diastereomers, synthesis from an optically active amino acid and resolution of isomers by silica gel column chromatography.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Kaneka Corporation
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Saka, Akio Fujii, Kazumi Okuro, Masaru Mitsuda
  • Patent number: 7939523
    Abstract: Imidazolidinone and imidazolinethione compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, X, Y, Z, m, n, p, x, and y are defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of treating hepatitis C virus infection with these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: National Health Research Institutes
    Inventors: Jyh-Haur Chern, Tsu-An Hsu, Iou-Jiun Kang, Li-Wen Wang, Chung-Chi Lee, Yen-Chun Lee, Yen-Shian Wu, Sheng-Ju Hsu, Yueh Andrew Yueh, Yu-Sheng Chao
  • Publication number: 20110098302
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are antagonists of PGD2 receptors. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments that include the antagonists of PGD2 receptors described herein, as well as methods of using such antagonists of PGD2 receptors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other PGD2-dependent or PGD2-mediated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: AMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: John Howard Hutchinson, Thomas Jon Seiders, Brian Andrew Stearns, Bowei Wang, Yen Pham Truong, Jeannie M. Arruda
  • Publication number: 20110086879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel carboxamide compounds and their use for the manufacture of a medicament. The carboxamide compounds are inhibitors of calpain (calcium dependant cysteine proteases). The invention therefore also relates to the use of these carboxamide compounds for treating a disorder associated with an elevated calpain activity. The carboxamide compounds are compounds of the general formula I in which R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4, Q, Y, A and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims and the description, the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof. In particular, the compounds have the general formula Ia and Ib in which R1, r, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4, Y and X have the meanings mentioned in the claims, including the tautomers thereof and the pharmaceutically suitable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: Abbott GmbH & Co. KG, Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Helmut Mack, Andreas Kling, Katja Jantos, Achim Moeller, Wilfried Hornberger, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 7879896
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, r, R2-3, X, and R5-7 are as defined in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Allegretti, Seok-Ki Choi, Roland Gendron, Paul R. Fatheree, Keith Jendza, Robert Murray McKinnell, Darren McMurtrie, Brooke Olson
  • Patent number: 7838545
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gill, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7816389
    Abstract: 14-O—[(((C1-6)Alkoxy-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O—[(((C1-6)Mono- or dialkylamino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Hydroxy-(C1-6)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Formyl-(C0-5)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Guanidino-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Ureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Thioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Isothioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins and their use as pharmaceuticals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Nabriva Therapeutics Forschungs GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Thirring, Gerd Ascher, Susanne Paukner, Werner Heilmayer, Rodger Novak
  • Patent number: 7803826
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I): wherein n is an integer selected from 1 to 20, Q is A is cyano or the like; B is hydrogen, halogen, or the like; X1 and X2 are each independently selected from O and S; E is a C1-4 alkyl group; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from a hydrogen atom and a C1-C6 alkyl group, and a drug, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Kazutaka Tachibana, Haruhiko Sato, Masateru Ohta, Mitsuaki Nakamura, Takuya Shiraishi, Ikuhiro Imaoka, Hitoshi Yoshino, Masahiro Nagamuta, Hiromitsu Kawata
  • Patent number: 7799797
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, q, Ar, R1, R2 and R7 are as defined herein. Also provided are methods for preparing, compositions comprising, and methods for using compounds of formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventor: Ralph New Harris, III
  • Patent number: 7795292
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are used to activate alpha2 adrenergic receptors. The compounds of Formula 1 are incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions and are used as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, John R. Cappiello
  • Patent number: 7790707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that have activity as S1P receptor modulating agents and the use of such compounds to treat diseases associated with inappropriate S1P receptor activity. In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention relate to aryl oxoimidazolidinyls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashis Saha, Xiang Yu, Mercedes Lobera, Jian Lin, Srinivasa R. Cheruku, Oren Becker, Yael Marantz, Nili Schutz
  • Publication number: 20100197675
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful for the therapeutic treatment of diseases associated with the modulation or inhibition of 11 ?-HSD1 in mammals. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the novel compounds and methods for their use in the reduction or control of the production of Cortisol in a cell or the inhibition of the conversion of cortisone to Cortisol in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: David A. Claremon, Gerard McGeehan, Suresh B. Singh, Colin M. Tice, Yuanjie Ye, Wei Zhao
  • Patent number: 7767826
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of optically pure L-(+)-ergothioneine. The process for the chemical synthesis of L-ergothioneine comprises steps which consist of reacting L-histidine alkyl ester with an acid halide, chloroformate or pyrocarbonate in the presence of a base, hydrolysis of the alkyl-(S,Z)-2,4,5-triamidopent-4-enoate to obtain a (S)-alkyl 2,5-diamido-4-oxopentanoate, acid catalyzed hydrolysis of the (S)-alkyl 2,5-diamido-4-oxopentanoate followed by reaction with a metal thiocyanate to obtain the thiohistidine, protection of the sulfur of thiohistidine as the tert-butyl thioether, dialkylation of the primary amine to obtain a tertiary amine, quaternization of the tertiary amine, and removal of the protecting group to obtain the desired (S)-3-(2-mercapto-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-2-(trialkylammonio)propanoate (I). This process affords a better yield and is capable of practical application at large scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pharmatech International, Inc.
    Inventor: Miroslav Trampota
  • Publication number: 20100152264
    Abstract: The present invention provides 3- to 7-membered 1,3-diaza-4-oxo-heterocyclic derivatives, such as imidazolidinone O derivatives, capable of releasing in a controlled manner a biologically active aldehyde or ketone in the surrounding. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds as perfuming or flavoring ingredients, as well as to the perfuming compositions and consumer articles containing such derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Andreas Herrmann, Guillaume Godin
  • Publication number: 20100152261
    Abstract: A nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivative represented by the following general formula (I), or a hydrate or solvate thereof, which has a selective antagonistic action on the muscarinic M3 receptor and causes reduced cardiac side effect and thus is safe, and has superior pharmacological efficacy and prolonged action even by inhalation administration, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI TANABE PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideyuki Aizawa, Makoto Seki, Jun-ichi Endoh, Minoru Tanaka, Naoto Fujie, Osamu Sakuma, Takao Kamahori
  • Publication number: 20100130458
    Abstract: Provided are polymorphs of fluticasone furoate and processes for preparation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Peter Lindsay Macdonald, Pierluigi Rossetto, Adrienne Kovacsne-Mezei, Roman Gabriel, Alexandr Jegorov, Jiri Faustmann
  • Patent number: 7723307
    Abstract: Novel Amino Acid Derivatives and Pharmaceutical Uses Thereof Provided are novel compounds of Formula I: wherein ‘X’ represents an amino acid group, ‘n’ is an integer between 1 and 4, ‘R1’ represents benzyl, t-butyl or 9-fluorenylmethyl and ‘R2’ represents a tetramethylmercaptoimidazole derivative or —S+R3R4, wherein R3 and R4 each independently represent lower alkyl, or a pharmaceutically and/or veterinarily acceptable derivative thereof. Further provided are pharmaceutical formulations of the compounds and the use thereof in the preparation of a medicament for inhibiting diseases in which transglutaminase has been implicated. Advantageously, the medicament is for treating fibrosis, scarring and/or cancer. Additionally provided are methods, of inhibiting autoimmune diseases such as coeliac disease, neurodegeneration and chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Aston University
    Inventors: Martin Griffin, Ian G. Coutts, Robert E. Saint
  • Patent number: 7709517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diarylhydantoin compounds, including diarylthiohydantoins, and methods for synthesizing them and using them in the treatment of hormone refractory prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Charles L. Sawyers, Michael E. Jung, Charlie D. Chen, Samedy Ouk, Derek Welsbie, Chris Tran, John Wongvipat, Dongwon Yoo
  • Publication number: 20100087438
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or its salts or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X1, and j are defined herein. The compounds are useful as potassium ion channel inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Xention Limited
    Inventors: Richard John HAMLYN, Mushtaq Mulla, Derek Edward John, Simon Mark Jones, Basil Hartzoulakis, David Madge, John Ford
  • Publication number: 20100087428
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or its salts or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof wherein; X1 is selected from a group consisting of CH2, C(?O), C(?NH), NC(?O), R1 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted arylalkyl, and optionally substituted heteroarylalkyl R2 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl or NR24R25 R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted amino, optionally substituted amino sulfonyl or nitrile; R4 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted acyl, optionally substituted sulfonyl, optionally substituted sulfamoyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted arylalkyl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl R5 may be hydrogen, an o
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Xention Limited
    Inventors: Mushtaq Mulla, Derek Edward John, Richard John Hamlyn, Sasha Louise Garrett, Basil Hartzoulakis, David Madge, John Ford
  • Patent number: 7683089
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7652055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein X—Y, R1, and n are as defined herein and to their pharmaceutically active salts. Compounds of formula I have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1 and are useful for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, migraine, hypertension, substance abuse and metabolic disorders such as eating disorders, diabetes, diabetic complications, obesity, dyslipidemia, disorders of energy consumption and assimilation, disorders and malfunction of body temperature homeostasis, disorders of sleep and circadian rhythm, and cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Guido Galley, Katrin Groebke Zbinden, Roger Norcross, Henri Stalder
  • Patent number: 7598423
    Abstract: This application relates to a substituted hydroxyphenyl ketone compound of formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutical composition thereof and its use in treating migraine. This application also relates to processes for preparing a compound of formula I, and intermediate compounds useful therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Thomas Daniel Aicher, Guillermo S. Cortez, Todd Michael Groendyke, Albert Khilevich, James Allen Knobelsdorf, Fredrik Pehr Marmsater, Jeffrey Michael Schkeryantz, Tony Pisal Tang, Nicholas Andrew Magnus
  • Publication number: 20090239907
    Abstract: Therapeutic and prophylactic treatments of aquatic species and aquatic diseases through the controlled introduction of a heterocyclic N-halamine into an aquatic habitat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: HALOSOURCE, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Bridges, Christine M. Palczewski, James R. Scott, Jeremy Suess, Everett J. Nichols
  • Patent number: 7592463
    Abstract: Nonmetallic organic catalysts are provided that facilitate the enantioselective reaction of ?,?-unsaturated ketones. The catalysts are chiral imidazolidinone compounds having the structure of formula (IIA) or (IIB) or are acid addition salts thereof, wherein, in one preferred embodiment, R1 is C1-C6 alkyl, R2 is phenyl or 2-methylfuryl, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, and R5 is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents selected from the group consisting of halo, hydroxyl, and C1-C6 alkyl. The chiral imidazolidinones are useful in catalyzing a wide variety of reactions, including cycloaddition reactions, Friedel-Crafts alkylation reactions, and Michael additions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: David W. C. MacMillan, Alan B. Northrup
  • Publication number: 20090215848
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel imidazolidin-2-one derivatives having a structure according to Formula I wherein a, b, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined above, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: James C. Lanter, Zhihua Sui
  • Patent number: 7579481
    Abstract: A method of 4-substituted imidazole-2-ones and thiones which comprises reacting a methylene urea or methylene thiourea wherein said methylene is substituted with the 4-subsituent and a cyano or alkycarboxylate group to provide said 4-substituted imidazole 2-one or thione.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Garst, Lloyd Dolby, Shervin Esfandiari
  • Patent number: 7572816
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds having the structure wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and m are as defined herein. The compounds of this invention are novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer, metabolic diseases and skin disorders in mammalian subjects. These compounds are also useful modulators of gene expression. They exert their activity by interfering with certain cellular signal transduction cascades. The compounds of the invention are thus also useful for regulating cell differentiation and cell cycle processes that are controlled or regulated by various hormones or cytokines. In particular, the invention relates to compounds that induce apoptosis of cancer cells and therefore may be used for the treatment or prevention of cancer, including advanced cancers and pre-cancerous cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruno Tse, Sepehr Sarshar
  • Patent number: 7569595
    Abstract: A compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is disclosed herein. Methods and compositions related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20090186834
    Abstract: Various azetidinone, pyrrolidine, imidazolidine, and oxazolidine derivatives are described, as are pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and methods of treatment of diseases using these compounds. Other embodiments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: MICROBIA, INC.
    Inventors: John Talley, Eduardo Martinez, Daniel Zimmer, Regina Lundrigan
  • Publication number: 20090176850
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds having the structural formula I below and to their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds provide a treatment or prophylaxis of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer Disease, neurodegeneration and dementia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicants: ASTRAZENECA AB, ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Jeffrey Albert, James Arnold, Gianni Chessari, Miles Stuart Congreve, Phil Edwards, Christopher Murray, Sahil Patel
  • Publication number: 20090176838
    Abstract: The invention relates to cyclourea compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein R1-R3 and Z are defined as set forth in the specification. The invention is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat, prevent or ameliorate a disorder responsive to the blockade of calcium channels, and particularly N-type calcium channels. Compounds of the present invention are especially useful for treating pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Purdue Pharma L.P.
    Inventor: Xiaoming Zhou
  • Publication number: 20090163566
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives of the general formula (I): pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and methods of treatment therewith. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of central nervous system diseases and disorders, which are responsive to modulation of the GABAA receptor complex, and in particular for combating anxiety and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: William Dalby Brown, Janus S. Larsen, Lene Teuber, David Tristram Brown, Philip K. Ahring, Naheed Mirza, Elseber Østergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7547717
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compound compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods described herein can be used for the therapeutic modulation of ion channel function, and treatment of disease and disease symptoms, particularly those mediated by certain calcium channel subtype targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Robert Zelle, Vincent P. Galullo
  • Publication number: 20090149523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-aminoimidazole or N-aminoimidazole-thione derivatives as cytoprotective compounds in vitro and in vivo and for the treatment or prevention of cell death mediated disorders and/or GSK-3 mediated disorders or processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: K.U.Leuven Research and Development
    Inventors: Christophe Pannecouque, Wim Robberecht, Miguel Stevens
  • Patent number: 7534893
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein: R is a group selected from: A-B is a bivalent radical of formula (v), (vi) or (vii) —CH?C(R11)—??(v) —C(R10)?CH— or??(vi) —C(R12)(R10)—C(R11)(R13)—??(viii) and all other variables are as defined herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, process for their preparation and their use in the treatment of conditions mediated by tachykinins and/or by selective inhibition of serotonin reuptake transporter protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Glaxo Group Limited
    Inventors: Giuseppe Alvaro, Damiano Ghirlanda
  • Patent number: 7531565
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel imidazolidin-2-one derivatives having a structure according to Formula I wherein a, b, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined above, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions modulated by the androgen receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.
    Inventors: James C. Lanter, Zhihua Sui
  • Patent number: 7511068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) having CCR2 receptor antagonistic properties, particularly anti-inflammatory properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V.
    Inventors: Guy Rosalia Eugeen Van Lommen, Julien Georges Pierre-Olivier Doyon, Jean Pierre Frans Van Wauwe, Marina Lucie Louise Cools, Erwin Coesemans
  • Publication number: 20090069342
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-N-amino-2-imidazolidinones and derivatives thereof which are effective as Kv1.5 potassium channel inhibitors providing atrial-selective antiarrhythmic agents. The present invention further relates to compositions comprising said Kv1.5 potassium channel inhibitors, and to methods for treating cardiac arrhythmia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: Wyeth
    Inventors: John Michael Janusz, Stephen Joseph Hodson, Gregory Kent Bosch, Ronald Eugene White, Benjamin E. Blass, Christopher M. Jackson, Neil T. Fairweather
  • Publication number: 20080287438
    Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for preventing or treating neuropathy having superior action and low toxicity. This agent comprises a compound represented by the formula: wherein ring A is a 5-membered aromatic heterocycle containing 2 or more nitrogen atoms, which may further have substituent(s); B is an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group or an optionally substituted heterocyclic group; X is a divalent acyclic hydrocarbon group; Z is —O—, —S—, —NR2—, —CONR2— or —NR2CO— (R2 is a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl group); Y is a bond or a divalent acyclic hydrocarbon group; R1 is an optionally substituted cyclic group, an optionally substituted amino group or an optionally substituted acyl group, provided that when the 5-membered aromatic heterocycle represented by ring A is imidazole, then Z should not be —O—, or a salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Yu Momose, Nozomu Sakai, Tsuyoshi Maekawa, Masatoshi Hazama, Toru Kawamura, Misayo Sera
  • Patent number: 7439242
    Abstract: Modulators of PPAR? activity are provided which are useful in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of conditions such as type II diabetes and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan B. Houze, Lawrence R. McGee, Steven Marc Rubenstein
  • Patent number: 7419994
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where X is S and the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors, and as such have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. These compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2B adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 where X is O also have the advantageous property that they have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity and are useful for treating pain and other conditions with no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd Heidelbaugh, Daniel Gil, Michael Garst, Larry A. Wheeler, Phong X. Nguyen, Dario G. Gomez
  • Patent number: 7410991
    Abstract: The invention provides substituted pyrazolidinone compounds, and methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions that utilize or comprise one or more such compounds. Compounds of the invention are useful for a variety of therapies, including treating or preventing preterm labor, dysmenorrhea, asthma, hypertension, infertility or fertility disorder, undesired blood clotting, preeclampsia or eclampsia, an eosinophil disorder, sexual dysfunction, osteporosis and other destructive bone disease or disorder, and other diseases and disorders associated with the prostaglandin EP2 and/or EP4 receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Laboratoires Serono S.A.
    Inventors: Gian Luca Araldi, Yihua Liao, Adulla P. Reddy, Zhong Zhao
  • Patent number: 7399868
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7396849
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula 1 where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Several compounds of the disclosure are specific or selective to alpha2B and/or alpha2C adrenergic receptors in preference over alpha2A adrenergic receptors. Additionally some of the claimed compounds have no or only minimal cardivascular and/or sedatory activity. The compounds of Formula 1 are useful as medicaments in mammals, including humans, for treatment of diseases and or alleviations of conditions which are responsive to treatment by agonists of alpha2 adrenergic receptors. Compounds of Formula 1 which have no significant cardiovascular and/or sedatory activity are useful for treating pain and other conditions with minimal side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Ken Chow, Phong X. Nguyen, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 7390829
    Abstract: A compound is disclosed herein comprising or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof; wherein R is OH or NH2. Methods, compositions, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Phong X. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20080146523
    Abstract: The invention relates to imidazole derivatives which have a good affinity to the trace amine associated receptors (TAARs), especially for TAAR1. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutically-suitable acid-addition salt of the above compound. The invention further relates to a composition comprising an imidazole derivative as described above, or a pharmaceutically-suitable acid-addition salt thereof, and to processes for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Guido Galley, Katrin Groebke Zbinden, Roger Norcross, Henri Stalder
  • Patent number: 7378530
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various novel oxazolidinone, imidazolidinone, and thiazolidinone analogs and methods of treating cancer and/or microbial infection using these analogs. Particular 4-oxazolidinone compounds are shown to have anti-cancer and anti-microbial activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Nereus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkata Rami Reddy Macherla, Benjamin Nicholson, Kin Sing Lam
  • Patent number: 7368467
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compound compositions. The compounds, compositions, and methods described herein can be used for the therapeutic modulation of ion channel function, and treatment of disease and disease symptoms, particularly those mediated by certain calcium channel subtype targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Wyeth
    Inventors: Robert Zelle, Vincent P. Galullo, Hormoz Mazdiyasni