Patents Assigned to Neurosearch A/S
  • Patent number: 7989470
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Jorgen Scheel-Kruger, John Paul Redrobe
  • Publication number: 20110183995
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of the drug Eltoprazine for combating dyskinesias arising from chronic Levodopa (L-DOPA) therapy in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Anders Björklund, Munolo Carta, Jørgen Buus Lassen
  • Patent number: 7985761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel diphenylurea derivatives useful as chloride channel blockers or BKCa channel modulators. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Bjarne H. Dahl, Palle Christophersen, Lars Siim Madsen
  • Patent number: 7973082
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted aryloxy alkylamines useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Birgitte L. Eriksen, Dan Peters, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Jørgen Scheel-Krüger, Gunnar M. Olsen
  • Publication number: 20110142758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to indolyl-pyhdazinyl-diazabicyclononane derivatives in their labelled and unlabelled form. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of said derivatives in their labelled or unlabelled form in diagnostic methods, in particular for in vivo receptor imaging (neuroimaging).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Lars Christian Rønn, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7960561
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-(phenylamino)benzimidazole derivatives useful as modulators of small-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (SK channels). In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Ulrik Svane Sørensen, Lene Teuber, Dan Peters, Dorte Strøbæk, Tina Holm Johansen, Karin Sandager Nielsen, Palle Christophersen
  • Publication number: 20110136862
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel tetramethyl substituted pipehdine derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Gordon Munro
  • Publication number: 20110136854
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 9-aza-bicyclo[3.3.1]non-3-yloxy chromen-2-one derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110118304
    Abstract: A method for treating over-eating disorders, in particular Bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), and Compulsive Over-Eating. The invention furthermore relates to novel pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of over-eating disorders comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen, Naheed Mirza
  • Patent number: 7943630
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3,9-diaza-spiro[5.5]undecane derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Birgitte L. Eriksen, Dan Peters, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, John Paul Redrobe
  • Publication number: 20110112119
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel azabicyclooctyl-quinazolinone derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Philip K. Ahring, John Paul Redrobe, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen
  • Publication number: 20110112078
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel oxadiazolyl-diazabicyclononane derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholin receptors and modulators of the monoamine receptors and transporters. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROSEARCH A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, Philip K. Ahring, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, John Paul Redrobe, Jens Damsgaard Mikkelsen
  • Patent number: 7939556
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel imidazole derivatives, 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: William Dalby Brown, Janus S. Larsen, Lene Teuber, David Tristram Brown, Philip K. Ahring, Naheed Mirza, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110105543
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel triaryl derivatives, formula (I), a stereoisomer thereof or a mixture of its stereoisomers, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all of X, Y and Z represent CH; or one or two of X, Y and Z represent N; and the others of X, Y and Z represent CH; and R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5. independently of each other, represent hydrogen, halo, tri-fluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, amino or sulfamoyl; or R1 and R2, together with the phenyl ring to which they are attached form an indolyl ring or a benzo-dioxolyl ring; and R3, R4 and R5 are as defined above; and R6 represents amino or nitro, which are found to be modulators of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Antonio Nardi, Jeppe Kejser Christensen, Dan Peters
  • Publication number: 20110105478
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel N-oxides of a 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl oxadiazolyl derivative and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Eva Dam Christoffersen
  • Patent number: 7935695
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 1,4-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.2]nonyl heteroaryl derivatives and their use in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds of the invention are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Daniel B. Timmermann, Elsebet Ostergaard Nielsen, Gunnar M. Olsen, Tino Dyhring, Jeppe Kejser Christensen
  • Publication number: 20110092487
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 3,8-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]octane-and 3,9-diaza-bicyclo[3.3.1]nonane-3-carboxylic acid ester derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention. Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, John Paul Redrobe, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110085978
    Abstract: This invention provides novel quinolinylamide derivatives having medical utility, in particular as modulators of dopamine and serotonin receptors, preferably the D3, 5HT1A and 5-HT2A receptor subtypes, and in particular useful for the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, incl. schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Lars Christian Rønn, Karin Sandager Nielsen, Jørgen Scheel-Krüger
  • Patent number: 7923464
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel benzimidazole derivatives, 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Janus S. Larsen, Lene Teuber, Philip K. Ahring, Elsebet Østergaard Nielsen, Naheed Mirza
  • Patent number: 7923444
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel alkyl substituted homopiperazine derivatives useful as monoamine neurotransmitter re-uptake inhibitors. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Neurosearch A/S
    Inventors: Dan Peters, Bjarne H. Dahl, Gunnar M. Olsen, Elsebet Oestergaard Nielsen, Jørgen Scheel-Kruger, John Paul Redrobe