The Additional Five-membered Hetero Ring Consists Of Three Ring Carbons, And Of Nitrogen And Chalcogen In Adjacent Ring Positions (e.g., Isoxazolyl, Isothiazolyl, Etc.) Patents (Class 514/254.04)
  • Publication number: 20120277211
    Abstract: Methods and compositions that relate to genetic markers of psychotic disorders, e.g., schizophrenia (SZ), are provided. For example, in certain aspects methods for determinations of a SULT4A1-1 haplotype are described. Furthermore, the invention provides methods and compositions involving treatment of psychotic disorders using the haplotype status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: SUREGENE LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Ramsey, Mark D. Brennan
  • Publication number: 20120252797
    Abstract: Isoxazoles of formula (A) or (B) wherein R1 is a group of formula (IB) The isoxazoles are inhibitors of HSP90 activity, and useful for the treatment of, for example, cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: Vernalis (Cambridge) Limited, The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research Technology Ltd.
    Inventors: Martin James Drysdale, Brian William Dymock, Harry Finch, Paul Webb, Edward McDonald, Karen Elizabeth James, Kwai Ming Cheung, Thomas Peter Matthews
  • Publication number: 20120245176
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I is set forth, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein Het is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycle with —N, —O, or —S adjacent to the —Ar substituent or adjacent to the point of attachment for the —Ar substituent; Ar is aryl or heteroaryl; R is —CH3, —CH2F, —CHF2 or —CH?CH2; V is —H, —CH3 or ?O; W is —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —CH2OH, or —CN; X is —Cl, —Br, —F, —CH3, —OCH3, or —CN; Y is —CH or —N; and Z is —CH or —N. This compound is useful in compositions for the prevention and treatment of influenza virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher W. Cianci, Samuel Gerritz, Sean Kim, David R. Langley, Guo Li, Bradley C. Pearce, Annapurna Pendri, Shuhao Shi, Weixu Zhai, Shirong Zhu
  • Patent number: 8273736
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula are useful for inhibiting protein tyrosine kinases. The present invention also discloses methods of making the compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Patrick Betschmann, Andrew F. Burchat, David J. Calderwood, Michael L. Curtin, Steven K. Davidsen, Heather M. Davis, Robin R. Frey, Howard R. Heyman, Gavin C. Hirst, Peter Hrnciar, Michael R. Michaelides, Melanie A. Muckey, Kelly D. Mullen, Paul Rafferty, Carol K. Wada
  • Publication number: 20120238539
    Abstract: A compound of Formula I is set forth, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein Het is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycle with —N, —O, or —S adjacent to the —Ar substituent or adjacent to the point of attachment for the —Ar substituent; Ar is aryl or heteroaryl; R is —CH3, —CH2F, or —CH?CH2; W is —NO2, —Cl, —Br, —CHO, —CH?CH2, or —CN; X is —Cl, —CH3, or —CN; Y is —CH or —N; and Z is C1-C6 alkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, substituted aryl, substituted heteroaryl, OR1, or NHR1, wherein R1 is selected from the group of H, aryl, heteroaryl, C1-C6 alkyl and C3-C6 cycloalkyl. This compound is useful in compositions for the prevention and treatment of influenza virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Christopher W. Cianci, Samuel Gerritz, Guo Li, Bradley C. Pearce, Annapurna Pendri, Shuhao Shi, Weixu Zhai, Shirong Zhu
  • Publication number: 20120231092
    Abstract: Treatment regimens for mood disorders that include administration of buprenorphine, alone or in combination with additional pharmacological agents are described. Specifically, treatment regimens that alleviate racing thoughts associated with bipolar disorder, and pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use therein are described. Dosing regimens, compositions, and kits including buprenorphine for treating mania associated with opioid withdrawal are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ComGenRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan T. Oronsky, Neil C. Oronsky
  • Patent number: 8258139
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament or a method for treating mental disorders, in detail, ADHD comprising lurasidone, or a combination of lurasidone and a D4 receptor agonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhito Ikeda, Takeo Ishiyama
  • Publication number: 20120219641
    Abstract: Novel 5-HT3 receptor modulators are disclosed. These compounds are used in the treatment of various disorders, including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, post-operative nausea and vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome. Methods of making these compounds are also described in the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALBANY MOLECULAR RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: David D. Manning, Christopher Lawrence Cioffi
  • Publication number: 20120220603
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) which are useful in ameliorating conditions characterized by unwanted sodium and/or calcium channel activity, particularly unwanted NaV 1.7, NaV 1.8, or CaV 3.2 channel activity are disclosed. Specifically, a series of compounds containing piperidine or piperazine linked through an amide, isoxazole or similar linker to an aryl ring are described and are shown to be useful for the treatment of pain or epilepsy. A is selected from Formulae (i) or (ii).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ZALICUS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
    Inventors: Hassan Pajouhesh, Mike Grimwood, Yongbao Zhu, Yanbing Ding, Richard Holland
  • Patent number: 8252799
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to therapeutic agents of the formula (I) which are atypical antipsychotics and which are useful in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders associated with dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A neurotransmission dysfunction. wherein; R1 is C1-6alkyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted with 1-6 fluoro, wherein R1 and the hydroxyl group on the ring are attached to the same carbon atom; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Kausik K. Nanda, B. Wesley Trotter
  • Publication number: 20120214790
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds which show high effectiveness against positive symptoms, negative symptoms and cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia and reduce conventional side-effect risks as well as have remarkable effects for central neurological diseases associated with cognitive dysfunction other than schizophrenia. N-Acyl cyclic amine derivatives of formula (1): wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are aryl or heteroaryl; V is nitrogen, or CR3; W1 is a single bond, —C(O)—, etc.; W2 is C1-alkylene; W3 is a single bond, methylene, —NH—, —CR4?CR5—, etc.; Ring Q is a group of formula (a) in which n is 0 or 1; m is 0 to 2; k is 1 to 3; Z is a single bond, methylene, oxygen, etc.; R1a, R1b and R1c are each, same or different, hydrogen, hydroxyl, halogen, cyano, C1-6 alkyl, etc.; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Megumi Maruyama, Naoya Kinomura, Satoshi Nojima, Masahiro Takamura, Keisuke Kakiguchi, Hiroto Tatamidani
  • Publication number: 20120208773
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a pharmaceutical composition that includes tetrabenazine and a release-retarding agent; and a method of treating a hyperkinetic movement disorder (e.g., Huntington's disease, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, hemiballismus, senile chorea, tic disorders, tardive dyskinesia, myoclonus, dystonia and/or Tourette's syndrome). The method includes administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition, for a period of time effective to treat the hyperkinetic movement disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Valeant International (Barbados) SRL
    Inventors: Andrew John Duffield, Graham Jackson, Steven E. Frisbee, Okponanabofa Eradiri, John CK Lai
  • Publication number: 20120202775
    Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties are described herein, including their properties, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. In particular, tricyclic aryl or heteroaryl piperazine diamide derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are set forth. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Zhongxing Zhang, Zhiwei Yin, John F. Kadow, Nicholas A. Meanwell
  • Publication number: 20120195985
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are glycine transporter 1 (hereinafter referred to as GlyT-1) inhibitors and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of GlyT-1 such as cognitive disorders associated with Schizophrenia, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hitchcock, Albert Amegadzie, Wenyuan Qian, Xiaoyang Xia, Scott S. Harried
  • Publication number: 20120196861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: 4SC Discovery GmbH
    Inventors: Johann LEBAN, Stefan TASLER, Roland BAUMGARTNER, Wael SAEB, Carine CHEVRIER
  • Publication number: 20120178733
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds represented by Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, and prodrugs thereof which are inhibitors of Factor Xa. The present invention is also directed to and intermediates used in making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, methods to prevent or treat a number of conditions characterized by undesired thrombosis and methods of inhibiting the coagulation of a blood sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Bing-Yan Zhu, Shawn M. Bauer, Zhaozhong J. Jia, Gary D. Probst, Yanchen Zhang, Robert M. Scarborough
  • Publication number: 20120172372
    Abstract: Certain substituted urea derivatives selectively modulate the cardiac sarcomere, for example by potentiating cardiac myosin, and are useful in the treatment of systolic heart failure including congestive heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Bradley Paul Morgan, Alex Muci, Pu-Ping Lu, Erica Anne Kraynack, Todd Tochimoto, David J. Morgans, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120165341
    Abstract: A therapeutic/preventive agent for cognitive dysfunctions, which comprises as an active ingredient an imide derivative of the following formula [1]: wherein Z is a group of the formula [2]: D is a group of —(CH2)p-A-(CH2)q—; G is ?N—, —CH—, etc.; and Ar is an aromatic heterocyclic group, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Yukihiro OHNO, Takeo ISHIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20120149715
    Abstract: High throughput and virtual screening methods are disclosed that can identify potential anti-viral agents. The virtual screening methods identify agents that interact with a viral nucleoprotein binding site. The high throughput methods identify compounds that inhibit viral infection by binding to viral nucleoprotein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations useful for treating or preventing viral infections, especially influenza A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Yi Tsun Richard Kao, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Dan Yang, Lihong Hu, Guanhua Chen, Bo-Jian Zheng
  • Publication number: 20120142701
    Abstract: Cell-based and cell-free assays are disclosed that detect compounds that promote aggregation of proteins, glycoproteins, and protein-nucleic acid complexes. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations useful for treating or preventing viral infections, bacterial infections, cancer, and diseases involving hyper-proliferative cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Yi Tsun Richard Kao, Kwok-Yung Yuen
  • Publication number: 20120129870
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinyl and piperazinyl derivatives of formula (II) useful as inhibitors of the NPY Y2 receptor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, processes for the preparation of said compounds and the use of said compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders, diseases and conditions mediated by the NPY Y2 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Wenying Chai, Jill A. Jablonowski, Dale A. Rudolph, Chandravadan R. Shah, Devin M. Swanson, Victoria D. Wong
  • Publication number: 20120129850
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the activity of receptor kinases and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder mediated by receptor kinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Shripad Bhagwat, Qi Chao, Robert M. Grotzfeld, Hitesh K. Patel, Kelly G. Sprankle
  • Publication number: 20120122792
    Abstract: S-t-butyl protected cysteine di-peptide analogs and related compounds and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PROMENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward M. Johnson, II, Daniel G. Lawton
  • Publication number: 20120115778
    Abstract: Methods for treating eating disorders associated with excessive weight gain, suppressing appetite, reducing body weight, or treating obesity in an animal by administering one or more antagonists of the serotonin Htr1a or Htr2b receptor, or a Tph2 inhibitor are provided, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Gerard Karsenty, Vijay Yadav, Franck Oury
  • Publication number: 20120115879
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament or a method for treating mental disorders, in detail, ADHD comprising lurasidone, or a combination of lurasidone and a D4 receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Kazuhito IKEDA, Takeo Ishiyama
  • Patent number: 8173637
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition that contains an atypical antipsychotic drug and succinic acid, fumaric acid or a mixture of succinic acid and fumaric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Handa Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Fang-yu Liu, Zhi-qun Shen
  • Publication number: 20120108545
    Abstract: Monomeric and dimeric trioxane fluoroaryl amides, 5-carbon-linked, C-10 non-acetal trioxane dimer esters; trioxane silylamides; and trioxane dimer orthoesters and methods of their use for treating subjects infected with malaria or other parasitic infectious diseases including, but not limited to, toxoplasmic infection; subjects afflicted with psychiatric conditions associated with toxoplasmic infection; and subjects afflicted with cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gary H. Posner, Lauren E. Woodard, David R. Levine, Deuk Kyu Moon, Bryan T. Mott
  • Publication number: 20120108588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula (I): wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 are as defined above. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and to methods of treating diabetes mellitus and its complications (including in particular diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy or neuropathy), cancer, ischemia, inflammation, central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and dermatological disease pression, viral diseases, inflammatory disorders, or diseases in which the liver is a target organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: Pfizer, Inc.
    Inventors: Iriny Botrous, Yufeng Hong, Hui Li, Kevin Kun-Chin Liu, Seiji Nukui, Min Teng, Eileen Valenzuela Tompkins, Chunfeng Yin
  • Publication number: 20120091022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising N-[4-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-(2R,3R)-2,3-tetramethylene-butyl]-(1?R,2?S,3?R,4?S)-2,3-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptanedicarboximide or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. In detail, the composition relates to a sustained release formulation for injection which maintains an effective blood level of the above-mentioned compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Takashi NAKAGAWA, Norimasa Koseki
  • Patent number: 8148379
    Abstract: A therapeutic/preventive agent for cognitive dysfunctions, which comprises as an active ingredient an imide derivative of the following formula [1]: wherein Z is a group of the formula [2]: D is a group of —(CH2)p-A-(CH2)q—; G is ?N—, —CH—, etc.; and Ar is an aromatic heterocyclic group, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yukihiro Ohno, Takeo Ishiyama
  • Publication number: 20120077800
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a novel opioid modulator effective in reducing pharmacologically induced weight gain associated with atypical antipsychotic use. The present invention provides methods of reducing antipsychotic induced weight gain, methods for suppressing food intake and reducing ghrelin levels induced by atypical antipsychotic medications in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Alkermes, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Deaver, Mark Todtenkopf
  • Publication number: 20120077802
    Abstract: Provided herein are spiro-cyclic compounds, methods of synthesis, and methods of use thereof. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, including, e.g., neurological disorders and metabolic disorders. Compounds provided herein inhibit the activity of histamine H3 receptors and modulate the release of various neurotransmitters, such as, e.g., histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, and dopamine (e.g. at the synapse). Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Milan Chytil, Sharon R. Engel, Qun Kevin Fang
  • Patent number: 8138169
    Abstract: Treatment regimens for mood disorders that include administration of buprenorphine, alone or in combination with additional pharmacological agents are described. Specifically, treatment regimens that alleviate racing thoughts associated with bipolar disorder, and pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use therein are described. Dosing regimens, compositions, and kits including buprenorphine for treating mania associated with opioid withdrawal are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ComgenRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan T. Oronsky, Neil C. Oronsky
  • Patent number: 8138190
    Abstract: Diaza heterocyclic amide derivatives according to Formula (I) have therapeutic utility, particularly in the treatment of diabetes, obesity and related conditions and disorders: where R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, m, Q, X, and Y are set forth in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Jay P. Powers, Daqing Sun, Xuelei Yan
  • Publication number: 20120046266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted resorcinol derivatives which inhibit the activity of Heat Shock Protein HSP90. The compounds of the invention are therefore useful in treating proliferative diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. The present invention also provides processes for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods of treating diseases and the pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.R.L.
    Inventors: Maria Gabriella Brasca, Elena Casale, Ron Ferguson, Paolo Polucci, Fabio Zuccotto
  • Patent number: 8119812
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide thiazolidinone derivatives. More specifically, an object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds having a CDC7 inhibitory action. The present invention provides thiazolidinone derivatives represented by the formula (I) The compounds of the present invention inhibit the CDC7 protein kinase activity, and suppress cell proliferation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignees: SBI Biotech Co., Ltd., Crystalgenomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Takayuki Irie, Masaaki Sawa, Sayuri Ito, Chika Tanaka, Seong Gu Ro, Choul Hong Park
  • Patent number: 8110572
    Abstract: Compounds that inhibit Aurora-kinases, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases using the compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
    Inventors: Yujia Dai, Zhiqin Ji, Michael R. Michaelides
  • Patent number: 8101618
    Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1 represents a branched lower alkyl group having from 3 to 9 carbon atoms or the like; R2 represents a 6-membered heteroaryl group having 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms or the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkanoylamino group or the like; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or the like; X1 represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; X2 represents an oxygen atom or a single bond; and m indicates an integer of from 0 to 4. This compound has a metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 inhibitory effect, and therefore is useful for the treatment of a brain disorder such as convulsion, acute pain, inflammatory pain, chronic pain, cerebral infraction or transient cerebral ischemic attack, a mental dysfunction such as schizophrenia, and a disease such as anxiety and drug addition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: MSD K.K.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kawamoto, Toshifumi Kimura, Hisashi Ohta, Akio Sato, Atsushi Satoh, Gentaroh Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20120015957
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinyl and piperazinyl derivatives of formula (I) useful as inhibitors of the NPY Y2 receptor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, processes for the preparation of said compounds and the use of said compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of disorders, diseases and conditions mediated by the NPY Y2 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Wenying Chai, Curt A. Dvorak, Jill A. Jablonowski, Dale A. Rudolph, Chandravadan R. Shah, Victoria D. Wong
  • Publication number: 20120010200
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of anti-infective, anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory, and prokinetic agents. More particularly, the invention relates to a family of compounds having both a biaryl moiety and at least one heterocylic moiety that are useful as such agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Jiacheng Zhou, Ashoke Bhattacharjee, Shili Chen, Yi Chen, Jay J. Farmer, Joel A. Goldberg, Roger Hanselmann, Rongliang Lou, Alia Orbin, Adegboyega K. Oyelere, Joseph M. Salvino, Dane M. Springer, Jennifer Tran, Deping Wang, Yusheng Wu
  • Patent number: 8088778
    Abstract: The invention includes benzisoxazole piperazine compositions and methods of using them for modulating sleep.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hypnion, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Coughlin, James F. White, Kazumi Shiosaki, David G. Hangauer, Michael Solomon, Dale M. Edgar
  • Publication number: 20110312938
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of Formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, and RN are as defined herein. Compounds of Formula (I) are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorder, or the like. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of the disclosure and methods of treating the aforementioned conditions using such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Regina Graul, John Jeffrey Talley, Ara Mermerian
  • Publication number: 20110306620
    Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I), in which the symbols have the meanings given in the description and agrochemically active salts thereof and their use for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and also processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Pierre Cristau, Nicola Rahn, Tomoki Tsuchiya, Joachim Kluth, Pierre Wasnaire, Sebastian Hoffmann, Jürgen Benting, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann, Thomas Seitz
  • Publication number: 20110301133
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel synthetic substituted heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same that are capable of inhibiting or antagonizing a family of receptor tyrosine kinases, Tropomysosin Related Kinases (Trk), in particular the nerve growth factor (NGF) receptor, TrkA. The invention further concerns the use of such compounds in the treatment and/or prevention of pain, cancer, restenosis, atherosclerosis, psoriasis, thrombosis, or a disease, disorder or injury relating to dysmyelination or demyelination or the disease or disorder associated with abnormal activities of NGF receptor TrkA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: VM Pharma LLC
    Inventors: Jay Jie-Qiang Wu, Ling Wang
  • Publication number: 20110301143
    Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of structural formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein W is a R1— substituted heteroaryl, R1 is an heteroaryl ring substituted with an ester or carboxylic acid containing radical, X-T is N—CR5R6, C?CR5 or CR13—CR5R6, Y is a bond or —C(O)—, a and b represent an integer selected from 1 to 4, and Ar is an optionally substituted phenyl or naphtyl, are inhibitors of stearoyl-coenzyme A delta-9 desaturase (SCD) The heterocyclic compounds are useful for the prevention and treatment of conditions related to abnormal lipid synthesis and metabolism, including cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, neurological disease, Metabolic Syndrome, insulin resistance, cancer, liver steatosis, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Elise Isabel, Nicolas Lachance, Jean-Philippe Leclerc, Serge Leger, Renata M. Oballa, David Powell, Yeeman K. Ramtohul, Patrick Roy, Geoffrey K. Tranmer, Renee Aspiotis, Lianhai Li, Evelyn Martins
  • Publication number: 20110301150
    Abstract: Provided are a substituted azole derivative and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a pharmaceutical composition including an effective amount of the derivative, and a method for treating Parkinson's disease in a mammal including administering an effective amount of the compound to the mammal. The azole derivative of the following Formula (I) and pharmaceutically useful salts thereof have an efficacy against Parkinson's disease from inhibitory effects of the activity of MAO-B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Cheol-Hyoung Park, Hye-Kyung Min, Mi-Jung Lim, Ji-Won Lee, Jin-Yong Chung, Choon-Ho Ryu, Yeo-Jin Yoon, Mi-Kyung Ji, Joo-Young Park
  • Publication number: 20110288088
    Abstract: Substituted pyrrolo-pyrazole derivatives of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as defined in the specification, process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are disclosed; the compounds of the invention may be useful in therapy in the treatment of diseases associated with dysregulated protein kinase activity, like cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.r.I.
    Inventors: Tiziano BANDIERA, Andrea LOMBARDI BORGIA, Sten Christian ORRENIUS, Ettore PERRONE, Italo BERIA, Daniele FANCELLI, Arturo GALVANI
  • Publication number: 20110269768
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a compound of Formula (I): and forms thereof, wherein A, B, E, G, X and L2 are as defined herein and their use as urotensin II receptor antagonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: William A. Kinney, Edward C. Lawson, Shyamali Ghosh, Diane K. Luci, David F. McComsey
  • Patent number: 8044213
    Abstract: The invention is directed to compounds of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, methods for the preparation thereof, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Jianping Cai, Shaoqing Chen, Yi Chen, Xin-Jie Chu, Robert Alan Goodnow, Jr., Kang Le, Kin-Chun Luk, Steven Gregory Mischke, Peter Michael Wovkulich
  • Publication number: 20110245221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formula I compounds having antitumoural activities through, as one possible biological target, the molecular chaperone heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibition. The invention includes the use of such compounds in medicine, in relation to cancer disease as well as other diseases where an inhibition of Hsp90 is responsive, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: SIGMA-TAU RESEARCH SWITZERLAND S.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Giannini, Walter Cabri, Daniele Simoni, Riccardo Baruchello, Paolo Carminati, Gabriella Singrossi, Silvia Carminati, Giuseppe Paolo Carminati, Claudio Pisano