Divalent Chalcogen Or Acyclic Nitrogen Double Bonded At 2-position, Or Tautomeric Equivalent Patents (Class 514/392)
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Publication number: 20110269805Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of treating sensorimotor disorders comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment 4-(1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethyl)-1H-imidazole-2(3H)-thione.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: November 3, 2011Inventors: Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Lauren M.B. Luhrs
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Publication number: 20110251187Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a salt thereof and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Shizuo Kasai, Masahiro Kamaura, Nobuo Cho
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Publication number: 20110251208Abstract: The present invention relates to a phosphodiesterase type III (PDE III) inhibitor and/or Ca2+- sensitizing agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof for the treatment of a patient suffering from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). According to another aspect the present invention relates to the use of a PDE III inhibitor and/or Ca2+-sensitizing agent for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a patient suffering from HCM.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBHInventors: Juergen Daemmgen, Olaf Joens
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Publication number: 20110245149Abstract: This invention discloses methods and compositions that can treat a variety of tissue injuries and infections. Tissue-derived leukocyte chemotactic factors are rapidly released after injury to mammalian tissue and can act as the initial signal leading to the initiation and amplification of acute and chronic inflammation associated with injury and infection. The present invention generally provides methods and compositions to prevent and treat injury of cells, tissue, or organs by blocking or inhibiting the release of leukocyte chemotactic factors, by administering certain effective compositions to the tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: NOUR HEART, INC.Inventors: Salwa A. ELGEBALY, Elliott SCHIFFMANN
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Patent number: 8026266Abstract: Compositions, and methods of use thereof, are provided for the treatment of painful neuropathy by local or topical delivery of compounds that interact with ?-adrenergic receptors, especially an alpha2 adrenergic agonist such as clonidine, to the entire painful area such that the need for systemic dosing is minimized. The compounds are delivered to or adjacent to painful areas in patients with painful length dependent neuropathy, and other neuropathies that affect the pain signaling fibers in the skin. A preferred compound for the treatment of patients with length dependent neuropathy is clonidine applied in a transdermal patch, gel, ointment, lotion, liposomal formulation, cream, or emulsion, wherein the concentration is sufficient to provide an effective dose in the painful area or immediately adjacent areas.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Arcion Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: James N. Campbell
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Publication number: 20110229570Abstract: Disclosed is an orally rapidly disintegrating tablet characterized in that the tablet can be produced in a conventional tablet manufacturing facility and has a satisfactory level of hardness for practical applications, and the change in properties of the tablet (i.e., decreased in hardness of the tablet, and delay of the disintegration time of the tablet in the oral cavity) are rarely caused by factors such as humidity. The orally rapidly disintegrating tablet has hardness of 40N or more, can be disintegrated in the oral cavity within 60 seconds, and is produced by compressing of a mixture of (a) an active ingredient, (b) an excipient having good water wettability, (c) a water-insoluble polymer that is well compactible and does not substantially cause a decrease in the water wettability of the excipient and (d) a disintegrating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Masaaki Sugimoto, Kenichi Kitaoka, Yasunori Saito, Katsuji Uemura
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Patent number: 8022226Abstract: The present invention provides an ?-2A/?-1A selective agonist that includes a compound represented by Structure 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, sterioisomer or racemic mixture thereof. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition that contains a pharmaceutical carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of an ?-2A/?-1A selective agonist that includes a compound represented by Structure 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, sterioisomer or racemic mixture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, John E. Donello, Daniel W. Gill
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Publication number: 20110223234Abstract: A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Neil E. Paulsen, Roland Johnson, Michael Coffee
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Publication number: 20110218208Abstract: Methods of treating or suppressing oxidative stress disorders including mitochondrial diseases, impaired energy processing disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and diseases of aging are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention, such as 2-heterocyclylaminoalkyl-(p-quinone) derivatives.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Andrew W. Hinman, Orion D. Jankowski, Kieron E. Wesson
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Publication number: 20110218158Abstract: Cytosine deaminase inhibitors and methods for identifying inhibitors of the anti-retroviral activity of APOBEC3G are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventors: Reuben S. Harris, Ming Li
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Patent number: 7994204Abstract: The present invention aims to provide compounds which have an inhibitory effect on the binding between S1P and its receptor Edg-1(S1P1) and which are useful for pharmaceutical purposes. A compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: [wherein Ar represents a monocyclic heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms, A represents an oxygen atom or the like, Y1, Y2 and Y3 each represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group or the like, R3 represents a C1-C18 alkyl group or the like, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, and R5 represents a C1-C10 alkyl group or the like].Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., LtdInventors: Naoya Ono, Tetsuo Takayama, Fumiyasu Shiozawa, Hironori Katakai, Tetsuya Yabuuchi, Tomomi Ota, Takeshi Koami, Rie Nishikawa
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Publication number: 20110183961Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) where: R is a (C1-C6)alkyl group, a halo(C1-C6)alkyl group; R1 is a hydrogen atom; R2 is a heterocyclic group bound by a carbon atom, a heterocyclic-(C1-C4)alkyl group, said groups being optionally substituted; R3 and R4 represent independently from each other an optionally substituted phenyl group; X is a hydrogen atom, a halogen, a cyano, a (C1-C6)alkyl group, a halo(C1-C6)alkyl group, a (C1-C6)alkoxy group, a halo(C1-C6)alkoxy group or a (C1-C6)alkylS(0)p group; and p is 0 to 2. The invention also relates to a method for preparing same and to the therapeutic application thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTISInventors: Florian Auger, Patrick Bernardelli, Jean-François Sabuco, Corinne Terrier
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Publication number: 20110178060Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle; ring B is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s); ring D is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s); L is a group represented by the formula R2, R3, R4a and R4b are each independently a hydrogen atom, an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group or an optionally halogenated C3-6 cycloalkyl group, or R2 and R3 are optionally bonded via an alkylene chain or an alkenylene chain, or R4a and R4b are optionally bonded via an alkylene chain or an alkenylene chain; R1 is a hydrogen atom or a substituent; m and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 5; m+n is an integer of 2 to 5; and is a single bond or double bond, or a salt thereof; and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Junya Shirai, Hideyuki Sugiyama, Taku Kamei, Hironobu Maezaki
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Publication number: 20110177085Abstract: The present invention relates to bitter-taste receptors and their role in bitter taste transduction. The invention also relates to assays for screening molecules that modulate, e.g. suppress or block, bitter taste transduction, or enhance bitter taste response.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Bernd Bufe, Thomas Hofmann, Dietmar Krautwurst, Christina Kuhn, Wolfgang Meyerhof
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Publication number: 20110178144Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound having a structure compositions, methods, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Santosh C. Sinha, Smit S. Bhat, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Ken Chow, Michael E. Garst
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Publication number: 20110178143Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound having a structure compositions, methods, and medicaments related thereto are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Ken Chow, Wenkui K. Fang, Evelyn G. Corpuz, Dario G. Gomez, Santosh N. Sinha, Smit S. Bhat, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil
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Publication number: 20110165260Abstract: An allantoin-containing skin cream composition can comprise allantoin and at least one anionic or nonionic emulsifier that is substantially hydrophilic and is soluble in water. The composition is in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The pH of the composition is in a range of from about 3.0 to about 6.0; preferably, the pH of the composition is from about 5.0 to about 6.0. The composition can further comprise an acidic anionic polymer. A preferred acidic anionic polymer is a carboxypolymethylene polymer. The composition can further comprise a carbohydrate polymer such as galactoarabinan, polygalactose or polyarabinose. The composition can additionally comprise other ingredients such as herbal extracts, an antioxidant component, an emollient component, a chelator, a solvent component, or a preservative component. The composition is useful as a skin protectant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: ALWYN COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Elliott Farber
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Publication number: 20110160223Abstract: Provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of certain neuropsychiatric conditions, in particular mood disorders. The compounds are of the general Formula I-V as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventors: Raymond J. Dingledine, Stephen F. Traynelis
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Publication number: 20110160262Abstract: A method for treating retinal vein occlusion involving administering to a patient a pharmacologically effective amount of a compound represented by the following formula (II) or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, or R1 and R3 may be joined together to form a ring having one or more double bonds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: SANTEN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Kouji Oohashi, Reina Doi, Tatsuji Kurose, Masaaki Kageyama
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Patent number: 7968707Abstract: A compound of the formula: is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Hing Leung Sham, Daniel W. Norbeck, Xiaoqi Chen, David A. Betebenner, Dale J. Kempf, Thomas R. Herrin, Gondi N. Kumar, Stephen L. Condon, Arthur J. Cooper, Daniel A. Dickman, Steven M. Hannick, Lawrence Kolaczkowski, Patricia A. Oliver, Daniel J. Plata, Peter J. Stengel, Eric J. Stoner, Jieh-Heh J. Tien, Jih-Hua Liu, Ketan M. Patel
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Publication number: 20110152271Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for treating nasal congestion through ophthalmic delivery. The provided compositions and methods utilize low concentrations of selective ?-2 adrenergic receptor agonists. The compositions preferably include brimonidine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Gerald Horn
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Patent number: 7960423Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Allergan, IncInventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, Daniel W. Gil, Michael E. Garst, Larry A. Wheeler
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Publication number: 20110130391Abstract: The invention encompasses ureido substituted benzoic acid compounds, compositions comprising the compounds and methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with nonsense mutations of mRNA by administering these compounds or compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Richard G. Wilde, James J. Takasugi, Seongwoo Hwang, Ellen M. Welch, Guangming Chen
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Publication number: 20110118250Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein A, B, R3, R4, R5, i and j are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, methods of use for these compounds, including treatment of AD and related diseases, by administering the compound(s) of Formula I, or compositions including them, to a subject. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formulas II and III, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: Amgen Inc.Inventors: Brian K. Albrecht, Denise Lyn Andersen, Michael Bartberger, James Brown, Ryan Brown, Stuart C. Chaffee, Yuan Cheng, Michael Croghan, Russell Graceffa, Scott Harried, Stephen Hitchcock, Randall Hungate, Ted Judd, Matthew Kaller, Charles Kreiman, Daniel La, Patricia Lopez, Craig Masse, Holger Monenschein, Thomas Nguyen, Thomas Nixey, Vinod F. Patel, Lewis Pennington, Matthew Weiss, Qiufen Xue, Bryant Yang, Wenge Zhong
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Patent number: 7939523Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: National Health Research InstitutesInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110098302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: AMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: John Howard Hutchinson, Thomas Jon Seiders, Brian Andrew Stearns, Bowei Wang, Yen Pham Truong, Jeannie M. Arruda
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Publication number: 20110092464Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for treating diseases and conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system by stimulating or increasing neurogenesis. The invention includes compositions and methods based on modulating angiotensin activity to stimulate or activate the formation of new nerve cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: BrainCells Inc.Inventors: Carolee BARLOW, Todd A. Carter, Kai Treuner, Kym I. Lorrain
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Publication number: 20110092456Abstract: The present invention shows that cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor has additional beneficial effects to atorvastatin on myocardial remodeling by inducing and preserving eNOS phosphorylation. The present invention demonstrates a cardioprotective effect of Cilostazol indicating the therapeutic potency of this drug. In addition, the present invention demonstrates that the additional effect of Cilostazol and atorvastatin therapy against ischemia injury is due to the augmentation of phosphatodylicositol 3-kinase/AKT (PI3-/AKT), PKA and p-eNOS signaling.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Yochai Birnbaum
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Publication number: 20110086879Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicants: Abbott GmbH & Co. KG, Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Helmut Mack, Andreas Kling, Katja Jantos, Achim Moeller, Wilfried Hornberger, Charles W. Hutchins
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Publication number: 20110052651Abstract: The present disclosure provides antimicrobial compositions for use in textiles, as well as methods of preparing these compositions and treating textiles with these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: GLOBAL BIOCHEMICAL DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: Howard S. Rosing, Yu-Te Lin, Chieh-Fu Huang, Ronald I. Pass
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Publication number: 20110053901Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides novel compounds capable of effectively inhibiting inflammatory responses that are mediated by G-proteins or GPCRs in neutrophils, macrophages and platelets. In particular, compounds of the present invention act as inhibitors of edema, inhibitors of erythema and inhibitors of MPO (myeloperoxidase), pharmaceutical compositions containing the same compounds and the use thereof for the treatment of diseases that may benefit from edema, erythema and MPO inhibition, such as inflammation (acute or chronic), asthma, autoimmune diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airways disease, etc.), inflammatory responses of the immune system, skin diseases (e.g., reducing acute skin irritation for patients suffering from rosacea, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis), irritable bowel syndrome (e.g., Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis, etc.), and central nervous system disorders (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicants: SIGNUM BIOSCIENCES, INC., Signum Biosciences, Inc.Inventors: Seung-Yub Lee, Michael Voronkov, Peter Wolanin
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Patent number: 7897631Abstract: Disclosure is provided for imidazole-triazole derivative compounds such as those given in Formulas (I)-(VI) that prevent, remove and/or inhibit the formation of biofilms, compositions comprising these compounds, devices comprising these compounds, and methods of using the same.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Christian Melander, Steven A. Rogers, Robert W. Huigens, III, Catherine S. Reed
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Publication number: 20110046147Abstract: The invention relates to 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (17betaHSD1) inhibitors, the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the treatment and prophylaxis of hormone-related, especially estrogen-related or androgen-related, diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: UNIVERSITAT DES SAARLANDESInventors: Rolf Hartmann, Martin Frotscher, Sandrine Oberwinkler, Emmanuel Bey
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Publication number: 20110034525Abstract: The present invention provides an ?-2A/?-1A selective agonist that includes a compound represented by Structure 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, sterioisomer or racemic mixture thereof. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition that contains a pharmaceutical carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of an ?-2A/?-1A selective agonist that includes a compound represented by Structure 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, amide, sterioisomer or racemic mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Ken Chow, Todd M. Heidelbaugh, John E. Donello, Daniel W. Gil
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Publication number: 20110034441Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a disorder or disease in which aberrant Wnt signaling is implicated, with a variety of compounds, including Wnt inhibitor compounds. More particularly, it concerns the use of an indazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, Alzheimer's disease and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases due to mutations in Wnt signaling components.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: EPITHERIX, LLCInventors: John Hood, Sunil Kumar KC
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Patent number: 7879894Abstract: Methods for treating carpal tunnel syndrome and tarsal tunnel syndrome in a subject involve providing an effective amount of an anti-cytokine agent at or near inflammation in the carpal or tarsal tunnel. Anti-cytokine agents, such as, TNF-a inhibitors, NF-?B inhibitors, IL-1 inhibitors, IL-6 inhibitors, IL-8 inhibitors, IL-12 inhibitors, IL-15 inhibitors, IL-10, Interferon-gamma (IFN-?) act to prevent further inflammation initiated by cytokine factors. One embodiment includes, adding with the anti-cytokine agent one or more of an antibiotic or analgesic. Delivery of the anti-cytokine agent may be provided to the inflamed tissue of the carpal or tarsal tunnel by injection, implantation, or a transdermal patch. These agents, individually or in combination, directly address the underlying inflammation that causes the discomfort, pain, and restricted movement associated with carpal and tarsal tunnel syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Inventor: John M. Zanella
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Publication number: 20110021448Abstract: Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: BRUCE D. HAMMOCK, IN-HAE KIM, CHRISTOPHE MORISSEAU, TAKAHO WATANABE, JOHN W. NEWMAN
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Publication number: 20110003827Abstract: A compound of the formula is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Charles A. Flentge, Hui-Ju Chen, David A. DeGoey, William J. Flosi, David J. Grampovnik, Peggy P. Huang, Dale J. Kempf, Larry L. Klein, Allan C. Krueger, Darold L. Madigan, John T. Randolph, Minghua Sun, Ming C. Yeung, Chen Zhao
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Publication number: 20100317633Abstract: This invention is directed to a hexahydro-cyclooctyl pyrazole cannabinoid modulator compound of formula (I): and a method for use in treating, ameliorating or preventing a cannabinoid receptor mediated syndrome, disorder or disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Mingde Xia, Fina Liotta, Huajun Lu, Meng Pan, Michael P. Wachter, Mark J. Macielag
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Publication number: 20100310641Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and related disorders. More particularly, the invention relates to combined therapies for treating said disease by affecting PMP22 expression in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: PharnextInventors: Daniel Cohen, Ilya Chumakov, Oxana Guerassimenko, Serguei Nabirochkin
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Publication number: 20100303840Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of creatine compounds including creatine, creatine phosphate or analogs of creatine, such as cyclocreatine, for treating diseases of the nervous system. Creatine compounds can be used as therapeutically effective agents against a variety of diseases of the nervous system such as diabetic and toxic neuropathies, peripheral nervous system diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, Huntington's disease, amyotropic lateral sclerosis, motor neuron disease, traumatic nerve injury, multiple sclerosis, dysmyelination and demyelination disorders, and mitochondrial diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicants: AVICENA GROUP, INC., THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: Rima KADDURAH-DAOUK, M. Flint BEAL
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Publication number: 20100298348Abstract: The present invention provides a method of decreasing the level of ubiquitylated protein in a subject, the method comprising administering a heterocyclic compound disclosed herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or prodrug thereof to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Kim Nicholas Green, Eckard Weber, Tilman Oltersdorf, Sharon Rogers, Frank LaFerla
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Publication number: 20100298395Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: 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
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Patent number: 7834043Abstract: A compound of the formula is disclosed as an HIV protease inhibitor. Methods and compositions for inhibiting an HIV infection are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: David A. DeGoey, Charles A. Flentge, William J. Flosi, David J. Grampovnik, Dale J. Kempf, Larry L. Klein, Ming C. Yeung, John T. Randolph, Xiu C. Wang, Su Yu
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Publication number: 20100286219Abstract: A method comprising utilizing a compound of formula I: where R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and signify hydrogens, halogens, alkyl, alkylaryl, alkyloxy, hydroxy, nitro, amino, alkylcarbonylamino, alkylamino or dialkylamino group; R4 signifies hydrogen, alkyl or alkylaryl group; X signifies CH2, oxygen atom or sulphur atom; n is 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that when n is 1, X is not CH2; and the individual (R)- and (S)-enantiomers or mixtures of enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein the term alkyl means hydrocarbon chains, straight or branched, containing from one to six carbon atoms, optionally substituted by aryl, alkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxycarbonyl groups; the term aryl means a phenyl or naphthyl group, optionally substituted by alkyloxy, halogen or nitro group; the term halogen means fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of one or more of the following indications: congestive heart failure, anginaType: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: BIAL - PORTELA & CA S.A.Inventor: Patricio Manuel Vieira Araújo Soares Da Silva
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Publication number: 20100286146Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: Abbott GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Helmut Mack, Andreas Kling, Katja Jantos, Achim Moeller, Wilfried Hornberger
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Patent number: 7825155Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (1) below, a prodrug thereof or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of either, which is useful as a therapeutic, preventive or ameliorating agent for diabetes and the like. (In the formula, R3 represents an optionally substituted carbamoyl group or the like; X represents a hydroxyl group or the like; W1 and W2 independently represent a single bond or methylene; R7 and R8 independently represent a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group or the like; and Ar represents an optionally substituted aryl group or the like.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.Inventors: Teruhisa Tokunaga, Tsuyoshi Takasaki, Kozo Yoshida, Ryu Nagata
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Publication number: 20100273807Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a phosphodiesterase type III (PDE III) inhibitor or Ca2+-sensitizing agent or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof for the preparation of a medication for the prolongation of time until onset of clinical symptoms in patents having an asymptomatic (occult) heart failure or for the reduction of heart size in patients having an asymptomatic (occult) heart failure of a patient suffering from asymptomatic heart disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Rainer Kleeman, Christian Troetschel, Andrea Vollmar
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Publication number: 20100273813Abstract: Novel N-phenylacetamide compounds of formula (I): and cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions containing same are useful for treating disorders of the sebaceous gland, e.g., acne, or have cosmetic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTInventor: Thibaud PORTAL
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Publication number: 20100267792Abstract: Topical compositions and methods of use to treat symptoms of reduced skin elasticity are provided comprising desthiobiotin and certain desthiobiotin analogues. These compounds are effective in stimulating LOXL-1 activity and can thus increase elastin remodeling and improve appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin sagging and other symptoms of reduced elastin function.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev, Xiaochun Luo, Siming W. Chen