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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7465803 | Nitroderivatives as drugs for diseases having an inflammatory basis Use for the treatment of diseases having an inflammatory basis of compounds or salts thereof, having the following general formula (I): A-X1-L-(W)p—NO2 wherein A contains the radical of a drug, X1 and W are bivalent radi... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7417060 | Aminoalcohol derivatives The present invention relates to a compound formula[I]: wherein X is bond, —CH2—, —O— or —NH—, R1 and R12 are each ind... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7405230 | Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors, including N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs. The compounds of the present invention are of Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7378446 | Compound having anti-HCV activity and process for producing the same The object of the present invention is to provide a compound useful for the prevention and treatment of viral infectious diseases, and particularly liver diseases caused by HCV infection due to its having a high degree of replication inhibitory activity against HCV,... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7375122 | Compounds useful as pesticides Compounds useful to control pests are provided. ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7358052 | Catalytic amplification of multiplexed assay signals Methods, compositions, kits, and a system are disclosed for detecting one or more analytes in a sample. A mixture comprising the (i) sample, (ii) a first binding reagent comprising a cleavage-inducing moiety and a first binding agent specific for an analyte, and (ii... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354733 | Method for sorting and separating living cells We disclose methods of sorting or separating mixtures of living cells (e.g., eukaryotic, prokaryotic, mammalian, pathogenic, bacterial, viral, etc.). We perform our methods by activating cell-selective photophoric labels, which photosensitize and chemically reduce a... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7342115 | 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines of Formula I are provided: wherein R1, R2, R3, R8, R9, A and Ar are defined herein. Such compounds are ligands of C5a receptor. Preferred... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332608 | Anthranilamides and methods of their use The present invention is related to a process for preparing anthranilamides of formula I, in which R(1) to R(7) have the meanings indicated herein, a process for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and p... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314873 | (Halo-benzo carbonyl)heterobi cyclic p38 linase inhibiting agents Compounds described by the chemical formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: (I) are inhibitors of p38 and are useful in the treatment of inflammation such as in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gouty ar... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7268152 | Glucocorticoid mimetics, methods of making them, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof Compounds of Formula (IA) and Formula (IB) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are as defined herein for Formula (IA) or Formula (IB), or a tautome... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255999 | Methods and compositions for analyzing proteins Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed for determining one or more target polypeptides in a sample where the target polypeptides have undergone a post-translational modification. A mixture comprising the sample and a first reagent comprising a cleavage-inducin... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7244751 | Histone deacetylase inhibitors of novel benzamide derivatives with potent differentiation and anti-proliferation activity The present invention is related to the preparation and pharmaceutical use of novel benzamide derivatives as defined in the specification of formula (I) as histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACI), their preparations and the methods of using these compounds or their p... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241776 | Cyanoamidine P2Xantagonists for the treatment of pain Novel cyanoamidines compounds of formula (I) and (II) and their derivatives wherein R1-R12 are as defined in the specification act as antagonists of the P2X7 receptor. These compo... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7241625 | Carbonyl compound scavenger and method of quantifying carbonyl compound using the same A carbonyl compound scavenger comprising a mineral acid salt of a benzylhydroxyamine-based compound of the formula (1) and at least one adsorbent selected from the group consisting of silica gel, alumina, cellulose and activated carbon: | 07/10/2007 |
| 7235690 | Anthranilamides and methods of their use The present invention is related to anthranilamides of formula I, in which R(1) to R(7) have the meanings indicated herein, a process for their preparation, their use as medicaments, and pharmaceutical preparations con... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220770 | Heterocyclo-substituted imidazoles for the treatment of inflammation A class of imidazolyl compounds is described for use in treating inflammation. Compounds of particular interest are defined by formula (V), wherein R3 is a radical selected from hydrido, alkyl, haloalkyl, aralkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaralkyl, acyl, cy... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217706 | Propanolamine derivatives This invention relates to new propanolamine derivatives or salts thereof represented by the following formula [I]: Wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification or salts thereof which have gut selective sympatho... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217531 | Multiplex analysis using membrane-bound sensitizers The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for determining the presence, absence, and/or amounts of one or more membrane-associated analytes in a sample. In accordance with the invention, binding compounds derivatized with releasable molecular tag... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7202261 | Calcilytic compounds The present invention features calcilytic compounds. “Calcilytic compounds” refer to compounds able to inhibit calcium receptor activity. Also described are the use of calcilytic compounds to inhibit calcium receptor activity and/or achieve a beneficial effect i... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7186722 | 2-heteroaryl-3,4-dihydro-2h-pyrrole derivatives and the use thereof as pesticides Novel Δ1-pyrrolines of the Formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and Het have the meanings given in the description, a plurality of processes for prep... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179817 | Carboxylic acid derivatives and drugs containing the same as the active ingredient Compounds represented by formula (I), prodrugs thereof and salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as an active ingredient (wherein each symbol has the meaning as defined in the specification.). ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179825 | Retinoic acid mimetic anilides The present invention is concerned with compounds of formula the N-oxides, the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts and the stereochemically isomeric forms thereof, wherein X represents O, S or NR3 | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166746 | N-bisaryl- and n-aryl-cycloakylidenyl-αhydroxy-and α-alkoxy acid amides The invention relates to N-bisaryl- and N-aryl-cycloalkylidenyl-a-hydroxy- and a-alkoxy acetic acid amides of the general formula (I) including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1–C12 | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160735 | Tagged microparticle compositions and methods Compositions and methods are disclosed for detecting multiple target analytes in a sample using microparticles having molecular tags attached by cleavable linkages. Generally, an assay mixture is formed comprising a sample and a reagent comprising multiple such micr... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160920 | Nitrosated and nitrosylated compounds and compositions and their use for treating respiratory disorders Disclosed are (i) compounds of a steroid, a β-agonist, an anticholinergic, a mast cell stabilizer and a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor directly or indirectly linked to a NO or NO2 group or a group which stimulates endogenous production of NO or EDRF i... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7135300 | Profiling frequencies of receptor heterodimers Methods are provided for detecting formation of oligomeric complexes of molecules on the surface of cell membranes. These methods employ pairs of tagged probes and cleaving probes, each of which binds specificly to a cell surface molecule. The tagged probe includes ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7132422 | Sodium channel modulators The invention provides sodium channel modulating compounds which are useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with sodium channel activity, such as neuropathic pain. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the pr... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7130813 | Process for optimal economic efficiency in postal operations A process for optimal economic efficiency in postal operations generally comprises the steps of conveying objects from a first repository to a second repository and pre-processing a combination from among at least one of said objects based on assigned criteria, such... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7115611 | Phenyl derivatives, their manufacture and use as pharmaceutical agents This invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein one of R5, R6 and R7 is | 10/03/2006 |
| 7105308 | Detecting receptor oligomerization Methods are provided for detecting formation of oligomeric complexes of molecules on the surface of cell membranes. These methods employ pairs of tagged probes and cleaving probes, each of which binds specificly to a cell surface molecule. The tagged probe includes ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087625 | Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors PDE4 inhibition is achieved by novel nitroxide compounds, e.g., N-substituted aniline and diphenylamine analogs. The compounds of the present invention are of Formulas I–III: wherein A, B, D, R1, R | 08/08/2006 |
| 7045311 | Whole cell assay systems for cell surface proteases The activity of a cell surface protease, particularly an ADAM, is determined in a rapid and sensitive assay employing a whole cell system. The assays are effective to identify effector molecules that affect the activity of a cell surface protease directly or indirec... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7045532 | ACE-2 modulating compounds and methods of use thereof ACE-2 inhibitors for the treatment of body weight and related disorders are disclosed. ACE-2 inhibitors include peptides and small molecules. Examples of small molecule ACE-2 inhibitors include compounds of formula (I): Z-Λ (I) Wherein Z is... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041459 | Analyzing phosphorylated proteins Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed for determining one or more target polypeptides in a sample where the target polypeptides have undergone phosphorylation. A mixture comprising the sample and a first reagent comprising a cleavage-inducing moiety and an IM... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7033401 | 3-Aminophenol derivatives substituted in the 2-position, and dyes containing these compounds The 3-aminophenol derivatives of formula (I), or the physiologically compatible, water-soluble salts thereof: wherein R1 represents a group of formula (II) or a group of formula (III): | 04/25/2006 |
| 7034044 | Conjugated aromatic compounds with a pyridine substituent The present invention relates to compounds of formulae The compounds of the present invention are NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate)-receptor subtype blockers and are used in the treatment of diseases related to this receptor. | 04/25/2006 |
| 7030239 | Compounds to treat Alzheimer's disease The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formula (XII) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7008955 | (2-azabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-7yl) methanol derivatives as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists The present invention relates to substances of the general formula (I) in which X is selected from the group consisting of NH, NR4, O and S, R1 is selected from the group ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6984738 | Process for production of optically active amino alcohols The present invention is to provide a process for producing an optically active amino alcohol which is useful for the synthesis of natural substances and as an intermediate for drugs and agricultural chemicals in a high yield, a high selectivity and an economical ma... | 01/10/2006 |
