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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7582776 | Process for preparing arylaminopropanols The invention relates to a process for preparing enantiomerically enriched aryl-aminopropanols and to their use and also to intermediates. ... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7435835 | Method for producing enantiomer-pure aminoalcohols The invention relates to a process for preparing enantiomerically pure alcohol of the formula 1, which comprises (i) reducing the ketone of the formula 3to the racemic alcohol of the formula 4, (ii) enantioselectively acylating the racemic ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7223746 | Omega cycloalkyl 17-heteroaryl prostaglandin E2 analogs as EP2-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217295 | Use of soluble conductive polymers for treating human keratin fibers The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one conductive polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, said polymer being in soluble form in said medium, as, or for the manufacture of, cosmetic products for giving a visual effect to human ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7166726 | Aryl substituted 3,4-dihydroanthracene derivatives having retinoid antagonist or retinoid inverse agonist type biological activity Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula wherein R1 is independently H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; R2 is optional and is defined as lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, F, Cl, Br... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7129268 | Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-active arylene acetic acid derivatives Novel compounds of the general formula (I), wherein Ar, R1, R2, X1, X2, Y1, Y, and Z are as defined in the specification, the use of these compounds as pharm... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125442 | Lightfast additive having UV-absorbing moiety and ink composition including the same A lightfast additive and an ink composition including the same include a benzophenone moiety for lightfastness and a moiety for wettability and the ability to stabilize a colorant, wherein the two moieties are covalently bonded. The lightfast additive may exhibit ef... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7091237 | Furan and thiophene derivatives that activate human peroxisome proliferator activated receptors A compound of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, for the treatment of a hPPAR mediated disease or condition ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7037914 | Carboxylic acid derivative and a pharmaceutical composition containing the derivative as active ingredient A peroxisome proliferator activated receptor regulator containing a carboxylic acid derivative of formula (I) (wherein all symbols are as defined in the specification), a non-toxic acid thereof or a hydrate thereof as ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7022726 | ω-cycloalkyl 17-heteroaryl prostaglandin E2 analogs as EP2-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: | 04/04/2006 |
| 6998415 | Substituted sulfonylphenylheterocycles as cyclooxygenase-2 and 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors This invention is in the field of antiinflammatory pharmaceutical agents and specifically relates to compounds, compositions and methods for treating disorders mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 or 5-lipoxygenase, such as inflammation. ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6958404 | Method for the hydrogenation of maleic anhydride and related compounds in a fluid bed reactor C4-dicarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof are hydrogenated in the gas phase in a fluidized-bed reactor. It is possible to use catalyst compositions known per se. ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6942980 | Methods of identifying compounds having nuclear receptor negative hormone and/or antagonist activities Methods of characterizing and identifying negative hormones of nuclear receptors. Also disclosed are methods of making modulators of retinoid nuclear receptor transactivation activity, assays for agonists, antagonists, and negative hormones of the RAR receptor, and ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6921822 | Process for stereoselectively reducing 4-aryl-4-oxobutanoic acid derivatives The present invention relates to a process for preparing stereoisomerically enriched 4-aryl-4-hydroxybutanoic acid derivatives by reducing 4-aryl-4-ketobutanoic acid derivatives in the presence of ruthenium-containing catalysts. ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6825360 | Bicyclic aromatic compounds The invention relates to novel bicyclic aromatic compounds which have the general formula (I): as well as to the use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions intended for use in human or veterinary medicine (d... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6777418 | Retinoid compounds (I) The current invention provide novel retinoid compounds and methods for their synthesis, methods of treating or preventing emphysema, cancer and dermatological disorders and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment or prevention of emphysema, cancer and... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6720425 | Alkyl or aryl substituted dihydronaphthalene derivatives having retinoid and/or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity Compounds of the formula where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity. ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6710072 | Ω-cycloalkyl 17-heteroaryl prostaglandin E2 analogs as EP2-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: | 03/23/2004 |
| 6680337 | Cyclopentane heptan(ene)oic acid, 2-heteroarylalkenyl derivatives as therapeutic agents The present invention provides cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2 heteroaryl alkyl or alkenyl derivatives which may be substituted in the 1-position with hydroxyl, alkyloxy, amino and amido groups, e.g. 1-OH cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2 heteroarylalkenyl de... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6660728 | Thienyl substituted acylguanidines as inhibitors of bone resorption and vitronectin receptor antagonists ##STR1## The present invention relates to thienyl substituted acylguanidine derivatives, such as compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R4, R6, A, B and D have the meanings indicated in the claims, their phys... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6632963 | Bicyclic aromatic compounds and pharmaceutical/cosmetic compositions comprised thereof Novel pharmaceutically/cosmetically-active bicyclic aromatic compounds have the structural formula (I): ##STR1## in which Ar1 is a radical having one of the structural formulae (a)-(c): ##STR2## Ar2 is a radical having one of th... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6602900 | Cyclopentane heptan(ENE)oic acid, 2-heteroarylalkenyl derivatives as therapeutic agents The invention relates to the use of derivatives of F-type prostaglandins as ocular hypotensives. The PGF derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula I: ##STR1## wherein wavy line attachments indicate either t... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6586462 | ω-Cycloalkyl 17-heteroaryl prostaglandin E2 analogs as EP2-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6586461 | Prenyl transferase inhibitors Farnesyl diphosphate analogs, specifically the 3-substituted alcohol precursors of the diphosphate analogs, 3-allylfarnesol and 3-vinylfarnesol, are potent inhibitors of mammalian protein fanesyltransferase (FTase). 3-allylgeranylgeraniol is a highly spec... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6573390 | Cyclopentane heptan (ENE)OIC acid, 2-heteroarylalkenyl derivatives as therapeutic agents The present invention provides cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2 heteroaryl alkyl or alkenyl derivatives which may be substituted in the 1-position with hydroxyl, alkyloxy, amino and amido groups, e.g. 1-OH cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2 heteroarylalkenyl de... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6566366 | Thienyl substituted acylguanidines as inhibitors of bone resorption and vitronectin receptor antagonists Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof wherein the substituents are defined as in accordance with the specification useful for the treatment of tumor growth, osteoporosis, inflammation and cardiovascular disorders.... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6555690 | Alkyl or aryl substituted dihydronaphthalene derivatives having retinoid and/or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where the symbols have the meaning described in the application, have retinoid-like or retinoid antagonist-like biological activity.... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6541506 | Antifungal enediynes The invention features enediynes and methods for their production and use. The enediynes of the invention have the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 is a hydroxyl group or a moiety that can be replaced by a hydroxyl group in a hydrolysis reaction; e... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6531485 | Prostaglandin agonists This invention relates to prostaglandin agonists, methods of using such prostaglandin agonists, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prostaglandin agonists and kits containing such prostaglandin agonists. The prostaglandin agonists are useful for t... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6482958 | Methods for the preparation of 4-hydroxy benzothiophene The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of a hydroxybenzothiophene that is an intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceutically active substances, e.g. 5-[4-[2-(5-methyl-2-phenyl-4-oxazolyl)ethoxy]-7-benzothiophenylmethyl]... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6458908 | Sulfur-containing unsaturated carboxylate compound and its cured products A sulfur-containing unsaturated carboxylate compound comprising a sulfur-containing substituent and at least two ,ଲ-unsaturated carboxylic acid residues, which are each attached to a secondary or tertiary carbon atom via an oxygen atom; a pol... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6407247 | Photo-stable cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations containing UV-filters A method of using compounds of formula I ##STR1## in which the C.dbd.C double bond is present in E and/or Z configuration and the variables have the following meanings: R1 denotes COOR5, COR5, CONR5 R6, CN... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6376533 | Omega-cycloalkyl 17-heteroaryl prostaglandin E2 analogs as EP2-receptor agonists The invention relates to the use of derivatives of E-type prostaglandins as EP2 agonists, in general, and, in particular as ocular hypotensives. The PGE derivatives used in accordance with the invention are represented by the following formula ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6369084 | Carboxylic acids and acylsulfonamides, compositions containing such compounds and methods of treatment This invention encompasses the novel compounds of formula A, which are useful in the treatment of prostaglandin mediated diseases, ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or ester thereof. The invention also encompasses certain pharmaceuti... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6362344 | Catalysts for asymmetric addition of organozinc regents to aldehydes and method for preparation Chiral aminoalcohol catalysts and methods for their preparation are provided. The first catalyst is prepared via selective hydrogenation of one of two benzene rings in a precursor. The aminoalcohol promotes the asymmetric addition of organozinc reagents t... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6329372 | Phenylalanine derivatives Phenylalanine derivatives of formula (1) are described: ##STR1## wherein R is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof; L1 is a linker atom or group; Het is an optionally substituted heteroaromatic group; and the salts, solvates, hydrates and N-oxides t... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6310081 | Biphenyl sulfonyl aryl carboxylic acids useful in the treatment of insulin resistance and hyperglycemia This invention provides compounds of Formula I having the structure ##STR1## wherein A, Q, R3, and R4 are as defined hereinbefore in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful in treating metabolic disorders related to i... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6307092 | Cyclopentane, 1-hydroxy alkyl or alkenyl-2-one or 2-hydroxy derivatives as therapeutic agents The present invention provides a novel compound represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is H or COR.sup.3 ; R.sup.1 is H, R.sup.2, phenyl, or COR.sup.3, wherein R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 lower alkyl and R.sup.3 is R.sup.2 or phenyl; Z i... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6303648 | Methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of lung disease Methods and compositions for the treatment of lung disease, such as emphysema and/or bronchopulmonary dysplasia, in a mammal. Also disclosed are methods promoting the formation of alveolar septa and increasing the gas-exchange surface area of a mammalian ... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6248783 | Cyclopentane 1-hydroxy alkyl or alkenyl-2-one or 2-hydroxy derivatives as therapeutic agents The present invention provides a novel compound represented by the general formula I; ##STR1## wherein R is H or COR3 ; R1 is H, R2, phenyl, or COR3, wherein R2 is C1 -C5 lower a... | 06/19/2001 |