Felix Hoffmann, a German chemist, was searching for something to relieve his father's arthritis. In doing so, he "rediscovered" acetylsalicylic acid and in 1900, patented a stable process for developing it. Hence, we have aspirin.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188141 | Isomigrastatin analogs in the treatment of cancer The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): (I) wherein n, R1-R5, Ra-Rb, Q, Y1 and Y2 are as defined herein; and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof, compositions ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8067459 | Lapachone compounds and methods of use thereof The invention provides lapachone analogs and derivatives as well as methods of use thereof. These compounds can be used in pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prevention of cell proliferation disorders. These compounds can also be used in the treatment ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8030345 | Tricyclic pyrazole derivatives as cannabinoid receptor modulators The present invention relates to novel compounds of general formula (I), their regioisomers, tautomeric forms, novel intermediates involved in their synthesis. The present invention also relates to a process of preparing co... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7994210 | Method of treating Down Syndrome The present invention relates to methods of treating of Down syndrome in a person using compounds of the invention. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7964631 | Fused tricyclic compounds as inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor-α Compounds of formula 1: are disclosed, wherein V is CH2; W is S(O)m; m is the integer 0, 1 or 2; U is O, C(O), CR13R14 or NR15; where R13 is H, alkyl; R... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7956085 | 1,4-benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide derivatives substituted by benzyl radicals, method for their preparation, pharmaceuticals comprising these compounds, and the use thereof This invention relates to Novel 1,4-benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide derivatives substituted by benzyl radicals, method for their preparation, pharmaceuticals comprising these compounds, and the use thereof. ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7923468 | 1,4-benzothiepin-1,1-dioxide derivatives which are substituted with cyclohexyl groups, method for producing the same, drugs containing said compounds and use thereof This invention relates to Novel 1,4-benzothiepin-1,1-dioxide derivatives which are substituted with cyclohexyl groups, method for producing the same, drugs containing said compounds and use thereof. ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7834052 | Fused tricyclic compounds as inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor-alpha Compounds of formula 1: are disclosed, wherein V is CH2; W is S(O)m; m is the integer 0, 1 or 2; U is O, C(O), CR13R14 or NR15; where R13 is H, alkyl; R... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7799824 | Quaternary salt CCR2 antagonists Quaternary salt compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof, which are CCR2 antagonists and are useful in preventing, treating or ameliorating CCR2 mediated inflammatory syndromes, disorders or dis... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7625942 | Method of treating Down syndrome A method of, or the use of compounds of the invention for, treating the cognitive impairments associated with Down syndrome, the method or use comprising treating or administering to a person with an effective amount of phenserine and isomers thereof or a pharmaceut... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7439264 | Therapeutic compounds This invention to antagonists that inhibit transporters and receptors. The invention also relates to partial inhibitors of transporters and receptors that allow partial transport or partial binding of a compound to the transporter or receptor. The invention also rel... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7381743 | Macrocycles for the treatment of cancer The present invention relates to new macrocycles of the general formula (I) as well as their use for the treatment of cancer diseases ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7355069 | Ortho-substituted benzoic acid derivatives for the treatment of insulin resistance The present invention provides a compound of formula (I), wherein n is 0, 1 or 2 and R1 represents halo, a C1-4alkyl group which is optionally substituted by one or more fluoro, a C1-4alkoxy group which is optionally substituted by o... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354949 | Therapeutic agent for bladder irritative symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for bladder irritative symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia comprising, as an active ingredient, a tricyclic compound represented by formula (I): [wherein ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7332516 | Geminally di-substituted NSAID derivatives as Aβ42 lowering agents The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula I (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is the base molecule of a propionic acid or acetic acid NSAID, or a derivative thereof, X is â€... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329654 | Heteroatom containing tetracyclic derivatives as selective estrogen receptor modulators The present invention is directed to novel heteroatom containing tetracyclic derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use in the treatment and/or prevention of disorders mediated by one or more estrogen receptors and processes for their prepar... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7312203 | 1-aza-dibenzoazulenes as inhibitors of tumour necrosis factor production and intermediates for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to 1-aza-dibenzoazulene derivatives, to their pharmacologically acceptable salts and solvates, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof as well as to their antiinflammatory effects, especially to the inhibition of tumo... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7276532 | Remedies for vesical hyperactivity The present invention provides a therapeutic agent for overactive bladder comprising, as an active ingredient, a tricyclic compound represented by formula (I): [wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, s... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7262185 | Benzazepine derivative, process for producing the same, and use The present invention provides a novel benzazepine derivative represented by formula: wherein, R1 is a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring, R2 is lower alkyl group, etc., Y is an optionally subst... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7262309 | 1- or 3-thia-benzonaphthoazulenes as inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor production and intermediates for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to benzonaphthoazulene derivatives of tiophene class, to their pharmacologically acceptable salts and solvates, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof as well as to their antiinflammatory effects, especially to the i... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7232815 | 1-oxa-3-aza-dibenzoazulenes as inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor production and intermediates for the production thereof The present invention relates to derivatives of 1-oxa-3-aza-dibenzoazulene class, to their pharmacologically acceptable salts and solvates, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof as well as to their antiinflammatory actions, especially to the inh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229982 | Pharmaceutical formulation The instant invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprised of a cholesterol absorption inhibitor and an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, one or more anti-oxidants, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate and lactose. The ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226943 | Benzothiepine ileal bile acid transport inhibitors The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein variable groups are as defined within; pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, solvates of such salts and prodrugs thereof and their use as ileal bile acid transport (IBAT) inhibitors for the tre... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7214701 | Active substance combinations having insecticidal and acaricdal properties The invention relates to insecticidal mixtures for protecting plants against attack by pests comprising (a) compounds of the formula (I) ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7179792 | Combination product of a 1,4-benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide compound with at least one other active ingredient and the use of the product The present invention is directed to a 1,4-benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide compound of formula I in which the radicals have the meanings defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or physiologically function... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7166583 | 1,3-diaza-dibenzoazulenes as inhibitors of tumour necrosis factor production and intermediates for the preparation thereof The present invention relates to 1,3-diaza-dibenzoazulene derivatives, to their pharmacologically acceptable salts and solvates, to processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof as well as to their antiinflammatory effects, especially to the inhibition of ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7122173 | Agent for the treatment of bladder irritative symptoms accompanied by benign prostatic hyperplasia The present invention provides an agent for the treatment of bladder irritative symptoms accompanied by benign prostatic hyperplasia, comprising, as an active ingredient, a compound having a slowly-inactivating A-type K+ channel opening activity or a phar... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112683 | Cyclic sulfone containing retroviral protease inhibitors The present invention relates to cyclic sulfone moiety-containing hydroxyethylamine protease inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutical or method of use therefor, particularly as an inhibitor of HIV protease. ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7109233 | Protease inhibitors This invention relates in general to certain substituted substituted 1,1,4-1l6-trioxo[1,2]thiazepan-4-ylamides of formula I as defined herein which are protease inhibitors. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7109234 | Benzoxathiepine derivatives and their use as medicines The invention concerns 3-arylthio-propyl-amino-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,5-aryloxathiepin derivatives of general formula (I), wherein: R1 and R2, identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, a hydroxy group, an alkyl, cyclopropyl, al... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7102013 | Methods of making amidino compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors Method of making an alpha-amino acid compound having the structure of Formula 32: comprising treating under hydrolyzing conditions a hydantoin compound having the structure of Formula 33: | 09/05/2006 |
| 7067510 | Dihydro-dibenzo[b,e]oxepine based selective estrogren receptor modulators, compositions and methods The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I) wherein R1 is —H, —OH, —O(C1–C4 alkyl), —OCOC6H5, —OCO(C1–C6 alkyl), or —OSO2(C2–C6... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7053109 | Aminediols for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. These compounds include inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme that are useful in the... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7019023 | Benzothiepine 1, 1-dioxide derivatives, a process for their preparation, pharmaceuticals comprising these compounds, and their use Substituted benzothiepine 1,1-dioxide derivatives of formula I: in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Z have the meanings indicated, and their physiologically tolerable s... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7005450 | 2-amino-2-alkyl-4 hexenoic and hexynoic acid derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors The present invention relates to 2-amino-2-alkyl-4 hexenoic and hexynoic acid derivatives and their use in therapy, in particular their use as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6956131 | 2-amino-3, 4 heptenoic compounds useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R2 is selected from the group consisting of H and methyl; and R... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951860 | Calcium channel blockers The invention involves the identification of a family of compounds which block calcium channels. The compounds can be formulated in pharmaceutical carriers and administered to subjects. The compounds are useful for treating disorders associated with calcium channel ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6951889 | 2-amino-2-alkyl-5 heptenoic and heptynoic acid derivatives useful as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors The present invention relates to 2-amino-2-alkyl-5 heptenoic and heptynoic acid derivatives and their use in therapy, in particular their use as nitric oxide synthase inhibitors. ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6943189 | Combination therapy employing ileal bile acid transport inhibiting benzothiepines and HMG CO-A reductase inhibitors Provided are novel benzothiepines, derivatives, and analogs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods of using these compounds and compositions in medicine, particularly in the prophylaxis and treatment of hyperlipidemic conditions such as th... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6908934 | Therapeutic compounds for treating dyslipidemic conditions Compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof, wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of: (a) Formula Ia | 06/21/2005 |