...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| 7378410 | Substituted lactams and their use as anti-cancer agents This invention relates to certain substituted lactam compounds of the formula (I), particularly caprolactam compounds, which are useful for the treatment of cancer ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7348318 | α-Amino-N-(diaminophosphinyl)lactam derivatives There are disclosed a novel α-amino-N-(diaminophosphinyl)lactam derivative represented by general formula (1): wherein, for example, A is a hydrogen atom or a substituent such as a lower alkyl group or the like; W, X, Y an... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342007 | Lactams and uses thereof This invention relates to novel compounds having formula (I) to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit secretase and thereby inhibit the production of amyloid β protein, thereby acting to prevent the formation o... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7294622 | Lactams and uses thereof Compounds having the formula (I) pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their methods of use for the treatment of neurological disorders related to amyloid β protein production and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. These compounds inhibit... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7253158 | Sulfonamides The invention relates to compounds of the general formula in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R2′, R3′, R4′, R5, and X is —CHR— are as defined in t... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7208488 | N-substituted benzene sulfonamides Disclosed are N-substituted benzenesulfonamides for use in treating or preventing cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's Disease. In Formula (I), R1, R2, R3, R4, R | 04/24/2007 |
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| 6960576 | Hydroxyalkanoylaminolactams and related structures as inhibitors of Aβ protein production This invention relates to novel lactams having the formula (I): to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more spec... | 11/01/2005 |
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| 6953789 | Thiol compounds, their production and use The present invention provides a compound represented by Formula: wherein ring A and ring B may be same or different and each is an optionally substituted homocyclic or heterocyclic ring and the like, each R1 | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953788 | 3-mercaptoacetylamino-1,5-substituted-2-oxo-azepan derivatives useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase The present invention relates to certain novel 3-mercaptoacetylamino-1,5-substituted-2-oxo-azepan derivatives useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase. Pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as well as methods of treating various disease state... | 10/11/2005 |
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| 6900213 | Bisaryl derivatives having FSH modulatory activity The invention relates to bisaryl derivatives of the formula I, wherein (R,R) is selected from (H,H), O, (H,CH3), (H,OH) and (H,CN); Ar is substituted phenyl and A is a group of formula II, III, IV ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6794381 | Succinoylamino lactams as inhibitors of aβ protein This invention relates to novel lactams having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of Aβ-pe... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6777550 | N-formyl hydroxylamine containing compounds useful as ACE inhibitors and/or NEP inhibitors N-formyl hydroxylamines are provided which have the structure wherein R is H, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl-(CH2)p—, heteroaryl-(CH2)p— or cycloheteroalkyl-(CH2)p | 08/17/2004 |
| 6770640 | 1-Carboxylmethyl-2-oxo-azepan derivatives useful as selective inhibitors of MMP-12 The present invention relates to certain novel 1-carboxymethyl-2-oxo-azepan derivatives of the formula useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The compounds of formula (1) are especially useful as selec... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6759404 | Cyclic malonamides as inhibitors of aβ protein production Novel cyclic malonamides having the formula (I): and their pharmaceutical compositions. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the production of Aβ-pept... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6627629 | N-ureidoheterocycloalkyl-piperidines as modulators of chemokine receptor activity The present application describes modulators of CCR3 of formula (I): ##STR1## or pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, useful for the prevention of asthma and other allergic diseases.... | 09/30/2003 |
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| 6552041 | Cyclized amide derivatives The present invention relates to cyclized amide derivatives of formula (I) ##STR1## These cyclized amide derivatives are useful for treating or preventing neuronal damage associated with neurological diseases. The invention also provides compositions comp... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6544978 | Cycloalkyl, lactam, lactone and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting ଲ-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use of such compounds Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ଲ-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits ଲ-amyloid... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6544981 | Lactam inhibitors of factor Xa and method Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and all stereoisomers thereof, and prodrug esters thereof, wherein n is 1 to 5; and and R1, R2, R3, R4 | 04/08/2003 |
| 6541466 | Cycloalkyl, lactam, lactone and related compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods for inhibiting ଲ-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis by use of such compounds Disclosed are compounds which inhibit ଲ-amyloid peptide release and/or its synthesis, and, accordingly, have utility in treating Alzheimer's disease. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound which inhibits ଲ-amyloid... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6534495 | Serine protease inhibitors ##STR1## The invention relates to a compound having the formula (I): R1 SO2 --B--X--Z--C(O)--Y, B is a bond, an amino acid of the formula --NR--CH[(CH2)p C(O)OH]--C(O)-- or an ester derivative thereof wherein p ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6511973 | Lactam inhibitors of FXa and method Compound of the formula ##STR1## are inhibitors of the enzyme Factor Xa. These compounds are useful as anticoagulants in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases associated with thromboses.... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6509330 | Hydroxamic acid containing compounds useful as ACE inhibitors and/or NEP inhibotors Hydroxamic acids are provided which are ACE and/or NEP inhibitors and have the structure ##STR1## wherein R*, R and R1 are as defined herein and A is a dipeptide preferably derived from an amino acid, or is a conformationally restricted di... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6503897 | Antibacterial agents Compounds of formula (I) are antibacterial agents wherein: R3 and R4, taken together with the carbon atoms to which they are respectively attached, form an optionally substituted saturated carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 16 ... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6495540 | Lactams as inhibitors of A-ଲ protein production This invention relates to novel lactams having the Formula (I): ##STR1## to their pharmaceutical compositions and to their methods of use. These novel compounds inhibit the processing of amyloid precursor protein and, more specifically, inhibit the produc... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6486315 | Recrystallization processes Mercaptoalkanoylamino lactam acids are recrystallized by treatment with an agent that minimizes the formation of disulfides. Suitable agents are bismercaptans, phosphine or phosphite reducing agents, zinc metal powder, and sodium hydrosulfite.... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6455521 | Condensed thiophene compounds and pharmaceutical use thereof A condensed thiophene compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and hydrates thereof. The compound of the formula (I) of the present invention is useful as a nov... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6452001 | Diazapane derivatives useful as antagonists of neurokinin 1 receptor and methods for their formation The invention relates to compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1, R2 are independently from each other aryl or heteroaryl, wherein the heteroaryl group contains one or two heteroatoms, selected from N, O, or S, and wherein the a... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6444810 | Deprotection processes Acylmercaptoalkanoylamino lactam esters or acids are converted to the corresponding mercaptoalkanoylamino lactam ester or acid under basic conditions by including an agent which minimizes the amount of disulfides. Suitable agents are bismercaptans, phosph... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6413954 | Certain substituted caprolactam carbonates and ethers, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in treating tumors The present invention relates to certain substituted caprolactam carbonate and ether compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds in treating tumors and to a process for making said compounds.... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6344450 | Lactam compounds and their use as inhibitors of serine proteases and method Lactam inhibitors are provided which have the structure ##STR1## X is ##STR2## wherein Y is O or S and R4 is ##STR3## R7 O-- or R8 and R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, R7 | 02/05/2002 |
| 6331640 | Diaminopropionic acid derivatives A compound of formula 1a ##STR1## which is useful for treating reperfusion injury, and salts, prodrugs, and related compounds.... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6326379 | Fused pyridine inhibitors of cGMP phosphodiesterase Compounds of the formulas ##STR1## are useful as inhibitors of cGMP PDE, especially type V.... | 12/04/2001 |