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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7982051 | Methods for preparing diazonamides This invention relates to novel macrocyclic lactams intermediates useful for the preparation of diazonamide analogs. This invention also relates to a novel electrochemical oxidative cyclization for the preparation of such macrocyclic lactams, and their further eluci... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7947841 | Compounds, methods and formulations for the oral delivery of a glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 compound or a melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4) agonist peptide The present application relates to novel compounds, methods and formulations useful for the oral delivery of a glucagon like peptide-1 compound or a melanocortin 4 receptor agonist peptide. ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7829723 | Polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)uriedo)phenyl)ethylcarbamate The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-(3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)ureido)phenyl)ethylcarbamate, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, processes to prepare therein, and uses therewith. ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7803950 | Method for the production of diarylcycloalkyl derivatives The invention relates generally to a process for preparing diarylcycloalkyl derivatives of the formula (I). wherein the respective R-group substituents are defined herein. These compounds of formula (I) are activators for p... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7777048 | Processes for preparing biaryl ureas and analogs thereof The present invention relates to processes for preparing biaryl ureas derivatives and analogs thereof. The invention also provides compounds useful as intermediates in the processes of the present invention. The process is useful for preparing compounds that inhibit... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7605270 | Polymorphic forms of (S).-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl-3-(3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl) phenyl) ureido) benzylcarbamate The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of (S)-tetrahydrofuran-3-yl 3-(3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)ureido)benzylcarbamate (Compound 1): and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention also r... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7579479 | Substituted acid derivatives useful as antidiabetic and antiobesity agents and method Compounds are provided which have the structure wherein Q is C or N, A is O or S, Z is O or a bond, X is CH or N and R1, R2, R2a, R2b, R2c, R3, Y, x, m, and ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7544810 | Processes for preparing biaryl ureas and analogs thereof The present invention relates to processes for preparing biaryl ureas derivatives and analogs thereof. The invention also provides compounds useful as intermediates in the processes of the present invention. The process is useful for preparing compounds that inhibit... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7504515 | Polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-(3-(3-methoxy-4- (oxazol-5-yl)phenyl) ureido)phenyl) ethylcarbamate The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-(3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)ureido)phenyl)ethylcarbamate (Compound 1): pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present invention ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7476742 | Indane acetic acid derivatives and their use as pharmaceutical agents This invention relates to novel indane acetic acid derivatives which are useful in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and atherosclerotic diseases and to pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. ... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7432293 | Heterocyclic compounds useful as Nurr-1 activators The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1 is hydroxy, C1-4 alkoxy, amino, C1-4 alkyl-amino, di C1-4alkylamino, benzyloxy or C2-C7 alkanoyl, R2 is C1-4 | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429669 | Therapeutic compounds Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula or salts or bioisosteres thereof. Therapeutic methods, medicaments, and compositions related thereto are also disclosed. ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7402606 | Derivatives of 1-(oxoaminoacetyl) pentylcarbamate as cathepsin K inhibitors for the treatment of bone loss Heterocycle substituted ketoamide derivatives of Formula (I), wherein the substitutes A, D, A and R are defined as in claim in, which are useful as cathepsin K inhibitors are described herein. The described invention also includes methods of making such heterocycle ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7399777 | Diarylcycloalkyl derivatives, processes for their preparation and their use as pharmceuticals Diarylcycloalkyl derivatives and their physiologically acceptable salts and physiologically functional derivatives are disclosed. The compounds include those of formula I, in which the radicals are as defined, and their phy... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7396833 | Indoles, 1H-indazoles, 1,2-benzisoxazoles, and 1,2-benzisothiazoles, and preparation and uses thereof The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7365207 | Process for the production of chiral propionic acid derivatives The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of compounds of formula I comprising catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of a compound of formula (II) i... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361769 | Heterocyclyls as selective melanin concentrating hormone receptor antagonists for the treatment of obesity and related disorders The present invention discloses compounds of formula I wherein m, n, p, R1, R2 and X, are herein defined, the compounds being novel antagonists for melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH), as well as metho... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358254 | Method for treating atherosclerosis employing an aP2 inhibitor and combination A method is provided for treating atherosclerosis and related diseases, employing an aP2 inhibitor or a combination of an aP2 inhibitor and another antiatherosclerotic agent, for example, an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as pravastatin. ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351728 | Oxazolyl-aryloxyacetic acid derivatives and their use as PPAR agonists Compounds represented by the following structural formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein R1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, aryl-alkyl, heteroaryl-alkyl or cycloalkyl-alkyl, R2 is H... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348349 | Oxazole derivatives The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n are as described herein. The compounds of the present ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7345070 | Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor agonists Compounds represented by the following structural formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, wherein: n is 2, 3, or 4 and W is CH2, CH(OH), C(O) or O; R1 is an unsubstituted or substituted aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalk... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7332515 | Indole-amid derivatives which possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity Heterocyclic amides of formula (1) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or pro-drugs thereof wherein variable groups are as described herein; which possess glycogen phosphorylase inhibitory activity and accordin... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320978 | Oxazole derivatives, preparation and therapeutic use thereof This invention relates to compounds of formula (I): Wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are as described herein. The i... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7319150 | Method for preparing styryl pyrazole, isoxazole and isothiazole derivatives The invention concerns a method for synthesizing styryl isoxazole, styryl pyrazole and styryl isothazole derivatives in a synthesis step followed by a recrystallization in a basic alcohol medium. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314884 | DPP IV inhibitors The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, and X are as defined in the description and claims, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312339 | Polyene oxazoles and processes for their preparation Polyene oxazoles of the following formula wherein R3 is selected from H and methyl, are disclosed. Such compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, may be used in the inhibition of tumor ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7285554 | Pyrazole derivative Drugs, in particular, pyrazole derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) which have a calcium release-activated calcium channel inhibitory effect and medicinal compositions, in particular, calcium release-activated calcium channel inhibitors conta... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7282501 | Modulators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPAR) The present invention is directed to a compound of formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates or stereoisomer thereof, which are useful in treating Syndrome X, Type II diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, obesity, coagaulopathy, hyperte... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276526 | Substituted thiazoles and oxazoles as corticotropin releasing hormone ligands Provided herein are novel substituted thiazoles and oxazoles of the Formula (I): as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, containing the same, and the use thereof in the treatment of variou... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7265137 | Activator of peroxisome proliferator-activated re-ceptor δ A compound represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1 represents phenyl, etc. which can have substituents selected from the group consisting of C1-8 | 09/04/2007 |
| 7262303 | Process for the production of chiral propionic acid derivatives The present invention is concerned with a novel process for the preparation of compounds of formula I comprising catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation of a compound of formula (II) | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247635 | Pyrazole derivative Drugs, in particular, pyrazole derivatives represented by the following general formula (I) which have a calcium release-dependent calcium channel inhibitory effect and medicinal compositions, in particular, calcium release-dependent calcium channel inhibitors conta... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7244755 | Hydroxypropylamines Disclosed are compounds of formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein the variables RN, R1, R2, R3, RP and RC are define... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7241784 | 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 there... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7229998 | Thiazole and oxazole derivatives as activators of human peroxisome proliferator activated receptors The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein R1–R5, R25, R26, Y and X2 are as defined herein. The compounds a... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7223796 | Acyl-4-carboxyphenylurea derivatives, processes for preparing them and their use The invention relates to acyl-4-carboxyphenylurea derivatives and to their physiologically tolerated salts and physiologically functional derivatives. The invention particularly relates to compounds of formula I, | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220864 | Dihydronaphthalene derivative compounds and agent comprising the derivative as active ingredient The compound 3-(5-(2-(2-(4-methylphenyl)-5-methyloxazol-4-yl)ethoxy)-3,4-dihydronaphthalene-1-yl)propanoic acid or a nontoxic salt thereof. Because this compound has activity of regulating peroxisome proliferators activated receptor regulator, it is useful as a hype... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217725 | Prostaglandin D2 antagonist Disclosed herein is compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or a prodrug thereof. Compound 1 is useful for treating or preventing a variety of diseases or conditions. Results presented herein also demon... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7205324 | Inhibitors of IMPDH enzyme The present invention discloses the identification of the novel inhibitors of IMPDH (inosine-5′-monophosphate dehydrogenase). The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein are useful in treating or preventing IMPDH associated disorders, such as tr... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7196107 | Thia-and oxazoles and their use as ppars activators A compound of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. R1 and R2 are independently H or C1-3alkyl, m is 0–3; X1 is NH, NCH3, O, S; R3, R4 and R5 a... | 03/27/2007 |