145 results about "Phosphodiesterase-4" patented technology

The present invention relates to methods of inducing ovulation in a female host comprising the administration of a non-polypeptide cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) level modulator to female host. In another aspect, the invention provides for specific administration of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor prior to the luteal phase of the host's ovulatory cycle. Preferred non-polypeptide cAMP level modulator include phosphodiesterase inhibitors, particularly inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 isoforms.

The present invention provides methods of improving cognitive and motor deficits associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorder or condition in an animal. The methods comprise a general administration of phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors and optionally training the animal under conditions sufficient to produce an improvement in performance.

The present invention provides a oxazole compound represented by Formula (1), or a salt thereof:wherein R1 is an aryl group which may have one or more substituents; R2 is an aryl group or a nitrogen atom-containing heterocyclic group each of which may have one or more substituents; and W is a divalent group represented by —Y1-A1- or —Y2—C(═O)— wherein Y1 is a group such as —C(═O)—, A1 is a group such as a lower alkylene group, and Y2 is a group such as a piperazinediyl group. The oxazole compound has a specific inhibitory action against phosphodiesterase 4.

The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I); 1a, 1 b, 1 c and 1 d. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof, pharmaceutical preparations containing said compounds and / or physiologically compatible salts thereof which can be produced therefrom and / or solvates thereof, and to the pharmaceutical use of said compounds, salts or solvates thereof as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4. The compounds comprise active ingredients for the treatment of diseases which can have a positive influence by inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase 4 and / or TNFα-release, for example, in lymphocytes, eosinophile and basophile granulocytes, macrophages and mastocytes.

Compounds represented by Formula (I):or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors useful in the treatment of asthma and inflammation.

The present invention provides methods of improving cognitive and motor deficits associated with central nervous system (CNS) disorder or condition in an animal. The methods comprise a general administration of phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitors and optionally training the animal under conditions sufficient to produce an improvement in performance.

The present invention presents compounds that inhibit phosphodiesterase 4 having Formula (I). The present invention also provides methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) to prevent or treat asthma, atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, pulmonary hypertension, liver injury, bone loss, septic shock, or multiple sclerosis, and to pharmaceutical compositions that contain the compounds of Formula (I).

Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.

The invention relates to inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds that are derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridynyl alkylene alcohols, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing them and therapeutic use thereof.

1-Phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohol compounds are effective as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme and may be used to prevent and / or treat certain diseases or conditions.

This patent describes the invention of a series of novel therapeutic oligonucleotides targeted at inhibiting expression of genes coding for Phosphodiesterase 4. They are useful as analytical tools in the study of individual PDE isoforms and in the therapeutic treatment of depression, thrombosis, cystic fibrosis, gastric lesions, pulmonary hypertension, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, atopic dermatitis, asthma and other allergic disorders as well as other illnesses in which an increase of cyclic AMP or a decrease in phosphodiesterase levels is useful.

The invention relates to new hydroxyindoles of the Formula, ##STR1## their use as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 and processes for their preparation.

The invention relates to the field of medical diagnostics. More specifically, the invention relates to methods to diagnose or screen for inflammatory conditions or disease, including auto-inflammatory disease and affective disorder, in a subject, preferably a human subject, by assaying for a marker for an inflammatory disease. Provided is a method to diagnose, screen for or predict the development of an affective disorder (AD), preferably bipolar disorder (BP), in a subject, the method comprising determining the level of at least one, preferably at least two, more preferably at least three, most preferred at least four, AD-specific gene product(s) in a biological sample isolated from the subject, preferably peripheral blood monocytes, wherein the gene is selected from the group comprising ATF3, phosphodiesterase 4 B, CXCL2, BCL2-related protein A2, Dual specificity phosphatase 2, TNFα-induced protein 3 / A20, BTEB1 CXCL3, Chemokine CCL-3 like, CCL-4, CCL20, CX2CR1, Amphiregulin, Thrombomodulin, Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor, DNA-damaged inducible transcript, V28 chemokine-like receptor, TRAIL. MAPK6, B4BP4, PBEF1, Thrombospondin 1, MAFF, HSP70, CCL2, MCP-3, CCR2, CX3CR1, DOK1, HBB, G-gamma globin, THBD, PHLDA1, DTR and GNLY.

The invention relates to the combined administration of a PDE4 inhibitor and a PDE5 inhibitor for the treatment of a disease in which phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) and / or phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) is detrimental.

Compounds of the formula:are disclosed. The compounds act as phosphodiesterase-4 modulators, and useful for treating stroke, myocardial infarct, and cardiovascular inflammatory conditions. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

The invention relates to inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds that are derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridynyl alkylene alcohols, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing them and therapeutic use thereof.

The invention relates to inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme. More particularly, the invention relates to compounds that are derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing them and therapeutic use thereof.

The invention related to compounds for formula I useful for inhibiting phosphodiesterase-4.

Compounds of formula (I):wherein n, A, R1, and R2 are defined in the specification, are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme and for treating certain conditions.

Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.

Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme and the treatment of certain conditions such as COPD.

Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols according to formula (I) are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.

Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.

The invention relates to new 7-azaindoles, their use as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 and to methods for their synthesis.