TABLE 1 | Recent patent applications related to FAAH modulators

From the following article:

Patent Watch

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery 7, 380-381 (May 2008)

doi:10.1038/nrd2586

Patent number(s)Assignee(s)Subject
US 20070088073
WO 2007047839
AllergenThese describe new 1H-indol-5-ol derivatives that bind to FAAH to enhance endocannabinoid levels, and also act as TRPV1 antagonists; useful for treating neuropathic pain with high efficacy against inflammatory hyperalgesia.
EP 1849773Astellas PharmaDescribes a novel pyridyl non-aromatic nitrogen-containing heterocyclic-1-carboxylate ester derivative or its salt that is a potent FAAH inhibitor; useful for treating urinary incontinence, overactive bladder or pain.
WO 2007140005Janssen–CilagDescribes new oxazolyl piperidine compounds that are potent FAAH inhibitors; useful (in combination with an analgesic) for treating anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, eating disorders, inflammation and multiple sclerosis.
WO 2007061862Janssen–CilagDescribes new substituted 2-keto-oxazole compounds that are FAAH modulators; useful for treating pain, inflammation, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
EP 1836179Janssen–CilagClaims the use of piperazinyl and piperidinyl ureas as potent modulators of FAAH, which, when combined with another active compound, increases efficacy, and decreases side effects or required dose.
US 20070155707
WO 2008020866
Kadmus Pharmaceuticals and OrganonThese describe new substituted carbamic acid phenyl ester compounds that are irreversible FAAH inhibitors that do not substantially cross the blood–brain barrier.
US 20070155747
WO 2007079180
WO 2008021625
WO 2008022976
Kadmus Pharmaceuticals and OrganonThese describe new carbamate compounds that are FAAH inhibitors; useful for treating eating disorders, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic diseases, osteoporosis, ocular conditions, pulmonary conditions and gastrointestinal diseases.
JP 2007524707
JP 2007524704
EP 1720848
Sanofi–AventisThese describe new C-alkyl-piperidine-1-carboxylate derivatives and 1-alkyl-(homo)piperazine-4-carboxylate ester derivatives that are FAAH inhibitors; useful for treating pain, cancer or neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, inflammatory or allergic diseases.
JP 2007524705
JP 2007522111
JP 2007524706
Sanofi–AventisThese describe new carbamoylalkyl alkylcarbamate ester derivatives, new O-aminocarbonylmethyl carbamate derivatives, new 1-alkyl-piperidine-4-carbamate derivatives and analogues that are FAAH inhibitors; useful for treating pain, cancer or neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, inflammatory or allergic diseases.
JP 2007519628
EP 1701946
Sanofi–AventisThese describe new 1-carboxy-piperazine or -homopiperazine derivatives that are FAAH inhibitors; useful for the treatment and prevention of pain and cancer.
WO 2007098142
US 20070203156
Scripps Research InstituteThese describe new oxazole-ketone derivatives that are FAAH modulators; useful (in combination with an opioid or NSAID) for treating anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, eating disorders and inflammation.
EP 1812427Scripps Research InstituteDescribes new oxadiazole ketone compounds that are potent FAAH modulators; useful for treating anxiety, pain, sleep disorders, eating disorders and inflammation.
EP 1813606TakedaDescribes a new amide compound having high FAAH inhibitory activity; useful as a brain and neuroprotective agent, and therapeutic agent for cerebrovascular diseases, head trauma or spinal injury.
FAAH, fatty acid amide hydrolase; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; TRPV1, transient receptor potential, vanilloid subtype 1 receptor.

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