Claims for Patent: 8,039,627

Summary for Patent: 8,039,627

Title:	Substituted 3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-A]isoquin- olin-2-ol compounds and methods relating thereto
Abstract:	Substituted 3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido[2,1-a]isoquin- olin-2-ol compounds are disclosed that are inhibitors of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2). The compounds of this invention have the structure: ##STR00001## wherein R.sub.1 is as defined herein, including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. Also disclosed are compositions containing a compound of this invention in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods relating to the use in a subject in need thereof.
Inventor(s):	Gano; Kyle W. (San Diego, CA)
Assignee:	Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Application Number:	11/937,445
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases:	See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 8,039,627
Patent Claims:	1. (S)-2-Amino-3-methyl-butyric acid (2R,3R, 11bR)-3-isobutyl-9,10-dimethoxy-1,3,4,6,7,11b-hexahydro-2H-pyrido [2,1-a]isoquinolin-2-yl ester or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to claim 1 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.