Patents Assigned to Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20160175322
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20160083415
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20160045516
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20140018337
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat an condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 3?-hydroxy-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?,3?,17?-trihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-6?-bromoandrost-5-ene, 1?-fluoro-3?,12?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?-fluoro-3?,4?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene and 4?-fluoro-3?,6?,17?-trihydroxyandrostane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Publication number: 20140018336
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat an condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 3?-hydroxy-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?,3?,17?-trihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-6?-bromoandrost-5-ene, 1?-fluoro-3?,12?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?-fluoro-3?,4?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene and 4?-fluoro-3?,6?,17?-trihydroxyandrostane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Patent number: 8586770
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods to manipulate stem cells in vivo and in vitro to treat, e.g., a condition where cell or tissue repair is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Patent number: 8569275
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat an condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 3?-hydroxy-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?,3?,17?-trihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-6?-bromoandrost-5-ene, 1?-fluoro-3?,12?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?-fluoro-3?,4?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene and 4?-fluoro-3?,6?,17?-trihydroxyandrostane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Patent number: 8541600
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising formula 1 steroids, e.g., 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one hemihydrate and one or more excipients, including compositions that comprise a liquid formulation comprising less than about 3% v/v water. The compositions are useful to make improved pharmaceutical formulations. The invention also provides methods of intermittent dosing of steroid compounds such as analogs of 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one and compositions useful in such dosing regimens. The invention further provides compositions and methods to inhibit pathogen replication, ameliorate symptoms associated with immune dysregulation and to modulate immune responses in a subject using the compounds. The invention also provides methods to make and use these immunomodulatory compositions and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Patent number: 8518922
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol include Form III anhydrate and Form I solvate. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat cancers or precancers such as prostate cancer or breast cancer in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven White, Erin Olson, Keith Lorimer, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8486926
    Abstract: The invention relates to solid state forms of androst-5-ene-3?,7?,16?,17?-triol, formulations containing or prepared from such solid state forms and use of such materials for modulating acute and chronic non-productive inflammation. The formulations can be used to prevent, treat or slow the progression of conditions related to autoimmunity such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis or Type 1 diabetes. The formulations can also be used to prevent, treat or slow the progression of conditions related to metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Frincke, Marvin Lewbart, Christopher Reading
  • Publication number: 20130066087
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing 17-alkynyl-7-hydroxy-steroids, such as 17-Ethynyl-10R,13S-dimethyl 2,3,4,7,8R,9S,10,11,12,13,14S,15,16,17-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3R,7R,17S-triol (also referred to as 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol), that are essentially free of process impurities having binding activity at nuclear estrogen receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Yu Ge, Yujin Huang
  • Patent number: 8367646
    Abstract: The invention provides methods to treating conditions such as prostate cancer, or for ameliorating one or more symptoms associated with prostate cancer, or for agents that modulate the biological activity of the androgen receptor. The invention also provides methods and compositions suitable for therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: James M. Frincke
  • Patent number: 8354396
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods to identify compounds that can treat autoimmune conditions and treat specified clinical disorders such as multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis or arthritis. Compounds include 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,11?,7?,17?-tetrol, 4?-acetoxy-17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol, 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,4?,7?,17?-tetrol, 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,4?,7?,17?-tetrol and 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,4?,17?-triol-7-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Frincke, Christopher Reading
  • Publication number: 20120302537
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20120296105
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8309746
    Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing 17-alkynyl-7-hydroxy-steroids, such as 17-Ethynyl-10R,13S-dimethyl 2,3,4,7,8R,9S, 10,11,12,13,14S,15,16,17-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3R, 7R,17S-triol (also referred to as 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol), that are essentially free of process impurities having binding activity at nuclear estrogen receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Yu Ge, Yujin Huang
  • Patent number: 8252947
    Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, 7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, ?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, 7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven K. White, Igor Ivanisevic, Kyle Stephens, Mark Andres, Brenton Skylar Wolfe
  • Patent number: 8217025
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods identify or characterize compounds that can be used to treat specified clinical disorders such as hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes. Compounds that can be used in these methods include 4?-fluoro-17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol, 4?-fluoro-17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol, 4?-fluoro-17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol and 4?-fluoro-17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,17?-triol-7-one.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Harbor Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime Flores-Riveros, James M. Frincke, Christopher Reading, Dwight Stickney, Clarence N. Ahlem