Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
  • Publication number: 20220267376
    Abstract: Peptidomimetic macrocycles that comprise all-D configuration ?-amino acids and bind mouse double minute 2 (MDM2 aka E3 ubiquitin-protein ligase) and MDMX (aka MDM4) are described. These all-D configuration ?-amino acid peptidomimetic macrocycles are protease resistant, cell permeable without inducing membrane disruption, and intracellularly activate p53 by binding MDM2 and MDMX thereby antagonizing MDM2 and MDMX binding to p53. These peptidomimetic macrocycles may be useful in anticancer therapies, particularly in combination with chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agency for Science, Technology and Research, MSD International GMBH (Singapore Branch)
    Inventors: Pietro Aronica, Christopher J. Brown, Fernando J. Ferrer, Charles W. Johannes, Srinivasaraghavan Kannan, David P. Lane, Anthony W. Partridge, Tomi K. Sawyer, Yaw Sing Tan, Chandra S. Verma, Tsz Ying Yuen
  • Publication number: 20220267369
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of separating host cell lipases from a production protein in chromatographic processes and methods of improving polysorbate-80 stability in a production protein formulation by separating host cell lipases from the production protein using chromatographic processes. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising less than 1 ppm of a host cell lipase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Rebecca A. Chmielowski, Francis K. Insaidoo, Justin B. Miller, David J. Roush, Darshini Shah, John P. Welsh
  • Publication number: 20220267370
    Abstract: A method that uses Protein A chromatography to separate antigen-binding polypeptide monomers comprising one or more immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs) from aggregates of said monomers is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ehsan Allah Espah Borujeni, William J. Rayfield, Sandra E. Rios
  • Publication number: 20220265558
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for preparing and/or dispensing lyospheres of pharmaceutical compositions of biologics (e.g., vaccines, therapeutic proteins such as monoclonal antibodies) or small molecules (e.g., chemical compounds). Also described are assemblies and systems for preparing and/or dispensing the lyospheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Bhambhani, Morrisa Jones, Derrick M. Smith, David S. Thiriot, Joseph M. Rock
  • Publication number: 20220259656
    Abstract: The present invention provides a blood biomarker and genetic markers on human chromosome 1 that are associated with a beneficial response to CRTH2 receptor antagonists. These combination of the blood biomarker and genetic markers are useful, inter alia, to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from treatment with CRTH2 receptor antagonist compositions and drug products, in methods of treating patients having a disease susceptible to treatment with a CRTH2 receptor antagonist, e.g., asthma, and in methods for selecting the most appropriate therapy for such patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Devan V. Mehrotra, George Philip, Peter M. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20220257762
    Abstract: The present invention includes antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to human or cynomolgous monkey LAG3 as well as immunoglobulin chains thereof and polynucleotides encoding the same along with injection devices comprising such antibodies or fragments. Vaccines including such antibodies and fragments as well as compositions comprising the antibodies and fragments (e.g., including anti-PD1 antibodies) are included in the invention. Methods for treating or preventing cancer or infection using such compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for recombinant expression of the antibodies and fragments are part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Linda Liang, Laurence Fayadat-Dilman, Rene De Waal Malefyt, Gopalan Raghunathan
  • Publication number: 20220259227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Tetracyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein R1 is as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Tetracyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Tetracyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy John Hartingh, John A. McCauley, Tao Yu, Yonglian Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220259188
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted certain 1-pyrazolyl, 5-, 6-disubstituted indazole derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, and ring A are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease and other diseases and disorders described herein. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hua Zhou, John J. Acton, III, Michael J. Ardolino, Yi-Heng Chen, Peter H. Fuller, Anmol Gulati, Rebecca Elizabeth Johnson, William P. Kaplan, Solomon D. Kattar, Mitchell H. Keylor, Derun Li, Kaitlyn Marie Logan, Min Lu, Gregori J. Morriello, Santhosh F. Neelamkavil, Barbara Pio, Nunzio Sciammetta, Vladimir Simov, Jing Su, Luis Torres, Xin Yan
  • Publication number: 20220251205
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions of anti-PD-1 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof with less than or equal to about 3.0% oxidation of Met105 in the CDRH3 heavy chain region, and methods of obtaining the purified compositions. The invention also provides compositions comprising anti-PD-1 antibody main species and acidic species thereof, wherein the amount of acidic species is about 1.0-12.0%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brower, Chung-Jr Huang, Brian Wai Kwan, William Nicholas Napoli, Bhumit A. Patel, Nuno J. Dos Santos Pinto, Douglas Dennis Richardson, II, Sen Xu
  • Publication number: 20220250013
    Abstract: A solids charging containment apparatus and method for mixing a solvent with a dry powder, comprising a dual compartment isolator for safely removing the dry powder from a dry powder container, a mixing vessel, and a negative cascading pressure controller. The dual compartment isolator comprises a staging compartment, a charging compartment and a raw material entry port, which is connected to the staging compartment and configured to isolate the dry powder container from the surrounding atmosphere. The mixing vessel includes a mixing chamber and a solids charging port fluidly connecting the mixing chamber to a containment valve in the charging compartment of the dual compartment isolator. The negative cascading pressure controller generates negative pressure in both the staging compartment and the charging compartment. The containment apparatus and method may be used to produce a slurry or solution mixture of solvent and dry powder during drug processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John H. Roosa, Alan S. D'Alessandro, Robert O'Connor, Luke Schenck, Timothy Stanoch
  • Publication number: 20220251194
    Abstract: Provided herein are treatments of conditions ameliorated by counteracting tumor mediated immune suppression. More specifically, provided herein are anti-PD-1/LAG-3/TIGIT trispecific antibodies, anti-PD-1/LAG3 bispecific antibodies, anti-LAG3 antibodies and antigen-binding fragments. Also provided here are methods and uses of these antibodies and antigen-binding fragments in the treatment of cancer or infectious disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Laurence Fayadat-Dilman, Veronica Juan, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Publication number: 20220242866
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the preparation of 2-fluoroadenine, as well as certain intermediates useful in the preparation of 2?-deoxy-4?-C-ethynyl-2-fluoroadenosine (EFdA): EFdA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John Y.L. Chung, Cynthia Marilyn Hong, Guy R. Humphrey, Kevin M. Maloney, Yingju Xu, Richard J. Varsolona
  • Publication number: 20220242847
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to pyridinone derivatives of Formula I and their use for selectively killing HIV infected GAG-POL expressing cells without concomitant cytotoxicity to HIV nave cells, and for the treatment of infection by HIV, or for the treatment, prophylaxis or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS or AIDS Related Complex (ARC).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Antonella Converso, Abdellatif El Marrouni, Ashley Forster, Jessica L. Frie, David N. Hunter, Cheng Wang, Deping Wang
  • Publication number: 20220242970
    Abstract: Genetically engineered antibodies containing non-native N-glycosylated sites, preparation of the antibodies in yeast and fungi, site-specific conjugation of drugs to these antibodies, and methods of treatment utilizing these antibodies are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Davidson, Bing Gong
  • Publication number: 20220235312
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and an automated facility for manufacturing a purified protein of interest. The protein of interest can be a recombinant or naturally occurring protein and/or a therapeutic or other medically useful protein. For example, the disclosed process and automated facility are useful for manufacturing a purified protein drug substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicants: Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Wayne Vandiver, Eva Fan Gefroh, Rebecca Eileen McCoy, Robert James Piper, JR., Mark A. Brower, Nuno J. Dos Santos Pinto, William N. Napoli, Rachel Y. Straughn, Lisa A. Connell-Crowley, Megan J. McClure
  • Publication number: 20220235041
    Abstract: Disclosed are dihydroisoxazole compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, E, and R1 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compositions which comprise at least one of these dihydroisoxazole compounds, methods for inhibiting growth of mycobacterial cells as well as a method of treating mycobacterial infections by Mycobacterium tuberculosis comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of these dihydroisoxazole compounds and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a composition comprising such compound and/or salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Brendan M. Crowley, Philippe Nantermet, David Olsen, Takao Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20220233674
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process improvement related to the conjugation of capsular polysaccharides from Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) serotype 35B to a carrier protein. The serotype 35B polysaccharide-protein conjugate, prepared by the disclosed process, is, among other things, more immunogenic than similar conjugates made by prior art methods. S. pneumoniae serotype 35B polysaccharide-protein conjugates prepared using the processes of the invention can be included in multivalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jian He, Patrick McHugh, Katherine M. Phillips, Adriana N. Santiago-Miranda
  • Publication number: 20220235033
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes. The compounds are selective Factor XI activation inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jacqueline D. Hicks, John S. Debenham, Amjad Ali, Lan Wei, Tianying Jian, Dexi Yang, Anthony K. Ogawa, Wenlang Fu, Matthew Lombardo, Rongze Kuang, Meng Yang, Sung-Sau So, Kenneth Ellsworth, Peter Nizner, Daniel A. Tatosian, Robert R. Wilkening, Jun Wang
  • Publication number: 20220235311
    Abstract: Disclosed are a process and an automated facility for manufacturing a purified protein of interest. The protein of interest can be a recombinant or naturally occurring protein and/or a therapeutic or other medically useful protein. For example, the disclosed process and automated facility are useful for manufacturing a purified protein drug substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicants: Just-Evotec Biologics, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Wayne Vandiver, Eva Fan Gefroh, Rebecca Eileen McCoy, Robert James Piper, JR., Mark A. Brower, Nuno J. Dos Santos Pinto, William N. Napoli, Rachel Y. Straughn, Lisa A. Connell-Crowley, Megan J. McClure
  • Publication number: 20220235028
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Yongqi Deng, Hua Zhou, Meredeth A. McGowan, Hongjun Zhang, Wensheng Yu, Brett A. Hopkins, Xavier Fradera, Nunzio Sciammetta