Patents Assigned to Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8940927
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formulas I and II and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucokinase activator activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucokinase activator is indicated, including Type 1 and 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formulas I and II, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Tian, Qun Dang, G. Sridhar Prasad, Wenyu Li, Brett C. Bookser, Nicholas Brian Raffaele, Mark D. Erion
  • Patent number: 8907103
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals and prodrugs thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. Further, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Moreover, provided herein are methods of making or manufacturing compounds disclosed herein, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or Co-crystals and prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Gomez-Galeno, Scott J. Hecker, Qun Dang, Mali Venkat Reddy, Zhili Sun, Matthew P. Grote, Thanh Huu Nguyen, Robert Huerta Lemus, Haiqing Li
  • Publication number: 20140135400
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Gomez-Galeno, Raja K. Reddy, Paul D. van Poelje, Robert Huerta Lemus, Thanh Huu Nguyen, Matthew P. Grote, Qun Dang, Scott J. Hecker, Venkat Reddy Mali, Mingwei Chen, Zhili Sun, Serge Henri Boyer, Haiqing Li, William Craigo
  • Patent number: 8710236
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Gomez-Galeno, K. Raja Reddy, Paul D. van Poelje, Robert Huerta Lemus, Thanh Huu Nguyen, Matthew P. Grote, Qun Dang, Scott J. Hecker, Venkat Reddy Mali, Mingwei Chen, Zhili Sun, Serge Henri Boyer, Haiqing Li, William Craigo
  • Patent number: 8664195
    Abstract: Novel cyclic phosphoramidate prodrugs of drugs of formula I their use in delivery of drugs to the liver, their use in enhancing oral bioavailability, and their method of preparation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Erion, K. Raja Reddy, Serge H. Boyer
  • Patent number: 8563746
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Qun Dang, De Michael Chung, Tony S. Gibson, Hongjian Jiang, Daniel K. Cashion, Jianming Bao, Ping Lan, Huagang Lu, Gergely M. Makara, F. Anthony Romero, Iyassu Sebhat, Dariusz Wodka
  • Patent number: 8410284
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are activators of AMP-protein kinase and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the AMPK-activated protein kinase. The compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, hyperglycemia, Metabolic Syndrome, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Qun Dang, Tony S. Gibson, Hongjian Jiang, De Michael Chung, Jianming Bao, Jinlong Jiang, Andy Kassick, Ahmet Kekec, Ping Lan, Huagang Lu, Gergely M. Makara, F. Anthony Romero, Iyassu Sebhat, David Wilson, Dariusz Wodka, Brett C. Bookser
  • Publication number: 20130030029
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals and prodrugs thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. Further, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. Moreover, provided herein are methods of making or manufacturing compounds disclosed herein, including enantiomerically pure forms thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or Co-crystals and prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Gomez-Galeno, Scott J. Hecker, Qun Dang, Mali Venkat Reddy, Zhili Sun, Matthew P. Grote, Thanh Huu Nguyen, Robert Huerta Lemus, Haiqing Li
  • Publication number: 20120270842
    Abstract: The invention pertains to use of DGAT-1 inhibitors to treat and/or prevent overweight, obesity and various diseases and disorders associated therewith. Other conditions also can be ameliorated or avoided, such as high postprandial triglycerides or diet-related hypertriglyceridemia, cardiovascular risk associated with excessive triglycerides, and insulin resistance/glucose intolerance in overweight patients, those with diabetes or other glucose metabolic disorders such as Syndrome X and/or polycystic ovary disease. Compounds and compositions suitable for use in the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: K. RAJA REDDY, Jeff Stebbins, Serge H. Boyer, Mark D. Erion, Scott J. Hecker, Nicholas Brian Raffaele, Brett C. Bookser, Venkat Reddy Mali
  • Publication number: 20120214769
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucagon receptor antagonist or inverse agonist activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucagon receptor antagonist is indicated, including Type I and II diabetes, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formula I, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jorge E. Gomez-Galeno, K. Raja Reddy, Paul D. van Poelje, Robert Huerta Lemus, Thanh Huu Nguyen, Matthew P. Grote, Qun Dang, Scott J. Hecker, Venkat Reddy Mali, Mingwei Chen, Zhili Sun, Serge Henri Boyer, Haiqing Li, William Craigo
  • Publication number: 20120093729
    Abstract: Novel cyclic phosphoramidate prodrugs of drugs of formula I their use in delivery of drugs to the liver, their use in enhancing oral bioavailability, and their method of preparation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. ERION, K. Raja REDDY, Serge H. BOYER
  • Publication number: 20120046364
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfonic acid containing compounds of formula IB, in which G, R1, R3 and T are as defined in the claims, that bind to thyroid receptors in the liver. Activation of these receptors results in modulation of gene expression of genes regulated by thyroid hormones. The compounds can be used to treat diseases and disorders including metabolic diseases such as obesity, NASH, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, as well as associated conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome X and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Serge H. Boyer, Scott J. Hecker, Mali Venkat Reddy
  • Publication number: 20120039845
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula I or II, wherein R1, R2, B, and V are as defined herein, are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott J. HECKER, K. Raja REDDY, Zhili SUN, Brett C. BOOKSER, David Bernard SMITH
  • Patent number: 8080536
    Abstract: Novel cyclic phosphoramidate prodrugs of drugs of formula I their use in delivery of drugs to the liver, their use in enhancing oral bioavailability, and their method of preparation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Erion, K. Raja Reddy, Serge H. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20110294758
    Abstract: The present invention provides for novel compounds of Formulas I and II and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals thereof which have glucokinsae activator activity. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same as well as methods of treating, preventing, delaying the time to onset or reducing the risk for the development or progression of a disease or condition for which one or more glucokinase activator is indicated, including Type 1 and 2 diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance and hyperglycemia. The present invention also provides for processes of making the compounds of Formulas I and II, including salts and co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Feng Tian, Qun Dang, G. Sridhar Prasad, Wenyu Li, Brett C. Bookser, Nicholas Brian Raffaele, Mark D. Erion
  • Patent number: 8063025
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula I or II wherein R1, R2, B, and V are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Hecker, K. Raja Reddy, Zhili Sun, Brett C. Bookser, David Bernard Smith
  • Publication number: 20110009356
    Abstract: Novel cyclic phosphoramidate prodrugs of drugs of formula I their use in delivery of drugs to the liver, their use in enhancing oral bioavailability, and their method of preparation are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. ERION, K. Raja Reddy, Serge H. Boyer
  • Patent number: 7829552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of phosphonic acid containing T3 mimetics, stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, co-crystals, and prodrugs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals of the prodrugs, as well as their preparation and uses for preventing and/or treating metabolic diseases such as obesity, NASH, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, as well as associated conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndromex and diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Erion, Hongjian Jiang, Serge H. Boyer
  • Patent number: 7816345
    Abstract: Novel cyclic phosphoramidate prodrugs of drugs of formula I their use in delivery of drugs to the liver, their use in enhancing oral bioavailability, and their method of preparation are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark D. Erion, K. Raja Reddy, Serge H. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20100081634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of phosphonic acid-containing T3 mimetics and monoesters thereof, stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, co-crystals, and prodrugs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and co-crystals of the prodrugs, as well as their preparation and uses for preventing and/or treating metabolic diseases such as obesity, NASH, hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia, as well as associated conditions such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic syndrome x and diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: METABASIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Mark D. Erion, Hongjian Jiang, Serge H. Boyer