Interferon Patents (Class 424/85.4)
  • Publication number: 20140220132
    Abstract: The current invention pertains to pharmaceutical formulation including at least one jasmonate compound of the jasmonate family of compounds combined with a carrier, such as inclusion compounds, particularly those able to form nano or micro encapsulation systems. The invention generally refers to inclusion complexes which includes jasmonate compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: José E. Fehr Pereira Lopes
  • Publication number: 20140212381
    Abstract: Cyclosporin derivatives, methods of manufacturing the cyclosporin derivatives and methods for treating subjects infected with certain viruses, including hepatitis virus or HIV by administering the cyclosporin derivatives are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Keqiang Li, Michael Robert Peel
  • Publication number: 20140212384
    Abstract: The present invention features a method for the treatment of Hepatitis C in a human in need thereof comprising administering a compound of Formulas (II) or (IIB) described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with one or more alternative Hepatitis C therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Jill Walker, Christian Voitenleitner
  • Publication number: 20140212382
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, compositions and methods for treating or preventing viral infections using nucleoside analog monophosphate prodrugs. More specifically, HCV, Norovirus, Saporovirus, Dengue virus, Chikungunya virus and Yellow fever in human patients or other animal hosts. The compounds are certain 2,6-diamino 2-C-methyl purine nucleoside monophosphate prodrugs and modified prodrug analogs, and pharmaceutically acceptable, salts, prodrugs, and other derivatives thereof. In particular, the compounds show potent antiviral activity against HCV, Norovirus, Saporovirus, Dengue virus, Chikungunya virus and Yellow fever. This invention teaches how to modify the metabolic pathway of 2,6-diamino 2?-C-methyl purine and deliver nucleotide triphosphate(s) to polymerases at heretofore unobtainable therapeutically-relevant concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicants: EMORY UNIVERSITY, RFS PHARMA, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond F. Schinazi, Jong Hyun Cho, Longhu Zhou, Hongwang Zhang, Ugo Pradere, Steven J. Coats
  • Publication number: 20140205566
    Abstract: A compound of Formula (I) is provided that has been shown to be useful for treating a disease caused by a viral infection: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Lv LIAO, Fumiaki YOKOKAWA, Gang WANG
  • Publication number: 20140205567
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a class of novel macro-heterocyclic compounds represented by the formula Ia or Ib, and their intermediates, preparation methods and the uses. The macro-heterocyclic compounds of the present invention have good inhibitory activities against hepatitis C virus (HCV), and can be used to treat HCV infection effectively by its excellent inhibition against HCV, low toxicity and side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: AB Pharma Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-yun James Zhan
  • Publication number: 20140205564
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lee Romine, Denis R. St. Laurent, Makonen Belema, Lawrence B. Snyder, Lawrence G. Hamann, John F. Kadow, Jayne Kapur, Andrew C. Good, Omar D. Lopez, Rico Lavoie, John A. Bender
  • Publication number: 20140205568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the redox status of a cell or tissue comprising a step consisting of determining the level of PML nuclear bodies in said cell or tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)
    Inventors: Hugues De The, Valerie Lallemand-Breitenbach
  • Patent number: 8784797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in the treatment of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of an interferon, an arsenic compound and a reverse transcriptase inhibitor for the treatment of Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignees: Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM), American University of Brirut
    Inventors: Hugues De The, Ali Bazarbachi, Olivier Hermine
  • Publication number: 20140199263
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5B polymerase activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Casey Cameron McComas, Nigel J. Liverton, Joerg Habermann, Uwe Koch, Frank Narjes, Peng Li, Xuanjia Peng, Richard Soll, Hao Wu, Anandan Palani, Xing Dai, Hong Liu, Shuwen He, Zhong Lai, Qun Dang, Nicolas Zorn
  • Publication number: 20140199262
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a virus-free protein drug, comprising (a) a filtration step of filtering a virus-containing protein solution through a small-pore size virus removal membrane to obtain a virus-free protein solution, the filtration step (a) comprising (q) a low-pressure filtration step of filtering the solution through the small-pore size virus removal membrane at a filtration pressure of 0.30 kgf/cm2 or lower to obtain the virus-free protein solution, wherein the solution prior to filtration in the low-pressure filtration step (q) has a pH (X) and a salt ionic strength (Y (mM)) that satisfy the following equations 1 and 5: 0?Y?150X?590 (Equation 1) and 3.5?X?8.0 (Equation 5) or the following equations 4 and 5: Y=0 (Equation 4) and 3.5?X?8.0 (Equation 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: ASAHI KASEI MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tomoko Hongo, Hirohisa Hayashida
  • Publication number: 20140199259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid formulation comprising an active substance and protamine, wherein the liquid formulation differs from a suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Heinrich Franz MATOUS, Andreas ZIMMER
  • Publication number: 20140199261
    Abstract: Inositol trisphosphate (ITPP) causes normalization of tumor vasculature and is a particularly effective cancer therapy when a second chemotherapeutic agent is administered following partial vascularization. ITPP also treats, alone or in combination, multi-drug resistant cancers. ITPP can also be used to reduce the amount of a second chemotherapeutic drug required for anticancer activity. In addition, ITPP enhances immune response and treats hyperproliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Universite de Strasbourg, NormOxys, Inc.
    Inventors: Yves Claude Nicolau, Jean-Marie Lehn, Claudine Kieda
  • Publication number: 20140200188
    Abstract: Provided are methods for treating Orthomyxoviridue virus infections by administering ribosides, riboside phosphates and prodrugs thereof, of Formula I: wherein R2 is halogen. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are particularly useful for the treatment of Human Influenza virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Michael O'Neil Hanrahan Clarke, Choung U. Kim, Willard Lew
  • Publication number: 20140193360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive hydrogel composition containing catechol group-coupled chitosan and Pluronic comprising a thiol group coupled to the end thereof, and more specifically, to an adhesive composition which is safe in vivo and in vitro, is temperature sensitive, and has an excellent hemostatic effect and thus can be used as a bioadhesive, and a medical adhesive, an adhesion barrier and a surface adsorption inhibitor comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Innotherapy Inc.
    Inventors: Haeshin Lee, Moon Sue Lee, Ji Hyun Ryu
  • Publication number: 20140193362
    Abstract: Disclosed are immunotherapeutic compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection, including yeast-based HDV immunotherapeutic compositions and methods of use of such compositions to prevent and/or treat HDV infection and symptoms and sequela thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: GLOBEIMMUNE, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. King, David Apellan
  • Publication number: 20140193363
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yao-Ling Qiu, Ce Wang, Xiaowen Peng, Lu Ying, Yat Sun Or
  • Patent number: 8771666
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Th2-associated diseases and disorders by modulating the expression or secretion of IL-4, IL-5 and IL-13 using interferon lambda (IFN-?). For Th2-associated diseases and disorders, cells of a patient having a Th2-associated disease or disorder are treated ex vivo, with IFN-? and returned to the patient. The present invention also provides a method of ex vivo treatment, in conjunction with co-administration of IFN-?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Diagnostics Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Grant Gallagher, Joyce Gallagher, Sshekar Srinivas, Jihong Dai, Nicholas Megjugorac, Grant E. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8771665
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compounds represented by the general Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R1A, R1B, R2, and R3 are as defined in classes and subclasses herein and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising such compounds, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus polymerase, and thus are useful, for example, as medicaments for the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Cocrystal Discovery, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam S K Lee, Wang Shen, Xiaoling Zheng, Irina C. Jacobson
  • Publication number: 20140186299
    Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds of formula I as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and are useful in treating those infected with HCV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: John A. Bender, Min Ding, Robert G. Gentles, Piyasena Hewawasam
  • Publication number: 20140178336
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140178337
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method of inhibiting, suppressing or preventing HBV infection in an individual in need thereof, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of at least one compound of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: George D. Hartman, Osvaldo A. Flores
  • Publication number: 20140178294
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and uses of high concentration antibody or immunoglobulin formulations for subcutaneous, intramuscular, transdermal or other local (regional) administration, in a volume of than 3, less than 2 or less than 1 ml. Preferably, the formulation contains a high concentration formulation (HCF) buffer comprising phosphate, citrate, polysorbate 80 and mannitol at a pH of about 5.2. The formulation more preferably comprises at least 100, 150, 200, 250 mg/ml or 300 mg/ml of antibody. The methods for preparing the high concentration formulation include ultrafiltration and diafiltration to concentrate the antibody and exchange the medium for HCF buffer. Other embodiments concern use of non-G1m1 (nG1m1) allotype antibodies, such as G1m3 and/or a nG1m1,2 antibodies. The nG1m1 antibodies show decreased immunogenicity compared to G1m1 antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Li Zeng, Rohini Mitra, Edmund A. Rossi, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20140170064
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for labeling proteins with radiohalogen-label reagents. Radiohalogen-labeled proteins may be used for imaging studies, as therapeutics and in diagnostic tests. The [125I] HIP-DOTA label reagent 6 is prepared by an efficient and convenient process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Andrew Boswell, Leslie A. Khawli, Jan Marik, Simon Williams
  • Patent number: 8753671
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing by wet spinning a continuous filament based on hyaluronic acid in free acid form, notably soluble in water. The preparation method according to the invention comprises the following steps: a) preparing a spinnable aqueous solution of hyaluronic acid or of a hyaluronic acid salt, preferably a sodium hyaluronate solution; b) extruding said solution to an extrusion die; c) forming the filament by passing the extruded solution into a bath of acetic acid, concentrated to more than 80%, drawing and drying. The invention also relates to a filament based on hyaluronic acid in free acid form, said filament having swelling properties in water and physiological liquids and moreover being solubilizable in water under certain conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignees: Universite Claude Bernard Lyon I, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Alain Domard, Laurent David, Florence Dupasquier
  • Publication number: 20140161769
    Abstract: The present invention features a method of treating or reducing the likelihood of an inflammatory autoimmune disorder (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)) or a kidney disorder (e.g., glomerulonephritis) in a subject by administering an inhibitor of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase type IV (CaMKIV). The invention additionally features methods of diagnosing a subject with SLE or a kidney disorder by determining the level or biological activity of a CaMKIV nucleic acid or polypeptide in a sample from a subject. Also included in the invention are methods for identifying compounds that inhibit CaMKIV for the treatment of an inflammatory autoimmune disorder (e.g., SLE) or a kidney disorder (e.g., glomerulonephritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: George C. Tsokos, Yuang-Taung Juang, Chun-Shin Hahn
  • Publication number: 20140161858
    Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions are described comprising multigraft copolymers. The multigraft copolymers can comprise a rubbery polymeric backbone and a plurality of glassy polymeric side chains, each attached at one of a plurality of branch points randomly spaced along the backbone. The copolymer materials have high tensile strength, high strain at break, and low residual strain after elongation. The compositions can be used as adhesives and in a wide variety of high tech, medical, and commodity applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jimmy W Mays, Liane Weidisch, Samuel P Gido, Christina Weidisch
  • Publication number: 20140154208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cyclosporine analogues having antiviral activity against HCV and useful in the treatment of HCV infections. More particularly, the invention relates to novel cyclosporine analogue compounds, compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the same, as well as processes for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ENANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yat Sun Or, In Jong Kim, Jiang Long, Lijuan Jiang, Sheng Sean Liu, Guoqiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20140154210
    Abstract: The present application relates to solid state forms, for example, crystalline forms of 2?-C-methyluridine-5?-(O-phenyl-N—(S)-1-(isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl)thiophosphoramidate, pharmaceutical compositions that can include one or more solid forms of 2?-C-methyluridine-5?-(O-phenyl-N—(S)-1-(isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl)thiophosphoramidate, and methods of treating or ameliorating diseases and/or conditions with one or more solid forms of 2?-C-methyluridine-5?-(O-phenyl-N—(S)-1-(isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl)thiophosphoramidate. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating diseases and/or conditions with one or more solid forms of 2?-C-methyluridine-5?-(O-phenyl-N—(S)-1-(isopropoxycarbonyl)ethyl)thiophosphoramidate in combination with one or more other agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventors: Anuj K. Kuldipkumar, Ales Medek, Lori Ann Ferris, Praveen Mudunuri, Young Chun Jung, David Richard Willcox, Michael Waldo, William Aloysius Nugent
  • Publication number: 20140154207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and methods of treatment for inflammation comprising of adult stem cells and inflammatory cytokines. The invention further relates to the treatment of inflammation associated with autoimmune disorders, allergies, sepsis, cancer as well as to preventing, reducing or treating transplant rejection and/or graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Yufang Shi, Liying Zhang, Guangwen Ren
  • Publication number: 20140147509
    Abstract: A particle is disclosed. The particle comprising: (i) at least one inner core which comprises a solid matrix of nutrients for microorganism growth; (ii) an inner membrane being fabricated from a water-soluble polymer, the inner membrane surrounding the inner core and a population of dried microorganisms; and (iii) an outer porous membrane surrounding the inner membrane, the outer porous membrane being insoluble in water. Methods of generating same, propagating microorganisms within and uses of same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventor: Ofir MENASHE
  • Publication number: 20140147503
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising deferasirox, a process for preparing such pharmaceutical composition, and its use in the treatment of chronic iron overload. The pharmaceutical composition comprises nanosized deferasirox having improved surface area and solubility. It also relates to a method for treatment of chronic iron overload which comprises administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising nanosized deferasirox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: CIPLA LIMITED
    Inventors: Geena Malhotra, Shrinivas Madhukar Purandare
  • Publication number: 20140147413
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a composition with means to inhibit an autoimmune response and methods for using this composition to treat glaucoma and optic neuropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Dong Feng Chen, Jianzhu Chen, Huihui Chen
  • Patent number: 8734777
    Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and X 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: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Jim Li, Francisco Xavier Talamas
  • Patent number: 8735171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the redox status of a cell or tissue comprising a step consisting of determining the level of PML nuclear bodies in said cell or tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM)
    Inventors: Hugues De The, Valerie Lallemand-Breitenbach
  • Publication number: 20140140951
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infections. In certain embodiments, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents. In certain embodiments, provided herein is an isolated compound according to Formula Ia: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Adel M. MOUSSA, Benjamin Alexander MAYES, Cyril B. DOUSSON, David DUKHAN
  • Publication number: 20140140952
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infections. In certain embodiments, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents. In certain embodiments, provided herein is an isolated compound according to Formula Ib: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Adel M. MOUSSA, Benjamin Alexander MAYES, Cyril B. DOUSSON, David DUKHAN
  • Publication number: 20140140924
    Abstract: Humanized antibodies are provided that specifically bind HLA-DR. The antibodies recognize the epitope recognized by the murine monoclonal antibody L243. Processes for preparing such antibodies, pharmaceutical compositions containing such antibodies, and clinical therapeutic and diagnostic, as well as research-related uses for such antibodies, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: David M. Goldenberg, Hans J. Hansen, Zhengxing Qu, Chien-Hsing Chang
  • Patent number: 8729023
    Abstract: Methods, compositions and articles of manufacture for contributing to the treatment of cancers, including solid tumors, are disclosed. The methods, compositions and articles of manufacture can utilize an endothelin B agonist (ETB) to enhance the delivery and resulting efficacy of a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignees: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Anil Gulati, Guru Reddy, Luigi Lenaz
  • Publication number: 20140134130
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as compositions containing these compounds, have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Tao Wang, Zhiwei Yin, Paul Michael Scola
  • Publication number: 20140134132
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and A-B are defined herein, which are non-immunosuppresive, cyclophilin-binding, mPTP blockers and are therefore useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases or disorders such as HCV infection, stroke, multiple sclerosis, HBV infection, HPV infection, asthma, cancer, muscular dystrophy, sepsis, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Jiping Fu, Subramanian Karur, Xiaolin Li, Peichao Lu, Wosenu Mergo, Alexey Rivkin, Zachary Kevin Sweeney, Meiliana Tjandra, Andrew Weiss, Aregahegn Yifru
  • Publication number: 20140127301
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and systems for delivery of nanocarriers to cells of the immune system. The invention provides nanocarriers capable of stimulating an immune response in T cells and/or in B cells. The invention provides nanocarriers that comprise an immunofeature surface and an immunostimulatory moiety. In some embodiments, the immunostimulatory moiety is adjuvant. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising inventive nanocarriers. The present invention provides methods of designing, manufacturing, and using inventive nanocarriers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Alexis, Matteo Iannacone, Jinjun Shi, Pamela Basto, Elliott Ashley Moseman, Ulrich von Andrian, Robert S. Langer, Omid C. Farokhzad, Elena Tonti
  • Publication number: 20140127157
    Abstract: Antiviral activity of Nilotinib against Hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Erica Canino, Adam Feire, Christopher Jones, Paul W. Manley
  • Publication number: 20140127156
    Abstract: Hepatitis C virus inhibitors having the general formula (I) are disclosed. Compositions comprising the compounds and methods for using the compounds to inhibit HCV are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Li-Qiang Sun, Qian Zhao, Kishore V. Renduchintala, Kandhasamy Sarkunam, Pulicharla Nagalakshim, Eric P. Gillis, Paul Michael Scola
  • Patent number: 8715637
    Abstract: A novel IFN-?/? independent ligand receptor system which upon engagement leads, among other things, to the establishment of an anti-viral state is disclosed. Further disclosed are three closely positioned genes on human chromosome 19 that encode distinct but highly homologous proteins, designated IFN-?1, IFN-?2, IFN-?3, based, inter alia, in their ability to induce antiviral protection. Expression of these proteins is induced upon viral infection. A receptor complex utilized by all three IFN-? proteins for signaling is also disclosed. The receptor complex is generally composed of two subunits, a novel receptor designated IFN-?R1 or CRF2-12, and a second subunit, IL-10R2 or CRF2-4, which is also a shared receptor component for the IL-10 and IL-22 receptor complexes. The gene encoding IFN-?R1 is generally widely expressed, including many different cell types and tissues. Expression of these proteins is induced by immune events, including, for example, upon viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Sergei Kotenko, Grant F. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 8715638
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (A): (Chemical formula should be inserted here as it appears on abstract in paper form) (A) and tautomers, isomers, and esters of said compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and prodrugs of said compounds, wherein wherein each of R, R1, X, Y, Z, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R18, R19, R22, R23, and n is selected independently and as defined herein. Compositions comprising such compounds are also provided. The compounds of the invention are effective as inhibitors of HCV, and are useful, alone and together with other therapeutic agents, in treating or preventing diseases or disorders such as viral infections and virus-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Southern Research Institute
    Inventors: Cecil D. Kwong, F. George Njoroge, Subramaniam Ananthan, Jeremy Clark, Feng Geng, Hollis S. Kezar, III, Joseph A. Maddry, John J. Piwinski, Robert C. Reynolds, Abhijit Roychowdhury, John A. Secrist, III, Neng-Yang Shih
  • Publication number: 20140120059
    Abstract: Provided is a novel immunity-inducing agent useful as a therapeutic and/or prophylactic agent for cancer. The immunity-inducing agent comprises as an effective ingredient(s) at least one polypeptide having immunity-inducing activity selected from the polypeptides (a), (b) and (c) below, and/or a recombinant vector(s) that comprise(s) a polynucleotide(s) encoding the at least one polypeptide, which recombinant vector(s) is/are capable of expressing the polypeptide(s) in vivo: (a) a polypeptide composed of not less than 7 consecutive amino acids in any one of the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs:4, 2, 8, 10 and 12 in SEQUENCE LISTING; (b) a polypeptide having a sequence identity of not less than 85% to the polypeptide (a) and composed of not less than 7 amino acids; and (c) a polypeptide comprising the polypeptide (a) or (b) as a partial sequence thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Akira Kurihara, Fumiyoshi Okano
  • Patent number: 8709996
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid composition for oral administration comprising: (i) a drug compound; (ii) chitosan or a derivative thereof or a salt of chitosan or salt of a derivative of chitosan; and (iii) an organic acid. Preferably the drug compound is a polar molecule having a molecular weight of 1 KDa or less, a peptide, a protein or a polysaccharide. The compositions of the invention provide enhance absorption of the drug compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Archimedes Development Limited
    Inventors: Michael Leane, Alan Smith, Lisbeth Illum
  • Publication number: 20140112865
    Abstract: The present invention provides humanized, chimeric and human anti-CD19 antibodies, anti-CD19 antibody fusion proteins, and fragments thereof that bind to a human B cell marker. Such antibodies, fusion proteins and fragments thereof are useful for the treatment and diagnosis of various B-cell disorders, including B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases. In more particular embodiments, the humanized anti-CD19 antibodies may comprise one or more framework region amino acid substitutions designed to improve protein stability, antibody binding and/or expression levels. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the substitutions comprise a Ser91Phe substitution in the hA19 VH sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hans J. Hansen, Zhengxing Qu, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20140112886
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infections. In certain embodiments, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents. In certain embodiments, the compounds comprise two 2?-methyl nucleotides linked according to Formula I: N1-L-N2??(I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, solvate, stereoisomer, isomeric form, tautomeric form or polymorphic form thereof; wherein N1, L and N2 are as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Adel M. MOUSSA, Benjamin Alexander MAYES, Jeevanandam ARUMUGASAMY, Jingyang WANG