Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene Ring System Doai Patents (Class 514/169)
  • Patent number: 9713621
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for treating endometriosis which generally, comprises a mixture of anabolic steroids and the administration of same. The first anabolic steroid used is stanozolol used in conjunction with nandralone. The composition is preferably deployed an as injectable liquid suspension. It is also possible to deploy the steroids used herein as an oral administration of the stanozolol alone with an injection of nandralone weekly or as a daily topical nandralone cream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Edward Lichten
  • Patent number: 9683009
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions for the treatment of bone disorders are presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: Farhad Parhami, Frank Stappenbeck, Michael E. Jung, William M. Pierce, Jr., Kevyn Merten, K. Grant Taylor
  • Patent number: 9669011
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating various conditions using derivatives of cyclopamine having the following formula:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfredo C. Castro, Michael J. Grogan, Karen J. McGovern, Martin R. Tremblay
  • Patent number: 9662278
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a root canal dental paste that has include a first portion made from at least one antibiotic compound and partially set calcium based cement which forms a matrix to at least partially encapsulate the antibiotic compound. The first portion is then ground and combined with a second portion being a non-setting material and an antibiotic to form a paste.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew Athanassiadis
  • Patent number: 9597336
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides neuroactive steroids for use in the treatment of nervous system disorders, degenerative brain diseases and congenital storage diseases. In a second aspect, the invention provides neuroactive steroids in combination with a Liver X Receptor (LXR) ligand to effect treatment of a nervous system condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: Synthia Mellon
  • Patent number: 9592043
    Abstract: Medical devices having more than one degradation zone or degradation mechanism are used for orthopedic repair devices and soft tissue fixation devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joshua Stopek, Jonathan D. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9579329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of tetrahydroxylated estrogens such as estetrol (1,3,5(10)-estratrien-3, 15?, 16?, 17?-tetrol), namely in a method of emergency contraception. The method of emergency contraception according to the invention comprises the oral administration of estetrol in a single dose within 120 hours of sexual intercourse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Estetra S.P.R.L.
    Inventors: Wout Wouters, Herman Jan Tijmen Coelingh Bennink, Ludivine Petit, Jean-Michel Foidart
  • Patent number: 9556222
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel A-ring epoxidized triterpenoid compounds and derivatives thereof, including those of the formula (I), wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits, and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds. Methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, for example as antioxidant inflammation modulators, and compositions thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: REATA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Anderson, Christopher F. Bender, Xin Jiang, Xiaofeng Liu, Haizhou Sun, Melean Visnick
  • Patent number: 9546194
    Abstract: This application is directed to the use of aminosteroid compounds for the selective inhibition of the enzyme PTP1B in a mammal for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ohr Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McLane, Inez Ruiz-White, W. Lee Maloy, Henry R. Wolfe
  • Patent number: 9512165
    Abstract: Provided herein are 19-nor C3,3-disubstituted C21-pyrazolyl steroids of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; wherein, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, and R7 are as defined herein. Such compounds are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of CNS-related conditions, for example, treatment of sleep disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, convulsive disorders, disorders of memory and/or cognition, movement disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, pain, traumatic brain injury, vascular diseases, substance abuse disorders and/or withdrawal syndromes, and tinnitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: SAGE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Gabriel Martinez Botella, Boyd L. Harrison, Albert Jean Robichaud, Francesco G. Salituro, Richard Thomas Beresis
  • Patent number: 9492412
    Abstract: The invention relates to an alcohol-free cosmetic or pharmaceutical foam composition comprising water, a hydrophobic solvent, a surface-active agent, a gelling agent, an active component selected from the group of urea, hydroxy acid and a therapeutic enhancer and a propellant. The foam further comprises active agents and excipients with therapeutic properties having enhanced skin penetration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Dov Tamarkin, Doron Friedman, Meir Eini
  • Patent number: 9447139
    Abstract: The present invention relates to SHIP inhibitor compounds and methods for using these compounds. In particular, the present invention discloses the following methods: (i) a method of treating graft versus host disease in a subject; (ii) a method of inhibiting a SHIP1 protein in a cell; (iii) a method of selectively inhibiting a SHIP1 protein in a cell; (iv) a method for treating or preventing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in a recipient of an organ or tissue transplant; (v) a method of modulating SHIP activity in a cell expressing SHIP1 or SHIP2; (vi) a method of ex vivo or in vitro treatment of transplants; (vii) a method of inhibiting tumor growth and metastasis in a subject; (viii) a method of treating a hematologic malignancy in a subject; (ix) a method of inducing apoptosis of multiple myeloma cells; (x) a method of treating multiple myeloma in a subject; (xi) a method of inhibiting the proliferation of a human breast cancer cell; and (xii) a method of treating breast cancer in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: William G. Kerr, John D. Chisholm
  • Patent number: 9422241
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel demethylpenclomedine analogs. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using such compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Dekk-Tec, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Roy Morgan
  • Patent number: 9289382
    Abstract: According to various embodiments of this disclosure, pharmaceutical compositions comprising solubilized estradiol are provided. In various embodiments, such compositions are encapsulated in soft capsules which may be vaginally inserted for the treatment of vulvovaginal atrophy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Julia M. Amadio
  • Patent number: 9249180
    Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, alkyl and alkenyl C-3 modified betulinic acid derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IV: a compound of Formula I a compound of Formula II a compound of Formula III and a compound of Formula IV The compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Jacob Swidorski, Yan Chen, Sing-Yuen Sit, Nicholas A. Meanwell, Alicia Regueiro-Ren, Jie Chen, Zheng Liu, Richard A. Hartz, Li Xu
  • Patent number: 9248136
    Abstract: Hormone replacement therapies are provided comprising solubilized progesterone alone and optionally with an estrogen, cyclic/sequential and continuous-combined dosing, and administered via transdermal HRT delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Julia M. Amadio, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Janice Louise Cacace, Neda Irani, Frederick D. Sancilio
  • Patent number: 9238037
    Abstract: Long term storage stable budesonide-containing solutions are disclosed. The solutions can include budesonide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, cromolyn sodium, antioxidizing agent, benzoic acid, and a pharmaceutically acceptable fluid including propylene glycol and water. Kits including the long term storage stable budesonide-containing solutions and methods of treating ulcerative colitis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: SciDose, LLC
    Inventors: Nagesh R. Palepu, Philip Christopher Buxton
  • Patent number: 9238035
    Abstract: The invention relates to the prophylactic and therapeutic applications of certain estrogenic components, such as estetrol, in neurological disorders, such as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Foidart, Ekaterine Tskitishvili
  • Patent number: 9205092
    Abstract: Method of improving ovarian reserve in a human female with diminished ovarian reserve as measured by the female's anti-Müllerian hormone level. The method may include evaluating a first anti-Müllerian hormone level of the female, administering an androgen, such as dehydroepiandrosterone or testosterone, to the female for at least about one month, and then evaluating a second anti-Müllerian hormone level of the female. Change in the anti-Müllerian hormone level is indicative of change in the ovarian reserve, e.g., when the second anti-Müllerian hormone level is greater than the first anti-Müllerian hormone level, the ovarian reserve has improved. The androgen administration may continue until the second anti-Müllerian hormone level is greater than the first anti-Müllerian hormone level by a desired percentage or amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: Norbert Gleicher, David H. Barad, Dwyn V. Harben
  • Patent number: 9180133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating uterine fibroids, which method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof, an effective amount of 17?-acetoxy-11?-[4-N,N-dimethylamino-phenyl)-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-3,20-dione (ulipristal) or any metabolite thereof. More particularly, the method is useful for reducing or stopping bleeding in a patient afflicted with uterine fibroids, and/or for reducing the size of uterine fibroids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignees: LABORATOIRE HRA-PHARMA, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Lynnette Nieman, Andre Ulmann, Diana Blithe, Erin Gainer
  • Patent number: 9168302
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to pharmaceutical compositions, methods, and kits for improving side effects associated with aromatase inhibitor treatment in a subject diagnosed with breast cancer. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and kits comprising an aromatase inhibitor and an androgenic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Chavah Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Stephen N. Birrell
  • Patent number: 9066887
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) for administering pharmaceutical agents through the skin, comprising a back layer (R) impermeable to the agent and at least one layer (S) comprising the agent, wherein the layer (H) facing the skin comprises urea in solid form, allowing continuous administration of large quantities of agent over a long period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: LTS LOHMANN THERAPIE-SYSTEME AG
    Inventors: Michael Horstmann, Gerd Hoffmann, Sandra Wiedersberg
  • Patent number: 9056115
    Abstract: Method of using an androgen, such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) or testosterone, to improve human folliculogenesis. The method includes measuring a baseline follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level of the human female, and when the baseline FSH level is below about 40.0 mIU/ml, administering about 75 milligrams of the androgen per day to the female for at least four months to treat ovarian follicles in at least one ovary of the female to improve human folliculogenesis during the at least four months. The present invention further is directed to a method of restoring the ovarian environment of an older human female to that of a younger human female. The method includes administering about 75 milligrams of an androgen per day to the female for at least four months.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Inventors: Norbert Gleicher, David H. Barad, Dwyn V. Harben
  • Patent number: 9056888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a stereoisomer or a mixture of stereoisomers in any proportion, in particular a mixture of enantiomers, and particularly a racemate mixture, in which R represents a (C1-C10)alkyl group substituted with one or more, preferably one or two, groups chosen from COOH and NHR1, with R1 representing a hydrogen atom or a -Alk, —C(O)-Alk or —C(O)O-Alk group, Alk representing a (C1-C6)alkyl group, as well as a method for preparing them, and their use as a medicine, notably for treating an infection with a retrovirus such as HIV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignees: Centre National de Ia Recherche Scientifique, Universite Paris Descartes
    Inventors: Serge Bouaziz, Pascale Coric, Pierre Boulanger, Saw-See Hong, Serge Turcaud, Florence Souquet, Nathalie Chazal, Laurence Briant
  • Patent number: 9034854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing estrogen-sensitive tumors in a mammal, said method comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an estrogenic component to said mammal, wherein the estrogenic component is selected from the group consisting of: substances represented by the following formula in which formula R1, R2, R3, R4 independently are a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an alkoxy group with 1-5 carbon atoms; precursors capable of liberating a substance according to the aforementioned formula when used in the present method; and mixtures of one or more of the aforementioned substances and/or precursors. The estrogenic component according to the invention does not have undesirable proliferative effects on breast and/or endometrial tissue and displays sufficient estrogenicity to prevent that its administration will lead to hypoestrogenism and/or climacteric complaints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: PANTARHEI BIOSCIENCE B.V.
    Inventors: Herman Jan Tijmen Coelingh Bennink, Evert Johannes Bunschoten
  • Publication number: 20150133415
    Abstract: Compositions, and methods of using such compositions, useful for placement, for example injection, into the interior of human or animal eyes are provided. Such compositions include a therapeutic component, such as one or more corticosteroids, a biocompatible polymeric component, and a solvent component. The composition is in a fluid form before placement in the interior of an eye, and becomes less fluid after the composition is placed in the eye to form an extended or delayed release drug delivery element or system. The drug delivery element is formed by the dissipation of the solvent from the composition when the composition is placed in the interior of an eye. One example of a composition includes triamcinolone acetonide as a therapeutic agent. A method of treating an ophthalmic condition, or otherwise improving or enhancing vision of a patient, comprises placing the fluid composition in the interior of the eye. The method may be practiced by injecting the fluid composition into the interior of the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Scott M. Whitcup
  • Publication number: 20150126480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for a method for predicting the development of renal dysfunction in a subject following physical trauma, hypotension, sepsis and/or septic shock syndrome, wherein the method comprises the steps of: —a. determining the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine present in a sample taken from the subject after physical trauma, after a hypotensive event, after sepsis, and/or after septic shock syndrome; b. predicting the development in the subject of renal dysfunction on the basis of the level of an anti-inflammatory cytokine determined in step a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: The Queen's University of Belfast, BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
    Inventors: William Thomas McBride, Marilyn Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20150119373
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel betulinic acid derivatives and related compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions useful for therapeutic treatment of viral diseases and particularly HIV mediated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Bandi Parthasaradhi Reddy, Vedula Manohar Sharma, Kura Rathnakar Reddy, Mamnoor Prem Kumar, Kasireddy Bhaskar Reddy, Mogili Narsingam, Mukkera Venkati, Lanka VL Subrahmanyam, Ravi Mallikarjun Reddy
  • Publication number: 20150111834
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a recipe for in-situ gel, formed by dissolving at least one polymer and at least one gel prevention agent in a polar solvent to form a solution and placing the solution in a condition for in-situ forming gels. The disclosure also provides an implant and a drug delivery system formed by the recipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Felice CHENG, Maggie J.M. LU, Yi-Ju KO, Min-Ying LIN, Shuen-Hsiang CHOU
  • Publication number: 20150110779
    Abstract: The invention described herein relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions useful for predicting the likelihood a cancer patient will experience a gastrointestinal immune-related adverse event (GI-irAE) after administration of a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of an activator of the immune system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Vafa Shahabi, Ruiru Ji
  • Patent number: 9012434
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Patent number: 9006221
    Abstract: A method of treating or preventing an immune disorder, such as graft versus host disease, in a subject. The method includes the administering a SHIP1 inhibitor, such as 3?-aminocholestane, to a subject in need of treatment. Thus, SHIP1 inhibitors taught herein represent a novel class of small molecules that have the potential to enhance allogeneic transplantation, boost innate immunity and improve the treatment of hematologic malignancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Reserach Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: William G. Kerr
  • Patent number: 9006222
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Patent number: 9005651
    Abstract: A drug delivery system for delivering a drug at a sustained constant rate for a long period, which can be transplanted into an affected part safely and in a simple manner and can deliver a drug to the affected part for a long period. A sustained drug delivery system in which an implant is implanted into a body, wherein the implant is a PEG capsule comprising a box-shaped PEG and a porous PEG sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Tohoku University
    Inventors: Toshiaki Abe, Nobuhiro Nagai, Hirokazu Kaji, Takeaki Kawashima, Matsuhiko Nishizawa, Koji Nishida
  • Publication number: 20150099727
    Abstract: This application is directed to the use of aminosteroid compounds for the selective inhibition of the enzyme PTP1B in a mammal for the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McLane, Inez Ruiz-White, W. Lee Maloy, Henry R. Wolfe
  • Publication number: 20150093423
    Abstract: Particulate ceragenin materials may be manufactured by (i) providing a ceragenin feed material comprised of ceragenin molecules, each having a sterol backbone and a plurality cationic groups attached thereto; (ii) fracturing the ceragenin feed material in a milling apparatus to produce a ceragenin particulate material having a particle size distribution with a median particle size in a range from 5 nm to 20 ?m; and (iii) during fracturing, maintaining the ceragenin feed with a moisture content of less than or equal to 10% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Brigham Young University
    Inventors: Paul B. Savage, Carl Genberg
  • Patent number: 8993549
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Patent number: 8992979
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for extended release of one or more active ingredients, comprising a lipid-saturated matrix formed from a non-biodegradable polymer or a block-co-polymers comprising a non-biodegradable polymer and a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the matrix compositions and methods for using the matrix compositions to provide controlled release of an active ingredient in the body of a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Polypid Ltd.
    Inventors: Noam Emanuel, Moshe Neuman, Shlomo Barak
  • Patent number: 8993548
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Publication number: 20150086640
    Abstract: The invention provides microparticles for use in a pharmaceutical composition for pulmonary administration, each microparticle comprising a particle of an active substance having, on its surface, particles of a hydrophobic material suitable for delaying the dissolution of the active substance. The invention also provides a method for making the microparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: JOHN NICHOLAS STANIFORTH, HAGGIS HARRIS, DAVID ALEXANDER VODDEN MORTON, ROBIN BANNISTER
  • Patent number: 8987237
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Patent number: 8987236
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition includes, as an active ingredient, a compound according to formula 1436 as shown in FIG. 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. Various pharmaceutical products may be produced including this pharmaceutical composition. Such pharmaceutical products may be used for the treatment of obesity or diabetes. Methods for using the pharmaceutical compositions also are described. In these methods, various diseases are treated or other body functions are activated or inhibited by administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition. For example, diabetes and obesity may be treated by administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical compositions. Weight gain and growth factor production can be inhibited by administering an effective amount of these pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Ohr Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Zasloff, Jon Williams, William Kinney, Mark Anderson, Michael McLane
  • Patent number: 8987238
    Abstract: Estrogen and progesterone replacement therapies are provided herein. Among others, the following formulations are provided herein: solubilized estradiol without progesterone; micronized progesterone without estradiol; micronized progesterone with partially solubilized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone; solubilized estradiol with micronized progesterone in combination with partially solubilized progesterone; and solubilized estradiol with solubilized progesterone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A. Bernick, Janice Louise Cacace, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Neda Irani, Julia M. Amadio
  • Publication number: 20150079116
    Abstract: NK cell licensing predisposes patients to chronic inflammatory disease. Methods and kits to diagnose and treat chronic inflammatory disease based on genetic haplotype and cytokine profile are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jonathan Braun, Lin Lin
  • Publication number: 20150079189
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present application discloses synthetic LDL nanoparticles comprising mixtures of components selected from the group consisting of phospholipids, triglycerides, cholesterol ester and free cholesterol; optionally further comprising an agent selected from the group consisting of natural antioxidants, ubiquinol and vitamin E, and methods for preparing the synthetic nanoparticles. The disclosed synthetic LDL nanoparticles are capable of selectively delivering lipophilic drugs and prodrugs to cellular targets expressing LDL receptors after intra venous injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Arbor Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: James D. McChesney, Igor Nikoulin, Steve J. Bannister, Douglas L. Rodenburg
  • Publication number: 20150071981
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for extended release of an active ingredient, comprising a lipid-saturated matrix formed from a biodegradable polymer. The present invention also provides methods of producing the matrix compositions and methods for using the matrix compositions to provide controlled release of an active ingredient in the body of a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Noam EMANUEL
  • Publication number: 20150072962
    Abstract: 5-cholesten, 3?, 25-diol, disulfate (25HCDS) has been found to be an authentic PPAR? agonist and LXR antagonist, and is used for the therapy of lipid disorders and inflammatory diseases, including without limitation fatty liver, inflammatory bowel, and atherosclerotic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: VIRGINI COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Shunlin Ren
  • Patent number: 8962000
    Abstract: An oil in water microemulsion or sub-micron emulsion composition for dermal delivery of at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, is provided. The composition includes an oil phase dispersed throughout a water phase, the oil phase including at least one member selected from the group consisting of an animal oil, a mineral oil, a vegetable oil, a silane member, a siloxane, an ester, a fatty acid, a fat, a halogen compound, and an alkoxylated alcohol; and at least one lipophilic surfactant, the water phase including at least one hydrophilic surfactant, water and optionally a non-surfactant amphiphilic compound, the weight ratio of the at least one hydrophilic surfactant to the at least one lipophilic surfactant being approximately 9.0:1.0 to 2.0:3.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Stiefel West Coast LLC
    Inventors: Maria Graziella Larm, Ronald Harding, Michael Johnston, Albert Zorko Abram, Prema Viyayakumar, Phoebe Sun
  • Publication number: 20150044270
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating eye disorders by administering a drug delivery system into an eye compartment of the patient, wherein the drug delivery system contains a particle containing a core; a coating associated with the particle, wherein the coating is covalently or non-covalently associated with the particle and presents a hydrophilic region to the environment around the particle; and a therapeutic agent are disclosed. The eye compartment can exhibit reduced inflammation or IOP after administration of the drug delivery systems to a patient than if a drug delivery system including an uncoated particle were administered to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Peter J. McDonnell, Yasin A. Khan, Samuel K. Lai, Renata T. Kashiwabuchi, Ashley Behrens, Justin S. Hanes
  • Publication number: 20150045334
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), or remission therefrom in a subject, wherein the methods include applying a sample from the subject to a diagnostic panel that contains selected markers for EoE, analyzing to obtain relatedness information relative to an EoE cohort and making a determination as to the EoE status of the subject, wherein an analysis indicating grouping with an EoE cohort or a quantitative score similar to that of an EoE cohort are indicative of EoE in the subject. Embodiments of the invention are also directed to methods of monitoring the pathological development or medical prognosis of EoE in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Marc E. Rothenberg, Ting Wen