Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical combinations of potassium channel openers and sodium channel inhibitors, for treating pains which are accompanied by an increase in muscle tone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 12, 2009
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2013
Assignee:
MEDA Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Inventors:
Istvan Szelenyi, Kay Brune, Robert Hermann, Mathia Locher
Abstract: The invention disclosed in this application relates to an improved process for the manufacture of d-threo-ritalinic acid hydrochloride and l-threo-ritalinic acid hydrochloride in an optically pure form by the resolution of dl-threo-ritalinic acid using a chiral carboxylic acid The d-threo-ritalinic acid hydrochloride prepared by the process of the present invention on esterification gives d-threo-methylphenidate, a very well known CNS stimulant.
Abstract: An oral methylphenidate powder which is reconstitutable into a final oral aqueous sustained release formulation containing at least about 50%, or at least about 80% by weight water based on the total weight of the suspension, is provided. The powder is a blend containing a combination of an uncoated methylphenidate-ion exchange resin complex, a barrier coated methylphenidate-ion exchange resin complex-matrix, and a water soluble buffering agent such that upon formed into an aqueous liquid formulation, the formulation has a pH in the range of about 3.5 to about 5, or about 4 to about 4.5. Following administration of a single dose of the oral aqueous methylphenidate suspension, a therapeutically effective amount of methylphenidate is reached in less than one hour and the composition provides a twelve-hour extended release profile.
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein M, A and Y are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 11, 2011
Publication date:
September 26, 2013
Inventors:
Christelle Bolea, Sylvain Celanire, Lam Tang, Philip Jones, Nigel J. Liverton, Richard Soll, Jingchao Dong, Zhiyu Lei, Fuqing Liu, Yanling Kong, Yi Ju, Haoyong Zhang, Jieping Wei, Qiaoxin Wei, Minxiang Zhang, Yunfu Luo
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method to stimulate endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject which method comprises administering to a subject an effective amount of an H1 receptor antagonist, whereby endogenous BMP-2 up-regulation is stimulated in said subject. Also provided is a pharmaceutical formulation including an H1 receptor antagonist present in an effective amount to stimulate BMP-2 up-regulation in a subject and a kit.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition of benproperine derivatives for preventing and treating angiogenesis-related diseases. The benproperine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof according to the present invention inhibit cancer cell migration and the angiogenesis of vascular endothelial cells, and therefore can be effectively used not only as an anticancer agent, but also as an agent for preventing and treating diseases caused by abnormal angiogenesis, such as diabetic retinopathy and corneal transplant rejection.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 10, 2013
Publication date:
September 19, 2013
Applicant:
Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
Inventors:
Byoung Mog KWON, Dong Cho HAN, Dae Seop SHIN, Young Min HAN
Abstract: A composition and method for administering topical and external topical and external body products for prevention and treatment of anal/vaginal ailments, the composition comprising a mixture of a melting agent, a healing agent, a hardening agent a moisture barrier agent, a carrier agent, the mixture in solid state and undergoing a phase change to a lubricating state when applied to a human body.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more compounds selected from the following classes of biologically active agents: an a-adrenergic antagonist, an anthelmintic agent, an antifungal agent, an antimalarial agent, an antineoplastic agent, an antipsychotic agent, an antioxidant, a vasodilator and/or a vitamin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, for use in the treatment of a microbial infection and in particular for killing multiplying, non-multiplying and/or clinically latent microorganisms associated with such an infection.
Abstract: A cyclic amine derivative represented by the formula (II) is a GPR119 agonist, and is used as an agent for treating diabetes. wherein Ar0 is phenyl or phenyl having a substituent such as C1-8 alkylsulfonyl or the like, pyridyl, or pyridyl having a substituent such as C1-8 alkylsulfonyl; A0 is (CH2)p, O, or the like; B0 is (CH2)q, or the like, provided that B0 is neither O nor NR25 when A0 is O or NR24; one of U0 and V0 is N, and the other is N or CR26; each of X0 and Y0 is C1-3 alkylene or C1-3 alkylene having a substituent; R23 is a C1-8 alkyl group or the like; each of R21 and R22 is hydrogen, a halogen atom, or the like.
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of chronic heart failure, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said chronic heart failure. The chronic heart failure maybe non-ischaemic or ischaemic. Also disclosed is the use of perhexiline in the manufacture of a medicament to treat chronic heart failure, including chronic heart failure of a non-ischaemic origin and chronic heart failure of an ischaemic origin.
Abstract: The subject application provides a method of treating pruritus comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with pruritus an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to treat the pruritus. The subject application also provides a method of alleviating a symptom of psoriasis comprising administering to the skin of a subject afflicted with psoriasis an amount of a perfluorocarbon effective to alleviate the symptom of psoriasis. The subject application also provides a perfluorocarbon composition for use in treating a subject afflicted with pruritus or psoriasis. The subject application further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an amount of a perfluorocarbon for use in treating pruritus or psoriasis.
Abstract: The invention relates to perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of heart failure, as well as to a method for treating heart failure, which comprises administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said heart failure. The invention further relates to a treatment programme for treating heart failure, which involves the co-use or co-administration of perhexiline with one or more other compounds that are advantageous in treating heart failure or the symptoms thereof.
Abstract: The invention relates to perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of heart failure, as well as to a method for treating heart failure, which comprises administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said heart failure. The invention further relates to a treatment programme for treating heart failure, which involves the co-use or co-administration of perhexiline with one or more other compounds that are advantageous in treating heart failure or the symptoms thereof.
Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
Abstract: The use of 4-[2-(4-methylphenylsulfanyl)phenyl]piperidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the treatment of irritable bowl syndrome.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to 4-fluoro-piperidine compounds which are antagonists of T-type calcium channels, and which are useful in the treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which T-type calcium channels are involved. 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 such diseases in which T-type calcium channels are involved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 28, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 6, 2013
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
James C. Barrow, Craig W. Lindsley, William D. Shipe, Zhiqiang Yang, David Wisnoski
Abstract: This invention comprises the novel compounds of formula (I) wherein t, R1, R2, L, Q, X, Y, Z and have defined meanings, having histone deacetylase inhibiting enzymatic activity; their preparation, compositions containing them and their use as a medicine.
Abstract: The present invention relates to aralkyl piperidine derivatives, compositions containing the same, and their uses in the preparation of antalgic or ataractic medicament. The said derivatives are a free base of the compound represented by the following formula or a salt thereof. The pharmacological experiments show that they display favorable antalgic, ataractic activity and low side effects.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 20, 2008
Date of Patent:
August 6, 2013
Assignees:
NHWA Pharma. Corporation, Shanhai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry
Inventors:
Jianqi Li, Guan Wang, Guisen Zhang, Yanqin Ma, Wenhua Ji, Yuan Zhang, Lin Guo
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having therapeutic effects against disorders in the central nervous system, and in particular substituted phenylpiperidines of the formula 1: wherein R is as defined herein.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 12, 2006
Date of Patent:
August 6, 2013
Assignee:
NSAB, Filial AF Neurosearch Sweden AB, Sverige
Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of both enantiomers of the phenylpiperidine derivative OSU6162, i.e. (?) and (+)-OSU6162 as partial agonists on 5-hydroxytryptamine (5hHT) receptors. As a result, both (?) OSU6162 and (+)-OSU6162 may be used for the treatment and/or prevention of one or more diseases associated with a need for modulation of monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors, wherein at least one of the monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors is a 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor (5-HT receptor). Thus, said compounds act as stabilizers not only on dopaminergic, but also on serotonergic brain signaling and will act as partial agonists on such monoaminergic neurotransmitter receptors.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 20, 2011
Publication date:
August 1, 2013
Applicant:
A. CARLSSON RESEARCH AB
Inventors:
Lizzie Maria Carlsson, Angélica Kloberg, Ethan S. Burstein, Per Arvid Emil Carlsson
Abstract: The present invention provides novel deuterated analogs of Pridopidine, i.e. 4-(3-methanesulfonyl-phenyl)-1-propyl-piperidine. Pridopidine is a drug substance currently in clinical development for the treatment of Huntington's disease. In other aspects the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a deuterated analog of Pridopidine of the invention, and to therapeutic applications of these analogs.
Abstract: Crystalline forms of 4-[2-(4-methylphenylsulfanyl)-phenyl]piperidine and salts thereof are provided e.g. for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Abstract: The present invention relates to fexofenadine granules, to a composition containing them and to a process for the hot-melt coating of fexofenadine. The process for the hot-melt coating of fexofenadine allows efficient masking of its bitter taste without, however, unacceptably slowing down its dissolution.
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), where: R1 is: a —NR5R6 group; an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl; R2 is: a (C1-C4)alkyl; an —X—R7 group; R3 and R4 each are independently a substituted phenyl; R5 is a hydrogen atom or a (C1-C4)alkyl; R6 is an unsubstituted or substituted (C1-C4)alkyl; or R5 and R6 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded constitute an unsubstituted or substituted heterocyclic compound; X is a (C1-C5)alkylene; R7 is an —OR8 group, a —NR9R10 group, an —SO2—(C1-C4)alkyl group; R8 is a hydrogen atom or a (C1-C4)alkyl; R9 is a hydrogen atom or a (C1-C4)alkyl; R10 is a hydrogen atom, a —COR11 group, an —SO2R11 group or a —CO(CH2)mOH group; R11 is an unsubstituted or substituted (C1-C4)alkyl; m is 1, 2 or 3. The invention also relates to methods for preparing same and to the therapeutic use thereof.
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fluorinated piperidine derivatives having antagonistic activity at the 5-HT2B receptor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use as a medicine.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula wherein ring A is a nitrogen-containing heterocycle optionally further having substituent(s), ring B is an aromatic ring optionally having substituent(s), ring C is a cyclic group optionally having substituent(s), R1 is a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group optionally having substituent(s), an acyl group, a heterocyclic group optionally having substituent(s) or an amino group optionally having substituent(s), R2 is an optionally halogenated C1-6 alkyl group, m and n are each an integer of 0 to 5, m+n is an integer of 2 to 5, and is a single bond or a double bond, or a salt thereof and the like. Since the compound has a superior tachykinin receptor antagonistic action, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or treatment of various diseases such as lower urinary tract diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, central nervous system diseases and the like.
Abstract: Methods of diminishing or eliminating the co-abuse of a methylphenidate drug comprising identifying a patient or patient group suspected or likely to abuse said methylphenidate drug in combination with a substance known or suspected to give rise to l-ethylphenidate or psychotropic effect when ingested in the combination and making available to said patent or patient group said methylphenidate drug substantially free of l-threo methylphenidate.
Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a dry, flowable and compressible composition, useful as a pharmaceutical excipient, which composition comprises a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic poly(ethylene oxide)-polypropylene oxide)-poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymers, and which possesses a Carr index of less than about 20. In other aspects, the present invention is directed a pharmaceutical composition comprising such adjuvant and a pharmaceutically active ingredient; as well as to a method of making the compositions.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 13, 2011
Publication date:
June 13, 2013
Inventors:
Grzegorz Pietrzynski, Valery Alakhov, Kishore Patel
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of using fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitors to treat aspects of Parkinson's disease (PD), restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), the use of FAAH inhibitors for the manufacture of medicaments for use in the treatment of PD, RLS and PLMD, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising FAAH inhibitors for use in the treatment of PD, RLS and PLMD.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 7, 2011
Publication date:
June 13, 2013
Applicants:
Ironwood Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Inventors:
James Philip Pearson, Todd G. Milne, Thomas Henry Johnston, Jonathan Michael Brotchie
Abstract: This invention relates to a new salt of Pridopidine, a drug substance currently in development for the treatment of Huntington's disease. More specifically the invention provides the pharmaceutically acceptable hydrobromide salt, pharmaceutical compositions comprising this salt, and uses of this salt as a drug substance.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a resolution process of (±)-methyl phenyl[4-[4-[[[4?-(trifluoromethyl)-2-biphenylyl]carbonyl]amino]phenyl]-1-piperidinyl]acetate to isolate the MTP (microsomal triglyceride transfer protein) inhibitor methyl (2S)-phenyl[4-[4-[[[4?-(trifluoromethyl)-2-biphenylyl]carbonyl]amino]phenyl]-1-piperidinyl]acetate and an epimerisation procedure for racemizing methyl (2R)-phenyl[4-[4-[[[4?-(trifluoromethyl)-2-biphenylyl]carbonyl]amino]phenyl]-1-piperidinyl]acetate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 27, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 11, 2013
Assignee:
Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
Inventors:
Alex Herman Copmans, Jérôme Albert Joseph Hoet, Albert Louis Anna Willemsens, Wouter Louis J Couck, Joannes Petrus Van Dun
Abstract: The present invention relates to sulphur containing pyrazole derivatives, and their S-oxidized active metabolites, as selective cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonists having a high CB1/CB2 receptor subtype selectivity, to methods for the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates useful for the synthesis of these pyrazole derivatives, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these pyrazole derivatives as active ingredients, as well as to the use of these pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The compounds have the general formula (I) wherein the symbols have the meanings given in the specification.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 11, 2013
Assignee:
Solvay Pharmaceuticals B.V.
Inventors:
Josephus H. M. Lange, Cornelis G. Kruse, Bernard J. Vliet Van
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-therapeutical process for deterring vermin, which is based on the usage of the largely known beta amino-alcohol derivatives of formula (I) as described herein. Further, the present invention is directed to corresponding vermin-deterring compositions which contain these substances as the active ingredient, compounds of the formula (I) for the preparation of vermin-deterring compositions, and the use of compounds of formula (I) in the defense against vermin.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 16, 2012
Publication date:
June 6, 2013
Inventors:
Pierre DUCRAY, Tania Cavaliero, Maike Lohrmann, Jacques Bouvier
Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ active agents that suppress or down-regulate microRNA expression in dermal fibroblast, resulting in enhanced production of collagen, elastin and/or fibrillin in the skin. Also provided are methods for screening for activity against specific microRNAs and the methods of using active agents identified by the screening protocol in the treatment of skin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 4, 2013
Assignee:
Avon Products, Inc.
Inventors:
Permanan Raaj Khusial, Uma Santhanam, John W. Lyga
Abstract: A formulation is provided that includes a volume of an aqueous multivalent physiological ion solution compatible with cerebrospinal fluid containing at least one divalent cation of magnesium or calcium, and at least one anion of carbonate or phosphate, and having a pH between 6.5 and 8.0. A zwitterionic therapeutic agent other than baclofen is dissolved the solution to achieve higher concentration or ease of solution and/or storage relative to therapeutic saline solutions of the same agent. A process of delivering a zwitterionic therapeutic agent into a subject is provided that includes dissolving a therapeutic amount of the zwitterionic therapeutic agent in a volume of artificial cerebrospinal fluid to form a stable formulation. The solution is then administered to the subject using an intrathecal pump.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 25, 2013
Publication date:
May 30, 2013
Applicant:
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Inventor:
Wayne State University Board of Governors
Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising extended release memantine in combination with immediate release donepezil to a subject. Memantine in an extended release form containing 22.5 to 30 mg memantine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with donepezil achieves particular pharmacokinetic criteria such as change in plasma concentration of memantine over time and ratio of maximum memantine plasma concentration to mean memantine plasma concentration.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound of formula (I) for use in a method to treat or ameliorate amyloid or tau pathologies, such as Alzheimer's disease, or symptoms thereof. The invention is also directed to new compounds of formula (I), of subformula (II), (III), (IV), or (V).
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 23, 2011
Publication date:
May 23, 2013
Applicant:
FAES FARMA, S.A.
Inventors:
Francisco Ledo Gómez, Ana Muñoz Muñoz, Carmen Pumar Durán
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of certain alpha-aminoamide derivatives in the treatment of RLS and addictive disorders. The compounds of this invention are able to reduce or even stop the symptoms of RLS and addictive disorders substantially without side effects.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering to a patient certain compounds found to inhibit or substantially reduce angiogenesis. Compounds employed according to the present disclosure exhibit good anti-angiogenic activity as well as demonstrate a prophylactic effect for preventing and substantially reducing angiogenesis. Examples of such compounds include Ritanserin, Amiodarone, Terfenadinc, Perphenazine, Bithionol, and Clomipramine.
Abstract: The invention relates to perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in the treatment of HfnEF, as well as to a method of treating HfnEF, which comprises administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said HFnEF. The invention further relates to a treatment program for treating HFnEF, which involves the co-use or co-administration of perhexiline with one or more other compounds that are advantageous in treating HFnEF or the symptoms thereof.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an enteric tablet with improved bioavailability, which is rapidly disintegrated after reaching the intestine to allow dissolution of the active ingredient, and which characteristically reduces the amount of talc to be used and is free of an alkali component.
Abstract: Methods for treating Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, AIDS Dementia Complex and cognitive decline in HIV-AIDS while minimizing drug hypersensitivity, toxicity, side effects, euphoric effect, and drug abuse potential by administration of d-threo-methylphenidate or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 20, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Inventors:
Andrew L. Zeitlin, Maghsoud M. Dariani, David L. Stirling
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an anesthetic agent for killing clinically latent microorganisms associated with microbial infections and to novel combinations comprising an anesthetic agent and an antimicrobial agent for the treatment of microbial infections.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one compound of formula (I) below: or at least one of the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for the preparation of a medicament intended for the prevention or for the treatment of cerebral edemas.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 5, 2006
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Biocodex
Inventors:
Marie-Emmanuelle Le Guern, Philippe Girard, Jean-Marie Gillardin, Laurence Berthon-Cedille, Bernard Hublot
Abstract: Compounds of formula I: I wherein at least one of R4 and R5 comprises Si(R6)3 as a substituent selectively attenuate production of A?(1-42) and hence find use in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2007
Date of Patent:
April 16, 2013
Assignee:
Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Corp.
Inventors:
Benito Munoz, Jed Hubbs, Christopher L. Hamblett, Hua Zhou, Michelle Martinez
Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations and methods for the treatment of neurological disorders related to glutamate excitotoxicity and Amyloid ? toxicity. More specifically, the present invention relates to novel combinatorial therapies of Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease related disorder, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, neuropathic pain, alcoholic neuropathy, alcoholism or alcohol withdrawal, or spinal cord injury, based on Baclofen and Acamprosate combination.
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of neuropsychological impairment in human patients comprising a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant in a daily low-dosage amount, and a micronutrient composition containing acetyl L-carnitine, L-tyrosine, N-acetyl cysteine, and alpha-lipoic acid. The CNS stimulant and micronutrient components may be in admixture for convenient daily oral administration of a low dosage CNS stimulant and micronutrients in the range of bout 60-250 mg acetyl L-carnitine, 50-200 mg L-tyrosine, 60-250 mg N-acetyl cystein, and 25-100 mg alpha-lipoic acid per day.
Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme and their use in treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, central nervous system disorders, and diseases and conditions that are related to excessive glucocorticoids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 20, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 9, 2013
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories
Inventors:
R. Scott Bitner, Kaitlin E. Browman, Michael E. Brune, Steven Fung, Peer B. Jacobson, Lynne E. Rueter, Marina I. Strakhova, Jiahong Wang, James T. Link, Yixian Chen, Hwan-soo Jae, Jyoti R. Patel, Marina A. Pliushchev, Jeffrey J. Rohde, Qi Shuai, Bryan K. Sorensen, Martin Winn, Dariusz Wodka, Hong Yong