Ring Nitrogen In The Polycyclo Ring System Patents (Class 514/323)
  • Publication number: 20140275167
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds useful for the treatment of HBV infection in man.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: George D. Hartman
  • Publication number: 20140271845
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions in unit dose form comprising a hollow substrate and one or more coatings on the hollow substrate, wherein at least one coating comprises at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient, and methods of making the same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cerovene, Inc.
    Inventors: Manish S. SHAH, Ray J. DiFalco
  • Publication number: 20140271926
    Abstract: A method of treating neoplastic growth in a subject includes administering a glutamine synthetase (GS) inhibitor to the subject having neoplastic growth. A glutamine synthetase inhibitor may be administered in combination with thalidomide, lenalidomide and/or pomalidomide. Responsiveness to thalidomide, lenalidomide or pomalidomide therapy is determined by the expression levels of glutamine synthetase in neoplastic cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Thang V. Nguyen, Raymond J. Deshaies
  • Publication number: 20140275033
    Abstract: The invention provides novel inhibitors of cancer stem cells as well as cancer stem cell pathway kinase and other related kinases, pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof in the treatment of cancer or a related disorder in a mammal, and methods of making such compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Chiang Jia Li, Ji-Feng Liu, Wei Li, Amanda Gibeau, Harry Rogoff
  • Publication number: 20140275168
    Abstract: Indirubin is the major active anti-tumor component of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine used for treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Indirubin derivatives (IRDs) potently reduce the viabilities of various cancer cells and affect kinase activities. IRDs disclosed herein provide new therapeutics for cancer and conditions regulated by the kinase activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Sangkil NAM, Richard JOVE, Leandros SKALTSOUNIS
  • Publication number: 20140256700
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to carbazole compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of the invention and methods of using said compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. Poss, David R. Tortolani, Dharmpal S. Dodd, Christopher P. Mussari, John S. Tokarski, Ashvinikumar V. Gavai, Yufen Zhao, George V. Delucca, Daniel O'Malley, Derek J. Norris, Patrice Gill, Claude A. Quesnelle, Wen-Ching Han
  • Publication number: 20140256767
    Abstract: A method of identifying compounds as direct inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 interaction through high-throughput screening and lead development. The direct inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 interaction are more specific and free of various undesirable effects than existing indirect inhibitors, and are potential drug candidates of chemopreventive and therapeutic agents for treatment of various diseases or conditions involving oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including but not limited to cancers, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Novel compounds are identified and methods of preventing or treating diseases or conditions related to Keap1-Nrf2 interaction activity by use of the novel compounds identified or compositions containing such compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicants: THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC., RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Longqin Hu, Sadagopan Magesh, Lin Chen, Timothy Lewis, Ben Munoz, Lili Wang
  • Publication number: 20140256711
    Abstract: Disclosed are an anti-angiogenic compound, represented by Chemical Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable composition including the same. Because the compound of Chemical Formula I potently suppresses the angiogenesis, the compound of Chemical Formula I is applicable to the prevention and treatment of diseases caused by aberrant activity of vascular endothelial growth factor, and available as an anti-angiogenic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji Han Kim, Je Hak Kim, Joon Kwang Lee, Hahn-Sun Jung, Nam Seok Han, Yong Park, Seung-Hoon Kang, Hee Jin Jeong, Kyung-Tae Lee, Hye Eun Choi, Yong Ha Chi, Joo Han Lee, Soo Heui Paik
  • Patent number: 8828427
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms of 4-amino-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidine-3-yl)isoindoline-1,3-dione, or a pharmaceutically acceptable stereoisomer, prodrug, salt, solvate, hydrate, or clathrate, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of treating, managing, or preventing various disorders, such as cancer or an inflammatory disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Tutino, Michael T. Kelly
  • Patent number: 8822499
    Abstract: Polymorphic forms of 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3 dihydro-isoindol-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione are disclosed. Compositions comprising the polymorphic forms, methods of making the polymorphic forms and methods of their use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: Markian S. Jaworsky, Roger Shen-Chu Chen, George W. Muller, Manohar T. Saindane, Louise M. Cameron
  • Publication number: 20140242190
    Abstract: Methods for preventing and/or reducing side effects of an anti-cancer agent in a subject in need thereof are disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject, who is under an anti-cancer agent treatment, a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of isolated deoxyelephantopin and/or an analogue thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Lie-Fen SHYUR, Wen-Wan CHAO, Ya-Wen CHENG
  • Patent number: 8815908
    Abstract: Compounds having activity as phosphate transport inhibitors, more specifically, inhibitors of intestinal apical membrane Na/phosphate co-transport, are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): including stereoisomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein X, Y, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Ardelyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason G. Lewis, Jeffrey W. Jacobs, Nicholas Reich, Michael R. Leadbetter, Noah Bell, Han-Ting Chang, Tao Chen, Marc Navre, Dominique Charmot, Christopher Carreras, Eric Labonte
  • Publication number: 20140234306
    Abstract: A method for treating an autism spectrum condition includes administering an effective dose of a TNF-? inhibiting agent to a person having an autism spectrum condition or pervasive development disorder and at least one of elevated TNF-? in the cerebrospinal fluid or elevated TNF-? in the serum, as compared to normal conditions; and lowering at least one of the elevated TNF-? in the cerebrospinal fluid or elevated TNF-? in the serum. A TNF-? inhibiting agent includes at least one of Lenalinomide; Thalidomide; L-Carnosine; Infliximab; Etanercept; a stem cell preparation; derivatives thereof, isomers thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Chez
  • Patent number: 8809331
    Abstract: Specific Compounds of formula I: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein m, X, R1, R2, R3, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds and using the compounds for treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2 receptor, such as Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Baker-Glenn, Daniel Jon Burdick, Mark Chambers, Bryan K. Chan, Huifen Chen, Anthony Estrada, Janet L. Gunzner-Toste, Daniel Shore, Zachary Kevin Sweeney, Shumei Wang, Guiling Zhao
  • Publication number: 20140228359
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bis-indolic derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their potential use as new antibacterial drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITE JOSEPH FOURIER
    Inventors: Jean-Noël Denis, Marcelle Claude Jolivalt, Louis Max Maurin, Nikolaevna Olga Burchak
  • Publication number: 20140228372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, G1, G2, G3, Y1, Y2, n, and p are as defined in the claims. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds of formula (I) to control or prevent infestation of plants, propagation material thereof, harvested crops or non-living materials by phytopathogenic spoilage microorganisms or organisms potentially harmful to man.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Clemens Lamberth, Sarah Sulzer-Mosse, Fredrik Emil Malcolm Cederbaum
  • Publication number: 20140221427
    Abstract: Provided herein are pomalidomide, which is enriched with isotopes such as deuterium. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the isotopes-enriched compounds, and methods of using such compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CELGENE CORPORATION
    Inventors: George W. Muller, Hon-Wah Man
  • Publication number: 20140206723
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140206724
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140200244
    Abstract: Described herein are enhanced N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their methods of use and treatment, e.g., of Formula (I): wherein one or more of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, or the ring formed by the joining of R1 and R2, is a hydrophobic moiety which confers enhanced antagonist activity as compared to existing NMDA receptor antagonists, e.g., ifenprodil. Compounds described herein are designed based on the discovery that ifenprodil binds within the allosteric domain of the GluN1/GluN2B NMDA receptor, particularly at the interface between GluN1 and GluN2B subunits. In silico methods are further described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Inventors: Hiro Furukawa, Erkan Karakas
  • Patent number: 8778931
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, X, p, q, m, n, and Ring C have values as described in the specification, useful as inhibitors of HDAC6. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative, inflammatory, infectious, neurological or cardiovascular diseases or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexandra E. Gould
  • Publication number: 20140194467
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel biological markers for plasma cell disorders, such as multiple myeloma, and in particular to the use of microRNAs as diagnostic and prognostic markers in assays for detecting such disorders. The invention also relates to methods of determining the efficacy of treating a plasma cell disorder with a therapeutic agent, and kits for carrying 5 out the assays and methods. The assays are qualitative and/or quantitative, and are adaptable to large-scale screening and clinical trials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
    Inventors: Sarah Faith Newbury, Timothy James Telfer Chevassut, Christopher Iain Jones, Maria Vasilyevna Zabolotskaya, Helen Jayne Susan Stewart
  • Publication number: 20140187584
    Abstract: Substituted 2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)phthalimides and 1-oxo-2-(2,6-dioxopiperidin-3-yl)isoindolines are disclosed. The compounds are useful, for example, in reducing the levels of TNF? in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: George W. MULLER, David I STIRLING, Roger Shen-Chu CHEN
  • Patent number: 8765738
    Abstract: Compounds of the general structural formula (I) and (II) and use of the compounds and salts and hydrates thereof, as therapeutic agents are disclosed. Treatable diseases and conditions include cancers, inflammatory diseases and conditions, and immunodeficiency diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Incuron, LLC
    Inventors: John Tucker, Sergey Sviridov, Leonid Brodsky, Catherine Burkhart, Andrei Purmal, Katerina Gurova, Andrei Gudkov
  • Publication number: 20140179709
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I their salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of picornavirus infections in mammals, as well as novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Keith Watson, Guy Krippner, Pauline Stanislawski, Darryl McConnell
  • Publication number: 20140179737
    Abstract: This invention is directed to derivatives of piperidine-2,6-dione, or their organic or inorganic salts thereof, a methods of synthesis of these derivatives, and their application as active pharmaceutical ingredient as inhibitors of TNF? releasing in cells, the derivative of piperidine-2,6-dione being of the general formula (I): wherein n represents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; R1 represents from one to four of the same or different substituents selected from F, Cl, Br, C1-4 alkyl, OH, OC1-4 alkyl, NO2, NHC(O)C1-4 alkyl, NH2, NH(C1-4 alkyl), N(C1-4 alkyl)2; R2 represents OR3, NR3R4, N(R3)COR4, O2CR5; R3 and R4 represent independently and at each occurrence H or C1-4 alkyl; R5 represents CHR6NR7R8, CHR6NR9C(O)CHR10NR7R8, a heterocycle W or CHR6NR9C(O)W; R6, R9, R10 represent independently and at each occurrence H, or C1-4 alkyl; R7 and R8 represent independently and at each occurrence H, C1-4 alkyl, or R7 and R8 taken together represent 1,3-propylene, 1,4-butylene, 1,5-pentylene, or 1,6-hexylene; W represents four-m
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Tianjin Hemay Bio-Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hesheng Zhang
  • Patent number: 8759375
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140171466
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the management of pain associated with sickle cell disease. In particular, the method comprises administering to a patient in need of such pain management a therapeutically effective amount of a nociceptin (NOP) receptor agonist or an NOP receptor agonist/mu opioid receptor (MOR) partial agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicants: Regents of the University of Minnesota, Astraea Therapeutics, LLC
    Inventors: Nurulain T. ZAVERI, Kalpna GUPTA
  • Publication number: 20140170112
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments the invention provides compositions, e.g., pharmaceutical compositions and preparations, formulations, kits and other products of manufacture, e.g., exemplary drug combinations packaged together or separately in blister packs, lidded blisters or blister cards, or wrapped in paper, plastic or cellophane wrappers (e.g., a shrink wrap), comprising a combination regimen of at least two active ingredients designed to diminish systemic inflammation by targeting (inhibiting) two different, but convergent, signaling pathways, i.e., the sympathetic nervous system and the lipid-derived autacoid system; and methods for making and using these compositions. In alternative embodiments, the compositions of the invention (e.g., the combination of drugs) are used to ameliorate, diminish, treat, block or prevent an inflammatory response secondary to an infection, e.g., a viral infection and/or a reactivation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: VICUS THERAPEUTICS, LLC
    Inventors: John Maki, Newell Bascomb, Timothy J. Turner, Fredric Young
  • Patent number: 8754121
    Abstract: Methods for treating melanoma in a subject in need thereof are disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of deoxyelephantopin or an analogue thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of inhibiting proliferation, migration and/or metastasis of melanoma cells in a subject in need thereof are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for reducing side effects of an anti-cancer agent in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Academia Sinica
    Inventors: Lie-Fen Shyur, Wen-Wan Chao, Ya-Wen Cheng
  • Patent number: 8741923
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Mathilde Muzerelle, Anna Quattropani, Cyril Montagne, Jérôme Dorbais
  • Patent number: 8741929
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing or managing mantle cell lymphomas are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound of the invention known as Revlimid® or lenalidomide. The invention further relates to methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140148485
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for treating un-met medical needs in migraine and related conditions such as cluster headache. Included are treatments that are both rapid onset and long acting, which include sustained release formulations, and combination products. Also included are treatments for multiple symptoms of migraine, especially headache and nausea and vomiting. Systems that are self contained, portable, prefilled, and simple to self administer at the onset of a migraine attack are disclosed, and preferably include a needle-free injector and a high viscosity formulation, to eliminate such issues as fear of self administration with needles, and needle stick and cross contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: STEPHEN J. FARR, JOHN TURANIN, ROGER HAWLEY, JEFFREY A. SCHUSTER
  • Patent number: 8735428
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140142141
    Abstract: The present application describes deuterium-enriched lenalidomide, pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof, and methods of treating using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: DEUTERIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony W. CZARNIK
  • Publication number: 20140142106
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating, preventing or reducing peritoneal fibrosis comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmacologically effective dose of a type I cannabinoid receptor (CB1R) antagonist or a type II cannabinoid receptor (CB2R) agonist. Also provided is a dialysis fluid for treating, preventing or reducing peritoneal fibrosis comprising electrolytes, an osmotic agent, a physiologically acceptable pH solution, and a pharmacologically effective dose of a CB1R antagonist or a CB2R agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: TAIPEI VETERANS GENERAL HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Chih-Yu Yang, An-Hang Yang
  • Publication number: 20140135310
    Abstract: Sulphonamide derivatives of alicyclic amines of formula (I), wherein A represents naphthyl or 9- or 10-membered bicyclic group, consisting of benzene ring fused with 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; D represents phenyl, naphthyl, 5-membered aromatic heterocyclic group, bicyclic group consisting of a ring selected from benzene and pyridine, fused with aromatic or non-aromatic 5-membered heterocyclic ring; p, r independently represent 0 or 1; x, z independently represent 1 or 2; n is 2 or 3; and enancjomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. The compounds may be useful for the treatment and/or prevention of the central nervous system disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Adamed Sp. z o.o.
    Inventors: Marcin Kolaczkowski, Monika Marcinkowska, Adam Bucki, Maciej Pawlowski, Andrzej Krukowski, Rafal Rusiecki, Agata Magdalena Siwek, Malgorzata Anna Wolak
  • Patent number: 8722647
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Patent number: 8722705
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing and/or managing cancer as well as and diseases and disorders associated with, or characterized by, undesired angiogenesis are disclosed. Specific methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound alone or in combination with a second active ingredient. The invention further relates to methods of reducing or avoiding adverse side effects associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy which comprise the administration of an immunomodulatory compound. Pharmaceutical compositions, single unit dosage forms, and kits suitable for use in methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Patent number: 8716315
    Abstract: A number of thalidomide metabolites having superior anti-angiogenic properties have now been isolated and identified. In addition, thalidomide analogs that mimic the effects of the isolated and identified active thalidomide metabolites, and variations of such thalidomide analogs, have been developed. Such thalidomide analog compounds show enhanced potency in the inhibition of undesirable angiogenesis without the undesirable effects of administration of thalidomide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: William D. Figg, Kurt Eger, Uwe Teubert, Michael Weiss, Michael Guetschow, Thomas Hecker, Sunna Hauschildt
  • Publication number: 20140121245
    Abstract: Anhydrous polymorphic form-I of anti cancer drug, Lenalidomide whose chemical name is 3-(4-amino-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-isoindole-2-yl)-piperidine-2,6-dione, is disclosed. Alternate methods for making anhydrous polymorphic form-I of Lenalidomide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Natco Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Durga Prasad Konakanchi, Buchappa Gongalla, Kotayya Babu Sikha, Chandrasekar Kandaswamy, Kali Satya Bhujanga Rao Adibhatla, Venkaiah Chowdary Nannapaneni
  • Patent number: 8710049
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are agonists, partial agonists and modulators of the NPY Y4 receptor and may be used for the treatment and prophylaxis of various diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: William R. Ewing, Yeheng Zhu, Chongqing Sun, Yanting Huang, Maheswaran Sivasamban Karatholuvhu
  • Patent number: 8710080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-amino-N-(4-fluoro-3-{1-[1-(alkyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonyl]-piperidin-4-yl}-benzyl)-acetamides (compounds of formula I) compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Sanofi
    Inventors: Yong Mi Choi-Sledeski, Gregory B. Poli
  • Publication number: 20140112920
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing or managing leukemias are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of an immunomodulatory compound of the invention known as Revlimid® or lenalidomide. The invention further relates to methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods of the invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Corporation
    Inventor: Jerome B. Zeldis
  • Publication number: 20140113890
    Abstract: The invention provides 4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides of Formula I and the pharmaceutically salts and hydrates thereof. The variables R, R1, R6-R8, R16, R18, R19, M, n, T, Y, and Z are defined herein. Certain compounds of Formula I are useful as antiviral agents. The 4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides disclosed herein are potent and/or selective inhibitors of viral replication, particularly Hepatitis C virus replication. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more 4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. Such pharmaceutical compositions may contain a 4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides as the only active agent or may contain a combination of a 4-amino-4-oxobutanoyl peptides and one or more other pharmaceutically active agents. The invention also provides methods for treating viral infections, including Hepatitis C infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: ACHILLION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Avinash Phadke, Dawei Chen, Venkat Gadhachanda, Akihiro Hashimoto, Godwin Pais, Xiangzhu Wang, Atul Agarwal, Ha Young Kim, Shuoming Li, Cuixian Liu, Suoming Zhang, Milind Deshpande
  • Publication number: 20140113935
    Abstract: This invention relates to N-methylaminomethyl-isoindoline compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, stereoisomers, and prodrugs thereof. Methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Celgene Corporation
    Inventors: George W. MULLER, Roger Shen-Chu Chen
  • Publication number: 20140107062
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with vascular and non-vascular body passageways, the method comprising the step of delivering to a body passageway a therapeutic agent delivered locally through a polymer matrix from an implanted stent or other structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: ARAVASC INC.
    Inventor: Narmada Shenoy
  • Patent number: 8697877
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxyindole derivatives of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of various disorders which are mediated via the motilin receptor (GPR38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: RaQualia Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Masaki Sudo, Yasuhiro Iwata, Yoshimasa Arano, Madoka Jinno, Masashi Ohmi, Hirohide Noguchi
  • Patent number: 8691815
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel oxindol derivative of general formula (I), wherein substituents R1, R2, A, B and Y are such as defined in a claim 1. Drugs containing said derivatives and the use thereof for preventing and/or treating vassopress-and/or oxytocin-dependent-diseases are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Thorsten Oost, Wilfried Lubisch, Wilfried Hornberger, Liliane Unger, Andrea Hager-Wernet
  • Publication number: 20140086936
    Abstract: The present invention provides matriptase inhibitors and compositions for treating and preventing orthomyxovirus infections such as flu infections. The present invention also provides novel compounds, compositions, methods of use, uses and kits thereof for inhibiting matriptase. Such compounds are useful for treating and preventing orthomyxovirus infections, such as flu infections, and for inhibiting tumor growth, progression and/or metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: SOCPRA SCIENCES SANTE ET HUMAINES S.E.C.
    Inventors: Martin Richter, Richard Leduc, Eloic Colombo, Eric Marsault