C=x Bonded Directly Or Indirectly By An Acyclic Carbon Or Carbon Chain To Ring Carbon Of The Five-membered Hetero Ring (e.g., Tryptophan, Etc.) (x Is Chalcogen) Patents (Class 514/419)
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Publication number: 20120277178Abstract: Compositions and methods of treatment or prophylaxis of fragile-X associated disorders are provided, as well as methods of screening compounds and kits to screen a library of compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventors: Peng JIN, Abrar QURASHI
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Patent number: 8299114Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, n, A, and W are as defined in the disclosure, or a salt thereof, or a hydrate or solvate thereof, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds and the therapeutic use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: SanofiInventors: Laurent Dubois, Yannick Evanno, Catherine Gille, André Malanda
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Publication number: 20120258123Abstract: The present invention inter alia provides a method, and uses thereof, of predicting statin-induced muscle toxicity or its complications, such as myalgia, myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, by detecting the lipid concentrations or lipid-lipid concentration ratios of a biological sample and comparing them to a control. This method has identified lipid markers that are more specific and sensitive in detecting these statin-induced muscle toxicity than the currently utilized clinical markers. Also provided is an antibody towards said lipids, and the use thereof for predicting, diagnosing, statin-induced muscle toxicity. The invention additionally relates to kits comprising lipids and/or an antibody thereto, for use in the prediction and/or diagnosis of statin-induced muscle toxicity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Zora Biosciences OyInventors: Reijo Laaksonen, Kim Ekroos, Reini Hurme, Minna Jänis, Riikka Katainen, Kirill Tarasov
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Publication number: 20120258984Abstract: The present invention relates to combination therapies and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of 5-hydroxytryptophan and a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a serotonin reuptake inhibitor and (ii) 5-hydroxytrytophan. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) 5-hydroxytryptophan in an amount ranging from about 1 mg to about 75 mg; and (ii) a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a subclinical dose of a serotonin reuptake inhibitor; and (ii) 5-hydroxytryptophan.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: H. Lundbeck A/SInventors: Connie Sanchez Morillo, Toni D. Wolinsky
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Publication number: 20120251596Abstract: Nanoemulsions comprising an aqueous phase and a lipid phase, having a micelle size in the range from about 20 to about 900 nm and comprising melatonin as an active agent, are provided. The aqueous phase of such a nanoemulsion comprises a base, the lipid phase comprises one or more polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters, and the aqueous phase or the lipid phase, or both, further comprise ascorbyl palmitate. In addition, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or foodstuffs comprising the nanoemulsions described herein and methods for making nanoemulsions described herein are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Emultec S.r.l.Inventor: Andrea Fratter
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Publication number: 20120252723Abstract: The present invention is directed at a combination of (i) serine, (ii) cysteine, (iii) arginine and (iv) at least one branched amino acid, for use in the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of inflammation or infection, wherein the combination is to be administered enterally and at a combination of (i) serine, (ii) cysteine, (iii) arginine and (iv) at least one branched amino acid, for use in the therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of an imbalance in the metabolic use of amino acid resources from the body or from nutrition in a subject having an inflammation or an infection, wherein the combination is to be administered enterally.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: N.V. NutriciaInventors: Klaske van Norren, Johannes Adrianus Cornelis Peters, Mirian Lansink
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Patent number: 8278342Abstract: This invention provides methods of inhibiting replication of a poxvirus by contacting a poxvirus with a compound having formula XVII which in turn reduce, inhibit, or abrogate poxvirus DNA polymerase activity and/or its interaction with its processivity factor. Formula XVII can be utilized to treat humans and animals suffering from a poxvirus infection. Pharmaceutical compositions for treating poxvirus infected subjects are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: The Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaInventor: Robert P. Ricciardi
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Patent number: 8277807Abstract: The invention provides combinations comprising (or consisting essentially of) one or more ancillary compound(s) and a compound of the formula (I): or salts, tautomers, solvates and N-oxides thereof; wherein R1 is hydroxy or hydrogen; R2 is hydroxy; methoxy or hydrogen; provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is hydroxy; R3 is selected from hydrogen; halogen; cyano; optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyl and optionally substituted C1-5 hydrocarbyloxy; R4 is selected from hydrogen; a group —(O)n—R7 where n is 0 or 1 and R7 is an optionally substituted acyclic C1-5 hydrocarbyl group or a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having 3 to 7 ring members; halogen; cyano; hydroxy; amino; and optionally substituted mono- or di-C1-5 hydrocarbyl-amino; or R3 and R4 together form a monocyclic carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring of 5 to 7 ring members; and NR5R6 forms an optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclic group having 8 to 12 ring members of which up to 5 ring members are heteroatoms selected from oxygType: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Astex Therapeutics LimitedInventors: Neil James Gallagher, John Francis Lyons, Neil Thomas Thompson, Stephen Murray Yule, Christopher William Murray
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Publication number: 20120245166Abstract: Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Southern Research InstituteInventors: Maurizio Grimaldi, Judith Varady Hobrath, Subramaniam Ananthan, Joseph A. Maddry
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Publication number: 20120245213Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of human type I taste receptor subunit 3 (hT1R3). Such materials and methods are useful for the screening and preparation of compositions and methods for the treatment of carbohydrate and lipid metabolic diseases and disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Bedrich Mosinger, Emeline Maillet, Robert Margolskee
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Patent number: 8263128Abstract: Spray dried solid dispersions comprising a sparingly soluble drug and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) provide increased aqueous solubility and/or biavailability in a use environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Bend Research, Inc.Inventors: William J. Curatolo, Scott M. Herbig, James A. S. Nightingale
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Publication number: 20120225873Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The compounds have a substituents chosen from -L-C(?O)OH, -L-CH?CHC(?O)OH, -L-C(?O)NH2, -L-C(?O)NH(C1-3 alkyl), -L-C(?O)N(C1-3 alkyl)2, -L-S(?O)2(C1-3alkyl), -L-S(?O)2NH2, -L-S(?O)2N(C1-3 alkyl)2, -L-S(?O)2NH(C1-3 alkyl), -L-C(?O)NHOH, -L-C(?O)CH2NH2, -L-C(?O)CH2OH, -L-C(?O)CH2SH, -L-C(?O)NHCN, -L-NHC(?O)ORo, -L-C(?O)NHRo, -L-NH(C?O)NHRo, -L-C(?O)N(Ro)2, -L-NH(C?O)N(Ro)2, -L-sulfo, -L-(2,6 difluorophenol), -L-phosphono, and -L-tetrazolyl, where L is a linker.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Myrexis, Inc.Inventors: Rachel Slade, Yevgeniya Klimova, Robert J. Halter, Ashantai J. Yungai, Warren S. Weiner, Ruth J. Walton, Jon Adam Willardsen, Mark B. Anderson, Kenton Zavitz
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Publication number: 20120214770Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substituted benzofurans, benzothiophenes, and indoles and their use as tubulin polymerisation inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: BIONOMICS LIMITEDInventors: JASON HUGH CHAPLIN, GURMIT SINGH GILL, DAMIAN WOJCIECH GROBELNY, BERNARD LUKE FLYNN, GABRIEL KREMMIDIOTIS
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Patent number: 8247407Abstract: The invention relates to medicine, in particular to searching and developing novel medicinal agent for treating pancreatic diabetes. The invention is based on the development of more effective and less toxic medicinal agents based on indole derivatives which exhibit antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic activity and insulin resistance-improving actions and the structure of which differs from the structure of traditionally used compounds. The inventive indole derivatives are also low-toxic and easily tolerated.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Zakrytoe Artsionernoe Obschestvo “Masterclone”Inventors: Alexander Victorovich Demin, Vitaly Afanasievich Martianov, Alexander Mihaylovich Shuster
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Patent number: 8236292Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-formulations comprising low viscosity, non-liquid crystalline, mixtures of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid and/or at least one tocopherol; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one biocompatible, oxygen containing, low viscosity organic solvent; wherein at least one bioactive agent is dissolved or dispersed in the low viscosity mixture and wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The preformulations are suitable for generating parenteral, non-parenteral and topical depot compositions for sustained release of active agents. The invention additionally relates to a method of delivery of an active agent comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention, a method of treatment comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention and the use of a preformulation of the invention in a method for the manufacture of a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Camurus ABInventors: Krister Thuresson, Fredrik Tiberg, Markus Johansson, Ian Harwigsson, Fredrik Joabsson, Markus Johnsson
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Patent number: 8236755Abstract: The present invention relates to pre-formulations comprising low viscosity, non-liquid crystalline, mixtures of: a) at least one neutral diacyl lipid and/or at least one tocopherol; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one biocompatible, oxygen containing, low viscosity organic solvent; wherein at least one opioid bioactive agent is dissolved or dispersed in the low viscosity mixture and wherein the pre-formulation forms, or is capable of forming, at least one liquid crystalline phase structure upon contact with an aqueous fluid. The preformulations are suitable for generating parenteral, non-parenteral and topical depot compositions for sustained release of active agents. The invention additionally relates to a method of delivery of an active agent comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention, a method of treatment comprising administration of a preformulation of the invention and the use of a preformulation of the invention in a method for the manufacture of a medicament.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Camurus ABInventors: Krister Thuresson, Fredrik Tiberg, Markus Johansson, Ian Harwigsson, Fredrik Joabsson, Markus Johnsson
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Publication number: 20120196884Abstract: The present invention relates to sulphonamide derivatives, whith a urea moiety. The invention also relates to the use of the derivatives as inhibitors of collagen receptor integrins, especially ?2?1 integrin inhibitors e.g. in connection with diseases and medical conditions that involve the action of cells and platelets expressing collagen receptors, their use as a medicament, e.g. for the treatment of thrombosis, inflammation, cancer and vascular diseases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and a process for preparing them. The sulphonamide derivatives have the general formula (I) or (I?).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BIOTIE THERAPIES CORPORATIONInventors: Jarkko Tapani Koivunen, Jani Korhonen, Anne Marjamäki, Liisa Nissinen, Marjo Pihlavisto, Olli Taneli Pentikäinen
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Patent number: 8232313Abstract: The present invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions containing 1-methyl-D-tryptophan and its utility to enhance rejection of tumor or virus-infected cells or to delay the progression of tumor growth. The present invention shows that pharmaceutical compositions containing 1-methyl-D-tryptophan enhance the efficacy of alternative antitumor or antiviral treatments such as chemotherapy, vaccination or cytokine therapy.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Georgia Health Sciences UniversityInventors: David Munn, Andrew Mellor
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Publication number: 20120190680Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of use are disclosed for heteroaryl amide analogues of formula Ia and/or Ib: In certain embodiments, the heteroaryl amide analogues are agonists and/or ligands of dopamine receptors and may be useful, inter alia, for the treatment of a condition responsive to P2X7 receptor modulation, for example, pain, inflammation, a neurological or neurodegenerative disorder, a cardiovascular disorder, an ocular disorder or an immune system disorder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: H. LUNDBECK A/SInventors: Rajagopal Bakthavatchalam, David C. Ihle, Scott M. Capitosti, David J. Wustrow, Jun Yuan
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Patent number: 8227451Abstract: The present invention relates to new phenylacetic acid inhibitors of cyclooxygenase activity, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Auspex PharmaceuticalsInventors: Thomas G. Gant, Manouchehr M. Shahbaz
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Patent number: 8222425Abstract: The present application describes organic compounds that are useful for the treatment, prevention and/or amelioration of human diseases.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Novartis AGInventors: Shawn D. Britt, Lech Andrzej Ciszewski, Jiping Fu, Subramanian Karur, Yugang Liu, Peichao Lu, David Thomas Parker, Mahavir Prashad, Prakash Raman, Pascal Rigollier, Mohindra Seepersaud, Aregahegn Yifru, Rui Zheng
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Publication number: 20120178724Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, novel methods and formulations are provided for treating and preventing the incidence of drug-induced pro-arrhythmia, including torsades de pointes. The methods and formulations comprise a combination of a drug that induces torsade de pointes, such as Class III antiarrhythmics, certain antimicrobials, antihistamines, antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics, with an aspirin and/or a statin. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods for treatment comprise azimilide and aspirin and/or a statin. These compositions may be administered by different routes, including orally. In certain embodiments where the antiarrhythmic is azimilide it may be administered orally in a dose of about 25 mg to about 300 mg.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: WARNER CHILCOTT COMPANY, LLCInventors: Joseph Michael Sprafka, II, Jose Mauro Goulart-Brum
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Publication number: 20120177588Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition contains, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound from Formula (I). A method of using the composition, for reducing or preventing pigmenting, and/or whitening and/or lightening of the skin is described, as well as novel compounds from Formula (I?) that are included in Formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: CHANEL PARFUMS BEAUTEInventors: Jean-Roger Desmurs, Sabine Delaire
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Patent number: 8211935Abstract: Heterocyclic derivatives act as Ca channel antagonists. The compositions are useful for treating or relieving Ca channel mediated conditions.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Andreas P. Termin, Esther Ann Martinborough, Nicole Hilgraf, Charles J. Cohen, Corey Anderson
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Patent number: 8207217Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of the mono-sodium salt of D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, their use in the treatment of various diseases and conditions, and processes for their preparation. In particular, the present invention relates the crystal modification 1 (polymorphic form F), the crystal modification 2 (polymorphic form I), and the crystal modification 3 (polymorphic form X) of the mono-sodium salt of D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Apotex Technologies IncInventors: Tim Fat Tam, Blaise N'Zemba, Regis Leung-Toung, Yingsheng Wang, Yanqing Zhao, Lily Yu
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Publication number: 20120157420Abstract: A method of administering one or multiple medications to human patients with CNS injury through oral or parenteral (including transdermal, intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular) routes. Inflammatory and immunological processes have been shown to cause secondary damage to CNS tissues in individuals with acute CNS injury. The present invention administers one or more of the following medications, which have properties that mitigate the inflammatory and immunological processes that lead to secondary CNS damage, via trans-dermal absorption: a statin compound (e.g., a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), a progesterone compound, or a cholinesterase inhibiting compound, among others, either alone or in combination with other compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Eric B Schneider
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Publication number: 20120156255Abstract: A polymeric matrix for delivery of an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor such as a statin to tissue such as cardiac tissue in need thereof for the treatment or prevention of a disease or defect such as atrial fibrillation has been developed. In the preferred embodiment, a statin is delivered by means of a patch sutured to cardiac tissue at the time of cardiothoracic surgery. In the most preferred embodiment, the patch is a biodegradable material providing controlled or sustained release over a prolonged period of time, such as a week. Suitable materials include extracellular matrix, or other biodegradable hydrogels or polymeric materials providing sustained or controlled release of statin at the site of application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Jaipal Singh, Nicolas Chronos
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Publication number: 20120149752Abstract: The teachings provided herein generally relate to formulations, systems, and methods that have the ability to remit deficiencies and imbalances in a subject's serotonin and dopamine levels. The teachings relate to the preparation and uses of a formulation comprising a serotonergic agent or dopaminergic agent in a form capable of oral transmucosal delivery to a subject. The formulation includes a flavoring agent and a carrier base. The flavoring agent functions as a taste indicator of the endpoint of a taste titration of the serotonergic or dopaminergic agent for a subject receiving an oral administration of the formulation in the form of a taste titration, and the endpoint is indicated to the subject by a change in the intensity of the flavor of the flavoring agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventor: PIETR HITZIG
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Publication number: 20120142750Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the control of the generation of regulatory T cells (Tregs) and uses thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Wei Chen, Bruce R. Blazar, David Munn, Andrew Mellor
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Patent number: 8193237Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof. The compound or a salt thereof has an inhibitory activity on IKK? and is therefore useful as preventive and/or therapeutic agent for a disease associated with IKK?. In the formula, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an aryl group, a hydroxy group, or the like; R2 represents a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkynyl group, or the like; and m represents 0, 1, 2, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Enomoto, Kenji Kawashima, Kazuhiro Kudou, Minoru Yamamoto, Masaaki Murai, Takaaki Inaba, Noriko Ishizaka
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Patent number: 8193152Abstract: An immunomodulatory compound is administered to a patient having, or at risk of a hemorrhagic viral infection.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Eric C. Mossel, Cynthia W. Tuthill, Alfred R. Rudolph, Clarence J. Peters
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Publication number: 20120129829Abstract: The present invention relates to novel indole derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.Inventors: Santosh C. Sinha, Smita S. Bhat, Ken Chow, Michael M. Garst, Wha Bin Im
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Publication number: 20120129800Abstract: The present invention concerns an agent for prevention and treatment of pityriasis. The agent according to the present invention comprises at least one transaminase inhibitor effectively inhibiting the transamination process which is of pathogenetic relevance for the disease, prevents a recurrence of the disease and which protects the human skin flora. Upon release into the environment, no resistances are induced in other fungi.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Justus-Liebig-Universitat GiessenInventor: Peter Mayser
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Publication number: 20120122942Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful compounds which are antagonists of the 5-oxo-ETE receptors, such as the OXE receptor. These compounds have use as therapeutic and/or prophylactic agents for diseases characterized by tissue eosinophilia, such as inflammatory conditions including respiratory diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, to the use of such compounds and compositions as medicaments, and to therapeutic methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: William S. Powell, Joshua Rokach
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Publication number: 20120115778Abstract: Methods for treating eating disorders associated with excessive weight gain, suppressing appetite, reducing body weight, or treating obesity in an animal by administering one or more antagonists of the serotonin Htr1a or Htr2b receptor, or a Tph2 inhibitor are provided, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Gerard Karsenty, Vijay Yadav, Franck Oury
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Publication number: 20120108617Abstract: Disclosed is bucindolol substantially free of its R-stereoisomer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include bucindolol substantially free of its R-stereoisomer or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also disclosed are methods of treating a patient that involve administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition of the present invention. Formula (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Arca Biopharma, Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Bristow, Jonathan D. Port
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Publication number: 20120107300Abstract: Cannabinoid compositions and methods of administering said cannabinoid compositions are disclosed. The cannabinoid compositions disclosed herein include compounds which have been strategically selected to eliminate, or least mitigate, one of the negative side effects associated with consuming cannabinoids. A daytime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has on a patient's daily operations and activities. A nighttime formula includes compounds aimed at nullifying the negative side effects that cannabinoid consumption has a patient's sleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventor: Jeffrey Nathan Schirripa
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Patent number: 8168669Abstract: Disclosed is an agent for use in the treatment or prevention of inflammatory bowel disease. Also disclosed is an agent for inhibiting the production of TNF-?. A therapeutic or prophylactic agent for inflammatory bowel disease comprising at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of lysine, histidine, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophan, glutamine, glycine, cysteine, cystine and threonine, the amino acid being administered at a dose of 0.1 to 4000 mg/kg per day; and a TNF-? production inhibitor comprising an amino acid selected from the group consisting of histidine, phenylalanine and tryptophan, the amino acid being administered at a dose of 0.1 to 4000 mg/kg per day.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Hideki Matsumoto, Tomohisa Okutsu, Tomoko Takeda, Hideki Suzuki, Tetsuo Yano, Masaki Hashimoto, Miho Ono, Manabu Suzuki
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Publication number: 20120101143Abstract: The invention provides compositions, pharmaceutical preparations and methods for increasing activity (e.g., ion transport) of the mutant cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein (mutant-CFTR), e.g., DF508 CFTR, G551D-CFTR, G1349D-CFTR, or D1152H-CFTR, that are useful for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF). The compositions and pharmaceutical preparations of the invention may comprise one or more phenylglycine-containing compounds or sulfonamide-containing compounds of the invention, or an analog or derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Inventors: Alan Verkman, R. Kiplin Guy, Nicoletta Pedemonte, Luis J.V. Galietta
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Patent number: 8163932Abstract: Disclosed are substituted indolealkanoic acids useful in the treatment of chronic complications arising from diabetes mellitus. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of treatment employing the compounds, as well as methods for their synthesis.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Alinea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Lee Jones, David Gunn, John Howard Jones, Michael C. Van Zandt
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Publication number: 20120095071Abstract: Substantially pure 3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid free acid is synthesized by converting the free acid to 3-(3-indolyl)propionic acid calcium salt (3-IPA calcium), precipitating and washing, and then reconverting the 3-IPA calcium to the free acid. 3-IPA calcium is suitable for use in pharmaceutical compositions in tablet and sustained-release dosage forms. 3-IPA calcium can be used to inhibit the cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta protein on cells, to treat fibrillogenic diseases in a mammal, and to treat diseases or conditions in which free radicals or oxidative stress plays a role.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: INTELLECT NEUROSCIENCES INC.Inventor: Norman H. Rogers
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Publication number: 20120095000Abstract: Compositions and methods for treatment and prevention of disorders and conditions characterized by reduced TGF-? signaling are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicants: SRI International, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Anton Wyss-Coray, Mary J. Tanga
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Publication number: 20120088793Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that may be modulators of 5-HT receptors, and methods of making and using same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Shomir Ghosh, Gali Golan, Boaz Inbal, Vincent Jacques, Mercedes Lobera
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Publication number: 20120077748Abstract: The subject invention provides therapeutic compositions, and uses thereof for the treatment or amelioration of injury to small intestine mucosa. In preferred embodiments, the composition comprises one or more nutrients and/or electrolytes that acquire or retain considerable absorptive capacity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Sadasivan VIDYASAGAR, Paul Okunieff, Lurong Zhang
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Patent number: 8143259Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula I as follows: wherein A, B, L, Q, R1, R2, and R3 are defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, NVInventors: Raymond W. Colburn, Scott L. Dax, Christopher M. Flores, Donald W. Ludovici, Jay M. Matthews, Mingde Xia, Xiaoqing Xu, Mark A. Youngman, Bin Zhu
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Patent number: 8143291Abstract: The invention provides well-defined aryl and/or heteroaryl substituted indoles that are useful as sphingosine-1-phosphate agonists or antagonists. As such, the compounds described herein are useful in treating a wide variety of disorders associated with modulation of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Allergan, Inc.Inventors: Richard L. Beard, Haiqing Yuan, John E. Donello
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Patent number: 8138221Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable crystalline and amorphous salts of D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan as well as processes for their manufacture, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their uses in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of various conditions and/or diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan potassium salt (1:1), D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan lithium salt (1:1), D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan calcium salt (2:1), D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan magnesium salt (2:1), and D-isoglutamyl-D-tryptophan organic ammonium salts (1:1).Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: Tim Fat Tam, Blaise N'Zemba, Regis Leung-Toung, Yingsheng Wang, Yanqing Zhao, Lily Yu
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Publication number: 20120064160Abstract: This invention discloses an orally administered pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of elevated levels of cholesterol and related conditions comprising a statin and fenofibrate in the form of microparticles of solid fenofibrate that are stabilized by phospholipid as a surface active substance, wherein a therapeutically effective amount of the composition provides the statin and a quantity of fenofibrate to a fasted human patient that is greater than 80% of the quantity of fenofibrate provided by the same amount of the composition when administered to the same patient who has been fed a high fat meal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Jagotec AGInventors: Pol-Henri Guivarc'h, Indu Parikh, Robert A. Snow
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Publication number: 20120058962Abstract: A buccal and/or sublingual formulation comprising one or more active compounds; and a buccal matrix which releases the active compounds at a predetermined rate for transport across the buccal and/or sublingual membranes, wherein the rate of release of the active compounds is either (A) the same or substantially the same rate at which the active compounds are transported across the buccal and/or sublingual membranes; or (B) a rate which releases the active compounds over an extended period as required by the therapeutic affect or treatment window for those active compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2010Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Lingual Conseqna Pty Ltd.Inventors: Alistair Cumming, Lance Sparrow, David Kannar
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Publication number: 20120053196Abstract: The present disclosure provides products including an endocrine treatment product and a statin as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use in therapy. Further, there is provided a method of treatment of a mammalian breast cancer subject, comprising simultaneous, separate or sequential administration of therapeutically effective amounts of a statin and an endocrine treatment product.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Karin Jirström, Donal J. Brennan