Benzene Ring Containing Patents (Class 514/646)
  • Publication number: 20110218102
    Abstract: A water-dispersible particle is provided that includes organic origin potash in an amount ranging from 5% to 99.9% by weight of the total dry weight of the particle. A binder component is present in an amount from 1% to 95% by weight. The organic origin potash and the binder component on that contact with water causes particle dispersion into more than 100 pieces. A process for making a water-dispersible particle includes mechanical aggregation of the potash into a pellet. A binder component is present in the particle in an amount ranging from 1% to 95% by weight. The potash and the binder component are present in a form such that contact with water causes particle dispersion into more than 100 pieces. The pellet is then dried and ready to be applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: The Andersons, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Anderson, Timothy D. Birthisel
  • Patent number: 8013002
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Publication number: 20110212173
    Abstract: There is described a pharmaceutical composition for controlled release of an active compound wherein the active compound is selected from the group comprising tramadol, resveratrol, acetaminophen, xorphanol, cinfenoac, furcloprofen, bismuth subsalicylate, enofelast, triflusal, ketorfanol, indriline, furofenac, cizolirtine, dacemazine, demelverine, and fenethazine, and derivatives and/or combinations thereof for the treatment or alleviation of depression. More particularly, there is described an abuse resistant pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of inter alia, depression and controlled release pharmaceutical compositions of related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: e-Therapeutics Ple
    Inventors: Malcolm Philip Young, Olusola Clement Idowu, Philip McKeown
  • Publication number: 20110207761
    Abstract: A composition formulated for diversion- and/or abuse-resistance, includes at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), each present in an acidic form, a first compound capable of coupling to the acidic form of the API to form a complex, where the resulting complex is resistant to separation by conventional separation methods, and a second compound capable of preferentially coupling to the first compound to thereby release the API from the complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Mikhail Viktorovich Losev, Alexandr Vasilievich Troisky, Michael Libman, Vadim Zolotarsky
  • Patent number: 8003704
    Abstract: Use is disclosed of (a) an AlDH-inhibitory amount of a Trp metabolite, or an analogue or derivative thereof or (b) a bioprecursor thereof, or (c) a potentiator of (a) and/or (b), in the preparation of a medicament for treating alcoholism and/or alcohol dependence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Abdulla Abu-Bakr Badawy
  • Patent number: 8003701
    Abstract: A method of treating or inhibiting, in particular, pain caused by inflammation in a mammal by administering to the mammal an effective inflammatory pain alleviating amount of a (1RS,3RS,6RS)-6-dimethyl-aminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-diol compound, preferably in the form of a physiologically acceptable salt, such as the hydrochloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Schiene, Guenther Haase, Babette-Yvonne Koegel, Elmar Friderichs, Ulrich Jahnel
  • Patent number: 8003702
    Abstract: This invention is directed to substituted aryl compounds, which are linked to a substituted indole moiety by various linkers, and the kynurenine/kynuramine-like metabolites of these agents, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds. This invention further is directed to the pharmaceutical use of the compounds for inhibiting GSK3? kinase and/or modulating N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) channel activities for the treatment of neurodegenerative and other disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) Ltd.
    Inventors: Tal Peleg-Shulman, Moshe Laudon, Dorah Daily
  • Publication number: 20110195995
    Abstract: Estrogen-receptor positive and progesterone-receptor positive breast cancer treatment can be optimized by determining the level of expression of genes in a breast sample from a human having an estrogen-receptor positive and progesterone-receptor positive breast cancer that identify a human with an increased likelihood of recurrence of the breast cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: James L. Wittliff, Daniel Allan Kerr, II
  • Publication number: 20110195979
    Abstract: A compound of formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1 to R4 and Ar are as defined in description and in claims, can be used as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventors: Li Chen, Xianfeng Lin, Zongxing Qiu, Guozhi Tang, Lisha Wang, Jim Zhen Wu, Wengang Yang
  • Publication number: 20110195116
    Abstract: This invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form for the delivery of at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or the pharmaceutically active salts and isomers thereof, to a desired absorption location of the human or animal body, preferably the gastrointestinal tract, in a predetermined rate-modulated manner. The dosage form is orally ingestible and is in the form of a multi-layered tablet preferably three layers and each layer includes an API or capsule containing a multiplicity of multi-layered granules. Each layer contains one or more APIs mixed or blended with at least one and preferably a matrix of polymers and, where appropriate, excipients, which, in use, inhibit release of an API in a region of the gastrointestinal tract other than the desired absorption location and, thus, facilitate release of the API in a rate controlled manner when in the desired absorption location. Methods of manufacturing said dosage form are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ADCOCK INGRAM HEALTHCARE PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Kim Melissa Hobbs, Viness Pillay, Yahya Essop Choonara, Bradley Ryan Parsons
  • Publication number: 20110189269
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a once daily extended release pharmaceutical preparation of Tramadol or its acceptable pharmaceutical salts. The preparation provides, effective blood concentration for a period of about 24 hours with reduced peak concentrations. It is characterized that effective Tramadol levels appear within the first hours after administration, the time to maximal Tramadol content Tmax is at least 10 hours and the peak Tramadol concentration is less than three times the concentration obtained after 24 hours of said administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: GALEPHAR PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur M. Deboeck, Francis Vanderbist, Antonio Sereno
  • Publication number: 20110189210
    Abstract: The present invention aims at provision of a method for inhibiting remnant lipoprotein production and a remnant lipoprotein production inhibitor, which includes administering a compound having a CETP inhibitory activity to an administration subject. The remnant lipoprotein production inhibitor of the present invention contains a compound having a CETP inhibitory activity as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Japan Tobacco Inc.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Okamoto, Noboru Furukawa, Tomohiko Sasase
  • Patent number: 7989500
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel cycloalkylmethylamine analogs, and methods of preparing cycloalkylmethylamine analogs. The present invention also provides methods of using cycloalkylmethylamine analogs and compositions of cycloalkylmethylamine analogs. The pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of the present invention can be advantageously used for treating and/or preventing obesity and obesity related co-morbid indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Reviva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Laxminarayan Bhat, Seema Rani Bhat
  • Patent number: 7989501
    Abstract: The present invention features methods of treating a mammalian subject having renal cancer by administration of certain dimethylsulfonate compounds, such as a 4-[bis[2-[(methylsulfonyl)oxy]ethyl]amino]-benzaldehyde. The present invention further features administration protocols and dosing schedules for methods of treating patients having renal cancer and pharmaceutical compositions suitable for use in the treatment methods provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Susan D. Mertins, Susan Elaine Bates, David G. Covell, Geoffrey W. Patton, Melinda G. Hollingshead, Rao Vishnuvajjalla
  • Patent number: 7989499
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of modulating the activity of an isoform of manganese superoxide dismutase which is useful for the treatment of diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases and heart failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: MitoTek, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Q. Anziano
  • Patent number: 7973076
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions having, as active ingredients, a stilbene derivative and a platinum coordination compound which is highly efficacious and highly safe for treating tumors, particularly for the treatment of solid or malignant tumors and thus methods of cancer and tumor treatment using the composition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Morinaga, Yukio Nihei, Yasuyo Suga, Manabu Suzuki, Kazuo Ohishi, Akira Okano
  • Publication number: 20110158983
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, this invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, side effects from treatments for cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, e.g., mucositis therapies (e.g., for oral mucositis; digestive mucositis; esophageal mucositis; intestinal mucositis). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides cytoprotection products that may be used either alone or in combination with other medical therapies such as cancer chemotherapies and radiation therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Newell Bascomb, John Maki, Fredric S. Young
  • Publication number: 20110160228
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) below in which: —R1 and R3 represent, independently of one another, a methoxy group optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, —R2 and R4 represent, independently of one another, a hydrogen atom or a methoxy group optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms, —A represents a ring chosen from the group comprising aryl and heteroaryl groups, said ring possibly being substituted by or fused to a heterocycle, —X represents a nitrogen atom or a CH group, and —Z1 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, preferably fluorine, and —Z2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, preferably fluorine, a C1 to C4 alkyl group, an aryl group or a —CN, —SO2NR12R13, —SO2R9, —COOR15 or —COR15 group, and also to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, the isomers thereof and the prodrugs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Mouâd Alami, Samir Messaoudi, Abdallah Hamze, Olivier Provot, Jean-Daniel Brion, Jian-Miao Liu, Jérôme Bignon, Joanna Bakala
  • Publication number: 20110150766
    Abstract: A transdermal patch having a top region containing an antagonist followed by a bottom region containing an agonist, whereby the bottommost end of the bottom region is secured to the skin of the patient for delivering a prescribed dosage of agonist to the patient over a predetermined period of time, the antagonist will be released by migrating or moving from the top region through the bottom region to the patient to prevent overdose. Visual indicators are provided in the patch for changing color to separately indicate the operation of the patch, delivery of prescribed dosage, and/or overdosage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Robert B. Royds
  • Publication number: 20110152379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for controlling aging and/or extending lifespan. More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition containing dapsone as an effective component for controlling aging and/or extending lifespan, in which when applying the composition according to the present invention to an object, the effect of controlling aging or extending lifespan is excellent. Specifically, the treatment of dapsone (DDS) increases the lifespan of C. elegans not depending upon daf-16 and delays aging process, and reduces the activity of cytoplasmic dual oxidase 1 (Duox1) and mitochondria complex V protein. In addition, dapsone can maintain the low oxygen uptake rate in C. elegans thereby reducing ROS formation. In addition, ROS production by paraquat that is an inducing material of oxidative stress is reduced by treating dapsone and the sensitivity of paraquat is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Sang Chul Park, Junho Lee, Sung Chun Cho, Moon Cheol Park, Yun Je Cho
  • Patent number: 7964730
    Abstract: The invention provides novel ?2 adrenergic receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with ?2 adrenergic receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Linsell, John R. Jacobsen, Daisuke Roland Saito
  • Publication number: 20110142931
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tablet capable of being chewed or disintegrated in the oral cavity, which comprises a pharmaceutically active ingredient, and a matrix comprising directly compressible dextrose monohydrate and sucralose, said tablet being substantially fat free and said matrix being substantially free of non-saccharide, water soluble polymeric binders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Frank J. Bunick, Joseph Luber
  • Patent number: 7960588
    Abstract: Sphingosine-1-phosphate analogs that are potent, and selective agonists at one or more S1P receptors, specifically the S1P1 receptor type are provided. The disclosed compounds include an optional phosphate moiety as well as compounds with hydrolysis-resistant phosphate surrogates such as phosphonates, alpha-substituted phosphonates, and phosphothionates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Kevin R. Lynch, Timothy L. Macdonald
  • Patent number: 7955619
    Abstract: An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Inspirion Delivery Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Manish S. Shah, Ray J. Difalco
  • Publication number: 20110123517
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical implant may include a pharmaceutical and at least one excipient, and may be configured to be implanted in a body of a patient. The at least one excipient may dissolve after implantation of the pharmaceutical implant in the body of the patient and release the pharmaceutical. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant includes at least two pharmaceuticals. The at least one excipient may be selected to provide a desired release profile of the pharmaceutical. For example, the pharmaceutical implant may be configured to dissolve and release the pharmaceutical over a length of time between about one day and about 30 days. In some examples, the pharmaceutical implant may be implanted in the body of the patient proximate to an implantable medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Genevieve L. Gallagher, Kimberly Chaffin, Zhongping C. Yang
  • Patent number: 7947743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of agomelatine, or N-[2-(7-methoxy-1-naphthyl)ethyl]acetamide, on its own or in association, in obtaining medicaments intended for the treatment of bipolar disorders, especially bipolar disorders of types I and II, and more especially bipolar disorders of type I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Les Laboratories Servier
    Inventors: Christian De Bodinat, Elisabeth Mocaer
  • Publication number: 20110118307
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating disease caused by infectious agents, particularly tuberculosis. In particular, methods and compositions comprising substituted ethylene diamines for the treatment of infectious diseases are provided. In one embodiment, these methods and compositions are used for the treatment of mycobacterial infections, including, but not limited to, tuberculosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Marina Nikolaevna PROTOPOPOVA, Richard Edward Lee, Richard Allan Slayden, Clifton E. Barry, III, Elena Bogatcheva, Leo Einck
  • Publication number: 20110110871
    Abstract: Certain novel substituted 3-(phenoxymethyl) benzyl amines and personal care compositions comprising such, which are particularly beneficial for skin lightening and achieving evenness of color, especially for face and underarm skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: CONOPCO, INC., D/B/A UNILEVER
    Inventors: Jose Guillermo ROSA, Bijan HARICHIAN, John Steven BAJOR, Carol Annette BOSKO, Diana Jean DRENNAN, John Chun-Sing NIP
  • Patent number: 7935825
    Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; wherein A, X, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Burk, Sophie Beauchemin
  • Patent number: 7932420
    Abstract: The present invention provides wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C10 alkoxy, OH and NR4R5; R2 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C10 alkyl and (CH2)nOH; R3 is selected from the group consisting of C1-C10 alkyl, heteroaryl, e.g. thienyl, furanyl and pyridyl, phenyl, mono, -di-, tri-substituted phenyl and heteroaryl; R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-C10 alkyl, C1-C10 alkyl hydroxyl; m is 0 or an integer from 1 to 3 and n is an integer of from 1 to 4. These compounds are useful in lowering intraocular pressure and/or treating glaucoma or providing neuroprotection to the eye of a human patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert M. Burk
  • Publication number: 20110091537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid oral pharmaceutical form, with modified release of at least one active ingredient, containing at least microparticles containing said active ingredient and at least one viscosifying agent in a form isolated from said microparticles of active ingredient, characterized in that said microparticles possess an average diameter ranging from 100 to 600 ?m, and are formed by a core containing at least said active ingredient and coated with at least one coating layer, said core being formed by a support particle covered by a layer comprising at least said active ingredient, said coating layer being formed by a material composed of at least 25 to 70% by weight relative to the total weight of said coating, of at least one polymer A insoluble in water, 30 to 75% by weight relative to the total weight of said coating, of at least one polymer B insoluble in water below pH 5 and soluble in water above pH 7, and 0 to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of said coating, of at
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Flamel Technologies
    Inventors: Catherine Castan, Anne-Sophie DAVIAUD-VENET
  • Publication number: 20110092602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable taste masked orally disintegrating pharmaceutical composition of tramadol comprising of 3% to 30% w/w of tramadol, 2% to 30% w/w of an ion exchange resin, 0.01 to about 2% w/w of binder and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients to equal 100% w/w, wherein the binder used is gelatin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Nitin Shivcharan Laddha, Sushrut K. Kulkarni, Sunilendu Bushan Roy
  • Publication number: 20110086088
    Abstract: Compositions useful for treatment of a wide range of skin disorders including: pre-cancerous lesions, keratotic lesions, superficial basal cell carcinomae; squamous cell carcinomae; malignant melanoma, and radiation-induced burns. In some embodiments the treatments comprise contacting human or other mammalian skin with a composition according to the disclosure. In other embodiments, administration of compositions provided is by injection. Some embodiments provide for preventive use of compositions provided towards preventing some forms of skin cancer and skin cancer-related disorders by repeated application to healthy-looking skin. Methods for providing the compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Don Wayne Berry
  • Publication number: 20110086818
    Abstract: The invention features methods, compositions, and kits for selective inhibition of pain-and itch sensing neurons (nociceptors and pruriceptors) by drug molecules of small molecule weight, while minimizing effects on non-pain-sensing neurons or other types of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicants: Presidents and Fellows of Harvard College, The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Bean, Clifford J. Woolf
  • Publication number: 20110081430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an NF?B-inhibitor and a tropoelastin promoter, and methods of treating signs of skin aging using said compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Simarna Kaur, Michael Southall, Samantha Tucker-Samaras
  • Publication number: 20110082176
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-naturally occurring polyphenol compounds that upregulate the expression of Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I). The disclosed compositions and methods can be used for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol or lipid related disorders, such as, e.g., atherosclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventors: Norman C.W. Wong, Joseph E.L. Tucker, Henrik C. Hansen, Fabrizio S. Chiacchia, David McCaffrey
  • Publication number: 20110076325
    Abstract: An abuse resistant oral pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a barrier layer, comprising a first polymer; a diffusion layer, comprising a second polymer, substantially covering the barrier layer, wherein the diffusion layer is bonded to the barrier layer and comprises a drug that is substantially homogeneously distributed within the second polymer and diffuses from the diffusion layer within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract; and optionally an expansion layer comprising an expandable polymer, wherein the expansion layer is substantially covered by the barrier layer. Methods of making the same and methods of using the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: ABUSE DETERRENT PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Manish S. SHAH, Ray Difalco
  • Publication number: 20110071142
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of identifying small molecule candidate agents capable of modulating transcription factor function such that the function/expression of a target transcription factor and/or proteins downstream of this target protein comprises the screening of small molecule libraries using in silico high throughput docking for candidate small molecules/agents that are selectively identified for their ability to target and disrupt the transcription factor-DNA interface through unique transcription factor and/or DNA descriptors that are defined within a pharmacophore, and then testing/evaluating the candidate agents identified above through one or more in vitro assays for their ability to modulate transcription factor function including expression of this target protein and/or proteins that are downstream of the target transcription factor. The present invention also relates to various compounds described herein (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Peter Oettgen, Alan C. Rigby, Towia Libermann
  • Patent number: 7910626
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonist in the treatment of heart diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Volker Brinkmann, Gilles Feutren, Robert Paul Hof
  • Patent number: 7910610
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods involving avoiding adverse drug interactions with fluvoxamine and pirfenidone or other moderate to strong inhibitors of CYP enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Intermune, Inc.
    Inventors: Williamson Ziegler Bradford, Javier Szwarcberg
  • Publication number: 20110065715
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for identifying compounds which modulate the interaction of Nogo and Nogo receptor (NgR). The present invention also provides compounds that modulate the interaction of Nogo and Nogo receptor (NgR), the use of such compounds and compositions in the treatment or amelioration of conditions diseases or disorders, such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, Schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Yale University
    Inventors: Stephen M. Strittmatter, Erik Gunther
  • Publication number: 20110065744
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting mucus secretion in an individual that includes administering an effective amount of a composition which comprises guaifenesin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Helmut Albrecht, K. Chul Kim, Bruce Rubin, Jeanclare Seagrave, Gail Solomon
  • Publication number: 20110065664
    Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorylation inhibitor compounds and methods of identifying and using them. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative disorders, especially cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: William G. Cance, Vita Golubovskaya, David A. Ostrov
  • Publication number: 20110060053
    Abstract: Crystalline modifications of (1R,3R,6R)-6-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-diol, (1S,3S,6S)-6-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-diol and mixtures thereof, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising these modifications, the use of these modifications as well as to a process for the enrichment of (1R,3R,6R)- or (1S,3S,6S)-6-dimethylaminomethyl-1-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexane-1,3-diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Applicant: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Gruss, Helmut Heinrich Buschmann
  • Publication number: 20110054035
    Abstract: This invention relates to therapeutic combinations comprising VEGF Trap and a stilbene derivative, and to methods for treatment of cancer comprising administration of such combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: AVENTIS PHARMA S.A.
    Inventors: Marie-Christine BISSERY, Patricia VRIGNAUD, Marielle CHIRON-BLONDEL, Brigitte DEMERS
  • Publication number: 20110052656
    Abstract: A process has been found which increases the efficiency and effectiveness of introducing antimicrobial compounds into complex biofilm matrices through the use of liposome carriers, thereby removing the biofouling in industrial water bearing systems, including piping, heat exchanges, condensers, filtration systems and fluid storage tanks. According to one embodiment of the invention, antimicrobial compound containing liposomes are added to water systems prone to biofouling and biofilm formation. The liposomes, being similar in composition to microbial membranes or cells, are readily incorporated into the existing biofilm. Once the antimicrobial compound containing liposomes become entrained with the biofilm matrix, the decomposition or programmed disintegration of the liposome proceeds. Thereafter, the biocidal aqueous core is released to react directly with the biofilm encased microorganisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Wilson Kurt Whitekettle, Gloria Jean Tafel, Qing Zhao, Linna Wang, Dorothy Reynolds, Paul Frail, Juan Jiang, David M. Polizzotti
  • Publication number: 20110046154
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound selected from an aminopeptidase-inhibiting compound and an azaindole compound for producing a drug for preventing or treating cancerous metastases in humans or animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Pierre Roux, Marion De Toledo, Jean-Paul Leonetti, Christelle Anguille
  • Patent number: 7893304
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that are useful for preventing or treating brain dysfunctions, motor dysfunctions, or urinary dysfunctions caused by the degeneration and/or loss of the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Meiji Dairies Corporation
    Inventors: Bang Luu, Dominique Bagnard, Mazen Hanbali, Masashi Yamada, Hiroto Suzuki
  • Patent number: 7888394
    Abstract: Pharmacological inhibition of fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity leads to increased levels of fatty acid amides. The alkylcarbamic acid aryl ester of Formula (I), KDS-4103, is a FAAH inhibitor. Described herein is a process for the preparation of the compound of Formula (I), characterization of polymorphs of the FAAH inhibitor, and their uses therof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: N.V. Organon
    Inventors: David Putman, Olivier Dasse
  • Publication number: 20110034562
    Abstract: The invention provides a selective Sigma 1 or Dopamine D3 receptor agonist or a 5HT2c receptor ligand for use in the treatment of symptoms of anxiety and/or depression associated with an affective disorder and/or symptoms associated with cognitive impairment disorder. Particularly useful are diphenhydramine derivatives of Formula (I) and particularly (2-[(4-butylsulfanylphenyl)-phenyl-methyl]sulfanyl-N,N-dimethyl-ethanamin) (Captodiamine).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Dublin
    Inventor: CIARAN REGAN