The Additional Oxygens Are In A -c(=o)o- Group Patents (Class 554/110)
  • Patent number: 10017453
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutically acceptable stable salt forms of 15-lipoxygenase products, such as 15-HETrE lysine salt, compositions comprising same and methods of making and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: DS BIOPHARMA LIMITED
    Inventors: Mehar Manku, David Coughlan, Bill Downes
  • Patent number: 9605163
    Abstract: Provided are aminoalcohol compounds for use as additives for paints and coatings. The compounds are of the formula (I): wherein x, R, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and RA are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: ANGUS CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Asghar Peera, Raymond J. Swedo, G. David Green, Esin G. Busche, John W. Quinn, Shreyas Bhide, Mahesh Sawant
  • Patent number: 9428446
    Abstract: A new process for the production of APMMEA (aminopropylmethylethanolamine) is proposed. This process comprises at least 2 steps in which MEAPN (monomethylethanolaminopropionitrile) is first produced from MMEA (monomethylethanol amine) and ACN (acrylonitrile) and then said MEAPN is hydrogenated to obtain the corresponding amine, the APMMEA compound. APMMEA may be then eventually purified by several known process, notably by distillation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Rhodia Operations
    Inventors: Yuhao Ma, Peijun Xu, Jieping Chen, Philippe Leconte, Ann Mu
  • Publication number: 20150148524
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of an amino acid analogue or a salt, solvate, derivative, isomer or tautomer thereof comprising the steps of: (i) subjecting an amino acid containing a metathesisable group to metathesis with a compound containing a complementary metathesisable group of formula (I) or (II): (Formulae (I), (II)) wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C4 alkyl; each R3 is either absent or independently selected from a heteroatom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl, and a substituted or unsubstituted C1 to C20 alkyl group interrupted by one or more heteroatoms; and each X is independently selected from H and an effector molecule; in the presence of a reagent to catalyse the metathesis to form a dicarba bridge between the amino acid containing a metathesisable group and the compound containing a complementary metathesisable group; and (ii) reducing the dicarba bridge to form a saturated dicarba bridge, wherein the reagent used to catalyse s
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Zhen Wang, Andrea Robinson, Nicolas Daniel Spiccia, William Roy Jackson
  • Patent number: 9012498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic lipid having one or more biodegradable groups located in the mid- or distal section of a lipidic moiety (e.g., a hydrophobic chain) of the cationic lipid. These cationic lipids may be incorporated into a lipid particle for delivering an active agent, such as a nucleic acid. The invention also relates to lipid particles comprising a neutral lipid, a lipid capable of reducing aggregation, a cationic lipid of the present invention, and optionally, a sterol. The lipid particle may further include a therapeutic agent such as a nucleic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Muthiah Manoharan, Martin Maier, Muthusamy Jayaraman, Shigeo Matsuda, Narayanannair K. Jayaprakash, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Akin Akinc, Thomas A. Baillie
  • Publication number: 20150094480
    Abstract: A bromine/nitro moiety linked into the backbone of an ester or other compound over a wide range of occurrence rates provides antimicrobial, bio-resistant and fungal resistant properties for metal working fluids (MWF)s and other coatings. The moiety can be have the bromo and nitro groups linked to the same or different carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to urethanes, urea, amides, imides, carbonates, ethers, siloxanes, and many other types of linkages essential to MWF bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: Thomas Daly
  • Publication number: 20140275591
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the general formula I and II (as further defined herein) are useful in the production of inhibitors of sphingolipid synthesis the production of sphingolipids. Suitable sphingolipids, include, but not limited to, sphingosine and compounds incorporating sphingosine or that may use sphingosine as an intermediate or a starting material in their synthesis (including, but not limited to, sphingosine-1-P, ceramide, gangliosides and sphingomyelin). In one contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of sphingosine. In another contemplated use, compounds of the general formula I and II are useful in the production of a sphingofugin. Methods of manufacturing each of the above compounds are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.
    Inventor: Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140275444
    Abstract: A bromine/nitro moiety linked into the backbone of an ester or other compound over a wide range of occurrence rates provides antimicrobial, bio-resistant and fungal resistant properties for metal working fluids (MWF)s and other coatings. The moiety can be have the bromo and nitro groups linked to the same or different carbon atoms. The present invention also relates to urethanes, urea, amides, imides, carbonates, ethers, siloxanes, and many other types of linkages essential to MWF bases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Daly
  • Publication number: 20140227345
    Abstract: The invention suggests amphoteric lipids wherein one or more amphoteric groups having an isoelectric point between 4 and 9 are substituted on a membranous or membrane-forming amphiphilic substance, as well as liposomes containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Marina Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Essler, Steffen Panzner, Gerold Endert
  • Publication number: 20140213665
    Abstract: A process is described for preparing acylglycinates of the formula (I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched, saturated alkanoyl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, or is a linear or branched, singly or multiply unsaturated alkenoyl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, and Q+ is a cation selected from the alkali metals Na+ and K+, the process being characterized in that glycine is reacted with fatty acid chloride R1Cl, wherein R1 possesses the definition stated in formula (I), in water and in the presence of a basic alkali metal compound which yields cations Q+ selected from Na+ and K+, but in the absence of organic solvents, at 25-50° C., and the fraction of fatty acid chloride R1Cl containing unsaturated acyl groups R1 having 18 carbon atoms, based on the total amount of fatty acid chloride used, is greater than or equal to 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Klug, Franz-Xaver Scherl
  • Publication number: 20140178462
    Abstract: An amphoteric liposome comprising neutral lipids wherein said neutral lipids are selected from the group comprising cholesterol or mixtures of cholesterol and at least one neutral or zwitterionic lipid and wherein K (neutral) of said mixtures is 0.3 or less. Said amphoteric liposome may encapsulate an active agent, such as nucleic acid therapeutics. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said amphoteric liposomes as a carrier for the delivery or targeted delivery of active agents or ingredients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Marina Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Steffen Panzner, Silke Lutz, Evgenios Siepi, Claudia Muller, Ute Vinzens
  • Patent number: 8735378
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8735379
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8729293
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20140121393
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in administering nucleic acid based therapies, for example association complexes such as liposomes and lipoplexes are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Muthiah Manoharan, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Akin Akinc, Narayanannair K. Jayaprakash, Muthusamy Jayaraman, Martin Maier
  • Publication number: 20140093558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystal modifications of racemic (2R,S)- and enantiomerically pure (2R)-resp. (2S)-DOTAP chloride, to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Wilhelm Platscher, Alfred Hedinger
  • Publication number: 20140050687
    Abstract: A variety of betaine esters, including dialkylaminoalkyl cocoate betaines and dialkylaminoalkyl hydrogenated cocoate betaines are disclosed. These betaines can be advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a three-step transiterification chemoenzymatic process or a two-step direct esterficiation chemoenzymatic process. These betaine esters have excellent surfactant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Estman Chemical Company
    Inventors: Christopher Harlan Burk, Stephanie Kay Clendennen, Neil Warren Boaz
  • Publication number: 20140023601
    Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. R? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: ISP Investment Inc.
    Inventors: Osama M. Musa, Jenn S. Shih
  • Patent number: 8614343
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the production of a fatty acid/L-carnitine derivative, whereby the educts are reacted in the presence of monochloroacetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Lonza Ltd.
    Inventor: Donya Smida
  • Patent number: 8519170
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing TLR-4 receptor agonist E6020: and stereoisomers thereof, which compounds are useful as an immunological adjuvants when co-administered with antigens such as vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases. Also provided are synthetic intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Andre Lescarbeau, Xiang Niu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Publication number: 20130210744
    Abstract: Disclosed are a novel therapeutic agent and a novel treatment method for cancer. Specifically disclosed are: a targeting agent for a cell selected from the group consisting of a cancer cell and a cancer-associated fibroblast, which comprises a retinoid and/or derivative thereof; a substance delivery carrier for the cell, which comprises the targeting agent; an anti-cancer composition utilizing the targeting agent or the carrier; an anticancer-associated fibroblast composition; and a method for treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Nitto Denko Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130129656
    Abstract: Diester tertiary amines and quats and their methods of synthesis are disclosed. Also disclosed are personal care compositions comprising the disclosed compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: CRODA, INC.
    Inventors: Abel G. Pereira, Erik Gunderman, Duane St. Amour, Farahdia Edouard
  • Publication number: 20130116312
    Abstract: Described herein are routes of synthesis and therapeutic uses of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl glycerol derivatives of formula I: which when administered to mammalian biological systems result in increased cellular concentrations of specific sn-2 substituted ethanolamine plasmalogens independent of the ether lipid synthesis capacity of the system. Elevating levels of the specific sn-2 substituted species in this way can cause lowering of membrane cholesterol levels and the lowering of amyloid secretion. These compounds can be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases of aging associated with increased membrane cholesterol, increased amyloid, and decreased plasmalogen levels, such as neurodegeneration (including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and age-related macular degeneration), cognitive impairment, dementia, cancer (e.g. prostate, lung, breast, ovarian, and kidney cancers), osteoporosis, bipolar disorder and vascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: PHENOMENOME DISCOVERIES INC.
    Inventors: M. KHAN, Paul WOOD, Dayan GOODENOWE, Rishikesh MANKIDY, Pearson AHIAHONU
  • Publication number: 20130108685
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cationic lipid, which allow nucleic acids to be easily introduced into cells, represented by formula (I) (wherein: R1 and R2 are, the same or different, alkenyl, etc, and X1 and X2 are hydrogen atoms, or are combined together to form a single bond or alkylene, and X3 is absent or is alkyl, etc, Y is absent or anion, a and b are, the same or different, 0 to 3, and L3 is a single bond, etc, R3 is alkyl, etc, L1 and L2 are —O—, —CO—O— or —O—CO—), a composition comprising the cationic lipid and a nucleic acid, and a method for introducing a nucleic acid into a cell by using the composition comprising the cationic lipid and the nucleic acid, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Takeshi Kuboyama, Tomohiro Era, Tomoyuki Naoi
  • Publication number: 20130059767
    Abstract: A composition comprising an esterquat that is a quaternized reaction product of an alkanol amine and a fatty acid having a ratio of fatty acid to alkanol amine of 1.5 to 1.75, wherein 45 to 75% by weight of the fatty acids are saturated. Also, a method of softening a fabric and increasing fragrance delivery comprising treating the fabric with the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY
    Inventors: Ravi Subramanyam, Charles J. Schramm, Aarti Rege
  • Patent number: 8338483
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing acylglycinates of formula (I) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched, saturated alkanoyl group having between 6 and 30 carbon atoms, or a linear or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenoyl group having between 6 and 30 carbon atoms, and Q+ represents a cation selected from the alkali metals Li+, Na+ and K+, characterised in that glycine comprises fatty acid chloride R1Cl, wherein R1 which has the meaning given in formula (I), is provided in water and in presence of a basic alkali compound, the cations Q+ are selected from Li+, Na+ and K+, but in the absence of organic solvents, is reacted at between 30-35 DEG C, and the proportion of fatty acid chloride R1Cl containing acyl groups R1 having 18 or more carbon atoms, in relation to the total amount of used fatty acid chloride, is less than 2.0% in wt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) Limited
    Inventors: Peter Klug, Franz-Xaver Scherl
  • Publication number: 20120318750
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for decreasing amounts of metal ions in liquid materials and in porous solid materials surrounded by a liquid, by utilization of sequestering agents that form complexes with said metal ions as well as methods for removing and optionally recovering said metal ions from the complexes. Further, there are provided novel sequestering agents and compositions comprising sequestering agents of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: ChemseQ International AB
    Inventors: Ida Helena Högberg, Nils Frederik Andersson, Kjell Håkan Edlund, Sten Erik Hedenström, Hans Magnus Norgren
  • Publication number: 20120277324
    Abstract: A variety of betaine esters, including dial kylaminoalkyl cocoate betaines. These betaines were advantageously prepared in high yield and purity by a three-step chemoenzymatic process. These betaine esters have excellent surfactant properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Harlan Burk, Stephanie Kay Clendennen, Neil Warren Boaz
  • Publication number: 20120238585
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: CATABASIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jill C. MILNE, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120238756
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: CATABASIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120232298
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for preparing TLR-4 receptor agonist E6020: and stereoisomers thereof, which compounds are useful as an immunological adjuvants when co-administered with antigens such as vaccines for bacterial and viral diseases. Also provided are synthetic intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Francis G. Fang, James E. Foy, Lynn Hawkins, Charles Lemelin, Andre Lescarbeau, Xiang Niu, Kuo-Ming Wu
  • Patent number: 8198327
    Abstract: Provided are fatty acid amides of amino acids, uses thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Raphael Mechoulam, Itai Bab, Gary Milman, Reem Smoum
  • Publication number: 20120137930
    Abstract: A composition and processes for the reduction of the tendency to baking, moisture absorption and/or dust formation of a granulate being susceptible therefore, such as fertilizers, minerals, ores, as well as to obtain stable coloring dispersions, density control of cokes and the reduction of foam in industrial processes, wherein synthetic polymers of fatty alkyl compounds, especially fatty acid esters and fatty-alcohols, fatty amines, fatty amides and fatty ethers, or distillation residues of the original monomers themselves, can be used, are disclosed. The distillation residues are preferably derived from the bottom fraction, obtained by distillation of the fraction being suitable as biodiesel during the biodiesel production process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: Holland Novochem B.V.
    Inventors: Erik Alexander Bijpost, Alexander Maslow, Jacobus Gerardus Korver
  • Publication number: 20120100205
    Abstract: The invention suggests amphoteric lipids wherein one or more amphoteric groups having an isoelectric point between 4 and 9 are substituted on a membranous or membrane-forming amphiphilic substance, as well as liposomes containing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Frank ESSLER, Steffen PANZNER, Gerold ENDERT
  • Publication number: 20120065128
    Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline polymorphic forms of the di-sodium salt of N-(5-chlorosalicyloyl)-8-aminocaprylic acid, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of preparing the same, and methods for facilitating the delivery of active agents with the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil DHOOT, Steven Dinh, Shingai Majuru, William Elliott Bay, JoAnne P. Corvino, Doris C. O'Toole
  • Publication number: 20120058144
    Abstract: The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structures XIV or XVII.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Muthiah Manoharan, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Muthusamy Jayaraman, David Butler, Jayaprakash K. Narayanannair, Marco A. Ciufolini
  • Publication number: 20120035250
    Abstract: Described herein are routes of synthesis and therapeutic uses of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl glycerol derivatives of formula I: which when administered to mammalian biological systems result in increased cellular concentrations of specific sn-2 substituted ethanolamine plasmalogens independent of the ether lipid synthesis capacity of the system. Elevating levels of the specific sn-2 substituted species in this way can cause lowering of membrane cholesterol levels and the lowering of amyloid secretion. These compounds can be used for the treatment or prevention of diseases of aging associated with increased membrane cholesterol, increased amyloid, and decreased plasmalogen levels, such as neurodegeneration (including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and age-related macular degeneration), cognitive impairment, dementia, cancer (e.g. prostate, lung, breast, ovarian, and kidney cancers), osteoporosis, bipolar disorder and vascular diseases (such as atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: PHENOMENOME DISCOVERIES INC.
    Inventors: M. Amin Khan, Paul L. Wood, Dayan Goodenowe, Rishikesh Mankidy, Pearson Ahiahonu
  • Publication number: 20120027803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic lipid having one or more biodegradable groups located in the mid- or distal section of a lipidic moiety (e.g., a hydrophobic chain) of the cationic lipid. These cationic lipids may be incorporated into a lipid particle for delivering an active agent, such as a nucleic acid. The invention also relates to lipid particles comprising a neutral lipid, a lipid capable of reducing aggregation, a cationic lipid of the present invention, and optionally, a sterol. The lipid particle may further include a therapeutic agent such as a nucleic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Muthiah MANOHARAN, Martin Maier, Muthusamy Jayaraman, Shigeo Matsuda, Narayanannair K. Jayaprakash, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Akin Akinc, Thomas A. Baillie
  • Publication number: 20110295026
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the production of a fatty acid/L-carnitine derivative, whereby the educts are reacted in the presence of monochloroacetic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Donya Smida
  • Publication number: 20110263476
    Abstract: The present invention provides a softener composition containing a specific bis(polyalkoxyalkanol) type quaternary ammonium salt represented by formula (I): [wherein R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrocarbon group having 11 to 23 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 may be the same as or different from each other and represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a hydroxyl group, k and l may be the same as or different from each other and represent an integer of 5 to 10 and X? represents an anion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: KAO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Risa Ikoshi, Takaya Sakai, Makoto Kubo
  • Publication number: 20110117125
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for the delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, these include novel lipids and nucleic acid-lipid particles that provide efficient encapsulation of nucleic acids and efficient delivery of the encapsulated nucleic acid to cells in vivo. The compositions of the present invention are highly potent, thereby allowing effective knock-down of specific target protein at relatively low doses. In addition, the compositions and methods of the present invention are less toxic and provide a greater therapeutic index compared to compositions and methods previously known in the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicants: TEKMIRA PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS
    Inventors: Michael J. Hope, Sean C. Semple, Jianxin Chen, Thomas D. Madden, Barbara Mui, Pieter R. Cullis, Marco A. Ciufolini, Kim F. Wong, Muthiah Manoharan, Rajeev G. Kallanthottathil
  • Publication number: 20110046222
    Abstract: Provided are fatty acid amides of amino acids, uses thereof and pharmaceutical compositions including them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company Of The Hebrew University Of Jerusalem, LTD.
    Inventors: Raphael Mechoulam, Itai Bab, Gary Milman, Reem Smoum
  • Patent number: 7786319
    Abstract: A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: (a) reacting one or more alkanolamines with a mixture, including: (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids, and (b) quaternizing the resulting esters with one or more alkylation agents is provided. A process for preparing esterquats with asymmetric side chains, including the steps of: esterifying a mixture of carboxylic acids with one or more alkanolamines to form a mixture of mono-, di- and trialkanolamine esters, where the mixture of carboxylic acids comprises (i) 30:70% b.w. of one or more C6-C10 monocarboxylic acids, and (ii) 70:30% b.w. of one or more C12-C22 monocarboxylic acids; and quaternizing the esters with one or more alkylation agents is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Ansgar Behler, Cristina Amela Conesa
  • Publication number: 20100184730
    Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid acylated salicylate derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Chi B. Vu, Jean E. Bemis, Michael R. Jirousek, Jill C. Milne, Jesse J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20100183532
    Abstract: UV-absorbing compounds are disclosed that are derived from at least: (a) a UV absorber having at least one hydroxyl group, primary amine group, or secondary amine group, (b) a coupling agent having anhydride functionality, and (c) a graft host comprising an unsaturated fatty acid. These compounds absorb, scatter, deflect, or scatter ultraviolet radiation in a variety of personal care and performance chemical applications. W? and R?? are alkyl or alkenyl groups that naturally occur in oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Osama M. Musa, Jenn S. Shih
  • Patent number: 7745651
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising cationic lipids, liposomes and nucleic acid-lipid particles comprising the cationic lipids, and methods of using such compositions, liposomes, and nucleic acid-lipid particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Protiva Biotherapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: James Heyes, Ian MacLachlan, Lorne R. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20100069491
    Abstract: N-fatty acid-amino acid conjugates and J2 prostanoid-amino acid conjugates are disclosed along with methods for making such conjugates and methods of using these conjugates in the treatment of conditions that involve dysfunctional lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, glucose homeostasis, and/or inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Sumner H. Burstein, Robert B. Zurier
  • Publication number: 20100029523
    Abstract: A lubricant from plant and/or animal oils and fats; a method for producing a lubricating oil, and the oil produced thereby. The lubricant comprises a diester produced by epoxidising an animal or plant fat or oil having an iodine number above about 7 and reacting the epoxidised oil or fat with a carboxylic acid anhydride in the presence of a basic catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Herman Benecke, Bhima R. Vijayendran, Jeffrey Cafmeyer
  • Publication number: 20090209441
    Abstract: A succinated triglyceride oil derived from maleating triglyceride oil from a plant or land animal is described for use as an emulsifying agent for metalworking fluids. The metalworking fluid would comprise water; as an emulsifier this succinated triglyceride, optionally further reacted with water, Group IA and IIA metals, ammonium hydroxide, various amines, alkanolamines, alkoxylated alkanolamines, and polyamines to form a modified emulsifier; and optionally an oil and other additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Lange, Stuart L. Bartley, Christian G. Ollinger, John M. Hogan
  • Patent number: 7514574
    Abstract: Design of new, safe and effective biodegradable agents, which can cover a wide range of drug molecules in the transdermal permeation and other membranes absorption of physiologically active agents are disclosed. Biodegradable agents includes compounds having a multiple hydrophilic moiety groups which are water loving groups with general chemical structures provide for contributing the penetration enhancement characteristics such as glycolic group and N-alkyl substituted amino acidic group and a lipophilic moiety and also in contributing the balanced lipophilicity of the compounds such as long chain alkyl group are disclosed. More particularly, compounds with R1, and R2, as the steric hindered but can significantly affect the hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation or stability of the biodegradable enhancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: Ooi Wong