Abstract: The present specification discloses expression constructs comprising single-chain proteins comprising a di-chain loop region comprising an exogenous protease cleavage site and a protease that can cleave the exogenous protease cleavage site located within the di-chain loop, cell compositions comprising such expression construct, and intracellular methods of converting the single-chain protein into its di-chain form.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 16, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Sanjiv Ghanshani, Linh Q. Le, Yi Liu, Lance E. Steward
Abstract: Disclosed herein are emulsions comprising testosterone or related androgens, castor oil, cyclodextrin, Pemulen TR-2, Polyoxyl 40, and other ingredients. The compositions are useful for treating keratoconjunctivitis sicca and meibomian gland disease.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
April 10, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
John T. Trogden, Adnan K. Salameh, Chetan P. Pujara, Anuradha V. Gore, Jaya Giyanani, Andrea S. Kim, Mayssa Attar, Ronald Bradford, Rhett M. Schiffman
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies and polynucleotides encoding the same, that may be used to prevent, control, or reduce the activity of the complement pathway. In addition, the disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating diseases mediated by or involving complement C5. Specifically, the disclosure is related to C5 antibodies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
April 3, 2018
Assignees:
Allergan, Inc., Xencor, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter C. Baciu, Yanbin Liang, Jason Guu, Matthew Bernett, Umesh Muchhal, John Desjarlais
Abstract: The present invention relates to N-phenyl carbamate derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the N-formyl peptide 2 receptor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 20, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 27, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard L. Beard, Tien T. Duong, Michael E. Garst
Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are EP4 agonists and antagonists which are useful for treating a variety of pathological conditions associated with activity of EP4 receptors.
Abstract: A soft prosthetic implant shell, such as a silicone breast implant shell, that has discrete fixation surfaces thereon for tissue adhesion. The fixation surfaces may be provided on the posterior face of the shell, as well as either on the periphery or at discrete areas on the anterior face. Band-shaped fixation surfaces may be provided on the anterior face of the shell to generally match the angle of pectoralis major or pectoralis minor muscle groups. The fixation surfaces may be roughened areas of the shell, or may be separate elements adhered to the shell.
Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-1-yl)-3-substituted urea compounds, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the FPR2 receptor, and to methods of treating inflammatory diseases or conditions in a subject in need thereof by administering the compound(s) or pharmaceutical composition to the subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 27, 2015
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard L. Beard, Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Thong Huy Vu, Michael E. Garst
Abstract: Disclosed herein are autoclavable formulations of cyclosporin A Form 2, methods of making such formulations, and methods of treating diseases of the eye with such formulations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 2, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Wendy M. Blanda, Hongwen Ma Rivers, David A. Marsh, Michelle Luu
Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclosporin analogs that are potent inhibitors of cyclophilin D and have low immunosuppressive activity; processes for preparing them; pharmaceutical compositions containing them; and methods for using these analogs and compositions containing them for the treatment of medical conditions, including but not limited to ischemic conditions, such as ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury, including myocardial FR injury, cerebral I/R injury, and ocular or retinal I/R injury.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 13, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Simon N. Pettit, Andrew D. Jones, Catherine Simone V. Frydrych, Alex J. Thomas, Michael E. Garst
Abstract: Provided herein are low salt ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition and methods of use thereof, for example, in the treatment of dry eye syndrome.
Abstract: Methods for prolongation of climax time in a patient in need thereof are presented, as are methods for treating premature ejaculation by local administration of a Clostridial neurotoxin, such as botulinum neurotoxin, to the patient, are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 3, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Ivan Aguilar, Gustavo M. Gaxiola, Gilberto P. Paz
Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R?, R1 through R7 and Ar are as defined herein. These compounds are useful as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10A) which are useful in treating central nervous system diseases such as psychosis and also in treating, for example, obesity, type II diabetes, metabolic syndrome, glucose intolerance, pain and ophthalmic diseases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2015
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2018
Assignees:
EXONHIT THERAPEUTICS, SA, ALLERGAN, INC.
Inventors:
Bertrand Leblond, Thierry Taverne, Cedric Chauvignac, Eric Beausoleil, Anne-Sophie Casagrande, Laurent Desire, Matthew P. Pando, John E. Donello, Rong Yang
Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 17, 2015
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
Abstract: Prostamide-containing biodegradable intraocular implants, prostamide compounds, prostamide-containing pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for making and using such implants and compositions for the immediate and sustained reduction of intraocular pressure and treatment of glaucoma in an eye of a patient are described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2016
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick M. Hughes, Jie Shen, Michael R. Robinson, David F. Woodward, Robert M. Burk, Hui Liu, Jinping Wan, Chandrasekar Durairaj, Gyorgy F. Ambrus, Ke Wu, Danny T. Dinh
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of lowering intraocular pressure which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising 4-bromo-5-(2-imidazolin-2-ylamino)benzimidazole, or a salt thereof to the affected eye of a patient, as a single dose, wherein the affected eye has an intraocular pressure less than the baseline intraocular pressure for at least eight (8) hours.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 21, 2011
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Mohammed I. Dibas, Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an amide related to a prostaglandin and a biogenic amine. Other aspects relate to certain chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating glaucoma.
Abstract: The present invention relates to carbamoyl hydrazine derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of the FPR receptor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 13, 2017
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Vidyasagar Vuligonda, Thong Vu, Veena Viswanath, John E. Donello, Richard L. Beard
Abstract: Described are devices, systems, and methods for processing adipose tissue for reintroduction into a body. In some embodiments, adipose tissue is mixed with an additive prior to reintroduction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 2014
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Justin Schwab, Mike Augarten, Darin Messina, Jason Metzner, Ethan Franklin
Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds, which are useful as protein kinase (PK) inhibitors and can be used to treat such diseases as cancer, blood vessel proliferative disorders, fibrotic disorders, mesangial cell proliferative disorders, metabolic diseases inflammatory disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 23, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2018
Assignee:
ALLERGAN, INC.
Inventors:
Sougato Boral, Thomas C. Malone, Shimiao Wang
Abstract: Biocompatible intraocular implants include an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a polymer associated with the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist to facilitate release of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist into an eye for an extended period of time. The alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix of a two biodegradable polymers. The implants can be placed in an eye to treat one or more ocular conditions, such as an ocular vasculopathy or glaucoma, including reduction of an elevated intraocular pressure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 9, 2018
Assignee:
Allergan, Inc.
Inventors:
Lon T. Spada, Alazar N. Ghebremeskel, Michael R. Robinson