Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
  • Publication number: 20240002533
    Abstract: Arginase 1 binders comprising human antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that inhibit the activity of human Arginase 1 (hArg1) are described. These Arginase 1 binders present an alternative mechanism for inhibiting hArg1 activity and highlight the ability to utilize binders as probes in the discovery and development of peptide and small molecule inhibitors for enzymes in general.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Marc Andre Bailly, Kalyan Chakravarthy, Ghassan Najib Fayad, Laurence Fayadat-Dilman, Veronica Juan, Esther Kofman, Heping Lin, Jennifer E. O'Neil, Rachel Lynn Palte, Giovanna Scapin, Hussam Hisham Shaheen, Tao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240002397
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-amino pyrrolidine and piperidine macrocyclic compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Stephane L. Bogen, Ping Chen, Dane James Clausen, Jian Liu, Michael T. Rudd, Li Xiao, Dexi Yang, Shishi Lin
  • Publication number: 20230416227
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for treating or preventing one or more disease states that could benefit from inhibition of plasma kallikrein, including hereditary angioedema, uveitis, posterior uveitis, wet age related macular edema, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. The compounds are selective inhibitors of plasma kallikrein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Ken Ogawa, Christopher J. Sinz, Jacqueline D. Hicks, Alan C. Cheng, Song Yang, Jianming Bao, Donna A. A. W. Hayes, Simon B. Lang, Maoqun Tian, Salman Jabri, Galen Paul Shearn-Nance, Rongze Kuang, Zhiqiang Zhao, Zhicai Wu
  • Publication number: 20230416225
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula I: or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of haematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with HPK1. Also disclosed herein are uses of these compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising one or more of the compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Abdelghani Achab, David A. Candito, Anthony Donofrio, Xavier Fradera, Shuhei Kawamura, Samuel M. Levi, Bing Li, Anilkumar G. Nair, Alexander Pasternak, Brandon A. Vara, Elsie C. Yu
  • Patent number: 11854664
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented system and method for generating and searching a database containing all of the potential substructures (e.g., metabolites) of a chosen complex molecule based on minimum cleavable units (MCUs) of the chosen complex molecule, wherein each record in the generated database suitably defines the molecular weight and physical arrangement of each substructure. Embodiments of the invention also provide a user interface and a search engine for searching the database based on a query molecular weight (or query molecular weight range) to identify all of the substructures having a total molecular weight matching the query molecular weight or range. Embodiments of the invention are also capable of transmitting to a display device operated by an end user a description and/or a graphical representation of every identified substructure of the chosen complex molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Fridman, Ansuman Bagchi, Xiang Yu, Mark Cancilla
  • Patent number: 11850404
    Abstract: A manually actuated drug-injecting device is configured such that the grip strength of the entire hand (i.e., majority of fingers closing toward the palm or heel of the hand) is employed to discharge medication through a hypodermic needle and into a patient's body. The device is well suited for delivering medications with high viscosity and/or by patients (e.g., elderly patients) with reduced finger strength and dexterity. The device includes a grip member, a push member (which causes the medication to be injected), and a force-transfer mechanism that couples the grip member to the push member. Suitably, the device is configured to be held transverse to the palm of the medication-administering hand, with a discharge port located by the outer, blade edge of the administering hand, when the device is being gripped to administer medication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Peter A. Basile, Henry J. Mack, Jr., Oliver Sha, Stephen G. Miggels
  • Patent number: 11850278
    Abstract: The invention is related to multivalent immunogenic compositions comprising more than one S. pneumoniae polysaccharide protein conjugates, wherein each of the conjugates comprises a polysaccharide from an S. pneumoniae serotype conjugated to a carrier protein, wherein the serotypes of S. pneumoniae are as defined herein. In some embodiments, at least one of the polysaccharide protein conjugates is formed by a conjugation reaction comprising an aprotic solvent. In further embodiments, each of the polysaccharide protein conjugates is formed by a conjugation reaction comprising an aprotic solvent. Also provided are methods for inducing a protective immune response in a human patient comprising administering the multivalent immunogenic compositions of the invention to the patient. The multivalent immunogenic compositions are useful for providing protection against S. pneumoniae infection and diseases caused by S. pneumoniae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: William J. Smith, Patrick McHugh, Michael A. Winters, Julie M. Skinner, Jian He, Luwy Musey, Chitrananda Abeygunawardana, Yadong Adam Cui, Michael J. Kosinski
  • Publication number: 20230406864
    Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I); or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of haematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with HPK1. Also disclosed herein are uses of these compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising one or more of the compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Joanna L. Chen, Peter H. Fuller, Joey L. Methot, Elsie C. Yu
  • Publication number: 20230406885
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the Formula (I), or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein X1, X2, X3, A1, A2, R1-R7, R8a, R8b, R9a, R9b, R10 and R11 are as herein described. can trap IL-1? and are expected to have utility as therapeutic agents, for example, for treating cardiovascular disease and inflammatory disorders. The disclosure also provides pharmaceutical compositions which comprise the compounds disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods for use of the compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the therapy and prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease and inflammatory disorders and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Faben A. Cruz, Danqing Feng, Zhuyan Guo, Jennifer Hanisak, Jennifer L. Hickey, Charles Lee Jayne, Ahmet Kekec, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Christopher W. Plummer, Elisabetta Bianchi, Stefania Colarusso, Emanuela Nizi, Francesca Pavone, Ali Munaim Yousif
  • Publication number: 20230405009
    Abstract: The application relates to methods of treating a BTK mediated disorder, such as a hematological malignancy, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in an amount from about 80 mg to about 160 mg per day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Anson K. Abraham, Mohammed Z. H. Farooqui, Patricia Marinello, Kapil Mayawala
  • Publication number: 20230406844
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain 2-aminoquinzaoline derivatives of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein, which are potent inhibitors of LRRK2 kinase and may be useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the LRRK2 kinase is involved, such as Parkinson's Disease and other diseases and disorders described herein. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which LRRK-2 kinase is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Peter H. Fuller, Anmol Gulati, Solomon D. Kattar, Mitchell H. Keylor, Kaila A. Margrey, Xin Yan
  • Patent number: 11845798
    Abstract: The present invention provides formulations of anti-LAG3 antibodies, and co-formulations of anti-PD-1 antibodies and anti-LAG3 antibodies, and their use in treating various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Preeti G. Desai, Shuai Shi, Valentyn Antochshuk, Rubi Burlage, Smita Raghava
  • Publication number: 20230399341
    Abstract: Compounds of the following formula (I); or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are inhibitors of haematopoietic progenitor kinase 1 (HPK1) useful in the treatment of diseases or disorders associated with HPK1. Also disclosed herein are uses of these compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising one or more of the compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of an HPK1-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: David A. Candito, Joanna L. Chen, Anthony Donofrio, Xavier Fradera, Peter H. Fuller, Shuhei Kawamura, Bing Li, Jongwon Lim, Ping Liu, Joey L. Methot, Anilkumar G. Nair, Alexander Pasternak, Brandon A. Vara, Elsie C. Yu
  • Publication number: 20230399648
    Abstract: The disclosure describes methods for measuring the potency of anti-Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) antibody against respiratory syncytial virus in a cell culture system using an RSV reporter virus. The disclosure also describes respiratory syncytial viruses that carry a reporter gene, and expression vectors for producing an infectious recombinant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that carry a reporter gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Dai WANG, John P. BILELLO, Kevin B. GURNEY, Ping HAN, Xi HE, Dengyun SUN, Amy Hsu TOU
  • Publication number: 20230391795
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to macrocyclic urea compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Kira A. Armacost, Maria Irina Chiriac, Danielle M. Hurzy, Jeffrey C. Kern, Jian Liu, Peter J. Manley, Vanessa L. Rada, Michael T. Rudd, Craig A. Stump, Zhe Wu, Dong Xiao
  • Publication number: 20230391758
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Compounds of Formula I: and pharmaccutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula I, and methods of using the compounds of Formula I for treatment or prophylaxis of lysosomal storage diseases, neurodegenerative disease, cystic disease, cancer, or a diseases or disorders associated with elevated levels of glucosylceramide (GlcCer), glucosylsphingosine (GlcSph) and/or other glucosylceramide-based glycosphingolipids (GSLs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Michael J. Breslin, Mark E. Fraley, Melissa C. Ford, Kristen L.G. Jones, SR., Anthony J. Roecker, Kathy M. Schirripa, Ling Tong
  • Patent number: 11827684
    Abstract: Interleukin-2 (IL-2) conjugates comprising at least one or more amino acid substitutions that bias binding to the IL-2 receptor ??c dimer over binding the IL-2 receptor ???c trimer and a non-natural amino acid at or near the N-terminus conjugated to a water-soluble polymer are described. The IL-2 conjugates are useful for treatment and prevention of cell proliferation and cancer in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Cristina Abrahams, Edward Bowman, Xiaofan Li, Songnian Lin, Willy Solis, Ryan Stafford, Aarron Willingham, Alice Yam, Junhao Yang, Gang Yin
  • Patent number: 11826375
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: I and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are useful for the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase. The compounds may also be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, delay in the onset or progression, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antiviral agents, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Manuel De Lera Ruiz, Izzat Raheem, Michael T. Rudd
  • Patent number: 11827614
    Abstract: The disclosure provides crystalline forms for certain synthetic intermediates for making belzutifan, a HIF-2? inhibitor, useful for the treatment of cancer. The disclosure also provides processes for isolating the crystalline forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Werthenstein Biopharma GMBH
    Inventors: Stephen M. Dalby, Clinton Scott Shultz, Chintal Desai, Joshua Lee, Zhiwei Chen, Jungchul Kim, Nastaran Salehi Marzijarani, Tao Wang, Eric M. Phillips, Patrick Larpent, Het P. Patel, Haiheng Guo, Xin Wang, Kangze Dai, Lu Chen, Teng Li, Taotao Lu, Jianjun Duan
  • Patent number: 11820805
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides conjugates that comprise an insulin molecule conjugated via a conjugate framework to two or more separate ligands that each include a saccharide, wherein the framework, ligand, saccharide and insulin molecule optionally comprise a fatty chain (e.g., a C8-30 fatty chain), wherein when said insulin molecule is conjugated both to a C8-30 fatty chain and one or more separate ligands that each include a saccharide, said C8-30 fatty chain is linked to insulin molecule only, and wherein when the framework or ligand comprises a fatty chain the insulin molecule is conjugated to two or more separate ligands. In certain embodiments, a conjugate is characterized in that, when the conjugate is administered to a mammal, at least one pharmacokinetic (PK) and/or pharmacodynamic (PD) property of the conjugate is sensitive to serum concentration of a second saccharide. In certain embodiments, a conjugate is also characterized by having a protracted PK profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Lin Yan, Pei Huo, Ahmet Kekec, Danqing D. Feng, Yuping Zhu, Dmitri Pissarnitski, Chris Moyes, Songnian Lin