Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Patent number: 8846000
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to radiolabeled pyrimidinone compounds of general structural formula I which are useful as radiotracers for quantitative imaging of PDE10 in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christopher D. Cox, Broc A. Flores, Eric Hostetler, Hong Fan
  • Patent number: 8846657
    Abstract: The present invention provides substituted imidazopyridines as described herein or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The representative compounds are useful as inhibitors of the HDM2 protein. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds and potential methods of treating cancer using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew P. Christopher, Francesc Xavier Fradera Llinas, Michelle Machacek, Michelle Martinez, Michael Hale Reutershan, Manami Shizuka, Binyuan Sun, Christopher Francis Thompson, B. Wesley Trotter, Matthew E. Voss, Michael D. Altman, Stephane L. Bogen, Ronald J. Doll
  • Patent number: 8846397
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to induce an immunostimulatory effect in a T cell when such a T cell is contacted with an antigen presenting cell (APC) that has been previously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof to inhibit a response in a T cell (e.g., a pro-liferative response) when such a T cell is concomitantly contacted, or has previously been contacted, with an APC, which APC is simultaneously contacted with the anti-ILT5 antibody or ILT5-binding fragment. Also disclosed herein are methods of using anti-ILT5 antibodies and ILT5-binding fragments thereof for the treatment of various diseases and for use as immunostimulatory adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Irina Apostolou, Paul Ponath, Joe Ponte, Michael Rosenzweig, Lou Vaickus
  • Patent number: 8846702
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pyranyl aryl methyl benzoquinazolinone compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Ronald K. Chang, Thomas J. Greshock
  • Patent number: 8843356
    Abstract: A method for confirming the association of a query QTL or a query gene in the genome of a second species with a clinical trait T exhibited by the second species. A first QTL or a first gene in a first species that is linked to a trait T? is found. The trait T? is indicative of trait T. A region of the genome of the first species that comprises the first QTL or the first gene is mapped to a particular region of the genome of the second species. A query QTL or a query gene in the second species that is potentially associated with the trait T is found. The potential association of the query QTL or the query gene with the clinical trait T is confirmed when the query QTL or the query gene is in the particular region of the genome of the second species.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Eric E. Schadt, John Lamb
  • Patent number: 8841289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a heterocyclic derivative of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said heterocyclic derivatives and to their use in therapy, for instance in the treatment or prevention of disorders mediated by nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Paul David Ratcliffe, Thomas Russell Clarkson, Fiona Jeremiah, John Kinnard Ferguson MacLean
  • Publication number: 20140275017
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: (wherein variables A1, A2, A3, ring-B, m, n, J, E1, E2, E3, R5, RPG and Y are as described herein), which are useful as antagonists of CGRP receptors, and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which CGRP receptors are involved, such as headache, and in particular migraine and cluster headache. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of diseases in which CGRP receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Stump, Amy G. Quigley, Cory R. Theberge, Michael R. Wood
  • Patent number: 8835457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic bridged bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Rho kinase inhibitory compound of Formula I, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example, by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions. In one embodiment, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade
  • Publication number: 20140256818
    Abstract: Described herein is a process for preparing nano-suspensions, wherein the process comprises: providing an admixture of at least one active pharmaceutical compound, an aqueous dispersion medium, and milling media and applying thereto acoustic energy having a frequency of from about 10 hertz to 1000 hertz and which supplies a linear acceleration of from about 10 G?s to about 100 G?s (where “G” is the force of gravity) for a period sufficient to supply a nano-suspension having a D50 of less than about 1 micron, preferably less than about 500 nm. Described also are nano-suspensions having novel properties prepared via the inventive process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dennis Leung, Todd D. Nelson, Timothy A. Rhodes, Elizabeth Kwong
  • Patent number: 8828930
    Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of Formula (I) that are useful as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, their synthesis, and their use for treating or preventing HCV infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Nigel J. Liverton, John A. McCauley, Michael T. Rudd
  • Patent number: 8829036
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula I or a stereoisomer, tautomer, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein each variable in Formula 1 are as defined in the specification; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula I. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting aspartyl protease, and in particular, the methods of treating cardiovascular diseases, cognitive and neurodegenerative diseases, and the methods of inhibiting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, plasmepins, cathepsin D and protozoal enzymes. Also disclosed are methods of treating cognitive or neurodegenerative diseases using the compounds of formula I in combination with a cholinesterase inhibitor or a muscarinic m1 agonist or m2 antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Pharmacopeia Inc.
    Inventors: Zhaoning Zhu, Brian McKittrick, Zhong-Yue Sun, Yuanzan C. Ye, Johannes H. Voight, Corey O. Strickland, Elizabeth M. Smith, Andrew W. Stamford, William J. Greenlee, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., John P. Caldwell, Jared N. Cumming, Lingyan Wang, Yusheng Wu, Ulrich Iserloh, Xiaoiang Liu, Tao Guo, Thuy X. E. Le, Kurt W. Saionz, Suresh D. Babu, Rachael C. Hunter, Michelle L. Morris, Huizhong Gu, Gang Qian, Dawit Tadesse, Ying Huang, Guoqing Li, Jianping Pan, Jeffrey A. Misiaszek, Gaifa Lai, Jingqi Duo, Chuanxing Qu, Yuefei Shao
  • Patent number: 8829196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods that modulate at least one TRP family member. Specifically, the present invention relates to novel TRPA1 antagonists and their use in the treatment of pain such as chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Compounds that can modulate one or more TRPA1 functions are useful in many aspects including, but not limited to, maintaining calcium homeostasis; maintaining sodium homeostasis; modulating intracellular calcium levels; modulating membrane polarization (membrane potential); modulating cation levels; and/or treating or preventing diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with calcium homeostasis, sodium homeostasis, calcium or sodium dyshomeostasis, or membrane polarization/hyperpolarization (including hypo and hyperexcitability), and/or treating or preventing diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with regulation or misregulation of TRPA1 expression or function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Melissa Egbertson, Ahren Green, John C. Hartnett, Yiwei Li
  • Publication number: 20140248279
    Abstract: Novel methods and drug products for treating autoimmune ocular inflammatory disease are disclosed, which involve administration of agents that antagonize one or both of IL-17 and IL-23 activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., The Government of the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of
    Inventors: Daniel J. Cua, Robert A. Kastelein, Van T. Tsai, Rachel Caspi, Phyllis Silver, Dror Luger
  • Patent number: 8822405
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to uses of TSLP in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventor: Martin Oft
  • Patent number: 8822480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I), compositions comprising a Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) such as GPR119 in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Santhosh Francis Neelamkavil, Craig D. Boyle, Samuel Chackalamannil, William J. Greenlee, Bernard R. Neustadt, Andrew W. Stamford
  • Patent number: 8815875
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds as Fatty Acid Binding Protein (“FABP”) inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the heterocyclic compounds and the use of the compounds for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease, a metabolic disorder, obesity or an obesity-related disorder, diabetes, dyslipidemia, a diabetic complication, impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Gerald W. Shipps, Jr., Cliff C. Cheng, Xiaohua Huang, Abdelghani Abe Achab, Peter Orth, Johannes H. Voigt, Kyle Ann Soucy
  • Patent number: 8815902
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to tetrahydroquinoline amide compounds of formula (I) (Formula should be inserted here) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kevin F. Gilbert, Scott D. Kuduk
  • Patent number: 8815865
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 4-hydroxypyrimidine-5-carboxamides useful as HIF prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors to treat anemia and like conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Clements, John S. Debenham, Jeffrey J. Hale, Christina Madsen-Duggan
  • Patent number: 8815876
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives, compositions comprising a Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Bicyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing obesity, diabetes, a diabetic complication, a metabolic disorder, a cardiovascular disease or a disorder related to the activity of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) in a patient. The compounds are of structure (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Santhosh Francis Neelamkavil, Craig D. Boyle, Bernard R. Neustadt, Samuel Chackalamannil, William J. Greenlee
  • Publication number: 20140235537
    Abstract: Compositions and formulations comprising N-glycosylated insulin analogues are described. In particular embodiments, the glycosylated insulin analogues are produced in vivo and comprise one or more the N-linked N-glycans selected from high mannose or fucosylated or non-fucosylated hybrid, paucimannose, or complex N-glycans. In other embodiments, the N-glycan comprising the high mannose or fucosylated or non-fucosylated hybrid, paucimannose, or complex N-glycan is attached to the insulin analogue in vitro. Examples of N-glycans include but are not limited to a molecule having a structure selected from N-glycans in the group consisting of Man(1—9)GlcNAc2; or selected from N-glycans in the group consisting of GlcNAc(1—4)Man3GlcNAc2; or selected from N-glycans in the group consisting of Gal(j.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Meehl, Natarajan Sethuraman, Sandra Rios