Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Patent number: 11655216
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain substituted aryl and heteroaryl ether compounds of the Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, R1, R2, R3, L, R4, L1, Q, and R5 are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising a compound thereof, are useful as Liver X-? receptor (LXR?) agonists, and may be useful for treating or preventing pathologies related thereto. Such pathologies include, but are not limited to, inflammatory diseases and diseases characterized by defects in cholesterol and lipid metabolism, such as Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Michael T. Rudd, Zhaoyang Meng, Jenny Wai, David Jonathan Bennett, Edward J. Brnardic, Nigel J. Liverton, Shawn J. Stachel, Yongxin Han, Paul Tempest, Jiuxiang Zhu, Xuewang Xu, Bin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20230149296
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel implant drug delivery systems for long-acting delivery of antiviral and contraceptive drugs. These compositions are useful for the treatment or prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the prevention of pregnancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Morgan B. Giles, Seth P. Forster, Stephanie Elizabeth Barrett, Athanas Koynov, Ryan S. Teller
  • Patent number: 11649290
    Abstract: The present invention provides molecules, such as ISVDs and Nanobodies, that bind to CTLA4 or human serum albumin. These molecules have been engineered so as to reduce the incidence of binding by pre-existing antibodies in the bodies of a subject administered such a molecule. Methods for increasing immune response, treating cancer and/or treating an infectious disease with such molecules are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Juha Punnonen, Maribel Beaumont, Marie-Ange Buyse, Carlo Boutton, Bruno Dombrecht, Bjorn Victor, Robert A. Kastelein
  • Patent number: 11648250
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to tetrahydroquinazoline derivatives of Formula I and their use for selectively killing HIV infected GAG-POL expressing cells without concomitant cytotoxicity to HIV naïve cells, and for the treatment or prophylaxis of infection by HIV, or for the treatment, prophylaxis or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS or AIDS Related Complex (ARC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Antonella Converso, Abdellatif El Marrouni, Anthony W. Shaw, David N. Hunter, Ashley Forster, Cheng Wang, Yunlong Zhang
  • Patent number: 11649243
    Abstract: The application is directed to efficient and economical processes as described in more detail below for the preparation of the beta 3 agonists of the formula of I-7 and intermediate compounds that can be used for making these agonists. The present disclosure relates to a process for making beta-3 agonists and intermediates using ketoreductase (KRED) biocatalyst enzymes and methods of using the biocatalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Feng Xu, Zhuqing Liu, Richard Desmond, Jeonghan Park, Alexei Kalinin, Birgit Kosjek, Hallena Strotman, Hongmei Li, Johannah Moncecchi
  • Publication number: 20230147170
    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 thromboses, embolisms, hypercoagulability or fibrotic changes. The compounds are selective Factor XI activation inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Jacqueline D. Hicks, Amjad Ali, John S. Debenham, Anthony Donofrio, Wenlang Fu, Ying-Duo Gao, Alan Hruza, Yeon-Hee Lim, Matthew J. Lombardo, Peter Nizner, Sung-Sau So, Zheng Tan, Daniel A. Tatosian, Dong Xiao, Dexi Yang, Yang Yu
  • Publication number: 20230147502
    Abstract: Phosphonate linkers and their use for delivering compounds with passive cell permeability into a cell wherein the phosphonate group facilitates cellular retention of the compound are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Robert M. Garbaccio, Jeffrey C. Kern, James J. Mulhearn, Philip E. Brandish
  • Publication number: 20230141153
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to stable RSV F proteins and immunogenic compositions containing the same, as well as methods of using the immunogenic compositions and compositions comprising the RSV F proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Lan Zhang, Arthur Fridman, Eberhard Durr, Andrew Bett
  • Patent number: 11642406
    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/or pneumococcal diseases caused by S. pneumoniae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Chitrananda Abeygunawardana, Yadong Adam Cui, Romulo Ferrero, Jian He, Luwy Musey, Tanaz Petigara, Julie M. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20230140132
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds of Formula I act as arginase inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for arginase-related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
    Inventors: Abdelghani Abe Achab, Matthew L. Childers, Christian Fischer, Symon Gathiaka, Derun Li, Min Lu, Anandan Palani, Rachel L. Palte, Qinglin Pu, David L. Sloman, Hongjun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230139282
    Abstract: Provided are methods of treating malaria comprising administration of compounds of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject in need thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are uses of the compounds of Formula (I), as defined herein, for treating a Plasmodium infection, and for treating malaria. Also provided are methods of treatment further comprising administration of one or more additional anti-malarial compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Manuel de Lera Ruiz, Paola Favuzza, Zhuyan Guo, Bin Hu, Michael J. Kelly, III, Zhiyu Lei, John A. McCauley, David B. Olsen, Brad Sleebs, Tony Triglia, Dongmei Zhan, Lianyun Zhao
  • Patent number: 11638754
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, a pharmaceutical composition that includes a lipid nanoparticle adjuvant and an anti-human papillomavirus (HPV) comprising HPV virus-like particles (VLPs) of at least one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) selected from the group consisting of HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73, and 82.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. Bett, John P. Bilello, Amy S. Espeseth, Tong-Ming Fu, Marian E. Gindy
  • Patent number: 11634511
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for the preparation of sugammadex: (I) In one aspect, there is provided a process for the preparation of sugammadex from 8-per-deoxy-8-bromo-?-cyclodextrin and 3-mercaptopropionic acid. In another aspect, there is provided an alternative process for the preparation of sugammadex from 8-per-deoxy-8-bromo-?-cyclodextrin and disodium 3 -mercaptopropionate. In another aspect, there is provided a process for the preparation of 8-per-deoxy-8-bromo-?-cyclod extrin, which may be used in the production of sugammadex. In one such aspect, there is provided a process for the preparation of 8-per-deoxy-8-bromo-y-cyclodextrin from ?-cyclodextrin and a brominating agent. In another such aspect, there is provided a process for the preparation of 8-per-deoxy-8-bromo-?-cyclodextrin comprising, inter alia, reacting ?-cyclodextrin with an electrophilic brominating agent, a deoxygenating agent, and an acid in the presence of an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Jamie M. McCabe Dunn, Nadine Kuhl, Wenyong Chen, Yang Cao, Donald R. Gauthier, Jr., Alan Michael Hyde, Susan L. Zultanski
  • Patent number: 11633476
    Abstract: The invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. In some embodiments the formulations of the invention comprise between 5-200 mg/mL anti-PD-1 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof. The invention further provides methods for treating various cancers with stable formulations of the invention. In some embodiments of the methods of the invention, the formulations are administered to a subject by intravenous or subcutaneous administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Wendy Benjamin, Sarita Mittal, Ashwin Basarkar, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Ramesh S. Kashi, Mohammed Shameem, Soumendu Bhattacharya, Yogita Krishnamachari
  • Publication number: 20230118665
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, a lipid nanoparticle adjuvant composition. The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions that include a stable lipid nanoparticle adjuvant and human papillomavirus (HPV) virus-like particles (VLPs) of at least one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) selected from the group consisting of HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73, and 82.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Bett, Izzat T. Raheem, Jason W. Skudlarek, Erica L. Strable
  • Publication number: 20230123584
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, a pharmaceutical composition that includes a lipid nanoparticle adjuvant and an anti-human papillomavirus (HPV) comprising HPV virus-like particles (VLPs) of at least one type of human papillomavirus (HPV) selected from the group consisting of HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 26, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 53, 55, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68, 73, and 82.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Marian E. Gindy, John P. Bilello, Amy S. Espeseth, Andrew J. Bett, Tong-Ming Fu
  • Publication number: 20230118596
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating cancer (e.g., melanoma or RCC), which comprise administering to a human patient in need thereof: (a) a PD-1 antagonist; (b) a CTLA4 antagonist; and (c) lenvatinib represented by Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are kits containing such agents and uses of therapeutic combinations of such agents for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, EISAI R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Blanca Homet Moreno, Nageatte Ibrahim, Rodolfo Fleury Perini, Scott J. Diede, Scot W. Ebbinghaus, Rachel Allison Altura
  • Publication number: 20230114091
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof, which are PRMT5 inhibitors. Also provided are methods of making compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, and methods of using these compounds to treat cancer, sickle cell, and hereditary persistence of foetal hemoglobin (HPFH) mutations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Michelle Machacek, Michael D. Altman, Shuhei Kawamura, Michael H. Reutershan, David L. Sloman, Phieng Siliphaivanh, Sebastian E. Schneider, Charles S. Yeung, David J. Witter, Craig R. Gibeau
  • Publication number: 20230114337
    Abstract: A cannula for subcutaneous dispensing of medicaments, wherein the cannula has a cannula wall, a distal end and a proximal end and wherein the cannula comprises a single orifice in the cannula wall, proximal to the distal end of the cannula or two or more orifices in the cannula wall, proximal to the distal end of the cannula.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Scott BROWN, John B. CLINE, Michael GALLUPPI, Jeffrey C. GIVAND, Guangli HU, Steven Carl PERSAK, Wail RASHEED
  • Publication number: 20230108114
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof, which are PRMT5 inhibitors. Also provided are methods of making compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, and methods of using these compounds to treat cancer, sickle cell, and hereditary persistence of foetal hemoglobin (HPFH) mutations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Michelle Machacek, Michael D. Altman, Chunghui Huang, Michael H. Reutershan, David L. Sloman, Phieng Siliphaivanh, Sebastian E. Schneider, Charles S. Yeung, David J. Witter, Craig R. Gibeau, Yingchun Ye