Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Publication number: 20210236640
    Abstract: Provided is a method of determining the stability increase provided by a non-reducing sugar in a pharmaceutical composition containing a protein therapeutic, the method comprising: (i) providing: a first pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of the protein therapeutic in the substantial absence of a non-reducing sugar, wherein the first pharmaceutical composition has a first B22 value and a second pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of the protein therapeutic and the non-reducing sugar, wherein the second pharmaceutical composition has a second B22 value; (ii) determining the difference between the first and second B22 values; and (iii) predicting the stability increase provided by the non-reducing sugar based on the difference in B22 values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Arnab De, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan
  • Publication number: 20210236646
    Abstract: A method is described for producing a pneumococcal capsular polysaccharide protein conjugate in which one or more activated pneumococcal polysaccharides of particular pneumococcal serotypes and carrier protein are separately lyophilized in the form of lyospheres of carrier protein and lyospheres of the one or more polysaccharides. A predetermined amount of carrier protein lyospheres and activated polysaccharide lyospheres are mixed together and the mixture reconstituted in an organic solvent to produce polysaccharide carrier protein conjugates. A plurality of conjugates, each comprising polysaccharides of a particular serotype, may be used to produce multivalent pneumococcal immunogenic compositions having a combination of conjugates for use in vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick Leonard AHL, Akhilesh BHAMBHANI, Christopher Jon FARRELL, Patrick McHUGH, Morrisa C. JONES, Daniel D. ROTH, Jessica R. SINACOLA, Justin STANBRO, Matthew P. WATSON, Emily WEN, Michael A. WINTERS
  • Patent number: 11077092
    Abstract: Use of a glucagon receptor antagonist in combination with a cholesterol absorption inhibitor for the treatment of diabetes and related conditions is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Hong-Ping Guan, Jose M. Castro-Perez, Harry R. Davis, Samuel E. Engel, Douglas G. Johns, Songnian Lin, Stephen F. Previs, Thomas P. Roddy, Liangsu Wang, Sheng-Ping Wang, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 11077050
    Abstract: The instant invention provides pharmaceutical formulations for a long acting injectable drug product comprising a suspension of doravirine for parenteral administration via intramuscular or subcutaneous routes. The drug product can be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of infection by HIV or for the treatment, prophylaxis, or delay in the onset of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) or ARC (AIDS related complex).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Sachin Mittal, Irina Kazakevich, Himanshu Bhattacharjee, Peter Bakker, Luke Schenck, David J. Goldfarb, Amitava Mitra, Donna Carroll, Nazia Khawaja
  • Patent number: 11072658
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-PD-1/LAG3 bispecific antibodies and antigen-binding fragments. Also provided here are methods and uses of these antibodies and antigen-binding fragments in the treatment of cancer or infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP., ZYMEWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Laurence Fayadat-Dilman, Veronica Juan, Shireen Khan, Shaopeng Huang, Hua Ying, Eric Escobar Cabrera, Genevieve Desjardins
  • Patent number: 11072602
    Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Harry R. Chobanian, Shuwen He, Jinsong Hao, Barbara Pio
  • Publication number: 20210221815
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing beta 3 agonists of Formula (I) and Formula (II) and their intermediates. The beta 3 agonists are useful in the treatment of certain disorders, including overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and urinary urgency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: John Y.L. CHUNG, Kevin CAMPOS, Edward CLEATOR, Robert F. DUNN, Andrew GIBSON, R. Scott HOERRNER, Stephen KEEN, Dave LIEBERMAN, Zhuqing LIU, Joseph LYNCH, Kevin M. MALONEY, Feng XU, Nobuyoshi YASUDA, Naoki YOSHIKAWA, Yong-Li ZHONG
  • Publication number: 20210223262
    Abstract: The present invention provides lyophilized pellets of low concentrations of antibodies in the form of lyospheres. These lyospheres provide pre-measured antibody concentrations suitable for diagnostic and quality control assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Akhilesh Bhambhani, Thorsten Verch, Morrisa C. Jones, Mary Retzlaff, Jessica R. Sinacola, Silikhone L. Bouaraphan
  • Patent number: 11066396
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted 5-trifluoromethyl oxadiazole compounds of generic formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. In particular, the invention is directed to a class of aryl and heteroaryl substituted 5-trifluoromethyl oxadiazole compounds of formula I which may be useful as HDAC6 inhibitors for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, such as schizophrenia and stroke, as well as other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Abbas Walji, Richard Berger, Craig A. Stump, Kelly-Ann S. Schlegel, James J. Mulhearn, Thomas J. Greshock, Deping Wang, Mark E. Fraley, Kristen G. Jones
  • Publication number: 20210214308
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of an IDO enzyme: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising these compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an DO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Shuwen He, Yongxin Han, Alexander Pasternak
  • Patent number: 11059835
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for the synthesis of cephalosporin antibiotic compounds comprising a palladium-catalyzed coupling reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: David Waller, Gregory Gazda, Zachary Minden, Lisa Barton, Clifton Leigh
  • Patent number: 11058775
    Abstract: Insulin dimers conjugated to peptides having at least one incretin activity are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Anandan Palani, Zhiqiang Yang, Lin Yan, Songnian Lin, Pei Huo, Ravi Nargund
  • Publication number: 20210206796
    Abstract: A class of polycyclic compounds of general formula (I), wherein Base1, Base2, Y, Za, Xa, Xa1, Xb, Xb1, Xc, Xc1, Xd, Xd1, R1, R1a, R2, R2a, R3, R4, R4a, R5, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8, R8a and R9 are defined herein, that may be useful as inductors of type I interferon production, specifically as STING active agents, are provided. Also provided are processes for the synthesis and use of compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. Andresen, Frank Bennett, Wonsuk Chang, Matthew Lloyd Childers, Jared N. Cumming, Jongwon Lim, Min Lu, Benjamin Wesley Trotter, Wen-Lian Wu
  • Publication number: 20210206884
    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-?-cyclodextrin, 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-?-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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jamie M. McCabe Dunn, Nadine Kuhl, Wenyong Chen, Yang Cao, Donald R. Gauthier, Jr., Alan Michael Hyde, Susan L. Zultanski
  • Patent number: 11051508
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus (1) for mixing slaughter offal with a preservative agent, the apparatus comprising an offal collection tank (3) with a bottom (4) provided with a discharge opening (5) connectable to a closable discharge, an agitator (8) extending into the offal collection tank, and a pump unit (9) operatively connectable to the discharge, wherein the apparatus further comprises a preservative reservoir (7) mounted on top of the collection tank (3). A collection and preservation system is provided, wherein the addition of preservation agent can be strictly controlled, can easily and quickly be installed and connected when it is to be used. After use, the system is easily removed and cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Adolph Bartholomeus Gijtenbeek, Harry van Tuijn, Marinus Johannes Gerardus Maria Ploegmakers
  • Patent number: 11053243
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that are useful as hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors, the synthesis of such compounds, and the use of such compounds for inhibiting HCV NS5A activity, for treating or preventing HCV infections and for inhibiting HCV viral replication and/or viral production in a cell-based system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Craig A. Coburn, Steven W. Ludmerer, Kun Liu, Hao Wu, Richard Soil, Bin Zhong, Jian Zhu
  • Patent number: 11053315
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to ILT4 (immunoglobulin-like transcript 4) and combinations thereof, e.g., with an anti-PD1 antibody. Also provided are methods of use thereof, for example, for treating or preventing cancer in a subject; and methods of making such antibodies and fragments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Agenus Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Luis A. Zuniga, Milan Blanusa, Andrea Claudia Schuster, Kornelia Schultze
  • Patent number: 11052065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a cell proliferation disorder (e.g., cancer) comprising administering: (a) a compound having the Formula (I), wherein R1 or R2 are as herein defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and (b) an anti-human PD-1 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof to a human patient in need thereof. Also disclosed are therapeutic combinations and kits containing such agents for the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Elaine M Pinheiro, Michael Rosenzweig, Robert A. Kastelein, David R. Kaufman, Deborah A. Law
  • Publication number: 20210198339
    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: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Lin Yan, Pei Huo, Ahmet Kekec, Danqing D. Feng, Yuping Zhu, Dmitri Pissarnitski, Chris Moyes, Songnian Lin
  • Publication number: 20210198190
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of an IDO enzyme: (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising these compounds. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Shuwen He, Dane Clausen, Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Xianhai Huang, Alexander Pasternak, Qinglin Pu, Dong Xiao, Li Xiao, Feng Ye, Hongjun Zhang