Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp & Dohme
  • Publication number: 20210163568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to insulin analogues and processes of making such insulin analogues by direct conversion of a free amine to an azide via diazo-transfer with an azotransfer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Sobhana Babu Boga, Ahmet Kekec, Songnian Lin, Craig A. Parish, Weijuan Tang, Lin Yan
  • Publication number: 20210163505
    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: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Abdelghani Abe Achab, Jared N. Cumming, Christian Fischer, Symon Gathiaka, Charles A. Lesburg, Derun Li, Min Lu, Matthew J. Mitcheltree, Anandan Palani, Rachel L. Palte, David L. Sloman, Hongjun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210161896
    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: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dane Clausen, Xavier Fradera, Yongxin Han, Alexander Pasternak, Li Xiao, Hongjun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210154221
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 4?-substituted nucleoside derivatives of Formula I and their use in the inhibition of HIV reverse transcriptase, the prophylaxis of infection by HIV, the treatment of infection by HIV, and the prophylaxis, treatment, and delay in the onset or progression of AIDS and/or ARC. The present invention also provides processes for the preparation of 4?-substituted nucleoside derivatives of Formula I and derivatives thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited
    Inventors: Mark McLaughlin, Edward Cleator, Jongrock Kong, Andrew William Gibson, David R. Lieberman, Alejandro Diequez Vazquez, Stephen Philip Keen, Michael J. Williams, Jeffrey C. Moore, Erika M. Milczek, Feng Peng, Kevin M. Belyk, Zhiguo Jake Song
  • Publication number: 20210154138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing a stable amorphous dispersion of a pharmaceutically active substance having poor water solubility by applying low frequency acoustic energy to a mixture comprising the active substance and at least one polymer and heating the mixture until a stable amorphous dispersion is formed. The methods of the invention are an effective means of converting a crystalline API to a substantially amorphous and stable form, i.e., wherein the crystallinity is less than about 5%. The methods of the invention result in more complete amorphization, increased solubility, drug loading and stability as compared typical amorphization or literature methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Dennis H. Leung, Zhiqiang Guo, Christopher W. Boyce
  • Patent number: 11014986
    Abstract: Crystals of pembrolizumab and structurally similar anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies are provided, as well as methods of producing such crystals, and uses of compositions comprising such antibody crystals, e.g. in treatment of cancers. The present invention satisfies these needs and more by providing pembrolizumab crystals and a method producing pembrolizumab crystals. One embodiment of the method of the invention produces crystals suitable for X-ray diffraction, and the inventors herein used such crystals to solve the three-dimensional structure of pembrolizumab to 2.3 A resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Reichert, Winifred W. Prosise, Giovanna Scapin, Xiaoyu Yang, Ramesh Kashi, Corey Strickland
  • Patent number: 11014920
    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 XIIa inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jacqueline D. Hicks, Brian Alexander McKittrick, Brent R. Whitehead, Matthew Lombardo, Xiaoqing Han, Jerry A. Taylor, Hong Dong Chu, Sung-Sau So, Peter Orth, Zhicai Wu
  • Patent number: 11010591
    Abstract: A protein crystallization trial is automatically analyzed by capturing images of the protein drops in the trial. A machine-learned model, such as a neural network, is applied to classify the images. The model generates a predicted classification from among a set of possible classifications which includes one or more crystal type classifications and one or more non-crystal type classifications. Users may be notified automatically of newly identified crystals (e.g., drops that are classified as a crystal type). The notification may include a link to a user interface that includes results of the trial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Soheil Ghafurian, Ilknur Icke, Charles A. Lesburg, Belma Dogdas
  • Patent number: 11008313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to PCSK9 allosteric binding compounds of Formula I: (Formula (I)) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X1, X2, Y, R1, R2, RA, RB and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise an allosteric binding compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further relates, inter alia, to methods for inducing PCSK9 protein degradation in a subject, and methods for treating atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, or related cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic conditions, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the invention. The invention also provides a means for the in vitro labeling, detection and/or quantification of PCSK9 in biological samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Eugene Imbriglio, Whitney Lane Petrilli, Yusheng Xiong, Zhe Feng, Hyewon Youm, Wonsuk Chang, Rui Liang, Zhijian Lu, Jerry Andrew Taylor, Scott B. Hoyt
  • Patent number: 11008338
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C5-C6-oxacyclic fused iminothiazine dioxide compounds bearing an ether linker, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, RA, ring A, m, n, -L1-, ring B, RB, and p are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Wen-Lian Wu, Jared N. Cumming, Brandon M. Taoka, Xing Dai
  • Patent number: 11008380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies which have high anti-RSV neutralizing titers. The invention further provides for isolated nucleic acids encoding the antibodies of the invention and host cells transformed therewith. The invention yet further provides for diagnostic, prophylactic and therapeutic methods employing the antibodies and nucleic acids of the invention, particularly as a passive immunotherapy agent in infants and the elderly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kalpit A. Vora, Kara S. Cox, Aimin Tang, Zhifeng Chen, Daniel DiStefano, Lan Zhang, Hua-Poo Su
  • Publication number: 20210130466
    Abstract: Therapeutic combinations that comprise at least one antagonist of the Programmed Death 1 receptor (PD-1) and at least one benzo[b]thiophene compound that activates the Stimulator of Interferon Genes (STING) pathway are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is the use of such therapeutic combinations for the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Saso CEMERSKI, Jared N. CUMMING, Johnny E. KOPINJA, Samanthi A. PERERA, Benjamin Wesley TROTTER, Archie Ngai-Chiu TSE
  • Patent number: 10995085
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Also disclosed herein are uses of a compound disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of a composition in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Yongxin Han, Abdelghani Achab, Yongqi Deng, Xavier Fradera, Craig Gibeau, Brett A. Hopkins, Derun Li, Kun Liu, Meredeth A. McGowan, Nunzio Sciammetta, David Sloman, Catherine White, Hongjun Zhang, Hua Zhou
  • Patent number: 10994008
    Abstract: Methods of treating proliferative disorders are described. In particular, combination treatment with a GITR agonist and a PD-1 antagonist are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Gu Danling, Amy M. Beebe
  • Publication number: 20210122717
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a novel process for preparing Compound A free base, 5-((2,4-diaminopyrimidin-5-yl)oxy)-4-iso-propyl-2-methoxybenzenesulfonamide, and a citrate salt of Compound A with simplified chemistry and a high overall yield: Compound A. In one embodiment, the overall yield from the starting material 2-isopropylphenol to Compound A citrate salt is greater than 50%. In another embodiment, the overall yield is greater than 60%. Also disclosed herein are novel salts and solvates of Compound A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Werthenstein BioPharma GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin M. Maloney, Kallol Basu, John Y.L. Chung, Richard Desmond, Michael James Di Maso, Guy R. Humphrey, Alfred Y. Lee, Dan Lehnherr, Feng Peng, Hong Ren, Mark Weisel, Siwei Zhang, Patrick Larpent
  • Publication number: 20210123919
    Abstract: Biomarkers are provided that are predictive of a subject's responsiveness to a combination therapy comprising lenvatinib compound and a PD-1 antagonist. The biomarkers, compositions, and methods described herein are useful in selecting appropriate treatment modalities for a subject having, suspected of having, or at risk of developing cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro FUNAHASHI, Kotaro KODAMA, Ryo DAIRIKI, Yukinori MINOSHIMA
  • Patent number: 10988487
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Formula (I). Also disclosed herein are uses of the compounds disclosed herein in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder. Also disclosed herein are compositions comprising a compound disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are uses of the compositions in the potential treatment or prevention of an IDO-associated disease or disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Kun Liu, Abdelghani Achab, Purakkattle Biju, Timothy A. Cernak, Yongqi Deng, Xavier Fradera, Liangqin Guo, Yongxin Han, Shuwen He, Joseph Kozlowski, Derun Li, Guoqing Li, Qinglin Pu, Zhi-Cai Shi, Wensheng Yu, Hongjun Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210115044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tao Yu, James M. Apgar, Alan Whitehead, Yonglian Zhang, Zhiyong Hu, Valerie W. Shurtleff, John A. McCauley, Izzat T. Raheem
  • Patent number: 10981902
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 5-(pyridine-3-yl)oxaxole compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. 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 M4 muscarinic acetylcholine 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 M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Merck MSD (R&D) China Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianming Bao, Timothy J. Henderson, Chunsing Li, Michael Man-Chu Lo, Robert D. Mazzola, Jr., Meng Na, Michael T. Rudd, David M. Tellers, Ling Tong
  • Publication number: 20210107904
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain 9-substituted amino triazolo quinazoline compounds of the structural Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein, ring A, R1 and R2 are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other therapeutically active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, alone and in combination with other therapeutic agents, as antagonists of A2a and/or A2b receptors, and in the treatment of a variety of diseases, conditions, or disorders that are mediated, at least in part, by the adenosine A2a receptor and/or the adenosine A2b receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew A. Larsen, Amjad Ali, Jared Cumming, Duane DeMong, Qiaolin Deng, Thomas H. Graham, Elisabeth Hennessy, Andrew J. Hoover, Ping Liu, Kun Liu, Umar Faruk Mansoor, Jianping Pan, Christopher W. Plummer, Aaron Sather, Uma Swaminathan, Huijun Wang, Yonglian Zhang