Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20140244289
    Abstract: Intelligent cold storage system for storing pharmaceutical product containers, such as vials, ampules, syringes, bottles, medication tubes, blister packs and cartons, at the point of dispensing. Embodiments of the invention use product identification technology, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags and barcode readers, to uniquely identify containers as they are added to or removed from the cold storage compartment, and automatically retrieve from a local or remote database a variety of details associated with the containers and their contents, such as manufacturing data, expiration dates, time out of refrigeration, inventory levels, safety information, usage statistics, known contraindications and warnings, etc. If the details indicate that there is a problem with a particular pharmaceutical (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventor: Alan J. Lowenstein
  • Publication number: 20140242027
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): and tautomers, isomers, and esters of said compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and prodrugs of said compounds, wherein each of R, R1, X, Y, Z, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R18, R19 and n is selected independently and as defined herein. Compositions comprising such compounds are also provided. The compounds of the invention are effective as inhibitors of HCV, and are useful, alone and together with other therapeutic agents, in treating or preventing diseases or disorders such as viral infections and virus-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: Southern Research Institute, Merck Sharp & Dohne Corp.
    Inventors: Ashok Arasappan, F. George Njoroge, Cecil D. Kwong, Subramaniam Ananthan, Frank Bennett, Francisco Velazquez, Vinay Girijavallabhan, Yuhua Huang, Hollis S. Kezer, Joseph Maddry, Robert C. REynold, Abhijit Roychowdhury, Anita T. Fowler, John A. Secrist, III, Ling Tong, Seong Heon Kim, Malcolm MacCoss, Srikanth Venkatraman, vishal Verma
  • Publication number: 20140243302
    Abstract: Novel bridged bicyclic compounds are disclosed herein, along with their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antibacterial agents. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating bacterial infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORPORATION, KYORIN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yasumichi Fukuda, David E. Kaelin, JR., Sheo B. Singh
  • 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: 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
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140234301
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of using PILR? agonists, or PILR? antagonists, to treat immune disorders, such as autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, including CNS, joint and gut inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Cristina M. Tato, Barbara Joyce-Shaikh, Daniel J. Cua
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20140234296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof. The present invention further provides methods for treating various cancers and chronic infections with stable formulations of antibodies against human programmed death receptor PD-1, or antigen binding fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Manoj K. Sharma, Chakravarthy Nachu Narasimhan, Kevin James Gergich, Soonmo Peter Kang
  • Patent number: 8809579
    Abstract: Glucagon receptor antagonist compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful for treating type 2 diabetes and related conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Roman Kats-Kagan, Christian P. Stevenson, Xibin Liao, Qinghong Fu, Emma R. Parmee, Songnian Lin
  • Patent number: 8808744
    Abstract: A drug delivery system consisting of one or more compartments and comprising a progestogenic compound dissolved in a thermoplastic polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer whereby, if the delivery system consists of one compartment, the compartment comprises (i) a core of a thermoplastic polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer comprising the progestogenic compound, such progestogenic compound being dissolved in the polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer up to a concentration below the saturation level at 25° C., and an estrogenic compound; and (ii) a skin of a thermoplastic polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer covering the core, said skin being permeable for both compounds; if the delivery system consists of more than one compartment, only one compartment comprises (iii) the progestogenic compound, such progestogenic compound being dissolved in a core of a thermoplastic polyethylene vinylacetate copolymer up to a concentration below the saturation level at 25° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Wouter de Graaff, Janneke Sophie Groen, Marcus Antonius Bernardus Kruft, Johannes Antonius Hendrikus Van Laarhoven, Herman Vromans, Raymond Zeeman