Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions of an HDAC inhibitor and a chelatable metal compound. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of treating cancer and alleviating the side effects of the HDAC inhibitor by administering the pharmaceutical composition. In another embodiment, the present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of metal HDAC inhibitor chelate complexes. In another embodiment, the invention provides methods of treating cancer by administering the pharmaceutical compositions. The invention provides crystalline compositions of metal HDAC inhibitor chelate complexes and methods of producing same.
Abstract: The present invention provides a multivalent immunogenic composition having 15 distinct polysaccharide-protein conjugates. Each conjugate consists of a capsular polysaccharide prepared from a different serotype of Streptococcus pneumoniae (1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F or 33F) conjugated to a carrier protein, preferably CRM197. The immunogenic composition, preferably formulated as a vaccine on an aluminum -based adjuvant, provides broad coverage against pneumococcal disease, particularly in infants and young children.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 3, 2011
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Michael J. Caulfield, Patrick L. Ahl, Jeffrey T. Blue, Jayme L. Cannon
Abstract: Certain novel substituted imidazoles are ligands of the human bombesin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of BRS-3, such as obesity, and diabetes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
David Chen, Christopher L. Franklin, Peter R. Guzzo, Linus S. Lin, Michael M. C. Lo, Ravi P. Nargund, Iyassu K. Sebhat
Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, including pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, are CETP inhibitors, and are useful for raising HDL-cholesterol, reducing LDL-cholesterol, and for treating or preventing atherosclerosis. In the compounds of Formula 1, A1 and A2 are each an aromatic ring, a 5-6-membered heterocyclic ring, an aromatic ring fused to a heterocyclic ring, a phenyl ring fused to a heterocyclic ring, or a cycloalkyl ring.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Amjad Ali, Joann Bohn, Qiaolin Deng, Zhijian Lu, Peter J. Sinclair, Gayle Taylor, Christopher Thompson, Nazia Quraishi
Abstract: The present invention is directed to amino tetrahydro-pyridopyrimidine compounds which are useful as therapeutic agents for the treatment of central nervous system disorders associated with phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10). The present invention also relates to the use of such compounds for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, psychosis or Huntington's disease, and those associated with striatal hypofunction or basal ganglia dysfunction.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 5, 2010
Publication date:
May 31, 2012
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp
Inventors:
Michael J. Breslin, Paul J. Coleman, Christopher D. Cox, Izzat T. Raheem, John D. Schreier
Abstract: Antagonists of human proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (“PCSK9”) are disclosed. The disclosed antagonists are effective in the inhibition of PCSK9 function and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for use in the treatment of conditions associated with PCSK9 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antagonists, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antagonists. Methods of making PCSK9-specific antagonists as well as methods of using the antagonists for inhibiting or antagonizing PCSK9 function are also disclosed and form important additional aspects of the present disclosure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Jon H. Condra, Rose M. Cubbon, Holly A. Hammond, Laura Orsatti, Shilpa Pandit, Laurence B. Peterson, Joseph C. Santoro, Ayesha Sitlani, Dana D. Wood, Henryk Mach, Heidi Yoder, Sonia M. Gregory, Jeffrey T. Blue, Kevin Wang, Peter Luo, Denise K. Nawrocki, Pingyu Zhong, Feng Dong, Yan Li
Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin 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 antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. 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 and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 7, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2012
Assignees:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Seynexis, Inc.
Inventors:
Mark L. Greenlee, Robert Wilkening, James Apgar, Donald Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Gregory J. Pacofsky, Brian H. Heasley, Ahmed Mamai, Kingsley Nelson
Abstract: Antagonists of human proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (“PCSK9”) are disclosed. The disclosed antagonists are effective in the inhibition of PCSK9 function and, accordingly, present desirable antagonists for use in the treatment of conditions associated with PCSK9 activity. The present invention also discloses nucleic acid encoding said antagonists, vectors, host cells, and compositions comprising the antagonists. Methods of making PCSK9-specific antagonists as well as methods of using the antagonists for inhibiting or antagonizing PCSK9 function are also disclosed and form important additional aspects of the present disclosure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Jon H. Condra, Rose M. Cubbon, Holly A. Hammond, Timothy McCabe, Shilpa Pandit, Laurence B. Peterson, Joseph C. Santoro, Ayesha Sitlani, Dana D. Wood, Henryk Mach, Heidi Yoder, Sonia M. Gregory, Jeffrey T. Blue, Kevin Wang, Peter Luo, Denise K. Nawrocki, Pingyu Zhong, Feng Dong, Yan Li
Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazine substituted pyrrolopyridines having formula (I) useful as inhibitors of JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and/or TYK2) and/or PDK1 and for the treatment of myeloproliferative disorders or other cancers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
David J. Guerin, Joos Jung, Elizabeth Stanton
Abstract: The reconstruction of genetic networks in mammalian systems is one of the primary goals in biological research, especially as such reconstructions relate to elucidating not only common, polygenic human disease, but living systems more generally. The present invention provides novel gene network reconstruction algorithms that utilize naturally occurring genetic variations as a source of perturbations to elucidate the networks. The algorithms incorporate relative transcript abundance and genotypic data from segregating populations by employing a generalized scoring function of maximum likelihood commonly used in Bayesian network reconstruction problems. The utility of these novel algorithms can be demonstrated via application to gene expression data from a segregating mouse population.
Abstract: Certain novel substituted imidazoles are ligands of the human bombesin receptor and, in particular, are selective ligands of the human bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3). They are therefore useful for the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases and disorders responsive to the modulation of BRS-3, such as obesity, and diabetes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2012
Assignees:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Albany Molecular Research, Inc.
Inventors:
Peter H. Dobbelaar, Christopher L. Franklin, Allan Goodman, Cheng Guo, Peter R. Guzzo, Mark Hadden, Shuwen He, Alan J. Henderson, Tianying Jian, Linus S. Lin, Jian Liu, Ravi P. Nargund, Megan Ruenz, Bruce J. Sargent, Iyassu K. Sebhat, Larry Yet
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing lyophilized pharmaceutical compositions comprising a high concentration of therapeutic protein or antibody prior to lyophilization, wherein the lyophilized formulation can be reconstituted with a diluent in about 15 minutes or less. The invention also relates to the high concentration lyophilized formulations produced by the methods described herein. The lyophilized formulations produced by the methods of the invention are stable and are suitable for veterinary and human medical use and are suitable for modes of administration including oral, pulmonary and parenteral, such as intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, or subcutaneous injection. Also provided by the invention are high concentration pharmaceutical compositions that have long term stability and can be reconstituted, following lyophilization, in a short period of time, preferably 15 minutes or less.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 27, 2010
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
Inventors:
Akhilesh Bhambhani, Brian K. Meyer, Jeffrey T. Blue
Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide azaindane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
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:
Application
Filed:
July 27, 2010
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP
Inventors:
Nigel J. Liverton, John A. McCauley, Michael T. Rudd
Abstract: The present invention is directed to radiolabeled CGRP receptor antagonists which are useful for the quantitative imaging of CGRP receptors in mammals.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 20, 2010
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Ian M. Bell, Eric Hostetler, Harold G. Selnick, Craig A. Stump
Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide azaindane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 10, 2011
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Ian M. Bell, Mark E. Fraley, Steven N. Gallicchio, Anthony Ginnetti, Helen J. Mitchell, Daniel V. Paone, Donnette D. Staas, Heather E. Stevenson, Cheng Wang, C. Blair Zartman
Abstract: Diaphragm valve with internal leak detection and improved external leak sealing performance. In diaphragm valves comprising diaphragms that have shields and backings, a rigid seal plate interposed between the shield and backing prevents peripheral regions of the shield from cold-flowing into the backing, despite the compression forces produced by tightening the fasteners that secure the diaphragm to the valve's bonnet assembly and body. An access port passing through the seal plate provides an interface between a void located between the shield and the backing and a breach detector. The breach detector is configured to detect pressure, volume, moisture or mass deviations in fluid disposed in the void, and the deviations indicate whether there's a rupture in the shield or the backing. The breach detector can be connected to an alarming device or signaling system to provide warnings and alerts to valve operators, process control panels or data communication networks.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 25, 2010
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
Inventors:
Daniel I. Reed, Joseph T. Sullivan, Gerald C. Shifflett
Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide azaindane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 10, 2011
Publication date:
May 17, 2012
Applicant:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Ian M. Bell, Mark E. Fraley, Steven N. Gallicchio, Anthony Ginnetti, Helen J. Mitchell, Daniel V. Paone, Donnette D. Staas, Cheng Wang, C. Blair Zartman
Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzyl-substituted quinolone compounds of general 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, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Craig Lindsley, William D. Shipe, Feng Yang, Jaime Lynn Bunda
Abstract: 2,5-Diaryl-1,2,4-triazole derivatives of structural formula I are selective inhibitors of the 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme (11?-HSD-1). The compounds are useful for the treatment of diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome. Also disclosed are novel compounds of structural formula II which are inhibitors of 11?-HSD-1.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 14, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 15, 2012
Assignee:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Inventors:
Susan D. Aster, James M. Balkovec, Donald W. Graham, Xin Gu, Nancy J. Kevin, Gool F. Patel, Mitree Ponpipom