Patents Assigned to Merck Sharp
  • Publication number: 20170275260
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula I that are useful as modulators of ?7 nAChR, compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds for preventing, treating, or ameliorating disease, particularly disorders of the central nervous system such as cognitive impairments in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia, as well as for L-DOPA induced-dyskinesia and inflammation
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: BRENDAN M. CROWLEY, BRIAN T. CAMPBELL, JOSEPH L. DUFFY, THOMAS J. GRESHOCK, DEODIAL G. GUIADEEN, ANDREW JOHN HARVEY, BELINDA C. HUFF, KENNETH J. LEAVITT, VANESSA L. RADA, JOHN M. SANDERS, WILLIAM D. SHIPE, LINDA M. SUEN, IAN M. BELL
  • Publication number: 20170275297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of IRAK4 of Formula (I) and provides compositions comprising such inhibitors, as well as methods therewith for treating IRAK4-mediated or -associated conditions or diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Michael D. ALTMAN, Brian M. ANDRESEN, Jason D. BRUBAKER, Matthew L. CHILDERS, Anthony DONOFRIO, Thierry FISCHMANN, Craig R. GIBEAU, Solomon D. KATTAR, Charles A. LESBURG, Jongwon LIM, John K.F. MACLEAN, Umar F. MANSOOR, Alan B. NORTHRUP, John SANDERS, Graham F. SMITH, Luis TORRES
  • Publication number: 20170275274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula I are inhibitors of diacylglyceride O-acyltransferase 2 (“DGAT2”) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by DGAT2. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of hepatic steatosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, cardio-renal diseases such as chronic kidney diseases and heart failure and related diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Imbriglio, Clare London, Zhijian Lu, James Tata, Yusheng Xiong, Ming You, Hyewon Youm
  • Publication number: 20170273965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound represented by formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of formula (I) are inhibitors of diacylglyceride O-acyltransferase 2 (“DGAT2”) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by DGAT2. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of hepatic steatosis, diabetes mellitus, obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerosis, cardiorenal diseases such as chronic kidney diseases and heart failure and related diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Imbriglio, Rui Liang, Clare London, Kenneth Marby, James Tata, Ming You, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20170267695
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof, which are ERK2 inhibitors. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting ERK2 in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I). The invention also provides a method for treating cancer in a patient in need of such treatment, said method comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., MSD R&D (China) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Phieng Siliphaivanh, David L. Sloman, David Witter, Umar Faruk Mansoor, Joseph Kozlowski, Ziping Liu, Jianmin Fu, Zhilong Wan, Wei Liu, Yimin Qian, Xianhai Huang
  • Publication number: 20170266167
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) or the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and prodrugs thereof, which are ERK2 inhibitors. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound of Formula (I) and an effective amount of at least one other pharmaceutically active ingredient (such as, for example, a chemotherapeutic agent), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Phieng Siliphaivanh, Joey Methot, Kathryn Ann Lipford, Danielle Molinari, David L. Sloman, David Witter, Hua Zhou, Christopher Boyce, Xianhai Huang, Jongwon Lim, David Guerin, Ganesh Babu Karunakaran, Raman Kumar Bakshi, Ziping Liu, Jianmin Fu, Zhilong Wan, Wei Liu
  • Publication number: 20170267759
    Abstract: The present invention includes antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that specifically bind to human or cynomolgous monkey LAGS as well as immunoglobulin chains thereof and polynucleotides encoding the same along with injection devices comprising such antibodies or fragments. Vaccines including such antibodies and fragments as well as compositions comprising the antibodies and fragments (e.g., including anti-PD1 antibodies) are included in the invention. Methods for treating or preventing cancer or infection using such compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for recombinant expression of the antibodies and fragments are part of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Linda Liang, Laurence Fayadat-Dilman, Rene De Waal Malefyt, Gopalan Raghunathan
  • Patent number: 9765074
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Alexander Pasternak, Fa-Xiang Ding, Shuzhi Dong, Dipshikha Biswas, Haifeng Tang, Jinlong Jiang, Cangming Yang, Xin Gu
  • Patent number: 9765107
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Cyclic Phosphonate Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): (structure) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein, as well as to compositions and methods of using the Cyclic Phosphonate Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Stephane Bogen, Vinay Girijavallabhan, Quang Truong, Ping Chen, Frank Bennett, Angela Kerekes, Qun Dang, David B. Olsen, Ian Davies
  • Patent number: 9765057
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-ester-4-substituted compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the 3-ester-4-substituted compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Patent number: 9765091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of Formula (I), wherein M, A and Y are defined as in Formula (I); invention compounds are modulators of metabotropic glutamate receptors—subtype 4 (“mGluR4”) which are useful for the treatment or prevention of central nervous system disorders as well as other disorders modulated by mGluR4 receptors. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and the use of such compounds in the manufacture of medicaments, as well as to the use of such compounds for the prevention and treatment of such diseases in which mGluR4 is involved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignees: Addex Pharma S.A., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Christelle Bolea, Sylvain Celanire, Lam Tang, Nigel J. Liverton, Philip Jones
  • Publication number: 20170260136
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to heteroaryl compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. 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 orexin 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 orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Publication number: 20170260181
    Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C-6 spirocarbocyclic iminothiadiazine compounds, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1A, R1B, R2A, R2B, R2, R3, RN, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, and n 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Jack D. Scott
  • Publication number: 20170260177
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methyl oxazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. 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 orexin 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 orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Yunfu Luo
  • Patent number: 9757385
    Abstract: A method of treating leukemia in a mammal by administering a solid dispersion comprising an amorphous thienotriazolodiazepine compound of the Formula (1) wherein R1 is alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4, R2 is a hydrogen atom; a halogen atom; or alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4 optionally substituted by a halogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R3 is a halogen atom; phenyl optionally substituted by a halogen atom, alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4, alkoxy having a carbon number of 1-4 or cyano; —NR5—(CH2)m—R6 wherein R5 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4, m is an integer of 0-4, and R6 is phenyl or pyridyl optionally substituted by a halogen atom; or —NR7—CO—(CH2)n—R8 wherein R7 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4, n is an integer of 0-2, and R8 is phenyl or pyridyl optionally substituted by a halogen atom, and R4 is —(CH2)a—CO—NH—R9 wherein a is an integer of 1-4, and R9 is alkyl having a carbon number of 1-4; hydroxyalkyl having a carbon number of 1-4; alkoxy hav
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Maria E. Riveiro, Eric Raymond
  • Patent number: 9758524
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and to their use in therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of 6-5 membered fused pyridine ring compounds according to Formula (I) in the treatment of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) mediated disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.
    Inventors: Tjeerd A. Barf, Christiaan Gerardus Johannes Maria Jans, Adrianus Petrus Antonius de Man, Arthur A. Oubrie, Hans C. A. Raaijmakers, Johannes Bernardus Maria Rewinkel, Jan Gerard Sterrenburg, Jacobus C. H. M. Wijkmans
  • Patent number: 9757552
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an applicator (1) for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant (2) containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, comprising a housing (3), a cannula (6), a cannula holder (9), an implant (2) accommodated inside the cannula (6) and/or the cannula holder (9), a protective cover (7) for the cannula (6), and a mechanism (22, 23, 7) which, at least after the cover (7) has been removed from the cannula (6), secures the implant (2) inside the cannula (6) and/or cannula holder (9). The mechanism (22, 23, 7) disengages the implant (2) during insertion of the cannula (6) or after the cannula (6) has been inserted. Substantially no lateral force will be exerted during the expelling of the implant from the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME B.V.
    Inventors: Willem Jansen, Maurice Petrus Wilhelmus Tak, Hendricus Johannes Vertegaal, Iris Epkjen Hobo Van Der Graaf
  • Patent number: 9758553
    Abstract: Lower eukaryotic host cells have been engineered to produce glycoprotein having at least one terminal ?-galactosyl epitope. The glycoproteins are useful for the production of highly antigenic glycoprotein compositions with advantages for the production of vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Natarajan Sethuraman, Robert C. Davidson, Terrance A. Stadheim, Stefan Wildt
  • Publication number: 20170254798
    Abstract: Methods for identifying drug-saccharide conjugates that bind the mannose receptor, C type 1, (MRC1) and may be taken up by cells expressing MRC1, and the use of such drug-saccharide conjugates for treatment of particular diseases are described. In particular, the methods for identifying insulin-saccharide conjugates that bind the MRC1 receptor and may be taken up by cells expressing the MRC1 and use of such conjugates for treatment of diabetes are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Yingjun Mu, Ruojing Yang, Xinghai Li, Margaret Wu, Qing Dallas-yang, Yuli Chen, Ge Dai, Songnian Lin, David E. Kelley, Mark Erion
  • Patent number: 9751881
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of the ROMK (Kir1.1) channel. The compounds may be used as diuretic and/or natriuretic agents and for the therapy and prophylaxis of medical conditions including cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, heart failure and chronic kidney disease and conditions associated with excessive salt and water retention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Haifeng Tang, Barbara Pio, Jinlong Jiang, Alexander Pasternak, Shuzhi Dong, Ronald Dale Ferguson, II, Zack Zhiqiang Guo, Harry Chobanian, Jessica Frie, Yan Guo, Zhicai Wu, Yang Yu, Ming Wang