Patents Assigned to Merck
  • Patent number: 8071770
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: (wherein variables A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, G1, G2 and R6 are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Craig A. Stump, Cory R. Theberge, Michael R. Wood, C. Blair Zartman
  • Patent number: 8071593
    Abstract: Described are compounds which inhibit, regulate and/or modulate kinase signal transduction, for example of Met kinase. The compounds are of the formulae A1 to A148 and B1 described herein, including 2-oxobenzoxazol-3-ylmethyl]phenyl}carbamate and 2-oxooxazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-3-ylmethyl)phenyl]carbamate compounds, and pharmaceutically usable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. Also described are compositions containing these compounds. Also described are methods for the treatment of diseases in which the inhibition, regulation and/or modulation of kinase signal transduction plays a role by administering these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Oliver Schadt, Dieter Dorsch, Frank Stieber, Andree Blaukat
  • Patent number: 8071771
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: (wherein variables A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, G1, G2 and R6 are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Harold G. Selnick, Craig A. Stump, Cory R. Theberge, C. Blair Zartman
  • Patent number: 8071597
    Abstract: The present invention is related to pyrazine derivatives of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Serono SA
    Inventors: Pascale Gaillard, Anna Quattropani, Vincent Pomel, Thomas Rueckle, Jasna Klicic, Dennis Church
  • Patent number: 8071772
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I: (wherein variables A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B, E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, G1, G2, J and K are as described herein) which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and which are 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Harold G. Selnick, Craig A. Stump, Cory R. Theberge, C. Blair Zartman
  • Publication number: 20110294735
    Abstract: The use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to elevate the levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY in an individual in need of an increase in its levels of GLP-1 and/or PYY is described. Further described is the use of neuromedin U receptor agonists to lower the levels of glucagon in an individual in need of lowered glucagon levels. Thus, methods for elevating GLP-1 and/or PYY and lowering glucagon levels in an individual by administering to the individual compositions comprising a neuromedin U receptor agonist and optionally one or more dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitors are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Donald J. Marsh, Andrea M. Peier, Alessandro Pocai
  • Publication number: 20110294696
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides methods of determining whether an agent is more like a partial agonist of a target molecule than a full agonist of the same target molecule. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods to select a candidate compound that may reduce blood plasma glucose concentration in a mammal. Populations of genes are provided that are useful in the practice of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Yejun Tan, Hongyue Dai, Pek Yee Lum, John Ryan Thompson, Joel Peter Berger, Eric Stanley Muise, Richard F. Raubertas, Kenny Kin Chung Wong
  • Publication number: 20110294801
    Abstract: Macrocyclic derivative compounds that inhibit protein kinase enzymes are disclosed along with pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods for synthesizing the same. Such compounds have utility in the treatment of proliferative diseases resulting from unregulated and/or disturbed kinase activity such as cancers, psoriasis, viral and bacterial infections, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Henry Yu, Lizbeth Celeste De Selm, Xuliang Jiang, Benny C. Askew, Jr., Srinivasa R. Karra, Andreas Goutopoulos
  • Publication number: 20110293564
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as Pi3k inhibitors for treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other deseases like cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SERONO S.A.
    Inventors: Cyril Montagne, Agnés Bombrun, Gwenaelle Desforges, Anna Quattropani, Pascale Gaillard
  • Publication number: 20110294824
    Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline modifications of the hydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine, crystalline modification of the dihydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine and amorphous 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine hydrochloride which are suitable in particular for the preparation of solid medicaments for the treatment or prevention of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, mania, dementia, substance-related disorders, sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, obesity, fibromyalgia, sleeping disorders, psychiatric disorders, cerebral infarct, tension, for the therapy of side-effects in the treatment of hypogonadism, secondary amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome and undesired puerperal lactation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Merck Patentgesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas BATHE, Bernd HELFERT, Steffen NEUENFELD, Heike KNIEL, Matthias BARTELS, Susanne RUDOLPH, Henning BÖTTCHER
  • Publication number: 20110294825
    Abstract: The invention relates to new crystalline modifications of the hydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine, crystalline modification of the dihydrochloride of 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine and amorphous 1-[4-(5-cyanoindol-3-yl)butyl]-4-(2-carbamoyl-benzofuran-5-yl)-piperazine hydrochloride which are suitable in particular for the preparation of solid medicaments for the treatment or prevention of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, mania, dementia, substance-related disorders, sexual dysfunctions, eating disorders, obesity, fibromyalgia, sleeping disorders, psychiatric disorders, cerebral infarct, tension, for the therapy of side-effects in the treatment of hypogonadism, secondary amenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome and undesired puerperal lactation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Merck Patentgesellschaft
    Inventors: Andreas Bathe, Bernd Helfert, Steffen Neuenfeld, Heike Kniel, Matthias Bartels, Susanne Rudolph, Henning Böttcher
  • Patent number: 8067339
    Abstract: Methods for display of recombinant whole immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin libraries on the surface of eukaryote host cells, including yeast and filamentous fungi, are described. The methods are useful for screening libraries of recombinant immunoglobulins in eukaryote host cells to identify immunoglobulins that are specific for an antigen of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Bianka Prinz, Natarajan Sethuraman, Dongxing Zha, Stefan Wildt, Piotr Bobrowicz
  • Patent number: 8066994
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for efficiently expressing antibody fusion proteins. Antibody fusion proteins of the invention include a hybrid antibody moiety containing sequences from more than one type of antibody and/or mutant antibody sequences. Hybrid antibody fusion proteins of the invention may be produced at high levels and may combine functional properties characteristic of different antibody types in addition to functional properties of a non-antibody moiety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Stephen D. Gillies, Jeffrey Way, Kin-Ming Lo
  • Patent number: 8067197
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel purified recombinant ?V?3 adhesion receptor which shows an unimpaired ligand binding activity, and a process for preparing said soluble non-membrane bound receptor in excellent yields by recombinant techniques using a baculovirus-insect cell expression system. The so-synthesized soluble receptor may be used very easily as screening tool for new therapeutic compounds which may inhibit the natural ?V?3 adhesion receptor. Such therapeutic compounds which can be discovered very easily, fast and without health risk by means of the soluble receptors according to the invention may be, for example, RGD peptides or non-peptidic compounds mimicking the natural ligand epitopes. The invention relates, furthermore, to a corresponding process for preparing recombinant full-length ?V?3 adhesion receptor in excellent yields, additionally using detergents to dissolve the membrane bound receptor from the surface of the host cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Simon L. Goodman, Beate Diefenbach, Detelv Güssow, Raj Mehta, Eilish Cullen, Alex Brown
  • Patent number: 8067416
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel methods and compositions for the therapeutic intervention in hyperphenylalaninemia. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for treating various types of phenylketonurias using compositions comprising BH4. Combination therapies of BH4 and other therapeutic regimens are contemplated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignees: Merck Eprova AG, Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel I. Oppenheimer, Emil D. Kakkis, Fredric D. Price, Alejandro Dorenbaum, Rudolf Moser, Viola Groehn, Thomas Egger, Fritz Blatter
  • Patent number: 8067472
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of selectively inducing terminal differentiation, cell growth arrest and/or apoptosis of neoplastic cells, and/or inhibiting histone deacetylase (HDAC) by administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising potent HDAC inhibitors. The oral bioavailability of the active compounds in the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention is surprisingly high. Moreover, the pharmaceutical compositions unexpectedly give rise to high, therapeutically effective blood levels of the active compounds over an extended period of time. The present invention further provides a safe, daily dosing regimen of these pharmaceutical compositions, which is easy to follow, and which results in a therapeutically effective amount of the HDAC inhibitors in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignees: Merck HDAC Research, LLC, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Victoria M. Richon, Judy H. Chiao, William Kevin Kelly, Thomas A. Miller
  • Patent number: 8067625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fatty acid esters of polyols or sulfonated fatty acid esters or sulfonated fatty acid amides containing at least one group Y, where Y stands for CF3—(CH2)a—O—, SF5—, CF3—(CH2)a—S—, CF3CF2S—, [CF3—(CH2)a]2N— or [CF3—(CH2)a]NH—, where a stands for an integer selected from the range from 0 to 5, or formula (I), where Rf stands for CF3—(CH2)r—, CF3—(CH2)r—O—, CF3—(CH2)r—S—, CF3CF2—S—, SF5—(CH2)t— or [CF3—(CH2)r]2N—, [CF3—(CH2)r]NH— or (CF3)2N—(CH2)r—, B stands for a single bond, O, NH, NR, CH2, C(O)—O, C(O), S, CH2—O, O—C(O), N—C(O), C(O)—N, O—C(O)—N, N—C(O)—N, O—SO2 or SO2—O, R stands for alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, b stands for 0 or 1 and c stands for 0 or 1, q stands for 0 or 1, where at least one radical from b and q stands for 1, and r stands for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to uses of these surface-active compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung
    Inventors: Wolfgang Hierse, Nikolai (Mykola) Ignatyev, Martin Seidel, Elvira Montenegro, Peer Kirsch, Andreas Bathe
  • Patent number: 8067607
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridin-3-yl pyridin-3-amine compounds and derivatives thereof having the structure formula (I) useful as potassium channel inhibitors to treat cardiac arrhythmias, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark T. Bilodeau, Jacob M. Hoffman, M. Brad Nolt
  • Patent number: 8067575
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating cyclin (e.g., cyclin D1) and/or cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. This invention also relates to compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the expression and activity of other genes involved in pathways of cyclin (e.g., cyclin D1) and/or cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) gene expression and/or activity by RNA interference (RNAi) using small nucleic acid molecules. In particular, the instant invention features small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules and methods used to modulate the expression of cyclin (e.g., cyclin D1) and/or cyclin dependent kinase (CDK) genes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: James McSwiggen, Leonid Beigelman
  • Publication number: 20110288066
    Abstract: The present invention provides phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment of CRTH2 related disorders and disease selected from asthma, atopic dermatitis and inflammatory dermatoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: MERCK SERONO S.A.
    Inventors: Stefano Crosignani, Catherine Jorand-Lebrun, Christophe Cleva, Adeline Pretre