Patents Assigned to NitroMed, Inc.
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Patent number: 7345053Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated rapamycin compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated rapamycin compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one rapamycin compound and at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The compounds and compositions of the invention can also be bound to a matrix.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.Inventor: David S. Garvey
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Patent number: 7332505Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated proton pump inhibitor compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one proton pump inhibitor compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers, or releases nitric oxide, induces the production of endogenous nitric oxide or endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, selective COX-2 inhibitor, antacid, bismuth-containing reagent, acid-degradable antibacterial compound, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.Inventors: David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Stewart K. Richardson, Sang William Tam, Tiansheng Wang
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Publication number: 20080009498Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions containing at least one phosphodiesterase inhibitor, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or one or more vasoactive agents. The invention also provides methods for treating or preventing sexual dysfunctions in males and females, for enhancing sexual responses in males and females, and for treating or preventing diseases induced by the increased metabolism of cyclic guanosine 3?,5?-monophosphate (cGMP).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: January 10, 2008Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, Inigo de Tejada, Richard Earl, Subhash Khanapure
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Publication number: 20070248676Abstract: The invention provides a method for preventing adverse effects associated with the use of a medical device in a patient by introducing into the patient a device of which at least a portion includes a prophylactic or therapeutic amount of a nitric oxide adduct. The nitric oxide adduct can be present in a matrix coating on a surface of the medical device; coated per se on a surface of the medical device; directly or indirectly bound to reactive sites on a surface of the medical device; or at least a portion of the medical device can be formed of a material, such as a polymer, which includes the nitric oxide adduct. Also disclosed is a method for preventing adverse effects associated with the use of a medical device in a patient by locally administering a nitric oxide adduct to the site of contact of said device with any internal tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Stamler, Joseph Loscalzo, John Folts
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Patent number: 7282519Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at least one diuretic compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Manuel Worcel, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Subhash P. Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Cheri A. Stevenson
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Publication number: 20070238740Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cardiovascular compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cardiovascular compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at least one cardiovascular compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating cardiovascular diseases; (b) treating renovascular diseases; (c) treating diabetes; (d) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (e) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (f) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating cirrhosis; (h) treating pre-eclampsia; (j) treating osteoporosis; and (k) treating nephropathy.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Manuel Worcel
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Publication number: 20070191377Abstract: The invention describes methods for treating blood disorders or for treating the symptoms and/or complications associated with blood disorders by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one nitric oxide donor compound and optionally at least one antioxidant, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The antioxidant is preferably a hydralazine compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The nitric oxide donor compound is preferably N-hydroxy-L-arginine and/or isosorbide dinitrate and/or isosorbide mononitrate. The blood disorder is preferably sickle cell anemia. The complication resulting from a blood disorder is preferably pulmonary hypertension.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2005Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventor: Manuel Worcel
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Patent number: 7256205Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated H2 receptor antagonist compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one H2 receptor antagonist compound that is optionally substituted with at least one NO and/or NO2 group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, antacid, bismuth-containing reagent or anti-viral agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2006Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Chia-En Lin, Tiansheng Wang
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Publication number: 20070179150Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Xinqin Fang, David Garvey, L. Letts
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Publication number: 20070179195Abstract: The invention provides novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions and kits comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for treating inflammation, pain and fever; for treating and/or improving the gastrointestinal properties of COX-2 selective inhibitors; for facilitating wound healing; for treating and/or preventing renal and/or respiratory toxicity; for treating and/or preventing other disorders resulting from elevated levels of cyclooxygenase-2; and for improving the cardiovascular profile of COX-2 selective inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: L. Letts, David Garvey
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Patent number: 7244753Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20070155734Abstract: The invention provides novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group and novel compositions and kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated. The invention also provides methods for treating inflammation, pain and fever; for treating and/or improving the gastrointestinal properties of COX-2 selective inhibitors; for facilitating wound healing; for treating and/or preventing renal and/or respiratory toxicity; for treating and/or preventing other disorders resulting from elevated levels of cyclooxygenase-2; and for improving the cardiovascular profile of COX-2 selective inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Ramani Ranatunge, David Garvey, Stewart Richardson
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Patent number: 7238814Abstract: The invention describes compositions and kits comprising 4-aza-4-(2-methyl-2-sulfanylpropyl) tricyclo(5.2.1.0<2,6>)dec-8-ene-3,5-dione; 4-aza-4-(2-methyl-2-(nitrosothio)propyl) tricyclo(5.2.1.0<2,6>)dec-8-ene-3,5-dione; 4-{1-methyl-1-((2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)methylthio)ethyl}-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one; 2-aAmino-3-methyl-3-((2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)methylthio)butan-1-ol; 4-(1-methyl-1-(nitrosothio)ethyl)-1,3-oxazolidin-2-one; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compositions of the invention can further comprise at least one penetration enhancer, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one vasoactive agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Przemyslaw A. Marek, Andzrej M. Trocha, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson
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Patent number: 7235237Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing vascular diseases caused by nitric oxide (NO) insufficiency. The methods encompass administering a composition comprising an antioxidant, a compound to treat cardiovascular diseases, a nitrosated compound, a compound that donates, transfers or relases NO, or is a NO synthase substrate, or endogenously stimulates NO synthesis, or stimulates levels of endothelium derived relaxing factor. In the said composition, a hydralazine compound may be an antioxidant, isosorbide mono-or dinitrate may be the compound to donate, transfer, release, or stimulate endogenous NO synthesis. The isorsorbide may also elevate endogenous levels of endotherlium-derived relaxing factor, or be a NO synthase substrate and angiotensin enzyme inhibitor may be nitrosated compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2001Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Loscalzo, Joseph A. Vita, Michael D. Loberg, Manuel Worcel
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Patent number: 7220749Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, that is optionally sitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: L. Gordon Letts, David S. Garvey
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Publication number: 20070112067Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandins, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated prostaglandin, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one vasoactive agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one prostaglandin and at least one S-nitrosothiol compound, and, optionally, at least one vasoactive agent. The prostaglandin is preferably a prostaglandin E1 compound, more preferably alprostadil, and the S-nitrosothiol compound is preferably S-nitrosoglutathione.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, Ricky Gaston, L. Letts, Inigo de Tejada, Sang Tam, Manuel Worcel
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Patent number: 7211590Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts
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Patent number: 7211598Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention having at least one oxime group or hydrazone group can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David S. Garvey, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson
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Publication number: 20070060571Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The present invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one parent COX-2 inhibitor and at least one nitric oxide donor, and, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2006Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Ramani Bandarage, Upul Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David Garvey, L. Letts, Joseph Schroeder, Sang Tam
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Publication number: 20070037821Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated glutamic acid compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated glutamic acid compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated glutamic acid compound, and, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: NITROMED, INC.Inventors: David Garvey, Richard Earl, Malko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky Gaston, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunga, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey