Patents Assigned to Topotarget UK Limited
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Patent number: 7557140Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Vija Gailite
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Patent number: 7465719Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds of the formula (I), which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity: wherein: J is a linking functional group and is independently:—O —C(?O)— or —C(?O)—O — or —C(?O)—; Cy is a cyclyl group and is independently: C3-20carbocyclyl, C3-20heterocyclyl, or C5-20aryl; and is optionally substituted; Q1 is a cyclyl leader group, and is independently a divalent bidentate group obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from a ring carbon atom of a saturated monocyclic hydrocarbon having from 4 to 7 ring atoms, or by removing two hydrogen atoms from a ring carbon atom of saturated monocyclic heterocyclic compound having from 4 to 7 ring atoms including 1 nitrogen ring atom or 1 oxygen ring atom; and is optionally substituted; Q2 is an acid leader group, and is independently: C1-8alkylene; and is optionally substituted; or: Q2 is an acid leader group, and is independently: C5-20arylene; C5-20arylene-C1-7alkylene; C1-7alkylene-C5-20arylene; or C1-7alkylene-C5-20aryType: GrantFiled: January 19, 2004Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Aleksandrs Gutcaits, Irena Olutnika, Ludmila Serpionova, Vija Gailite, Rasma Bokaldere
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Publication number: 20080274120Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods for treating cancer. In one respect, the present invention relates to a method of treating a hematological cancer (e.g., multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma) comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a histone deacetylase inhibitor, for example, a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor as described herein, for example, PXD-101. In another respect, the present invention relates to a method of treating cancer (e.g., solid tumour cancer, e.g., rectal cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer; hematological cancer, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicants: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITED, CURAGEN CORPORATIONInventors: Henri Lichenstein, Nicholas Edwards, James Ritchie, Kamille Dumong Petersen, Jane Plumb
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Publication number: 20080269237Abstract: This invention pertains to certain carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity of the following formula: The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITEDInventors: Clare J. WATKINS, Maria-Rosario Romero-Martin, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Igor Starchenkov, Daina Lolya, Vija Gailite
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Publication number: 20080213399Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for treating cancer, such as lung cancer, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and epithelial ovarian cancer, comprising the administration to a patient in need thereof a first amount or dose of a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, such as PXD-101, and a second amount or dose of another chemotherapeutic agent, such as dexamethasone or 5-fluorouracil, or an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, such as TarcevaÚ, wherein the first and second amounts or doses together comprise a therapeutically effective amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicants: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITED, CURAGEN CORPORATIONInventors: Henri Lichenstein, Mike Jeffers, Xiaozhang Qian, Maxwell Sehested, Kamille Dumong Petersen, James Ritchie
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Publication number: 20080194690Abstract: This invention pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising certain carbamic acid compounds (e.g., which inhibit HDAC (histone deacetylase) activity) (e.g., PXD-101, N hydroxy-3-(3-phenylsulfamoyl-phenyl)-acrylamide)) and one or more additional ingredients selected from cyclodextrin, arginine, and meglumine. The present invention also pertains to the use of such compositions, for example, in the inhibition of HDAC, and in the treatment of conditions mediated by HDAC, cancer, proliferative conditions, psoriasis, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2006Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITEDInventors: Richard J. Bastin, Nicholas J. Hughes
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Patent number: 7407988Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (1) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Vija Gailite
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Publication number: 20080161401Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITEDInventors: Clare J. Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G. Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W. Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
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Patent number: 7183298Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
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Patent number: 7160677Abstract: The invention provides a polynucleotide in substantially isolated form which includes a contiguous sequence of nucleotides which is capable of selectively hybridizing to SEQ ID NO: 1 or the complement of SEQ ID NO: 1, and a polypeptide in substantially isolated form which includes: (a) the protein in SEQ ID NO: 2; or (b) an allelic variant or species homologue thereof; or (c) a protein at least 70% homologous to (a); or (d) a fragment of any one of (a) to (c) capable of forming a complex with the E2 F-1 protein or related family member; or (e) a fragment of any one of (a) to (c) of at least 15 amino acids.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2000Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventor: Nicholas Barrie La Thangue
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Publication number: 20070004806Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: TOPOTARGET UK LIMITEDInventors: Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Vija Gailite
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Patent number: 7012128Abstract: The present invention relates to the finding that cyclin D1 interacts in a ligand-independent fashion with coactivators of the SRC-1 family. The direct interaction of cyclin D1 enhances estrogen receptor (ER) mediated transcription and provides a novel target for the development of assays for substances which modulate the cell cycle. The invention provides assay methods for the prevention of growth of tumors, for assays for compounds useful in the prevention of tumors and compounds obtainable by such assays.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: TopoTarget UK LimitedInventors: René Bernards, Renate Zwijsen
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Patent number: 6960685Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: wherein: A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is an amide linkage selected from: —NR1C(?O)— and —C(?O)NR1—; R1 is an amido substituent; X is an ether heteroatom, and is —O— or —S—; and, R2 and R3 are each independently an ether group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: TopoTarget UK LimitedInventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Daina Lolya, Igor Starchenkov, Rasma M Bokaldere, Valentina Semenikhina, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
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Patent number: 6888027Abstract: This invention pertains to certain active carbamic acid compounds which inhibit HDAC activity and which have the following formula: (I) A is an aryl group; Q1 is a covalent bond or an aryl leader group; J is a sulfonamide linkage selected from: —S(?O)2NR1— and —NR1S(?O)2—; R1 is a sulfonamido substituent; and, Q2 is an acid leader group; with the proviso that if J is —S(?O)2NR1—, then Q1 is an aryl leader group; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, amides, esters, ethers, chemically protected forms, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Clare J Watkins, Maria Rosario Romero-Martin, Kathryn G Moore, James Ritchie, Paul W Finn, Ivars Kalvinsh, Einars Loza, Klara Dikovska, Vija Gailite, Maxim Vorona, Irina Piskunova, Igor Starchenkov, Victor Andrianov, C. John Harris, James E. S. Duffy
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Patent number: 6841385Abstract: The present invention provides peptides which bind to the DNA binding domain of transcription factor E2F, and inhibit cell cycle progression. Peptides include FWLRFT (SEQ ID NO:1); WVRWHF (SEQ ID NO:2); WHFIFW (SEQ ID NO:3); IWLSGLSRGVWVSFP (SEQ ID NO:4); and GSRILTFRSGSWYAS (SEQ ID NO:5) and derivatives based upon these sequences. Compositions and the use of the peptides in inhibiting cell cycle progression, such as in uncontrolled cell proliferation, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2001Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Topotarget UK LimitedInventors: Rolf Müller, Roland E. Kontermann, Silvia Montigiani