Patents Assigned to Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
  • Patent number: 7973169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including CF Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Mark T. Miller, Ashvani K. Singh, Thomas Cleveland, Lewis R. Makings, Matthew Hamilton, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis
  • Patent number: 7973038
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Matthew Hamilton, Mark T. Miller, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Brian Richard Bear, Jason McCartney, Jinglan Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110160163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to inhibitors of ZAP70. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Cochran, Vincent Galullo, Guy W. Bemis
  • Patent number: 7968716
    Abstract: This invention provides novel caspase inhibitors of formula I: wherein R1 is hydrogen, CHN2, R, or —CH2Y; R is an aliphatic group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a heterocyclyl group, or a heterocyclylalkyl group; Y is an electronegative leaving group; R2 is CO2H, CH2CO2H, or esters, amides or isosteres thereof; X2—X1 is N(R3)—C(R3), C(R3)2—C(R3), C(R3)2—N, N?C, C(R3)?C, C(?O)—N, or C(?O)—C(R3); each R3 is independently selected from hydrogen or C1-6 aliphatic; Ring C is a fused aryl ring; n is 0, 1 or 2; and each methylene carbon in Ring A is optionally and independently substituted by ?O, or one or more halogen, C1-4 alkyl, or C1-4 alkoxy. The compounds are useful for treating caspase-mediated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Guy Brenchley
  • Patent number: 7964624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds inhibit serine protease, particularly the hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin M. Cottrell, John Maxwell, Qing Tang, Anne-Laure Grillot, Arnaud Le Tiran, Emanuele Perola
  • Publication number: 20110144123
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (“CFTR”), compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark Thomas Miller, Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Peter Diederik Jan Grootenhuis, Matthew Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20110144074
    Abstract: This invention provides caspase inhibitors of formula I: wherein Z is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is hydrogen, —CHN2, R, CH2OR, CH2SR, or —CH2Y; between R3 and R4 represents a single or double bond; Y is an electronegative leaving group; R2 is CO2H, CH2CO2H, or esters, amides or isosteres thereof; R3 is a group capable of fitting into the S2 subsite of a caspase enzyme; R4 is a hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl or R3 and R4 taken together form a ring; Ring A and Ring B are each heterocyclic rings, and R and R5 are as described in the specification. The compounds are effective inhibitors of apoptosis and IL-1? secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Michael Mortimore, Andrew Miller, John Studley, Jean-Damien Charrier
  • Patent number: 7960398
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying compounds useful for regulating TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. The invention also relates to methods for decreasing TNF-alpha levels and/or activity. Compounds and compositions according to this invention are useful for treating TNF-mediated diseases. The invention also relates to kits comprising the compounds and compositions herein and a tool for measuring TNF-alpha activity and/or levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Karen Miller, Anita Diu-Hercend, Thierry Hercend, Paul Lang, Peter Weber, Julian Golec, Michael Mortimore
  • Publication number: 20110136789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I useful in the inhibition of c-Met protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Lauffer, Pan Li, Nathan Waal, Kira Mcginty, Qing Tang, Steven Ronkin, Luc Farmer, Dean Shannon, Dylan Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20110135603
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3K?. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Tiansheng Wang, Alexander Aronov, Mark Cornebise, Francois Maltais, Mark Ledeboer, Arnaud Le Tiran, Valerie Marone, David Messesrsmith, Kevin Cottrell, Jon H. Come, Gabriel Martinez Botella
  • Publication number: 20110137037
    Abstract: This invention relates to prodrugs of caspase inhibitors comprising of a furo[3,2-d]oxazolin-5-one moiety which, under specific conditions, can convert into biologically active compounds, particularly caspase inhibitors. This invention also relates to the processes for preparing these prodrugs of caspase inhibitors. This invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said prodrugs and to the use thereof for the treatment of diseases related to inflammatory or degenerative conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven Durrant, Jean-Damien Charrier, John Studley
  • Patent number: 7956052
    Abstract: Compounds of the present invention, and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, are useful as modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (“CFTR”). The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara S. Hadida Ruah, Matthew Hamilton, Mark Miller, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Brian Bear, Jason McCartney, Jinglan Zhou, Fredrick van Goor
  • Publication number: 20110129896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of GSK-3 and methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders, such as diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the invention relates to molecules or molecular complexes which comprise binding pockets of GSK-3? or its homologues. The invention relates to a computer comprising a data storage medium encoded with the structure coordinates of such binding pockets. The invention also relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to solve the structure of homologous proteins or protein complexes. The invention relates to methods of using the structure coordinates to screen for and design compounds that bind to GSK-3? protein or homologues thereof. The invention also relates to crystallizable compositions and crystals comprising GSK-3? protein or GSK-3? protein complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ernst ter Haar, Lovorka Swenson
  • Publication number: 20110130436
    Abstract: This invention provides novel compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, that are useful as caspase inhibitors. These compounds have the general formula I: where R1, R2, and R3 are as described herein, Ring A contains zero to two double bonds, each X is independently selected from nitrogen or carbon, at least one X in Ring A is a nitrogen, Ring A is optionally substituted as described, and may be fused to a saturated or unsaturated five to seven membered ring containing zero to three heteroatoms, and provided that when X3 is a carbon, a substituent on X3 is attached by an atom other than nitrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Julian M. C. Golec, Paul S. Charifson, Jean-Damien Charrier, Hayley Binch
  • Patent number: 7951809
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of p38, a mammalian protein kinase involved cell proliferation, cell death and response to extracellular stimuli. The invention also relates to methods for producing these inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inhibitors of the invention and methods of utilizing those compositions in the treatment and prevention of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Guy W. Bemis, Francesco G. Salituro, John P. Duffy, John E. Cochran, Edmund M. Harrington, Mark A. Murcko, Keith P. Wilson, Michael Su, Vincent P. Galullo
  • Patent number: 7951820
    Abstract: This invention describes novel triazole compounds of formula IX: wherein Z1 is nitrogen or CR9 and Z2 is nitrogen or CH, provided that at least one of Z1 and Z2 is nitrogen; G is Ring C or Ring D; Ring C is selected from a phenyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, or 1,2,4-triazinyl ring, wherein said Ring C has one or two ortho substituents independently selected from —R1; Ring D is a 5-7 membered monocyclic ring or 8-10 membered bicyclic ring selected from aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl or carbocyclyl; Rx and Ry are independently selected from T-R3, or Rx and Ry are taken together with their intervening atoms to form a fused ring; R1, R3, and T are as described in the specification. The compounds are useful as protein kinase inhibitors, especially as inhibitors of GSK-3 and Aurora, for treating diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: David Bebbington, Ronald Knegtel, Hayley Binch, Julian M. C. Golec, Pan Li, Jean-Damien Charrier
  • Publication number: 20110123449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substantially crystalline and solid state forms of N-(4-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-oxo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide (Form A-HCl, Form B, Form B-HCl, or any combination of these forms), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Beili Zhang, Mariusz Krawiec, Brian Luisi, Ales Medek
  • Publication number: 20110124684
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, which is useful in the inhibition of c-Met protein kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising compounds of formula I and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of proliferative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: David Lauffer, Pan Li, Kira McGinty
  • Publication number: 20110124869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing solid state forms of N-(4-(7-azabicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-7-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-4-oxo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxamide, including Compound 1 Form A, Compound 1 Form A-HCl, Compound 1 Form B, and Compound 1 Form B-HCl, any combination of these forms, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of treatment therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Narendra Bhalchandra Ambhaikar, Robert Hughes, Dennis James Hurley, Elaine Chungmin Lee, Benjamin Littler, Mehdi Numa, Stefanie Roeper, Urvi Sheth
  • Publication number: 20110118255
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) useful as selective inhibitors of JAK2 kinase. The invention also provides pharmaceutical acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases, conditions or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark LEDEBOER, Valerie MARONE, Michelle STEWART, David MESSERSMITH, John DUFFY, Gabriel MARTINEZ BOTELLA, Jon COME, Huai GAO, Albert PIERCE, Francesco SALITURO