Patents Assigned to Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Patent number: 8143212
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of bacterial infections. The composition may be a combination of factors, which include A0, A1, B1, B2, C0, C1, isoB0, and MAG, in the presence of low level solvent. Methods of the invention include administration of dalbavancin formulations for treatment of a bacterial infection, in particular a Gram-positive bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue. Dosing regimens include multiple dose administration of dalbavancin, which often remains at therapeutic levels in the bloodstream for at least one week, providing prolonged therapeutic action against a bacterial infection. Dosing regimens for renal patients are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Stogniew, Luigi Colombo, Romeo Ciabatti
  • Publication number: 20110286996
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substances of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic GE 81112 factor A, factor B1 and factor B, which is produced by fermentation of Streptomyces sp. DSMZ 14386, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico Selva, Flavia Marinelli, Daniele Losi, Linda Cavaletti, Ameriga Lazzarini, Alessandra Marazzi
  • Patent number: 8007789
    Abstract: The invention relates to antibiotic substances of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic GE 811112 factor A, factor B1 and factor B, which are produced by fermentation of Streptomyces sp. DSMZ 14386, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and composition thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having activity versus susceptible microbes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico Selva, Flavia Marinelli, Daniele Losi, Linda Cavaletti, Ameriga Lazzarini, Alessandra Marazzi
  • Patent number: 7763751
    Abstract: This invention is related to hydroxylamino derivatives of the general formula (I) wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 and R2, independently of each other, are H, OH or OCH3; R3 is H or CH3; R4 is H, C1-C3 straight or branched alkyl or, together with R3, forms a five to seven-membered carbocyclic ring; and R5 and R6, independently of each other, are H or C1-C5 straight or branched alkyl and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, for the preparation of medicaments useful for the prevention, treatment and diagnosis of CNS degenerative disorders related to protein misfolding and/or misaggregation. The invention also relates to novel compounds included in formula (I), to a method for preparing said compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A., Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Carla Caccia, Laura Girola, Petra Karin Kaltofen, Daniele Losi, Patricia Salvati, Enrico Selva, Florian Thaler
  • Publication number: 20090149509
    Abstract: N-[1-oxo-(optionally 2-aza)-2-alkyl-3-(carboxyl or thiol or hydroxyaminocarbonyl or N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl]-(aryl or heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes, salts or prodrugs thereof have interesting properties, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of disorders amenable to treatment by PDF inhibitors, such as treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey JACOBS, Rakesh K. JAIN, Jason G. LEWIS, Dinesh V. PATEL, Zhengyu YUAN
  • Publication number: 20090023665
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substances of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic GE 81112 factor A, factor B1 and factor B, which is produced by fermentation of Streptomyces sp. DSMZ 14386, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico Selva, Flavia Marinelli, Daniele Losi, Linda Cavaletti, Ameriga Lazzarini, Alessandra Marazzi
  • Patent number: 7319088
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substance of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic 107891 which is produced by fermentation of Microbispora sp. ATCC PTA-5024, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes. Antibiotic 107891, which is a complex comprising two Factors, denominated Factors A1 and A2, has a peptide structure containing lanthionine and methyllanthionine as constituents which are typical characteristics of the antibiotics of the lantibiotics group. Antibiotic 107891 and its Factors A1 and A2 show a good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin resistant and vancomycin resistant strains, and is active also against some Gram-negative bacteria such as M. catharralis, Neisseria species and H. influenzae and Mycobacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ameriga Lazzarini, Luciano Gastaldo, Gianpaolo Candiani, Ismaela Ciciliato, Daniele Losi, Flavia Marinelli, Enrico Selva, Franco Parenti
  • Patent number: 7198796
    Abstract: Parenteral pharmaceutical formulations containing an echinocandin antifungal compound and an aqueous solvent are provided, wherein the formulation includes ethanol, for example about 20% w/v ethanol. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulation may further include one or more additives, such as a stabilizing agent, buffer or tonicity agent. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulations are useful in extending the shelf life and improving the solubility of the echinocandin antifungal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Stogniew
  • Patent number: 7169890
    Abstract: The invention regards a process for the production of ramoplanin-like derivatives of formula (I): RAMO-NC—CO—R (I), wherein the radical R represents a hydrocarbon radical and the portion RAMO-NH— represents deacylated ramoplanin, any of its factors or ramoplanose. The compound of Formula (I) are obtained by reacting a carboxylic acid R—COOH with deacylated ramoplanin, any of its factors or ramoplanose protected on the ornitine amino groups. New compounds wherein the hydrocarbon radical R is different form those characaterizing the ramoplanin and ramoplanose natural products and their tetrahydro-derivatives are calimed. The new compounds have the same or better antinfective activity, lower haemolytic effect and better tolerability profile than ramoplanin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Romeo Ciabatti, Sonia Maffioli, Anna Checchia, Gabriella Romano, Gianpaolo Candiani, Gianbattista Panzone
  • Publication number: 20060211603
    Abstract: Novel ramoplanin derivatives are disclosed. These ramoplanin derivatives exhibit antibacterial activity. As the compounds of the subject invention exhibit potent activities against gram positive bacteria, they are useful antimicrobial agents. Methods of synthesis and of use of the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Bore Raju, Romeo Ciabatti, Sonia Maffioli, Upinder Singh, Gabriella Romano, Elena Michelucci, Paolo Tiseni, Gianpaolo Candiani, Bum Kim, Hardwin O'Dowd
  • Publication number: 20060183673
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substance of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic 107891 which is produced by fermentation of Microbispora sp. ATCC PTA-5024, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes. Antibiotic 107891, which is a complex comprising two Factors, denominated Factors A1 and A2, has a peptide structure containing lanthionine and methyllanthionine as constituents which are typical characteristics of the antibiotics of the lantibiotics group. Antibiotic 107891 and its Factors A1 and A2 show a good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin resistant and vancomycin resistant strains, and is active also against some Gram-negative bacteria such as M. catharralis, Neisseria species and H. influenzae and Mycobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Ameriga Lazzarini, Luciano Gastaldo, Gianpaolo Candiani, Ismaela Ciciliato, Daniele Losi, Flavia Marinelli, Enrico Selva, Franco Parenti
  • Publication number: 20060148722
    Abstract: Novel lincomycin derivatives are disclosed. These lincomycin derivatives exhibit antibacterial activity. The compounds of the subject invention may exhibit potent activities against bacteria, including Gram positive organisms, and may be useful antimicrobial agents. Methods of synthesis and of use of the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Jason Lewis, Sampath Anandan, Hardwin O'Dowd, Mikhail Gordeev, Liansheng Li
  • Publication number: 20060074014
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of bacterial infections. The composition may be a combination of factors, which include A0, A1, B1, B2, C0, C1, isoB0, and MAG, in the presence of low level solvent. Methods of the invention include administration of dalbavancin formulations for treatment of a bacterial infection, in particular a Gram-positive bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue. Dosing regimens include multiple dose administration of dalbavancin, which often remains at therapeutic levels in the bloodstream for at least one week, providing prolonged therapeutic action against a bacterial infection. Dosing regimens for renal patients are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Martin Stogniew, Luigi Colombo, Romeo Ciabatti
  • Patent number: 6991800
    Abstract: Parenteral pharmaceutical formulations containing an echinocandin antifungal compound and an aqueous solvent are provided, wherein the formulation includes ethanol, for example about 20% w/v ethanol. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulation may further include one or more additives, such as a stabilizing agent, buffer or tonicity agent. The parenteral pharmaceutical formulations are useful in extending the shelf life and improving the solubility of the echinocandin antifungal compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Stogniew
  • Patent number: 6987104
    Abstract: N-[1-oxo-(optionally 2-aza)-2-alkyl-3-(carboxyl or thiol or hydroxyaminocarbonyl or N-hydroxyformamido)-propyl]-(aryl or heteroaryl)-azacyclo4-7alkanes or thiazacyclo4-7alkanes, salts or prodrugs thereof have interesting properties, e.g., in the treatment or prevention of disorders amenable to treatment by PDF inhibitors, such as treatment of bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacobs, Rakesh K. Jain, Jason G. Lewis, Dinesh V. Patel, Zhengyu Yuan
  • Patent number: 6977141
    Abstract: Methods and materials for scintillation assays are disclosed. The scintillation assays rely on differences in general molecular property-based binding interactions, such as charge or hydrophobicity, to localize a radioactive substance near a scintillating material, stimulating scintillation. They are thus described as a direct adsorption scintillation assay (DASA) to distinguish them from the scintillation proximity assay (SPA). The assays are more convenient and inexpensive to implement than SPAs, which rely on specific binding of ligand-receptor pairs, antibody-antigen pairs, or other binding partners which rely on the precise and specific structural complementarity of the partners. The assays can be employed for studying enzymatic reactions, such as those involved in the synthesis of Mur-pentapeptide. The assays are readily adaptable to high throughput screening for use in conjunction with combinatorial libraries of compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Zhengyu Yuan, Zhong-Xiao Chen
  • Publication number: 20050233952
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substance of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic 107891 which is produced by fermentation of Microbispora sp. ATCC PTA-5024, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes. Antibiotic 107891, which is a complex comprising two Factors, denominated Factors A1 and A2, has a peptide structure containing lanthionine and methyllanthionine as constituents which are typical characteristics of the antibiotics of the lantibiotics group. Antibiotic 107891 and its Factors A1 and A2 show a good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin resistant and vancomycin resistant strains, and is active also against some Gram-negative bacteria such as M. catharralis, Neisseria species and H. influenzae and Mycobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Ameriga Lazzarini, Luciano Gastaldo, Gianpaolo Candiani, Ismaela Ciciliato, Daniele Losi, Flavia Marinelli, Enrico Selva, Franco Parenti
  • Publication number: 20050203005
    Abstract: The invention relates to an antibiotic substance of microbial origin, arbitrarily denominated antibiotic 107891 which is produced by fermentation of Microbispora sp. ATCC PTA-5024, the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, and their use as an antibacterial agent having inhibitory activity versus susceptible microbes. Antibiotic 107891, which is a complex comprising two Factors, denominated Factors A1 and A2, has a peptide structure containing lanthionine and methyllanthionine as constituents which are typical characteristics of the antibiotics of the lantibiotics group. Antibiotic 107891 and its Factors A1 and A2 show a good antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria including methicillin resistant and vancomycin resistant strains, and is active also against some Gram-negative bacteria such as M. catharralis, Neisseria species and H. influenzae and Mycobacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Ameriga Lazzarini, Luciano Gastaldo, Gianpaolo Candiani, Ismaela Ciciliato, Daniele Losi, Flavia Marinelli, Enrico Selva, Franco Parenti
  • Patent number: 6900175
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for treatment of bacterial infections. Methods of the invention include administration of dalbavancin for treatment of a bacterial infection, in particular a Gram-positive bacterial infection of skin and soft tissue. Dosing regimes include once weekly administration of dalbavancin, which often remains at therapeutic levels in the bloodstream for at least one week, providing prolonged therapeutic action against a bacterial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Vicuron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Cavaleri, Daniela Jabes, Timothy Henkel, Adriano Malabarba, Giorgio Mosconi, Martin Stogniew, Richard J. White
  • Publication number: 20050106691
    Abstract: The invention regards a process for the production of ramoplanin-like derivatives of formula (I): RAMO-NC—CO—R (I), wherein the radical R represents a hydrocarbon radical and the portion RAMO-NH— represents deacylated ramoplanin, any of its factors or ramoplanose. The compound of Formula (I) are obtained by reacting a carboxylic acid R—COOH with deacylated ramoplanin, any of its factors or ramoplanose protected on the ornitine amino groups. New compounds wherein the hydrocarbon radical R is different form those characaterizing the ramoplanin and ramoplanose natural products and their tetrahydro-derivatives are calimed. The new compounds have the same or better antinfective activity, lower haemolytic effect and better tolerability profile than ramoplanin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Applicant: VICURON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Romeo Ciabatti, Sonia Maffiolt, Anna Checchia, Gabriella Romano, Gianpaolo Candiani, Gianbattista Panzone