Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations, and compositions for the treatment of biofilms. In particular, the application discloses isothiocyanate functional surfactants either alone or combination with adjunct agents to treat biofilms.
Abstract: A method for treating phytophotodermatitis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by phytophotodermatitis, wherein said isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant.
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of Indoline derivatives, and their effective dose in the prevention and/or treatment of fibrosis diseases. The compound can effectively prevent and/or treat a fibrosis disease without cytotoxicity or genotoxicity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2015
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2022
Assignee:
Taipei Medical University
Inventors:
Chien Huang Lin, Jing-Ping Liou, Shiow-Lin Pan, Che-Ming Teng
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel anticancer pharmaceutical composition. The present disclosure achieves an anticancer effect using a compound effective in inhibiting the expression of ANO1 (TMEM16A). In addition, the present disclosure provides an ANO1 (TMEM16A) antagonist using the compound inhibiting the expression of ANO1 (TMEM16A).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 18, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2022
Assignee:
INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION YONSEI UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Wan Namkung, Ik Yon Kim, Yohan Seo, Jin Hwang Kim
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of virology. More specifically, the present invention provides methods and compositions useful for prevention and treatment of human cytomegalovirus (CMV). In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) emetine or a derivative thereof; (b) a human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) drug; and (c) a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition further comprises an adjuvant. In a specific embodiment, the HCMV drug is ganciclovir. In such embodiments, emetine is present at about 1/10 to about 1/100 the normal dosage for amebiasis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 2017
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2022
Assignees:
The Johns Hopkins University, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by th
Inventors:
Ravit Boger, Marc Ferrer, Juan Marugan, Andres Dulcey Garcia, Noel Terrence Southall, Xin Hu
Abstract: Methylnaltrexone nasal formulations are disclosed which provide improved bioavailability over oral dosage forms and improved patient compliance over injectable dosage forms. Also disclosed are methods of making the nasal formulations and methods of using, specifically to treat the side effects of opioid drug use, such as constipation, and other indications.
Abstract: Chemically modified methionine hydroxy analogs that are protected from degradation by rumen microorganisms. The chemically modified compounds comprise methionine hydroxy analog chemically linked to a fatty acid having at least 12 carbon atoms. Methods for increasing rumen bypass of methionine hydroxy analog and/or providing methionine hydroxy analog to a ruminant's small intestine for absorption, wherein the methods comprise administering to the ruminant a chemically modified methionine hydroxy analog as defined above.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2019
Date of Patent:
November 30, 2021
Assignee:
Novus International, Inc.
Inventors:
Heather A. Tucker, Matthew Mahoney, Tracy M. Rode, Jason Schultz, Mercedes Vázquez-Añón, William Scott Hine
Abstract: A continuous process for preparing a solid lipid nanoparticle of ibuprofen utilizing hot melt extrusion which avoids additional steps such as high-pressure homogenization, ultrasonication, or solvent evaporation. The continuous process includes preparing a pre-emulsion comprising a lipid, and continuously processing the pre-emulsion through a hot melt extruder device.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I as defined herein. The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of heat shock factor 1 (HSF1). In particular, the present invention relates to the use of these compounds as therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of proliferative diseases, such as cancer. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these compounds, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 21, 2021
Assignee:
CANCER RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Inventors:
Keith Jones, Carl Rye, Nicola Chessum, Matthew Cheeseman, Adele E. Pasqua, Kurt G. Pike, Paul F. Faulder
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment of inflammatory disorder of the eye, said method comprising administering into the eye of a person in need thereof, an aqueous solution comprising difluprednate as the sole active ingredient at a concentration of 0.02% to 0.04% weight by volume in an aqueous vehicle, wherein the solution is free of oil and wherein the solution is administered twice-a-day. The present invention also provides an ophthalmic solution comprising a. therapeutically effective concentration of difluprednate, a crystal growth inhibitor and pharmaceutically acceptable amounts of a solubilizer comprising a mixture of i. quaternary ammonium compound and ii. polyethoxylated castor oil, b. in an aqueous vehicle. wherein the crystal growth inhibitor is polyvinyl alcohol or its derivatives.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 15, 2016
Date of Patent:
August 31, 2021
Assignee:
Sun Pharma Advanced Research
Company Limited
Inventors:
Ajay Jaysingh Khopade, Arindam Halder, Ankit Shaileshkumar Shah
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel sulfur derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2021
Assignee:
ALLERGAN, INC.
Inventors:
Haiqing Yuan, Richard L. Beard, Xiaoxia Liu, John E. Donello, Veena Viswanath, Michael E. Garst
Abstract: Methods for treating uterine fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or heavy menstrual bleeding in a subject, which include administering to the subject from 10 mg to 60 mg per day of N-(4-(1-(2,6-difluorobenzyl)-5-((dimethylamino)methyl)-3-(6-methoxy-3-pyridazinyl)-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl)phenyl)-N?-methoxyurea, and from 0.01 mg to 5 mg per day of a hormone replacement medicament. The present disclosure has methods for reducing menstrual bleeding in a subject, reducing bone mineral density loss in a subject caused by administering a GnRH antagonist to the subject, suppressing sex hormones in a subject, reducing vasomotor symptoms or hot flashes in a subject, and reducing symptoms of decreased libido in a subject having uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 29, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignees:
Myovant Sciences GmbH, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Inventors:
Brendan Mark Johnson, Lynn Seely, Paul N. Mudd, Jr., Susan Wollowitz, Mark Hibberd, Masataka Tanimoto, Vijaykumar Reddy Rajasekhar, Mayukh Vasant Sukhatme
Abstract: Highly acidic, stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications, and improved transport and shipping stability. In particular, low odor and low/no VOC compositions having dual functionality as both acid wash and sanitizing compositions are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 20, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 8, 2021
Assignee:
Ecolab USA Inc.
Inventors:
Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Richard Staub
Abstract: The invention describes membrane permeable creatine phosphate analog prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions comprising membrane permeable creatine phosphate analog prodrugs, and methods of treating diseases such as ischemia, heart failure, neurodegenerative disorders and genetic disorders affecting the creatine kinase system comprising administering creatine phosphate analog prodrugs or pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The invention also describes treating a genetic disease affecting the creatine kinase system, such as, for example, a creatine transporter disorder or a creatine synthesis disorder comprising administering creatine phosphate analog prodrugs or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising amorphous lenalidomide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, with a synthetic antioxidant and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention further relates to the process to manufacture such a compositions and the use of said composition as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of in the treatment of multiple myeloma and myelodyplastic syndromes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 18, 2021
Assignee:
Synthon B.V.
Inventors:
Marta Vivancos Martinez, Lisardo Alvarez Fernandez, Jose Velada Calzada
Abstract: The present invention relates to stable ready to use liquid formulations of Cyclophosphamide for parenteral use. The ready to use composition comprises Cyclophosphamide dissolved in a solvent system comprising a solvent, cosolvent(s) and antioxidant(s).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2021
Assignee:
LEIUTIS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD.
Inventors:
Kocherlakota Chandrashekhar, Banda Nagaraju
Abstract: Provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an isoflavonoid derivative and a cyclodextrin. Also provided herein are methods of treating cancer, sensitizing cancer cells, and inducing apoptosis in cancer cells by administering such compositions. In specific instances, provided herein are intravenous compositions and therapies.
Abstract: Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 8, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 23, 2021
Assignee:
SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Inventors:
Maurizio Grimaldi, Judith Varady Hobrath, Subramaniam Ananthan, Joseph A. Maddry