Abstract: The compounds of the invention are antagonists of MDM2 and MDMX, with excellent specificity for MDM2 and MDMX over other proteins, and with selective binding affinity to MDMX over MDM2. The compounds can therefore regulate p53 activity and treat a variety of cancers. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 14, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 12, 2020
Assignee:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Inventors:
R. Kiplin Guy, Yiqun Zhang, Brandon Young, Michael Dyer, Kristin Finch, Donald Bashford, Nagakumar Bharatham, Richard Kriwacki, Grace Royappa, Lie Min, Jaeki Min, Antonio Ferreira
Abstract: A method for at least one of increasing the synthesis of melatonin and promoting the secretion of melatonin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): A method for at least one of treating diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, preventing diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, regulating appetite, regulating mood, regulating vasoconstriction, regulating hemostatic function and regulating immune response is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for the inhibition of NAMPT, their synthesis, applications and antidotes. An embodiment of the invention is the provision of a compound of Formula IIIA.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 12, 2020
Assignees:
Forma TM, LLC, Genentech, Inc.
Inventors:
Kenneth W. Bair, Timm R. Baumeister, Alexandre J. Buckmelter, Karl H. Clodfelter, Bingsong Han, Jian Lin, Dominic J. Reynolds, Chase C. Smith, Zhongguo Wang, Xiaozhang Zheng, Po-Wai Yuen
Abstract: A method for at least one of increasing the synthesis of melatonin and promoting the secretion of melatonin is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): A method for at least one of treating diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, preventing diseases related to neurometabolic disorder, regulating appetite, regulating mood, regulating vasoconstriction, regulating hemostatic function and regulating immune response is also provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) as described above.
Abstract: Provided are methods of treating a cancer characterized by the presence of a mutant allele of IDH1/2 comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a compound described here.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 10, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 5, 2020
Assignee:
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Janeta Popovici-Muller, Rene M. Lemieux, Jeremy Travins, Zhenwei Cai, Dawei Cui, Ding Zhou
Abstract: Various pharmaceutical formulations are disclosed herein. For example, a pharmaceutical formulation is disclosed comprising ultra-micronized progesterone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2018
Date of Patent:
May 5, 2020
Assignee:
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
Inventors:
Brian A. Bernick, Julia M. Amadio, Peter H. R. Persicaner, Janice Louise Cacace, Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson, Frederick D. Sancilio, Neda Irani
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), wherein D1 to D3, -A-, n, R1, R2, Y1, L and y2 are defined as in claim 1, which have valuable pharmacological properties, in particular are inhibitors of plasma kallikrein. The compounds are suitable for treatment and prevention of diseases which can be influenced by inhibition of plasma kallikrein, such as diabetic complications, particularly in the treatment of retinal vascular permeability associated with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 5, 2020
Assignee:
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
Inventors:
Sara Frattini, Remko Bakker, Riccardo Giovannini, Giacomo Fossati, Dieter Hamprecht, Iain Lingard, Alexander Pautsch, Bernd Wellenzohn
Abstract: Provided are a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cancer and a method of preventing or treating cancer using the same. Cancer may be effectively prevented or treated using the pharmaceutical composition and method.
Abstract: A method of alleviating age-related symptoms in a mammal, which comprises a step of administering to a mammal in need thereof, an effective amount of a composition containing an effective amount of at least methylene blue.
Abstract: Described herein are combination therapies for cancer (such as lymphoid malignancies) and immune diseases (such as autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases). The therapies comprise the combined use of inhibitors of BTK, mTOR kinase, and Bcl-2 or their signaling pathways, and immunomodulatory drugs. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising these inhibitors.
Abstract: A method of treating cancer is disclosed comprising administering to a patient in need of such treatment a RXR agonist at a level below the RAR activating threshold and at or above the RXR effective dose.
Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating cancer refractory to an anticancer agent comprising administering to a cancer patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one compound of Formula 1 Where R1 is selected from the group consisting of —NH2, —NH—CH2—COOH, —NH—CH(CH3)—COOH, —NH—C(CH3)2—COOH, —NH—CH2—CH2—OH and —N—(CH2CH2OH)2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of such a compound, and an anticancer agent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 3, 2020
Assignee:
ONCONOVA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Inventors:
Manoj Maniar, Azra Raza, Francois Wilhelm
Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides methods using and kits comprising a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 6, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2020
Assignee:
REXAHN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Deog Joong Kim, Young Bok Lee, Reza Mazhari, Daniel Edward Emrich
Abstract: Provided is a method for treating a condition or disease which is one of the indications for opioid use, which comprises administering a combination of: (a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of an opioid, and (b) a pharmaceutically effective amount of a prostaglandin (PG) compound represented by the formula (I): to a patient in need thereof.
Abstract: A method of treating a condition of in a human patient comprising pharmacologically activating a translocator protein of 18 kDa (TSPO), wherein the condition is one of a chronic methamphetamine addiction, a medical consequence of methamphetamine use; a behavioral consequence of methamphetamine use, an HIV associated cognitive motor disorder, an HIV-associated neurodegenerative disorder, and a neuroinflammatory response.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 18, 2020
Assignee:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Nicholas E. Goeders, Christopher Dalton Schmoutz
Abstract: Pharmaceutical preparations include at least one component that enhances sexual response and at least one other compound that enhances sexual sensitivity and pleasure. The component that enhances sexual response enhances blood flow to the genital region. Examples include compounds that dilate blood vessels, such as compounds that increase the amount of nitric oxide (NO) in the blood. The component that enhances sexual sensitivity and pleasure includes one or more cannabinoid compounds from the plant genus Cannabis, including extracted compounds, synthetic forms, and derivatives thereof. Examples include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive constituent of Cannabis, and cannabidiol (CBD), which is less or non-psychoactive and modulates THC activity. The ratio of THC/CBD can be selected depending on age, gender, physical health, and/or psychological condition of the user.
Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for the treatment of diseases or conditions produced by or associated with low cyclic nucleotide levels. The compositions comprise phosphodiesterase inhibitors and are formulated for intranasal and pulmonary administration.
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for enhancing the activity of telomerase using a composition containing ecdysterone. The invention also discloses the use of a composition containing ecdysterone and/or an extract containing ecdysterone, isolated from a plant source in preventing/delaying cell aging in mammals by increasing the activity of telomerase.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 4, 2020
Assignee:
SAMI LABS LIMITED
Inventors:
Muhammed Majeed, Kalyanam Nagabhushanam, Lakshmi Mundkur
Abstract: Novel antiviral compounds for inhibiting one or more phases of HPV replication cycle are disclosed. Moreover, a mechanism for the inhibition is suggested and targets for further antiviral compounds are disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 28, 2020
Assignee:
Icosagen Cell Factory OÜ
Inventors:
Mart Ustav, Sr., Ene Ustav, Andres Männik, Mart Toots, Andres Tover
Abstract: The invention concerns a compound of the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof as well as a pharmaceutical composition containing such a compound, and the use of such a compound as a drug, notably as a DNMT inhibitor, in particular in the treatment of cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 3, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 28, 2020
Assignees:
PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (CNRS)
Inventors:
Ludovic Halby, Yoann Menon, El Bachir Kaloun, Christophe Long, Paola B. Arimondo