Patents by Inventor Ester Muraglia

Ester Muraglia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8470823
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of the Sonic Hedgehog pathway, in particular Smoantagonists. Thus the compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with abnormal hedgehog pathway activation, including cancer, for example basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, prostate, pancreatic, breast, colon, bone and small cell lung cancers, and cancers of the upper GI tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.R.L.
    Inventors: Danila Branca, Federica Ferrigno, Jose Ignacio Martin Hernando, Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Savina Malancona, Ester Muraglia, Maria Cecilia Palumbi, Giovanna Pescatore, Rita Scarpelli
  • Patent number: 8268827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischaemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infections, retinal damage, skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA.
    Inventors: Danila Branca, Gabriella Dessole, Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Samuele Lillini, Ester Muraglia, Giovanna Pescatore, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Publication number: 20110201657
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infection, retinal damage or skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Julia Boueres, Danila Branca, Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Federica Orvieto, Rita Scarpelli, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Publication number: 20110183974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, stereoisomers or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of the Sonic Hedgehog pathway, in particular Smo antagonists. Thus the compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with abnormal hedgehog pathway activation, including cancer, for example basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, prostate, pancreatic, breast, colon, bone and small cell lung cancers, and cancers of the upper GI tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Gabriella Dessole, Philip Jones, Laura Llauger Bufi, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Caterina Torrisi
  • Publication number: 20110183989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of the Sonic Hedgehog pathway, in particular Smoantagonists. Thus the compounds of this invention are useful for the treatment of diseases associated with abnormal hedgehog pathway activation, including cancer, for example basal cell carcinoma, medulloblastoma, prostate, pancreatic, breast, colon, bone and small cell lung cancers, and cancers of the upper GI tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Danila Branca, Federica Ferrigno, Jose Ignacio Martin Hernando, Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Savina Malancona, Ester Muraglia, Maria Cecilia Palumbi, Giovanna Pescatore, Rita Scarpelli
  • Patent number: 7977374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. Further, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, schizophrenia and stroke among other diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SPA
    Inventors: Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Rita Scarpelli
  • Patent number: 7968553
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula A: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20110034449
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7834015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischaemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infections, retinal damage, skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Instituto di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Laura Llauger Bufi, Ester Muraglia, Giovanna Pescatore, Caterina Torrisi
  • Patent number: 7820660
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Instituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20100261709
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischaemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infections, retinaldamage, skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventors: Danila Branca, Gabriella Dessole, Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Samuele Lillini, Ester Muraglia, Giovanna Pescatore, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Patent number: 7799825
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and tautomers thereof. Compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. They are also useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, mental retardation, 10 schizophrenia, inflammatory diseases, restenosis, immune disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Rita Scarpelli, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Publication number: 20090275619
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infection, retinal damage or skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: Julia Boueres, Danila Branca, Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Federica Orvieto, Rita Scarpelli, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Publication number: 20090209523
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or tautomers thereof which are inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase (PARP) and thus useful for the treatment of cancer, inflammatory diseases, reperfusion injuries, ischaemic conditions, stroke, renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, vascular diseases other than cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, neurodegenerative diseases, retroviral infections, retinal damage, skin senescence and UV-induced skin damage, and as chemo- or radiosensitizers for cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Philip Jones, Olaf Kinzel, Laura Llauger, Ester Muraglia, Giovanna Pescatore, Caterina Torrisi
  • Publication number: 20090156591
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof. The compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. Further, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, schizophrenia and stroke among other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2006
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Rita Scarpelli
  • Publication number: 20090076101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and tautomers thereof. Compounds of the present invention are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. They are also useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, mental retardation, 10 schizophrenia, inflammatory diseases, restenosis, immune disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Federica Ferrigno, Philip Jones, Ester Muraglia, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Rita Scarpelli, Carsten Schultz-Fademrecht
  • Publication number: 20080275004
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7435734
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20080221157
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ketone derivatives that are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC). The compounds of the present invention are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, including cancer. Further, the compounds of the present invention are useful for treating neurodegenerative diseases, schizophrenia and stroke among other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicants: ISTITUTO DI RICERCHE DI BIOLOGIA MOLECOLARE P ANGE, MERCK & CO. INC.
    Inventors: Prasun K. Chakravarty, Steven L. Colletti, Raffaele Ingenito, Philip Jones, Peter T. Meinke, Ester Muraglia, Alessia Petrocchi, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Christian Steinkuhler
  • Patent number: 7414045
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula (A): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se or in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The compounds and their salts can be employed as ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions, optionally in combination with other antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics or vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa