Patents by Inventor M. Woods Wannamaker

M. Woods Wannamaker 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: 10874673
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20190151314
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, loana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Patent number: 10039762
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20180078553
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Patent number: 9808459
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20170100400
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Patent number: 9518056
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20160152614
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Patent number: 9345708
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20140296201
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Patent number: 8829007
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Bym, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro, Ann Dak-Yee Kwong
  • Publication number: 20140142119
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Choa Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann, Francesco G. Salituro
  • Publication number: 20120171245
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting the replication of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, of reducing the amount of influenza viruses in a biological sample or patient, and of treating influenza in a patient, comprises administering to said biological sample or patient an effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A compound is represented by Structural Formula (IA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the values of Structural Formula (IA) are as described herein. A pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective amount of such a compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Paul S. Charifson, Michael P. Clark, Upul K. Bandarage, Randy S. Bethiel, John J. Court, Hongbo Deng, Ioana Davies, John P. Duffy, Luc J. Farmer, Huai Gao, Wenxin Gu, Dylan H. Jacobs, Joseph M. Kennedy, Mark W. Ledeboer, Brian Ledford, Francois Maltais, Emanuele Perola, Tiansheng Wang, M. Woods Wannamaker, Randal Byrn, Yi Zhou, Chao Lin, Min Jiang, Steven Jones, Ursula A. Germann
  • Publication number: 20120165319
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 8119631
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Publication number: 20110178069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M.C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L.C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 7790713
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1? converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-?-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-?-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-? production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6423840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-1&bgr; converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6258948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel classes of compounds which are inhibitors of interleukin-IB converting enzyme. The ICE inhibitors of this invention are characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting ICE activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as agents against IL-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF-, and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, destructive bone disorders, proliferative disorders, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, and necrotic diseases. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting ICE activity, for treating interleukin-1-, apoptosis-, IGIF- and IFN-&ggr;-mediated diseases and decreasing IGIF and IFN-&ggr; production using the compounds and compositions of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle
  • Patent number: 6204261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyradazino[1,2-a][1,2]diazepine-1-carboxamide compounds of formula: which compounds are inhibitors of interleukin-1beta converting enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark James Batchelor, David Bebbington, Guy W. Bemis, Wolf Herman Fridman, Roger John Gillespie, Julian M. C. Golec, Yong Gu, David J. Lauffer, David J. Livingston, Saroop Singh Matharu, Michael D. Mullican, Mark A. Murcko, Robert Murdoch, Philip Nyce, Andrea L. C. Robidoux, Michael Su, M. Woods Wannamaker, Keith P. Wilson, Robert E. Zelle