Patents by Inventor Mark L. Greenlee

Mark L. Greenlee 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: 8722727
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with' their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and method of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Seynix, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Robert Wilkening, James Apgar, Donald Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Ahmed Mamai
  • Patent number: 8188085
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Seynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Robert Wilkening, James Apgar, Donald Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Gregory J. Pacofsky, Brian H. Heasley, Ahmed Mamai, Kingsley Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110224228
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with' their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and method of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L Greenlee, Robert Wilkening, James Apgar, Donald Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, JR., Ahmed Mamai
  • Patent number: 7923568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, Jr., Wanying Sun, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Robert R. Wilkening
  • Patent number: 7863465
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel enfumafungin derivatives of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their synthesis, and their use as inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The present compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the present compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for treating or preventing antifungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Frances Aileen Bouffard, Bruno Tse, James Dropinski, Dongfang Meng, Mark L. Greenlee, Michael Peel, Weiming Fan, Ahmed Mamai, Hao Liu, Keqaing Li
  • Publication number: 20100168188
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, JR., Wanying Sun, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Robert R. Wilkening
  • Patent number: 7745657
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to D-homoandrosta-17-yl-carbamate derivatives as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Mark L. Greenlee, Carol A. McVean, Robert S. Meissner, Gayle E. Taylor
  • Patent number: 7732432
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, James M. Balkovec, Donald W. Graham, Mark L. Greenlee, Gayle E. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20100113439
    Abstract: Novel derivatives of enfumafungin are disclosed herein, along with their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs. Also disclosed are compositions comprising such compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using such compounds as antifungal agents and/or inhibitors of (1,3)-?-D-glucan synthase. The disclosed compounds, their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates and prodrugs, as well as compositions comprising such compounds, salts, hydrates and prodrugs, are useful for treating and/or preventing fungal infections and associated diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicants: Merck & Co., Inc., Scynexis, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Robert Wilkening, James Apgar, Donald Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger, Dongfang Meng, Dann L. Parker, JR., Gregory J. Pacofsky, Brian H. Heasley, Ahmed Mamai, Kingsley Nelson
  • Patent number: 7709508
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, age-related mild cognitive impairment, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Dongfang Meng, Donald M. Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger
  • Publication number: 20090306202
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to D-homoandrosta-17-yl-carbamate derivatives as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands useful for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Amjad Ali, Mark L. Greenlee, Carol A. McVean, Robert S. Meissner, Gayle E. Taylor
  • Publication number: 20090163559
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, age-related mild cognitive impairment, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Dongfang Meng, Donald M. Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger
  • Patent number: 7511152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and derivatives thereof, their synthesis, and their use as estrogen receptor modulators. The compounds of the instant invention are ligands for estrogen receptors and as such may be useful for treatment or prevention of a variety of conditions related to estrogen functioning including: bone loss, bone fractures, osteoporosis, metastatic bone disease, Paget's disease, periodontal disease, cartilage degeneration, endometriosis, uterine fibroid disease, hot flashes, increased levels of LDL cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, impairment of cognitive functioning, age-related mild cognitive impairment, cerebral degenerative disorders, restenosis, gynecomastia, vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation, obesity, incontinence, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, hypertension, retinal degeneration and cancer, in particular of the breast, uterus and prostate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Dongfang Meng, Donald M. Sperbeck, Kenneth J. Wildonger
  • Publication number: 20030207859
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted succinic acid metallo-&bgr;-lactamase inhibitors which are useful potentiators of &bgr;-lactam antibiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Mark L. Greenlee, Steven H. Olson, Gregory P. Rouen
  • Patent number: 6630510
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted succinic acid metallo-&bgr;-lactamase inhibitors which are useful potentiators of &bgr;-lactam antibiotics. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method of treating bacterial infections in animals or humans which comprises administering, together with a b-lactam antibiotic, a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, anhydrides, and solvates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Mark L. Greenlee, Steven H. Olson, Gregory P. Rouen
  • Publication number: 20030078418
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel substituted succinic acid metallo-&bgr;-lactamase inhibitors which are useful potentiators of &bgr;-lactam antibiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Mark L. Greenlee, Steven H. Olson, Gregory P. Rouen
  • Publication number: 20020019543
    Abstract: Ar is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 RX groups, and where n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and a group of formula III: 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2000
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventors: James M. Balkovec, Mark L. Greenlee, Milton L. Hammond, James V. Heck
  • Patent number: 5451579
    Abstract: A carbapenem antibiotic of the formula I ##STR1## is disclosed. The variable X.sup..crclbar. represents a counterion. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Frank P. DiNinno, Milton L. Hammond
  • Patent number: 5395931
    Abstract: New antibacterial 6-amido-1-methyl-2-(substituted-thio)-carbapenems and process for their synthesis involving new azetidinone intermediates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Frank P. DiNinno, Thomas N. Salzmann
  • Patent number: 5356889
    Abstract: Disclosed are carbapenems of the formula ##STR1## which are 2-(9-fluorenonyl)-carbapenems useful as antibacterial agents. Intermediates for preparation of these compounds is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Greenlee, Frank P. DiNinno, Lovji D. Cama, James V. Heck