Patents by Inventor Mark W. Embrey
Mark W. Embrey 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).
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Patent number: 11530244Abstract: Provided herein are cyclic polypeptide compounds that can, e.g., bind specifically to human proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) and optionally also inhibit interaction between human PCSK9 and human low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these compounds. Also provided are methods of reducing LDL cholesterol level in a subject in need thereof that include administering to the subject one or more of the cyclic polypeptide compounds or a pharmaceutical composition provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Joseph R. Stringer, Derek M. LaPlaca, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Mark W. Embrey, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Alessia Santoprete, Roberto Costante, Immacolata Conte, Stefania Colarusso, Eric J. Gilbert, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
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Patent number: 11413292Abstract: The present invention relates to Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, R1 and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLCInventors: Mark W. Embrey, Timothy John Hartingh, Marc Labroli, Izzat T. Raheem
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Publication number: 20210361662Abstract: The present invention relates to Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrug thereof, wherein X, Y, Z, R1 and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Tricyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Timothy John Hartingh, Marc Labroli, Izzat T. Raheem
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Publication number: 20210284694Abstract: Provided herein are cyclic polypeptide compounds that can, e.g., bind specifically to human proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) and optionally also inhibit interaction between human PCSK9 and human low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these compounds. Also provided are methods of reducing LDL cholesterol level in a subject in need thereof that include administering to the subject one or more of the cyclic polypeptide compounds or a pharmaceutical composition provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Joseph R. Stringer, Derek M. LaPlaca, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Mark W. Embrey, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Alessia Santoprete, Roberto Costante, Immacolata Conte, Stefania Colarusso, Eric J. Gilbert, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
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Patent number: 10221186Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Thomas H. Graham, Izzat T. Raheem, John D. Schreier, Sherman T. Waddell, John S. Wai, Lihong Hu, Xuanjia Peng
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Patent number: 10150780Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Thomas H. Graham, Mark W. Embrey, Abbas Walji, Sherman T. Waddell
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Patent number: 9951079Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, m, R1, R5, Ra and Rb are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Kerim Babaoglu, Abbas Walji, John S. Wai, Paul J. Coleman
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Publication number: 20170362252Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Thomas H. Graham, Mark W. Embrey, Abbas Walji, Sherman T. Waddell
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Publication number: 20170334924Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R4 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Thomas H. Graham, Izzat T. Raheem, John D. Schreier, Sherman T. Waddell, John S. Wai, Lihong Hu, Xuanjia Peng
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Publication number: 20170305923Abstract: The present invention relates to Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, m, R1, R5, Ra and Rb are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivative, and methods of using the Fused Tricyclic Heterocycle Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, John M. Sanders, Kerim Babaoglu, Abbas Walji, John S. Wai, Paul J. Coleman
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Patent number: 9714243Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivatives of Formula (I); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivative, and methods of using the 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Thomas H. Graham, Abbas Walji, Sherman T. Waddell, Tao Yu, Yonglian Zhang, Wensheng Liu, Paul J. Coleman, John Wai, Thomas Steele, Christina Di Marco
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Patent number: 9707234Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R11 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Thomas H. Graham, Wensheng Liu, Tao Yu, Yonglian Zhang, Sherman T. Waddell, John S. Wai, Paul J. Coleman, John M. Sanders, Mark W. Embrey, Abbas M. Walji, Ronald Dale Ferguson, II, Christine Ng Di Marco, Thomas G. Steele, Lihong Hu, Xuanjia Peng
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Publication number: 20160317543Abstract: The present invention relates to Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, Y, R1, R2 and R11 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compound, and methods of using the Spirocyclic Heterocycle Compounds for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.Inventors: Thomas H. Graham, Wensheng Liu, Tao Yu, Yonglian Zhang, Sherman T. Waddell, John S. Wai, Paul J. Coleman, John M. Sanders, Mark W. Embrey, Abbas M. Walji, Ronald Dale Ferguson, II, Christine Ng Di Marco, Thomas G. Steele, Lihong Hu, Xuanjia Peng
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Publication number: 20150329539Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivatives of Formula (I); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivative, and methods of using the 4-Pyridinonetriazine Derivatives for treating or preventing HIV infection in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Mark W. Embrey, Thomas H. Graham, Abbas Walji, Sherman T. Waddell, Tao Yu, Yonglian Zhang, Wensheng Liu, Paul J. Coleman, John Wai, Thomas Steele, Christina Di Marco
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Publication number: 20130338141Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein X1, X2, Y, R1A, R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) 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. Processes for making compounds of Formula I and intermediates thereof are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Richard C. Isaacs, Wayne J. Thompson, Peter D. Williams, Dai-Shi Su, Shankar Venkatraman, Mark W. Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher, John S. Wai, David C. Dubost, Richard G. Ball, Eric J. Choi, Tao Pei, Sarah L. Trice, Neil Campbell, Matthew Maddes, Peter E. Maligres, Michael Shevlin, Zhiguo Jake Song, Dietrich P. Steinhuebel, Neil A. Strotman, Jingjun Yin
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Patent number: 8513234Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein X1, X2, Y, R1A, R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) 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. Processes for making compounds of Formula I and intermediates thereof are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Richard C. A. Isaacs, Wayne J. Thompson, Peter D. Williams, Dai-Shi Su, Shankar Venkatraman, Mark W. Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher, John S. Wai, David C. Dubost, Richard G. Ball, Eric J. Choi, Tao Pei, Sarah L. Trice, Neil Campbell, Matthew Maddess, Peter E. Maligres, Michael Shevlin, Zhiguo Jake Song, Dietrich P. Steinhuebel, Neil A. Strotman, Jingjun Yin
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Publication number: 20120022045Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: the asterisk * in Q denotes the point of attachment to the rest of the compound; and n, L1, L2, X1, X2, ?3, Y, Z, R1, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The N compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) 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: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventors: Shankar Venkatraman, John S. Wai, Wayne Thompson, Boyoung Kim, Richard C.A. Isaacs, H. Marie Loughran, Dai-Shi Su, John Lim, Mark W. Embrey, Peter D. Williams
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Patent number: 7820680Abstract: Bicyclic uracils and related compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the compounds are of Formula I: wherein a, b, Y, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. The 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: GrantFiled: March 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.Inventors: Peter D. Williams, John S. Wai, Mark W. Embrey, Donnette D. Staas, Linghang Zhuang
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Publication number: 20100087419Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein X1, X2, Y, R1A, R1B, R2 and R3 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HIV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset or progression of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HIV infection and AIDS as compounds per se (or as hydrates or solvates thereof) 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. Processes for making compounds of Formula I and intermediates thereof are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Richard C. A. Isaacs, Wayne J. Thompson, Peter D. Williams, Dai-Shi Su, Shankar Venkatraman, Mark W. Embrey, Thorsten E. Fisher, John S. Wai, David C. Dubost, Richard G. Ball, Eric J. Choi, Tao Pei, Sarah L. Trice, Neil Campbell, Matthew Maddess, Peter E. Maligres, Michael Shevlin, Zhiguo Jake Song, Dietrich P. Steinhuebel, Neil A. Strotman, Jingjun Yin
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Publication number: 20100056516Abstract: 1-Hydroxy naphthyridine compounds (e.g., 1-hydroxy naphthyridin-2(1H)-one compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and/or HIV RNase H and inhibitors of HIV replication: (I) wherein X and R1-R6 are as defined herein. The compounds are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prophylaxis, 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 anti-HIV agents such as HIV antivirals, immunomodulators, antibiotics and vaccines.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Peter D. Williams, Shankar Venkatraman, H. Marie Langford, Boyoung Kim, Theresa M. Booth, Jay A. Grobler, Donnette Staas, Rowena D. Ruzek, Mark W. Embrey, Catherine M. Wiscount, Terry A. Lyle