Patents by Inventor Mihaela Diana Danca

Mihaela Diana Danca 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: 8106066
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nACh receptors), activation of nACh receptors, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds (e.g., indazoles and benzothiazoles), which act as ligands for the ?7 nACh receptor subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Memory Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Schumacher, Mihaela Diana Danca, Jianguo Ma, Brian Herbert, True Minh Nguyen, Wenge Xie, Ashok Tehim
  • Publication number: 20110301124
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Patent number: 8003819
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Patent number: 7932248
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds (indazoles and benzothiazoles), which act as ligands for the ?7 nAChR subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Memory Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Schumacher, Jianguo Ma, Brian Herbert, Mihaela Diana Danca, Wenge Xie, Truc Minh Nguyen, Ashok Tehim
  • Patent number: 7838673
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Publication number: 20100286190
    Abstract: Certain chemical entities chosen from compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, chelates, non-covalent complexes, and prodrugs thereof, are provided herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles chosen from carriers, adjuvants, and excipients, are also provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to angiogenic kinase modulation, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include cancer, including breast neoplasia, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Methods of treatment include administering at least one chemical entity as a single active agent or administering such at least one chemical entity in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Scott A. Mitchell, Mihaela Diana Danca, Peter A. Blomgren, David R. Brittelli, Pavel Zhichkin, Matthew E. Voss
  • Patent number: 7777040
    Abstract: Certain chemical entities chosen from compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, chelates, non-covalent complexes, and prodrugs thereof, are provided herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicles chosen from carriers, adjuvants, and excipients, are also provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to angiogenic kinase modulation, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include cancer, including breast neoplasia, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Methods of treatment include administering at least one chemical entity as a single active agent or administering such at least one chemical entity in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: CGI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Mitchell, Mihaela Diana Danca, Peter A. Blomgren, David R. Brittelli, Pavel Zhichkin, Matthew E. Voss
  • Publication number: 20100204180
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Publication number: 20100137288
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nACh receptors), activation of nACh receptors, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds (e.g., indazoles and benzothiazoles), which act as ligands for the ?7 nACh receptor subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Schumacher, Mihaela Diana Danca, Jianguo Ma, Brian Herbert, True Minh Nguyen, Wenge Xie, Ashok Tehim
  • Patent number: 7687662
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Publication number: 20100056531
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds having affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor which are of the formula (I): wherein R1, A, B, D, E, G, Q, Ar, n, m, and p are as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Memory Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Mihaela Diana Danca, Robert Dunn, Ashok Tehim, Wenge Xie
  • Publication number: 20100022581
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds having affinity for the 5-HT6 receptor which are of the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, A, B, D, E, G, Ar, and n are as defined herein. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Memory Pharmaceuticals Corporation
    Inventors: Mihaela Diana Danca, Robert Dunn, Ashok Tehim, Wenge Xie
  • Patent number: 7625931
    Abstract: Certain chemical entities chosen from compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, crystal forms, chelates, non-covalent complexes, prodrugs, and mixtures thereof, are provided herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle chosen from carriers, adjuvants, and excipients, are also provided herein. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to angiogenic kinase modulation, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one chemical entity effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include cancer, including breast neoplasia, endometrial cancer, colon cancer, and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: CGI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Mitchell, Mihaela Diana Danca, Peter A. Blomgren, Robert W. DeSimone, Douglas A. I. Pippin
  • Publication number: 20090099132
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Publication number: 20090042836
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca
  • Patent number: 7442830
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Millenium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Olhava, Mihaela Diana Danca