Patents by Inventor Sookhee Nicole Ha

Sookhee Nicole Ha 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: 11932705
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC, RA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Ketki Ashok Dhamnaskar, Zhong Ma, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20230303625
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20230159592
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, or a salt thereof: where A, B, D, X, R1, R2 and R8 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for antagonizing PCSK9. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts, and methods of treating cardiovascular disease and conditions related to PCSK9 activity, e.g. atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, or related cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Hubert B. Josien, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Ling Tong, Abbas M. Walji, Anilkumar G. Nair, Fa-Xiang Ding, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Chengwei Wu, Yusheng Xiong, Sookhee Nicole HA, Jian Liu, Sobhana Babu Boga
  • Publication number: 20230122330
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Ketki Ashok Dhamnaskar, Zhong Ma, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20230083431
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the variables are as described herein. The compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts can inhibit the G12D mutant of Kirsten rat sarcoma (K-Ras) protein and are expected to have utility as therapeutic agents, for example, for treating cancer. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions which comprise compounds of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to methods for use of the compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts in the therapy and prophylaxis of cancer and for preparing pharmaceuticals for this purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicants: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, MSD International GMBH (Singapore Branch), Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Nicolas C. Boyer, Michael B. Garrigou, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Chunhui Huang, Anthony W. Partridge, Tomi K. Sawyer, Pietro Aronica, Charles W. Johannes, Srinivasaraghavan Kannan, Chandra S. Verma, Tsz Ying Yuen
  • Patent number: 11530244
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignees: 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
  • Patent number: 11505575
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignees: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Ra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Ketki Ashok Dhamnaskar, Zhong Ma, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
  • Patent number: 11427616
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, or a salt thereof: where A, B, D, X, R1, R2 and R8 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for antagonizing PCSK9. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts, and methods of treating cardiovascular disease and conditions related to PCSK9 activity, e.g. atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, or related cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Hubert B. Josien, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Ling Tong, Abbas M. Walji, Anilkumar G. Nair, Fa-Xiang Ding, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Chengwei Wu, Yusheng Xiong, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Jian Liu, Sobhana Babu Boga
  • Publication number: 20210284694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    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
  • Publication number: 20210163538
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Alonso Ricardo, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Nicolas Cedric Boyer, Ketki Ashok Dhamnaskar, Zhong Ma, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Chengwei Wu, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Hyewon Youm, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Raffaele Ingenito, Willy Costantini, Aurash Shahripour, Yusheng Xiong
  • Publication number: 20190389909
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, or a salt thereof: where A, B, D, X, R1, R2 and R8 are as defined herein, which compounds have properties for antagonizing PCSK9. Also described are pharmaceutical formulations comprising the compounds of Formula I or their salts, and methods of treating cardiovascular disease and conditions related to PCSK9 activity, e.g. atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, or related cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Harold B. Wood, Hubert B. Josien, Thomas Joseph Tucker, Angela Dawn Kerekes, Ling Tong, Abbas M. Walji, Anilkumar G. Nair, Fa-Xiang Ding, Elisabetta Bianchi, Danila Branca, Chengwei Wu, Yusheng Xiong, Sookhee Nicole HA, Jian Liu, Sobhana Babu Boga
  • Patent number: 8653260
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Ding-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Patent number: 8399480
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20120258963
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Patent number: 8247415
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20110028481
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Publication number: 20090253705
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and method of using the same in the treatment or prevention of diseases mediated by the activation of ?3-adrenoceptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Richard Berger, Lehua Chang, Scott D. Edmondson, Stephen D. Goble, Sookhee Nicole Ha, Nam Fung Kar, Ihor E. Kopka, Bing Li, Gregori J. Morriello, Chris R. Moyes, Dong-Ming Shen, Liping Wang, Cheng Zhu
  • Patent number: 6288063
    Abstract: Inhibitors for matrix metalloproteases, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and a process for using them to treat a variety of physiological conditions. The compounds of the invention have the generalized formula (T)xA—B—D—E—G wherein A is an aryl or heteroaryl rings; B is an aryl or heteroaryl ring or a bond; each T is a substituent group; x is 0, 1, or 2; the group D represents the group E represents a two or three carbon chain bearing one to three substituent groups which are independent or are involved in ring formation, possible structures being shown in the text and claims; and the group G represents and with the proviso that when G is each of the substituents on E is an independent substituent; and include pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: Harold Clinton Eugene Kluender, David Ross Brittelli, William Riley Schoen, Sookhee Nicole Ha