Patents by Inventor Vincenzo Summa

Vincenzo Summa 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).

  • Publication number: 20100029666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic a compound of formula (I) and its use as inhibitors of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3 protease, and in treating or preventing HCV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Steven Harper, Vincenzo Summa, Nigel J. Liverton, John A. McCauley
  • Publication number: 20090312241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of formula (I): wherein W, n, m, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Ra, M, Z and ring B are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment or prevention of infection by hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Applicant: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SPA
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Monica Donghi, Marco Ferrara, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Uwe Koch, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20090258891
    Abstract: The present invention relates to macrocyclic compounds of formula (I): wherein W, n, R1, Ra, Rb, R3, R4, M, Z, ring A and ring B are defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and their use for the treatment or prevention of infection by hepatitis C virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti SPA
    Inventors: Maria Emilia Di Francesco, Emanuela Nizi, Paola Pace, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20090253681
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of FHV integrase and inhibitors of FHV replication (I), wherein m, n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7; R8, R9 and R10 are defined herein. The compounds are useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of infection by HTV and the prophylaxis, treatment, or delay in the onset of AIDS. The compounds are employed against HTV infection and ADDS 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Paola Pace, Philip Jones, Alessia Petrocchi, Maria del Rosario Rico Ferreira, Giuseppe Cecere
  • Publication number: 20090221571
    Abstract: Pyridopyrimidine carboxamide compounds of Formula I are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 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 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Vincenzo Summa, Olaf Kinzel, Monica Donghi
  • Patent number: 7459452
    Abstract: 4,5-Dihydroxypyrimidine-6-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Maria E. Di Francesco, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Victor G. Matassa, Ester Murgalia, Emanuela Nizi, Paola Pace, Barbara Pacini, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20080275004
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7435734
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7414045
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula (A): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Istituto di Ricerche di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20080176869
    Abstract: Tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidines and related compounds of Formula A: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein n is an integer equal to zero, 1, 2 or 3, and R1, R3, R4, R12, R14, R16, R30, R32, R34 and R36 are defined herein. These 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Olaf Kinzel, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Giovanna Pescatore, Michael Rowley, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20070161639
    Abstract: Pyridopyrazine- and pyrimidopyrazine-dione compounds are inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication. In one embodiment, the dihydroxypyridine carboxamides are of Formula (I); wherein G, Q, bond a, R5, R6 and R7 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Philip Jones, Vincenzo Summa, Monica Donghi, Cristina Gardelli
  • Patent number: 7232819
    Abstract: 4,5-Dihydroxypyrimidine-6-carboxamides of formula (I); are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Maria E. Di Francesco, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Victor G. Matassa, Ester Murgalia, Emanuela Nizi, Paola Pace, Barbara Pacini, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20070123524
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7217713
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Istituto Di Richerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.p.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20070083045
    Abstract: 4,5-Dihydroxypyrimidine-6-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Publication date: April 12, 2007
    Inventors: Maria Di Francesco, Cristina Gardelli, Steven Harper, Victor Matassa, Ester Murgalia, Emanuela Nizi, Paola Pace, Barbara Pacini, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7169780
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula (I): are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Istitute Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P. Angeletti S.P.A.
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa, Emanuela Nizi
  • Publication number: 20060258860
    Abstract: N-substituted 5-hydroxypyrimidin-6-one-4-carboxamides of formula: are described as inhibitors of HIV integrase and inhibitors of HIV replication, wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. These compounds are useful in the prevention and treatment of infection by HIV and in the prevention, delay in the onset, and treatment of ASS. 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. Methods of preventing, treating or delaying the onset of AIDS and methods of preventing or treating infection by HIV are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventors: Benedetta Crescenzi, Cristina Gardelli, Ester Muraglia, Emanuela Nizi, Federica Orvieto, Paola Pace, Giovanna Pescatore, Alessia Petrocchi, Marco Poma, Michael Rowley, Rita Scarpelli, Vincenzo Summa
  • Patent number: 7091209
    Abstract: A class of 2-aryl-4,5-dihydroxy-6-carboxypyrimidines of formula (I): wherein Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclicgroup; as well as compounds of formula (I) which are derivatized at one or more of the 4-hydroxy, 5-hydroxy or 6-carboxy groups; and tautomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof; and inhibitors of viral polymerases, especially the hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase enzyme
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Cristina Gardelli, Claudio Giuliano, Steven Harper, Uwe Koch, Frank Narjes, Jesus Maria Ontoria Ontoria, Marco Poma, Simona Ponzi, Ian Stansfield, Vincenzo Summa
  • Publication number: 20060122205
    Abstract: Potassium salts of Compound A and methods for their preparation are disclosed, wherein Compound A is of formula: Compound A is an HIV integrase inhibitor useful for treating or prophylaxis of HIV infection, for delaying the onset of AIDS, and for treating or prophylaxis of AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Belyk, Henry Morrison, Philip Jones, Vincenzo Summa, V. Cooper, Amar Mahajan, Daniel Kumke, Hsien-Hsin Tung, Lawrence Wai, Vanessa Pruzinsky, Philip Pye, Remy Angelaud, Danny Mancheno
  • Patent number: 7022736
    Abstract: Diketoacids of Formula A are useful as inhibitors of viral polymerases. In particular hepatitis C virus RNA dependent RNA polymerase (HCV RdRp), hepatitis B virus polymerase (HBV pol) and reverse transcriptase of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV RT): The group R may be broadly chosen and is an organic moiety which contains 2 to 24 carbon atoms and includes an optionally cyclic or heterocyclic group in which the atom directly bonded to the adjacent carbonyl in the diketoacid is part of the ring structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Istituto Di Ricerche Di Biologia Molecolare P Angeletti SpA
    Inventors: Philippe Jean Sigfried Neuner, Vincenzo Summa