Patents Issued in May 8, 2014
  • Publication number: 20140128412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antipsychotic in combination with an anti-inflammatory agent, and to the use thereof in the treatment of psychotic disorder, and in particular, of schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Ru-Band Lu
  • Publication number: 20140128413
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
    Inventor: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20140128414
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Honigberg, Erik Verner, Zhengying Pan
  • Publication number: 20140128415
    Abstract: A excipient drug composition is disclosed. The excipient drug composition may include a vegetable cellulose or a fruit cellulose, an active ingredient and a genetically modified organism free starch. The vegetable cellulose or fruit cellulose may be derived from wood free vegetable pulp and the fruit cellulose is a wood pulp free cellulose. The genetically modified organism free starch may be selected from the group consisting of a genetically modified organism free rice starch, a genetically modified organism free potato starch or a genetically modified organism free pea starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Paul Daniel Yered
  • Publication number: 20140128416
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20140128417
    Abstract: The invention provides alkyne substituted quinazoline compounds, such as compounds of the formula (I), which are irreversible ErbB kinase inhibitors. The compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders where ErbB kinase activity is implicated such as a hyperproliferative disorder (e.g., cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Newgen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Wang Shen, Aimin Zhang, Jack Maung, Xiaoling Zheng
  • Publication number: 20140128418
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pyrazole derivative compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compound of the invention is remarkably effective for preventing and treating osteoporosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: EWHA UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Yun Soo Bae, Kee In Lee, Jee Hyun Lee, Soo Young Lee, Sun Choi
  • Publication number: 20140128419
    Abstract: Amorphous rifaximin, methods of making it, and pharmaceutical compositions containing it. Also described are methods of converting amorphous rifaximin to crystalline rifaximin and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: CIPLA LIMITED
    Inventors: Dharmaraj Ramachandra Rao, Rajendra Narayanrao Kankan, Manjinder Singh Phull
  • Publication number: 20140128420
    Abstract: Dietary supplement compositions containing one or more compounds such as arginine, selenium, calcium, calcium sources, morphine precursors (e.g., reticuline), morphine, and morphine-6?-glucuronide are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: George B. Stefano, Patrick Cadet, Kirk J. Mantione, Wei Zhu
  • Publication number: 20140128421
    Abstract: Provided are a camptothecin compound containing 7-membered lactone ring, as shown in general formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as the preparation method and use thereof. In general formula I, R1 is H, a C1˜C3 alkyl, acetyl or propionyl; R2 is H, a C1˜C6 alkyl, a C3˜C6 cycloalkyl, piperidyl; or a C1˜C6 alkyl substituted by an amino; R3 is H, a C1˜C3 alkyl, or a C1˜C6 alkyl substituted by an amino; R4 is H, a hydroxyl, or a C1˜C6 alkoxy; R5 is H, or a C1˜C6 alkoxyl; or R4 and R5 are linked to each other to form —OCH2O— or —OCH2CH2O—. The compound has good anti-tumor activity, and can be clinically used via oral administration, intravenous injection, and intramuscular injection, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY, NANJING LUYESKIE PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
    Inventors: Wei Lv, Shanbao Yu, Yu Luo, Yi Chen, Jian Ding
  • Publication number: 20140128422
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition contains apomorphine as the active pharmaceutical ingredient, a water-miscible co-solvent, an antioxidant, and water. The solution has a pH greater than 4. The pharmaceutical composition is suitable for parenteral administration for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The process for the manufacture of the pharmaceutical composition includes weighing the apomorphine and introducing it into a container with the co-solvent and the antioxidant under agitation until complete dissolution takes place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Dey, Joel Richard, Marie-Madeleine Baronnet, Nathalie Mondoly, Laurent Bertocchi, Jeremiah Harnett
  • Publication number: 20140128423
    Abstract: A class of acridone compounds has been discovered that exhibits chemosensitizing and antiparasitic activity. Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for their use to treat parasitic infections, such as malaria and toxoplasmosis, and to sensitize resistant cells, such as multidrug resistant cells to other therapeutic agents. The pharmaceutical compositions and methods may also be used to treat and/or prevent psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: Government of the United States of America dba The Department of Veterans Affairs, Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Michael K. Riscoe, Rolf W. Winter, Jane X. Kelly, David J. Hinrichs, Martin J. Smilkstein
  • Publication number: 20140128424
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamides, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventor: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
  • Publication number: 20140128425
    Abstract: The present application relates to novel substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamides, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: BAYER PHARMA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Alexandros VAKALOPOULOS, Ingo HARTUNG, Markus FOLLMANN, Rolf JAUTELAT, Niels LINDNER, Dirk SCHNEIDER, Frank WUNDER, Johannes-Peter STASCH, Gorden REDLICH, Volkhart Min-Jian LI
  • Publication number: 20140128426
    Abstract: Compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating viral infections, by administering certain compounds in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed. Methods for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are also disclosed. In particular, the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections such as caused by the Arenavirus family such as Lassa fever, Argentine hemorrhagic fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, and Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Siga Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Siga Technologies Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140128427
    Abstract: Provided are a novel derivative of 5-carbamoyl adamantan-2-yl amide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutical use thereof for inhibiting the activity of 11?-hydroxystreroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11b-HSD1) or for preventing and/or treating various diseases mediated by 11?-hydroxystreroid dehydrogenase type 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SK BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Coo-Min Chung, Choon-Ho Ryu, Yoon-Kyeong Lee, Jin-Sook Moon, Hye-Sung Lee, Seon-Jeong Lee, Kyung-Seok Oh
  • Publication number: 20140128428
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows: wherein A, L, R1, R2, R4, and R5 are defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica, NV
    Inventors: Raymond W. Colburn, Scott L. Dax, Christopher M. Flores, Donald W. Ludovici, Mingde Xia, Xiaoqing Xu, Mark A. Youngman, Bin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20140128429
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 n are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Johannes Aebi, Kurt Amrein, Benoit Hornsperger, Bernd Kuhn, Hans P. Maerki, Alexander V. Mayweg, Peter Mohr, Xuefei Tan
  • Publication number: 20140128430
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a Laquinimod amine salt, which is laquinimod meglumine, laquinimod choline hydroxide, laquinimod L-lysine or laquinimod monoethanolamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Anton Frenkel, Avital Laxer, Judith Aronheim
  • Publication number: 20140128431
    Abstract: The invention relates to solid dispersions of poorly soluble compounds formed by coprecipitation, resulting in improved bioavailability, safety and tolerability. The invention also relates to Purified Eudragit L100-55 used to prepare such solid dispersions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Hoffmann-LaRoche Inc.
    Inventors: Shalini M. Anand, Ashish Chatterji, Michael Allen Matchett, Harpreet K. Sandhu, Navnit H. Shah
  • Publication number: 20140128432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic methods for thyroid cancers. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method for treating a an anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) patient comprising the step of administering to the patient an effective amount of an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor. In another embodiment, a method for diagnosing ATC in patient comprises the step of performing an assay on a biological sample from the patient to identify the presence or absence of a C3592T and/or a G3602A mutation in exon 23 of the ALK gene according to SEQ ID NO:6, wherein the presence of either of both of the mutations correlates with a diagnosis of ATC in the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Mingzhao Xing, Murugan Avaniyapuram Kannan
  • Publication number: 20140128433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the identification of genetic polymorphisms that may be associated with a risk for QT prolongation after treatment with iloperidone and related methods of administering iloperidone to patients with such polymorphisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Curt Wolfgang, Mihael Polymeropoulos
  • Publication number: 20140128434
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating cancer in a human in need thereof by determining the presence or absence of a detectable amount of a gene product of the Neurofibromin-2 (NF2) gene in a sample from the human, and administering to the human an effective amount of a focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, if no gene product or no isoform 1 gene product is detected. This invention also relates to a method of treating cancer in a human in need thereof, comprising determining the presence or absence of a detectable amount of a functional isoform 1 protein of the NF2 gene, or a functional fragment thereof, in a sample from the human, and administering to the human an effective amount of a focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, if no gene product or no isoform 1 gene product is detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Kurt R. Auger, Mohammed M. Dar, Ronald A. Fleming
  • Publication number: 20140128435
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) wherein G is a pyrazole ring as defined in the specification and R4, R5, R6 and R7 are as defined in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester or amide, and a solvate of such an ester, amide or salt. The invention also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with estrogen receptor activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: KARO BIO AB
    Inventors: Joakim Löfstedt, Xiongyu Wu, Lars Krüger
  • Publication number: 20140128436
    Abstract: The present invention provides prodrugs of compounds that inhibit the activity of plasma kallikrein (PK) and methods of preventing and treating plasma kallikrein dependent diseases or conditions, for example, diabetic macular edema, with the prodrugs having the formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ActiveSite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukanto Sinha, Tamie Jo Chilcote
  • Publication number: 20140128437
    Abstract: The invention features a series of heterocyclic derivatives that inhibit tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) induced necroptosis. The heterocyclic compounds of the invention are described by Formulas (I) and (Ia)-(Ie) and are shown to inhibit TNF-? induced necroptosis in FADD-deficient variant of human Jurkat T cells. The invention further features pharmaceutical compositions featuring the compounds of the invention. The compounds and compositions of the invention may also be used to treat disorders where necroptosis is likely to play a substantial role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., Tufts University
    Inventors: Gregory D. Cuny, Xin Teng, Junying Yuan, Alexei Degterrev, John A. Proco, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140128438
    Abstract: Methods of treating gout flares comprising administering a composition comprising a first urate-lowering agent are disclosed. In some aspects, the first urate-lowering agent is (?)-halofenate, (?)-halofenic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Other aspects provide for methods of reducing the number, duration, frequency or intensity of gout flares experienced by a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Edward Lavan, Gopal Chandra Saha, Charles A. McWherter, Brian K. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140128439
    Abstract: Methods of treating gout flares comprising administering a composition comprising a first urate-lowering agent are disclosed. In some aspects, the first urate-lowering agent is (?)-halofenate, (?)-halofenic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Other aspects provide for methods of reducing the number, duration, frequency or intensity of gout flares experienced by a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Metabolex, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Edward Lavan, Gopal Chandra Saha, Brian K. Roberts, Charles A. McWerther
  • Publication number: 20140128440
    Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions containing N-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: John W. Ashmore, Beverly J. El A'mma, Beat Heer, Kiran Pareek
  • Publication number: 20140128441
    Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a straight chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has, unlike known PGI2 analogs, a selective EP4 agonist action, and a medicament containing the compound, which is useful for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of immune diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, cardiovascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, hepatic diseases, bone diseases, skin diseases and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: Kaken Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Takahiko MURATA, Masahiro AMAKAWA, Shin TERADAIRA, Yasushi MATSUMURA, Katsuhiko KONISHI
  • Publication number: 20140128442
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, processes for preparing crystallized 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, and intermediates useful therefore. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising this crystallized compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: Array BioPharma, Inc., Novartis AG
    Inventors: Christoph Max Krell, Marian Misun, Daniel Andreas Niederer, Werner Heinz Pachinger, Marie-Christine Wolf, Daniel Zimmermann, Weidong Liu, Peter J. Stengel, Paul Nichols
  • Publication number: 20140128443
    Abstract: Stable liquid formulations of bendamustine, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and polar aprotic solvents, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony S. Drager, Rachel Y. LaBell, Piyush R. Patel
  • Publication number: 20140128444
    Abstract: Novel crystalline salts of Asenapine (I) with organic di-acids and tri-acids and to methods of their preparation are disclosed along with related pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating psychotic diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: SANDOZ AG
    Inventors: Fritz Blatter, Katharina Reichenbächer
  • Publication number: 20140128445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric derivatives, which can be conjugated to an amino-containing drug to improve its in vivo properties. The polymeric derivative can subsequently be released to yield the drug in its native form. Methods of preparing and using these polymeric derivatives and drug conjugates are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: Baxter Healthcare SA, Baxter International Inc.
    Inventors: Guohan Yang, Ton That Hai, Bennett Melnick, Paul Sanders, Cong Jiang, Catherine Quinn, Jie Li, Arounaguiry Ambroise, Larry R. Brown
  • Publication number: 20140128446
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I) are disclosed herein and their use in inhibiting quorum sensing in bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    Inventors: Venkata L. Malladi, Lisa Schneper, Adam J. Sobczak, Kalai Mathee, Stanislaw F. Wnuk
  • Publication number: 20140128447
    Abstract: The invention is directed to immunogenic compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against Non-Primate Hepacivirus in an animal. In another aspect, the invention relates to antibodies that bind Non-Primate Hepacivirus polypeptides. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to methods for preventing, or reducing NPHV infection in an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
    Inventors: Amit KAPOOR, W. Ian LIPKIN
  • Publication number: 20140128448
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a highly stable nucleic acid-polysaccharide complex of an siRNA and schizophyllan. A nucleic acid-polysaccharide complex is formed by adding polydeoxyadenine in which at least part of the phosphodiester link portion is phosphorothioated to an siRNA and allowing the siRNA and schizophyllan to form a complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: NAPAJEN PHARMA, INC.
    Inventors: Ko Rii, Kazuo Sakurai, Masakazu Kobayashi, Hironori Ando, Sadaharu Higuchi, Shiro Takahara
  • Publication number: 20140128449
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the selective modulation of pre-mRNA splicing, in particular, for that involving alternative splicing in disease-related proteins such as those involved in Duschenne's Muscular Dystropy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Jing Liu, Jiaxin Hu, David R. Corey
  • Publication number: 20140128450
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a hyperproliferative disorder characterized by expression of a mutant form of p53 in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent which inhibits promyelocytic leukemia (PML) protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
    Inventors: Ygal Haupt, Susan Haupt
  • Publication number: 20140128451
    Abstract: Provided herein are gold nanoparticles mediated non-viral delivery of miRNAs, siRNAs, genes and drugs. Nanoparticle platforms and combinatorial drug delivery vehicles comprises gold nanoparticles with a plurality of thilolated hyperbranched dendrons conjugated to the nanoparticle surface. The thiolated hyperbranched dendrons comprise chemically-modifiable surface groups, functionalized interior groups and nano-cavities within the hyperbranched structure to which a variety of payload molecules may be conjugated, optionally via a linker. Payload molecules may comprise nucleic acids, anticancer drugs and small molecule inhibitors, optionally with, non-cytotoxic signaling agents, for example, fluoroscein isothiocyanate. Successful manipulation of the degree of PEGylation and the amount of gold nanoparticles in a polyelectrolyte complex to evaluate the best formulation for highest payload delivery of chemically unmodified miRNA duplexes and stemloops is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Preethi H Gunaratne, Lalithya C Singh, Matthew L Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140128452
    Abstract: As a result of dedicated studies, the present inventors succeeded in discovering, for the first time, that fibrogenesis could be suppressed at the physiological tissue level by inhibiting sulfation at position 4 or 6 of GalNAc, which is a sugar that constitutes sugar chains. Furthermore, the present inventors conducted studies using various disease model animals, and as a result, successfully demonstrated that inhibitors of sulfation at position 4 or 6 of GalNAc had therapeutic effects on diseases caused by tissue fibrogenesis (tissue fibrogenic disorders).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: STELIC INSTITUTE OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE, STELIC INSTITUTE & CO.
    Inventors: Hiroyuki YONEYAMA, Jun KOYAMA, Masato FUJII
  • Publication number: 20140128453
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of ApoCIII mRNA and protein in an animal. Also provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for increasing HDL levels and/or improving the ratio of TG to HDL and reducing plasma lipids and plasma glucose in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate any one or more of cardiovascular disease or metabolic disorder, or a symptom thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: ISIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Mullick, Rosanne M. Crooke, Mark J. Graham, Kenneth W. Dobie, Thomas A. Bell, III, Richard Lee
  • Publication number: 20140128454
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a pharmacologic system to modulate the biology of platelets based upon a nucleic acid ligand that can interact with and modulate the activity of platelet glycoprotein GPVI to regulate platelet function. These nucleic acid ligands are also actively reversible using a modulator that inhibits the activity of the nucleic acid ligand to neutralize this pharmacologic effect and thereby restore GPVI function, including collagen binding, platelet adhesion, collagen-induced platelet activation, and collagen-induced platelet aggregation. The invention further relates to compositions comprising the nucleic acid ligand, the ligand and a modulator, methods to generate the nucleic acid ligand and its modulator, as well as methods of using these agents and compositions in medical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: REGADO BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Juliana M. Layzer, Christopher P. Rusconi, Douglas Brooks, Steven Zelenkofske
  • Publication number: 20140128455
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to oligonucleotides based on peptide nucleic acid oligonucleotide or an equivalent oligonucleotide analogue, such as morpholino or a locked nucleic acid sequences and the use of such oligonucleotides for the dissociation of higher order structures, including triplex-helix DNA structures, in repeated sequences of DNA in Friedreich's ataxia. The dissociation of such structures may be used in the diagnosis and/or treatment of Friedreich's ataxia. Consequently, the present invention is also directed to a method for diagnosing Friedreich's ataxia and the use of peptide nucleic acid oligonucleotide or an equivalent oligonucleotide analogue, such as morpholino or a locked nucleic acid sequences in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia. Preferably, the oligonucleotides comprise a sequence selected from the group consisting of (GAA)n, (CTT)n, (JTT)n or a mixed (JTT/CTT)n sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Rula Zain-Luqman
  • Publication number: 20140128456
    Abstract: Inflammatory diseases in the CNS can be treated or alleviated by the administration of an oligonucleotide in an amount sufficient to reduce the influx of mononuclear cells to the central nervous system by down-regulating the expression of at least one cell surface marker. For example multiple sclerosis can be treated or at least alleviated, by the administration of an oligonucleotide in a dose effective to inhibit or reduce the influx of mononuclear and/or autoaggressive cells to the central nervous system. The oligonucleotide can be used alone, or in combination with other treatment strategies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: INDEX PHARMACEUTICALS AB
    Inventors: Lisa Charlotta Bandholtz, Alexander Gielen, Arezou Zargari, Oliver Von Stein, Lars-Göran Axelsson
  • Publication number: 20140128457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of ribonucleases (RNases) in the treatment or prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Quintessence Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Klink, John Kink, Laura Strong
  • Publication number: 20140128458
    Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound of the formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical drug compositions and therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the compounds are used for the treatment of abnormal cell growth, hyperproliferative disorders, and inflammatory diseases in mammals. In other embodiments, the invention encompasses methods to isolate and synthesize the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kathryn J. Chavez, Eloy Rodriguez, Frank Schroeder, James A. Flanders
  • Publication number: 20140128459
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid forms of 13-(N-Boc-?-isobutylserinyl)-14-?hydroxybaccatin III 1, 14-carbonate (Ortataxel). Amorphous Form A, crystalline Form B, mixtures thereof and processes for preparing them are disclosed. Amorphous Form A is prepared by fast precipitation of Ortataxel from a mixture of acetone and water. Form A transforms in Form B when suspended and stirred in a mixture of ethanol and water for 4-8 hours. If the suspension is stirred for less than 4 hours, mixtures of Form B and Form A are obtained. Form B or mixtures of Forms A and B can also be obtained dissolving Ortataxel in a protic organic solvent, followed by addition of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Indena S.p.A.
    Inventors: Daniele Ciceri, Nicola Sardone, Bruno Gabetta, Maurizio Ricotti
  • Publication number: 20140128460
    Abstract: Inhibitors of EYA tyrosine phosphatase are provided herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods relating thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventor: Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • Publication number: 20140128461
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a low-polyamine-content food composition for use in the treatment and/or prevention of neuropathic pain induced by a platinum salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: David Balayssac, Mathilde Bayet-Robert, Jérémy Ferrier, Jacques Moulinoux