Patents Issued in January 29, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150031709
    Abstract: Provided herein are thiophene compounds, methods of their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of their use. The compounds provided herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various neurological disorders, including but not limited to, psychosis and schizophrenia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: John Emmerson Campbell, Una Campbell, Taleen G. Hanania, Liming Shao
  • Publication number: 20150031710
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Pharmacyclics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. BUGGY, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • Publication number: 20150031711
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph J. Buggy, Laurence Elias, Gwen Fyfe, Eric Hedrick, David J. Loury, Tarak D. Mody
  • Publication number: 20150031712
    Abstract: A treatment pack comprising: (a) multiple doses of a composition containing dipyridamole as an active ingredient; (b) packaging material; and (c) instructions for topical administration of said composition to the anterior segment of the eye to treat an anterior segment eye disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Moshe ROGOSNITZKY
  • Publication number: 20150031713
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to benzoquinazilinone compounds of formula (I) which are M1 receptor positive allosteric modulators and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the M1 receptor is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, pain or sleep disorders. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and to the use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment of diseases mediated by the M1 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Douglas C. Beshore, Christina Ng Di Marco, Thomas J. Greshock
  • Publication number: 20150031714
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of preventing and/or reducing the risk or severity of an allergic reaction in an individual. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for prevention and/or reduction in the risk or severity of anaphylaxis. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3. In some cases, the small molecule comprises N-(1?,2-dihydroxy-1,2?-binaphthalen-4?-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Josh Milner
  • Publication number: 20150031715
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, and n are defined in the detailed description and claims. In particular, the present invention relates to the compounds of formula I for use in the manufacture and delivery of conjugated moieties such as small molecules, peptides, nucleic acids, fluorescent moieties, and polymers which are linked to VLA-4 integrin antagonists to target cells expressing VLA-4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Alan Goodnow, JR., Matthew Michael Hamilton, Achyutharao Sidduri
  • Publication number: 20150031716
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to piperidinone carboxamide indane derivatives which are antagonists of CGRP receptors and useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases in which the CGRP is involved, such as migraine. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which CGRP is involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Ian M. Bell, Mark E. Fraley, Steven N. Gallicchio, Anthony Ginnetti, Helen J. Mitchell, Daniel V. Paone, Donnette D. Staas, Cheng Wang, C. Blair Zartman, Heather E. Stevenson
  • Publication number: 20150031717
    Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of protoberberine biological alkaloids or physiologically acceptable salts thereof produced by means of a derivative reaction of a source material of biological alkaline quaternary ammonium salts of protoberberine alkaloids, a preparation method for same and pharmaceutical uses thereof. The derivatives of protoberberine biological alkaloids or the physiologically acceptable salts thereof show activity inhibiting ulcerative colitis and can be used in the preparation of drugs for same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
    Inventors: Hailin Qin, Wenjie Wang, Zhihui Zhang, Lianqiu Wu, Anjun Deng, Jinqian Yu, Zhihong Li
  • Publication number: 20150031718
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic, an opioid antagonist and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; the dosage form further including a gelling agent in an effective amount to impart a viscosity unsuitable for administration selected from the group consisting of parenteral and nasal administration to a solubilized mixture formed when the dosage form is crushed and mixed with from about 0.5 to about 10 ml of an aqueous liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Curtis Wright, Benjamin Oshlack, Christopher Breder
  • Publication number: 20150031719
    Abstract: The invention is directed to topical formulations and methods of treating a migraines and/or cluster headaches, muscle sprains, muscle spasms, spasticity, tension headaches, tension related migraines and related conditions associated with muscle tension and pain with a therapeutically effective amount of an ergot alkaloid, skeletal muscle relaxant, serotonin agonist, combinations thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, prodrugs thereof or derivative thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Ronald AUNG-DIN
  • Publication number: 20150031720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: ALEJANDRA GALLARDO-GODOY
  • Publication number: 20150031721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the polymorphic forms of the compound of Formula (I), preparation thereof including the preparation of intermediates and pharmaceutical compositions, and use of a polymorph above in the treatment of a disease, a disorder or a condition, or in the manufacturing of a medicament for the treatment of a disease, a disorder or a condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Xinshan Kang, Wei Long, Jianxi Zhang, Yunyan Hu, Yinxiang Wang
  • Publication number: 20150031722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Sara Hadida-Ruah, Anna Hazlewood, Peter Grootenhuis, Fredrick Van Goor, Ashvani Singh, Jinglan Zhou, Jason McCartney
  • Publication number: 20150031723
    Abstract: A new medical therapy, and more particularly certain quinoline compounds which are anti-angiogenic integrin aplha5beta1 inhibitors, for use in the treatment of fibrosis, or a fibrosis-related disease, such as a fibrotic disease affecting the lung, liver, kidney, skin, epidermis, endodermis, muscle, tendon, cartilage, heart, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, colon, uterus, nervous system, testis, adrenal gland, artery, vein, biliary tract, or eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Yihai Cao
  • Publication number: 20150031724
    Abstract: An aqueous liquid preparation containing (+)-(S)-4-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)(2-pyridyl)methoxy]piperidino]butyric acid or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, which is stabilized with a water-soluble metal chloride, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Masayo HIGASHIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20150031725
    Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods useful for treating hyperproliferative diseases, including cancer and non-malignant hyperproliferative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Richard J. Pietras, Michael E. Jung, Diana C. Marquez-Garban, Gang Deng
  • Publication number: 20150031726
    Abstract: Substituted phenylcarbamoyl alkylamino arenes; substituted phenylthiocarbamyl alkylamino arenes; substituted phenylcarbamoyl alkylamino heteroarenes; substituted phenylthiocarbamyl alkylamino heteroarenes; N-substituted aryl, N?-substituted aryl urea compounds; N-substituted aryl, N?-substituted heteroaryl urea compounds; N-substituted aryl, N?-substituted aryl thiourea compounds and N-substituted aryl, N?-substituted heteroaryl thiourea compounds are provided and may find use as androgen receptor modulators. The compounds may find particular use in treating prostate cancer, including castration-resistant prostate cancer and/or hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Sarvajit Chakravarty, Rajendra Parasmal Jain
  • Publication number: 20150031727
    Abstract: [Problem] To provide a compound that has an intestinal phosphate transporter (NPT-IIb) inhibitory action and is useful as an active ingredient of an agent for treating and/or preventing hyperphosphatemia. [Means for Solution] The present inventors conducted their studies on a compound that has an NPT-IIb inhibitory action and is useful as an active ingredient of an agent for treating and/or preventing hyperphosphatemia. As a result, they created an aminoalkyl-substituted N-thienylbenzamide derivative which has NPT-IIb inhibitory action, thereby completing the present invention. The aminoalkyl-substituted N-thienylbenzamide derivative of the present invention has an NPT-IIb inhibitory action and can be used as an agent for preventing and/or treating hyperphosphatemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Masanori Miura, Daisuke Kaga, Susumu Watanuki, Shunichiro Hachiya, Takao Okuda, Ippei Sato, Mai Isomura, Kazuhiro Terai, Yoh Terada
  • Publication number: 20150031728
    Abstract: Compositions of a cyclooxygenase inhibitor and a calcium channel antagonist in a liquid carrier. The composition may be administered the urinary tract during urological diagnostic, interventional, surgical and other medical procedures. One disclosed composition comprises ketoprofen and nifedipine in a liquid irrigation carrier, and includes a solubilizing agent, stabilizing agents and a buffering agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory A. Demopulos, Jeffrey M. Herz, Wayne R. Gombotz, Hui-rong Shen
  • Publication number: 20150031729
    Abstract: A method for trapping and neutralizing or killing microorganisms on a surface includes: applying a low tack coating composition that comprises an antimicrobial agent onto an inanimate surface; in the coating, killing or neutralizing microorganisms encountered on the surface and encountered from the environment after the applying step is performed; forming a coating layer on the inanimate surface. The composition comprises a humectant and an antimicrobial, the antimicrobial including a monoquaternary ammonium compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The coating layer has antimicrobial cidal or static activity for at least about one hour. A low-tack antimicrobial composition is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: ARMS PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Afif Mahmoud Ghannoum, Brian Vincent Sokol
  • Publication number: 20150031730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-[(1,3-thiazol-4-ylmethoxyimino)(phenyl)methyl]-2-substituted-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(2H)-one derivatives of formula (I), their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Christoph Braun, Pierre-Yves Coqueron, Christophe Dubost, Hélène Lachaise, Simon Maechling, Anne-Sophie Rebstock, Philippe Rinolfi, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
  • Publication number: 20150031731
    Abstract: A new crystalline polymorph of ritonavir and methods for its use and preparation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Bauer, Azita Saleki-Gerhardt, Bikshandarkoil A. Narayanan, Sanjay R. Chemburkar, Ketan M. Patel, Harry O. Spiwek, Philip E. Bauer, Kimberly A. Allen
  • Publication number: 20150031732
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid dispersion of febuxostat, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising it and its use for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in patients with gout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: RANBAXY LABORATORIES LIMITED
    Inventors: Poonam Kaushik, Ram Thaimattam, Mohan Prasad
  • Publication number: 20150031733
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent efficacy for controlling pests. A tetrazolinone compound of a formula (1): [wherein, R1 represents an C6-C16 aryl group, an C1-C12 alkyl group, a C3-C12 cycloalkyl group or an adamantyl group, etc., which each optionally be substituted; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an C1-C12 alkyl group, or a halogen atom, etc.; R4 and R5 represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom or an C1-C3 alkyl group, etc.; R6, R7, R8 and R9 represent independently of each other a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an C1-C12 alkyl group, a C1-C12 haloalkyl group, an C2-C12 alkenyl group, a C3-C12 cycloalkyl group, an C1-C12 alkoxy group or a C1-C12 haloalkoxy group, etc.; X and Y represent independently of each other a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom; Q represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; and R10 represents an C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.] shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuya Yoshimoto, Teruki Takahashi, Daisuke Oohira, Shuhei Azuma
  • Publication number: 20150031734
    Abstract: Provided is a mirabegron-containing pharmaceutical composition in which the leakage of mirabegron can be inhibited when the pharmaceutical composition is dispersed in a liquid, and in which the change in pharmacokinetics caused by the presence or absence of food intake is decreased. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an acid addition salt of alkyl sulfuric acid and mirabegron, and a base for modified release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yuki Kasashima, Keiichi Yoshihara, Yoshitaka Ito, Takatsune Yoshida, Yumi Matsui
  • Publication number: 20150031735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid forms of the N-methyl-D-glucamine (meglumine) salt of 6-carboxy-2-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-benzoxazole and to methods for their preparation. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing at least one solid form and to the therapeutic or prophylactic use of such solid forms and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Frederic Labaudiniere, MICHAEL HENRY O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20150031736
    Abstract: Use of 3-[5-amino-4-(3-cyanobenzoyl)-pyrazol-1-yl]-N-cyclopropyl-4-methylbenzamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Treatment may involve a single dose of the active ingredient by oral administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Andrew Ford
  • Publication number: 20150031737
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized controlled-release pharmaceutical composition comprising gliclazide and sodium citrate as stabilizing agent; and process for the preparation of said pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Ravindra Agarwal, Ajay Kumar Dobhal, Ravi Kochhar
  • Publication number: 20150031738
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for inhibiting the growth of a microbe; treating a mammal having a microbial infection, mucositis, an ophthalmic infection, an otic infection, a cancer, or a Mycobacterium infection; inhibiting the growth of a Mycobacterium species; modulating an immune response in a mammal; or antagonizing unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin, or a heparin/low molecular weight heparin derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Yan Li, Hitest Thaker, Gregory N. Tew, Dahui Liu, Wenxi Pan
  • Publication number: 20150031739
    Abstract: The present invention relates to uses and methods involving Panobinostat and HIV-1. In particular relates the present invention to Panobinostat for use in the treatment of HIV-1 and especially latent HIV-1. This is done using a low dosage of Panobinostat which is highly effective in depleting the HIV-1 reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicants: Aarhus Universitet, Region Midtjylland
    Inventors: Martin Tolstrup, Thomas Aagaard Rasmussen, Lars Østergaard, Ole Schmeltz Søgaard, Christel Rothe Brinkmann
  • Publication number: 20150031740
    Abstract: The use of a compound of general formula (I), where: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 are identical or different and each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group or an —OR? radical in which R? is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C16 hydrocarbon radical, wherein at least one group from among R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 does not represent a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; X is a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated optionally substituted C1-C14 hydrocarbon radical, or an —OR? radical in which R? is a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated optionally substituted C1-C14 hydrocarbon radical; and Z is a covalent bond or a spacer arm, or of one of the salts thereof, in a cosmetic composition for stimulating the cellular anti-aging functions of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Philippe Bedos, Michel Baltas
  • Publication number: 20150031741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of pharmaceutical agents to manipulate serotonin in animal mammary glands. Use of the serotonin agents results in increased PTHrP levels, resulting in the release of calcium from the bone, which improves lactation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
    Inventors: Nelson Horseman, Laura Hernandez Baumgard
  • Publication number: 20150031742
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a therapy for uterine leiomyomata (UL) in women using a fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitor. Additionally, an analysis method for evaluating the likelihood of women developing UL during their lifetime is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Cynthia C. Morton, Stacey L. Eggert
  • Publication number: 20150031743
    Abstract: Compositions incorporating small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) and certain lipid-conjugated polyamide compound-based delivery vehicles that are particularly useful in the delivery siRNA and other polynucleotides to cells. Also, methods of making and using the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy S. BURKOTH, Ann B. JEFFERSON, Christoph REINHARD, Ronald N ZUCKERMANN
  • Publication number: 20150031744
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of determining the prognosis of cancer in a subject. The method comprises (a) obtaining a sample from the subject, (b) analyzing the sample for the expression level of a carboxypeptidase E (CPE) splice variant, and (c) correlating the expression level in the sample with the prognosis of cancer in the subject. The invention further provides a method of diagnosing cancer, methods of treatment, kits for detecting mRNA expression of a CPE-?N, and inhibitors of CPE-?N and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Yoke Peng Loh, Niamh X. Cawley, Saravana Radha Krishna Murthy, Terence K. Lee
  • Publication number: 20150031745
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to nanoconjugates that cross the blood-brain barrier and methods of their therapeutic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chad A. Mirkin, Caroline H. Ko, Alexander Stegh, David A. Giljohann, Janina Luciano, Samuel A. Jensen
  • Publication number: 20150031746
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and kits useful for providing neuroprotection to neurons in the inner ear and to methods of treating inner ear diseases and disorders, including tinnitus and Mnire's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: QUARK PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Elena Feinstein
  • Publication number: 20150031747
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing Factor VII and treating, preventing, or slowing progression of thromboembolic complications, hyperproliferative disorders, or inflammatory conditions in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric E. Swayze, Susan M. Freier
  • Publication number: 20150031748
    Abstract: There is provided a method of identifying candidate agents capable of modulating interaction between a first polypeptide and a second polypeptide, wherein the first polypeptide is ZO-2/TJP2 or a functional variant thereof and the second polypeptide is a Snail zinc finger transcription factor family member or a functional variant thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventors: Walter Hunziker, Choon Peng Goh
  • Publication number: 20150031749
    Abstract: A method of determining the Crohn's disease status of a subject comprising the steps of determining the level of miR-29 in a sample from said subject; and comparing the level of miR-29 determined in step (a) with one or more reference values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Isis Innovation Limited
    Inventor: Alison Simmons
  • Publication number: 20150031750
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of BDNF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mohammad Ali Faghihi, Carlos Coito
  • Publication number: 20150031751
    Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating an ovarian cancer in a subject. More specifically, the disclosure provides microRNA (miRNA) inhibitor molecules that target to different miRNAs for treating different types of ovarian cancers in a subject. Furthermore, different modifications of miRNA inhibitor molecules as well as different derivatives of miRNA inhibitor molecules are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: ROSETTA GENOMICS LTD.
    Inventor: Noga YERUSHALMI
  • Publication number: 20150031752
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a lipid composition comprising at least a first lipid component, at least a first helper lipid, and a shielding compound which is removable from the lipid composition under in vivo conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: OLIVER KEIL, JORG KAUFMANN
  • Publication number: 20150031753
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition containing particulate composite of a polymer and a therapeutic agent. The composition also contains a complexing agent. The polymer interacts with the complexing agent in a host-guest or a guest-host interaction to form an inclusion complex. A therapeutic composition of the invention may be used to deliver the therapeutic agent and to treat various disorders. Both the polymer of the particulate composite and the complexing agent may be used to introduce functionality into the therapeutic composition. The invention also relates to a method of preparing a composition. The method combines a therapeutic agent, a polymer having host or guest functionality, and a complexing agent having guest or host functionality to form the therapeutic composition. The complexing agent forms an inclusion complex with the polymer. The invention also relates to a method of delivering a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicants: CALANDO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Suzie Hwang Pun, Hector Gonzalez, Mark E. Davis, Nathalie C. Bellocq, Jianjun Cheng
  • Publication number: 20150031754
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid aptamer molecule that includes a domain that binds to an estrogen receptor, molecular complexes that include the nucleic acid aptamer molecule and an estrogen receptor, and constructed DMA molecules and expression systems, as well as host cells, that the contain an RNA aptamer molecule of the invention. Use of these aptamers and encoding constructs to inhibiting estrogen receptor activity in a cell and to treat estrogen receptor-positive cancers is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
    Inventors: Hua Shi, Daiying Xu, Vamshee Krishna Chatakonda
  • Publication number: 20150031755
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a nucleic acid molecule capable of binding to CGRP, wherein the nucleic acid molecule comprises a central stretch of nucleotides, wherein the central stretch of nucleotides comprises a nucleotide sequence of 5? HWn1n2YGGAn3An4UMn5n6Yn7n8n9n10n11Kn12Rn13ADn14n15 ARn16Un17Cn18n19Un20n21 3? [SEQ ID NO: 99], wherein H, W, Y, G, A, U, M, B, K, R, D, C are ribonucleotides, and n1 is R or dG, n2 is U or dT, n3 is K or dG, n4 is C or dC, n5 is M or dC, n6 is B or dU, n7 is N or dG, n8 is Y or dT, n9 is N or dC, n10 is R or dG, n11 is V or dA, n12 is K or dT or dU, n13 is G or dG, n14 is A or dA, n15 is U or dT, n16 is R or dG, n17 is Y or dC, n18 is C or dC, n19 is B or dC, n20 is C or dC, n21 is C or dC, and dG, dT, dC, dA and dU are 2?-deoxyribonucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Simone Schulzchen, Werner Purschke, Florian Jarosch, Kai Hohlig, Christian Maasch, Sven Klussmann
  • Publication number: 20150031756
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing polynucleotide vectors capable of expressing a nucleic acid encoding a fusion polypeptide on the surface of a viral particle and/or a eukaryotic cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Wayne A. Marasco
  • Publication number: 20150031757
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to treating glaucoma, ocular hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and renal diseases. For example, this document provides isolated nucleic acid molecules and viral vectors (e.g., lentiviral vectors) containing isolated nucleic acid molecules. Methods for reducing intraocular pressure as well as symptoms and progression of cardiovascular and renal diseases also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Eric M. Poeschla, Roman A. Barraza
  • Publication number: 20150031758
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound comprising a bis[thiohydrazide amide] or a deprotonated form thereof, complexed to a transition metal cation, wherein the bis[thiohydrazide amide] is represented by Structural Formula (I): or a prodrug, isomer, ester, salt, hydrate, solvate, polymorph or a deprotonated form thereof. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention and method of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Masazumi Nagai, Jianhua Shen