Patents Issued in March 10, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160068495
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula (I) and a salt thereof, wherein, m is an integer of 2 to 7, and R is independently at least one selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C20 alkyl. The compound promotes apoptosis in cancer cell and inhibits its growth. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition which comprises the compound of Formula (I), a salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention further provides a method for production of the pharmaceutical composition used for treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jui-I Chao, Su-Pei Wang, Chinpiao Chen, Kai-Hao Yin, Jinn-Moon Yang, Ya-Hui Wu
  • Publication number: 20160068496
    Abstract: The present application provides novel quinazolines and azaquinazolines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are methods for preparing these compounds. These compounds are useful in for co-regulating RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/PTEN/mTOR pathways by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of the compounds of formula (I), wherein X, Y, T and R4, and R6 to R8? are defined herein, to a patient. By doing so, these compounds are effective in treating conditions associated with the dysregulation of the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT/PTEN/mTOR pathways. A variety of conditions can be treated using these compounds and include diseases which are characterized by abnormal cellular proliferation. In one embodiment/the disease is cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: ASANA BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Scott K. Thompson, Roger A. Smith, Sanjeeva Reddy, Tyler M. John, Vijay Kumar Nyavanandi, Hosahalli Subramanya, Vijay Potluri, Sunil Kumar Panigrahi, Prabhakara Rao Nadipalli, Saumitra Sengupta
  • Publication number: 20160068497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to deuterated 1-piperazino-3-phenyl-indanes and salts thereof with activity at dopamine receptors D1 and D2 as well as the 5HT2 receptors in the central nervous system, to medicaments comprising such compounds as active ingredients, to the use of such compounds in the treatment of diseases in the central nervous system, and to methods of treatment comprising administration of such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Morten JORGENSEN, Peter Hongaard ANDERSEN, Klaus Gjervig JENSEN
  • Publication number: 20160068498
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for purification of epichlorohydrin containing 1,2-epoxy-5-hexene impurity, by (a) epoxidizing allyl chloride contaminated with 1,5-hexadiene into epichlorohydrin, (b) removing any unreacted allyl chloride, (c) adding a halogen to the crude epichlorohydrin obtained after the removal of unreacted allyl chloride and allowing the halogen to react with 1,2-epoxy-5-hexene and other olefinically unsaturated components, if any, in the crude epichlorohydrin, and (d) rectifying the product of step (c) to obtain epichlorohydrin, wherein the amount of halogen added in step (c) is at a molar ratio of at least 0.5:1 to less than 1:1 calculated on the amount of said 1,2-epoxy-5-hexene and said other olefinically unsaturated components in the crude epichlorohydrin, and allowing the halogen to react until it is fully converted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Hexion Inc.
    Inventors: Paul HAESAKKERS, Mark KAPELLEN, Joachim LIENKE, Sandra RENS VAN DER LEE, Jimmy Antonius VAN RIJN
  • Publication number: 20160068499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to epoxy-tigliane compounds and their use in promoting wound healing. In particular embodiments, the epoxy-tigliane compounds are epoxy-tigliaen-3-one compounds. Methods of inducing or promoting wound healing as well as methods of reducing scarring and improving cosmetic outcomes upon healing of a wound are described. Compounds and compositions for use in wound healing are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Warren Reddell, Victoria Anne Gordon, Ryan Moseley, Robert Steadman, Rachael Louise Moses, Glen Mathew Boyle, Peter Gordon Parsons
  • Publication number: 20160068500
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing 2-substituted 4-hydroxy-4-methyltetrahydropyrans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Timon STORK, Karl BECK, Klaus EBEL, Oliver BEY, Gabriele GRALLA
  • Publication number: 20160068501
    Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Formula I and compositions comprising these compounds are provided. Uses of such compounds and compositions are provided for treatment or prophylaxis of viral infection. In particular, compounds and compositions may be for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of viral influenza.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Withers, Andrew Graham Watts, Jin Hyo Kim, Tom Wennekes
  • Publication number: 20160068502
    Abstract: The present invention describes compounds according to formula I: and compounds according to formula II: and additional related flavonoid compounds, as well as the use of the compounds in methods for the prevention or treatment of IL-17A-mediated disease in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaoxia Li, Caini Liu, Jun Qin, Liang Zhu, Koichi Fukuda
  • Publication number: 20160068503
    Abstract: A method of reducing tumor cell growth, the method including administering an effective amount of a compound having the formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicants: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, MCGILL UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tak-Hang CHAN, Wai-Har LAM, Larry Ming-Cheung CHOW, Qing Ping DOU, Deborah Joyce KUHN, Aslamuzzaman KAZI, Sheng Biao WAN, Kristin R. LANDIS-PIWOWAR
  • Publication number: 20160068504
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid hydrocarbons containing cyclic ortho esters as dehydrating dehydrating icing inhibitors and to methods of using the compounds. The liquid hydrocarbons include fuels such aviation fuels, lubricants, hydraulic fluids and hydrocarbon solvents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Joseph K-W LAM, Norman RATCLIFFE, Benjamin DE LACY COSTELLO, Sonia REPETTO, James COSTELLO, David PARMENTER
  • Publication number: 20160068505
    Abstract: A process for the recovery and production of meso-lactide from a crude lactide containing stream may include subjecting a starting crude lactide stream to a first distillation step to obtain: a top stream mainly containing meso-lactide; a bottom stream; and a side stream mainly containing L-lactide and meso-lactide. The process may include recovering the side stream and subjecting the side stream to a melt crystallization step to obtain: a first purified stream mainly containing L-lactide; and a drain stream mainly containing meso-lactide and L-lactide. The process may include recovering the top stream and drain stream, and subjecting the top stream and drain stream to a second distillation step to obtain a second purified stream containing L-lactide and meso-lactide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: FUTTERO S.A.
    Inventors: Philippe COSZACH, Denis MIGNON
  • Publication number: 20160068506
    Abstract: The present invention relates novel heterocyclic analogs of combretastatin, their synthesis, and their use as anti-cancer compounds. In particular, compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), and Formula (V) are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter Crooks, Vijayakumar Sonar
  • Publication number: 20160068507
    Abstract: Provided herein are substituted pyrazolylpyridine, pyrazolylpyridazine, and pyrazolylpyrimidine derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition histone demethylase. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer and/or melanoma and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Zhe Nie, Jeffrey Alan Stafford, James Marvin Veal, Michael Brennan Wallace
  • Publication number: 20160068508
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds that are agonists of the muscarinic M1 receptor and which are useful in the treatment of muscarinic M1 receptor mediated diseases. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and the therapeutic uses of the compounds. Compounds provided are of formula I, where n is 1 or 2; p is 0, 1 or 2; q is 0, 1 or 2; and R1-R6 are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Miles Stuart Congreve, Giles Albert Brown, Julie Elaine Cansfield, Benjamin Gerald Tehan
  • Publication number: 20160068509
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, (N-oxides), and salts thereof, wherein A, R1, R2 Q and J are are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: THOMAS MARTIN STEVENSON, MATTHEW JAMES CAMPBELL
  • Publication number: 20160068510
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydroxy compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Scott D. KUDUK, Nigel L. LIVERTON, Jason W. SKUDLAREK
  • Publication number: 20160068511
    Abstract: The present invention relates to maleate salt forms of (E)-N-{4-[3-chloro-4-(2-pyridinylmethoxy)anilino]-3-cyano-7-ethoxy-6-quinolinyl}-4-(dimethylamino)-2-butenamide, methods of preparing crystalline maleate salt forms, the associated compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same. The maleate salts are useful in treating cancers, particularly those affected by kinases of the epidermal growth factor receptor family.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Quinhong Lu, Mannching Sherry Ku, Warren Chew, Gloria Cheal, Anthony F. Hadfield, Mahmoud Mirmehrabi
  • Publication number: 20160068512
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to quinazoline derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing said derivatives and their use in the treatment of disorders and conditions mediated by the CB-1 receptor; more particularly, in the treatment of disorders and conditions responsive to inverse agonism of the CB-1 receptor. For example, the compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment of metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA NV
    Inventors: Mark Joseph Macielag, Yue-Mei Zhang, Bart L. DeCorte, Michael N. Greco
  • Publication number: 20160068513
    Abstract: Fused pyrimidine compounds as kinase inhibitors, such as multi-kinase inhibitors, are provided. Fused pyrimidine compounds as IGF-IR inhibitors are provided. Fused pyrimidine compounds that are inhibitors of Trk receptors (e.g., Trk A, Trk B and Trk C) are provided also. The compounds may be used in a method of treating cancer. Pharmaceutical compositions containing a fused pyrimidine compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as are kits containing a fused pyrimidine compound or salt thereof and instructions for use, e.g., in a method of treating cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MEDIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sarvajit CHAKRAVARTY, Roopa RAI, Michael John GREEN, Amantullah ANSARI
  • Publication number: 20160068514
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to halo and trifluoromethyl substituted compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these pharmaceutical compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventor: Scott D. KUDUK
  • Publication number: 20160068515
    Abstract: Provided is a triazolone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, a process for the preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. The triazolone derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt can effectively activate GPR119; and therefore be usefully applied for preventing or treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: YUHAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tae-Dong HAN, Eun-Hye JUNG, Chung-Ho YI, Byoung-Moon LEE, Yoo-Hoi PARK, Dong-Hoon LEE, Jong-Ho KANG, Na-Yeon YANG, Do-Hoon KIM, Kwan-Hoon HYUN, Kaap-Joo PARK, Chun-Ho LEE, Su-Youn NAM
  • Publication number: 20160068516
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander SUDAU, Sebastian HOFFMANN, Peter DAHMEN, Ulrike WACHENDORFF-NEUMANN, David BERNIER, Helene LACHAISE, Stephane BRUNET, Jacky VIDAL, Pierre GENIX, Pierre-Yves COQUERON, Julie GEIST, Jean-Pierre VORS, Philippe KENNEL, Ricarda MILLER
  • Publication number: 20160068517
    Abstract: Disclosed herein inter alia are compositions and methods for treating cancer using 5-Br-indirubin derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Richard Jove, Sangkil Nam, David Horne, Jun Xie, Alexios Leandros Skaltsounis, Marina Kritsanida, Nicolas Gaboriaud-Kolar
  • Publication number: 20160068518
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds, compositions and methods for treating or preventing hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in human subjects or other animal hosts. The compounds are as also pharmaceutically acceptable, salts, prodrugs, and other derivatives thereof as pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment or prevention of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steven J. Coats, Franck Amblard, Hongwang Zhang, Longhu Zhou, Richard Anthony Whitaker, Tamara Rosario McBrayer, Raymond F. Schinazi, Junxing Shi
  • Publication number: 20160068519
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel inhibitors of UDP-glucose: N-acyl-sphingosine glucosyltransferase and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering inhibitors of UDP-glucose: N-acyl-sphingosine glucosyltransferase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: CONCERT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Scott L. Harbeson
  • Publication number: 20160068520
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, that are N-alkyl-2-(1-(5-substituted-2-(3-oxo-3-(trifluoromethylsulfonamido)propyl)benzyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)oxazole-4-carboxamide wherein the 5 substituent is selected from the group consisting of halo and alkyloxy radicals. The compound may be represented by the following formula wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of CO2R7 and CON(R7)SO2R7 wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R7 are as defined in the specification. The compounds may be administered to treat DP1, FP, EP1, EP3, TP and/or EP4 receptor mediated diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jose L. Martos, William R. Carling, David F. Woodward, Jenny W. Wang, Jussi J. Kangasmetsa
  • Publication number: 20160068521
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit RSV infection and/or replication; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Iok Chan Ng, M-akhteruzzaman Molla, Tami J. Pilot-Matias, Anil Vasudevan, Tatyana Dekhtyar, Artour Gomtsian, Katerina Sarris, Ana Aguirre, Mikhail Chafeev
  • Publication number: 20160068522
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds encompassed by the Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for inhibiting LTA-4 hydrolase, and methods for the treatment of a disease and disorder which is ameliorated by the inhibition of LTA4-h activity. Non-limiting examples of such diseases and conditions include inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: William Guilford, David Davey
  • Publication number: 20160068523
    Abstract: The present invention provides thiazole sulfonamide and oxazole sulfonamide compounds, compositions containing the same, as well as processes for the preparation and methods for their use as pharmaceutical agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Tara Renae Rheault
  • Publication number: 20160068524
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds encompassed by the Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for inhibiting LTA-4 hydrolase, and methods for the treatment of a disease and disorder which is ameliorated by the inhibition of LTA4-h activity. Non-limiting examples of such diseases and conditions include inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: William Guilford
  • Publication number: 20160068525
    Abstract: The present invention provides small molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling. These compounds may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Corey R. Hopkins, Charles C. Hong, Craig W. Lindsley, Darren W. Engers
  • Publication number: 20160068526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new benzoquinolone inhibitors of VMAT2, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Sommer, Chengzhi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160068527
    Abstract: The present invention provides Nalidixic acid and analogues of Nalidixic acid, and methods for treating inflammatory disorders. The Nalidixic acid and analogues of Nalidixic acid may be formulated for topical delivery or systemic delivery. The inflammatory disorders that may be treated with the Nalidixic acid and analogues of Nalidixic acid include respiratory diseases, chronic degenerative diseases, dematological conditions, chronic demyelinating diseases, dental diseases, ophthalmic conditions, inflammatory bowel diseases, and graft versus host diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Alan Leslie Rothaul, Jeremy Gilbert Vinter, Robert Arthur Scoffin
  • Publication number: 20160068528
    Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of formula (I), methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing such a compound and their therapeutic uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jiazhong Zhang, Wayne Spevak
  • Publication number: 20160068529
    Abstract: Azaindazole compounds for treating various diseases and pathologies are disclosed. More particularly, the present invention concerns the use of an azaindazole compound or analogs thereof, in the treatment of disorders characterized by the activation of Wnt pathway signaling (e.g., cancer, abnormal cellular proliferation, angiogenesis, fibrotic disorders, bone or cartilage diseases, and osteoarthritis), the modulation of cellular events mediated by Wnt pathway signaling, as well as genetic diseases and neurological conditions/disorders/diseases due to mutations or dysregulation of the Wnt pathway and/or of one or more of Wnt signaling components. Also provided are methods for treating Wnt-related disease states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar KC, David Mark Wallace, Jianguo Cao, Chandramouli Chiruta, John Hood
  • Publication number: 20160068530
    Abstract: The present invention provides Vemurafenib salts, particularly Vemurafenib esylate and Vemurafenib choline, and solid state forms thereof and processes for preparing these compounds. The present invention also provides the use of the solid state forms of Vemurafenib and of the Vemurafenib salts for preparing Vemurafenib or other Vemurafenib salts, and solid state forms thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Frank Lehmann, Wolfgang Albrecht, Richard Guserle, Roland Selig
  • Publication number: 20160068531
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compounds having the general formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, W1, W2, W3, A and X are as described herein, compositions including the compounds and methods of using the compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.
    Inventors: Lisha WANG, Lu GAO, Mengwei HUANG, Lei GUO, Chungen LIANG, Wei ZHU, Song FENG, Xiufang ZHENG, Weixing ZHANG, Guolong WU, Baoxia WANG, Hongying YUN
  • Publication number: 20160068532
    Abstract: Disclosed are the ERK inhibitors of formula (I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula (I). This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I) and an effective amount of at least one other pharmaceutically active ingredient (such as, for example, a chemotherapeutic agent), and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. This invention also provides a method of inhibiting ERK (i.e., inhibiting the activity of ERK2) in a patient in need of such treatment comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Jongwon Lim, Xianhai Huang, Ronald D. Ferguson, Wei Zhou, Christopher W. Boyce, Phieng Siliphaivanh, David J. Witter, Milana M. Maletic, Joseph A. Kozlowski, Kevin J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20160068533
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1-R3, Ra, and Rb have any of the values defined herein, and salts thereof. The compounds have immunomodulatory properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: David M. Ferguson, John Ohlfest, Courtney Aldrich
  • Publication number: 20160068534
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds encompassed by the Formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for inhibiting LTA-4 hydrolase, and methods for the treatment of a disease and disorder which is ameliorated by the inhibition of LTA4h activity. Non-limiting examples of such diseases and conditions include inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: William Guilford
  • Publication number: 20160068535
    Abstract: This application provides compounds of the general formula (I) and/or a salt thereof, where X, R1 and R2 are as defined herein. Compositions and therapeutic uses are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Ralph C. Haltiwanger, Eugen F. Mesaros, Gregory R. Ott
  • Publication number: 20160068536
    Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds are provided that are polymerizable. The compounds include monomers with antimicrobial properties. The compounds have cross-linking properties and are hydrolytically stable. The compounds may be utilized in dental and/or medical applications, including dental composites, dentures, bonding agents, sealants, resins and medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Xiaoming XU, Stephen A. COSTIN
  • Publication number: 20160068537
    Abstract: The invention is directed to novel compounds, formulations containing said compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which are suitable for administration to a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Volkmann, Anthony Marfat, Peter Cornelius, Panayiotis Zagouras, Frederick Raymond Nelson, Anton Franz Joseph Fliri
  • Publication number: 20160068538
    Abstract: The application is directed to a process for increasing the proportion of 7?-epimer in an 7?/7?-epimer mixture of a 7-substituted 6?,14?-ethenomorphinan or a 7-substituted 6?,14?-ethanomorphinan, and specifically of compounds of Formula (I), wherein G, R2-R4, and are defined as set forth in the specification. The application is also directed to a process for purifying the 7?-epimer from an 7?/7?-epimer mixture of a 7-substituted 6?,14?-ethenomorphinan or a 7-substituted 6?,14?-ethanomorphinan. The application is also directed to a process for preparing 7?-substituted compounds of Formula Vb wherein G and R2-R5 are defined as set forth in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventor: Helge Alfred REISCH
  • Publication number: 20160068539
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula II: wherein R1 and R2 are independently H, F or CH3; or R1 forms an ethynyl bond and R2 is H or C3-C6 cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with one or two substituents independently selected from methyl, CF3, OMe or halo; R3 is C1-C3 alkyl or C3-C6 cycloalkyl, either of which is optionally substituted with one or two methyl and/or a fluoro, trifluoromethyl or methoxy, when R3 is C3-C6 cycloalkyl it may alternatively be gem substituted with fluoro; R4 is methyl or fluoro; m is 0, 1 or 2; E is a bond, or thiazolyl, optionally substituted with methyl or fluoro; A1 is CH or N, A2 is CR6R7 or NR6, provided at least one of A1 and A2 comprises N; R6 is H, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, C1-C3 alkyl-O—C1-C3 alkyl, or when A2 is C, R6 can also be C1-C4 alkoxy or F; R7 is H, C1-C4 alkyl or F or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, N-oxide or hydrate thereof, have utility in the treatment of disorders characterized by inappropriate expression or activation of cathepsin K, such as oste
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Lourdes Salvador ODEN, Magnus NILSSON, Pia KAHNBERG, Bertil SAMUELSSON, Urszula GRABOWSKA
  • Publication number: 20160068540
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new forms of (R)—N-methylnaltrexone, and compositions thereof, useful as a peripheral mu opioid receptor antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Valeriya N. Smolenskaya, Kadum A. Al Shareffi, Julio Perez, Syed M. Shah, Thomas A. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20160068541
    Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are methods and compositions for achieving an analgesic effect in subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jon D. Levine, Alejandra Gallardo-Godoy
  • Publication number: 20160068542
    Abstract: Disclosed are daidzein analogs having the formula (I). Also disclosed are compositions, include a disclosed daidzein analogs, methods of preventing or treating bone disease or bone injury and/or stimulating bone growth, in a subject that include administering to the subject an effective amount of disclosed daidzein analog. Disclosed are isolated mesenchymal stem cell that has been altered by treatment a disclosed daidzein analog, daidzein, glycinol, glyceollin I, or glyceollin II, to increase the osteogenic potential of the mesenchymal stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Zhenzhen SHI, Amy STRONG, Stephen BOUE, Matthew BUROW, Bruce BUNNELL, Quan JIANG, Shilong ZHENG, Guangdi WANG
  • Publication number: 20160068543
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Jeremy Robert Greenwood, Geraldine C. Harriman, Rosana Kapeller-Libermann, Craig E. Masse, Shaughnessy Robinson, Donna L. Romero, Mee Shelley, Ronald T. Wester
  • Publication number: 20160068544
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (Ia): or a stereoisomer, a tautomer, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein all the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of FXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Donald J. P. Pinto, James R. Corte, Paul J. Gilligan, Tianan Fang, Leon M. Smith, II, Yufeng Wang, Wu Yang, William R. Ewing