Patents Issued in April 26, 2016
  • Patent number: 9320726
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating colon, lung, and liver cancers using a pharmaceutical composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent along with an ion pair formed by triethanolamine and a compound of Formula I:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert G. L. Shorr, Robert J. Rodriguez, Rajinder Bhasin
  • Patent number: 9320727
    Abstract: Medicaments that depend on a combination of SGLT 2 inhibitors and antihypertensive drugs and which are useful in the treatment of diseases involving at least hypertension or diabetes mellitus as a risk factor of cardiovascular events, as well as methods of treating the diseases are provided. Since the present invention exhibits a superior hypotensive action that cannot be attained by any single antihypertensive drugs, the conventional problems associated with the use of two or more antihypertensive drugs in order to lower the blood pressure to the desired level can be solved. In addition, the present invention shows a marked therapeutic efficacy in diabetes mellitus, a disease associated with diabetes mellitus, or complications of diabetes mellitus, in particular, diabetic nephropathy. As a further advantage, the present invention is also useful for the treatment of diseases involving lowered renal function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Naoki Kojima, Richard J. Roman, Noriyuki Miyata, Teisuke Takahashi, Hideki Tomoike, Takuya Takeda
  • Patent number: 9320728
    Abstract: A method for producing a patch comprising a support layer and an adhesive agent layer arranged on at least one surface of the support layer, the method comprising: step A) obtaining an adhesive agent layer composition comprising free ropinirole in an amount which results in a content of 5 to 13.2% by mass in an obtained adhesive agent layer; step B) heating the adhesive agent layer composition at a temperature in a range from 50 to 76° C. for 5 minutes to 24 hours; and step C) cooling the heated adhesive agent layer composition to normal temperature at an average rate of temperature drop of 1 to 20° C./hour, thereby obtaining the adhesive agent layer comprising the free ropinirole at a supersaturated concentration in a dissolved form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Takahito Yoshizaki, Kouji Tanaka, Kazunosuke Aida, Terumitsu Kaiho, Nobuo Tsutsumi
  • Patent number: 9320729
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a first pharmacologically active ingredient, which is selected from (1r,4r)-6?-fluoro-N,N-dimethyl-4-phenyl-4?,9?-dihydro-3?H-spiro[cyclohexane-1,1?-pyrano[3,4,b]indol]-4-amine and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof, and a second pharmacologically active ingredient, which is a propionic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen, fenbufen, suprofen, pirprofen, indoprofen, tiaprofenic acid, oxaprozin, ibuproxam, flunoxaprofen, alminoprofen, naproxcinod, and the physiologically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Gruenenthal GmbH
    Inventors: Stefanie Frosch, Klaus Linz, Klaus Schiene
  • Patent number: 9320730
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising nitrogen mustard, for example bendamustine hydrochloride, solid dispersions substantially free of degradants. Also provided are methods of producing and administering nitrogen mustards and in particular bendamustine hydrochloride solid dispersions substantially free of degradants. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used for any disease that is sensitive to treatment with bendamustine hydrochloride, such as neoplastic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Vasilios Voudouris
  • Patent number: 9320731
    Abstract: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists and methods of using them for the treatment of muscarinic acetylcholine receptor-mediated diseases, such as pulmonary diseases, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: THERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jürg R. Pfister, Gwenaella Rescourio, Meenakshi S. Venkatraman, Xiaoming Zhang
  • Patent number: 9320732
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1,2,5-oxadiazole derivatives, and compositions of the same, which are inhibitors of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other disorders, and to the processes and intermediates for making such 1,2,5-oxadiazole derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: Incyte Corporation, Incyte Holdings Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew P. Combs, Eddy W. Yue, Richard B. Sparks, Wenyu Zhu
  • Patent number: 9320733
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the discovery that certain cerebrovascular disorders in humans who exhibit seemingly normal intracranial pressure (ICP) and do not exhibit hydrocephalus can be alleviated or prevented by reducing ICP in the human. Disorders of this type are herein designated normotensive, nonhydrocephalus tenso-responsive cerebrovascular disorder (NNTCDs). The disclosure describes methods of relieving head pain and other symptoms of NNTCDs, for example by withdrawing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid space of a human or by administering a pharmaceutical agent that modulates CSF production, uptake, or both. Methods of assessing whether a human is afflicted with one or more NNTCDs are also described. The disclosure describes numerous pharmaceutical compositions suitable for administration to humans afflicted with NNTCDs to alleviate or prevent such disorders. Such compositions can, for example, include both a CSF-reducing agent and a symptomatic (e.g., head pain) relief agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce H. Levin
  • Patent number: 9320734
    Abstract: Pleckstrin homology domain binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds, and methods for their use are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Daruka Mahadevan, Emmanuelle J. Meuillet, Eugene A. Mash, Jr., Vijay M. Gokhale, Garth Powis, Shuxing Zhang
  • Patent number: 9320735
    Abstract: Myeloid derived suppressor cell (MDSC) inhibitory agents and vaccine and/or adjuvant enhancers are provided. Improved vaccine treatment regimens employing these agents are also provided. Cancer vaccines and methods for inhibiting tumor growth and cancer metastases are also presented. The myeloid derived suppressor cell (MDSC) inhibiting agents are described as bisphosphonates (such as liposomal clodronate) and CCR2 inhibitors and/or CCR2 antagonists. Methods for enhancing antibody titer levels in response to an antigen of interest are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Steven W. Dow, Angela J Henderson, Leah Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9320736
    Abstract: The invention provides zinc chelating agents and formulations thereof that deplete XIAP in cancer cells and sensitize the cells to apoptosis-inducing agents. The invention provides methods for sensitizing apoptosis-resistant cancer cells to apoptosis-inducing agents, as well as methods for treating a subject with a combined therapy of a zinc chelating agent and an apoptosis-inducing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Kutikov, Vladimir Kolenko, Seth M. Cohen, Robert G. Uzzo, Ervin Teper
  • Patent number: 9320737
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted imidazopyridazine compounds of general formula (I): in which A, Q, R1, R3, R4 and n are as defined in the claims, to methods of preparing said compounds, to intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease, in particular of a hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorder, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Knut Eis, Florian Puehler, Ludwig Zorn, Arne Scholz, Philip Lienau, Mark Jean Gnoth, Ulf Bömer, Judith Günther
  • Patent number: 9320738
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an extended release formulation of 5-fluorocytosine. In another aspect, a method of treating a fungal disease is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a fungus-treating effective amount of a composition comprising 5-fluorocytosine. In yet another aspect, a method of treating a cancer is provided. The method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a sufficient amount of an expression vector to induce expression of cytosine deaminase which is capable of converting 5-fluorocytosine to 5-fluorouracil in cells of the cancer and a cancer-treating effective amount of a composition comprising 5-fluorocytosine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Tocagen Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Gruber, Douglas J. Jolly, Kay Olmstead
  • Patent number: 9320739
    Abstract: Compositions of 1-(3-((6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-4-yl)oxy)phenyl)-3-(5-(1,1,1, -trifluoro-2-methylpropan-2-yl)isoxazol-3-yl)urea are provided for modulating the activity of RAF kinases, including BRAF kinase and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder mediated by RAF kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Ambit Biosciences Corporation
    Inventors: Sunny Abraham, Shripad S. Bhagwat, Brian T. Campbell, Qi Chao, Raffaella Faraoni, Mark W. Holladay, Andiliy G. Lai, Martin W. Rowbottom, Eduardo Setti, Kelly G. Sprankle
  • Patent number: 9320740
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided in unit dosage forms comprising ceftolozane and tazobactam in separate unit dosage form containers, ceftolozane prepared in the absence of tazobactam, tazobactam prepared in the absence of ceftolozane, and/or compositions where ceftolozane and tazobactam are first combined within a unit dosage form container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.
    Inventors: Joseph Terracciano, Nicole Miller Damour, Chun Jiang, Giovanni Fogliato, Giuseppe Alessandro Donadelli, Dario Resemini
  • Patent number: 9320741
    Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods for treating or preventing a neoplasia. More specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting the interaction of a BET family polypeptide comprising a bromodomain with chromatin (e.g., disrupting a bromodomain interaction with an acetyl-lysine modification present on a histone N-terminal tail).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: James Elliott Bradner, Jun Qi
  • Patent number: 9320742
    Abstract: Described are transdermal drug delivery systems for the transdermal administration of testosterone, comprising a polymer matrix and testosterone. Methods of making and using such systems also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: NOVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Juan A. Mantelle
  • Patent number: 9320743
    Abstract: Disclosed is the use of 5?-androstane-3?,5,6?-triol in preparing neuroprotective drugs. The compound has significant protective effect against neuron injuries caused by cerebral ischemia, spinal cord ischemia or hypoxia and has no obvious toxic reaction within effective dose thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: GUANGZHOU CELLPROTEK PHARMACEUTICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Guangmei Yan, Haiyan Hu, Tiandong Leng, Hanfei Sang, Jingxia Zhang, Pengxin Qiu, Shujia Zhou, Jiesi Chen, Xiuhua You
  • Patent number: 9320744
    Abstract: The DHEA bioadhesive controlled release gel includes DHEA mixed in a polymeric gel for the purpose of treating atrophic vaginitis, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, itching, burning, irritation, increase in pH and decreased vaginal flora. The gel adheres to vaginal tissue and protects the DHEA from systemic absorption, which prevents leakage, loss of DHEA, and elevated levels of systemic DHEA. The gel is configured to slowly erode over time so as to deliver a predetermined dose of DHEA to vaginal tissue and thereby promote local intracellular conversion to estrogens, androgens and progesterone so that normal levels of fluid in the vagina is produced. The gel also acts as a moisturizer. An adjustable applicator may also be provided to insure proper placement and dose of the DHEA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: DHEA LLC
    Inventor: Michael S. Riepl
  • Patent number: 9320745
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cholest-4-en-3-one derivatives for obtaining a cytoprotective drug, with the exception of a neuroprotective drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: TROPHOS
    Inventors: Rebecca Pruss, Bruno Buisson, Thierry Bordet
  • Patent number: 9320746
    Abstract: A method for treating intestinal fibrosis in a subject, wherein the subject is medically considered to be suffering from intestinal fibrosis, the method comprising enterally administering a steroid to the subject, wherein the steroid is selected from: (i) steroids susceptible to first pass metabolism, (ii) corticosteroids, and (iii) aclometasone, aclometasone dipropionate, aldosterone, amcinonide, beclomethasone, beclomethasone dipropionate, betamethasone, betamethasone dipropionate, betamethasone sodium phosphate, betamethasone valerate, budesonide, clobetasone, clobetasone butyrate, clobetasol propionate, cloprednol, cortisone, cortisone acetate, cortivazol, deoxycortone, desonide, desoximetasone, dexamethasone, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, dexamethasone isonicotinate, difluorocortolone, fluclorolone, flumethasone, fluocinolone, fluocinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, fluocortin butyl, fluorocortisone, fluorocortolone, fluocortolone caproate, fluocortolone pivalate, fluorometholone, fluprednidene, flupr
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Sigmoid Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Ivan Coulter, Vincenzo Aversa
  • Patent number: 9320747
    Abstract: This invention relates to a low cost rapid response diagnostic system to determine cortisol levels in patients selected as potential candidates for GCR (glucocorticoid receptor) antagonist therapy utilizing a GCR antagonist, such as ORG 34517. The rapid, sensitive, and inexpensive test can be used to determine patients who have non-normal cortisol production or disordered circadian rhythms as a method for selecting subjects for GCR antagonist therapy for whom it is likely to have beneficial and/or therapeutic effects, and can also be used to monitor changes in cortisol levels in response to treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Pop Test Oncology Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Randice Lisa Altschul, Neil David Theise, Myron Rapkin, Rebecca O'Brien
  • Patent number: 9320748
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of salt forms of an immunopotentiator compound and their formulation for in vivo use. In particular the invention relates to arginine salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Stephanie Kay Dodd, Siddhartha Jain
  • Patent number: 9320749
    Abstract: A magnetic nanoparticles including a TRPV1 agonist, as well as methods of preparation and use, are described herein. A magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can include a core region having a magnetic nanoparticle (MNPs) and a TRPV1 protein agonist. Further, an exterior coating comprising a polymer can be formed around the core region. The magnetically responsive pharmaceutical can be administered to a recipient and directed to a target region using an external magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
    Inventors: Baskaran Thyagarajan, Padmamalini Baskaran
  • Patent number: 9320750
    Abstract: Time-staggered inhibition of EGFR, in combination with DNA damaging agents, is a useful therapeutic strategy for treating cancers, particularly drug resistant cancers such as a subset of triple-negative tumors, particularly those with high basal levels of phosphorylated EGFR. The staggered therapy was also demonstrated to be applicable to other types of tumors, especially lung cancers, which contain either high levels of phosphorylated wild-type EGFR or mutations within EGFR itself. EGFR inhibition dramatically sensitizes cancer cells to DNA damage if the drugs are given sequentially, but not simultaneously. The first drug must be administered in a dosage and for a period of time sufficient for the dynamic network rewiring of an oncogenic signature maintained by active EGFR signaling to unmask an apoptotic process that involves activation of caspase-8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Michael B. Yaffe, Michael Jungho Lee, Paula T. Hammond, Stephen W. Morton
  • Patent number: 9320751
    Abstract: Methods of treating a fungal infection in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a modified saponin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: The General Hospital Corporation, The Broad Institute, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Eleftherios Mylonakis, Edward Holson, Frederick M. Ausubel
  • Patent number: 9320752
    Abstract: Articles including eartags provide topical application of a mixture of (1) a macrolide of the avermectin/milbemycin class, such as, but not limited to ivermectin, abamectin, or milbemectin, and (2) a synergist of the aryl aliphatic ether-class, such as, but not limited to piperonyl butoxide, present in (3) a weight ratio of synergist:macrolide that is greater than 1:1. The articles are effective against various pests of domestic animals, including horn flies and buffalo flies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Y-TEX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Joe D Kellerby
  • Patent number: 9320753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which includes administering effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) local anaesthetic to a subject in need thereof. The present invention also relates to a method for arresting, protecting and/or preserving an organ which comprises adding a composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic to the organ. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical or veterinary composition which includes effective amounts of (i) a potassium channel opener or agonist and/or an adenosine receptor agonist and (ii) a local anaesthetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hibernation Therapeutics, A KF LLC
    Inventor: Geoffrey Phillip Dobson
  • Patent number: 9320754
    Abstract: A method for reducing or maintaining platelet inhibition in a patient by administering cangrelor prior to an invasive procedure is described. The method of this invention can be used for patients in need of antiplatelet therapy or at risk of thrombosis. The method can further be used in patients who were previously treated with long-acting platelet inhibitors without increasing the risk of excessive bleeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: The Medicines Company
    Inventors: Lisa Ruderman Chen, Simona Skerjanec, Dawn Bell, Jayne Prats, Meredith Todd
  • Patent number: 9320755
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modulating angiogenesis, comprising administering to a subject, or cells or tissue derived therefrom: (i) one or more miRNA, or precursors or variants thereof, wherein at least one of said miRNA comprises a seed region comprising the sequence UCACAGU (SEQ ID NO:37) to inhibit angiogenesis; or (ii) one or more antagonists of a miRNA, wherein said miRNA comprises a seed region comprising the sequence UCACAGU (SEQ ID NO:37) to promote or induce angiogenesis. Also provided are methods of diagnosis of conditions associated with abnormal angiogenesis, or determining predisposition thereto. Suitable pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: CENTENARY INSTITUTE OF CANCER MEDICINE AND CELL BIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, WENKART FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jennifer Gamble, Mathew Vadas, Gregory Goodall, Jennifer Young
  • Patent number: 9320756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising an agent, like a polynucleotide, which induces or upregulates expression of UCP1 for use in treating or preventing a disorder of the energy homeostasis, overweight, adiposity, obesity, metabolic syndrome or related diseases or disorders in a subject. The present invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing a disorder of the energy homeostasis, overweight, adiposity, obesity, metabolic syndrome or related diseases or disorders in a subject comprising administrating a composition comprising a polynucleotide which induces or upregulates expression of UCP1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, l'Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
    Inventors: Marcel Scheideler, Michael Karbiener, Ez-Zoubir Amri, Gérard Ailhaud, Christian Dani
  • Patent number: 9320757
    Abstract: A method for treating a neoplastic disorder in a subject includes administering to the neoplastic cells a neoplastic cell-sensitizing composition including a poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide) copolymer. The poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide) copolymer can sensitize the neoplastic cells to hyperthermia. Energy can be applied to the neoplastic cells to heat and ablate the cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Case Western Reserve University
    Inventors: Agata Exner, Tianyi Krupka, Brent Weinberg, John Haaga
  • Patent number: 9320758
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for treatment of subjects in need of muscle growth, muscle repair, improved muscular and neuromuscular control, and treatments for neuromuscular and neurological disorders, including brain disorders. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide and/or peptides. The nitric oxide and/or peptides may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other vesicles containing nitric oxide and/or peptide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin, e.g., onto a location where muscle growth, muscle repair, or improved muscular and neuromuscular control is desired, or on another suitable portion of the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Transdermal Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas V. Perricone
  • Patent number: 9320759
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating, reducing, or preventing deterioration of at least one component of the visual system of an animal are disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the animal a composition comprising UFA and NORC in an amount effective to treat, reduce, or prevent deterioration of at least one component of the visual system. Methods extending the prime years of an animal's life, improving the quality of life, and promoting health and wellness of an animal using compositions comprising UFA and NORC are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A
    Inventor: Yuanlong Pan
  • Patent number: 9320760
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims compositions, methods of treatment, and kits which cause an increase in time of survival in cancer patients, wherein the cancer either: (i) overexpresses thioredoxin or glutaredoxin and/or (ii) exhibits evidence of thioredoxin- or glutaredoxin-mediated resistance to one or more chemotherapeutic interventions. The present invention also discloses and claims methods and kits for the administration of said compositions to properly treat cancer patients. Additionally, the present invention discloses and claims methods and kits for quantitatively determining the level of expression of thioredoxin or glutaredoxin in the cancer cells of a cancer patient, methods of using those determined levels in the initial diagnosis and/or planning of subsequent treatment methodologies for said cancer patient, as well as ascertaining the potential growth “aggressiveness” of the particular cancer and treatment responsiveness of the particular type of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: BioNumerik Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick H. Hausheer
  • Patent number: 9320761
    Abstract: An osteogenic composition suitable for use in bone and soft tissue reparative procedures is provided for herein. Methods for preparing osteogenic composition from blood and bone marrow are also provided for. The osteogenic compositions contain therapeutically effective concentrations of one or more osteogenic agents such as BMP-2, TGF-?, PDGF and VEGF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Vivex Biomedical, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugo Pedrozo, Shuliang Li, Mark Shuster
  • Patent number: 9320762
    Abstract: Methods are described for using compositions containing platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of a variety of tissue lesions. Particularly, delivery of platelet-rich plasma to tissue such as disc material, a vertebral body, spinal cord, or spinal tendon is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Allan Mishra
  • Patent number: 9320763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of chronic diseases associated with the presence of abnormal or an abnormal distribution of microflora in the gastrointestinal tract of a mammalian host, which compositions comprise viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Clostridia. The compositions further comprise one or more additional viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic microorganisms selected from the group consisting of Bacteroides, Eubacteria, Fusobacteria, Propionibacteria, Lactobacilli, anaerobic cocci, Ruminococcus, E. coli, Gemmiger, Desulfomonas, Peptostreptococcus, and fungi. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of the same chronic diseases comprising viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Escherichia coli, at least one strain of viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic Bacteroides and at least one strain of viable non-pathogenic or attenuated pathogenic microorganism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Julius Borody
  • Patent number: 9320764
    Abstract: A method for enhancing production of Vitamin D within a person's skin includes a source of Vitamin D, a sunlight exposure indicator, and a sunscreen. Vitamin D, for example, cod liver oil, is applied to the skin topically via a patch or towlette, or ingested orally. The exposure indicator is worn by the user and changes its state to indicate that the person has been exposed to sunlight for a predetermined period of time. The user preferably waits a sufficient time for the Vitamin D to be absorbed into the skin, and then exposes his or her skin to direct sunlight, and monitors the exposure indicator to determine if it has changed state. The user applies the sunscreen to the user's skin after the exposure indicator changes state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: TOPICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: David S. Alberts
  • Patent number: 9320765
    Abstract: This invention discloses new krill oil compositions characterized by having high amounts of phospholipids, astaxanthin esters and/or omega-3 contents. The krill oils are obtained from krill meal using supercritical fluid extraction in a two stage process. Stage 1 removes the neutral lipid by extracting with neat supercritical CO2 or CO2 plus approximately 5% of a co-solvent. Stage 2 extracts the actual krill oils by using supercritical CO2 in combination with approximately 20% ethanol. The krill oil materials obtained are compared with commercially available krill oil and found to be more bioeffective in a number of areas such as anti-inflammation, anti-oxidant effects, improving insulin resistances and improving blood lipid profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: AKER BIOMARINE ANTARCTIC AS
    Inventors: Inge Bruheim, Snorre Tilseth, Daniele Mancinelli
  • Patent number: 9320766
    Abstract: The Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8661 is tolerant to acid and lead ions in vitro which can tolerate lead ions solution with the initial concentration of 150 mg/L, and has a strong capability of binding lead ions, which can reduce the lead level in mice blood, liver, kidney and stomach, significantly improve antioxidant indicators and alleviate pathological symptoms of lead exposed mice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Jiangnan University
    Inventors: Fengwei Tian, Wei Chen, Qixiao Zhai, Hao Zhang, Jianxin Zhao, Gang Wang, Yuanda Song, Qiuxiang Zhang, Xiaoming Liu, Min Guo, Daming Fan
  • Patent number: 9320767
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of pro biotic micro-organisms, in particular to the field of non-replicating probiotic micro-organisms. Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions comprising probiotic microorganisms that were rendered non-replicating by extrusion. Such compositions may be used to treat or prevent disorders that are related to a compromised immune system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Annick Mercenier, Antoine Wermeille, Audrey Demont, Guenolee Prioult
  • Patent number: 9320768
    Abstract: Provided is a composition which comprises yeast cells treated with, or grown from yeast cells treated with electromagnetic waves in the range of 30 GHz to 300 GHz. Said composition may be used for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases or disorders. A method relating to the composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Milmed AB
    Inventors: Kent Törnqvist, Maria Sibileva, Peter Ek, Anders Fredriksson, Trevor Archer, Tatiana Blomqvist, Dmitry Mudrik, Natalia Golant, Ludmila Balakireva
  • Patent number: 9320769
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for relieving fatigue and preparation method thereof are provided. The pharmaceutical composition is prepared by mixing ethanol extract of ginseng, ethanol extract of astragalus, ethanol extract of epimedium, ethanol extract of yam, ethanol extract of polygonatum, ethanol extract of dodder, aqueous extract of wolfberry and a fermentation conversion solution of fruits and vegetables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Jilin Zixin Pharmaceutical Research Institution LLC.
    Inventors: Dejun Sun, Jinlong Yin, Miaonan Sun, Yizhuo Zhao, Chunsheng Guo, Xue Li, Yanhui Gao
  • Patent number: 9320770
    Abstract: A vascular maturation, normalization or stabilization agent, or a Tie-2 activation agent, is provided comprising an extract derived from a plant belonging to the genus Cinnamomum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Shiseido Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Ota, Koji Kobayashi, Ken Kusakari, Makoto Tsunenaga, Nobuyuki Takakura
  • Patent number: 9320771
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel wide spectrum aquaculture pharmaceutical, comprising a therapeutic, disinfective and/or anesthetize effective amount of a preparation comprising TTO in a stable water-in-oil emulsion of alkali or ammonium salts of organic fatty acid; said emulsion is also stable when converted into an oil-in-water emulsion, wherein the preparation is for the treatment of aquatic animals suffering from a disease selected from bacterial, parasitic, viral and mycotic diseases. The invention also discloses a method for treating diseases selected from bacterial, parasitic, viral and mycotic origin, in an aquatic animal suffering therefrom, which method comprises administering a therapeutic active amount of a preparation comprising TTO in a stable water-in-oil emulsion of alkali or ammonium salts of organic fatty acid; said emulsion is also stable when converted into an oil-in-water emulsion to said aquatic animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: STOCKTON (ISRAEL) LTD.
    Inventor: Dani Neifeld
  • Patent number: 9320772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbal compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of anxiety disorders or stress. These compositions comprise hawthorn fruit (Shan Zha), light wheat grain (Fu xiao mai) and Lilly Bulb (bai hi) in amounts which are effective to treat anxiety conditions. The compositions may further comprise Chinese date (Da zao).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: OPMOP LTD.
    Inventors: Ravid Doron, Nadav Kately
  • Patent number: 9320773
    Abstract: The invention is concerned with methods, compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for interfering dendritic cell immunoreceptor (DCIR) activity and signalling events. Described herein are compounds useful in targeting one or more of intracellular modulators and the uses thereof for the prevention or treatment of virus infections, and more particularly for reducing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) binding, entry and/or replication in human cells. Exemplary compounds include peptides and antisense molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Université Laval
    Inventors: Caroline Gilbert, Alexandra Lambert, Michel J. Tremblay
  • Patent number: 9320774
    Abstract: A method for reducing the radio-resistance of prostate cancer cells in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an active component, wherein the active component is a nanoparticle of a carrier encapsulated with cytolethal distending toxin subunit B (CdtB).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Ho Lai, Yu-Hsin Lin, Cheng-Kuo Lai, Chia-Shuo Chang
  • Patent number: 9320775
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a wound site. Also provided is a system for treating a wound site. Additionally provided is the use of reduced pressure and a nucleic acid that promotes wound healing for treatment of a wound site. Further provided is the use of a nucleic acid that promotes wound healing for the manufacture of a medicament for treating a wound site that is undergoing reduced pressure treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: Amy McNulty, Kristine Kieswetter