Patents Issued in January 12, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170007559
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating or preventing colonic barrier dysfunction in a human by administering to the human in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective amount of an LPA2 receptor agonist or N-Acetyl L-Cysteine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Gabor Jozsef Tigyi, Radhakrishna Rao
  • Publication number: 20170007560
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and medicaments are provided for locally administering to a pelvic-area organ or tissue structure in a patient at least one drug continuously or continually over a treatment period of 24 hours or more in an amount effective to achieve a therapeutic effect in another organ or tissue structure by means of shared or convergent pelvic afferent pathways. The methods systems, devices, and medicaments can be used in the treatment of IC/BPS, chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, orchialgia, urethral syndrome, dysparenia, chronic prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain, levator ani syndrome, irritative bowel syndrome, or a combination thereof. The drug may include anesthetic agents, analgesic agents, antispasmodic agents, antimuscarinic agents, and combinations thereof. The drug may be released from a drug delivery device or a sustained release composition deployed inside the bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Julie Himes, Dennis Giesing, Cheryl Larrivee-Elkins, Michael J. Cima, Purnanand Sarma, Paul Goldenheim
  • Publication number: 20170007561
    Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims novel pharmaceutical compositions, methods, and kits used for the contemporaneous, heterogeneously-oriented, multi-targeted therapeutic modification and/or modulation of cellular metabolic anomalies or other undesirable physiological conditions, including cancer, where the normal cellular biochemical function and/or the expression levels of various proteins/enzymes (i.e., the target molecules) are abnormal and must be modified and/or modulated in order to treat these metabolic anomalies or other undesirable physiological conditions, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Frederick H. Hausheer
  • Publication number: 20170007562
    Abstract: Surprisingly, it has been found in accordance with the invention that, by adding guanidinoacetic acid, creatine and/or their salts to the feed of parent animals, the hatching rate of eggs can be increased, the embryo mortality can be reduced and the chicks' growth and feed conversion can be increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Evonik Degussa GmbH
    Inventors: Meike Rademacher-Heilshorn, Ramalho Rodrigueiro
  • Publication number: 20170007563
    Abstract: The invention regards the use of triiodothyronine sulfate, commonly named T3S, as a medicament having thyromimetic activity for the treatment of pathologies due to organic deficiency of triiodothyronine (T3), as such or in association with thyroxine (T4), and pharmaceutical formulations for oral administration thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Bracco S.P.A.
    Inventors: Livio Cavalieri, Giovanni Rivolta, Fulvia Vella
  • Publication number: 20170007564
    Abstract: The present invention provides a metabolism improving agent containing a rare fatty acid such as hydroxylated fatty acid, oxo fatty acid and the like, and further, food, pharmaceutical product and the like containing the metabolism improving agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicants: KYOTO UNIVERSITY, NITTO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Jun OGAWA, Shigenobu KISHINO, Teruo KAWADA, Nobuyuki TAKAHASHI, Tsuyoshi GOTO, Yasunori YONEJIMA
  • Publication number: 20170007565
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations comprising 9-cis-retinyl esters in a lipid vehicle are described as retinoid replacement therapies for treating retinal degenerations in humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald Erwin Boch
  • Publication number: 20170007566
    Abstract: Compositions and method are disclosed comprising ethyl icosapentate for use in treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatis (NASH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kiyoshi Mizuguchi, Tsuyoshi Harada, Atsushi Osada, Hiroyuki Kawano, Masayuki Ichioka
  • Publication number: 20170007567
    Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of breast cancer in a subject, for example a female subject. Including methods of: treating metastatic breast cancer; refractory breast cancer; AR-positive breast cancer; AR-positive refractory breast cancer; AR-positive metastatic breast cancer; AR-positive and ER-positive breast cancer; triple negative breast cancer; advanced breast cancer; breast cancer that has failed SERM (tamoxifen, toremifene), aromatase inhibitor, palbociclib (Ibrance), trastuzumab (Herceptin, ado-trastuzumab emtansine), pertuzumab (Perjeta), lapatinib, exemestane (Aromasin), bevacizumab (Avastin), and/or fulvestrant treatments; metastasis in a subject suffering from breast cancer; and/or HER2-positive; comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: James T. DALTON, Mitchell S. Steiner, Ramesh Narayanan, Sunjoo Ahn
  • Publication number: 20170007568
    Abstract: The present invention provides a use of a composition containing a ferrous amino acid chelate for the preparation of a pharmaceutical used in diabetes improvement. The pharmaceutical comprise an effective amount of the composition containing the ferrous amino acid chelate and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers to improve diabetes. The amino acid is able to be chelated with the ferrous iron in a chelated state stably as passing through the stomach. The composition containing the ferrous amino acid chelate can effectively lower blood glucose and improve insulin sensitivity. The pharmaceutical prepared by the composition containing the ferrous amino acid chelate have effect on diabetes improvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tsun-Yuan LIN, Hsun-Jin JAN, Chai-Hui FU, Tsang-Tse CHEN, Mu-Kuei CHEN, Horng-Mo LEE
  • Publication number: 20170007569
    Abstract: The present invention provides stable pharmaceutical compositions of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents and stabilizing agents which function to increase stability of the compositions. The use of stabilizing agents provide extended stability of nanoparticle suspensions and other formulations of poorly water soluble pharmaceutical agents such as docetaxel under certain conditions, for example upon dilution for administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tapas DE, Neil P. DESAI, Andrew YANG, Zachary YIM, Patrick SOON-SHIONG
  • Publication number: 20170007570
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation of taxanes for intravenous administration consisting of a drug solution and an emulsion. The drug solution consists of paclitaxel or docetaxel, a pH regulator and an organic solvent for injection. The emulsion includes a fat emulsion and is composed of oil for injection, an emulsifier, an antioxidant, an isotonic regulator, a stabilizer, a pH regulator and water for injection. When used, the drug solution at the clinical dosage can be added and evenly mixed in the emulsion to perform intravenous drip directly; or the drug solution at the clinical dosage can also be firstly added into the emulsion with no less than 5 times volume of the drug solution and then a predetermined amount of normal saline or glucose solution for injection is added to perform intravenous drip. The preparation of the present invention does not contain solubilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: TASLY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianming Chen, Baoan Gao, Jing Sun, Yue Zhang, Xiaoli Zheng, Ying Li, Dan Guo, Yang Zhang, Zhongbin Wu, Qiuxia Yang, Wei Liu, Peng Gu
  • Publication number: 20170007571
    Abstract: The present invention is related to pharmaceutical formulations and methods of treating a subject afflicted with the influenza virus, the method includes administering to the respiratory tract of the patient particles that include more than about 5% to about 50% weight percent (wt %) of a neuraminidase inhibitor. The particles are delivered to the patient's pulmonary system, including the upper airways, central airways and deep lung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin L. Ward, Thean Y. Yeoh, Rebecca Martin, Charles D. Blizzard
  • Publication number: 20170007572
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cannabis-based flavonoid pharmaceutical composition including any one or more selected from the group of Apigenin, Cannflavin A, Cannflavin B, Cannflavin C, Chrysoeriol, Cosmosiin and Flavocannabiside or their synthases, for the prevention and treatment of certain ocular diseases and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Henry IC Lowe, Ngeh J Toyang
  • Publication number: 20170007573
    Abstract: A method for treating cancer is described using combination therapies comprising the use of hyperbaric oxygen with histone deacetylase inhibitors, with and without glycolytic therapies. The patient is subjected to a hyperbaric environment of substantially pure oxygen. A predetermined dose of one or more HDACI substances is administered to the patient. In addition, glycolitic inhibitors may also be administered. Dosages, pressures, and durations are selected as described herein to have a therapeutic effect on the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Mohammed Amin Nezami
  • Publication number: 20170007574
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of prevention, inhibition or treatment of uremic pruritus in a dialysis patient by administering an effective amount of a kappa opioid receptor agonist. Also provided is a method of inhibition or treatment of adverse symptoms associated with dialysis affecting the quality of life of dialysis patient, the method includes administering an effective amount of a kappa opioid receptor agonist. The adverse symptoms associated with dialysis addressable by the methods of the invention include uremic pruritus, sleep disruption, depression and other mood alterations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Cara Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert H. SPENCER, Frédérique MENZAGHI, Derek T. CHALMERS
  • Publication number: 20170007575
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is a pharmaceutical composition for parenteral administration comprising: an aqueous solution comprising ketorolac or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount from about 0.1 mg/mL to about 10 mg/mL; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; wherein the formulation is substantially free of alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Alexander Mironov, Chad James Pickens, Douglas Giles Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170007576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for topical administration comprising a compound of formula I, 3-{4-[2-{5-chloro-1-(diphenylmethyl)-2-[2-({[2-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl]sulfonyl}amino)ethyl]-1H-indol-3-yl}ethyl]sulfonyl}phenyl}propanoic acid: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and to methods of treating inflammation comprising topical administration of a compositions comprising a compound of formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Wai Leung LIU, Lynn PURKINS, Michael YEADON
  • Publication number: 20170007577
    Abstract: A leukotriene C4 and D4 antagonist is used to treat or inhibit brain inflammation and sepsis by acting to inhibit increased capillary permeability and white blood cell extravasation. Potential candidate compounds can be screened in a non-human mammal before or after administration of an inflammation inducing agent into the subarachnoid space by determining their ability to inhibit increased capillary permeability and white blood cell extravasation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Masako Nozaki
  • Publication number: 20170007578
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of administering 4-methylpyrazole (4-MP), or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of genetic subpopulations expressing specific polymorphisms of the alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydro genase genes. Also provided herein are methods to prevent or ameliorate ethanol intolerance, reduce or ameliorate symptoms associated with acetaldehyde accumulation accompanying ethanol consumption, or reduce the risk of diseases or disorders caused by consumption of ethanol, comprising administering 4-MP, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to subjects of these subpopulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas E. Daley, Elizabeth C. Squiers, Kin-Hung P. Yu
  • Publication number: 20170007579
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes, of Formula I D-M-D??(Formula I) useful as antiviral agents. In certain embodiments disclosed herein M is a group —P-A-P— where A is Certain substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes disclosed herein are potent and/or selective inhibitors of viral replication, particularly Hepatitis C virus replication. Pharmaceutical compositions/and combinations containing one or more substituted aliphanes, cyclophanes, heteraphanes, heterophanes, hetero-heteraphanes and metallocenes and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided by this disclosure. Methods for treating viral infections, including Hepatitis C viral infections are provided by the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Allan Wiles, Qiuping Wang, Akihiro Hashimoto, Godwin Pais, Xiangzhu Wang, Venkat Gadhachanda, Avinash Phadke, Milind Deshpande, Dawei Chen
  • Publication number: 20170007580
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer in a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of 2-[(2R)-2-methylpyrrolidin-2-yl]-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and an effective amount of carboplatin, in combination with standard of care.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Gary Gordon
  • Publication number: 20170007581
    Abstract: The subject invention provides CAI compounds and formulations thereof, and methods for their use in the localized treatment of non-life threatening diseases. Formulations of CAI compounds of the subject invention include CAI free base and CAI prodrug microcrystallines, microparticles, emulsions, and the like. The subject invention further provides methods for treating non-life threatening diseases using the CAI compounds of the invention (i.e., novel delivery systems and combination therapies), that are effective and are associated with little or no adverse side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: RFE Pharma LLC
    Inventors: Gary Robinson, Gideon Shapiro, Alan J. Franklin, Simona Jurczyk
  • Publication number: 20170007582
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the use of activity-reducing effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase (DP IV) and DP IV-analogous enzyme activity in the blood of a mammal to lower elevated post-prandial and basal blood glucose levels in mammalian organisms. The invention further comprises the use of activity-reducing effectors of dipeptidyl peptidase (DP IV) and DP IV-analogous enzyme activity in the blood of a mammal to increase the half-life of incretins in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Hans-Ulrich Demuth, Fred Rosche, Joem Schmidt, Robert P. Pauly, Christopher H.S. McIntosh, Ray A. Pederson
  • Publication number: 20170007583
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) wherein: Y represents a C or N atom which may be substituted or form a cyclic group with R?? but may not be a quaternary C atom; R? is —OR1, —CONH2, —CF3, F, —OH, —NO2, —CN or —OCOR1 in which R1, is C1-3 alkyl and each may be in the beta or gamma position; R? is C1-3 alkyl or H; and R?? is H or a group consisting of 1-12 non-hydrogen atoms and may be linear, branched and/or incorporate one or more cyclic groups, cyclic groups may be aromatic and/or heterocyclic and 2 or more cyclic groups may be linked or fused and each may be substituted; or a salt, hydrate or solvate of a compound of formula (I) for use in the treatment or prevention of a neurodegenerative disorder by inhibiting formation of neurofibrillary (tau) tangles and/or by inhibiting Dyrk 1A. The invention further relates to non-therapeutic uses of these compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: John S. SVENDSEN, Wenche STENSEN, Frederick A. LEESON
  • Publication number: 20170007584
    Abstract: Described herein are stable veterinary formulations and methods of treatment and use, comprising at least one macrocyclic lactone and levamisole as active anthelmintic agents, optionally also with at least one benzimidazole class anthelmintic, wherein the actives are solubilised together in a solvent system comprising dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The veterinary formulations, methods and use thereof include the ability to deliver two or more anthelmintic actives in the one solution (or suspension) whilst also maintaining formulation stability when stored over a period of time. Delivery of different anthelmintics with different activities allows several classes of parasite to be targeted in one dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: DONAGHYS LIMITED
    Inventor: Karen Yeritsyan
  • Publication number: 20170007585
    Abstract: A method for reducing pulmonary hypertension in a mammal that employs FK506 is provided. In certain embodiments, the method comprises administering FK506 to a mammal having pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with defective MBPR2 signaling at a dosage sufficient to reduce blood pressure in the pulmonary artery of the mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Edda SPIEKERKOETTER, Marlene RABINOVITCH, Phillip A. BEACHY, David SOLOW-CORDERO
  • Publication number: 20170007586
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising prasugrel and a cyclodextrin derivative, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Gerold L. Mosher, Stephen G. Machatha, Daniel J. Cushing
  • Publication number: 20170007587
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, a composition containing a compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, optionally, in combination with at least one immune checkpoint inhibitor compound. Kits containing the composition, and methods of using the composition for ameliorating or treating the effects of a disease such as a cancer, in a subject, are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Saurabh Saha, Linping Zhang, Xiaoyan Michelle Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170007588
    Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors of XBP1 splicing by IRE1? are provided, as well as methods for their use in treating or preventing cancer (e.g., endocrine resistant breast cancer), diabetes, and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sivanesan Dakshanamurthy, Milton L. Brown, Robert Clarke, Ayesha N. Shajahan-Haq, Jacqueline Smith
  • Publication number: 20170007589
    Abstract: Compositions for use in methods of treating and/or inhibiting a pathologic ocular condition, as well as methods of producing and using same, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
    Inventors: Xi-Qin Ding, Hongwei MA
  • Publication number: 20170007590
    Abstract: Compounds of formula I for treating, preventing or managing cancer are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating, preventing or managing cancer, such as leukemia, comprising administering the compounds. In certain embodiments, the method of treatment comprise administering a compound provided herein in combination with a second agent. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms comprising the compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Brian E. Cathers, Matthew Daniel Correa, Joshua Hansen, Antonia Lopez-Girona, Ehab M. Khalil, Kyle MacBeth, Hon-Wah Man, George W. Muller, Michael Pourdehnad, Raj Raheja
  • Publication number: 20170007591
    Abstract: Compositions comprising therapeutically effective amounts of quercetin, myricetin and chlorogenic acid are improved by the addition of one or multiple additional components, for mitigating blood sugar spikes in general and for treating diabetes specifically. Certain other additives produce additional benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Chad LaChapelle, Tim Maloney, Matt Smith, Jerry Stanton
  • Publication number: 20170007592
    Abstract: Ophthalmic compositions and methods of preparing such compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Shivkumar Mahadevan, Frank Molock, Vandeeta Khanolkar
  • Publication number: 20170007593
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of medicine, in particular to the field of veterinary medicine. The invention specifically relates to muscarinic antagonists (including long acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs)) for the treatment of airway disease, such as pulmonary disease, preferably recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), summer pasture associated obstructive pulmonary disease (SPAOPD), and inflammatory airway disease (IAD) in animals, preferably equines such as horses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Balazs ALBRECHT, Michael AVEN, Janine LAMAR
  • Publication number: 20170007594
    Abstract: A system intended to be employed for therapeutic purposes incorporates an active ingredient (e.g., a source of nicotine). Representative forms of nicotine include free base (e.g., as a mixture of nicotine and microcrystalline cellulose), a nicotine salt (e.g., as nicotine bitartrate) and nicotine polacrilex. The system preferably comprises a lozenge incorporating the active ingredient, adapted to provide oral administration of nicotine. The lozenge is in contact with a substrate (e.g., hollow tube) that can be manipulated within the mouth of the user (e.g., the hollow tube can be drawn upon to simulate the inhalation of cigarette smoke). As such, the active ingredient is administered and the user is able to experience certain other physiological sensations. The composition is useful for treatment of central nervous system conditions, diseases, and disorders, and can be used as a nicotine replacement therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: August J. Borschke
  • Publication number: 20170007595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of NSD3i inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to methods, kits and compositions comprising NSD3 inhibitors to treat cancers dependent on NSD3, in particular subjects with NUT midline carcinoma (NMC) and subjects with NSD3/NUT or BRD4/NUT or BRD3/NUT fusion genes, as well as subjects with BRD4-dependent (but NUT-independent cancers). The present invention also relates to methods, kits and compositions comprising BET inhibitors for the treatment of subjects with NSD3/NUT fusion genes. Other aspects of the invention relate to assays and methods to identify an inhibitor of NSD3 which disrupts or decreases the interaction of the NSD3 protein with the ET do main of BRD4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicants: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Christopher A. FRENCH, Peter M. HOWLEY, Erica Marlene WALSH MICHEL, Shaila RAHMAN, Simone KUHNLE
  • Publication number: 20170007596
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome comprising administering to the subject laquinimod as an add-on therapy to or in combination with flupirtine. This invention also provides a package and a pharmaceutical composition comprising laquinimod and flupirtine for treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention also provides laquinimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with flupirtine in treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome. This invention further provides use of laquinimod and flupirtine in the preparation of a combination for treating a subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or presenting a clinically isolated syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: David Silver, Einat Amit Romach
  • Publication number: 20170007597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X?, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Nataliya Bazhina, George Joseph Donato, III, Steven R. Fabian, John Lokhnauth, Sreenivasulu Megati, Charles Melucci, Christian Ofslager, Niketa Patel, Galen Radebaugh, Syed M. Shah, Jan Szeliga, Huyi Zhang, Tianmin Zhu
  • Publication number: 20170007598
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions for affecting weight loss comprising a first compound and a second compound, where the first compound is an opioid antagonist and the second compound causes increased agonism of a melanocortin 3 receptor (MC3-R) or a melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4-R) compared to normal physiological conditions. Also disclosed are methods of affecting weight loss, increasing energy expenditure, increasing satiety in an individual, or suppressing the appetite of an individual, comprising identifying an individual in need thereof and treating that individual to antagonize opioid receptor activity and to enhance ?-MSH activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Eckard Weber, Michael Alexander Cowley
  • Publication number: 20170007599
    Abstract: Substituted indazole derivatives of formula (I) or formula 2.(I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as defined in the specification, process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are disclosed; the compounds of the invention may be useful in therapy in the treatment of diseases associated with a deregulated protein kinase activity, like cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Jonathan Lim, Elena Ardini, Maria Menichincheri
  • Publication number: 20170007600
    Abstract: A process for acoustically mixing a bulk drug substance involves the application of acoustic energy to drive an accelerative force in a mixing vessel containing the drug substance. The drug substance may be, for example, Elagolix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Ping X. GAO, Raimundo HO, Jayanthy JAYANTH, Samrat MUKHERJEE, Katherine E. PETERSON, John C. STRONG, Ping TONG, Geoff G. ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170007601
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of Formula I useful as FGFR4 inhibitors, as well as methods of use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: EISAI R&D MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dominic REYNOLDS, Ming-Hong HAO, John WANG, Sudeep PRAJAPATI, Takashi SATOH, Anand SELVARAJ
  • Publication number: 20170007602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to solid pharmaceutical dosage forms comprising the drug substance 3-(2,6-dichloro-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-{6-[4-(4-ethyl-piperazin-1-yl)-phenylamino]-pyrimidin-4-yl}-1-methyl-urea or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. It further relates to processes of making said solid pharmaceutical dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventor: Suzie Jesus Ribeiro
  • Publication number: 20170007603
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are liver X receptor modulators. Also provided are compositions comprising compounds of the invention and a carrier. Additionally, use of the compounds herein and methods for treating a disease or disorder associated with the liver X receptor are further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Chengguo Dong, Yi Fan, Katerina Leftheris, Stephen D. Lotesta, Suresh B. Singh, Colin M. Tice, Wei Zhao, Yajun Zheng, Linghang Zhuang
  • Publication number: 20170007604
    Abstract: There are provided compounds of formula (I) which are inhibitors of the family of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase enzymes, and to their use in therapy, including in pharmaceutical combinations, especially in the treatment of inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory diseases of the lung, such as asthma and COPD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Respivert Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Ito, Catherine Elisabeth Charron, John King-Underwood, Stuart Thomas Onions, Alistair Ian Longshaw
  • Publication number: 20170007605
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating Philadelphia positive (Ph+) leukemia, such as Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) or chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), in a human patient population comprising the steps of (a) administering a predetermined fixed therapeutically effective amount of an Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, such as Imatinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to human patients suffering from a Ph+ leukemia, (b) collecting at least one blood sample from said patients, (c) determining the plasma trough level (Cmin) of the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor or of a metabolite thereof as well as the MMR rates, (d) assessing a discrimination potential of trough plasma concentrations for MMR and identifying a Cmin threshold for optimal sensitivity and specificity and (e) adjusting the dose of the inhibitor of the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof applied to the individual patients from said patient populat
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Insa Gathmann, Francois-Xavier Mahon, Mathieu Molimard, Stephane Picard, Yanfeng Wang
  • Publication number: 20170007606
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to 3-(2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-{6-[4-(4-ethyl-piperazin-1-yl)-phenylamino]-pyrimid-4-yl}-1-methyl-urea or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof or a pharmaceutical composition comprising 3-(2,6-Dichloro-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl)-1-{6-[4-(4-ethyl-piperazin-1-yl)-phenylamino]-pyrimid-4-yl}-1-methyl-urea or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof for use in the treatment of X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH), autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets (ADHR), autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets (ARHR), tumor-induced osteomalacia, post-renal transplant hypophosphatemia, epidermal nevus syndrome, osteoglophonic dysplasia or McCune-Albright syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Michaela Kneissel, Vito Guagnano, Diana Graus Porta, Simon Wöhrle
  • Publication number: 20170007607
    Abstract: The present invention provides a solid preparation excellent in disintegration property and preservation stability. The present invention relates to a solid preparation containing (1) 2-[[6-[(3R)-3-amino-1-piperidinyl]-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-1(2H)-pyrimidinyl]methyl]-4-fluorobenzonitrile (compound (A)) or a salt thereof, (2) a saccharide, and (3) sodium stearyl fumarate. In addition, the present invention relates to a solid preparation containing (1) compound (A) or a salt thereof, (2) a saccharide, and (3) stearic acid or talc in a naked tablet part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventors: Maiko Harada, Ikurou Yamane, Masafumi Misaki
  • Publication number: 20170007608
    Abstract: The invention described herein features methods, compositions, and kits that utilize activators of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) for the treatment or amelioration of disorders related to PKM2 function and characterized by abnormally low levels of serine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Charles Kung