Patents Issued in December 14, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170354626
    Abstract: Problem to be Solved The present invention provides a technique replacing radiation exposure in decreasing or eliminating hematopoietic stem cells in an animal (particularly human) body. Solution A parenteral nutrition formula or an enteral nutrition formula substantially free of valine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
    Inventors: Hiromitsu NAKAUCHI, Satoshi YAMAZAKI, Yuki TAYA
  • Publication number: 20170354627
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preventing, treating, and delaying the onset or progression of diseases associated with hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), fibrosis, and liver cancer, using ammonia-lowering therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Rajiv Jalan, Rajeshwar Prosad Mookerjee, Krista Rombouts, Fausto Andreola, Francesco De Chiara, Karen Louise Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20170354628
    Abstract: The present invention is directed compositions derived from green coffee bean extract and methods for the use and manufacture of such compositions. The compositions of the invention have unique ratios of chlorogenic acids which offer a therapeutic effect in the treatment of a variety of conditions and disorders. Methods for using the compositions of the invention include, but not limited to, methods for treating obesity and methods for regulating serum lipids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kodimule Shyam Prasad, Harakanahalli Lingaraju Basavegowda
  • Publication number: 20170354629
    Abstract: A composition and method for increasing and/or synchronizing per1 gene expression in skin cells having decreased, irregular, or asynchronous per1 gene expression comprising treating the skin cells with the composition, which contains an effective amount of cichoric acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Edward Pelle, Nadine A. Pernodet, Daniel B. Yarosh
  • Publication number: 20170354630
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating multiple sclerosis with a fumarate, wherein the fumarate is a dialkyl fumarate, a monoalkyl fumarate, a combination of a dialkyl fumarate and a monoalkyl fumarate, a prodrug of monoalkyl fumarate, a deuterated form of any of the foregoing, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, clathrate, solvate, tautomer, or stereoisomer of any of the foregoing, or a combination of any of the foregoing. The methods provided herein improve the safety of treatment by informing and monitoring patients undergoing treatment regarding progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, and/or by monitoring lymphocyte count.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Novas, Rui (Ray) Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170354631
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel methods for determining an effective dosage of a PAA prodrug and for treating a UCD that incorporate body surface area and urinary PAGN concentration. The disclosure further provides novel methods for assessing compliance with PAA prodrug administration that incorporate urinary PAGN concentration, and the subject's current dosing regimen, BSA, or age. The disclosure further provides novel methods of treating a UCD in a subject in need thereof that incorporate urinary PAGN concentration, and the subject's current dosing regimen, BSA, and/or age.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce SCHARSCHMIDT, Masoud MOKHTARANI
  • Publication number: 20170354632
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel methods for determining an effective dosage of a PAA prodrug and for treating a UCD that incorporate body surface area and urinary PAGN concentration. The disclosure further provides novel methods for assessing compliance with PAA prodrug administration that incorporate urinary PAGN concentration, and the subject's current dosing regimen, BSA, or age. The disclosure further provides novel methods of treating a UCD in a subject in need thereof that incorporate urinary PAGN concentration, and the subject's current dosing regimen, BSA, and/or age.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce SCHARSCHMIDT, Masoud MOKHTARANI
  • Publication number: 20170354633
    Abstract: Application of Derivatives of Clostridium ghonii, especially in the application of Derivatives of Clostridium ghonii MW-DCG-HNCv-18 in preparation of medicines for treating non-small cell lung carcinoma. It also discloses a medicine combining the Derivatives of Clostridium ghonii MW-DCG-HNCv-18 strain with Docetaxel as the active ingredients. According to the invention, the MW-DCG-HNCv-18 strain is found to have specific inhibition effect on non-small cell lung carcinoma for the first time, the inhibition effect on the non-small cell lung carcinoma is significantly superior to that of other known similar strains, and through screening, the MW-DCG-HNCv-18 strain is found to have more prominent inhibition effect on non-small cell lung carcinoma when combined with Docetaxel injection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Laitian XING, Yong WANG, Mingqian WEI, Yanqiu XING, Lianlian LI, Lichao XING, Guangxia DENG, Hong MENG, Tao HUANG, Dongxia YANG
  • Publication number: 20170354634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating glaucoma and elevated ocular pressure. The compositions comprise a nitric oxide releasing isomannide derivative and a prostaglandin F2? analog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Nicoletta ALMIRANTE, Laura STORONI, Elena BASTIA, Francesco IMPAGNATIELLO
  • Publication number: 20170354635
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for reducing stroke rate, methods for preventing atrial remodeling, and methods for reversing atrial remodeling by administering budiodarone to reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) episode duration and an anticoagulant (AC). According to some methods of the invention, the average AF episode duration can be reduced to less than about 24, 5, 3 or 1 hour(s), and the maximum AF episode duration may be reduced to less than about 20, 10 or 5 hours. According to some methods of the invention, the reduced stroke rate upon administration of budiodarone and AC is less than the age-adjusted overall stroke rate. Further, some methods provide that patients who were refractory to one or more anti-arrhythmic drugs prior to administration of budiodarone may also be treated. Some methods provide for prevention of atrial remodeling and others provide for the reversal of atrial remodeling, including methods to quantify the reversal of atrial remodeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Armetheon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Milner, David J. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20170354636
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for improving the treatment of tumors by inhibiting cytochrome P450 enzymes (“CYPs”) expressed by tumors. Inhibition of tumor-expressed CYPs provides improved dosing of anti-tumor drugs, inhibits development of drug resistance by tumors and provides improved patient outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: John E. ERICKSON, Catherine MACKEY, William CARLEY
  • Publication number: 20170354637
    Abstract: The present invention relates to administration or application of a crosslink inducing agent to a subject following a stiffening procedure to the respiratory system. The present invention has identified that such application or administration of a crosslinking reagent to fibrotic tissue allows for improved stability and strength of the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew E. Brown, Thomas P. Hedman
  • Publication number: 20170354638
    Abstract: A method for photoprotection of the retinal pigmentary epithelium in a mammal includes administering an effective amount of a composition containing an extract of seeds of Bixa orellana. A process for preparing the extract and formulations of the composition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Stanislas VEILLET, Rene LAFONT, Valerie FONTAINE, Jose-Alain SAHEL
  • Publication number: 20170354639
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of formula (I) and compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions are useful in the methods of treating, amelioration or prophylaxix of diseases associated with Nrf2/NF-?B pathways. The diseases associated include, but are not limited to a fibrotic disease such as lung fibrosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, and scleroderma, or a neurodegenerative disease, such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and Alzheimer's disease, and sickle cell disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jianhua Chao, Brian Lucas
  • Publication number: 20170354640
    Abstract: The disclosure provides thiol-containing alkyl fatty acid and vitamin D compound formulations for intravenous, parenteral or oral administration. The compositions of the present technology have optimal controlled bioavailability and are useful for treating metabolic dysfunctions such as pre-diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes. Also provided are methods of treatment comprising the daily administration of the disclosed thiolcontaining alkyl fatty acid formulations alone or in combination with the disclosed vitamin D compound formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Shorr
  • Publication number: 20170354641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel 2,3-dihydro-1H-indole compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds to treat cancer, more particularly for the treatment of cancer selected from the group consisting of melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, fallopian tube carcinoma, primary peritoneal carcinoma, cervical cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, glioma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jolie Anne Bastian, Jiehao Chen, Jeffrey Daniel Cohen, James Robert Henry, William Thomas McMillen, Bradley Earl Reaman, Almudena Rubio, Daniel Jon Sall, Gaiying Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170354642
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of treatment, pharmaceutical compositions, systems and kits appropriate for first line and/or adjunct therapy with antivenom using at least one active component, in some instances at least two active components and in other instances no more than two active components selected from the group consisting of a selective secretory PLA2 inhibitor (sPLA2 or PLA2 inhibitor), a metalloproteinase inhibitor, a serine protease inhibitor, antivenom, one or more acetylcholinesterase inhibitors or a nAChR agonist paired with a mAChR antagonist, a NMDA receptor antagonist and a spreading factor inhibitor to treat a subject who suffers from an envenomation, preferably at the time of envenomation and often within a period of less than about an hour after an envenomation or 6 hours after an envenomation and throughout the course of treatment at time with or without antivenom as an adjunct therapy after an envenomation by, for example, a snake or invertebrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Matthew R. Lewin
  • Publication number: 20170354643
    Abstract: The invention provides trifluoromethyl pyrazolyl guanidine compounds that inhibit F1F0-ATPase, and methods of using trifluoromethyl pyrazolyl guanidine compounds as therapeutic agents to treat medical disorders, such as an immune disorder, inflammatory condition, or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Alexander R. Hurd, Clarke B. Taylor, Jian Wang, Peng Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170354644
    Abstract: Amorphous methyl((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4?-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl) carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl) carbamate free base, amorphous methyl((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4?-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl) carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl) carbamate dihydrochloride, methods of making them, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Dharmaraj Ramachandra RAO, Geena MALHOTRA, Manjinder Singh PHULL, Shashirekha KANATHALA, Manish Gopaldas GANGRADE
  • Publication number: 20170354645
    Abstract: Provided are methods and formulations for treating kidney disorders in man and animals, which include the use of a compound of the Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Asim Bikash DEY, Michael James GENIN, Laura Frey MICHAEL
  • Publication number: 20170354646
    Abstract: Methods of administering and pharmaceutical compositions of a biphenyl sulfonamide compound which is a dual angiotensin and endothelin receptor antagonist are disclosed for treating diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Jinkun Zhang, Zofia E. Dziewanowska, Rene Belder, Ian Henderson, Joseph B. Bogardus, Zhaoying Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170354647
    Abstract: The present invention provides uses of a glucokinase activator in combination with metformin. Uses include treating type 2 diabetes, lowering blood glucose, improving insulin sensitivity, enhancing phosphorylation of glucose, and improving the therapeutic effectiveness of metformin. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions that comprise a GK activator and metformin. The invention also provides a salt formed between metformin and a GK activator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Adnan M.M. Mjalli, Maria Carmen Valcarce Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170354648
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having dual pharmacological activity towards both the sigma (?) receptor, and the ?-opiod receptor and more particularly to 1,9-diazaspiro undecane compounds having this pharmacological activity, to processes of preparation of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, and to their use in therapy, in particular for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Laboratorios del Dr. Esteve, S.A.
    Inventors: Marina VIRGILI-BERNADO, Carlos ALEGRET-MOLINA, Carmen ALMANSA-ROSALES
  • Publication number: 20170354649
    Abstract: Uses of pharmaceutical compositions comprising berberine for treatment of dermatologic toxicities and other skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Pao-Li Wang, Way-Yu Lin, Chen-Mao Lin, Po-Yuan Tseng
  • Publication number: 20170354650
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a quinoline derivative which inhibits the activity of histone methyltransferases (ESET/SETDB1) specific for the histone molecule H3K9 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Hyunah CHOO, Sun-Joon MIN, Yun Kyung KIM, Hoon RYU, Hyemyung SEO, Juhyeon KIM, Jihoon JANG, Sungsu LIM, Younghee KIM, Yu Jin HWANG, Yong Seo CHO
  • Publication number: 20170354651
    Abstract: This invention provides a method of treating a subject afflicted with a neurodegenerative disease comprising periodic administration of an amount of laquinimod and an amount of fingolimod, wherein the amounts when taken together are effective to treat the subject. Also provided are packages and pharmaceutical compositions comprising laquinimod and fingolimod for treating a subject afflicted with a neurodegenerative disease. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising laquinimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with fingolimod, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising fingolimod for use as an add-on therapy or in combination with laquinimod, for treating said subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Hayden, Liat Hayardeny, David Ladkani
  • Publication number: 20170354652
    Abstract: During clinical trials on patients suffering from neurological disorders, it has been observed that some patients obtain dramatic improvements in motor control and/or higher mental functioning, when they receive a combination of dextromethorphan and quinidine, at suitable dosages. Improved motor control has been exemplified to date by improved ability to swallow and/or speak, among victims of stroke, head injury, or ALS. Improved higher mental functioning has been exemplified better job performance, increased ability to analyze and solve problems, and increased ability to have successful and satisfying interactions with other people. These types of effects can be seen in a relatively brief time period, such as within several days to a week.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Richard A. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170354653
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a dosage regimen using sustained-release buprenorphine formulations to produce therapeutic levels of buprenorphine in patients for the treatment of pain or opioid use disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicants: Indivior UK Limited, Indivior UK Limited
    Inventor: Azmi Nasser
  • Publication number: 20170354654
    Abstract: Disclosed in certain embodiments is an oral dosage form comprising: a therapeutically effective amount of an opioid analgesic; an opioid antagonist; and an irritant in an effective amount to impart an irritating sensation to an abuser upon administration of the dosage form after tampering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Richard Sackler
  • Publication number: 20170354655
    Abstract: Provided are compositions for and methods of treating a B-cell malignancy in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a combination comprising an inhibitor of a BTK inhibitor and a TLR inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Darrin Beaupre, Betty Y. Chang, Hsu-Ping Kuo
  • Publication number: 20170354656
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I) and tautomers and pharmaceutical salts thereof, compositions and formulations containing such compounds, and methods of using and making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Ondrej Baszczynski, Milan Dejmek, Yunfeng Eric Hu, Petr Jansa, Eric Lansdon, Richard L. Mackman, Petr Simon
  • Publication number: 20170354657
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of treating pancreatic cancer and limiting over-expression of oncogenes, activating tumor suppressor genes or regulating signaling proteins in patients comprising administering compounds and pharmaceutical combinations as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Petrus Bekker, Shichang Miao, Israel Charo, Tom Schall
  • Publication number: 20170354658
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to formulations comprising PVP polymer, a dispersion of a compound of Formula I (API), and citric acid, which formulations mitigate the effects of coadministering the compound of Formula I with a proton pump inhibitor compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Lei Zhu, Yvonne Cegielnik, Qun Lu
  • Publication number: 20170354659
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods for improving cognitive function or reducing the anxiety effects of caffeine cravings. Caffeine and theobromine are naturally occurring and are both present in cocoa-derived food products or ingredients. The main substances used in the methods and food products of the invention comprise compounds known to influence the brain—caffeine and theobromine. When present in defined levels per serving, the caffeine and theobromine containing compositions of the invention result in surprising characteristics that can reduce the reliance on caffeine for habitual users, improve blood flow in the brain, and improve cognitive function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Crozier, Malathy Nair, Heather Arentz
  • Publication number: 20170354660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a certain DPP-4 inhibitor for use in combination with metformin in CKD patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas MEINICKE, Maximilian VON EYNATTEN
  • Publication number: 20170354661
    Abstract: It was found that finafloxacin eradicates pathogens from patients suffering from bacterial infections like urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis more quickly than other fluoroquinolones regularly used for the treatment of these patients. Due to the efficacy of finafloxacin reduced treatment durations without increasing the daily dosage of finafloxacin and at the same time no or shorter stays in hospital are realizable, thus improving patient convenience and significantly lowering the costs of hospitalization and treatment. Reduced hospitalization periods do also clearly reduce the risk of nosocomial infections and of generating drug-resistant strains through extended therapy. The inventive treatment regimens comprise an oral finafloxacin administration for 1-5 days or a parenteral finafloxacin administration for 1-5 days for use in the treatment of a complicated urinary tract infection or pyelonephritis. However, a prior short parenteral administration of finafloxacin (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Christine Bentley, Carsten Fischer, Mark Lückermann, Andreas Vente, Sven-Eric Wohlert
  • Publication number: 20170354662
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions for treating or preventing migraine headache and/or symptoms thereof in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of noribogaine, noribogaine derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: DemeRx, Inc.
    Inventor: Holger Weis
  • Publication number: 20170354663
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20170354664
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1 to R4 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD1 and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: FORENDO PHARMA LTD
    Inventors: Leena HIRVELÄ, Pasi KOSKIMIES, Risto Lammintausta, Marjo HAKOLA, Maire ELORANTA
  • Publication number: 20170354665
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions, including unit dosage forms, comprising fine particle abiraterone acetate with or without an antioxidant and or a sequesting agent as well as methods for producing and using such compositions are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: H. William Bosch, Marck Norret, Paul Nemeth, Matt Callahan
  • Publication number: 20170354666
    Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a method for treatment of a lysosomal storage disorder. The method may include administering to a subject in need of such treatment a composition including a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that mediates upregulation of Transcription Factor EB. In one embodiment, the composition includes a fibrate, such as gemfibrozil or fenofibrate. In another embodiment, the composition also includes all-trans retinoic acid or vitamin A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventor: Kalipada Pahan
  • Publication number: 20170354667
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition suitable for oral administration and capable of treating individuals suffering from unipolar disorder, bipolar disorder and/or bipolar disorder with an unhealthy body weight. The composition comprises a combination therapy of minocycline and acetylsalicylic acid delivered in doses that improve metabolic function and/or exert immune-modulating and/or anti-inflammatory effects. Also disclosed is a method for treating individuals suffering from the indicated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne Curtis Drevets, William Robert Yates, Jonathan Bradley Savitz, Sheldon H. Preskorn
  • Publication number: 20170354668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthesis method of preventing the formation of impurities and byproducts in the synthesis of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Teno-DF) used as a medicine for hepatitis B and HIV treatment due to its function to promote bioactivities. In the synthesis method of the present invention, an ion-exchange resin (Dowex 50W hydrogen form, sulfonic acidic cation exchange resin) is used to enhance the yield and purity of the compound. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing an oral dissolving film dosage form in the manufacture of a medicine using the tenofovir compound with high purity obtained by the synthesis method of the present invention as an effective ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: FIRSON
    Inventors: Dong-Jin Kim, Chang-Hui Koo, II-Hee Cho, Sung-Bae Lee, Dong-Hoon Han
  • Publication number: 20170354669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and synucleinopathies, such as dementia with Lewy bodies, Down Syndrome (DS) and associated cognitive disorders, multiple system atrophy, and rare neuroaxonal dystrophies, such as Niemann-Pick type C disease (NPC) and Gaucher's disease comprising administering an inhibitor to disrupt the interaction between A? or ?S and neuronal lipids. The invention further relates to assays for identifying agents that reduce interaction between A? or ?S and neuronal lipids. Lastly, the invention relates to methods and compositions for intranasal administration of fatty acids or lipids containing fatty acid acyl chains of dietary lipids for promoting central nervous system health and/or prevention or treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventor: LAURA MCINTIRE
  • Publication number: 20170354670
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, a topical fluid application apparatus comprising a solution of glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; an article of manufacture that is damp or impregnated with a solution of glucosamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a kit comprising the topical fluid application apparatus and/or the article of manufacture disclosed; and methods of using the topical fluid application apparatus, the article of manufacture, and/or the kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Vital Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: David H. Schwartz, Steven M. Weisman
  • Publication number: 20170354671
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of treating an intraocular disorder in a mammal, the method comprising administering to the mammal a Very Late Antigen-4 (VLA-4) antagonist for the treatment of selected ocular disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Eirini Iliaki, Anthony P. Adamis, Joan W. Miller, Evangelos S. Gragoudas
  • Publication number: 20170354672
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a nanoparticle composition comprising tRNA and an aminolipid delivery compound. The aminolipid delivery compound may be a dendrimer, dendron, or dendritic lipid, a polymer such as a polyamide or polyester, or a lipid with one or more hydrophobic components. In some embodiments, these compositions may be administered to a patient to treat a genetic disease or disorder such as cystic fibrosis, Duchene muscular dystrophy, or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Daniel J. Siegwart, Philip J. Thomas, Arthur E. Johnson, Michael J. Torres, Jason B. Miller
  • Publication number: 20170354673
    Abstract: An oligonucleotide having a nucleotide residue or a nucleoside residue represented by formula (I) {wherein X1 is an oxygen atom or the like, R1 is formula (IIA) (wherein R5A is halogen or the like, and R6A is a hydrogen atom or the like), formula (IVA) (wherein Y3A is a nitrogen atom or the like, and Y4A is CH or the like), or the like, R2 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxy, halogen, or optionally substituted lower alkoxy, and R3 is a hydrogen atom or the like, or formula (VI) (wherein n2 is 1, 2 or 3)} at the 5? end thereof, wherein the nucleotide residue or the nucleoside residue binds to an adjacent nucleotide residue through the oxygen atom at position 3, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumikazu SHINOHARA, Asana MAKINO, Junichiro YAMAMOTO, Takahiro NAKAJIMA, Taiji OASHI, Michihiko SUZUKI, Jun-ichi SAITO, Tomoyuki NISHIKAWA, Masayoshi NAKOJI, Yuichi TAKAHASHI, Yasuo KOUDA
  • Publication number: 20170354674
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting or reducing inflammation in a mammal comprises administering MCP or similar Gal-3 binding moiety with honokiol in a range of about 8-10:1, by weight, MCP to honokiol. By pursuing complimentary pathways, a synergistic combination is achieved, where the reduction or degree of inflammation inhibition is greater than would be expected by the added administration of these two agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: ECONUGENICS, INC.
    Inventor: ISAAC ELIAZ
  • Publication number: 20170354675
    Abstract: Provided is a compound in which a group derived from chondroitin sulfate and a group derived from a steroid are covalently bonded together via a spacer represented by general formula (I). In the formula, m represents an integer of 0 or 1. Here, if m=0, R1 represents a group selected from the group consisting of electron-donating groups and steric hindrance groups. If m=1, R1 represents a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, electron-donating groups and steric hindrance groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Seikagaku Corporation
    Inventors: Muneto Narita, Takahiro Hatanaka, Yuko Yoshida