Patents Issued in December 28, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170367998
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of inhibiting the development or progression of a thioesterase deficiency disorder in a mammal by the administration of a compound that functionally mimics the enzymatic activity of all thioesterases in mammals. Such thioesterase deficiency disorders include cancers and adult- or infant-neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). The invention also provides small molecule mimics of thioesterases useful in the methods of the invention and pharmaceutical compositions containing the therapeutically effective compounds and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Anil Baran MUKHERJEE, Chinmoy SARKAR, Zhongjian ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170367999
    Abstract: Dapsone and dapsone/adapalene compositions can be useful for treating a variety of dermatological conditions. The compositions of this disclosure include dapsone and/or adapalene in a polymeric viscosity builder. Subject compositions can be adjusted to optimize the dermal delivery profile of dapsone to effectively treat dermatological conditions and improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical products applied to the skin. Use of the polymeric viscosity builder provides compositions with increased concentrations of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether relative to compositions without the polymeric viscosity builder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin S. Warner, Ajay P. Parashar, Vijaya Swaminathan, Varsha Bhatt
  • Publication number: 20170368000
    Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions of epinephrine for delivery to the nasal mucosa and methods of treating a subject in acute severe anaphylaxis, bronchospasm or during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The composition further comprising agents, that either prevent localized degradation of epinephrine or enhance its absorption in the nasal mucosa to counter anaphylactic effects, symptoms or complications in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: G2B Pharma Inc.
    Inventor: Nigel Ten Fleming
  • Publication number: 20170368001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable compositions comprising a sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator, suitable for use as a dosage form. The S1P receptor modulators are typically sphingosine analogues, such as 2-substituted 2-amino-propane-1,3-diol or 2-amino-propanol derivatives, e.g. a compound comprising a group of formula Y.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Colleen Ruegger, Michael Ambuhl
  • Publication number: 20170368002
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ?-galactosylceramide (?-GalCer) analogs and compositions thereof, methods of activating invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells using said analogs, methods of treating diseases by activating iNKT cells using said analogs, and combination therapy of said analogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Vincenzo Cerundolo, Gurdyal S. Besra, Liam R. Cox
  • Publication number: 20170368003
    Abstract: This invention is directed to pyrrole, pyrazole, imidazole, triazole, and morpholine based selective androgen receptor degrader (SARD) compounds including heterocyclic anilide rings and their synthetic precursors, R-isomers, and non-hydroxylated and/or non-chiral propanamides, and pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof in treating prostate cancer, advanced prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer, triple negative breast cancer, other cancers expressing the androgen receptor, androgenic alopecia or other hyperandrogenic dermal diseases, Kennedy's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and uterine fibroids, and to methods for reducing the levels of androgen receptor-full length (AR-FL) including pathogenic or resistance mutations, AR-splice variants (AR-SV), and pathogenic polyglutamine (polyQ) polymorphisms of AR in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ramesh NARAYANAN, Duane D. MILLER, Thamarai PONNUSAMY, Dong-Jin HWANG, Yali HE
  • Publication number: 20170368004
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of disorders associated with fluid retention or salt overload, such as heart failure (in particular, congestive heart failure), chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, liver disease, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma agonist-induced fluid retention. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of hypertension. The present disclosure is also directed to compounds and methods for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract disorders, including the treatment or reduction of pain associated with gastrointestinal tract disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Noah BELL, Christopher CARRERAS, Michael Robert LEADBETTER, Jason Gustaf LEWIS, Jeffrey W. JACOBS, Irina DOTSENKO, Dean DRAGOLI, Ying HE, Andrew KING, Matthew SIEGEL
  • Publication number: 20170368005
    Abstract: The present technology is directed to compounds, compositions, medicaments, and methods related to the treatment of cancers expressing PSMA. The compounds are of Formulas I & II or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present technology is especially well-suited for use in treating prostate cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: John W. Babich, James M. Kelly, Alejandro Amor-Coarasa, Shashikanth Ponnala
  • Publication number: 20170368006
    Abstract: The present invention provides use of taurine in prevention and/or treatment of diseases induced by viruses of genus coronavirus and/or genus rotavirus, for example, porcine epidemic diarrhea, porcine transmissible gastroenteritis, rotavirus diarrhea and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: GENIFARM LABORATORIES INC, GUANG ZHOU YUAN TU BIOLOGICAL ANG CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yongdong WANG, Jiyuan CAO, Shifa ZHU, Wen CHENG, Zhipeng HUANG
  • Publication number: 20170368007
    Abstract: The invention provides 1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same for treating liver disorders, in particular those requiring the reduction of plasma level of biochemical markers such as aminotransferases. The 1,3-diphenylprop-2-en-1-one derivatives of General Formula (I) have hepatoprotective properties and can be used in methods for treating liver disorders involving the pathological disruption, inflammation, degeneration, and/or proliferation of liver cells, such as liver fibrosis or fatty liver disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Raphael DARTEIL, Rémy HANF, Dean HUM, Ingrid DUFOUR
  • Publication number: 20170368008
    Abstract: A method of delivering a daily dose of hydroxycitric acid in the form of a salt as a single bolus that is as effective or more so than the same amount of active delivered via two or three administrations (b.i.d. or t.i.d.) using current delivery modalities. The method reduces the rate of occurrence of common adverse events with hydroxycitric acid salts, and reduces the occurrence of reverse effects on diets high in fat and/or alcohol. The method improves the uptake of the active compound thereby reducing the dose required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: GLYKON TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Dallas L. CLOUATRE, Daniel E. CLOUATRE, Brad J. DOUGLASS
  • Publication number: 20170368009
    Abstract: The present application discloses an efficient process for the preparation of N-acetyl-L-cysteine amide (NACA) starting with N-acetyl-L-cysteine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: John C. Warner, Srinavasa Cheruku, Sambaiah Thota, John W. Lee
  • Publication number: 20170368010
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA R&D IP, LLC
    Inventors: Adam D. Hughes, Erik Fenster, Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Edmund J. Moran
  • Publication number: 20170368011
    Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides novel isoprenyl compounds capable of effectively modulating inflammatory responses and pharmaceutical, cosmetic, cosmeceutical and topical compositions comprising these isoprenyl compounds. Anti-inflammatory compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing diseases or conditions associated with inflammation. Proinflammatory compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing diseases or conditions associated with suppression of inflammatory responses. Thus, the present invention also provides methods useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions associated with inflammation as well as methods useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions associated with suppression of inflammatory responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: SIGNUM BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffry B. Stock, Maxwell Stock, Keshava Rapole, Seung-Yub Lee, Michael Voronkov, Eduardo Perez, Joel Gordon, Shuyi Chen, Jinglong Chen
  • Publication number: 20170368012
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, and kits useful for treating pulmonary conditions are provided herein. Such compositions can contain synergizing amounts of a non-specific phosphodiesterase inhibitor, such as a methylxanthine, in combination with leucine and/or a leucine metabolite, and resveratrol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Zemel, Brooke Baggett, Antje Bruckbauer
  • Publication number: 20170368013
    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: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Novas, Rui (Ray) Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170368014
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are crystalline forms of (N,N-Diethylcarbamoyl)methyl methyl (2E)but-2-ene-1,4-dioate, which is a prodrug of methyl hydrogen fumarate. Crystalline form 1, Crystalline form 2, Crystalline 3, and Crystalline form 4 are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Chen Mao, Randall A. Scheuerman, Sami Karaborni
  • Publication number: 20170368015
    Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a compound that can be utilized as an antiviral agent, in particular as an anti-RNA viral agent, and especially as an anti-RS viral agent. The invention provides a compound indicated by Formula (1), wherein R1 each independently represent hydrogen, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 alkoxyl, C1-C6 halogenoalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C6 alkylamino, C2-C5 alkenyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted aryl; R2 each independently represent hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 halogenoalkyl, C2-C5 alkenyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic group; and one or more R1 may be present in the same ring, an isomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture of these. The compounds provided by the invention are useful as drugs for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases by virus, especially RS virus, and in particular infectious diseases in the lower airways (e.g., bronchiolitis, pneumonia, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION CHIBA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hiroshi SHIRASAWA, Takayoshi ARAI, Yutaka TAMURA, Kengo SAITO, Akiko SUGANAMI, Yoshifumi OHNO, Akira YANAGISAWA, Shoji MATSUMOTO, Tetsuhiro NEMOTO, Ouji WATANABE
  • Publication number: 20170368016
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating soft tissue calcification in a subject, comprising a step of administering to said subject an effective amount of ferric organic compound, such as ferric citrate. The claimed methods may prevent, reverse, delay or stabilize soft tissue calcification in a subject having chronic kidney disease. Affected soft tissue calcification includes soft tissue calcification in the joint, skin, eye, in cardiovascular system such as heart valve, myocardium, coronary arteries and arteriole, or in internal organs such as kidney and lung.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Keith CHAN, Winston TOWN, Shou Shan CHIANG
  • Publication number: 20170368017
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibacterial compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as antimicrobials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A.
    Inventors: Rosella OMBRATO, Barbara GAROFALO, Giorgina MANGANO, Alessandra CAPEZZONE DE JOANNON, Gaia CORSO, Gabriele MAGARO', Guido FURLOTTI, Tommaso IACOANGELI
  • Publication number: 20170368018
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use that include an ellagic acid dihydrate compound that assists in increasing glucose uptake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: HALO LIFE SCIENCE, LLC
    Inventor: Michael REYES
  • Publication number: 20170368019
    Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of medicine and chemical industry, and particularly relates to multiple crystal forms of scutellarin aglycone and preparation thereof. The invention also relates to use of said crystal forms of scutellarin aglycone in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing and/or treating a cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic arthritis or stroke sequelae, etc. The crystal forms of scutellarin aglycone according to the invention have good stability, and can solve the problems concerning poor oral absorption and low bioavailability of scutellarin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Zeren WANG, Jun XU, Minghui WANG, Zhaoyun ZHU, Jingkun WANG, Shuangxi MEI, Wenqiang SUN, Tao CUI
  • Publication number: 20170368020
    Abstract: Oral compositions provide delivery of cannabinoids to a subject. The oral compare chewable, fast- or slow-dissolving once placed in the mouth of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Estey, William O. Brisben
  • Publication number: 20170368021
    Abstract: Methods and products of processes result in novel medicated food items including produce items. Cannabinoids from marijuana plants, including THC, CBD and CBC are infused with fresh fruits and vegetables, resulting in an innovative approach combining cannabinoid ingestion with healthy eating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Walker Atkinson, Megan Costello
  • Publication number: 20170368022
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for extracting cannabinoids from plant materials. The process comprises providing a pressurizable extraction vessel having a rotatable drum with baffles, along with providing a solvent permeable filter bag. The plant material is placed within the filter bag, and the filter bag containing the plant material is placed within the extraction vessel. The extraction vessel is then filled with subcritical liquid carbon dioxide and rotated to so that the plant material is in contact with the liquid carbon dioxide. After a selected period of time, the liquid carbon dioxide solvent containing the cannabinoid extracted from the plant material is removed from the vessel, and sent to a separator. The separator separates the cannabinoid from the liquid carbon dioxide solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Nelson W. Sorbo, Jon R. Turner, Jon Wikstrom
  • Publication number: 20170368023
    Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of neoplastic diseases, fluke infestations and Lyme disease, comprising compounds capable of providing dihydroartemesinin and a medium chain triglyceride formulated for transmucosal sublingual, buccal or nasal delivery, especially by a spray. Also provided are delivery devices containing the compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: LondonPharma Ltd.
    Inventor: Calvin John Ross
  • Publication number: 20170368024
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating glaucoma by restoring the filtration capabilities of the endothelial lining of Schlemm's canal are provided. More particularly, methods of lowering intraocular pressure are disclosed, where a subject in need of such treatment is administered a therapeutically effective amount of a composition. In various embodiments, the composition may include tyrosine or L-DOPA conjugated to an ascorbic acid, an enzyme, a nucleic acid encoding an enzyme, or trabecular meshwork cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Richard A. Hill
  • Publication number: 20170368025
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for treating hyperuricemia and related disorders, comprising co-therapy with canagliflozin and probenecid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Rothenberg, Douglas K. Ways
  • Publication number: 20170368026
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that use proline, serine and threonine to promote healing of the intestinal mucosa. A therapeutically effective amount of proline, serine and threonine is administered to an individual in need thereof, for example a human or other mammal, such as an individual that has damaged intestinal mucosa. The methods and compositions can promote mucosal healing, restore gut barrier function, repair intestinal epithelial cells, promote protection of the colonic epithelium, and/or promote the replenishment of goblet cells in the intestinal and colonic mucosa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Magali Faure, Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Mohamed Nabil Bosco, Viral Brahmbhatt, Denis Breuille
  • Publication number: 20170368027
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. The Compositions and methods are suitable in the prevention or postponement of a relapse in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Stephanie Blum-Sperisen, Magali Faure, Denis Breuille, Emil Chuang
  • Publication number: 20170368028
    Abstract: Disclosed are a compound, a stereisomer and a tautomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a solvate or a prodrug thereof, which can be used for preventing or treating a ROR? mediated disease. The compound has the structural formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: BEIJING HANMI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hai Xue, Tao Zhao, Mi Young Cha, Maengsup Kim
  • Publication number: 20170368029
    Abstract: Compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof are described. The compounds relate to and/or have application(s) in (among others) the fields of drug discovery, pharmacotherapy, physiology and organic chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Franco J. Duarte, Neel K. Anand, Wen Zhang, Pankaj Sharma, Devendrapratap Singh
  • Publication number: 20170368030
    Abstract: Novel dihydropyrazole derivatives of formula (I) wherein L, R, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, X1, X2, X3, X4, Y, m and n have the meaning according to the claims, are positive allosteric modulators of the FSH receptor, and can be employed, inter alia, for the treatment of fertility disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Henry YU, Thomas E. RICHARDSON, Robert James FOGLESONG, Lizbeth Celeste DESELM, Andreas GOUTOPOULOS
  • Publication number: 20170368031
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to solid dispersion formulations comprising an NS5A inhibitor compound, elbasvir (dimethyl N,N?-([(6S)-6-phenylindolo [1,2- c][1,3]benzoxazine-3,10-diyl]bis {1H-imidazole-5,2-diyl-(2S)-pyrrolidine-2,1-diyl[(2S)-3-methyl-l-oxobutane-1,2-diyl]})di-carbamate), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable polymer, and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable surfactant. The present disclosure is also directed to solid dispersion formulations, blended compositions and pharmaceutical dosage forms containing or made from these solid dispersion formulations, and the methods for making these solid dispersion formulations, blended compositions and pharmaceutical dosage forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Agam SHETH, Pavithra SUNDARARAJAN, Elise MILLER, Justin David MOSER, Adam J SOCIA, Angela M WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20170368032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutic agents suitable for use in the treatment of mammalian disease and in particular to novel therapeutic agents suitable for use in the treatment of microbial infection in mammals. The present invention further relates to the use of pharmaceutical compositions comprising said agents in the treatment of medical conditions in mammals, in particular in the treatment of microbial infection. The agents and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are of particular relevance in the treatment of diseases associated with antibiotic-resistant microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Kamil Önder, Roelf Datema, Dale Mitchell, Ivan Kondratov
  • Publication number: 20170368033
    Abstract: The present application describes a two-step drug delivery formulation comprising a high affinity interaction between a drug conjugate and a compound, followed by introduction of a second compound with higher affinity to the drug conjugate to facilitate drug release. Delivery methods and specific interactions are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Wylie, Vincent Huynh
  • Publication number: 20170368034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula (I) or tautomers thereof having pharmacological activity, processes for its preparation, pharmaceutical compositions and their use in the treatment of certain parasitic certain parasitic protozoal infections such as malaria, in particular infection by Plasmodium falciparum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Beatriz DIAZ HERNANDEZ, Pilar FERNANDEZ VELANDO, David Matthew WILSON
  • Publication number: 20170368035
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to 5,5-bicyclic oxazole compounds which are antagonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Scott D. Kuduk, Nigel Liverton, Thomas S. Reger, Jason W. Skudlarek
  • Publication number: 20170368036
    Abstract: A method for treating AR+ breast cancer in a subject comprising administering to the subject an AR agonist (e.g., SARMs such as RAD140), or in combination with one or more therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of cdk4/6 inhibitors, m-TOR inhibitors, PI3k inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, BCL-2 inhibitors, and MCL-1 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Gary HATTERSLEY, Jamal SAEH, Ziyang YU, Chris MILLER, Teeru BIHANI
  • Publication number: 20170368037
    Abstract: It is intended to provide a novel pharmaceutical composition that can promote fibrinolysis. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for the promotion of fibrinolysis, comprising edoxaban or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the compound or the salt. The present invention further provides a pharmaceutical composition for the promotion of fibrinolysis, comprising edoxaban or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a hydrate of the compound or the salt and further comprising a TAFIa inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 25, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Taketoshi Furugori, Yoshiyuki Morishima
  • Publication number: 20170368038
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptors (FXRs) using compounds of Formula (I) or (II). In particular, the invention provides for the use of compounds of Formula (I) or (II), or a stereoisomer, enantionmer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for treating or preventing liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Badman, LIoyd B. Klickstein, Bryan Laffitte
  • Publication number: 20170368039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and compositions for the inhibition of NAMPT, their synthesis, applications and antidotes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicants: Forma TM, LLC, Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: BAIR W. Kenneth, Timm R. BAUMEISTER, Alexandre J. BUCKMELTER, Karl H. CLODFELTER, Peter DRAGOVICH, Francis GOSSELIN, Bingsong HAN, Jian LIN, Dominic J. REYNOLDS, Bruce ROTH, Chase C. SMITH, Zhongguo WANG, Po-Wai YUEN, Xiaozhang ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20170368040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing substances with antiviral activity, in particular the integrase inhibitors dolutegravir and cabotegravir and analogues thereof, as well as intermediates useful in the processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d.
    Inventors: Nenad Maras, Lovro Selic, Anja Cusak
  • Publication number: 20170368041
    Abstract: Methods of treating, preventing or managing antecedent hematologic disorders, such as myelodysplastic syndrome, including chronic myelomonocytic leukemia are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of SNS-595. Also provided are methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. In certain embodiments, the method of treatment comprise administering SNS-595 in combination with cytarabine. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Glenn Michelson
  • Publication number: 20170368042
    Abstract: Methods for preparing suspensions of active pharmaceutical ingredients for ensuing drug delivery. The suspension may include a mixture of a relatively low dosage API and a relatively high dosage API or a mixture of an API with a suitable excipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Hong DIXON, Larry A. CABELL, Joseph A. McDONOUGH
  • Publication number: 20170368043
    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: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Petrus Bekker, Shichang Miao, Israel Charo, Tom Schall
  • Publication number: 20170368044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Pim kinase inhibitor compound that can be used alone or in a pharmaceutical combination. One such combination comprises (a) a JAK inhibitor compound, (b) a Pim kinase inhibitor compound, and optionally, at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for simultaneous, separate or sequential use, in particular for the treatment of a myeloid neoplasm or leukemia; a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a combination; the use of such a combination for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of myeloid neoplasm or leukemia; a commercial package or product comprising such a combination as a combined preparation for simultaneous, separate or sequential use; and to a method of treatment of a mammal, especially a human.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Zhu Alexander Cao, Abdel Saci, K. Gary J. Vanasse, Joseph Daniel Growney
  • Publication number: 20170368045
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compositions, methods and kits for regulating energy metabolism. In one aspect, the invention provides for compositions that comprise a combination of (a) branched chain amino acids, such as leucine, and (b) vitamin B6, or any precursors or metabolites of (a) or (b). These combinations may be synergistic and/or effective for reducing weight or adipose volume. In another aspect, the invention provides for methods of regulating energy metabolism by the administration of one or more compositions comprising branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6. The invention also provides for kits comprising compositions of branched chain amino acids and vitamin B6 packaged in an oral dose form with usage instructions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Zemel, E. Douglas Grindstaff, II
  • Publication number: 20170368046
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating conditions including chronic pelvic pain, in which there are palpable trigger points of local areas of muscle restriction and spasticity that recreate or refer pain of patients complaints upon palpation, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, pelvic floor myalgia, pelvic floor dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, levator ani syndrome, coccygodynia, prostatodynia, piriformis syndrome, anal sphincter pain, bowel movement pain, post bowel movement pain, ejaculatory pain, post ejaculatory pain, sitting pain, post bowel movement pain, rectal pain, tailbone pain, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, urinary hesitancy, post urinary pain, overactive bladder, perineal pain, penile pain, vaginismus, anismus, sexual dysfunction, reduced level of ejaculate or reduced penile erection, myofascial pain in muscle tissue of a patient who has one or more trigger points in the muscle tissue, or the pain/sensitivity of pelvic floor muscle trigger points and specific areas of myofascial restriction detected
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: David WISE
  • Publication number: 20170368047
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to immune adjuvants containing IAP inhibitors, including Smac mimetics. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines containing an IAP inhibitor and an antigen. Methods of enhancing an immune response by administration of an IAP inhibitor, methods of treating or preventing cancer, methods of treating or preventing infections, methods of treating autoimmune disorders, and methods of potentiating cytokine or antibody production are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Leigh ZAWEL, Christopher S. STRAUB, Brant G. FIRESTONE, Glenn DRANOFF, Michael DOUGAN