Patents Issued in May 1, 2018
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Patent number: 9957260Abstract: An organic metal complex represented by the following general formula is useful as a light emitting material for an organic electroluminescent device and others. X represents O, S or —N(R7)—; Y represents O, S or —N(—SO2—R8)—; R1 to R8 represent H, an alkyl group or an aryl group; at least one of Z1 and Z2 represents a phenoxazin-10-yl group, a phenothiazin-10-yl group, a phenazin-10-yl group, etc.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: KYUSHU UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION, NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN CHEMICAL CO., LTD., DYDEN CO.Inventors: Yumi Sakai, Hiroshi Miyazaki, Chihaya Adachi, Naoto Noutsuka
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Patent number: 9957261Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds TAAR receptor antagonists of formula I wherein X, R, L, Ar and R1 are as described herein, compositions containing compounds of formula I, methods of manufacture of compounds of formula I and methods of treating psychiatric disorders with compounds of formula I.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Hoffman-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Giuseppe Cecere, Guido Galley, Annick Goergler, Roger Norcross, Philippe Pflieger, Alina Tirla, Philipp Schmid
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Patent number: 9957262Abstract: Provided are a compound represented by formula (I) or (II), a salt thereof, or solvates of the compound and salt, having an analgesic effect and high metabolic stability. Further provided are the following: an analgesic obtained from the compound, a salt thereof, or solvates of the compound and salt; a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, a salt thereof, or solvates of the compound and salt; an analgesic treatment method using the compound, a salt thereof, or solvates of the compound and salt; and a use of the compound, a salt thereof, or solvates of the compound and salt, in the production of an analgesic composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: National University Corporation Chiba UniversityInventor: Hiromitsu Takayama
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Patent number: 9957263Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. The compounds are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and AIDS. Pharmaceutical compositions comprised of one or more compounds of formula (I) are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Yujia Dai, Steven D. Fidanze, Lisa Hasvold, James Holms, Dachun Liu, William McClellan, Keith McDaniel, Jasmina Marjanovic, George Sheppard, Le Wang
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Patent number: 9957264Abstract: The instant invention provides compounds of Formula (I) which are JAK inhibitors, and as such are useful for the treatment of JAK-mediated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, COPD and cancer.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Matthew Lloyd Childers, Peter Fuller, David Guerin, Jason David Katz, Qinglin Pu, Mark E. Scott, Christopher F. Thompson, Michelle Martinez, Danielle Falcone, Luis Torres, Yongqi Deng, Ravi Kurukulasuriya, Hongbo Zeng, Yunfeng Bai, Norman Kong, Yumei Liu, Zhixiang Zheng
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Patent number: 9957265Abstract: Provided are compounds of Formula I, a JAK inhibitor, and use thereof for the treatment of JAK-mediated diseases by the application.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Christopher Dinsmore, Peter Fuller, David Guerin, Christopher F. Thompson, Qinglin Pu, Mark E. Scott, Jason David Katz, Ravi Kurukulasuriya, Joshua T. Close, Danielle Falcone, Jason Brubaker, Hongbo Zeng, Yunfeng Bai, Jianmin Fu, Norman Kong, Yumei Liu, Zhixiang Zheng
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Patent number: 9957266Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that may be used for binding and imaging tau aggregates and related beta-sheet aggregates including, for example, beta-amyloid aggregates or alpha-synuclein aggregates.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Luca Gobbi, Henner Knust, Matthias Koerner, Dieter Muri
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Patent number: 9957267Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are somatostatin modulators, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders that would benefit from modulation of somatostatin activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: CRINETICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Yunfei Zhu, Jian Zhao, Zhiyong Chen
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Patent number: 9957268Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrrolopyridinones and substituted pyrazolopyridinones which are inhibitors of BET proteins such as BRD2, BRD3, BRD4, and BRD-t and are useful in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Incyte CorporationInventors: Andrew P. Combs, Thomas P. Maduskuie, Jr., Nikoo Falahatpisheh
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Patent number: 9957269Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain C-6 spirocarbocyclic iminothiadiazine compounds, including compounds Formula (I): or a tautomer thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds and said tautomers, wherein R1A, R1B, R2A, R2B, R2, R3, RN, ring A, RA, m, ring B, RB, and n are as defined herein. The novel compounds of the invention are useful as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related thereto. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use, including for the possible treatment of Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Jared N. Cumming, Jack D. Scott
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Patent number: 9957270Abstract: The present invention relates to fused pyrimidine-based hydroxamate compounds of formula (I), comprising a hydroxamate group, that are inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) and kinases. More particularly, the present invention relates to hydroxamate substituted purine or 5H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds and uses of these compounds in the treatment of disorders/conditions/diseases involving, relating to or associated with enzymes having histone deacetylase, non-histone deacetylase and kinase activities/functions and/or via unspecified/multi-targeted mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCHInventors: Haishan Wang, Dizhong Chen, Chang Kai Soh
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Patent number: 9957271Abstract: Provided herein are novel substituted bicyclic aza-heterocycle sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLCInventors: Rebecca L. Casaubon, Radha Narayan, Christopher Oalmann, Chi B. Vu
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Patent number: 9957272Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-hydroxypyrrolidine compounds of the general formula (1) which are inhibitors of 5?-methylthioadenosine phosphorylase or 5?-methylthioadenosine nucleosidase. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in the treatment of diseases or conditions in which it is desirable to inhibit 5?-methylthioadenosine phosphorylase or 5?-methylthioadenosine nucleosidase including cancer, and to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: Victoria Link Limited, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc.Inventors: Gary Brian Evans, Alistair Ian Longshaw, Vern L. Schramm, Peter Charles Tyler
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Patent number: 9957273Abstract: 5-substituted-7-[4-(2-pyridyl)phenylmethylamino]-3-isopropylpyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidines are potent inhibitors of protein kinases, especially cyclin-dependent kinases such as CDK2 and CDK5, and display antileukemic, pro-apoptotic, antiangiogenic and anticancer activities. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation, to pharmaceutical compositions and to their use as medicaments, particularly in the treatment of disorders involving cell proliferation, apoptosis, angiogenesis and inflammation, such as leukemia and metastatic solid cancer.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: USTAV EXPERIMENTALNI BOTANIKY AV CR, V.V.I.Inventors: Libor Havlicek, Antonin Sturc, Vladimir Krystof, Radek Jorda, Tomas Pospisil, Stefan Zahler, Angelika Vollmar, Miroslav Strnad
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Patent number: 9957274Abstract: Compounds having a structure of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, n, and m are as defined herein and are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods for treating various EED-related conditions or diseases, including cancer, by administration of such compounds are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AbbVie Inc.Inventors: Michael R. Michaelides, Michael L. Curtin, Huan-Qiu Li, Marina A Pliushchev, Ying Wang, Hongyu H. Zhao, Richard F. Clark, Alan S. Florjancic, Zhiqin Ji, Mariazel Torrent, Ramzi F. Sweis, Anil Vasudevan, Justin D. Dietrich
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Patent number: 9957275Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula I or Formula II: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester, thereof, as described herein. The compounds and compositions thereof are useful for treating Pneumovirinae virus infections. The compounds, compositions, and methods provided are particularly useful for the treatment of Human respiratory syncytial virus infections.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kerim Babaoglu, Constantine G. Boojamra, Eugene J. Eisenberg, Hon Chung Hui, Richard L. Mackman, Jay P. Parrish, Michael Sangi, Oliver L. Saunders, Dustin Siegel, David Sperandio, Hai Yang
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Patent number: 9957276Abstract: Compounds of formulae I, II or III, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful as CDK inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: GI Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Francis X. Tavares, Jay C. Strum
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Patent number: 9957277Abstract: The present invention provides synthesis, pharmaceutically acceptable formulations and uses of compounds in accordance with Formula I, or a stereoisomer, tautomer or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. For Formula I compounds X, Y, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the specification. The inventive Formula I compounds are inhibitors of eIF4A and find utility in any number of therapeutic applications, including but not limited to treatment of inflammation and various cancers.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: eFFECTOR Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Justin T. Ernst, Siegfried H. Reich, Paul A. Sprengeler, Chinh Viet Tran, Garrick Kenneth Packard, Alan X. Xiang, Christian Nilewski, Theo Michels
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Patent number: 9957278Abstract: Compounds of formula I, including their salts, as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds are set forth. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Tao Wang, Kyle J. Eastman, Zhongxing Zhang, Kyle E. Parcella, John F. Kadow
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Patent number: 9957279Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for preparation of 9-halo-3-(2-haloacetyl)-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[c,g]chromen-8(9H)-one of Formula I, which is an intermediate in the preparation of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LAURUS LABS LIMITEDInventors: Kirshna R. Yalamareddy, Clifton Leigh, Sankar Subramanian, Stephen Mccarron, Omar Depaolis, Lyndon Marble
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Patent number: 9957280Abstract: A chemical compound is provided having a structure that includes at least one donor moiety covalently bonded to at least one acceptor moiety. For example, the compound may include an indolocarbazole moiety covalently bonded to at least one furylpyridine moiety. The compound may exhibit thermally activated delayed fluorescence and an accompanying ?EST of no greater than about 0.25 eV. The compound finds use in OLED display technology.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun Sik Chae, David P. McMahon, Troy Van Voorhis, Ohyun Kwon, Seong Ik Hong, Soonok Jeon
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Patent number: 9957281Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from RSV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an RSV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Shook, In Jong Kim, Thomas P. Blaisdell, Jianming Yu, Joseph Panarese, Yat Sun Or
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Patent number: 9957282Abstract: The present invention includes crystalline forms of 2-(4-Methyl-[1,4]diazepan-1-yl)-5-oxo-5H-7-thia-1,11b-diaza-benzo[c]fluorene-6-carboxylic acid (5-methyl-pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)-amide and crystalline forms of salts and/or solvates of 2-(4-Methyl-[1,4]diazepan-1-yl)-5-oxo-5H-7-thia-1,11b-diaza-benzo[c]fluorene-6-carboxylic acid (5-methyl-pyrazin-2-ylmethyl)-amide. Furthermore, the present invention provides compositions comprising the crystalline forms and therapeutic use of the crystalline forms and the compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SENHWA BIOSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: David M. Ryckman, Iching Grace Yu, Hshiou-ting Liu
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Patent number: 9957283Abstract: Novel processes, and intermediates, for making alkylated arylpiperazine and alkylated arylpiperidine compounds of the general formulas (I) and (VII), respectively wherein, R1 and R2 are individually selected from hydrogen, alkyl, substituted or alkyl; n=0, 1, or 2; Y=NR3R4, OR5, or SR5, where R3 and R4 are individually selected from acyl or sulfonyl, and where R5 is aryl or heteroaryl, or heterocyclic; and Ar is an aryl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclic compound.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Daniel J. Coughlin, Jeremy C. Wilt, Da-Ming Gou, Steven Collier
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Patent number: 9957284Abstract: A method and catalysts for increasing the overall mass transfer rate of acid gas scrubbing solids is disclosed. Various catalyst compounds for that purpose are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Cameron A. Lippert, Kunlei Liu, Christine Marie Brandewie, Joseph Eugene Remias, Moushumi Sarma
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Patent number: 9957285Abstract: A separating material superior to conventional separating materials, and a separation method are provided, with which 1,3-butadiene is selectively separated and recovered from a mixed gas including 1,3-butadiene and C4 hydrocarbons other than 1,3-butadiene. A metal complex, which comprises a dicarboxylic acid compound (I) (see (I) below) represented by general formula (I), an ion of a metal such as beryllium, and a dipyridyl compound (II) represented by general formula (II), namely L-Z-L (II) (see L below), is characterized by including, as the dipyridyl compound (II), at least two different dipyridyl compounds (II). The metal complex is used as a 1,3-butadiene separating material. Formula (I) L is represented by any of the compounds below.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventors: Keisuke Kishida, Yoshihiro Watanabe, Yoshikuni Okumura
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Patent number: 9957286Abstract: This invention describes the methodology to produce solid heterogeneous chiral organocatalysts that can be used in condensation reactions. The catalysts can be recovered in a simple manner by filtration and can also be reused.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Universidad de GuanajuatoInventors: Ignacio Rene Galindo Esquivel, Juan Manuel Juarez Ruiz, Orlando Regalado Oliva
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Patent number: 9957287Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to novel methods of treating type-1 or type-2 diabetes by inactivating TLR2 and TLR4 genes together in cells capable of producing insulin and/or regenerating ? cells, and providing the cells to a subject in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: Ling Qi, Shengyi Sun, Yewei Ji
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Patent number: 9957288Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which can be used to control plant development. Indeed, the present invention discloses a new class of pyrabactin analogues which have a physiological effect on—for example—seed germination, and/or stomatal closure, and/or have developmental effects on root and shoot development and organogenesis. Hence, the latter compounds can be used to control plant development such as—for example—increasing the tolerance of plants to drought stress or to control physiological phenomena such as pre-harvest sprouting, tolerance to pathogens etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Universiteit GentInventors: Christian Stevens, Danny Geelen, Thomas Heugebaert, Inge Verstraeten
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Patent number: 9957289Abstract: The present invention encompasses compounds and methods for treating and preventing bacterial infections specifically urinary tract infections and those caused by bacteria containing type 1 pili and FimH. The present invention also encompasses compounds and methods for treating inflammatory bowel disease specifically Crohn's Disease.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYInventors: James W. Janetka, Zhenfu Han, Scott Hultgren, Jerry Pinkner, Corinne Cusumano
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Patent number: 9957290Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of amphotericin B (AmB) characterized by improved therapeutic index compared to AmB. The AmB derivatives include C16 ureas, carbamates, and amides according to Formula (I); C3?-substituted C16 ureas, carbamates, and amides according to Formula (II); C16 acyls according to Formula (III); C2?epi-C16 ureas, carbamates, and amides according to Formula (IV); and C16 oxazolidinone derivatives according to Formula (V). Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the AmB derivatives, and therapeutic methods of using the AmB derivatives.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Sfunga Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Martin D. Burke, Arun P. Thottumkara, Kevin T. Mellem, Zachary K. Sweeney, Elena S. Koltun
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Patent number: 9957291Abstract: Protected fluorescent reagent compounds and their methods of synthesis are provided. The compounds are useful in various fluorescence-based analytical methods, including the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, such as single molecule real time nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The compounds contain fluorescent dye elements, that allow the compounds to be detected with high sensitivity at desirable wavelengths, binding elements, that allow the compounds to be recognized specifically by target biomolecules, and protective shield elements, that decrease undesirable contacts between the fluorescent dye elements and the bound target biomolecules and that therefore decrease photodamage of the bound target biomolecules by the fluorescent dye elements.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.Inventors: Lubomir Sebo, Jeremiah Hanes, Gene Shen, Louis Brogley, Stephen Yue, Frank Zheng, Yuri Lapin, John Lyle, Honey Osuna, Andrei Fedorov
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Patent number: 9957292Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of an ANGPTL3 mRNA and protein in an animal. Also provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing lipids and/or glucose in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate any one or more of cardiovascular disease and/or metabolic disease, or a symptom thereof, in an individual in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Susan M. Freier, Mark J. Graham, Rosanne M. Crooke
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Patent number: 9957293Abstract: Conjugates of porphyrin, chlorophyll and bacteriochlorophyll photosensitizers with RGD-containing peptides or RGD peptidomimetics are provided that are useful for photodynamic therapy (PDT), particularly vascular-targeted PDT (VTP), of tumors and nonneoplastic vascular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, and for diagnosis of tumors by different techniques.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Avigdor Scherz, Yoram Salomon, Efrat Rubinstein, Alexander Brandis, Doron Eren, Karin Neimann
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Patent number: 9957294Abstract: A peptide is disclosed of the general structure: Z—W—Y, wherein Z and Y are independently a one to eight amino acid sequence wherein the amino acids are selected from glycine and alanine and W is a non-hydrolyzable pHis analogue. Such peptides can be used to produce sequence-independent anti-phosphohistidine antibodies. Also provided are antibodies that specifically bind to a peptide comprising a phosphohistidine (or a non-hydrolyzable pHis analogue) but fail to specifically bind to an identical peptide containing histidine instead of phosphohistidine.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, SanofiInventors: Magda Stankova, Fahad Al-Obeidi, Jacques Mauger, Robert A. Binnie, Tony Hunter, Jill Meisenhelder, Stephen Rush Fuhs
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Patent number: 9957295Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a CIRP inhibitor. Methods of treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory condition comprising administering to said subject a CIRP inhibitor are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: The Feinstein Institute for Medical ResearchInventor: Ping Wang
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Patent number: 9957296Abstract: The present invention provides novel peptidomimetic macrocycles and methods for their preparation and use, as well as amino acid analogs and macrocycle-forming linkers, and kits useful in their production.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AILERON THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventor: Huw M. Nash
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Patent number: 9957297Abstract: Novel template-fixed ?-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula (I): cyclo[P1-P2-P3-P4-P5-P6-P7-P8-P9-P10-P11-P12-P13-P14-T1-T2] wherein the single elements T or P are ?-amino acid residues connected in either direction which, depending on their positions in the chain, are as defined in the description and the claims, and salts thereof, have the property of antagonizing the biological effect of the receptor FPR1. They can be used as medicaments to treat or prevent diseases or conditions in the areas of inflammatory diseases, allergic conditions, immunological disorders, neuroinflammation, neurological disorders, obstructive airway diseases, infectious diseases, ischemic reperfusion injuries and proliferative disorders such as e.g. cancer. These ?-hairpin peptidomimetics can be manufactured by a process which is based on a mixed solid- and solution phase synthetic strategy.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: POLYPHOR AGInventors: Françoise Jung, Daniel Obrecht, Ralf Löwe, Johann Zimmermann, Guillaume Lemercier, Eric Chevalier
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Patent number: 9957298Abstract: The present compounds compounds are oxytocin receptor agonists for the treatment of autism, stress, including post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, including anxiety disorders and depression, schizophrenia, psychiatric disorders and memory loss, alcohol withdrawal, drug addiction and for the treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Caterina Bissantz, Konrad Bleicher, Christophe Grundschober
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Patent number: 9957299Abstract: The present invention provides novel peptidomimetic macrocycles and methods of using such macrocycles for the treatment of disease.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AILERON THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Vincent Guerlavais, Noriyuki Kawahata
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Patent number: 9957300Abstract: Briefly described, virus-like particles, methods of preparing virus-like particles, immunogenic compositions that include virus-like particles, and methods of eliciting an immune response using immunogenic compositions that include virus-like particles are described herein. A virus-like particle (VLP) can include a viral core protein that can self assemble into the VLP core and at least one viral surface envelope glycoprotein expressed on the surface of the VLP. The VLP can also optionally include at least one adjuvant molecule expressed on the surface of the VLP.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Emory UniversityInventors: Richard W. Compans, Chinglai Yang, Qizhi Yao, Sang-moo Kang
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Patent number: 9957301Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts, suitable for use in a therapy of cancer, wherein said kit comprises: (i) a recombinant protein comprising one or several polypeptides bearing one or several epitopes of one or several tumor-associated antigens, said polypeptides being inserted in the same or different permissive sites of an adenylate cyclase (CyaA) protein or of a fragment thereof, wherein said CyaA fragment retains the property of said adenylate cyclase protein to target Antigen Presenting Cells or a mixture of such recombinant proteins wherein at least one of said epitopes, or tumor associated antigens, or insertion sites of CyaA protein, or fragment of said CyaA protein is different between the various recombinant proteins in the mixture; and said kit of parts further comprises at least one of the following compounds; (ii) an agent, suitable for modulating a regulatory immune response in a patient ad optionally; (iii) an adjuvant component suitable for activating the innate immune response in a patType: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: INSTITUT PASTEUR, INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (INSERM)Inventors: Claude Leclerc, Pedro Berraondo Lopez
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Patent number: 9957302Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to the use of nucleic acid coding for viruses to reduce the number of viable cancer cells within a mammal. For example, methods for using infectious nucleic acid to treat cancer, engineered viral nucleic acid, methods for making engineered viral nucleic acid, methods for identifying infectious nucleic acid for treating cancer, methods and materials for controlling virus-mediated cell lysis, and methods and materials for assessing the control of virus-mediated cell lysis are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventors: Stephen James Russell, Elizabeth J. Kelly, Elizabeth M. Hadac
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Patent number: 9957303Abstract: Provided herein are methods of selective screening. In addition, various targeting proteins and sequences, as well as methods of their use, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Benjamin E. Deverman, Paul H. Patterson, Viviana Gradinaru
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Patent number: 9957304Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods of use of cupredoxins, and variants, derivatives and structural equivalents of cupredoxins that interfere with the ephrin signaling system in mammalian cells. Specifically, the invention relates to compositions and methods that use cupredoxins, such as azurin, rusticyanin and plastocyanin, and variants, derivatives and structural equivalents thereof to treat cancer in mammals.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventors: Ananda Chakrabarty, Tapas Das Gupta, Tohru Yamada, Anita Chaudhari, Arsenio Fialho, Yonghua Zhu
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Patent number: 9957305Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a composition comprising a recombinant protein in soluble form wherein said recombinant protein comprises a portion of the Clostridium difficile toxin B sequence that comprises an epitope for anti-toxin B antibody. Other embodiments of the invention are directed to the generation of antibodies using peptide fragments of C. difficile toxin B.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventors: Jimmy D. Ballard, Jordi M. Melton, Latisha Heinlen, Elaine E. Hamm
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Patent number: 9957306Abstract: Disclosed are hypoallergenic variants of Mal d 1, the major allergen from Malus domestica, and the uses thereof in the treatment of allergic diseases.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LOFARMA S.P.A.Inventors: Giovanni Mistrello, Stefania Zanotta, Daniela Roncarolo
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Patent number: 9957307Abstract: The present invention provides expression vectors for cell-surface expression of polypeptides comprising a transmembrane domain of glycophorin A.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.Inventors: Jeremy Beauchamp, Anita Dreyer, Hugues Matile
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Patent number: 9957308Abstract: In order to provide a novel fluorescent protein and use thereof, the polypeptide according to the present invention has fluorescent properties in the presence of bilirubin and includes (1) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, (2) an amino acid sequence having, for example, substitution of 1 to 21 amine acids in the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, (3) an amino acid sequence having 85% or more sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, or (4) the amino acid sequence encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes with a polynucleotide consisting of a sequence complementary to the polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide according to the amino acid sequence in (1) under a stringent condition.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: RIKENInventors: Atsushi Miyawaki, Akiko Kumagai
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Patent number: 9957309Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treating muscular dystrophy, in particular, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). In some embodiments, a method according to the present invention includes administering to an individual who is suffering from or susceptible to DMD an effective amount of a recombinant follistatin protein such that at least one symptom or feature of DMD is reduced in intensity, severity, or frequency, or has delayed onset.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.Inventor: Rochelle Mineau