Abstract: This disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising amino acid entities and uses thereof. Methods for improving liver function and for treating liver diseases comprising administering an effective amount of the compositions to a subject in need thereof are also disclosed.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 11, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Michael Hamill, Raffi Afeyan, Chung-Wei Lee, Harry Luithardt, David Arthur Berry
Abstract: The present application relates to combination treatments for bacterial infections. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more ?-lactam antibiotics and one or more compounds of Formula I: (I) for treatment of a metallo-?-lactamase-expressing bacterial infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a metallo-?-lactamase-expressing bacterial infection.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 21, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
McMaster University
Inventors:
Gerry Wright, Wenliang Wang, Andrew King
Abstract: Compositions including an odd chain fatty acid, and salts and derivatives thereof, and methods for metabolic syndrome treatment and prophylaxis are provided, including compositions and methods for treating diabetes, obesity, hyperferritinemia, elevated insulin, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and related conditions. Methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic syndrome are also provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 26, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
Abstract: The invention relates to polymorphic forms of the calcium salt of N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester. The calcium salt of N-(3-carboxyl-1-oxopropyl)-(4S)-(p-phenylphenylmethyl)-4-amino-(2R)-methyl butanoic acid ethyl ester is useful in the treatment of various conditions and disorders responsive to the inhibition of neutral endopeptidases.
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating, controlling or mitigating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), comprising administering a monoacetyldiacylglycerol compound to a patient in need thereof, as well as compositions useful therefor.
Abstract: Processes for increasing expression of a MTOR gene or a mTOR protein or decreasing expression of a MSTN gene or a myostatin protein in a subject in need of such expression changes are provided. The processes include administering to the subject a composition including at least 0.5% Type-A polymers by weight. The Type-A polymers include A-Type doubly-linked procyanidin oligomers of the catechins and/or epicatechins. The processes further include increasing expression of a MTOR gene or a mTOR protein or decreasing expression of a MSTN gene or a myostatin protein in the subject by the step of administering.
Abstract: Disclosed are methods comprising administering to a mammal suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, a clock-controlled disorder, such as metabolic syndrome or a constituent condition thereof, a composition comprising at least one polymethoxylated flavone. Disclosed are methods comprising administering a composition comprising at least one polymethoxylated flavone to a mammal suffering from or at risk of suffering from a sleep disorder; suffering from aging; and/or suffering from or at risk of suffering from a mood disorder. The polymethoxylated flavone may be nobiletin and/or tangeretin. The composition may also comprise other compounds, such as nicotinamide riboside and/or pterostilbene, and/or other compounds expected to improve one or more symptoms of metabolic syndrome, a sleep disorder, a mood disorder, aging, a cardiovascular disease, an immune disorder, a neurodegenerative disease, and/or a cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 5, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
Inventors:
Zheng Chen, Seung-Hee Yoo, Joseph S. Takahashi
Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, methods and compositions for diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML), and age-related diseases.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 23, 2016
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Catriona H.m. Jamieson, Leslie C. Robertson, Larisa Balaian, James J. La Clair, Reymundo Villa, Heather Leu, Nathaniel Delos Santos, Michael D. Burkart
Abstract: The present disclosure provides therapeutic agents for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye disorders. One or more therapeutic agents can be used to treat any stages (including the early, intermediate and advance stages) of AMD, and any phenotypes of AMD, including geographic atrophy (including non-central GA and central GA) and neovascularization (including types 1, 2 and 3 NV). In certain embodiments, an anti-dyslipidemic agent (e.g., an apolipoprotein mimetic and/or a statin) is used alone to treat or slow the progression of atrophic AMD (including early AMD and intermediate AMD), and/or to prevent or delay the onset of AMD, advanced AMD and/or neovascular AMD. In further embodiments, two or more therapeutic agents (e.g., any combinations of an anti-dyslipidemic agent, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent, a complement inhibitor, a neuroprotector and an anti-angiogenic agent) that target multiple underlying factors of AMD (e.g.
Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition and the like comprising (4-{(3S)-3-[(1R)-1-(naphthalen-1-yl)ethylamino]pyrrolidin-1-yl}phenyl)acetic acid (Compound A) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof and a diluent.
Abstract: The present invention relates to (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods for treating or preventing an alcohol-related or addictive disorder. The (+)-1-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-3-azabicyclo[3.1.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 15, 2017
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Anthony Alexander McKinney, Franklin Porter Bymaster
Abstract: The present invention concerns a PTGDR-1 antagonist, a PTGDR-2 antagonist, a dual PTGDR-1/PTGDR-1 antagonist, or a combination of PTGDR-1 antagonist and PTGDR-2 antagonist, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, for use for preventing and/or treating SLE.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 19, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Nicolas CHARLES, Christophe PELLEFIGUES
Abstract: A composition comprising liposomes comprising a lipid layer defining an internal aqueous compartment, an anthracycline drug entrapped in the internal aqueous phase and mitomycin C prodrug incorporated into the lipid layer is described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 14, 2016
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Alberto GABIZON, Patricia OHANA, Hilary SHMEEDA
Abstract: A method for treating atopic dermatitis in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes administering to the subject a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a melatonin associated compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
Abstract: A method of treating a steroid-dependent disease in a subject is described. The method includes providing steroid hormonal therapy to the subject while inhibiting glucocorticoid receptor activity, or by stimulating the expression of 11 ?-HSD2.
Abstract: The invention provides compounds and their pharmaceutical compositions according to Formula (I) that are useful for inhibiting RNA toxicity, such as in the treatment of myotonic dystrophy type 1, wherein W1, W2, W3, W4, L1, L2, and Cy are defined herein.
Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, processes for preparing crystallized 6-(4-bromo-2-fluorophenylamino)-7-fluoro-3-methyl-3H-benzoimidazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-hydroxyethyoxy)-amide, and intermediates useful therefore. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising this crystallized compound.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 14, 2017
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Christoph Max Krell, Marian Misun, Daniel Andreas Niederer, Werner Heinz Pachinger, Marie-Christine Wolf, Daniel Zimmermann, Weidong Liu, Peter J. Stengel, Paul Nichols
Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations of lyophilized bendamustine suitable for pharmaceutical use. The present invention further provides methods of producing lyophilized bendamustine. The pharmaceutical formulations can be used for any disease that is sensitive to treatment with bendamustine, such as neoplastic diseases.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 19, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Jason Edward Brittain, Joe Craig Franklin
Abstract: Long term storage stable bendamustine-containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions can include bendamustine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable fluid which can include in some embodiments PEG, PG or mixtures thereof and an antioxidant or chloride ion source. The bendamustine-containing compositions have less than about 5% total impurities, on a normalized peak area response (“PAR”) basis as determined by high performance liquid chromatography (“HPLC”) at a wavelength of 223 nm, after at least about 15 months of storage at a temperature of from about 5° C. to about 25° C.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 22, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Nagesh R. Palepu, Philip Christopher Buxton
Abstract: Long term storage stable bendamustine-containing compositions are disclosed. The compositions can include bendamustine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable fluid which can include in some embodiments PEG, PG or mixtures thereof and an antioxidant or chloride ion source. The bendamustine-containing compositions have less than about 5% total impurities, on a normalized peak area response (“PAR”) basis as determined by high performance liquid chromatography (“HPLC”) at a wavelength of 223 nm, after at least about 15 months of storage at a temperature of from about 5° C. to about 25° C.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 22, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Nagesh R. Palepu, Philip Christopher Buxton
Abstract: The invention provides novel methods and compositions for diagnosing, treating, and monitoring treatment of Shank3 (SH3 and multiple ankyrin repeat domains 3) deficiency associated disorders.
Abstract: The present invention relates to crystalline forms of 3-[5-(2-fluorophenyl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl]-benzoic acid, pharmaceutical compositions and dosage forms comprising the crystalline forms, methods of making the crystalline forms and methods for their use for the treatment, prevention or management of diseases ameliorated by modulation of premature translation termination or nonsense-mediated mRNA decay.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 22, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Neil G. Almstead, Peter Seongwoo Hwang, Young-Choon Moon
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for treatment of respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic sinusitis, including cystic fibrosis, interstitial fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neoplasia. The method involves administration, preferably oral, nasal or pulmonary administration, of anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative drugs (rapamycin or paclitaxel and their analogues) and an additive.
Abstract: There is described a method for increasing the maximal tolerated dose and thus the efficacy of an acetyl choline esterase inhibitor (AChEI) in a patient suffering from an Alzheimer type dementia by decreasing concomitant adverse effects by administration of said AChEI in combination with a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent, whereby an enhanced acetyl choline esterase inhibition in the CNS of said patient is achieved and alleviation of the symptoms of Alzheimer type dementia in said patient is thereby improved to a greater extent. The use of a non-anticholinergic antiemetic agent for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of Alzheimer type dementia in combination with an acetyl choline esterase inhibitor (AChEI) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising (a) a 5HT3 receptor antagonist, a dopamine antagonist, a H1-receptor antagonist, a cannabinoid agonist, aprepitant or casopitant as an antiemetic agent and (b) an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor are also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 13, 2017
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
Chase Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Inventors:
Thomas N. CHASE, Kathleen E. CLARENCE-SMITH
Abstract: This invention relates to methods of using aryl ureas to treat diseases mediated by the VEGF induced signal transduction pathway characterized by abnormal angiogenesis or hyperpermeability processes.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 18, 2014
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
Bayer Healthcare LLC
Inventors:
Jacques Dumas, William Scott, James Elting, Holia Hatoum-Makdad
Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating bone diseases. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods of treating osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteoarthritis, and hypophosphatasia. The present disclosure also relates to methods for improving bone mineral density.
Abstract: The present embodiments relate to substituted heterocyclic derivative therapeutic compounds, compositions comprising said compounds, and the use of said compounds and compositions for epigenetic regulation by inhibition of bromodomain-mediated recognition of acetyl lysine regions of proteins, such as histones. Said compositions and methods are useful for the treatment of diseases mediated by aberrant cell signalling, such as inflammatory disorders, cancer and neoplastic disease. Particular compounds described herein exhibit selective inhibitory activity against CBP compared with BRD4.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 18, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Lynnie TRZOSS, Juan Manuel BETANCORT, Toufike KANOUNI, Michael Brennan WALLACE, Amogh BOLOOR
Abstract: Compositions, methods, and uses are contemplated in which a betalain-containing preparation is administered to a mammal to enhance athletic performance. Most preferably, the preparations are substantially nitrate free and acutely and transiently increase hematocrit, erythropoietin, adrenalin, and beta endorphin, while reducing serum lactate, serum lactate dehydrogenase, heart rate and a rate of perceived exertion.
Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for providing a cardioprotective effect in a subject. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating cardiovascular ailments, for example, ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury, cardiac arrhythmias, oxidative stress, or cardiac failure by administering a retinoic acid receptor-beta (RAR?) agonist.
Abstract: Methods of the invention treat, reduce, or reverse fibrosis of a bodily tissue by administering to the local affected tissue a composition comprising an inhibitor of p38 MAP kinase, which treatment leads to a reduction or reversal of fibrosis.
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a specific MDM2 inhibitor to the subject according to a specific dosage regimen and a pharmaceutical composition for use in treating a cancer according to the dosage regimen. The present invention also provides a method for treating liposarcoma in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a specific MDM2 inhibitor to the subject and a pharmaceutical composition for use in treating liposarcoma, comprising the MDM2 inhibitor.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of cancer in a subject, wherein cancer cells of said subject overproduce H2O2 and have a level of GSH below 0.5 nmol for 25 000 cells, with aminothiolester compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in particular with S-methyl 4-(dimethylamino)-4-methylpent-2-ynethioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, more particularly with 4-(Dimethylamino)-4-methyl-2-pentynethioic acid S-methyl ester fumarate. It also relates to a method for selecting a subject suffering from a cancer and who will most likely benefit from a treatment with aminothiolester compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, in particular with S-methyl 4-(dimethylamino)-4-methylpent-2-ynethioate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, more particularly with 4-(Dimethylamino)-4-methyl-2-pentynethioic acid S-methyl ester fumarate.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 14, 2016
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
ADVANCEDC BIODESIGN
Inventors:
Ismail CEYLAN, Gerry QUASH, Mileidys PEREZ-ALEA, Guillaume MARTIN
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of cancer. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of treating cancer in subject in need thereof comprising administering the subject with a therapeutically effective amount of at least one OX1R antagonist.
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the co-administration of an opioid agonist compound and an analgesic compound. In addition, the invention relates to, among other things, dosage forms for co-administration of an opioid agonist compound and an analgesic compound, methods for administering an opioid agonist compound and an analgesic compound, compositions comprising an opioid agonist compound and an analgesic compound, dosage forms comprising an opioid agonist compound and an analgesic compound, and so on.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 9, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Timothy A. Riley, Juergen W. Pfeiffer, Hema Gursahani
Abstract: A method of treating a neurodegenerative disease is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a CXCR4 antagonist and lactate or/and zinc. Kits for treating same are also disclosed.
Abstract: A composition for inhibiting ?-glucosidase has lower side effects to a user, other than the inhibition of ?-glucosidase. The composition comprises adenine, (3-hydroxy-dl-proline, nicotinic acid, (3,6-dioxo-piperazin-2-yl)-acetic acid amide, 2-ethylhexyl heptanoate, and a pharmaceutically compatible salt.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of trazodone or a salt thereof, and gabapentin or a salt or prodrug thereof, said combination having a synergistic effect in the treatment of pain.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 17, 2016
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
AZIENDE CHIMICHE RIUNITE ANGELINI FRANCESCO A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A.
Abstract: The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating depression, stress disorders, such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, and/or a neurodegenerative disease or condition in a person or animal. In one embodiment, a person or animal in need of treatment is administered one or more compounds or drugs, or a composition comprising the one or more compounds or drugs, that inhibit FKBP51 activity or function. The subject invention also concerns a method for inhibiting activity of the FKBP51 protein in a cell. The subject invention also concerns methods of screening for compounds or drugs that inhibit the FKBP51 protein.
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of Formula I wherein R1, R2, X, and Y are defined herein. These compounds are type II topoisomerase inhibitors and can be used in methods for treating infections caused by gram-positive pathogens, gram-negative pathogens, and drug-resistant strains thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 13, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Patrick ROUSSEL, Jutta HEIM, Peter SCHNEIDER, Christian BARTELS, Yaoquan LIU, Glenn DALE, Daniel MILLIGAN
Abstract: There may be provided compositions of lipophilic pharmaceutical agents with improved solubility and stability. For example, there may be provided a non-aqueous composition that comprises a lipophilic pharmaceutical agent, and an amphiphilic polymeric solvent such as PEG400 but essentially free of organic solvents and non-solubilized particles. The composition may be further diluted with a desired aqueous diluent such as an infusion fluid for parenteral administration to a subject such as a human. The compositions may be useful for the treatment for diseases or conditions that are sensitive to lipophilic agents, such as infectious diseases, malignant or autoimmune diseases.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 21, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
Platform Brightworks Two, Ltd.
Inventors:
Borje S. ANDERSSON, Benigno C. VALDEZ, Jeffrey TARRAND
Abstract: Methods for treating various cancers by administering one or more compounds that target the dimeric protein survivin are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds are also disclosed, along with general methods of identifying anti-cancer compounds that target oncogenic dimeric proteins. Exemplary compounds that can be used in the disclosed methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions have the chemical structure.
Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of a first compound selected from N-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N?-(1-methylethyl)-N-[3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)quinoxalin-6-yl]ethane-1,2-diamine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof, and N-(2-fluoro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-N-(1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazin-6-amine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof; and a second compound which is a cMet inhibitor. The combination is for use in the treatment of a proliferative disorder, in particular for use in the treatment of cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 17, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
ASTEX THERAPEUTICS LTD
Inventors:
Eleonora JOVCHEVA, Timothy Pietro Suren PERERA
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to compositions and methods for treating airway smooth muscle dysfunction in a subject. The compounds target the tyrosine protein kinase 2 beta. A particular dysfunction is asthma, including cystic fibrosis-induced asthma.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 4, 2017
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula below pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, methods of treating patients for liver disease, and processes for preparing the compounds.
Abstract: This invention is in the area of improved therapeutic combinations for and methods of treating selected cancers using specific Mer tyrosine kinase (MerTK) inhibitors in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors. In one aspect, an improved treatment for select cancers is disclosed using specific Mer tyrosine kinase (MerTK) inhibitors, for example UNC2371, in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, for example, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA4) inhibitor, a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) inhibitor, or a programmed death-ligand 1 (PDL-1) inhibitor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 7, 2016
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing loss of muscle strength, muscle mass, or Type I muscle fibers in an immobilized limb by administering (E)-[4-[3-(4-Fluorophenyl)-3-[4-[3-(morpholin-4-yl)propynyl]phenyl]allyloxy]-2-methyl-phenoxy]acetic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 11, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Inventors:
Maria Carmen VALCARCE LOPEZ, Eliot OHLSTEIN
Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating a malignant rhabdoid tumor in a subject in need thereof including administering to the subject a therapeutically-effective amount of an enhancer of a zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitor. In certain embodiments of this method the malignant rhabdoid tumor is small cell cancer of the ovary of the hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT) and the EZH2 inhibitor is tazemetostat (also known as Tazemetostat).
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the prevention and/or treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy comprising administration of an effective amount of aprepitant (otherwise known as emend, fosaprepitant, ivemend, L754030, and ONO-7436). The invention further relates to the inhibition of progression of a disease, condition or state associated with tau hyperphosphorylation, and the treatment of a subject with a concussive injury.
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a safe method for anesthesia or the treatment of pain by safely administering an amount of active agent to a patient while reducing the incidence or severity of suppressed respiration. The present disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic agent and a chemoreceptor respiratory stimulant. In one aspect, the compositions oppose effects of respiratory suppressants by combining a chemoreceptor respiratory stimulant with an opioid receptor agonist or other respiratory-depressing drug. The combination of the two chemical agents, that is, the therapeutic agent and the respiratory stimulant, may be herein described as the “drugs.” The present compositions may be used to treat acute and chronic pain, sleep apnea, and other conditions, leaving only non-lethal side effects.