Gold Or Platinum Patents (Class 424/649)
  • Publication number: 20130149296
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to salts and compositions of isophosphoramide mustard and isophosphoramide mustard analogs. In one embodiment the salts can be represented by the formula I: (I) wherein A+ represents an ammonium species selected from the protonated (conjugate acid) or quaternary forms of aliphatic amines and aromatic amines, including basic amino acids, heterocyclic amines, substituted and unsubstituted pyridines, guanidines and amidines; and X and Y independently represent leaving groups. Also disclosed herein are methods for making such compounds and formulating pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods for administering the disclosed compounds to subjects, particularly to treat hyperproliferative disorders, also are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Lee R. MORGAN
  • Publication number: 20130149392
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for treating non-small cell lung cancer in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a bis(thiohydrazideamide) compound of formula (I): wherein the variables are defined herein. Furthermore, pharmaceutical compositions, combination therapies, and uses thereof are also provided in the present application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: SYNTA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
    Inventors: Wei Guo, Vojo Vukovic
  • Publication number: 20130142758
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
    Inventor: PHARMACYCLICS, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130142730
    Abstract: The present invention provides organic arsenicals. Many of these compounds have potent in vitro cytotoxic activity against numerous human tumor cell lines, both of solid and hematological origin, as well as against malignant blood cells from patients with leukemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: ZIOPHARM ONCOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130142887
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating cancer comprising inhibiting the activity of p300/CBP histone acetyltransferase (HAT). Also provided are p300/CBP HAT inhibitors for treating a subject having cancer. In addition, the present invention includes biomarkers for p300/CBP HAT inhibition, which are used to i) monitor the effectiveness of cancer therapy, and ii) identify anti-cancer agents for use in combination therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Rhoda Myra Alani, Philip A. Cole, Gai Yan, Erin M. Bowers
  • Publication number: 20130136804
    Abstract: N-(4-{4-amino-7-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)-N?-(3-fluorophenyl)urea free base and crystallines form thereof are suitable pharmaceutical ingredients for pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of disease, for example, cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventor: AbbVie Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130129841
    Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic combination comprising (a) a compound of formula (I) as set forth in the specification and (b) one or more antineoplastic agents selected from the group consisting of an alkylating or alkylating-like agent, an antimetabolite agent, a topoisomerase I inhibitor, a topoisomerase II inhibitor, an antimitotic agent and radiation wherein the active ingredients are present in each case in free form or in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or any hydrate thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.r.l.
    Inventors: Antonella Ciavolella, Alessia Montagnoli, Enrico Pesenti
  • Publication number: 20130129840
    Abstract: A combination therapy is disclosed for treating cancer. The method comprises administering to a cancer patient a therapeutically effective amount of trans-[tetrachlorobis(1H-indazole)ruthenate(III)] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of one or more other anti-cancer agents as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Niiki Pharma Inc.
    Inventor: Niiki Pharma Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130129618
    Abstract: The invention provides stabilized, biocompatible gold nanoparticles that are stabilized with material from epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCg), which is a polyphenols- or flavanoids-rich plant material that can be obtained from green tea. The EGCg is an an antioxidant reducing agent derived from green tea. The gold nanoparticles of the invention can be radioactive or non radioactive and are formed via a simple room temperature fabrication method. In preferred embodiment method of making, an aqueous solution containing gold salts is provided. The aqueous solution is mixed with EGCg in a buffer, such as deionized water. The gold salts react to form biocompatible gold nanoparticles that are stabilized with a coating of EGCg. The thermodynamically feasible redox couple of AuCl4-EGCg leading to the reduction of AuCl4- by EGCg to form gold nanoparticles. In another embodiment, pre-cooled gold salt and EGCg solutions form multi-layered EGCg coated particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    Inventor: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISS
  • Publication number: 20130122113
    Abstract: The invention concerns an antitumoral combination comprising ombrabulin, a taxane derivative and a platinum derivative and its use in the treatment of advanced solid tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: SANOFI
    Inventor: SANOFI
  • Publication number: 20130122112
    Abstract: Herein are provided derivatized hyperbranched polyglycerols (“dHPGs”). The dHPG comprises a core comprising a hyperbranched polyglycerol derivatized with C1C20 alkyl chains and a shell comprising at least one hydrophilic substituent bound to hydroxyl groups of the core, wherein the hyperbranched polyglycerol comprises from about 1 to about 200 moles of the at least one hydrophilic substituent. The dHPGs are for use as agents for the delivery of a drug or other biologically active moiety to the urinary tract, the digestive tract, the airways, the vaginal cavity and cervix and the peritoneal cavity to treat indications such as cancer, which may be useful in the treatment of or the manufacture of a medicament, in the preparation, of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of cancer, as a pre-treatment or co-treatment to improve drug uptake in a tissue. Furthermore, there are provided methods of making dHPGs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicants: Centre for Drug Research and Development, The University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Helen M. Burt, Donald Brooks, Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan, Lu Ye, Clement Mugabe, Alan So, Martin E. Gleave, John K. Jackson, Rajesh Kumar Kainthan
  • Publication number: 20130122114
    Abstract: The current invention provides therapeutic methods which include inhibition of nuclear factor ?b pathway in a cell based on the discovery of an active fraction of a plant extract termed NUP or a composition which includes NUP. NUP is used in treating and managing different diseases such as cancer, inflammation, and virus infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Avi Golan, Jacob Gopas, Janet Ozer, Nadav Eisner, Adelbert Bacher, Wolfgang Eisenreich, Elena Ostrozhenkova-Wangemann, Hila Winer
  • Publication number: 20130121986
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nitrogenated derivatives of narciclasine and pancratistatin of the following general formula (I) as well as their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The present invention also concerns the use of these compounds in cancer therapy as well as a method for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Frederic MARION, Jean-Philippe ANNEREAU, Jacques FAHY
  • Publication number: 20130122110
    Abstract: What is disclosed in the invention is a preparation method of a supercritical Cinnamomum subavenium extract, which is made from the material, the dried stem of C. subavenium. The extract is obtained by extracting C. subavenium which is pulverized as particles with supercritical carbon dioxide fluid. The C. subavenium extract or its active ingredient, subamolide A, can be used to inhibit the growth of human urothelial carcinoma cell lines. In addition, the C. subavenium extract (or subamolide A) is able to synergistically inhibit the growth of human urothelial carcinoma cell lines with cisplatin (CDDP) or gemcitabine (Gem). Therefore, the C. subavenium extract (or subamolide A) can be an anticancer drug alone, or forms a pharmaceutical composition with CDDP (or Gem) to treat with cancers in respect of urinary system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: KAOHSIUNG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: JIH-HENG LI, A-MEI HUANG, CHUNG-YI CHEN, PEI-JUNG LIEN, CHIUNG-HUI LIU
  • Publication number: 20130121994
    Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolopyridine compounds of general formula (I) which are Monopolar Spindle 1 kinase (Mps-1 or TTK) inhibitors in which R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as given in the description and in the claims, to methods of preparing said compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds, to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of proliferative diseases, as well as to intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Marcus Koppitz, Volker Schulze, Dirk Kosemund, Hartmut Schirok, Benjamin Bader, Philip Lienau, Tobias Marquardt, Christof Wegscheid-Gerlach, Gerhard Siemeister, Stefan Prechtl, Antje Margret Wengner, Ulf Bömer
  • Publication number: 20130122111
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Volasertib or a salt thereof or a hydrate thereof in combination with Cisplatin or Carboplatin or a salt thereof or a hydrate thereof for treating patients suffering from advanced and/or metastatic solid tumours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Tillmann TAUBE, Gerd Michael MUNZERT, Dorothea RUDOLPH
  • Publication number: 20130122063
    Abstract: A method of uncoupling mitochondria in a subject including administering nanotubes to the subject in a therapeutically effective amount, wherein the nanotubes are self-rectifying is provided. A method of decreasing reactive oxygen species and decreasing detrimental loading of Ca2+ into mitochondria is provided, including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of nanotubes into the subject. A method of reducing weight, treating cancer, reducing the effects of traumatic brain injury, or reducing the effects of ageing, in a subject including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of nanotubes into the subject is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventor: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
  • Publication number: 20130121963
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel N-phenyl-2-pyrimidineamines and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This disclosure also provides compositions comprising a compound of this disclosure and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Scott L. Harbeson, Julie F. Liu, Roger Tung
  • Publication number: 20130121912
    Abstract: A novel network of tumorigenic prognostic factors is identified that plays a critical role in advanced pancreatic cancer (PC) pathogenesis. This interactome is interconnected through a central tumor suppressive microRNA, miR-198, which is able to both directly and indirectly modulate expression of the various members of this network to alter the molecular makeup of pancreatic tumors. When this tumor signature network is intact, miR-198 expression is reduced and patient survival is dismal; patients with higher miR-198 present an altered tumor signature network, better prognosis and increased survival. Further, MiR-198 replacement reverses tumorigenicity in vitro and in vivo. embodiment of the disclosure is a method of treating cancer in an individual, comprising the step of increasing the level of active microRNA-198 molecules in the pancreatic cancer tumor cells of the individual by an amount sufficient to cause an improvement in the pancreatic cancer in the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Qizhi Yao, Christian Marin-Muller, Changyi Chen
  • Publication number: 20130115273
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for delivery of therapeutic agents to a subject using multi-component liposomal systems. The methods include administration of a therapeutic liposome containing an active agent, followed by a administration of an attacking liposome that induces release of the agents from the therapeutic liposome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: MALLINCKRODT LLC
    Inventor: MALLINCKRODT LLC
  • Publication number: 20130115313
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130115210
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of the Peptide of the formula Cyclo-(Arg-Gly-Asp-DPhe-NMe-Val) and/or the pharmaceutically acceptable dervatives, solvates and/or salts thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of breast cancer and/or bone metastases in humans, wherein the medicament is optionally to be used in combination with one or more cancer cotherapeutic agents, preferably selected from a) hormone modulating agents, b) osteoclast activity modulating agents, c) cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and/or d) radiotherapy, alone, concurrently or not in the dosage regime of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Anne Kerber, Tobias Baeuerle
  • Publication number: 20130115310
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130115314
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130115312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130115311
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130115309
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for inhibiting the growth and/or proliferation of a myc-driven tumor cell comprising the step of contacting the tumor cells with a CSNK1? inhibitor. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subject suffering from a tumor comprising myc-driven tumor cells, comprising administering to the subject an amount of a composition comprising a CSNK1? inhibitor effective to inhibit the growth and/or proliferation of the tumor cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
    Inventors: Carla Grandori, Masafumi Toyoshima
  • Patent number: 8436044
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition or combination drug, which contains, as active ingredients, (a) a coordination compound composed of a block copolymer represented by the following formula I or formula II and cisplatin, and (b) gemcitabine hydrochloride. In the formulae I and II, R1, A, R2, R3, m and n are as defined in the description.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Nanocarrier Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsunori Harada, Iulian Bobe, Takashi Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8435496
    Abstract: A method for providing nanoparticle clusters of controlled dimensions is described. The method involves an activation of individual nanoparticles and the subsequent interaction between activated particles to form a cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Dublin City University
    Inventors: Dermot Brougham, Swapankumar Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20130108711
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating diseases of the lung in a mammal, including cancer of the lung, mesothelioma, emphysema, and bronchopleural fistula. The methods comprise delivering a biocompatible hydrogel polymer optionally comprising a therapeutic agent directly to a target site using a minimally invasive delivery device, wherein the biocompatible hydrogel polymer gels at the target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: MEDICUS BIOSCIENCES, LLC
    Inventors: Syed H. Askari, George Horng
  • Publication number: 20130101552
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for contributing to the treatment of cancers, especially ovarian tumors, are disclosed. The methods and compositions utilize an endothelin B agonist (ETB) to enhance the delivery and resulting efficacy of chemotherapeutic agent(s) (e.g., cisplatin and/or cyclophosphamide).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicants: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130101680
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating pancreatic cancer in a subject in need thereof by administering an effective amount of a composition containing (A) tegafur and (B) gimeracil in conjunction with radiotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Masakazu FUKUSHIMA
  • Publication number: 20130101514
    Abstract: Activated fatty acids, pharmaceutical composition compositions including activated fatty acids, methods for using activated fatty acids to treat nephropathy, and methods for preparing activated fatty acids are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Complexa, Inc.
    Inventor: Complexa, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130101679
    Abstract: The invention provides a cancer chemotherapeutic agent which has fewer side effects and excellent efficacy. The cancer chemotherapeutic agent of the invention includes a cholestanol derivative represented by formula (1): (wherein G represents GlcNAc-Gal-, GlcNAc-Gal-Glc-, Fuc-Gal-, Gal-Glc-, Gal-, or GlcNAc-) or a cyclodextrin inclusion compound thereof, and an anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Shin YAZAWA, Toyo Nishimura, Takayuki Asao
  • Publication number: 20130095193
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Somhairle MacCormick, Pierre-Henri Storck, Joanne Pinder, Michael Edward O'Donnell, Ronald Marcellus Alphonsus Knegtel, Stephen Clinton Young, Philip Michael Reaper, Steven John Durrant, Heather Clare Twin, Christopher John Davis
  • Publication number: 20130095170
    Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying and treating a patient suspected of having a tumor susceptible to growth inhibition by anti-progestins are provided. The degree of focal distribution of the progesterone receptor can be used to identify tumors susceptible to treatment with anti-progestin therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventor: Erard Gilles
  • Publication number: 20130089625
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; solid forms of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I-1: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Additionally, the compounds of this invention have formula II: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Pierre-Henri Storck, John Studley, Francoise Yvonne Theodora Marie Pierard, Steven John Durrant, Benjamin Joseph Littler, Paul Angell, Robert Michael Hughes, David Andrew Siesel, Armando Urbina, Carl Zwicker, Nicholas LoConte, Timothy Barder
  • Publication number: 20130089627
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating a cancer caused by cancer stem cells in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of Antrodia camphorata extracts. The invention also provides a method for treating a cancer caused by cancer stem cells in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of 4-acetyl-antroquinonol B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: NEW BELLUS ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: NEW BELLUS ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20130089624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of ATR protein kinase. The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of this invention; methods of treating of various diseases, disorders, and conditions using the compounds of this invention; processes for preparing the compounds of this invention; intermediates for the preparation of the compounds of this invention; and methods of using the compounds in in vitro applications, such as the study of kinases in biological and pathological phenomena; the study of intracellular signal transduction pathways mediated by such kinases; and the comparative evaluation of new kinase inhibitors. The compounds of this invention have formula I: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Additionally, the present invention also relates to novel processes for the production of various morpoholine based intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Stephen Clinton Young, Christopher John Davis, John Studley
  • Publication number: 20130089597
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving a therapeutic response to a cancer treatment, in a subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of an agent that enhances the expression of microRNA-130 or an agent that mimics the effects of microRNA-130. Further provided is a method of treating a cancer in a subject in need of such treatment comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a microRNA-130 or an agent that enhances the expression of microRNA-130.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Preethi H. Gunaratne, Ashley L. Benham, Matthew L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130089626
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating pancreatic cancer. More specifically, this invention relates to treating pancreatic cancer with certain ATR inhibitors in combination with gemcitabine and/or radiation therapy. This invention also relates to methods and compositions for treating non-small cell lung cancer. More specifically, this invention relates to treating non-small cell lung cancer with an ATR inhibitor in combination with cisplatin or carboplatin, etoposide, and ionizing radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: John Robert Pollard, Philip Michael Reaper
  • Publication number: 20130084345
    Abstract: The invention provides combination therapy, wherein one or more other therapeutic agents are administered with indibulin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and the combination is synergistic. Another aspect of the invention relates to the treatment of cancer with indibulin as a single agent. Another aspect of the invention relates to dosing regimen for administration of oral dosage forms of indibulin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: ZIOPHARM ONCOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Ziopharm Oncology, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130084319
    Abstract: Novel antimicrobial compositions and coatings are disclosed. The antimicrobial compositions consist of mixtures of taurolidine and protamine, including protamine salts. The antimicrobial compositions are particularly useful in coatings for implantable medical devices. The antimicrobial compositions are effective against a broad spectrum of microbes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: Joerg Priewe, Xintian Ming
  • Publication number: 20130084242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating neoplasias in an animal or human comprised of a carrier and therapeutically effective amounts of at least one chemotherapeutic agent along with the biotherapeutic endogenous pentapeptide Met-enkephalin, referred to as opioid growth factor. Also provided are methods of treating neoplasias in an animal or human in need of such treatment, comprising the administration to the animal or human therapeutically effective amounts of a pharmaceutical composition comprised of a carrier and therapeutically effective amounts of at least one neoplasia-treating agent, such as a chemotherapeutic agent or radiation, along with opioid growth factor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventor: The Penn State Research Foundation
  • Patent number: 8410175
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an enhancing agent for effect of anticancer agent for achieving an excellent therapeutic effect on cancer. The enhancing agent for effect of anticancer agent according to the present invention which is a solving means therefor is characterized in that a nitric oxide donor is an effective ingredient. In accordance with the present invention, an excellent therapeutic effect is able to be achieved on non-small cell lung cancer which is still in such a state that no effective therapeutic method has been established yet for a progressive cancer which is not operable and is one of cancers where chemotherapy is most difficult to apply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Nippon Kayaku Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyasu Yasuda, Mutsuo Yamaya, Katsutoshi Nakayama, Hidetada Sasaki
  • Patent number: 8410082
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel diaryl urea compounds, their derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering an inhibitor of multiple kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie F. Liu, Roger D. Tung, Scott L. Harbeson
  • Publication number: 20130078288
    Abstract: A method and composition for administering a therapeutic composition to a lesion comprising about 20% to about 50% ethanol and other novel therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Chun Ho Yu
  • Publication number: 20130078319
    Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides a method including the steps of: obtaining a uterine sample; and detecting and/or characterizing in the uterine sample an ovarian cancer biomarker (e.g., CA125).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    Inventor: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Publication number: 20130071323
    Abstract: The invention provides methods that relate to a novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of hematological malignancies and inflammatory diseases. In particular, the method comprises administering a compound of formula A, wherein R is H, halo, or C1-C6 alkyl; R? is C1-C6 alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; and administering at least one additional therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Gilead Calistoga LLC
    Inventors: W. Michael Gallatin, Roger G. Ulrich, Neill A. Giese, Brian Lannutti, Langdon Miller, Thomas M. Jahn
  • Publication number: 20130064902
    Abstract: Stable monomeric phosphaplatins, namely, (pyrophosphato)platinum(II) or platinum(IV) complexes containing a cis-cyclohexanediamine ligand or enantiomerically enriched or enantiopure trans-cyclohexanediamine ligands, and synthesis of these complexes, are provided. Efficacies and toxicities of the phosphaplatin compounds are determined toward a variety of cancers, including sensitive and resistant ovarian cancers, head and neck, and colon cancers. Compositions comprising the platinum complexes, and methods for treatment of proliferative diseases or disorders by means of the complexes or the compositions comprising them are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: OHIO UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Rathindra N. Bose