Interferon Patents (Class 424/85.4)
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Patent number: 8529882Abstract: The present invention relates to peptidomimetic compounds useful as protease inhibitors, particularly as serine protease inhibitors and more particularly as hepatitis C NS3 protease inhibitors; intermediates thereto; their preparation including novel stereoselective processes to intermediates. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and to methods for using the compounds for inhibiting HCV protease or treating a patient suffering from an HCV infection or physiological condition related to the infection. Also provided are pharmaceutical combinations comprising, in addition to one or more HCV serine protease inhibitors, one or more interferons exhibiting anti-HCV activity and/or one or more compounds having anti HCV activity and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and methods for treating or preventing a HCV infection in a patient using the compositions. The present invention is also directed to a kit or pharmaceutical pack for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Robert Edward Babine, Shu Hui Chen, Ivan Collado, Cristina Garcia-Paredes, John Irvin Glass, Ling Jin, Jason Eric Lamar, Raymond Samuel Parker, III, Nancy June Snyder, Xicheng David Sun, Deqi Guo, Yvonne Yee Mai Yip, Q. May Wang, Frantz Victor, Mark Joseph Tebbe, Robert B. Perni, Luc Farmer
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Publication number: 20130230453Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the localisation, diagnosis, prognosis and/or prediction of therapeutic outcome of cancer, as well as methods for treating or preventing cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for the localisation, diagnosis, prognosis and/or prediction of therapeutic outcome of brain tumors expressing calcitonin receptor, as well as the treatment and prevention of brain tumors by targeting calcitonin receptor expressing brain tumour cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Welcome Receptor Antibodies Pty LtdInventors: Peter John Wookey, Sebastian Furness, Terrance Johns
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Publication number: 20130230490Abstract: The present application discloses new PEG-interferon lambda 1 conjugates (PEG-IFN?1), processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these conjugates and processes for making the same. These conjugates have increased blood half-lives and persistence time compared to IFN?1 and are effective in the treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Nanogen Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyInventor: Nhan Ho
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Publication number: 20130230488Abstract: The invention relates to an immunity-inducing agent comprising, as an active ingredient, at least one polypeptide having immunity-inducing activity that is selected from among polypeptides (a), (b), and (c): (a) a polypeptide of at least seven contiguous amino acids of the amino acid sequence shown by any even SEQ ID number selected from SEQ ID NOs: 2 to 30 listed in the Sequence Listing; (b) a polypeptide of at least seven amino acids having 90% or more sequence identity with the polypeptide (a); and (c) a polypeptide comprising the polypeptide (a) or (b) as a partial sequence thereof, or a recombinant vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding said polypeptide and capable of expressing said polypeptide in vivo.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Toray Industries, Inc.Inventors: Fumiyoshi OKANO, Masaki SHIMIZU, Takanori SAITO
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Publication number: 20130230598Abstract: A sustained-release drug composition consisting essentially of microparticles of hyaluronic acid having a high molecular weight or an inorganic salt thereof and a protein or peptide drug encased in said microparticles, wherein the average size of said microparticles ranges from 0.1 to 40 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: LG LIFE SCIENCES, LTD., INC.Inventors: Myung-Jin KIM, Sun-Jin KIM, Oh-Ryong KWON
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Publication number: 20130230489Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a 2-amino-2-[2-(4-C2-20-alkyl-phenypethyl]propane-1,3-diol compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to the use thereof for treating, preventing or delaying the progression of multiple sclerosis in a paediatric patient or a patient suffering from a specific condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: John M. Kovarik, Robert Schmouder, Marie-Claude Bastien, David Olivier, Goeril Karlsson
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Patent number: 8524248Abstract: The present invention provides isolated or substantially purified polypeptides, nucleic acids, and virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from a Merkel cell carcinoma virus (MCV), which is a newly-discovered virus. The invention further provides monoclonal antibody molecules that bind to MCV polypeptides. The invention further provides diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic methods relating to the identification, prevention, and treatment of MCV-related diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignees: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Patrick S. Moore, Yuan Chang, Huichen Feng, Christopher Brian Buck, Diana V. Pastrana
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Publication number: 20130224147Abstract: Provided herein are macrocyclic serine protease inhibitor compounds, for example, of Formula Ia or Ib, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and processes of preparation thereof. Also provided are methods of their use for the treatment of an HCV infection in a host in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130224111Abstract: A method of treating or reducing at least one inflammatory condition or the susceptibility to at least one inflammatory condition is provided involving administering at least one CD69 antagonist to a subject, wherein the subject has been diagnosed with at least one inflammatory condition, or a susceptibility to the same. CD69 antagonists can include one or more of an anti-CD69 antibody, an anti-CD69 aptamer, a CD69 mRNA antagonist, and a small molecule pharmaceutical.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicants: National University Corporation Yamaguchi University, National University Corporation Chiba UniversityInventors: National University Corporation Chiba University, National University Corporation Yamaguchi
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Publication number: 20130224110Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing blood brain barrier (“BBB”) permeability in a subject. This method involves administering to the subject an agent or agents which activate both of the A1 and A2A adenosine receptors. Also disclosed is a method to decrease BBB permeability in a subject. This method includes administering to the subject an agent which inhibits or blocks the A2A adenosine receptor signaling. Compositions relating to the same are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventor: Margaret S. Bynoe
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Publication number: 20130224108Abstract: This invention relates to the staging, diagnosis, and treatment of cancerous diseases, particularly to the use of monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments thereof, and/or cancerous disease modifying antibodies (CDMAB), optionally in combination with one or more CDMAB, chemotherapeutic agents, and conjugates thereof, as a means for initiating a cytotoxic response to human head and neck squamous cell carcinomas. The invention further relates to binding assays, which utilize the monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments thereof, and/or CDMAB of the instant invention. The cancerous disease modifying antibodies can be conjugated to toxins, enzymes, radioactive compounds, cytokines, interferons, target or reporter moieties and hematogenous cells. In particular aspects, the CDMAB used in the methods of the invention is an anti-CD44 antibody, which may be the antibody produced by the hybridoma deposited with the ATCC having accession number PTA-4621 and/or a chimeric or humanized version thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE INC.Inventors: Luis A.G. Da Cruz, Elizabeth Jane Franzmann
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Publication number: 20130224149Abstract: This disclosure is directed to: (a) processes for preparing compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, are useful for inhibiting hepatitis C virus (HCV); (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of the compounds and salts; (c) pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds or salts; and (d) methods of use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: ABBVIE INC.Inventors: Shashank Shekhar, Thaddeus S. Franczyk, David M. Barnes, Travis B. Dunn, Anthony R. Haight, Vincent S. Chan
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Publication number: 20130224150Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of polyclonal IgG's ability to promote Schwann cell maturation, differentiation, and myelin production. Methods for treating non-idiopathic, demyelinating peripheral neuropathies in mammals, where the neuropathy is not immune-mediated or infection-mediated, through the administration of polyclonal IgG are provided. Types of demyelinating peripheral neuropathies treatable with the present invention include peripheral nerve trauma and toxin-induced peripheral neuropathies. Alternatively, a composition of polyclonal IgGs can be applied directly to a peripheral nerve cell to induce maturation, differentiation into a myelinating state, and myelin expression or promote cell survival.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicants: Heinrich-Heine-Universitat, Baxter Healthcare S.A., Baxter International Inc.Inventors: Heinrich-Heine-Universitat, Baxter International Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
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Publication number: 20130216497Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pro-drugs, biologically active metabolites, stereoisomers and isomers thereof wherein the variable are defined herein. The compounds of the invention are useful for treating immunological and oncological conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Neil Wishart, Maria A. Argiriadi, David J. Calderwood, Anna M. Ericsson, Bryan A. Fiamengo, Kristine E. Frank, Michael Friedman, Dawn M. George, Eric R. Goedken, Nathan S. Josephsohn, Biqin C. Li, Michael J. Morytko, Kent D. Stewart, Jeffrey W. Voss, Grier A. Wallace, Lu Wang, Kevin R. Woller
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Publication number: 20130209399Abstract: The present invention provides the use of IFN-?, an agent that increases the expression of IFN-?, or a polynucleotide which is capable of expressing IFN-? or said agent for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of rhinovirus-induced exacerbation of a respiratory disease selected from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, wherein said treatment is by airway delivery of said medicament, e.g. by use of an aerosol nebuliser. Also provided is IFN-? for the same purpose.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Donna Elizabeth DAVIES, Peter Alexander Blanch Wark, Stephen Holgate, Sebastian L. Johnston
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Publication number: 20130209397Abstract: Compounds having the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and X are as defined herein are Hepatitis C virus NS5b polymerase inhibitors. Also disclosed are compositions and methods for treating an HCV infection and inhibiting HCV replication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Roche Palo Alto LLCInventors: Jim Li, Francisco Xavier Talamas
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Publication number: 20130209401Abstract: The present invention embraces Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 protein antagonists and agents that inhibit hepatic virus infection for use in the prevention and treatment of a hepatic virus infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: The Board of Trustees of th University of IllinoisInventor: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
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Publication number: 20130202556Abstract: Methods of treating a hepatitis C virus (HCV) related disease, such as HCV infections in subjects non-responsive to anti-HCV therapy, are described herein, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of hydroxychloroquine. An antiviral agent may be co-administered with the hydroxychloroquine. Methods utilizing synergistic combinations of hydroxychloroquine and an antiviral agent are disclosed. Further disclosed are compositions comprising hydroxychloroquine and an antiviral agent, as well as hydroxychloroquine and uses thereof for the treatment of a hepatitis C virus (HCV) related disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicants: Genoscience Pharma SAS, Panmed Ltd.Inventor: Philippe Halfon
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Publication number: 20130195797Abstract: High potency pharmaceutical compositions comprising VX-950, sodium lauryl sulfate and a polymer selected from the group consisting of hypromellose acetate succinate-M, hypromellose acetate succinate-L and hypromellose acetate succinate-H.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventor: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
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Publication number: 20130195751Abstract: Provided are a self-assembled conjugate of a host molecule containing compound and a guest molecule containing compound, a delivery composition of a bioactive material comprising the self-assembled conjugate and a bioactive material to be delivered, and a composition for tissue engineering containing the self-assembled conjugate and a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATIONInventors: Sei Kwang HAHN, Kimoon KIM, Hyuntae JUNG, Jeong-A YANG, Kyeng Min PARK
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Publication number: 20130195796Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating viral and bacterial infections, by administering certain thiourea compounds, specifically acylthiourea, carboximidoylthiourea and S-alkyl isothiourea derivatives and analogs, in therapeutically effective amounts are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: Siga Technologies Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Allen, Sean M. Amberg, Dongcheng Dai, Dennis E. Hruby
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Publication number: 20130195798Abstract: One can treat a viral infection by first administering at least one first antiviral compound for a first time period and then, after the end of the first time period, concurrently or subsequently administering the at least one first antiviral compound and at least one second antiviral compound for a second period. In some cases, after the end of the second period, the same at least one second antiviral compound that was administered during the second time period may be administered for a third time period without concurrent or subsequent administration of the at least one first antiviral compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2012Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicants: The Chancellors, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, United Therapeutics CorporationInventors: United Therapeutics Corporation, The Chancellors, Masters and Scholars of the Univ
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Publication number: 20130189225Abstract: Methods for increasing the efficiency of target tissue penetration of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector in a patient are provided. In some aspects, the methods involve inhibiting the interaction of the serum protein galectin 3 binding protein (G3BP) with AAV vector. Further provided are methods for reducing tissue distribution of a virus or for neutralizing a virus harbored by an organ destined for transplant, or newly transplanted, by administering a composition comprising G3BP.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicants: ASSOCIATION INSTITUT DE MYOLOGIE, UNIVERSITE PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE (PARIS 6), CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, GENETHONInventors: Thomas Voit, Luis Garcia, Jérôme Denard, Fedor Svinartchouk
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Publication number: 20130183265Abstract: The present invention relates to the human and murine melanoma inhibitory activity protein-2 (MIA-2) and to the nucleic acids encoding said proteins including a method for producing such proteins by recombinant techniques. The invention also relates to methods for utilizing such proteins for tissue regeneration, tumor treatment including to control the proliferation and differentiation of liver cells in vivo and in vitro. The invention further relates to diagnostic assays including the human and murine antibodies or aptamers and their use in therapy and diagnosis. Further it relates to diagnostic assays applying specific primers for the diagnostic of liver disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: SCIL PROTEINS GMBHInventor: Scil Proteins GmbH
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Publication number: 20130183268Abstract: The present invention relates to drug combinations and pharmaceutical compositions for treating hyperproliferative disorders such as cancer including non-small cell lung carcinoma, said drug combination comprising (1) a fluoro-substituted-diaryl urea of Formula (I), (2) at least one antifolate and optionally (3) at least one platinum complex antineoplastic nucleic acid binding agent, where any of these components can be present in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or other derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: BAYER HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Olaf Christensen, Iris Kuss
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Publication number: 20130183267Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclosporin analogues having antiviral activity against HCV and useful in the treatment of HCV infections. More particularly, the invention relates to novel cyclosporin analogue compounds, compositions containing such compounds and methods for using the same, as well as processes for making such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130183266Abstract: A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables of Structural Formula (I) are as described in the specification and the claims. A pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier of excipient. A biological probe comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method of treating a HCV infection in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedInventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
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Publication number: 20130183269Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to antiviral compounds, and more specifically directed to combinations of compounds which can inhibit the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV), compositions comprising such combinations, and methods for inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
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Patent number: 8486383Abstract: A method of treating a pulmonary disease such as, for instance idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), mixed connective tissue disease and asthma, comprising administering an aerosolized interferon such as interferon ? in a therapeutically effective amount is provided herein. Also, pharmaceutical compositions of one or more aerosolized interferon(s) alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents are provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: New York University, The Research Foundation of the State University of New YorkInventors: Gerald Smaldone, Rany Condos
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Publication number: 20130177530Abstract: The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130177498Abstract: Methods and compositions for immunotherapy of inflammatory and immune-dysregulatory diseases, using multispecific antagonists that target at least two different markers are disclosed. The different targets include proinflammatory effectors of the innate immune system and targets specifically associated with an inflammatory or immune-dysregulatory disorder, wherein the targets included in the latter group are not a proinflammatory effector of the immune system. Thus, the multispecific antagonist contains at least one binding specificity related to the diseased cell or condition being treated and at least one specificity to a component of the immune system. The multispecific antagonists are used in the treatment of various diseases that are generated or exacerbated by, or otherwise involve, proinflammatory effectors of the innate immune system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.Inventor: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
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Publication number: 20130177526Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of use comprising combinations of anti-CD22 antibodies with a therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent may be attached to the anti-CD22 antibody or may be separately administered, either before, simultaneously with or after the anti-CD22 antibody. In preferred embodiments, the therapeutic agent is an antibody or fragment thereof that binds to an antigen different from CD22, such as CD 19, CD20, CD21, CD22, CD23, CD37, CD40, CD40L, CD52, CD80 and HLA-DR. However, the therapeutic agent may an immunomodulator, a cytokine, a toxin or other therapeutic agent known in the art. More preferably, the anti-CD22 antibody is part of a DNL complex, such as a hexavalent DNL complex. Most preferably, combination therapy with the anti-CD22 antibody or fragment and the therapeutic agent is more effective than the antibody alone, the therapeutic agent alone, or the combination of anti-CD22 antibody and therapeutic agent that are not conjugated to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.Inventor: Immunomedics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130177525Abstract: The present invention relates to cyclin D1-derived peptides for use in the improved treatment of cancer in a patient, particularly in the form of a combination therapy using a vaccine. Other aspects relate to the use of the peptides or a combination thereof as a diagnostic tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2011Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: IMMATICS BIOTECHNOLOGIES GMBHInventors: Harpreet Singh, Toni Weinschenk, Steffen Walter
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Publication number: 20130177527Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide swallowable devices, preparations and methods for delivering drugs and other therapeutic agents within the GI tract. Many embodiments provide a swallowable device for delivering the agents. Particular embodiments provide a swallowable device such as a capsule for delivering drugs into the intestinal wall or other GI lumen. Embodiments also provide various drug preparations that are configured to be contained within the capsule, advanced from the capsule into the intestinal wall and degrade to release the drug into the bloodstream to produce a therapeutic effect. The preparation can be operably coupled to delivery means having a first configuration where the preparation is contained in the capsule and a second configuration where the preparation is advanced out of the capsule into the intestinal wall. Embodiments of the invention are particularly useful for the delivery of drugs which are poorly absorbed, tolerated and/or degraded within the GI tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Rani Therapeutics, LLCInventor: Mir Imran
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Publication number: 20130177528Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for inhibiting viral infection of a host cell. The methods comprise contacting the the host cell with an effective amount of one or more polypeptides having a disintegrin domain. The polypeptide can be CN, VCN or modified ADAM-derived polypeptide (MAP), or a fusion protein comprising a CN, VCN or MAP.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicants: WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: University of Southern California, Western University of Health Sciences
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Publication number: 20130177529Abstract: Aryl substituted pyrazole derivatives are provided, as well as processes for their preparation. The invention also provides compositions and methods for the treatment of HCV by administering a compound of the present invention, alone or in combination with additional antiviral agents, in a therapeutically effective amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Youhong Hu, Bin Xu, Yun Liao, Kenneth Nawoschik, Yixin Liu, Anthony Sandrasagra, Reza Fathi, Zhen Yang
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Patent number: 8481497Abstract: [PROBLEMS] To provide a technique which enables an effective antibody therapy for cancer which targets for FGFR1 without the need of using any effective antibody having high specificity and a potent cell-killing activity. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] Disclosed are: a therapeutic agent for cancer, which comprises an enhancer of the expression of a fibroblast growth factor receptor-1 and an anti-fibroblast growth factor receptor-1 antibody; and a method for the treatment of cancer using the therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignees: Sapporo Medical University, The University of TokyoInventors: Kohzoh Imai, Shigeru Sasaki, Tsutomu Seito
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Publication number: 20130171064Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include anti-CD74 immunoconjugates and optionally a therapeutic and/or diagnostic agent. In preferred embodiments, the immunoconjugates comprise one or more anti-CD74 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, conjugated to a carrier such as a polymer, nanoparticle, complex or micelle. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the immunoconjugates and using the immunoconjugates in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In certain preferred embodiments, the therapeutic methods comprise administering to a subject with a CD74-expressing disease an anti-CD74 immunoconjugate and thereby inducing cell death of CD74-expressing cells. In more preferred embodiments, the CD74 immunoconjugate is capable of inducing cell death in the absence of any other therapeutic agent, although such agents may be optionally administered prior to, together with or subsequent to administration of the anti-CD74 immunoconjugate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.Inventor: Immunomedics, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130171103Abstract: Compounds that selectively inhibit viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA, viral protein or virus induced cytopathic effects and compositions comprising such Compounds are described. Also described are methods of inhibiting viral replication or the production of viral RNA or DNA, viral protein or virus induced cytopathic effects using such Compounds and methods for treating viral infections involving the administration of such Compounds. The Compounds may be administered as a single agent therapy or in combination with one or more additional therapies to a human in need of such treatments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: PTC Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Davis, Jason D. Graci, Zhengxian Gu, Christopher Trotta
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Publication number: 20130171102Abstract: The invention is related to anti-viral compounds of formula (A) as defined in the claims, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kyla Bjornson, Steven S. Bondy, You-chul Choi, Chien-Hung Chou, Ruchika Mishra, James D. Trenkle, Winston C. Tse, Randall W. Vivian, James G. Taylor
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Publication number: 20130171098Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds of formula I as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and are useful in treating those infected with HCV.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2013Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
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Publication number: 20130171101Abstract: Surprising antiviral activity of 3-amino-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-(3H)-quinazolinone (Compound 1) was reported in the treatment or prevention of viral infections, particularly in combination with other antiviral agents such as interferon and/or ribavarin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventors: Sheikh Riazuddin, Osman Ali, Usman Ashfaq, Shaheen N. Khan, Javed Akram, Atta-ur Rahman, M. Iqbal Choudhary, Khalid M. Khan, Zulfiqa Ali Khan
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Patent number: 8476254Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of psychosis associated with interferon-? therapy by administering an amount of a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist effective to ameliorate the symptoms of psychosis in the patient, wherein the patient is not otherwise in need of treatment with a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist. The present invention further relates to kits for the treatment of Hepatitis C infection in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2003Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.Inventor: Joseph K. Belanoff
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Publication number: 20130164258Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Tricyclic Compounds, compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Compound, and methods of using Tricyclic Compounds for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient. The present invention provides Tricyclic Compounds of Formula (I): Non-limiting examples of the Compounds of Formula (I) include compound 44 The Compounds of Formula (II) can be useful for inhibiting HCV viral replication or replicon activity, and for treating or pre-venting HCV infection in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Kevin X. Chen, Anilkumar Gopinadhan Nair, Qingbei Zeng, Stuart B. Rosenblum, Joseph A. Kozlowski, F. George Njoroge
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Publication number: 20130164260Abstract: The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130164259Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-Substituted Piperazine Derivatives, compositions comprising one or more 1,4-Substituted Piperazine Derivatives, and methods of using the 1,4-Substituted Piperazine Derivatives for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventors: Cliff C. Cheng, Xiaohua Huang, Gerald W. Shipps, JR.
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Publication number: 20130164261Abstract: Disclosed herein are phosphorothioate nucleotide analogs, methods of synthesizing phosphorothioate nucleotide analogs and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as viral infections, cancer, and/or parasitic diseases with the phosphorothioate nucleotide analogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: ALIOS BIOPHARMA, INC.Inventor: ALIOS BIOPHARMA, INC.
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Patent number: 8470562Abstract: A highly efficient method of making a primary cell derived biologic by purifying mononuclear cells (MNCs) in a automated cell processor to remove contaminating cells by loading leukocytes onto lymphocyte separation medium (LSM) and centrifuging the medium to obtain purified MNCs, storing the MNCs overnight in a closed sterile bag system, stimulating an induction mixture of the MNCs with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) or other mitogen and ciprofloxacin in a scalable cell culture device and producing a primary cell derived biologic from the MNCs, removing the mitogen from the induction mixture by filtering, incubating the induction mixture, clarifying the induction mixture by filtering to obtain a primary cell derived biologic supernatant, and clearing the primary cell derived biologic supernatant from adventitious agents by anion exchange chromatography, filtration. A closed system prevents contamination of the resulting primary cell derived biologic. An automated method of purifying cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: IRX Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: George J. Fennington, Jr., Harvey J. Brandwein
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Publication number: 20130156732Abstract: The disclosure is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130156733Abstract: Disclosed herein are live attenuated influenza virus compositions for inducing interferon comprising quantified subpopulations of interferon-inducing particles and defective-interfering particles. The live attenuated influenza virus compositions are particularly useful to induce interferon in an individual having or suspected of having a viral infection. Further, by infecting mammalian and avian cells with the live attenuated influenza virus compositions, the compositions optimized for mammalian or avian species can be selected based on the ratio of defective-interfering particles to interferon-inducing particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Philip I. Marcus, John M. Ngunjiri, Margaret J. Sekellick, Chang-Won Lee