Enzyme Inactivation By Chemical Treatment Patents (Class 435/184)
  • Patent number: 8501446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Francesco Salituro, Luc Farmer, Randy Bethiel, Edmund Harrington, Jeremy Green, John Court, Jon Come, David Lauffer, Alex Aronov, Hayley Binch, Dean Boyall, Jean-Damien Charrier, Simon Everitt, Damien Fraysse, Michael Mortimore, Francoise Pierard, Daniel Robinson, Jian Wang, Joanne Pinder, Tiansheng Wang, Albert Pierce
  • Publication number: 20130190289
    Abstract: 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 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. A method of inhibiting or reducing the activity of HCV polymerase in a subject or in a biological in vitro sample comprises administering to the subject or to the sample a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130190307
    Abstract: Provided are certain fused heteroaryls, compositions thereof and methods of use therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Weiguo Su, Weihan Zhang, Haibin Yang
  • Publication number: 20130183266
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130184280
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are substituted thiazoles and their salts that are VEGFR2 kinase inhibitors, useful in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: TELIK, INC.
    Inventor: Telik, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130184259
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders. The invention also provides processes for preparing the compounds of the invention and intermediate compounds useful in these processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
    Inventor: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
  • Publication number: 20130184221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to kinase inhibiting compositions and uses thereof. The invention further provides isolated kinase inhibiting peptides and uses thereof for inhibiting hyperplasia, for inhibiting the growth of neoplasms, and for inducing programmed cell death in a cell population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alyssa Panitch, Brandon Seal
  • Publication number: 20130183318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of prostate cancer. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the inhibition of prostate cancer cell growth, comprising inhibiting the activity of Stat5 in prostate cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: MARJA T. NEVALAINEN
  • Publication number: 20130183237
    Abstract: The invention relates to thrombin inhibitors derived from the salivary glands of haematophagous arthropods and in particular to bivalent and trivalent thrombin inhibitors that act by interacting with thrombin at two or three different sites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
    Inventors: Maria Kazimirova, R. Manjunatha Kini, Cho Yeow Koh
  • Publication number: 20130178498
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods which may be useful as inhibitors of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) for the treatment or prevention of inflammatory diseases and other diseases involving elevated levels of cytokines and proinflammatory mediators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Govek, Andrew K. Shiau, Stewart A. Noble, David J. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130178429
    Abstract: The present invention provides macrocyclic compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, RE, RF, RG, RH, RI, f, g, h, n, and m are as defined herein. The present invention further provides methods of synthesizing these macrocyclic compounds, and methods of their use and treatment. Certain aspects of the present invention relate to modulation of kinase activity, and in the treatment of kinase-associated diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: David R. Liu, Ralph E. Kleiner
  • Publication number: 20130177531
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or mixtures thereof wherein C* represents a diastereomeric carbon comprising a mixture of R and S isomers wherein the R isomer is greater than 50% of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
  • Publication number: 20130178417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for use in mediating hypoxia inducible factor and for treating erythropoietin-associated conditions by increasing endogenous erythropoietin in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventors: Michael P. AREND, Lee A. FLIPPIN, Volkmar GUENZLER-PUKALL, Wen-Bin HO, Eric D. TURTLE, Xiaohui DU
  • Publication number: 20130172332
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of identifying a compound that binds to or interacts with a protein receptor involved in bone formation. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to methods of identifying a compound that regulates a Wnt pathway in a cell by binding to or interacting with cavities in proteins such as LRP5, LRP 6 and/or frizzled receptor and interfering with receptor binding to other proteins in a Wnt pathway. The present disclosure is further directed to methods and compositions that comprise an identified compound for treating or preventing a disease in a mammal in which Wnt pathway suppression plays a role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: ENZO BIOCHEM, INC.
    Inventor: ENZO Biochem, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130172337
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formulae (I) and (II) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, X and m have the meaning indicated in the claims, and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used for the inhibition of serine/threonine protein kinases and for the sensitisation of cancer cells to anticancer agents and/or ionising radiation. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of cancer, tumours, metastases or angiogenesis disorders, in combination with radiotherapy and/or an anticancer agent. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the preparation of the compounds of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Thomas Fuchss, Werner Mederski, Frank Zenke
  • Publication number: 20130171154
    Abstract: Isolated antibodies that bind to human CD38 and cynomolgus CD38 are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the disclosed antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
    Inventor: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
  • Publication number: 20130164814
    Abstract: A method and use therein for inactivating hydrogen peroxide decomposing enzymes in the production of recycled fiber pulp and/or mechanical pulp comprising providing solid peroxygen to an aqueous process for fiber production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: KEMIRA OYJ
    Inventors: Tiina Sarja, Marko Kolari
  • Publication number: 20130164815
    Abstract: Disclosed is both a process for producing a reversibly inactive acidified plasmin by activating plasminogen and a process for producing a purified plasminogen. The produced plasmin is isolated and stored with a low pH-buffering capacity agent to provide a substantially stable formulation. The purified plasminogen is typically purified from a fraction obtained in the separation of immunoglobulin from Fraction II+III chromatographic process and eluded at a low pH. The reversibly inactive acidified plasmin may be used in the administration of a thrombolytic therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: GRIFOLS, S.A.
    Inventor: GRIFOLS, S.A.
  • Publication number: 20130164813
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting transglutaminase 2 activity using 2-alkyloxy-3-phenylethynyl-4a,5-dihydropyrido[2,3-b]pyrazine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: DONGGUK UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Young Dae Gong, Soo Youl Kim
  • Publication number: 20130165333
    Abstract: Described herein are the preparation and use of novel bromo-phosphonomethylphenylalanine amino acid derivatives (BrPmp) and BrPmp-containing peptides as specific, irreversible protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors, which are suitable for application in peptide synthesis. These derivatives are particularly advantageous since their synthesis is both easy and scalable, and they are suitable for peptide synthesis. The BrPmp derivatives described herein can be appropriately protected to allow for solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and incorporation into peptides for preparation of protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors and inhibitor libraries. The peptides and peptide libraries can be used to identify new protein tyrosine phosphatase specific sequences and profile protein tyrosine phosphatase activity in cell lysates, diagnostic samples and biopsy samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
    Inventors: Christopher Warren Cairo, Naresh Singh Tulsi, Alan Michael Downey
  • Publication number: 20130165440
    Abstract: JAK1 inhibitors of structural formula (I), wherein Ar1, Ar2, Q, W, X, Y, and Z are defined in the specification, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions thereof, and use of the compounds and compositions for treating diseases. The invention also comprises use of the compounds in and for the manufacture of medicaments, particularly for treating diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: EXELIXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Neel Kumar Anand, S. David Brown, Zerom Tesfai, Cristiana A. Zaharia
  • Publication number: 20130165391
    Abstract: Therapeutic peptides (and peptoids) for preventing or inhibiting tissue damage associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion are provided, along with peptides (and peptoids) for preventing or inhibiting cancerous tissue growth. The peptides are derived from ?2-glycoprotein I. Pharmaceutical and veterinary compositions comprising the peptides are also provided. Methods of using the peptides to prevent or inhibit tissue damage associated with ischemia and/or reperfusion and/or to prevent or inhibit tissue damage or the growth of cancerous tissue are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Kansas State University Research Foundation
  • Publication number: 20130165458
    Abstract: A compound for treating protein kinase-related disease or disorder having a structure of formula (A): wherein X is N or CH; Y is NH, O, or CH2; Z is an aryl or a heteroaryl; and R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently H, halo, nitro, cyano, aryl, heteroaryl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkenyl, —ORa, —C(O)Ra, —C(O)NRaRb, —NRaC(O)Rb, —NRaRb, —S(O)2Ra, —S(O)2NRa Rb, —NRaS(O)2Rb, —N?CRaRb, or —NRaC(O)NHRb, wherein each of Ra and Rb, independently, is H, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aryloxy, alkoxy, hydroxy, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, or heterocycloalkenyl, or Ra and Rb, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, form heteroaryl, heterocycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkenyl; or R3 and R4 are as defined above, and R1 and R2 together with the carbons, to which they are attached, form a heterocycloalkenyl or heteroaryl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jiann-Jyh Huang, Chu-Bin Liao, Pao-Nien Chen
  • Publication number: 20130165416
    Abstract: The invention provides a novel compound having a structure corresponding to Formula (I): (A)-(B)—(C)-(D)??(I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and methods for using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Steven L. Wagner, Soan Cheng, William C. Mobley, Rudolph E. Tanzi
  • Patent number: 8470818
    Abstract: Compounds active on protein kinases are described, as well as methods of using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of protein kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Plexxikon Inc.
    Inventors: Prabha N. Ibrahim, Dean R. Artis, Ryan Bremer, Shumeye Mamo, Chao Zhang, Jiazhong Zhang, Jianming Tsai, Klaus-Peter Hirth, Gideon Bollag, Wayne Spevak, Hanna Cho, Samuel J. Gillette, Shenghua Shi
  • Patent number: 8466288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of PI3K, particularly of PI3K?. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disease, conditions, or disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Alex Aronov, Jon H. Come, Robert J. Davies, Albert Charles Pierce, Philip N. Collier, Ronald Lee Grey, Jr., Hardwin O'Dowd, James A. Henderson, Elaine B. Krueger, Arnaud Le Tiran, Yusheng Liao, David Messersmith, Jian Wang, Suganthini S. Nanthakumar, Jingrong Cao, Upul Keerthi Bandarage, Anne-Laure Grillot
  • Publication number: 20130150345
    Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AMURA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventor: AMURA THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20130150292
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting proteases. One aspect of the invention features pro-soft inhibitors which react with an activating protease to release an active inhibitor moiety in proximity to a target protease. In certain instances, compounds inhibit proteasomes and/or post-proline cleaving enzymes (PPCE), such as dipeptidyl peptidase IV. The compounds of the invention provide a better therapeutic index, owing in part to reduced toxicity and/or improved specificity for the targeted protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: William W. Bachovchin, Hung-Sen Lai, Wengen Wu
  • Publication number: 20130150294
    Abstract: A method for regulating Src and its downstream signaling pathway which includes binding between Src and Na+/K+-ATPase is disclosed. The Na+/K+-ATPase/Src complex is a functional receptor for cardiotonic steroids such as ouabain. Also disclosed are Src inhibitors or activators which include either Na+/K+-ATPase or Src that interfere with the interaction between the Na/K-ATPase and Src, act via a different mechanism from ATP analogues, and is pathway (Na+/K+-ATPase) specific.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
    Inventor: The University of Toledo
  • Publication number: 20130150359
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formulae (I), (II) and (III), and/or physiologically acceptable salts, tautomers and stereoisomers thereof, including mixtures thereof in all ratios. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used for the inhibition of serine/threonine protein kinases and for the sensitisation of cancer cells to anticancer agents and/or ionising radiation. The invention also relates to the use of the compounds of the formula (I) in the prophylaxis, therapy or progress control of cancer, tumours, metastases or angiogenesis disorders, in combination with radiotherapy and/or an anticancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventors: Thomas Fuchss, Werner Mederski, Frank Zenke
  • Publication number: 20130150387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted amino-quinazolinones of general formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R14 and A, are defined as in the specification and claims and the use thereof for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and similar diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus FUCHS, Niklas HEINE, Christian EICKMEIER, Sandra HANDSCHUH, Cornelia DORNER-CIOSSEK, Stefan HOERER
  • Patent number: 8460684
    Abstract: A class of anionic oligomers and polymers that function for inhibition of nucleases, particularly RNase. Specific inhibitors include mixtures of oligomers of vinyl sulfate. Methods for inhibition or inactivation of one or more nucleases in vitro which comprises the step of contacting the one or more nucleases in a biological medium with one or more of the anionic oligomeric or polymeric inhibitors of this invention. Kits for carrying out a biological procedure, biological reaction and/or a biological assay containing one or more inhibitors of this invention. The use of oligomers and/or polymers of this invention as additives in buffers or reagents. The inhibitors of the invention can also be attached to surfaces to provide for removal of nucleases from media, solutions or other liquids in contact with the solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ronald T. Raines, Bryan D. Smith, Matthew B. Soellner, David M. Lynn
  • Publication number: 20130143837
    Abstract: Oral pentosan polysulfate (PPS) compositions treat diseases such as diabetes, inflammation, atherosclerosis. The compositions are also effective in reducing matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Gary E. Striker, Helen Vlassara, Feng Zheng
  • Publication number: 20130142757
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of general formula (I), wherein R, R1, Rc, Rd, Re, Rf, X, Y, Z, A and B are as defined in the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicants: Hande Starlake Bioscience Co., Ltd., Hande Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Chenxi LI, Weisheng Shen, Yang Fang, Xiaoyong Le
  • Publication number: 20130143925
    Abstract: Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Bruce D. Hammock, Tristan Rose, Christophe Morisseau, Kin Sing Lee
  • Publication number: 20130142807
    Abstract: The invention encompasses compounds having formula I-V and the compositions and methods using these compounds in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK3, may be therapeutically useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130143896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted isoxazolo-quinazolines which modulate the activity of protein kinases and are therefore useful in treating diseases caused by dysregulated protein kinase activity, in particular human MPS1 and PERK. The present invention also provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing such these compounds or the pharmaceutical compositions containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.R.L.
    Inventors: Marina Caldarelli, Italo Beria, Nicoletta Colombo, Claudia Piutti, Matteo Salsa, Gabriella Traquandi
  • Publication number: 20130142815
    Abstract: The present invention demonstrates for the first time that alpha-methyl-tryptophan is an inhibitor of the enzyme indoleamine diooxygenase (IDO). The present invention includes the use of alpha-methyl-tryptophan in methods of modulating immune responses and treating cancer and infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Georiga Health Sciences Univ. Research Inst., Inc.
    Inventor: Vadivel Ganapathy
  • Publication number: 20130143961
    Abstract: Carbamimidothioic acid esters of formula (I) and 2-nitro-N-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)phenyl]-4-(quinolin-4-ylamino)benzamide are used for the treatment of influenza, and for the inhibition of a viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. Formulae (I), (II).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicants: British Columbia Cancer Agency, Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Steven J. Jones, Allan Sik-Yin Lau, Jianghong An, Hing-Yee Law, Chun-Wai Davy Lee
  • Publication number: 20130137726
    Abstract: Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Bruce D. Hammock, Paul D. Jones, Christophe Morisseau, Huazhang Huang, Hsing-Ju Tsai, Richard Gless, JR.
  • Publication number: 20130136731
    Abstract: The present invention discloses novel hybrid proteins that have both plasminogen activator and anti-thrombotic properties, including clot specific action, that renders these as highly advantageous for the treatment of circulatory disorders involving fibrin clot formation due to underlying tissue damage in the blood vessels leading to myocardial infarction, strokes etc. Also disclosed are new proteins, and methods of obtaining the same, that help to dissolve blood clots by activating plasminogen in a plasmin or thrombin dependent manner and also inhibit both the activity and generation of thrombin through the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC & INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Neeraj Maheshwari, Girish Sahni
  • Publication number: 20130137681
    Abstract: The present invention provides heteroaryl substituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridines and heteroaryl substituted pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyrimidines that modulate the activity of Janus kinases and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to activity of Janus kinases including, for example, immune-related diseases, skin disorders, myeloid proliferative disorders, cancer, and other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: INCYTE CORPORATION
    Inventor: INCYTE CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130137708
    Abstract: The present invention sets forth a new chemical genetic approach for engineering kinase enzymes with a cysteine gatekeeper residue as well as for developing electrophilic inhibitors thereto. The present invention also provides a Src proto-oncogenic tyrosine kinase with a cysteine gatekeeper that recapitulates wild type activity and can be irreversibly inhibited both in vitro and in cells. The present invention also provides methods and compositions for modulating kinases and for treating kinase-associated diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventor: The Regents of The University of California
  • Publication number: 20130137721
    Abstract: 6-Amino isoquinoline compounds are provided that influence, inhibit or reduce the action of a kinase. Pharmaceutical compositions including therapeutically effective amounts of the 6-aminoisoquinoline compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are also provided. Various methods using the compounds and/or compositions to affect disease states or conditions such as cancer, obesity and glaucoma are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: AERIE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130137660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridines or pyrazines that inhibit kinases. In particular the compounds of the invention inhibit members of the class III PTK receptor family such as FMS (CSF-IR), c-KIT, PDGFR?, PDGFR? or FLT3 and KDR, SRC, EphA2, EphA3, EphA8, FLT1, FLT4, HCK, LCK, PTK5 (FRK), SYK, DDR1 and DDR2 and RET. The compounds of the invention are useful in the treatment of kinase associated diseases such as immunological and inflammatory diseases; hyperproliferative diseases including cancer and diseases involving neo-angiogenesis; renal and kidney diseases; bone remodeling diseases; metabolic diseases; and vascular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
    Inventor: YM Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd
  • Publication number: 20130137696
    Abstract: Compounds which are 4,7-disubstituted derivatives of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazin-1-one compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, their preparation process and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them are disclosed; these compounds are useful in the treatment of diseases caused by and/or associated with an altered protein kinase activity such as cancer, viral infection, prevention of AIDS development in HIV-infected individuals, cell proliferative disorders, autoimmune and neurodegenerative disorders; also disclosed is a process under Solid Phase Synthesis conditions for preparing the compounds of the invention and chemical libraries comprising a plurality of them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: NERVIANO MEDICAL SCIENCES S.R.L.
    Inventors: Danilo Mirizzi, Giovanni Cervi, Matteo D'Anello, Gianluca Mariano Enrico Papeo, Ron Ferguson, Francesco Casuscelli
  • Publication number: 20130137709
    Abstract: Provided are compounds and methods for treating or preventing kinase-mediated disorders therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventors: Nathanael S. Gray, Wenjun Zhou
  • Patent number: 8450334
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for preventing or attenuating cancer progression or blocking metastasis in prostate cancer and other cancers (e.g., ovarian carcinoma, endometrial cancer, renal cell carcinoma) that are characterized by overexpression of the type II cell surface serine protease hepsin, based on the discovery of multiple disclosed compounds having activity as specific hepsin inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Inventors: Valeri I. Vasioukhin, John R. Chevillet
  • Publication number: 20130131040
    Abstract: Provided are pyrazine compounds for inhibiting of Syk kinase, intermediates used in making such compounds, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods for inhibition Syk kinase activity, and methods for treating conditions mediated at least in part by Syk kinase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130131047
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of ROCK1 and ROCK2 and methods of modulating the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such compounds. Also provided are methods of inhibiting ROCK1 and or ROCK2 that are useful for the treatment of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: SURFACE LOGIX, INC.
    Inventor: SURFACE LOGIX, INC.