Enzyme Inactivation By Chemical Treatment Patents (Class 435/184)
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Publication number: 20130131105Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: CELGENE AVILOMICS RESEARCH, INC.Inventor: Celgene Avilomics Research, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130123246Abstract: The present invention is directed to modulators of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO), as well as compositions and pharmaceutical methods thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: INCYTE CORPORATIONInventor: Incyte Corporation
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Publication number: 20130123268Abstract: The present invention pertains generally to the field of therapeutic compounds. More specifically the present invention pertains to certain 3,3-disubstituted-(8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, 3,3-disubstituted-(6-aza-bicyclo[3.1.1]hept-6-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone, and 4,4-disubstituted piperidin-1-yl)-[5-(1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-thiophen-3-yl]-methanone compounds of the following formula that, inter alia, inhibit 11?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11?-HSD1).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGHInventors: Scott Peter Webster, Jonathan Robert Seckl, Brian Robert Walker, Peter Ward, Thomas David Pallin, Hazel Joan Dyke, Trevor Robert Perrior
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Publication number: 20130116216Abstract: Certain compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt therein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain disease states responsive to the inhibition of transglutaminase TG2 activity are described. These disease states include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as a single active agent or administering at least one compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Celia Dominguez, John Wityak, Michael Prime, Stephen Martin Courtney, Christopher Yarnold, Frederick Brookfield, Richard Marston, Douglas Macdonald
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Publication number: 20130116207Abstract: Provided herein are compounds used to inhibit the deamination enzyme responsible for the inactivation of therapeutic compounds, and methods of using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Eisai Inc.Inventor: Eisai Inc.
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Publication number: 20130116247Abstract: Compounds which directly inhibit IRE-1? activity in vitro, prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts there-of. Such compounds and prodrugs are useful for treating diseases associated with the unfolded protein response or with regulated IRE1-dependent decay (RIDD) and can be used as single agents or in combination therapies.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: MANNKIND CORPORATIONInventors: Qingping Zeng, Andras Toro, John Bruce Patterson, Warren Stanfield Wade, Zoltan Zubovics, Yun Yang, Zhipeng Wu
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Publication number: 20130116169Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to compositions comprising these compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a composition comprising a compound of this invention. The invention further relates to processes for preparing these compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventors: Robert B. Perni, John J. Court, Shawn D. Britt, Janos Pitlik, John H. van Drie
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Publication number: 20130116279Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.Inventors: Steven P. Govek, Andrew K. Shiau, Stewart A. Noble, David J. Thomas
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Publication number: 20130095100Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-{6-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-piperazin-1-yl]-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid (2-chloro-6-methyl-phenyl)-amide derivatives, and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof. The invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions beneficially treated by the inhibition of kinases including Src-kinase and Bcr-Abl kinase.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130096106Abstract: Compounds represented by formula: Wherein X, Y and Z are as defined herein, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and related compounds, are suitable for use in treating or preventing a Flaviviridae viral infection in a host.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) IncorporatedInventor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Incorporated
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Publication number: 20130096139Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventor: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
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Publication number: 20130096056Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): where V, W, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Inventors: Jianmin Fu, Duanjie Hou, Rajender Kamboj, Vishnumurthy Kodumuru, Natalia Pokrovskaia, Vandna Raina, Shaoyi Sun, Serguei Sviridov, Zaihui Zhang
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Publication number: 20130090331Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful as inhibitors of protein kinases, particularly of JAK family 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventors: Youssef Bennani, Tiansheng Wang, Francesco Salituro, John Duffy
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Publication number: 20130089625Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20130089882Abstract: In accordance with certain embodiments of the present disclosure, a protein arginine methyltransferase inhibitor is provided. The inhibitor comprises an amino acid peptide joined to a chloroacetamidine warhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINAInventor: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
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Publication number: 20130090300Abstract: The invention provides inhibitors of influenza endonuclease activity and tools for their discovery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Joseph D. Bauman, Kalyan Das, Disha Patel, Eddy Arnold
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Publication number: 20130089624Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATEDInventors: Jean-Damien Charrier, Stephen Clinton Young, Christopher John Davis, John Studley
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Publication number: 20130089544Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies including human antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind to ErbB2, preferably human ErbB2. In another embodiment, the antibodies or antigen-binding portions thereof inhibit ErbB2. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins or portions thereof derived from human anti-ErbB2 antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-ErbB2 antibodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: MedImmune LimitedInventor: MedImmune Limited
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Publication number: 20130090310Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula I, compositions containing them, and methods of use for the compounds and compositions in the treatment of conditions in which modulation of the JAK pathway or inhibition of JAK kinases, particularly JAK 2 and JAK3, are therapeutically useful. Also disclosed are methods of making the compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventor: RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Patent number: 8415295Abstract: Dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV)-inhibiting compounds are provided that have formula I: wherein n is 1 to 3; X is CH2; S; O; CF2 or C(CH3)2; Z is H; halogen; hydroxyl; (C1-6)alkoxy; (C1-12)alkyl; (C3-12)cycloalkyl; phenyl; or heteroaryl; where the phenyl and heteroaryl groups are optionally mono- or independently plurisubstituted with R7; optionally, X together with an adjacent ring carbon and Z form a fused cyclopropyl; and optionally, one of the bonds in the ring containing X is a double bond; and CriRii, R1, R1, R3, R4 and R5 are as described herein. Methods for preparing these compounds, and methods for treating diabetes, especially Type II diabetes, and other related diseases are described using the compounds of formula I in pharmaceutical compositions which contain these compounds. Pharmaceutical compositions which contain combinations of these compounds with other antidiabetic agents are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Phenomix CorporationInventors: David Alan Campbell, David T. Winn, Juan Manuel Betancort
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Patent number: 8410286Abstract: The disclosure relates to a compound of formula (I): and salts thereof; wherein Ar, L, A, X, R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, and R5 are as defined in the disclosure; compositions comprising said compounds, methods for their preparation, intermediates thereto, and the use thereof, particularly as drugs.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Sanofi-AventisInventors: Kirsten Bjergarde, Mark Dodson, Jacques Mauger, Anil Nair, Marcel Patek, Michel Tabart
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Publication number: 20130078218Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating hepatitis C viral infections and related viral infections, as well as compounds and compositions that are useful for treating such infections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Yarlagadda S. Babu, Pooran Chand, Minwan Wu, Pravin L. Kotian, V. Satish Kumar, Tsu-Hsing Lin, Yahya El-Kattan, Ajit K. Ghosh
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Publication number: 20130079318Abstract: Inhibitors of the enzyme beta-lactamase are provided. The compounds are adapted to inhibit beta-lactamase as produced by beta-lactam resistant bacterial strains. Methods of treatment of beta-lactam resistant bacterial infections in patients are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Southern Methodist UniversityInventors: John D. Buynak, Anjaneyulu Sheri, Sundar Ram Reddy Pagadala
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Publication number: 20130079354Abstract: Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I): wherein W, V, x, y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R7a, R8, R8a, R9, R9a, R10 and R10a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Melwyn ABREO, Daniel F. HARVEY, Mikhail A. KONDRATENKO, Wenbao LI, Rajender KAMBOJ, Vishnumurthy KODUMURU, Michael D. WINTHER, Heinz W. GSCHWEND, Nagasree CHAKKA, Shifeng LIU, Serguei SVIRIDOV, Shaoyi SUN
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Publication number: 20130079308Abstract: The present invention provides ?-hydroxy-?-aminophosphonates, ?-amino-?-aminophosphonates, and analogs thereof that inhibit carnitine acyltransferases. The invention also provides compositions comprising these ?-hydroxy-?-aminophosphonates, ?-amino-?-aminophosphonates, and analogs, and methods of the use of such compounds and compositions in the treatment, amelioration or prevention of pathological conditions, diseases or disorders that are linked with fatty acid metabolism, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes or obesity. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of such compounds and compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Nucitec S.A. de C.V.Inventors: Ricardo Abraham De La Cruz Cordero, Miguel Ångel Duarte Vázquez, Jorge Luis Rosado Loria
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Publication number: 20130071495Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) for use in a method of treating or preventing emphysema, a method of activating an emphysema cell, an activated emphysema cell obtained by this method for use in a method of treating or preventing emphysema, and a method of screening for a substance for treating or preventing emphysema.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen Deutsches Forschungszentrum fuer Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbHInventors: Melanie Koenigshoff, Oliver Eickelberg
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Publication number: 20130065899Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: CELGENE AVILOMICS RESEARCH, INC.Inventor: Celgene Avilomics Research, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130065892Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: CELGENE AVILOMICS RESEARCH, INC.Inventor: Celgene Avilomics Research, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130065950Abstract: Compounds comprising an oligonucleotide moiety covalently linked to a lipid moiety are disclosed. The oligonucleotide moiety comprises a sequence that is complementary to the RNA component of human telomerase. The compounds inhibit telomerase activity in cells with a high potency and have superior cellular uptake characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Sergei Gryaznov, Krisztina Pongracz
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Publication number: 20130059840Abstract: Described herein are novel beta-secretase inhibitors and methods for their use, including methods of treating Alzheimer's disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: CoMentis, Inc.Inventors: Geoffrey M. Bilcer, Sudha V. Ankala
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Publication number: 20130058980Abstract: Compounds that modulate, for example, that inhibit, syk kinase, and, optionally other kinases. The compounds can be used to treat a variety of disorders, including inflammatory disorders and autoimmune disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2010Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Ketan Desai, Renee Desai
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Publication number: 20130053398Abstract: 4-(2,2-Difluoro-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid (4-chloro-pyridin-3-yl)-amide is described, which is useful as a FAAH modulator. 4-(2,2-Difluoro-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid (4-chloro-pyridin-3-yl)-amide may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) activity, such as anxiety, pain, inflammation, sleep disorders, eating disorders, energy metabolism disorders, and movement disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis). A method of synthesizing 4-(2,2-difluoro-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-ylmethyl)-piperazine-1-carboxylic acid (4-chloro-pyridin-3-yl)-amide is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NVInventors: John M. Keith, Jing Liu
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Publication number: 20130053375Abstract: Disclosed are quinoline compounds having the formula: wherein R1, R2 and A are as defined herein, and methods of making and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Michael Jonathan Bury, Linda N. Casillas, Adam Kenneth Charnley, Michael P. DeMartino, Xiaoyang Dong, Patrick Eidam, Pamela A. Haile, Philip Anthony Harris, Ami Lakdawala Shah, Bryan W. King, Robert W. Marquis, JR., John F. Mehlmann, Joseph J. Romano, Clark A. Sehon
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Publication number: 20130053376Abstract: Provided are compounds of the formula (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer, salt, hydrate or prodrug thereof that modulate tyrosine kinase activity, compositions comprising the compounds and methods of their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2009Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Yahua Liu, Alexey Vyacheslavovich Anikin, Charles Chamchoumis Mikel, Douglas Eric McGrath, Goverdhan Reddy Vavilala, Jason Conrad Pickens, Aleksander Kadushkin, Luyong Jiang, Mohan Santhanam Thiruvazhi, Sergey Zozulya, Rajendran Vairagoundar, Tong Zhu, Alexander Chucholowski, Zheng Yan, Alisher Khasanov, Christina Gregor
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Publication number: 20130053419Abstract: Compounds which are sulfonamido 3,4-diarylpyrazole derivatives, 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 their use as prodrugs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Maurizio Pulici, Chiara Marchionni, Gabriella Traquandi
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Publication number: 20130045992Abstract: Proteinopathies result from the proteasome not acting efficiently enough to eliminate harmful proteins and prevent the formation of the pathogenic aggregates. As described herein, inhibition of proteasome-associated deubiquitinase Usp 14 results in increased proteasome efficiency. The present invention therefore provides novel compositions and methods for inhibition of Usp14, enhancement of proteasome activity and treatment of proteinopathies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeInventors: Daniel J. Finley, Randall W. King, Byung-Hoon Lee, Min J. Lee, Timothy C. Gahman
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Publication number: 20130045963Abstract: The present invention provides cyclohexyl azetidine derivatives, as well as their compositions and methods of use, that modulate the activity of Janus kinase (JAK) and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of JAK including, for example, inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: INCYTE CORPORATIONInventors: James D. Rodgers, Argyrios G. Arvanitis
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Publication number: 20130040934Abstract: The invention relates to new triazines (G=Q=U are N), pyrimidines (two out of G, Q and U are N), and pyridopyrimidines (one of G and U together with R2 forms an anullated pyridine ring) of formula (I) carrying a spirocyclic substituent, wherein E1 is CR4 or N; X1 is CHR4, CH2CH2, NR4, NR4?0, or O; and the other substituents are as defined in the specification. The compounds inhibit phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), DNA-PK and ATM kinase, and may be used as therapeutic agents or diagnostic probes. The invention also relates to methods of using the compounds for treatment of associated pathological conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Vladimir Cmiljanovic, Natasa Cmiljanovic, Bernd Giese, Matthias Wymann
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Publication number: 20130039854Abstract: A mechanism of monoamine oxidases (MAOs) driven epithelium-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for treating cancer by inhibiting or suppressing MAOs in cancer cells. Novel MAOs inhibitors, such as small molecules, siRNA, shRNA, antisense oligonucleotides, aptamers, decoys, and pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating cancer by disrupting the workings of MAOs are provided. In particular, a class of conjugates formed by covalently conjugating near infrared dye 783, IR-780, and MHI-148 to a MAO inhibitor, such as clorgyline, with and without encapsulation it in a nanoparticle is provided. Other aspects of the invention include methods for forming the nano-conjugates, method for monitoring treatment progress in a cancer patient by monitoring the changes in MAO activity, methods for screening patients who are at risk of cancer or differentiating different forms of cancer by assaying the level and location of MAO activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAInventors: Jean C. SHIH, Leland CHUNG, Haiyen E. ZHAU, Boyang Jason WU, Bogdan Z. OLENYUK
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Publication number: 20130040994Abstract: The present invention includes a crystal comprising a complex of the pro form of a matrix metalloprotease (proMMP) and a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits that activation of the proMMP, methods for identifying small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP, and methods of treatment using small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit the activation of a proMMP. The present invention relates to the crystal structure of a complex of proMMP9 bound to a small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitor that inhibits activation of proMMP9. The invention further relates to the use of the methods and the crystal and related structural information for designing, selecting and/or optimizing small-molecule allosteric processing inhibitors that inhibit activation of proMMP9 and proMMP9 homologues.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Kristi A. Leonard, Richard Scott Alexander, Joseph Kent Barbay, Roger F. Bone, Carl Crysler, Ingrid Christa Deckman, Paul F. Jackson, Lawrence C. Kuo, Frank A. Lewandowski, Diane M. Maguire, Carl Manthey, Cynthia M. Milligan, Beverley Moore, Kenneth J. Rhodes, Robert H. Scannevin, Celine Schalk-Hihi, Barry Springer, John C. Spurlino, Matthew J. Todd, Brett Andrew Tongue, Aihua Wang
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Publication number: 20130040359Abstract: Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor compounds comprising bi-terminal aromatic ring moieties, and related methods of NOS inhibition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Northwestern UniversityInventor: Northwestern University
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Publication number: 20130040894Abstract: The present invention relates to human serine/threonine kinase ULK3 and its ability to regulate GLI transcription factors; mediators of SHH signaling. This disclosure demonstrates that ULK3 enhances endogenous and over-expressed GLI1 and GLI2 transcriptional activity in cultured cells, and ULK3 alters subcellular localization of GLI1. According to this disclosure ULK3 is an autophosphorylated kinase and phosphorylates GLI proteins in vitro. A peptide sequence in GLI1 C-terminus that is phosphorylated by ULK3 is provided in this disclosure. ULK3 catalytical activity is shown to be crucial for its function in SHH pathway. This disclosure shows that serine/threonine kinase ULK3 is involved in the SHH pathway as a positive regulator of GLI proteins. Furthermore, a therapeutic method in SHH dependent human disorders is disclosed by pharmacological inhibition of ULK3 kinase activity. Identification of ULK3 substrate sequence in GLI1 allows the design of peptide-based modulators of its kinase activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2010Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: TALLINN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Priit Kogerman, Alla Maloverjan, Marko Piirsoo, Piret Michelson, Torben Osterlund
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Publication number: 20130040990Abstract: A convenient and scalable synthesis of DGJNAc ID from D-glucuronolactone in an overall yield of 20% is provided. DGJNAc is the first highly potent and specific competitive inhibitor of GalNAcases. DGJNAc ID is also a competitive inhibitor of -hexosaminidases. Synthesis and activity of L-DGJNAc IL is also shown. The use of DGJNAc as a potent and specific inhibitor of GalNAcases will allow useful investigation and treatment of a number of diseases, including Schindler Disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: George William John Fleet, Terry Douglas Butters
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Publication number: 20130040983Abstract: Described herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for the inhibition of RAF kinae mediated signaling. Said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods have utility in the treatment of human disease and disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Jean-Michel Vernier, Patrick O'Connor, William Ripka, David Matthews, Anthony Pinkerton, Pierre-Yves Bounaud, Stephanie Hopkins
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Patent number: 8372421Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting subacute thrombosis and/or intimal hyperplasia following an interventional vascular procedure by contacting a blood vessel or a synthetic material with a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway inhibitor. The present invention further relates to vascular devices comprising a MAPK pathway inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: New York UniversityInventors: Aubrey Galloway, Paolo Mignatti, Giuseppe Pintucci
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Publication number: 20130035325Abstract: Methods of inhibiting kinases using kinase inhibitors having olefin moieties are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: John William Taunton, JR., Rebecca Maglathlin, Iana Serafimova, Michael S. Cohen, Rand Miller, Ville Paavilainen, Jesse McFarland, Shyam Krishnan
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Publication number: 20130035324Abstract: Heterocyclic entities that modulate PI3 kinase activity, pharmaceutical compositions containing the heterocyclic entities, and methods of using these chemical entities for treating diseases and conditions associated with PI3 kinase activity are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Pingda Ren, Yi Liu, Liansheng Li, Katrina Chan, Troy Edward Wilson, Simon Fraser Campbell
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Publication number: 20130035335Abstract: Provided herein are PAK inhibitors and methods of utilizing PAK inhibitors for the treatment of CNS disorders such as neuropsychiatric disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: aFRAXis, Inc.Inventor: aFRAXis, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130029940Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, acyclic nucleoside phosphonate compounds having reduced toxicity and enhanced antiviral activity, and pharmaceutically accepted salts and solvates thereof. There are also provided methods of using the disclosed compounds for inhibiting viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting viral reverse transcriptase, inhibiting replication of virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus, and treating a subject infected with a virus, including hepatitis C virus or a human retrovirus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventor: The Regents of the University of California
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Publication number: 20130029999Abstract: Pyridazinyl compounds, compositions and related methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITYInventors: DANIEL MARTIN WATTERSON, LINDA J. VAN ELDIK, HEATHER BEHANNA, HANTAMALALA RALAY RANAIVO