The Oxygen Is Bonded Directly To A Benzene Ring Patents (Class 514/130)
  • Patent number: 11628178
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to the use of fospropofol, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of fospropofol, or mixtures thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising fospropofol, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of fospropofol, or mixtures thereof, and methods of treating diseases or disorders, including migraine are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Epalex Corporation
    Inventors: Steven L. Krill, Feng-Jing Chen, Michael A. Rogawski, Edward Brendan Magrab, Allen H. Heller
  • Patent number: 11547714
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to pharmaceutically acceptable salts of fospropofol and their use to treat migraine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: EPALEX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Randall B. Murphy, Steven L. Krill, Samuel Andrew
  • Patent number: 11331271
    Abstract: Methods for buccally, sublingually, or intranasally administering a prodrug of propofol to a subject in need of treatment thereof in an amount sufficient to deliver a therapeutically effective amount of propofol to the subject are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Barbara Slusher, Rana Rais, James Vornov
  • Patent number: 11129894
    Abstract: Materials and methods for enhancing the effectiveness of proton radiation therapy (e.g., high linear energy transfer (LET) proton radiation therapy) against tumor cells are provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: - Humanetics Corporation, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Adam J. Harvey, Michael D. Kaytor, Keith Cengel, Eric Stanton Diffenderfer
  • Patent number: 11021498
    Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble acetaminophen prodrugs and formulations which may be suitable for parenteral administration. Methods of treating a disease or condition responsive to acetaminophen (such as fever and/or pain) using the acetaminophen prodrugs, as well as kits, unit dosages, and combinations with additional pharmaceutical agent(s) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Naweed Muhammad, Keith R. Bley
  • Patent number: 10994018
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel long-acting palmitic acid-conjugated gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) derivative and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. A GnRH derivative of the present invention is expected to greatly contribute, through excellent bioavailability and increased half-life in blood, to the reduction in drug dosing frequency and dosage and the like in the treatment of sex hormone-dependent diseases. Particularly, the GnRH derivative can overcome the disadvantages of existing GnRH sustained-release preparations, which have the side effects of residual feeling and pain at the injection site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: NOVEL PHARMA INC.
    Inventor: Dong Kyu Jin
  • Patent number: 10442826
    Abstract: The present invention provides water-soluble acetaminophen prodrugs and formulations which may be suitable for parenteral administration. Methods of treating a disease or condition responsive to acetaminophen (such as fever and/or pain) using the acetaminophen prodrugs, as well as kits, unit dosages, and combinations with additional pharmaceutical agent(s) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Naweed Muhammad, Keith R. Bley
  • Patent number: 10179837
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for dendronized polymers, and the use of the polymers as carriers for the intracellular delivery of nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Zhibin Guan, Hanxiang Zeng
  • Patent number: 10000814
    Abstract: Novel ALK and NTRK1 fusion molecules and uses are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: FOUNDATION MEDICINE, INC.
    Inventors: Maureen T. Cronin, Doron Lipson, Roman Yelensky
  • Publication number: 20150141349
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for treating carcinoid syndrome and other adverse symptoms associated with tumor-producing neuroendocrine tumors, said methods comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a vascular disrupting agent, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having a hormone producing neuroendocrine tumor. In preferred implementations, the vascular disrupting agent is combretastatin A-4 phosphate, combretastatin A-1 diphosphate, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Angiogene Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter David Davis, David J. Chaplin
  • Patent number: 9029354
    Abstract: Provided is a fungicidal aqueous suspension composition for agriculture and horticulture, comprising: a component (A) in the form of a specific oxime compound, salt thereof or N-oxide thereof, a component (B) in the form of at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether, polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester, polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester and silicone-based surfactant, and a component (C) in the form of at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant and anionic surfactant other than component (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Rieko Nakamura, Tomoyuki Saiga, Satoshi Fujii
  • Patent number: 8993509
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents, and methods for identifying compounds, which agents and compounds are effective in the treatment, and more particularly, that inhibit cachexia, and its associated or related disorders and conditions. In addition, the invention relates to compositions and methods for the use thereof in treating conditions that are characterized by cachexia, and its associated or related disorders and conditions and/or cachexia, and its associated or related disorders and conditions, such as for example, cancer cachexia and cachexia associated with AIDS, autoimmune disorders, drug addiction, alcoholism, chronic inflammatory disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, anorexia and neurodegenerative disease. In particular, the diagnostic marker and drug target of the invention is the ATGL Lipase, which can be inhibited by e.g. siRNAs and compounds with any of the following structures (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Zimmerman, Rudolf Zechner, Günther Haemmerle, Gerald Höfler, Suman Das, Achim Lass
  • Patent number: 8962600
    Abstract: Apocynin derivative compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients, dosage forms, and methods of use thereof as neuroprotectants in the brain of mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
    Inventors: Balaraman Kalyanaraman, Joy Joseph, Anumantha Kanthasamy
  • Publication number: 20140249099
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions and methods for treating a proliferative disorder by administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition of a dual kinase inhibitor metabolite. Catecholic butane metabolites can serve as dual kinase inhibitors for purposes of methods described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: TriAct Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas F. WHITE, Steven SMITH
  • Patent number: 8796243
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods to inhibit inflammation or pathogen infection by administering at least one anionic lipid or compositions comprising at least one anionic lipid to an individual. The invention also relates to methods to prevent or inhibit respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection by administering at least one anionic lipid or compositions comprising at least one anionic lipid to an individual. The invention further relates to compositions comprising randomly mixed surfactant lipids and methods to produce the compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: National Jewish Health
    Inventor: Dennis R. Voelker
  • Publication number: 20140142068
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to use of a series of compounds and compositions comprising the same for activating telomerase and treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Aviv GAZIT, Shimon SLAVIN, Esther PRIEL, Sara YITZCHAK
  • Publication number: 20140142067
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to use of a series of compounds and compositions comprising the same for activating telomerase and treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
    Inventors: Aviv GAZIT, Shimon SLAVIN, Esther PRIEL, Sara YITZCHAK
  • Publication number: 20140099268
    Abstract: A method for treating hair loss in mammals uses compositions containing 2-decarboxy-2-phosphinico prostaglandin derivatives. The compositions can be applied topically to the skin. The compositions can arrest hair loss, reverse hair loss, and promote hair growth. Compositions containing 2-decarboxy-2-phosphinico prostaglandin derivatives can also be used to lower intraocular pressure and treat bone disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Mitchell A. deLong, John M. McIver, Robert S. Youngquist
  • Patent number: 8658624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmacology, medicine, opthalmology, and, in particular, concerns a class of chemical compounds of structure (I) and also their solvates, isomers or prodrugs applicable when incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions also containing pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which can be useful for prophylaxis and treatment of different eye pathologies such as cataract and macular dystrophy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Mitotech SA
    Inventors: Vladimir P. Skulachev, Maxim V. Skulachev
  • Publication number: 20140050712
    Abstract: Some aspects of the invention provide for a method of treating hepatic disorders, lipidemias and cardiac-related risk factors using polyunsaturated fatty acids which are modified in certain positions to attenuate oxidative damage by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and/or suppress the rate of formation of reactive products and toxic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: RETROTOPE, INC.
    Inventor: Mikhail S. Shchepinov
  • Publication number: 20140044692
    Abstract: Some aspects of the invention provide for a method of treating Impaired Energy Processing Disorders and Mitochondrial Deficiencies using polyunsaturated fatty acids which are modified in certain positions to attenuate oxidative damage by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and/or suppress the rate of formation of reactive products and toxic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: RETROTOPE, INC.
    Inventor: Mikhail S. Shchepinov
  • Publication number: 20140044693
    Abstract: Some aspects of the invention provide for a method of treating Wet and/or Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy, cataracts, and/or Stargardt Disease using polyunsaturated fatty acids which are modified in certain positions to attenuate oxidative damage by Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and/or suppress the rate of formation of reactive products and toxic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: RETROTOPE, INC.
    Inventor: Mikhail S. Shchepnov
  • Publication number: 20130136752
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel ophthalmic formulations for ocular administration comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a combretastatin, from 60% to 95% w/w pre-gelatinized starch, from 1% to 10% w/w hydrophilic matrix forming polymer, and from 0.2% to 5% lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: OXIGENE, INC.
    Inventors: Suman Sharma, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20120322769
    Abstract: A method of reducing virulence in a bacterium comprising at least one of a GacS/GacA-type system, a HrpX/HrpY-type system, a T3SS-type system, and a Rsm-type system, the method comprising contacting the bacterium with an effective amount of a compound described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicants: DUKE UNIVERSITY, UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ching-Hong Yang, Xin Chen, Eric J. Toone
  • Publication number: 20120220554
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of posterior capsular opacification are provided. The method comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combretastatin to a subject suffering from or at risk of developing posterior capsule opacification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: OXIGENE, INC.
    Inventors: Roy Quinlan, Frederique Tholozan
  • Publication number: 20120190650
    Abstract: Stabilized benzyl phosphonic acid and naphthyl phosphonic acid analog compounds are effective in inhibiting the activity of autotaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Renuka Gupte, Renukadevi Patil, Gabor Tigyi, Duane D. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120178704
    Abstract: Stilbene compounds for the prevention and treatment of colon cancer or colon inflammation and methods of using same are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Agnes M. Rimando, Nanjoo Suh, Cassia Mizuno, Bandaru s. Reddy, Sada L. Reddy
  • Publication number: 20110312904
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), compositions comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), optionally with chemotherapeutic drugs such as a tubulin-binding drug, and methods of their use for reducing the toxicity of cytotoxic agents, treating or preventing cancer or a neuropathic disorder, inducing a chemoprotective phase II enzyme, DNA, or protein synthesis, enhancing the immune system, treating inflammation, improving and enhancing general health or well-being, and methods for making compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicants: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Ting-Chao Chou, Xiaoguang Lei, Heedong Yun, Fay Ng, John Hartung, Dalibor Sames
  • Publication number: 20110245207
    Abstract: The invention relates to biology and medicine, in particular, can be used in medicine for preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for specific, self-regulating uncoupling of mitochondria. The invention may be useful in treatment of diseases and conditions associated with violation of cellular metabolism, in treatment of obesity including its pathological forms, as well as in treatment of diseases associated with increased formation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species. In addition, the invention may be used in biotechnology for stimulation of growth of yeast and microorganisms as well as for stimulation of development of tissues and organs of plant and animal origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: MITOTECH SA
    Inventors: Maxim V. Skulachev, Vladimir P. Skulachev
  • Publication number: 20110172194
    Abstract: This invention relates to a composition that comprises inositol phosphates and/or bisphosphonates, and to the use thereof to prevent the loss of substances of biological interest in the body of patients subjected to dialysis and to maintain sufficient physiological levels of said substances to regulate physiological and/or pathological processes, these substances being inhibitors of pathological crystallisation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Félix Grases Freixedas, Joan Perello Bestard, Fernando Tur Espinosa, Antonia Costa Bauza, Rafael M. Prieto Almirall, Isabel Gomila Muñiz
  • Publication number: 20110053895
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmacology and medicine, in particular to a class of mitochondrially-addressed compounds which can be used in the pharmaceutical compositions of medicinal agents (preparations) for preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases and diseases and pathological conditions caused by disturbed blood circulation or oxygen supply to tissues and organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Maxim Vladimirovich Skulachev, Vladimir Petrovich Skulachev
  • Patent number: 7855189
    Abstract: The invention relates to N-phenylphosphoric acid triamides of general formula (I) to a method for the production thereof and to their use as agents for regulating or inhibiting enzymatic urea hydrolysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: SKW Stickstoffwerke Piesteritz GmbH
    Inventors: André Hucke, Hans-Joachim Niclas, Hartmut Wozniak, Hans-Jürgen Michel, Carola Schuster
  • Publication number: 20100311698
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to aqueous based formulations of water-soluble prodrugs of propofol. The formulations comprise in aqueous medium an effective amount of the water-soluble prodrug of propofol in the absence of an antioxidant. The formulations are particularly useful as intravenous injections. The formulations preferably are buffered to a pH suitable for minimizing degradation of the prodrug during storage. The formulations can be prepared without the use of harmful co-solvents or surfactants and are stable at room temperature over extended periods of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: EISAI CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
    Inventors: Kanaiyalal R. Patel, Stephen Dordunoo, David Keller
  • Publication number: 20100297262
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments, and methods of using such pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments in the treatment of inflammation and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: COLBY PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Hirak S. Basu, David A. Zarling
  • Patent number: 7838512
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing cancer cell death using therapeutically effective amounts of DNA damaging agent(s) that act in combination to enhance cancer cell death, e.g., nucleic acid precursors, and protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors, e.g., that inhibit EGFR activity. The agents and inhibitors are administered in an amount effective to kill cancer cells, that is, the combined effect is sufficient so that cancer cell death is enhanced. If not administered at the same time, the DNA damaging agent(s) and tyrosine kinase inhibitors are administered close enough in time so they are still able to enhance cancer cell death. The methods and compositions are useful to treat neoplastic disease, e.g., pancreatic cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignees: Arch Development Corporation, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Inventors: Donald Kufe, Ralph R. Weichselbaum
  • Publication number: 20100273743
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of administering hydrogen sulfide (H2S) slowly and sustainably to an individual in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a compound represented by the following structural formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Philip Keith Moore, Choon-Hong Tan, Ling Li, Yan Yi Guan
  • Publication number: 20100267667
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to use of a series of compounds and compositions comprising the same for activating telomerase and treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Aviv Gazit, Shimon Slavin, Esther Priel, Sara Yitzchak
  • Publication number: 20100247462
    Abstract: Processes for synthesizing resveratrol-based oligomers are provided. In addition, resveratrol-based oligomer compounds free of plant extract are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Alan Snyder, Steven P. Breazzano, Audrey G. Ross, Yunqing Lin, Alexandros L. Zografos
  • Patent number: 7786098
    Abstract: Combretastatin derivatives of formula (I), preparation and use thereof are disclosed, wherein: Rf is alkyl with 1-8 carbon atoms and 1-17 fluorine atoms, R is amino, substituted amino, hydroxyl, nitro, halo, alkyloxy, phosphate or amino acid side chain. Said derivatives have a capability to inhibit the polymerization of microtubules and are useful in treatment against tumor and neovascularization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Zhejiang Dade Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Weiping Shen, Jianping Wang, Jianguo Wang, Hongmei Jin, Feng Qian, Fei Wang
  • Publication number: 20100158858
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, compounds are provided which are useful in a method or in the manufacture of a medicament for post-transcriptionally inhibiting the expression of VEGF in a subject in need thereof comprising inhibiting VEGF mRNA translation by orally administering said medicament once, twice or thrice daily to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Liangxian Cao, Samit Hirawat, Langdon Miller, Gary Elfring, Thomas Davis, Marla L. Weetall
  • Publication number: 20100129471
    Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of the formula (I) in which: R1, R2 and R3 are independently a methoxy group optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; R4 is a hydrogen atom; R5 and R6 are identical and each represent a hydrogen or fluorine atom; A is a cycle selected from the group including aryl and heteroaryl groups, wherein said groups can be substituted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Mouâd Alami, Jean-Daniel Brion, Olivier Provot, Jean-François Peyrat, Samir Messaoudi, Abdallah Hamze, Anne Giraud, Jérôme Bignon, Joanna Bakala, Jian-Miao Liu
  • Patent number: 7659262
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel and useful combretastatin A-4 prodrug salts that increase the solubility of combretastatin A-4, readily regenerate combretastatin A-4 in vivo under normal physiological conditions, and which produce physiologically tolerable products as a result of the regeneration of combretastatin A-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: John J. Venit, Mandar V. Dali, Manisha M. Dali, Yande Huang, Charles E. Dahlheim, Ravindra W. Tejwani
  • Patent number: 7659261
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel and useful combretastatin A-4 prodrug salts that increase the solubility of combretastatin A-4, readily regenerate combretastatin A-4 in vivo under normal physiological conditions, and which produce physiologically tolerable products as a result of the regeneration of combretastatin A-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
    Inventors: John J. Venit, Mandar V. Dali, Manisha M. Dali, Yande Huang, Charles E. Dahlheim, Ravindra W. Tejwani
  • Publication number: 20090264382
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating, preventing and/or managing hematopoietic neoplasm in a subject by administering to the subject combretastatin A-4 phosphate, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The method may further comprise co-administering a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: David CHAPLIN, Shahin RAFII
  • Publication number: 20090253659
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds with a variety of therapeutic uses, more particularly novel substituted cyclic alkylidene compounds that are particularly useful for selective estrogen receptor modulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Jing Fang, Dennis Heyer, Aaron Bayne Miller, Frank Navas, III, Terrence Lee Smalley, JR., William J. Zuercher, Subba Reddy Katamreddy
  • Publication number: 20090232879
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward the use of thyromimetic compounds that are thyroid receptor ligands, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to prodrugs of these compounds for preventing, treating, or ameliorating fatty liver diseases such as steatosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward E. Cable, Mark D. Erion
  • Publication number: 20090221532
    Abstract: A dosage of a propofol prodrug needed for inducing mild to moderate sedation levels in a patient is calculated based on a patient's lean body mass. It has been discovered dosages based on gross body mass may result in overdosing, particularly for obese patients. In another aspect, a dosage suitable for inducing mild to moderate sedation levels in a patient who is at least 60 years of age is determined. A weight-appropriate dosage for the patient is determined and then adjusted by an age-based factor. For example, the dosage needed to produce a sedated state or other effect in a patient who is 60 years of age or older may be about 0.6-0.8 times the dosage needed to produce a corresponding effect in a younger patient of the same weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: MGI GP, INC.
    Inventors: Ekaterina Gibiansky, Leonid Gibiansky
  • Publication number: 20090209496
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating, preventing and/or managing cancer in a subject including enhancing the efficacy of a Receptor Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (e.g., a small molecule RTK inhibitor, e.g., Sorafenib or Erlotinib) by administering to the subject a Vascular Disrupting Agent (e.g., a Combretastatin or derivative thereof) sequentially or simultaneously in combination with said RTK inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a RTK inhibitor and a VDA are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: David Chaplin, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7572778
    Abstract: The present invention is related to new derivatives of Combretastatin, of Formula obtained by total synthesis. The strategy developed for each of the compounds is to i) replace a halogen (i.e. fluorine atom) to hydrogen on olefinic bound; ii) replace an aromatic ring in a natural product with an amino-aromatic ring. Said compounds recognize and bind the tubulin site: are useful for treating pathological states which arise from or are exacerbated by cell proliferation—as anticancer and/or antiangiogenic activity, in a mammal—to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Sigma-Tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.p.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Giannini, Domenico Alloatti, Marcella Marcellini, Mauro Marzi, Teresa Riccioni, Maria Ornella Tinti
  • Patent number: RE45720
    Abstract: Novel stilbenoid compounds and their prodrug forms are disclosed, which serve as potent vascular targeting agents useful for the treatment of solid tumor cancers and other diseases associated with unwanted neovascularization. The novel stilbenoid compounds are tubulin-binding stilbenoid analogs structurally related to combretastatin A-1 and combretastatin A-4. The prodrug forms serve as potent vascular targeting agents (VTAs) useful for the treatment of solid tumor cancers and diseases associated with retinal neovascularization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignees: OXiGENE, Inc., Baylor University
    Inventors: David J. Chaplin, Charles Manly Garner, III, Robert Ronald Kane, Kevin G. Pinney, Joseph Anthony Prezioso, Klaus Edvardsen