With Additional Ortho-hydroxybenzoic Acid Compound Patents (Class 514/160)
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Patent number: 11337423Abstract: A method of disinfecting Candida auris is disclosed including treating a surface with a solution comprising 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester. The solution may further include protocatechuic acid. The solution may include an alcohol. The alcohol may include methanol, ethanol, or isopropyl alcohol. The surface may include a solid surface, a porous or semi-porous surface, or a cloth-like surface. The surface may include a surface on skin, clothes, masks, a medical device, food processing equipment, hearing aid or a surgical implant. The surface may include a surface in a healthcare facility.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Inventor: Lanny Leo Johnson
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Patent number: 10842763Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of treating cancer in a subject or preventing a relapse or reducing the incidence of relapse of cancer in a subject in remission, comprising administering to the subject: (a) a therapeutically effective amount of an immunotherapeutic agent, e.g., an immune checkpoint blockade therapy, an adoptive cellular therapy, a marrow-infiltrating lymphocytes, an adenosine A2aR inhibitor, or an antibody; and (b) a compound having formula (I): and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R2?, and X are as defined as set forth in the specification. Compounds having formula (I) are prodrugs that release glutamine analogs, e.g., 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (DON).Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, Ústav organické chemie a biochemie AV {hacek over (C)}r, v.v.i.Inventors: Barbara Slusher, Jonathan Powell, Lukas Tenora, Pavel Majer, Andrei Jancarik, Robert Leone, Judson Englert
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Patent number: 10676540Abstract: Process for the production of thermally modified starch comprising the steps of mixing starch in powder form having a specific moisture content with an alkaline water solution to obtain a wet powder; feeding a continuous flow of said wet powder into a continuous dryer together with a continuous flow of hot air; discharging a continuous flow of dried powder from said continuous drier; supplying said continuous flow of said dried powder into a turbo-reactor, in which the inner wall of said turbo-reactor is maintained at a specific temperature; converting said dried powder into a thermally inhibited starch; and discharging said thermally inhibited starch from said turbo-reactor; it is also disclosed a thermally inhibited starch obtained from the aforementioned process with enhanced physical chemical properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Ambiente E Nutrizione S.R.L.Inventor: Massimo Vezzani
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Patent number: 10603339Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pharmaceutically acceptable zinc salts, preferably water soluble zinc salts alone or optionally, in combination with one or more of a protein pump inhibitor (PPI), H2 blocker, anti-H. pylori antibiotic/antimicrobial, cytoprotective agent or a combination agent as otherwise described herein for providing fast action with optional long duration effect in reducing gastric acid secretion, raising the pH of the stomach during resting phase as well as decreasing the duration of stomach acid release during a secretagogue phase and for treating conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZE disease), ulcer disease, and gastric cancer, as well as preventing or reducing the likelihood of ulcer disease.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: John P. Geibel, Philipp Kirchhoff
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Patent number: 10577376Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 10351573Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 10278989Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pharmaceutically acceptable zinc salts, in particular, zinc chloride and zinc acetate, alone or optionally, in combinations with one or more of a protein pump inhibitor (PPI), H2 blocker, anti-H. pylori antibiotic/antimicrobial, cytoprotective agent or a combination agent as otherwise described herein for providing fast action with optional long duration effect in reducing gastric acid secretion, including acid secretion in the fundus (by inhibiting vacuolar H+-ATPase or H+/K+-ATPase) and upper body region of the stomach (by inhibiting H+/K+-ATPase), thus raising the pH of gastric juices in rapid fashion and decreasing the duration of stomach acid release during a secretagogue phase. This method is also directed to treating conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-erosive reflux disease (NERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZE disease), ulcer disease, and gastric cancer, as well as preventing or reducing the likelihood of ulcer disease.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: YALE UNIVERSITYInventors: John P. Geibel, Philipp Kirchhoff
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Patent number: 10021901Abstract: An antimicrobial composition and method for extending the shelf-life of water, food/feed or food/feed ingredients, comprising: 5-25 wt. % nonanoic acid, 1-25 wt. % organic acid ester, 1-50 wt. % of a single or mixture of C1-C24 aldehydes, a mixture of C1-C24 organic acids, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ANITOX CORPORATIONInventors: Julio Pimentel, Kurt Richardson
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Patent number: 9872915Abstract: The presently described technology provides methods of treating a patient having moderate to severe pain, narcotic or opioid abuse or narcotic or opioid withdrawal. The presently described methods are carried out by comprising administering to the patient a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising acetaminophen and benzoate-hydrocodone hydrochloride. The composition has reduced side effects when compared with unconjugated hydrocodone.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 9650387Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 9549923Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 9132125Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Publication number: 20150072005Abstract: Provided are methods for enhancing the efficacy of aspirin. Also provided are methods for reducing pain or preventing or treating heart attack, stroke or blood clot in a subject in need thereof. The methods entail orally administering to the subject a first composition comprising a first amount of aspirin, and a second composition comprising a second amount of aspirin, wherein the first composition is formulated so as to, upon administration, disintegrate or dissolve intraorally providing rapid release of the aspirin of the first composition in the subject, and wherein the second composition is formulated to be substantially more difficult than the first composition to disintegrate or dissolve intraorally but is ingestible and releasable in the gastrointestinal track of the subject. The method can further include administering to the subject a painkiller or an agent suitable for treating a cardiovascular disease or condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2013Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventor: Joseph P. Habboushe
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Publication number: 20150045331Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
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Patent number: 8889659Abstract: The present invention relates to TRPV1 selective agonist topical compositions including capsaicinoid and analgesic agent compositions and methods of manufacture and methods of providing pain relief as well as treating a variety of disorders with such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: API Genesis, LLCInventors: Daniel Bucks, Philip J. Birbara
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Publication number: 20140323444Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, intermediates used in the preparation of such compounds, processes for the preparation of such compounds of the formula V and formula VI and such intermediates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds of the formula V and such compounds of the formula VI, and the uses of such compounds of the formula V and such compounds of the formula VI as anti-inflammatory, antiobesity and cardioprotective agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventor: Banavara L. Mylari
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Patent number: 8871780Abstract: The presently described technology provides phenylethanoic acid, phenylpropanoic acid, phenylpropenoic acid, a salt thereof, a derivative thereof or a combination thereof chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs or compositions of hydrocodone which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 8853213Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicyclic compound for modulating G protein-coupled receptors. The inventive compound provides preventing or treating a disease associated with the modulation of G protein-coupled receptors, particularly GPR119 G protein-coupled receptors.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Hanmi Pharm. Co., LtdInventors: Jung Beom Son, Nam Du Kim, Young Kil Chang, Hee Cheol Kim, Ji Sook Kim, Young Hee Jung
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Patent number: 8846972Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid acylated salicylate derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid acylated salicylate derivative.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2010Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Chi B. Vu, Jean E. Bemis, Michael R. Jirousek, Jill C. Milne, Jesse J. Smith
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Publication number: 20140274973Abstract: The present invention is directed to antiviral compositions that provide efficacy against non-envelope viruses such as noroviruses. The antiviral compositions comprise an alcohol and a synergistic combination of an aromatic carboxylic acid and an aromatic hydroxyamide. The composition may be used as a topical on human skin, as a hand sanitizer or as a hard surface cleaning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Pedersen, Hilina Emiru, Carter Martin Silvernail
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Patent number: 8834858Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, and compositions, useful for treating dyslipidemia.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Solvotrin Therapeutics Ltd.Inventors: Mark Ledwidge, Pat O'Flynn, John Gilmer
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Patent number: 8828978Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Publication number: 20140179641Abstract: Methods for preventing, ameliorating, or reducing dermatological signs of aging are provided which employ cosmetic composition comprising novel active agents that enhance collagen production in the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Uma Santhanam, Permanan Raaj Khusial
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Patent number: 8759325Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention is a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and one or more antioxidants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine) for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty
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Patent number: 8748413Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Publication number: 20140018329Abstract: Methods and compositions containing a phorbol ester or a derivative of a phorbol ester are provided for the treatment of chronic and acute conditions. Such conditions may be caused by disease, be symptoms, treatments, or sequelae of disease. The phorbol esters described are particularly useful in the treatment of neoplastic diseases and/or managing the side effects of chemotherapeutic and radiotherapeutic treatments of neoplastic diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: BIOSUCCESS BIOTECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Zheng Tao HAN, Hung-Fong CHEN
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Patent number: 8629127Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention is a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and one or more antioxidants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine) for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty
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Patent number: 8623847Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention is a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and one or more antioxidants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine) for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: The Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty
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Publication number: 20130310349Abstract: Disclosed is a method for moisturizing skin comprising topically applying to skin in need of moisturization a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition moisturizes skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
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Publication number: 20130261090Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating ulcerations of the oral cavity, such as canker sores, sores associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), and sores associated with herpangina, with compositions containing ultraviolet light-absorbing ingredients. The ultraviolet light-absorbing ingredients include avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and/or oxybenzone. These treatments accelerate the healing process of the ulcerations of the oral cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Beny RUB
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Publication number: 20130157985Abstract: The present invention relates to TRPV1 selective agonist topical compositions including capsaicinoid and analgesic agent compositions and methods of manufacture and methods of providing pain relief as well as treating a variety of disorders with such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: API GENESIS, LLCInventors: Daniel BUCKS, Philip J. BIRBARA
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Patent number: 8461137Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: KemPharm, Inc.Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Publication number: 20130136792Abstract: A multi phase soft gelatin dosage form comprising at least one preformed solid dosage form and at least one liquid fill phase. The multi phase soft gelatin dosage forms of the present invention are especially useful to combine at least one solid dosage form and at least one liquid phase for single ingestion. Method and apparatus for manufacturing the multiphase soft gelatin dosage forms are also described. The solid phase, liquid phase or coatings may comprise active pharmaceutical ingredients, nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements, therapeutic substances, functional excipients or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: ACCUCAPS INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventors: Peter Draper, James Edward Draper, Beth Marie Okutan
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Patent number: 8389501Abstract: Azadirachta indica cell suspension culture is used to metabolize dianabol to yield potent anticarcinogenic 17?-hydroxy-17?-methyl-5?-androst-1-en-3-one, which can also be synthesized.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventors: Saifullah, Saifullah Khan, Azizuddin, Muhammad Kashif, Ahsana Dar, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary
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Patent number: 8343935Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods that employ compounds that can stimulate proliferation of fibroblasts or keratinocytes and/or stimulate production of collagen by fibroblasts. These compositions and methods are useful for treating gum- and skin-related conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventor: Sohail Malik
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Publication number: 20120322771Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing the appearance of a fine line or wrinkle on skin comprising topically applying to said fine line or wrinkle a composition comprising a glyceryl di-salicylate compound having the following structure: wherein the composition further includes a glyceryl mono-salicylate compound, and wherein the composition reduces the appearance of said fine line or wrinkle on skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: MARY KAY INC.Inventors: Anton A. Mentlik, James Swanzy
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Patent number: 8329678Abstract: Azadirachta indica cell suspension culture was used for the biotransformation of dianabol to yield a metabolite 17?-hydroxy-17?-methyl-5?-androstan-3-one, which can also be synthesized, as a potent antiinflammatory agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventors: Saif Ullah, Saifullah Khan, Muhammed Ahmed Mesaik, Zaheerul Haq, Almas Jabeen, Sobia Ahsan Halim, Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary
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Publication number: 20120244221Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing the frequency of urination are disclosed. One method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated in an extended-release formulation. Another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising multiple active ingredients formulated for extended-release. Yet another method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a diuretic followed with another administration of a pharmaceutical composition comprising an analgesic agent formulated for extended-release.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: WELLESLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, LLCInventor: David A. Dill
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Patent number: 8211876Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention is a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and one or more antioxidants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine) for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: The Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty
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Publication number: 20120142623Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for predicting inhibitors of protein targets related to treatment of infectious disease, for example, bacterial, viral, or parasitic diseases. Methods are provided for predicting inhibitors of protein targets related to treatment infectious disease, for example, microbial disease, utilizing a docking with dynamics protocol to identify inhibitors, or utilizing a protein structure energy function to identify peptide or peptidomimetic inhibitors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventors: Michael Lagunoff, Wesley C. Van Voorhis, Ekachai Jenwitheesuk, Ram Samudrala
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Publication number: 20120082634Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds, and compositions, useful for treating dyslipidemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Mark Ledwidge, Pat O'Flynn, John Gilmer
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Patent number: 8119618Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention is a combination of 5-aminosalicylic acid and one or more antioxidants (e.g., N-acetylcysteine) for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty
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Publication number: 20110311528Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a 2,5-dihydroxybenzene derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, isomer, or prodrug thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of, inter alia, psoriasis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: Action MedicinesInventors: Pedro Cuevas Sánchez, Guillermo Gimenez Gallego, Inigo Saenz de Tejada Gorman, Javier Angulo Frutos, Serafin Valverde Lopez, Antonio Romero Garrido, Rosa Maria Lozano Puerto
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Publication number: 20110201578Abstract: The invention comprises a composition for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae and a method of use therefor. Preferred embodiments include compositions containing one or more of active ingredients L-arginine, acetylsalicyclic acid, and salicyclic acid adjusted to a pH in the range of 4.0 to 6.0. Preferred compositions include: a carrier, such as water; a moisturizer, such as propylene glycol, and one or more of the active ingredients. Application of a composition for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae with a pH of about skin does not disrupt normal skin functioning.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Nyangenya Maniga
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Patent number: 7928092Abstract: Methods and formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid to affected areas of the intestine. The methods and formulations comprise modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the affected or desired area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: AGI Therapeutics Ltd.Inventors: John Devane, Jackie Butler
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Publication number: 20110002990Abstract: The presently described technology provides compositions comprising aryl carboxylic acids chemically conjugated to hydrocodone (morphinan-6-one, 4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl) to form novel prodrugs/compositions of hydrocodone, including benzoates and heteroaryl carboxylic acids, which have a decreased potential for abuse of hydrocodone. The present technology also provides methods of treating patients, pharmaceutical kits and methods of synthesizing conjugates of the present technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Travis Mickle, Sven Guenther, Christal Mickle, Guochen Chi, Jaroslaw Kanski, Andrea K. Martin, Bindu Bera
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Patent number: 7825106Abstract: Methods and formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof, to affected areas of the intestine, i.e., distal gut. The methods and formulations comprise modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the affected or desired area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: AGI Therapeutics Ltd.Inventors: John Devane, Jackie Butler
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Publication number: 20100210604Abstract: A formulation is provided that includes a volume of an aqueous multivalent physiological ion solution compatible with cerebrospinal fluid containing at least one divalent cation of magnesium or calcium, and at least one anion of carbonate or phosphate, and having a pH between 6.5 and 8.0. A zwitterionic therapeutic agent other than baclofen is dissolved the solution to achieve higher concentration or ease of solution and/or storage relative to therapeutic saline solutions of the same agent. A process of delivering a zwitterionic therapeutic agent into a subject is provided that includes dissolving a therapeutic amount of the zwitterionic therapeutic agent in a volume of artificial cerebrospinal fluid to form a stable formulation. The solution is then administered to the subject using an intrathecal pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Jay M. Meythaler
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Patent number: 7737133Abstract: Methods and formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease are disclosed. The methods and formulations include, but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid to affected areas of the intestine. The methods and formulations comprise modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to the affected or desired area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: AGI Therapeutics Ltd.Inventors: John Devane, Jackie Butler
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Patent number: 7691832Abstract: Inflammatory bowel diseases are represented by two idiopathic disorders, which include ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Ulcerative colitis is restricted to the colon and involves uncertain and inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the large intestine. Crohn's disease, on the other hand, can involve the mucosa of the small and/or large intestine and may involve deeper layers of the bowel wall. The present invention contains N-acetylcysteine disposed in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for oral or rectal delivery for treating such inflammatory bowel diseases by topical application within the colon.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of OklahomaInventor: Richard F. Harty