With Additional Active Ingredient Patents (Class 514/171)
  • Patent number: 8962013
    Abstract: The UV-stable solid transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) with UV absorber for photosensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients has a backing layer (1), at least one active ingredient-containing matrix (2), and a detachable protective film (3). Optionally an adhesive layer (4) and a separating layer (5) are introduced between the backing layer (1) and the at least one active ingredient-containing matrix (2). At least one hydroxyphenyltriazine compound acting as UV absorber is embedded in the backing layer (1), in the active ingredient-containing matrix (2), or in the adhesive layer (4). The TTS according to the invention achieves high stability at low concentrations of UV absorber, preferably 0.5 to 3% (m/m), so as to reduce or avoid skin irritation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Thomas Langguth, Stefan Bracht
  • Patent number: 8962028
    Abstract: Storage stable, topical lotion compositions for treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses are provided by the present invention which include a halobetasol material comprising halobetasol or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, and solvates; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which includes: (a) one or more fatty alcohols and/or one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols, (b) one or more polyol humectants, and (c) diisopropyl adipate. Storage stable, topical lotion compositions for treating corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses are provided by the present invention which include 0.05% halobetasol propionate; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier which includes: (a) one or more fatty alcohols and/or one or more alkoxylated fatty alcohols, (b) one or more polyol humectants, and (c) diisopropyl adipate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: MiCal Pharmaceuticals LLC—H Series, a Series of MiCal Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Multi-Division Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Keith A. Johnson, Karl F. Popp
  • Publication number: 20150050329
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising liposomes composed of non-charged vesicle-forming lipids, optionally including not more than 10 mole percent of negatively charged vesicle-forming lipids and/or not more than 10 mole percent of PEGylated lipids, the liposomes having a selected mean particle diameter in the size range of 40-200 nm and comprising a first corticosteroid in water soluble form, for the site-specific treatment of inflammatory disorders in humans, providing in human patients a fast, strong, and durable anti-inflammatory effect for at least 2 weeks at a dose of at most 5 mg/kg body weight of prednisolone or an equipotent dose corticosteroid other than prednisolone at a treatment frequency of at most once per two weeks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Josbert Maarten Metselaar
  • Publication number: 20150050367
    Abstract: Provided herein are timosaponin compounds of Formula I, II, III, I?, II? and III?, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and processes of preparation thereof. Also provided are uses of said timosaponin compounds for preparing medicament for the treatment of diseases associated with beta-amyloid in hosts or subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Chiming Che, Laiking Sy, Chunnam Lok
  • Publication number: 20150050239
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted pyrazolone compounds, pharmaceutical acceptable salts and formulations thereof useful in modulating the protein tyrosine kinase activity, and in modulating cellular activities such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, migration and invasion. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders in mammals, especially humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicants: Calitor Sciences, LLC, Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Yanjun Wu, Min Liao, Yanming Feng
  • Publication number: 20150050210
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of various disease states, particularly neoplastic diseases and autoimmune diseases. It especially relates to the oral application of bendamustine and its derivatives. The invention further relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition which comprises bendamustine and its derivatives prepared by hot melt extrusion using pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The invention also relates to such pharmaceutical compositions and hot melt extrudates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Akif Emre Tuereli, Bernd Baumstuemmler, Richard Ammer
  • Publication number: 20150051163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising inhibitors of human histone methyltransferase EZH2 and one or more other therapeutic agents, particularly anticancer agents such as prednisone, and methods of combination therapy for administering to subjects in need thereof for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Heike Keilhack, Sarah Kathleen Knutson, Kevin Wayne Kuntz
  • Publication number: 20150045326
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula 1 or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R4, R5, R6 and X? have the meanings as indicated in the specification, to their use as a medicament, to their use in the treatment of a disease selected from among respiratory diseases or complaints and allergic diseases of the airways, to pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one of said compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as to medicament combinations containing one or more of said compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Dieter WIEDENMAYER, Armin HECKEL, Dieter HAMPRECHT
  • Publication number: 20150045332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptors and compounds of the general formula: that are useful in the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with such receptors. More specifically, the present invention relates to the synthesis and use of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 2 (S1P2) antagonists that are useful in the treatment of cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, and other inflammatory diseases. Among these inflammatory diseases that could be treated with these S1P2 antagonist are those characterized by fibrosis including chronic lung disease, chronic kidney and liver disease, chronic heart disease, and skin diseases such as sclerosis/scleroderma. The S1P2 antagonists can also be used in the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (brain cancer), pediatric neuroblastoma, and other cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Rolf E. SWENSON
  • Publication number: 20150038473
    Abstract: Disclosed are stable compositions comprising povidone-iodine and a steroid, and methods of making and using such compositions. Also disclosed herein are stable compositions comprising povidone-iodine and an NSAID, and methods of making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: FORESIGHT BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Stein, Michael Weiser, Joseph A. Capriotti, Bo Liang, C. Michael Samson
  • Publication number: 20150038468
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a subject suffering from a sclerosing disorder, comprising administering, to the subject, an effective amount of an estrogen receptor antagonist (“ERANT”), wherein said ERANT has essentially no estrogen receptor agonist activity under physiologic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Carol A. Feghali-Bostwick, Pamela Anne Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20150038474
    Abstract: Optionally substituted 3-(thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl)-7,8-dihydro-(1H or 2H)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyrimidin-4(5H)-one or a substituted 3-(thio, sulfinyl or sulfonyl)-7,8,9-trihydro-(1H or 2H)-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrazolo[4,3-e]pyrimidin-4(5H)-one compounds or Compounds of Formula (I), processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Peng LI, Jun ZHAO, Hailin ZHENG, Lawrence P. WENNOGLE
  • Publication number: 20150037280
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel substituted pyrazolone compounds, pharmaceutical acceptable salts and formulations thereof useful in modulating the protein tyrosine kinase activity, and in modulating cellular activities such as proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, migration and invasion. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders in mammals, especially humans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd., Calitor Sciences, LLC
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Yanjun Wu, Min Liao, Yanming Feng
  • Publication number: 20150038441
    Abstract: The invention relates to a kit-in-part comprising of a composition for the use as a cleaning and treating of ears of a companion animal and suitable packaging material, wherein the kit-in part additionally consists of components selected from the group of a pharmaceutical composition for use in the treatment of otitis externa, application and dosage information, cannules, cotton swabs, gauzes and information about the cleaning and maintenance ears of a companion animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA GMBH
    Inventors: Joachim Karle, Reinhard Seffner
  • Patent number: 8945623
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for treatment of neuronal injury. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a biomembrane sealing agent, such as PEG, and a bioactive agent, such as a magnesium compound. The biomembrane sealing agent and/or the bioactive agent an intravenous administration, an intramuscular administration, an intrathecal administration, a subcutaneous administration, an epidural administration, a parenteral administration, a direct application onto or adjacent to a site of the pathological condition, and any combinations thereof. Alternatively, the biomembrane sealing agent and/or the bioactive agent may be delivered from a pump or an implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Josee Roy, William F. McKay, Jeffrey C. Marx
  • Patent number: 8946201
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for inhibiting or blocking TGF-? activity in cells and/or tissues expressing TGF-? comprising, contacting cells and/or tissues expressing TGF-? with an amount of cholesterol or cholesterol derivative effective to inhibit the activity of TGF-?. The present invention further provides a method for treating a condition associated with overactivity of TGF-? or negative regulation in normal physiology by TGF-? in a subject in need of treatment, comprising contacting cells and/or tissue overexpressing TGF-? in the subject with an amount of cholesterol or cholesterol derivative effective to inhibit activity of TGF-? thereby treating the condition. In a preferred embodiment, the cholesterol derivative is oxidized 7-DHC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Saint Louis University, Auxagen, Inc.
    Inventors: Shuan Shian Huang, Jung San Huang
  • Patent number: 8946199
    Abstract: Zoledronic Acid is used for treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy, for the treatment of bone metastasis associated with malignancies such as prostate and breast cancer, for the prevention of and treatment of osteoporosis and for the treatment of Paget's disease. Administration of Zoledronic Acid is complicated by what is described as “post-dosing syndrome” (PDS) and osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). Inflammation may be the cause of these side effects, which could be decreased by the co-administration of steroids. This application is a method of use patent for the co-administration of steroids (oral, IV, IM, rectal, or by inhalation) with Zoledronic Acid and a composition of matter patent for mixing Methyl Prednisolone with Zoledronic Acid for infusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Ketan Desai
  • Publication number: 20150030549
    Abstract: Topical compositions are disclosed that are useful for delivering a therapeutic level of an NSAID to a target within a subject having a local inflammatory disorder. A composition of the present invention comprises a Drug and a solvent system, wherein the solvent system comprises at least two solvent alcohols and wherein the solvent system is present in an amount sufficient to solubilize the Drug, the solvent system is a low alkanol system, and the composition is a single phase composition. Exemplary solvent systems are those for which one of the at least two solvent alcohols is polyethylene glycol, glycerin, butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, isopropanol, or a derivative thereof. Optionally the local inflammatory disorder is pseudofolliculitis barbae, dermatitis, psoriasis, wounds, or sunburn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Monique Renata Green, Kenton Fedde
  • Publication number: 20150031655
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating a mammal afflicted with an age-related disorder, comprising administering to the mammal a combination of liver X receptor (LXR) modulator and estrogen receptor (ER) modulator, in an amount effective to treat the mammal. Further disclosed are the LXR modulators and ER modulators used in the combination therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
    Inventor: Othman Ghribi
  • Publication number: 20150031656
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination therapy for elevating testosterone levels in male mammals in which an antiestrogen or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof is co-administered to the mammal with an additional therapeutic agent selected from an androgen and an aromatase inhibitor. The invention is also directed to a combination therapy for treating males with hypogonadism and disorders related thereto, including reduction of muscle mass. limitation of body performance capacity, reduction of bone density, reduction of libido, reduction of potency, reduction of benign prostatic hyperplasia and infertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph S. Podolski, Ronald D. Wiehle
  • Patent number: 8940715
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a lipid-regulating agent or a composition for regulating the amount of lipids comprising the agent. The present invention solves the above object by providing a lipid-regulating agent comprising a cyclic tetrasaccharide and/or its saccharide-derivative(s) and a composition for regulating the amount of lipids comprising the lipid-regulating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Hayashibara Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Oku, Michio Kubota, Shigeharu Fukuda, Toshio Miyake
  • Patent number: 8940755
    Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic combinations that include an immune response modifier (IRM) component and an anti-inflammatory component. The inventions further provide methods of treating a condition by administering to one having the condition a therapeutic combination that includes an IRM component and an anti-inflammatory component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Tomai, Gary W. Gullikson, David M. Hammerbeck, Elaine A. Egging, Michael J. Reiter, Christopher D. Gram, John P. Vasilakos
  • Publication number: 20150025511
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular injection are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as prednisolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular injections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: IMPRIMIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: William F. WILEY, Richard Dilzer
  • Publication number: 20150025049
    Abstract: In addition to its potent mechanism-dependent inhibition of estrogen biosynthesis, in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention, it has now been found that exemestane has novel chemoprotective properties which have hitherto not been explicitly recognized. The present invention provides methods for the use of compositions comprising exemestane for chemoprotection against a wide variety of non-mammary tumors (and possibly other chronic diseases) that are not estrogen-dependent, but have oxidative stress, inflammation and electrophile-damaging etiologies. The present invention also shows that exemestane shows powerful synergism with other classes of Nrf2-activators and phase 2 enzyme gene activators, including, for example sulforaphane (an isothiocyanate), shikonin (a naphthoquinone), zerumbone (a cyclic sesquiterpene) and resveratrol (a stilbene derivative), which increases the attractiveness of exemestane's novel uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Talalay, Hua Liu
  • Publication number: 20150024996
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for intraocular injection are described, the compositions consisting essentially of a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-bacterial agent (such as moxifloxacin), a therapeutically effective quantity of an anti-inflammatory agent (such as triamcinolone), at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them for intraocular injections are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: IMPRIMIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. LIEGNER, John Scott Karolchyk, Bernard Covalesky, Richard Dilzer, Kallan Peters
  • Publication number: 20150023920
    Abstract: The invention includes a method of preventing or treating metastasis in a subject diagnosed with cancer, the method comprising determining whether at least one gene encoding one or more proteins is upregulated in a cancer tissue sample from the subject as compared to the level of expression of the at least one gene in a non-cancer control sample of the same tissue, and, if the at least one gene is upregulated in the cancer tissue sample from the subject, administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more protein depleting agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Drexel University
    Inventors: Alessandro Fatatis, Michael Russell, Qingxin (Cindy) Lui
  • Publication number: 20150024074
    Abstract: A method of treating acne by applying to the skin an extract of Malva neglecta topically to the area of skin affected by acne to increase ceramide production at the area of skin affected by acne to treat and/or improve the acne. Additionally, cholesterol may also be applied to the area of skin along with the Malva neglecta to treat and/or improve the acne.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Nikoleta Batchvarova, Apostolos Pappas
  • Patent number: 8937057
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical product or formulation, which comprises azelastine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, and a steroid, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, preferably the product or formulation being in a form suitable for nasal or ocular administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Cipla Limited
    Inventors: Amar Lulla, Geena Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20150017248
    Abstract: Dry powder formulations for inhalation comprising a combination of an anticholinergic, a long-acting beta2-adrenoceptor agonist, and a corticosteroid are useful for the prevention and/or treatment of inflammatory and/or obstructive airways diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Irene PASQUALI, Rossella Musa, Francesca Schiaretti, Azita Askey-Sarvar
  • Publication number: 20150018321
    Abstract: Derivatives of 1-phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohols are useful as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.
    Inventors: Maurizio DELCANALE, Elisabetta ARMANI, Gabriele AMARI
  • Patent number: 8933060
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical product or formulation, which comprises azelastine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, and a steroid, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, preferably the product or formulation being in a form suitable for nasal or ocular administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Cipla Limited
    Inventors: Amar Lulla, Geena Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20150011516
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions that bind to a predicted FK506 Binding Protein 52 (FKBP52) interaction surface on the androgen receptor hormone binding domain, otherwise known as FKBP52 Targeting Agents (FTAs) are provided. These compositions of the present invention are found to specifically recognize the FKBP52 regulatory surface on the androgen receptor and inhibit FKBP52 from functionally interacting with the androgen receptor. Compositions comprising the pharmaceutical composition, as well as methods of use, treatment and screening are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Leonard M. Neckers, Marc B. Cox, Jane B. Neckers, Yeong Sang Kim, Aki Iwai, Yangmin Ning, Johanny Tonos de Leon, Heather A. Balsiger, Robert Fletterick
  • Publication number: 20150010503
    Abstract: Methods are directed to the treatment of subjects with prostate cancer, in particular those with castration resistant prostate cancer, with glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. The prostate cancer may be one that has become resistant to androgen deprivation therapy, for example, by increase in glucocorticoid receptor expression and/or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Chicago
    Inventors: Russell Z. Szmulewitz, Suzanne D. Conzen
  • Publication number: 20150011517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lupane triterpenoid derivatives and pharmaceutical use thereof, specifically relates to a lupane triterpenoid derivatives of formula (I)˜(III), a pharmaceutical composition and a combination preparation comprising a lupane triterpenoid derivatives or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a therapeutically-effective dose, particularly relates to the use in preparation of a medicament for the treatment of HIV-1/AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Feng Lu
  • Publication number: 20150010643
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating B cell malignancies, which involves administering to a subject a compound having a structure of formula (I) to cause cell death of a B cell malignancy, thereby treating the B cell malignancy in the subject. Also disclosed are a method of causing cell death of malignant B cells, pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic systems comprising a compound having a structure of formula (I), and a compound having a structure of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
    Inventor: Jiyong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20150011510
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases which are pathophysiologically mediated by the neurokinin (NK1) receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA
    Inventors: Luca Fadini, Peter Manini, Claudio Pietra, Claudio Guiliano, Emanuela Lovati, Roberta Cannella, Alessio Venturini, Valentino J. Stella
  • Publication number: 20150010496
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ?-galactosylceramide (?-GalCer) analogs and compositions thereof, methods of activating invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells using said analogs, methods of treating diseases by activating iNKT cells using said analogs, and combination therapy of said analogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Vincenzo Cerundolo, Gurdyal S. Besra, Liam Cox
  • Patent number: 8927528
    Abstract: A composition to be administered to a mammal for treating hearing loss is disclosed herein. The composition consists essentially of a biologically effective amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and a vasodilator comprising magnesium. The composition optionally includes a withanolide and/or resveratrol. The vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the vasodilator comprising magnesium provides an additive effect that is equal to or greater than a sum of the effects of the individual components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Josef Miller, Colleen LePrell, Jochen Schact, Diane Prieskorn
  • Publication number: 20150005269
    Abstract: A method of reducing heart failure or preventing sudden cardiac death in a subject in need thereof is carried out by administering a composition comprising a compound that increases cellular level of Sarco/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase 2a (SERCA2a). The invention represents a significant breakthrough in the treatment or prevention of chronic heart failure. The invention is based upon the discovery that a Mifepristone molecule increases the cellular level of SERCA2a protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Gideon Koren, Zhe Zheng
  • Publication number: 20150004106
    Abstract: A topical skin care method for acne and subcutaneous gland disorders utilizing a composition utilizing beta-sitosterol in conjunction with a dermatologically acceptable vehicle such as a lotion, gel, or cream. In some embodiments a sunscreen agent is also used to reduce skin exposure to ultraviolet rays. In yet another embodiment an antifungal medication additionally applied with the beta-sitosterol and dermatological vehicle to provide enhanced treatment of the acne and associated skin conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Jordan Austin
  • Publication number: 20150004134
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceutical preparations thereof. The invention further relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer using the novel heterocyclic compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: CALITHERA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark K. Bennett, Matthew I. Gross, Susan D. Bromley, Jim Li, Lijing Chen, Bindu Goyal, Guy Laidig, Timothy Friend Stanton, Eric Brian Sjogren
  • Publication number: 20150005265
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating cancers using a combination of a CYP 1 7 inhibitor and an additional therapeutic agent which modulates the PBK/Akt/mTOR pathway. In one aspect, the invention provides methods for the treatment of a disorder in a human subject. In some embodiments, the disorder is a neoplastic disorder. In some embodiments, the neoplastic disorder is a cancer. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to said subject a 17a-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase inhibitor (CYP17 inhibitor) and an additional agent, wherein the additional agent is a PBK inhibitor and/or mTOR inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Susan Stewart
  • Patent number: 8921345
    Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for emergency contraception, to the use of levonorgestrel in combination with COX inhibitors for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for the stated purpose, and to a method for preparing these pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Bernhard Lindenthal, Rolf Schürmann, Sascha General
  • Patent number: 8921320
    Abstract: A targeted osmotic lysis (TOL) of tumor cells that over-express voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) has been developed that uses a combined therapy of a drug that blocks sodium, potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (Na+, K+-ATPase) that is then followed by an activation of VGSCs, for example, by electrical or pharmacological stimulation. Activation of VGSCs conducts sodium into the cancer cells in much greater amounts than non-cancer cells. Water follows this sodium gradient into the cancer cells, causing swelling and lysis. Because non-cancerous cells do not over-express VGSCs, less sodium and less water will enter the cells, and the non-cancerous cells will not lyse. This method is applicable to all cells that over-express VGSCs, including, but not limited to, highly invasive breast cancer, prostate cancer, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung carcinoma, lymphoma, mesothelioma, neuroblastoma, and cervical cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Dennis J. Paul, Harry J. Gould
  • Publication number: 20140378423
    Abstract: 1-Phenyl-2-pyridinyl alkyl alcohol compounds are effective as inhibitors of the phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme and may be used to prevent and/or treat certain diseases or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.p.A.
    Inventors: Gabriele Amari, Elisabetta Armani, Maurizio Delcanale
  • Publication number: 20140378420
    Abstract: Described herein are methods for the treatment of breast cancer in a subject. In particular, methods are provided for the treatment of resistant, metastatic breast cancer with a combination of entinostat and an aromatase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: SYNDAX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Goodenow, Peter Ordentlich
  • Publication number: 20140378422
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical combination comprising (a) a RTK inhibitor selected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula I or a tautomer thereof, compounds of Formula II or a tautomer thereof, compounds of Formula III or a tautomer thereof, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the tautomer, or a mixture thereof; and (b) one or more anti-estrogen compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; such as tamoxifen, toremifene, fulvestrant, raloxifene or raloxifene hydrochloride; the uses of such combination in the treatment or prevention of proliferative diseases: and methods of treating a subject suffering from a proliferative disease; and methods of treating a subject suffering from a proliferative disease comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of such combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS AG
    Inventors: Alejandro Yovine, Matthew Squires, Catherne Reddick, Yong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140378421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds having ?2 adrenergic agonist and M3 muscarinic antagonist dual activity, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, to the process for their preparation and to their use in respiratory therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jose Aiguade Bosch, Silvia Gual Roig, Maria Prat Quinones, Carlos Puig Duran
  • Publication number: 20140370122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inhibiting growth of a cancerous cell. The method includes the step of exposing the cancerous cell to an anti-cancer therapy and an effective amount of a steroid saponin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Michael John Story, Kenneth Michael Wayte
  • Publication number: 20140371188
    Abstract: In an aspect, the invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for inhibiting or preventing skeletal muscle atrophy or inducing muscle hypertrophy by providing to an animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a Gadd45a and/or Cdkn1a inhibitor and an androgen and/or growth hormone elevator or an androgen and/or growth hormone receptor activator. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Christopher M. Adams, Steven D. Kunkel, Michael Welsh, Scott Ebert