The Additional Hetero Ring Consists Of Carbon And Chalcogen As The Only Ring Members Patents (Class 514/266.24)
  • Publication number: 20120076770
    Abstract: THE INVENTION RELATES TO compounds, proteins and methods of treatment therewith. Aspects of embodiments of the invention further relates to compounds and methods of treatment for bone, bone marrow, and bone tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventors: Virginia Espina, Lance Liotta, Antonella Chiechi, Alessandra Romano, Emanuel Petricoin, Amy Van Meter
  • Publication number: 20120064025
    Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for modulating the activity of nuclear receptors are provided. In particular, quinazolinones are provided for modulating the activity of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and/or orphan nuclear receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: EXELIXIS, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Martin, Jeffrey D. Kahl, Brenton T. Flatt, Ronald Griffith
  • Publication number: 20120065166
    Abstract: THE INVENTION RELATES TO compositions, compounds, proteins and methods of treatment therewith. Aspects of embodiments also relate to a method of treating a patient by delivering to the tissues of said patient or administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of one or more compounds. Aspects of embodiments also relate to a method of detecting the presence of bone disease by machine-assaying detectable serotonin. Aspects of embodiments also relate to methods of treating disease in subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Virginia Espina, Lance Liotta, Antonella Chiechi, Alessandra Romano
  • Publication number: 20120059002
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of regulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) and/or vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) and methods of treating and/or preventing cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases and related disease states, such as, for example, atherosclerosis, asthma, arthritis, cancer, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel diseases, and autoimmune disease(s) by administering a naturally occurring or synthetic quinazolone derivative. The invention provides novel synthetic quinazolone compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising those compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Henrik C. Hansen, Gregory S. Wagner, Sarah C. Attwell, Kevin G. McLure, Ewelina B. Kulikowski
  • Publication number: 20120058201
    Abstract: The present invention describes an association between genetic polymorphisms in the FAM13A1 (family with sequence similarity 13, member A1) gene and a predisposition to prolongation of the QT interval, and provides related methods for the prediction of such a predisposition, the administration of QT interval- prolonging compounds to individuals having such a predisposition, and determining whether a compound is capable of inducing QT prolongation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Christian Lavedan, Simona Volpi, Louis Licamele
  • Publication number: 20120052062
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating non-small cell lung cancer by administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a pyrroloquinolinyl-pyrrole-2,5-dione compound in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of an epidermal growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitor
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: ArQule, Inc.
    Inventors: Yinpu Chen, Edward G. Garmey, Brian Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20120046269
    Abstract: The invention provides novel substituted amino azaheterocyclic carboxamide compounds according to Formula (I), their manufacture and use for the treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Amanda E. Sutton, Ruoxi Lan, Thomas E. Richardson, David Perrey, Harold George Vandeveer, Bayard R. Huck, Srinivasa R. Karra, Xiaoling Chen, Lesley Liu-Bujalski, Andreas Goutopoulos, Frank Steiber, Brian L. Hodous, Hui Qiu, Reinaldo C. Jones, Brian H. Heasley
  • Publication number: 20120046300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I: wherein: ring C is an 8, 9, 10, 12 or 13-membered bicyclic or tricyclic moiety which moiety may be saturated or unsaturated, which may be aromatic or non-aromatic, and which optionally may contain 1-3 heteroatoms selected independently from O, N and S; is —O— —NH— or —S—; is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and R2 and R1 are as defined herein; and salts thereof; their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in warm-blooded animals; processes for the preparation of such compounds; pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and methods of treating disease states involving angiogenesis by administering a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Laurent Francois Andre Hennequin
  • Patent number: 8114867
    Abstract: The invention relates to antibacterial compounds of formula I wherein R1 is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, alkoxy or cyano; Y1 and Y2 each represent CH, one or two of U, V, W and X represent(s) N and the remaining each represent CH or, in the case of X, may also represent CRa, Ra being halogen, and, in the case of W, may also represent CRb, or each of U, V, W, X, Y1 and Y2 represents CH, or each of U, V, W, X and Y1 represents CH and Y2 represents N, or also one or, provided R1 is hydrogen, two of U, V, W, X, Y1 and Y2 represent(s) CRC and the remaining each represent CH, Rb being alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkoxyalkoxy and Rc being, each time it occurs, independently represents hydroxy or alkoxy; A-B-D represents a chain of 4 to 6 atoms, which 4 to 6 atoms are selected from carbon, oxygen and nitrogen and may be substituted; E is one of the following groups: in which Z is CH or N and Q is O or S, or E is a phenyl group which is substituted once or twice in the meta and/or para position(s); and to salts
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Inventors: Markus Gude, Christian Hubschwerlen, Georg Rueedi, Jean-Philippe Surivet, Cornelia Zumbrunn-Acklin
  • Patent number: 8106061
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the use of inhibitors of phosphodiesterase I, IV and V for the prophylaxis and treatment of prostatic diseases, in particular the use of a) 2-(2-propoxy-phenyl)-8-azapurin-6-one (zaprinast); b) dipyridamole; c) 1-(3-chlorophenylamino)-4-phenylphthalazine (M5445); d) 2-(N-(4-carboxypiperidine-6-chloro-4-(3,4-(methylen-dioxy)benzyl)amino)quinazoline (E 4021, ER 21355); e) 2,3-dihydro-8-hydroxy-7-nitro-1,4-benzodioxine-2-methanol, alpha-nitrate (E 4701); f) 4-((3,4-(methylendioxy)benzyl)amino)-6,7,8-trimethoxy-quinazoline; g) 1-methyl-3-propyl-6-(5-(N-(4-methylmorpholino)sulfonyl)-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrazole[4,5]pyrimidin-4(5H)one (sildenafil); i) 1-cyclopentyl-3-methyl-6-(4-pyridinyl)pyrazolo (3,4-d)pyrimidin-4(5H)-one (WIN 58237); j) 7-(3-(4-acetyl-3-hydroxy-2-propyl-phenoxy)-2-hydroxy-propoxy)-2-carboxy-2,3-didehydro-chronan-4-one (FPL-557212); k) quinazolines and their trimethoxy derivatives; l) Pyrazolopyrimidones; as well as pharmacologically compatible salts thereof, qui
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Uropep Biotech GBR
    Inventors: Wolf-Georg Forssmann, Christian Georg Stief, Michael Carsten Truss, Stefan Uckert, Udo Jonas
  • Publication number: 20120015905
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, which are useful for regulating the expression of apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I), and their use for treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and related disease states, including cholesterol- or lipid-related disorders, such as, for example, atherosclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Henrik C. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20120015965
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising N-[3-chloro-4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]-6-[5[[[2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-2-furyl]-4-quinazolinamine as active pharmaceutical ingredient and a process of preparing such composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Ratiopharm GmbH
    Inventors: Katrin Rimkus, Frank Muskulus, Sandra Brueck, Jana Paetz
  • Publication number: 20120009172
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for rapid and reversible inhibition of platelet aggregation in human subjects in need thereof by administering compounds of the formula: alone or in combination with a second agent which can be aspirin or a thrombolytic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Gretler, Pamela B. Conley, Patrick Andre, Athiwat Hutchaleelaha, David R. Phillips, Anjali Pandey, Robert M. Scarborough, Carroll Anna Crew Scarborough, Wolin Huang
  • Publication number: 20110319354
    Abstract: The invention relates to combination anticancer therapy with certain Akt inhibitor and other anticancer agents such as anticancer antimetabolites, anticancer antibiotics, plant-derived anticancer agents, anticancer platinum-coordinated complex compounds, anticancer camptothecin derivatives and anticancer tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Mark E. Layton, Hiroshi Hirai, Hidehito Kotani
  • Publication number: 20110318329
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and agents that are useful in the prevention and amelioration of signs and symptoms associated with neuropathic conditions. More particularly, the present invention discloses the use of angiotensin II receptor 2 (AT2 receptor) antagonists for the treatment, prophylaxis, reversal and/or symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain, including mechanical hyperalgesia, thermal or mechanical allodynia, diabetic pain and entrapment pain, in vertebrate animals and particularly in human subjects. The AT2 receptor antagonists may be provided alone or in combination with other compounds such as those that are useful in the control of neuropathic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: MAREE THERESE SMITH, BRUCE DOUGLAS WYSE
  • Publication number: 20110319380
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and methods of synthesis thereof. The compounds set forth herein are useful for the treatment, prevention, and/or management of various disorders, such as neurological disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, disorders of cognition, learning or memory, gastrointestinal disorders, lower urinary tract disorder, and cancer. Compounds set forth herein modulate the activity of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) in the central nervous system or the periphery. Pharmaceutical formulations containing the compounds and their methods of use are also provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Wendell Hardy, Michele L. R. Heffernan, Frank Xinhe Wu, Kerry L. Spear, Lakshmi D. Saraswat
  • Publication number: 20110312982
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer is described including administration of a 4-quinazolinamine and at least one other anti-neoplastic agent as well as a pharmaceutical combination including the 4-quinazolinamines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Karen Elizabeth Lackey, Robert J. Mullin, Neil Spector, Edgar Raymond Wood, III, Wenle Xia
  • Publication number: 20110306572
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for using these compositions in the treatment of cancer, tumors, and tumor-related disorders in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: TRAGARA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Estok, Sara L. Zaknoen, Robert K. Mansfield
  • Publication number: 20110305762
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising N-[3-chloro-4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]-6-[5[[[2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-2-furyl]-4-quinazolinamine as active pharmaceutical ingredient and a process of preparing such composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: ratiopharm GmbH
    Inventors: Katrin Rimkus, Frank Muskulus, Sandra Brueck, Jana Paetz
  • Publication number: 20110301185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating cancer in a mammal by administration of 4-quinazolinamines and at least one additional anti-neoplastic compound. In particular, the method relates to a methods of treating cancers by administration of N-{3-chloro-4-[(3-fluorobenzyl)oxy]phenyl}-6-[5-({[2-(methanesulphonyl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-2-furyl]-4-quinazolinamine and salts and solvates thereof in combination with at least one additional anti-neoplastic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: SMITHKLINE BEECHAM (CORK) LIMITED
    Inventors: Richard Buller, Mark Berger, Clet Niyikiza
  • Publication number: 20110300137
    Abstract: The present application discloses the use of the anti-malarial drug lumefantrine and related compounds in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Douglas Tyler McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20110301169
    Abstract: A method for treating a subject having cancer, comprising administering to the subject, a therapeutically effective amount of a combination comprising a 1,2-diphenylpyrrole derivative or the respective pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph or prodrug and an anti-metabolite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Sara L. Zaknoen, Tracy Lawhon
  • Publication number: 20110301113
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds that are pyrimidineamine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to novel pyrimidineamine derivatives that are derivatives of pazopanib. This invention also provides compositions comprising one or more compound of this invention and a carrier, and the use of the disclosed compounds and compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering a VEGFR (1-3) inhibitor, such as pazopanib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Julie F. Liu
  • Publication number: 20110294818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1H-Quinazoline-2,4-diones of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are as defined in the specification, their preparation, their use as pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. Further, intermediates for the manufacture of compounds of formula (I) are and combinations comprising compounds of formula (I) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Hans Allgeier, Yves Auberson, David Carcache, Philipp Floersheim, Christel Guibourdenche, Wolfgang Froestl, Jörg Kallen, Manuel Koller, Henri Mattes, Joachim Nozulak, David Orain, Johanne Renaud
  • Patent number: 8067428
    Abstract: Novel compounds of formulae (I) to (VIII), which more particularly include sulfonylurea derivatives, sulfonylthiourea derivatives, sulfonylguanidine derivatives, sulfonylcyanoguanidine derivatives, thioacylsulfonamide derivatives, and acylsulfonamide derivatives which are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors. These derivatives may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or treating thrombosis in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formulae (I) to (VIII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Scarborough, Hans-Michael Jantzen, Wolin Huang, David M. Sedlock, Charles K. Marlowe, Kim A. Kane-McGuire
  • Patent number: 8067457
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of general formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, n, Y, and R1 are defined generally and in subsets herein. Compounds of the invention are inhibitors of CCR2 and accordingly are useful for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune diseases, disorders, or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shomir Ghosh, Prakash Raman, Kevin Sprott, Amy M. Elder, Sian Griffiths, Francois Soucy, Qing Ye
  • Publication number: 20110281860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of quinazoline derivatives, which show EGFR inhibitory activity, for the prevention and/or treatment of virus-induced diseases, preferably virus induced respiratory diseases and exacerbation in chronic airway diseases such as COPD or asthma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventor: Birgit Jung
  • Publication number: 20110281896
    Abstract: Optical pure quinazoline compounds, especially compounds of the general formula (I), wherein R1 and Y are defined as the specification, preparation methods of them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their uses are provided. Compounds of the general formula (VII), which are intermediates in the synthesis of the compounds of the general formula (I), wherein Ar, R2, R3, m, n, T and carbon atom with * are defined as the specification, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Jiadeng Tang, Xuesong Wu
  • Patent number: 8058284
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulfonylurea compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives and polymorph and amorphous forms thereof. The compounds in their various forms are effective platelet ADP receptor inhibitors and may be used in various pharmaceutical compositions, and are particularly effective for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those diseases related to thrombosis. The invention also provides a method for preparing such compounds and forms and for preventing or treating thrombosis and thrombosis related conditions in a mammal comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or forms thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scarborough, Carroll Anna Scarborough, legal representative, Wolin Huang, Mukund Mehrotra, Xiaoming Zhang, Hilary Cannon, Craig M. Grant
  • Publication number: 20110268679
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for preventing and/or treating skin diseases including, but not limited to, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis as well as providing anti-aging benefits which results in reduced appearance of wrinkles and aged skin, improved skin color, treatment of photodamaged skin, improvement in skin's radiance and clarity and finish, and an overall healthy and youthful appearance of the skin, involving aberrant angiogenesis and hyperplasia employing one or more benzo[c]chromen-6-one derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventor: David SHERRIS
  • Publication number: 20110263621
    Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a new combination of active ingredients consisting of alfuzosin and PDE 4 inhibitor, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, for ameliorating and/or treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary disorders, disorders related to bladder dysfunction, lower urinary tract symptoms associated or not associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, bladder outlet obstruction associated or not associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, interstitial cystitis and overactive bladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS
    Inventors: Philippe Lluel, Stefano Palea, Maurice Sofeir
  • Publication number: 20110262437
    Abstract: It is disclosed herein that members of the protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) family are highly mutated in patients with melanoma. Described herein are novel somatic mutations in the ERBB4 gene that result in increased kinase activity, transformation ability and anchorage-independent growth. These ERBB4 mutations contribute to the tumorogenicity of melanoma. Thus, provided herein is a method of predicting the prognosis of a patient with melanoma by detecting the presence or absence of a mutation in the ERBB4 gene. In some examples, the ERBB4 mutation is selected from G949A, G1354A, G1624A, C1630T, G1687A, G2506A and G2614A (numbering based on SEQ ID NO: 1). Also provided are methods of selecting a patient as a candidate for treatment with an ERBB4 and/or PI3K/AKT pathway inhibitor, and a method of identifying a therapeutic agent for the treatment of a subject diagnosed with melanoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Yardena R. Samuels, Todd D. Prickett
  • Publication number: 20110251199
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds capable of modulating Raf kinase and, accordingly, useful for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, including melanomas, tumors and other cancer-related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I and A1, A2, A3, A4, X, Z, Z?, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined herein. The invention further comprises pharmaceutical compositions, methods for treatment of Raf kinase mediated diseases, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Frenel F. De Morin, Jian J. Chen, Elizabeth M. Doherty, Stephen Hitchcock, Qi Huang, Joseph L. Kim, Gang Liu, Thomas Nixey, Nick A. Paras, Jeffrey Petkus, Daniel M. Retz, Adrian L. Smith, Jiawang Zhu
  • Publication number: 20110230505
    Abstract: Dihydroquinazoline compounds, compositions containing them, the use of the compounds and compositions for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventor: Arun K. Ghosh
  • Publication number: 20110217300
    Abstract: The present invention relates to quinazolinone compounds, and methods of preparation of these compounds. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the quinazolinone compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: ARQULE, INC.
    Inventors: Jifeng Liu, Syed M. Ali, Mark A. Ashwell, Ping Ye, Yousheng Guan, Shi-Chung Ng, Rocio Palma, Dan Yohannes
  • Publication number: 20110212980
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel combinations suitable for the treatment of migraine of various genesis or aetiology, which comprise, as active ingredients, at least one 5-HT1 B/1 D receptor agonist and at least one selective, competitive AMPA receptor antagonist being a 1 H-quinazoline-2,4-dione of formula (I) as defined in the claims; to their preparation; to their use as medicaments and to medicaments comprising them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Graeme Bilbe, Baltazar Gomez-Mancilla, Daniel Hoyer, Donald Johns, Hans O. Kalkman, Kevin Hall Mcallister
  • Publication number: 20110200597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification and diagnostic use of biomarkers in primary colorectal cancer tumors whose activation level are predictive of the likelihood of the onset of metastatic disease. These biomarkers may be used to determine the suitability of a patient for aggressive and/or targeted treatments. Kits and compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: George Mason Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuel F. Petricoin, III, Lance A. Liotta, Mariaelena Pierobon, Alessandra Sllvestri
  • Publication number: 20110201633
    Abstract: A monolithic composition includes alfuzosin in a polymeric matrix adapted to release 13-33% of the alfuzosin within 2 hours, 40-60% of the alfuzosin within 7 hours, and greater than 80% of the alfuzosin within 20 hours of administration. A unit dosage form includes: a heterogeneous mixture of alfuzosin hydrochloride, lactose monohydrate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone and magnesium stearate, wherein the heterogeneous mixture is heterogeneously distributed throughout the unit dosage form. A manufacturing process includes: mixing a hydrophilic polymer and alfuzosin to provide a blend; granulating the blend to provide granules; drying the granules on a dryer to provide dried granules; sizing the dried granules to provide sized granules; mixing the sized granules with a lubricant to obtain a mixture; and compressing the mixture to obtain a tablet. A method of treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, includes administering to a patient the composition or unit dosage form once a day.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: ACINO PHARMA AG
    Inventors: Mathias SCHEER, Michel KELBERT
  • Publication number: 20110195066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new quinoline inhibitors of tyrosine kinases, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: AUSPEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Chengzhi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20110190323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to analogs of cortistatin A, J, K, and L, having the general formula: I and salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n, and m are as defined herein; processes for preparing such compounds and intermediates thereto; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods for treating a proliferative disease; methods for treating a disease associated with aberrant angiogenesis; methods for inhibiting angiogenesis; and processes for preparing cortistatin A, J, K, and L, and analogs thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Alec Nathanson Flyer, Hong Myung Lee, Andrew G. Myers, Cristina Montserrat Nieto-Oberhuber, Matthew D. Shair, Chong Si
  • Publication number: 20110189173
    Abstract: The present invention provides reliable methods to identify subsets of subjects with a cancer of epithelial origin characterized by a high level of phosphorylated c-erbB2 which does not correlate with the over-expression of total c-erbB2 as measured by IHC or FISH, for selection and inclusion for c-erbB2-direct treatment and therapy. Furthermore, the present invention provides a reliable method to determine whether a subject with a cancer of epithelial origin who has been determined to be c-erbB2 positive by IHC and by FISH should be excluded from c-erbB2-direct treatment because of a non-significant level of phosphorylated c-erbB2 in epithelial tumor tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: George Mason Intellectual Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuel F. Petricoin, III, Lance A. Liotta, Virginia Espina, Julia D. Wulfkuhle
  • Publication number: 20110182888
    Abstract: Methods of treating patients with an HDAC inhibitor and a HER-2 inhibitor are provided herein. In some embodiments, a SERM is also administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Peter Ordentlich, Bob Goodenow, Bolin Liu, Xiaoping Huang
  • Publication number: 20110172195
    Abstract: Compounds, including 3-carboxy aryl sulfonamide compounds, which agonize or antagonize aquaporin channels and methods of using them to treat disorders or diseases mediated by aquaporins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ARIZONA BOARD OF REG. ON BEHALF OF THE UNIV. OF AZ
    Inventors: Gary A. Flynn, Andrea J. Yool, Elton Rodrigues Migliati, Leslie S. Ritter
  • Publication number: 20110171272
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, urological medical devices are provided, which comprise a prostatically beneficial agent selected from alpha-adrenergic blockers, antispasmodic agents, anticholinergic/antimuscarinic agents, calcium channel blockers, anti-inflammatory agents, hormone affecting agents, anti-cancer agents, and combinations thereof, among others. The urological medical devices are adapted for implantation or insertion into a subject's urinary tract, whereupon at least a portion of the prostatically beneficial agent is released into the subject's prostatic urethra. The release profile of the prostatically beneficial agent is effective to treat a prostatic disorder, for example, benign prostate hypertrophy, prostate cancer or prostatitis, among others. Other aspects of the invention are directed to treating prostatic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jianmin Li, Min-Shyan Sheu, Weenna Bucay-Couto
  • Publication number: 20110172241
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formulas (I), (Ia) and (II) and salts and physiologically functional derivatives thereof, wherein the substituents —Y are attached to the 5- or 6-position of the benzazole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: 4SC AG
    Inventors: Thomas HERZ, Rolf KRAUSS, Michael KUBBUTAT, Martin LANG, Christoph SCHAECHTELE, Stefan TASLER, Frank TOTZKE
  • Publication number: 20110158983
    Abstract: In alternative embodiments, this invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, side effects from treatments for cancer or any condition caused by dysfunctional cells, e.g., mucositis therapies (e.g., for oral mucositis; digestive mucositis; esophageal mucositis; intestinal mucositis). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides cytoprotection products that may be used either alone or in combination with other medical therapies such as cancer chemotherapies and radiation therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Newell Bascomb, John Maki, Fredric S. Young
  • Publication number: 20110153302
    Abstract: Methods and algorithms for modeling biological interaction networks using integer linear programming (ILP) are provided. Methods to identify the effect of a drug on such interaction networks are also provided. Methods to use ILP-base modeling of biological interaction networks and drug effects to personalize clinical interventions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Alexander Mitsos, Leonidas G. Alexopoulos
  • Publication number: 20110142929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical dosage form containing the active substance BIBW 2992 as the dimaleate salt, providing an immediate release profile of the active substance, further, the invention relates to compacted intermediates comprising BIBW 2992 dimaleate salt (BIBW 2992 MA2) in form of a powder prepared using a combined roller compaction and sieving step from BIBW 2992 MA2, intermediate blends prepared from said compacted intermediate as well as solid oral formulations providing an immediate release profile of the active substance, made from said compacted intermediate or from said intermediate blends ready for use/ingestion, e.g. capsule and tablet formulations such as uncoated or film-coated tablets prepared by direct-compression, and methods for their production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Roman Messerschmid, Thomas Friedl
  • Publication number: 20110136813
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protein signalling. In particular, compounds that inhibit the Wnt protein signalling pathway are disclosed. Such compounds may be used in the treatment of Wnt protein signalling-related diseases and conditions such as cancer, degenerative diseases, type II diabetes and osteopetrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Lawrence Lum, Michael G. Roth, Baozhi Chen, Chuo Chen, Michael E. Dodge, Wei Tang
  • Publication number: 20110123516
    Abstract: The present invention concerns nitrogenated derivatives of narciclasine and pancratistatin of the following general formula (I) as well their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The present invention also concerns the use of these compounds in cancer therapy as well as a method for their preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Frédéric Marion, Jean-Philippe Annereau, Jacques Fahy