Pentacyclo Ring System Having The Six-membered Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/280)
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Patent number: 11542278Abstract: Disclosed are heterocyclic heteroaromatic macrocyclic ether compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer using the heterocyclic heteroaromatic macrocyclic ether compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Nuvalent, Inc.Inventors: Joshua Courtney Horan, Xinxing Tang, Scot Richard Mente, Henry Efrem Pelish, Matthew D. Shair, Anupong Tangpeerachaikul
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Patent number: 11518760Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) as defined herein, and salts and solvates thereof. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formulae (I) and (II), and to the use of compounds of Formulae (I) and (II) in the treatment or prevention of filarial worm infection, as well as other diseases or conditions in which filarial worm infection is implicated.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignees: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, The University of Liverpool, Eisai R&D Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Stephen A. Ward, Mark J. Taylor, Paul M. O'Neill, Weiqian David Hong, Farid Benayoud
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Patent number: 11142502Abstract: The present invention provides (+)-morphinans comprising Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) antagonist activity, as well as methods for using the (+)-morphinans to treat pain. Also provided are pharmaceutical combination compositions comprising a (+)-morphinan and an opioid agonist/monoamine reuptake inhibitor, as well as methods for using the combination compositions to treat pain.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLCInventor: Bobby N. Trawick
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Patent number: 11026922Abstract: Compositions having at least one flavonoid of natural or synthetic origin in association with melatonin to increase the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic treatments used in human and veterinary medicine for the treatment of tumours are described. The compositions are in particular for the treatment of tumours resistant to the chemotherapeutic agents currently in use. The at least one flavonoid is selected from rutin, oxerutin, diosmin and hesperidin, preferably rutin.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: PROBIOTICAL S.P.A.Inventor: Giovanni Mogna
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Patent number: 10988471Abstract: The invention provides various novel compositions of berberine in combination with pharmacologically active organic acids, and related methods of their use in treating various diseases or disorders. The invention further provides various novel compounds prepared from berberine and pharmacologically active organic acids and prepared from ursodeoxycholic acid and pharmacologically active organic bases, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of their preparation and therapeutic use in treating and/or preventing various diseases or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Shenzhen HighTide Biopharmaceutical, Ltd.Inventor: Liping Liu
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Patent number: 10322183Abstract: Ecteinascidin formulations, methods of preparing the same, articles of manufacture and kits with such formulations, and methods of treating proliferative diseases with the same formulations are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: PHARMA MAR, S.A., SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONALInventors: Jacob Hendrik Beijnen, Bastiaan Nuijen, Pilar Calvo Salve, Maria Tobio Barreira
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Patent number: 10278966Abstract: A method of isolating at least one phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid, in particular with telomerase inhibitory activity, from Tylophora atrofolliculata is used to isolate and obtain for example about six to eight phenanthroindolizidine alkaloids, including at least four new phenanthroindolizidine alkaloids which have not been previously isolated. Experimental tests confirmed an exceptional telomerase inhibitory activity of the phenanthroindolizidine alkaloids isolated. A pharmaceutical composition includes at least one phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid and at least one pharmaceutical tolerable excipient. Still further, a method of treating a subject suffering from cancer includes administering at least one phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid isolated from Tylophora atrofolliculata. Also, a method of treating a subject suffering from cancer includes administering to the subject at least one phenanthroindolizidine alkaloid having certain formula.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Macau University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Zhi-Hong Jiang, Jing-Rong Wang, Cheng-Yu Chen, Guo-Yuan Zhu
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Patent number: 10278961Abstract: In various implementations, berberine metabolites, such as dihydroberberine and/or tetrahydroberberine, may be administered to manage blood glucose levels, increase ketone levels (e.g., blood concentration of ketones), and/or for therapeutic purposes in humans. The administration of a pharmaceutically effective amount of berberine metabolites, such as dihydroberberine, may reduce fasting blood glucose levels, improve glucose tolerance, and/or improve blood ketone response. In some implementations, berberine metabolites may be administered with one or more other compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Keto Patent Group, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Lowery, Jacob Wilson, Shawn Wells, Terry LaCore
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Patent number: 9737551Abstract: The present invention is a method and compound for treating specific cancerous cell lines. The invention treats liver cancer by directing a cancer-fighting drug into the liver hepatoportal circuit. The cancer-fighting drug is attached to a naturally produced molecule which functions primarily in the hepatoportal circuit and has organotropism for the hepatoportal circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: North American Biomedical Research Center USA, Inc.Inventors: Shiva Sreenath Andrali, Venkatesh Tekumalla
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Patent number: 9695199Abstract: The present invention discloses pyridoinolobenzo[b,e]diazepine and thiazepine derivatives of Formula 1, wherein X is NR10, S, S(O), or S(O)2. Y is a single bond or no bond. A and B are independently (CH2)m and (CH2)n respectively; and the subscripts ‘m’ and ‘n’ independently vary from 1 to 4. R1 to R9 are various electron donating, electron withdrawing, hydrophilic, or lipophilic groups selected to optimize the physicochemical and biological properties of compounds of Formula I.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: DAYA DRUG DISCOVERIES, INC.Inventor: Parthasarathi Rajagopalan
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Patent number: 9642846Abstract: The present invention relates to the administration of compounds of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of fungal infections in subjects in need thereof. The methods of the invention also relates to the administration of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) for the treatment and/or prevention of fungal infections in subjects in need thereof. Subjects suffering from fungal infection and immunocompromised subjects may particularly benefit from the methods and compositions of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Georgetown UniversityInventors: Richard A. Calderone, Nuo Sun
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Patent number: 9597337Abstract: The present invention is a method and compound for treating specific cancerous cell lines. The invention treats liver cancer by directing a cancer-fighting drug into the liver hepatoportal circuit. The cancer-fighting drug is attached to a naturally produced molecule which functions primarily in the hepatoportal circuit and has organotropism for the hepatoportal circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: NORTH AMERICAN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER USA, INC.Inventors: Shiva Sreenath Andrali, Venkatesh Tekumalla
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Patent number: 9593111Abstract: The present disclosure provides oxidized berbine derivatives, processes for their preparation, and methods of using the oxidized berbine derivatives.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLCInventor: Christopher W. Grote
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Patent number: 9550780Abstract: The present invention relates to new pharmaceutical compositions comprising benzoquinoline compounds, and methods to inhibit vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) activity in a subject for the treatment of chronic hyperkinetic movement disorders.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Sommer, Chengzhi Zhang, John Carter, John Arthur, Margaret Bradbury, Thomas Gant, Manouchehr Shahbaz
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Patent number: 9364474Abstract: A method for treatment of the symptoms of neurologic dysfunctions, including major depression, an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and schizophrenia. The patient is administered an amount of a compound that increases the catalytic activity of MAO-A. The effective compound is preferably reserpine, administered in a dosage of less than about 0.03 mg per day. The reserpine may be administered topically or transdermally at a dosage in the range from about 0.002 mg per day to about 0.02 mg per day. In homeopathic use, the reserpine may be administered in the form of a homeopathic dilution, preferably as a 12 C homeopathic dilution of reserpine.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: MedDEV Inc.Inventor: Elaine A. DeLack
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Patent number: 9359372Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel hexahydrodibenzo[a,g]quinoline compound represented by general formula (I) and its derivatives, enantiomer, diastereoisomer, raceme and mixtures thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the compound, and the compound has good prevention and treatment effect on neurological diseases, especially diseases associated with dopamine receptor and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor. The bioactivity experiment demonstrates that, the compound is expected to be developed into a novel and potent chemical entity for treating diseases associated with dopamine receptor and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor, especially schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, drug addiction, migraine and so on.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF MATERIA MEDICA, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Hong Liu, Xin Xie, Xuechu Zhen, Haifeng Sun, Jing Li, Liyuan Zhu, Zeng Li, Ying Chen, Hualiang Jiang, Kaixian Chen
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Patent number: 9296699Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of 6-amino morphinan compounds and process for their synthesis. In particular, the processes provide for the reductive amination of 6-keto morphinans by catalytic transfer hydrogenation, to produce 6-amino morphinan compounds, which are epimerically and/or diastereomerically enriched.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: MALLINCKRODT LLCInventors: Christopher W. Grote, Joseph P. McClurg, John E. Johnson, Jr., Sarah M. Farris
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Patent number: 9206193Abstract: Described herein are substituted norindenoisoquinoline compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations comprising the norindenoisoquinoline compounds. Also described herein are methods for using the compounds for the treatment and/or prevention of topoisomerase mediated diseases, such as cancer.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Mark S. Cushman, Yunlong Song
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Publication number: 20150148292Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for bone formation, fracture treatment, bone grafting, bone fusion, cartilage maintenance and repair, and methods related thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Scott D Boden, Sreedhara Sangadala
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Publication number: 20150148364Abstract: An all-natural herbal composition and methods of preparing the same are provided. The novel Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT) consists of artemisinin and its derivatives and berberine, the two active substances mixed with various selected excipient compounds to form a single pill, tablet or capsule for treatment and prevention of malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, dysentery, Lyme disease, babesiosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, Helicobacter Pylori, and colitis, in adults and children. A tablet or pill for children is formulated to be chewable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Bob Rosen, Andreas Muehler, Jan Mintorovitch, Karan Arora, David Perez, Nicholas A. Perez, Tejas D. Choksi
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Publication number: 20150148314Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, derivatives of seriniquinone and methods useful for the treatment of cancer, and in particular treatment of melanoma and prostate cancer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: William Fenical, Paul R. Jensen, James J. La Clair, Lynnie Trzoss, Takashi Fukuda
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Publication number: 20150141419Abstract: The present invention relates to a diarylo[a,g]quinolizidine compound of formula (I), enantiomer, diastereoisomer, racemate, mixture, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, crystalline hydrate or solvate thereof; the preparation method thereof, and uses thereof in preparing an experimental model drugs related to dopamine receptors and 5-HT receptors or a medicament for treating or preventing a disease related to dopamine receptors and 5-HT receptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Hong Liu, Xuechu Zhen, Haifeng Sun, Liyuan Zhu, Wangke Qian, Leiping Yu, Zeng Li, Shengbin Zhou, Wenxian Cai, Hualiang Jiang, Kaixian Chen
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SYNTHESIS AND USE OF DUAL TYROSYL-DNA PHOSPHODIESTERASE I (Tdp1) - TOPOISOMERASE I (Top1) INHIBITORS
Publication number: 20150133445Abstract: The invention described herein pertains to the synthesis and use of certain N-substituted indenoisoquinoline compounds which inhibit the activity Tyrosyl-DNA Phosphodiesterase I (Tdp1) or Topoisomerase I (Top1) or both, or otherwise demonstrate anticancer activity. Also disclosed are novel N-substituted indenoisoquinoline compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel N-substituted indenoisoquinoline compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Mark S. CUSHMAN, Trung X. Nguyen, Martin M. Conda-Sheridan, Yves George Pommier -
Publication number: 20150119415Abstract: A method and a composition for improving gut micro biota structure, selectively increase a first gut microbiota population while simultaneously decrease a second gut micro biota population in a subject. The first gut micro biota population includes a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacterium and the second gut microbiota population includes an endotoxin-producing bacterium.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Liping Zhao, Xu Zhang, Menghui Zhang, Yufeng Zhao, Xiaoyan Pang, Xiaojun Zhang, Linghua Wang, Guang Ning, Xiaoying Li, Yifei Zhang
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Patent number: 9018226Abstract: The present invention relates to bioactive extracts its fractions and isolation of compound from Rauwolfia tetraphylla. The extracts and fractions are useful for the treatment of psychosis based on in-vivo validation on animal model and proportional binding affinities for dopaminergic-D2, Cholinergic (muscarinic) and Serotonergic (5HT2A) receptors for antipsychotic activity. The present invention relates to novel antipsychotic activity in the leaf alkaloids of Formula 1 and 2 named tetrahydroalstonine, 10-methoxytetrahydroalstonine, isoreserpiline, 10-demethoxyreserpiline, 11-demethoxyreserpiline, reserpiline and ?-yohimbine. The present invention also relates to processes for obtaining antipsychotic extracts as well as for the isolation of alkaloids of formula 1 and 2 from the leaves of Rauwolfia tetraphylla. The present invention particularly relates to significant antipsychotic activity in the MeOH extract, ethylacetate and chloroform fractions of R.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Council of Scientific & Industrial ResearchInventors: Santosh Kumar Srivastava, Ashok Kumar Agrawal, Subhash Chandra Singh, Vinay Kumar Khanna, Janardan Singh, Chandeshwar Nath, Madan Mohan Gupta, Shikha Gupta, Ram Kishor Verma, Anirban Pal, Dnyaneshwar Umrao Bawankule, Dharmendra Saikia, Anil Kumar Gupta, Anupam Maurya, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja
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Patent number: 9012468Abstract: The present invention provides processes for preparing nal-opiates without the isolation of intermediates. In general, the process provides for alkylation and reduction in the same pot to give the nal-opiate.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Mallinckrodt LLCInventors: Peter X. Wang, Tao Jiang
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Publication number: 20150099772Abstract: The present invention provides substituted berbines, processes for the synthesis of substituted berbine compounds, as well as intermediates used in the synthesis of substituted berbine compounds. Also provided are methods for using the substituted berbines to inhibit cancer cell growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventor: Christopher W. Grote
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Patent number: 8993587Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of syrosingopine and a mitochondrial inhibitor, e.g. metformin or oligomycin, and the use of the combination of syrosingopine and a mitochondrial inhibitor for the treatment of cancer and for achieving immunosuppression. The invention also relates to a fluorescence-based method for predicting syrosingopine sensitivity of a cancer cell.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Universitat BaselInventors: Don Benjamin, Marco Colombi, Michael Hall, Christoph Moroni
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Patent number: 8987223Abstract: Reduction of HSP27 expression is in beneficial in the treatment of pleural and pulmonary fibrosis and in particular subpleural fibrosis and IPF. Pharmaceutical compositions for this purpose contain an inhibitor of HSP27 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Oncogenex Technologies Inc.Inventors: Philippe Bonniaud, Carmen Garrido, Guillaume Wettstein
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Publication number: 20150031717Abstract: Disclosed are derivatives of protoberberine biological alkaloids or physiologically acceptable salts thereof produced by means of a derivative reaction of a source material of biological alkaline quaternary ammonium salts of protoberberine alkaloids, a preparation method for same and pharmaceutical uses thereof. The derivatives of protoberberine biological alkaloids or the physiologically acceptable salts thereof show activity inhibiting ulcerative colitis and can be used in the preparation of drugs for same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesInventors: Hailin Qin, Wenjie Wang, Zhihui Zhang, Lianqiu Wu, Anjun Deng, Jinqian Yu, Zhihong Li
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Publication number: 20150031705Abstract: Ophthalmic formulations are provided. The ophthalmic formulations include one or more active agents that act to optimize pupil light reflex while minimizing, or effectively eliminating, any undesired eye redness in response to application thereof. The active agents include, for example, alpha 1 antagonists, such as alpha 1a selective antagonists.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventor: Gerald Horn
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Patent number: 8940338Abstract: Formulations containing sanguinarine or chelerythrine or the salts thereof or extracts containing them in admixture with suitable carriers and/or excipients for the treatment and/or prevention of mucositis.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Indena S.p.A.Inventors: Ezio Bombardelli, Gabriele Fontana
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Publication number: 20150025043Abstract: Provided are stable liquid and solid formulations of oxidized and reduced mitochondria-targeted antioxidants, and methods of their preparation and use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: Mitotech SAInventors: Maxim V. Skulachev, Vladimir P. Skulachev, Andrey A. Zamyatnin, Vadim N. Tashlitsky, Roman A. Zinovkin, Maxim V. Egorov, Lawrence T. Friedhoff, Olga Y. Pletushkina, Alexander A. Andreev-Andrievsky, Tatiana V. Zinevich
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Publication number: 20150017099Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of respiratory tract diseases. Specifically, the invention provides diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of respiratory infections using bitter and sweet taste signal transduction pathways. In one aspect, the invention relates to a method for treating a respiratory infection by administering a composition to the respiratory tract of a subject in an amount capable of activating bitter taste signaling and/or inhibiting sweet taste signaling. The composition comprises at least a bitter receptor agonist and, optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for delivering the composition to the respiratory tract. In another aspect, the invention relates to a composition for treatment of a respiratory infection. Such composition comprises at least a bitter receptor agonist and, optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier for delivering the composition to the respiratory tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Noam A. Cohen, Robert J. Lee, Danielle R. Reed
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Patent number: 8933092Abstract: Methods and compositions for the alleviation of pain in a patient. The methods and compositions sequentially administer a therapeutically effective amount of first compound having opioid receptor agonist activity, followed by a therapeutic effective amount of a second or subsequent compound(s) having opioid receptor agonist activity, one or more non-opioid analgesic compounds or one or more hybrid opioid compounds, or mixtures thereof. The methods and compositions effectively alleviate pain with a lower incidence of opioid-induced side effects.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Qrxpharma LimitedInventor: John W. Holaday
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Publication number: 20140364387Abstract: Provided herein are bitter taste receptor ligands, related agents, combinations, compositions, methods and systems for modulating release of a metabolic hormone in vitro or in vivo from cells of the GI tract of an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: William A. GODDARD, III, Mark MENNA, Stephan PANDOL, Ravinder ABROL
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Patent number: 8901139Abstract: The present invention relates to Tricyclic Indole Derivatives, compositions comprising at least one Tricyclic Indole Derivatives, and methods of using the Tricyclic Indole Derivatives for treating or preventing a viral infection or a virus-related disorder in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Srikanth Venkatraman, Anilkumar Gopinadhan Nair, Kevin X. Chen, Francisco Velazquez, Qingbei Zeng, Duan Liu, Yueheng Jiang, Joseph A. Kozlowski, F. George Njoroge, Stuart B. Rosenblum, Stephen J. Gavalas, Patrick A. Pinto, Oleg B. Selyutin, Bancha Vibulbhan
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Publication number: 20140350041Abstract: Methods for treating a disease condition in a subject are provided. The subject methods are characterizing by enhancing at least one symptom of the disease condition in a manner effective to cause the subject to mount a compensatory response effective to treat the disease condition. Also provided are compositions, kits and systems for practicing the subject methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Anthony Joonkyoo Yun, Patrick Yuarn-Bor Lee
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Patent number: 8883847Abstract: The invention disclosed herein describes a novel therapeutic target for motoneuron diseases (altered dynamics of microtubules in neurons); a method for measuring the state of activity of this therapeutic target in subjects with established, incipient, or potential motoneuron disease; the discovery of drug agents that modulate neuronal microtubule dynamics in living subjects with motoneuron diseases; the discovery that administration of such agents, alone or in combinations, can provide marked neuroprotective therapy for living subjects with motoneuron diseases including delay in symptoms and prolongation of survival; and the discovery that monitoring of neuronal microtubule dynamics in subjects with motoneuron diseases, in response to therapeutic interventions, allows diagnostic monitoring for optimization of therapeutic regimen and strategy for individual subjects or for drug trials.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: KineMed, Inc.Inventors: Marc K. Hellerstein, Patrizia A. Fanara
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Patent number: 8877715Abstract: There is provided a series of novel neuropeptide Y-cytotoxic conjugates, compositions comprising the same, and methods relating to their therapeutic use for the treatment of disease or condition states associated with aberrant or undesirable proliferation of cells that express NPY-Y1 receptors.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Ipsen Pharma S.A.S.Inventors: Zheng Xin Dong, Kevin Zhou, Daniel B. Deoliveira
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Publication number: 20140323511Abstract: Active compounds include compounds of Formula I and Formula II are described: along with compositions containing the same and methods of use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Wake Forest University Health SciencesInventors: Freddie R. Salsbury, JR., Karin D. Scarpinato, S. Bruce King
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Publication number: 20140309195Abstract: Provided herein are small molecules for the induction of fibroblast proliferation and increased secretion or production of proteins. The small molecules described herein can be used for the promotion of skin regeneration. Also provided herein are methods for promoting skin regeneration and wound healing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATIONInventors: Rodolfo Gonzalez, Maxim Poustovoitov, Ruslan Semechkin
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Publication number: 20140286938Abstract: The present invention relates to spiroketal compounds that are useful in methods of treating or preventing protozoal infections, parasitic infections, bacterial infections, cell proliferative disorders and anti inflammatory disorders. The spiroketal compounds are also useful as immunosuppressive agents, and also in methods of controlling pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: EcoBiotics LtdInventors: Paul Warren Reddell, Victoria Anne Gordon
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Patent number: 8841317Abstract: The invention relates to the innate immune pathway and anti-inflammatory molecules with therapeutic properties. In some embodiments, the invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat inflammatory diseases including inflammation associated with auto-immune diseases.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignees: Emory University, Georgia State University Research FoundationInventors: Susu Zughaier, Ritu Aneja, David S. Stephens
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Publication number: 20140256761Abstract: The present invention describes a method of treating individuals suffering from microbial infections, including a parasitic disease such as malaria, by using an improved Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT), known as ActRx Tri-ACT Plus. The improved ACT therapy includes administering a combination of four drugs. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes administering to an individual a first composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an artemether spray sublingually. The individual is then administered a second composition, a therapeutically effective amount of artesunate. A third composition, an effective amount of berberine, or its pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives or salts is administered to the individual. A fourth composition, an effective amount of primaquine, or its pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives or salts is administered to the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Robert Lewis Steele, Anthony Fedele Musso, David D. Mundschenk, Russell Van de Casteele
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Publication number: 20140256762Abstract: The present invention describes a method of treating individuals suffering from microbial infections, including a viral infection such as Dengue Fever, using an improved Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT), known as Tri-ACT. The improved ACT therapy includes administering a combination of three drugs. In one embodiment of the present invention, the method includes administering to an individual a first composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an artemether spray sublingually. The individual is then administered a second composition, a therapeutically effective amount of artesunate. A third composition, an effective amount of berberine, or its pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives or salts is then administered to the individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Robert Lewis Steele, Anthony Fedele Musso, David D. Mundschenk, Russell Van de Casteele
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Patent number: 8822491Abstract: The present invention provides compounds (such as compounds of formula I-a) that induce ? globin expression and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Such compounds may have beneficial therapeutic effects. Compounds and compositions described herein may be used to treat hemoglobinopathies such as ?-thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Academia SinicaInventors: Che-kun James Shen, Yu-Chi Chou
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Publication number: 20140243354Abstract: Methods and composition for treating or preventing an inflammatory dermatological disease or condition, such as psoriasis, in a subject are described. The methods involve topical applications to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising at least one indigo naturalis composition, beberine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SNCInventor: GALDERMA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SNC
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Patent number: 8815306Abstract: Methods and compositions that can be used to promote bone and joint health through amelioration, stabilization and repair of damage associated with various pathophysiological conditions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Metaproteomics, LLCInventors: Matthew L. Tripp, Veera Konda, Anu Desai, Amy J. Hall, Jeffrey S. Bland
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Publication number: 20140213604Abstract: The subject invention concerns a method of inhibiting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in a patient by decreasing the endogenous protein kinase C (PKC) activity within the patient. Preferably, the preventative and therapeutic methods of the present invention involve administration of a PKC inhibitor. The present inventor has determined that decreasing normal endogenous PKC activity is inhibitory to RSV infection of human cells. The subject invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions containing a PKC inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDAInventors: SHYAM S. MOHAPATRA, HOMERO GABRIEL VERGARA