Additional Hetero Ring Patents (Class 514/397)
  • Publication number: 20140073627
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3 and X, X1, X2, X3 have the meaning as cited in the description and the claims. Said compounds are useful as Bradykinin B1 antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions, the preparation of such compounds as well as the production and use as medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: EVOTEC AG
    Inventors: James MADDEN, David James HALLETT, Alastair PARKES, Ali RAOOF, Xiaolu WANG
  • Publication number: 20140073622
    Abstract: To develop an antibiotic having a novel mechanism of action, the present inventors have searched for a compound that has weak cytotoxicity, the physical property of high solubility in water, the effect of inhibiting both DNA gyrase GyrB and topoisomerase IV ParE subunits, and sufficient antibacterial activity. As a result, the present inventors have completed the present invention by finding that a compound of the present invention represented by the general formula (1), a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and a prodrug thereof have desirable properties. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition (particularly, a preventive or therapeutic composition for infectious disease) comprising a compound represented by the formula (1), a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Soneda, Hiroshi Takeshita, Yoshiko Kagoshima, Yuko Yamamoto, Takafumi Hosokawa, Toshiyuki Konosu, Nobuhisa Masuda, Takuya Uchida, Issei Achiwa, Junichi Kuroyanagi, Tetsunori Fujisawa, Aki Yokomizo, Tetsuji Noguchi
  • Patent number: 8669261
    Abstract: Acrylamido derivatives useful as therapeutic agents, particularly for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases and conditions associated with the activity of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP), such as the diseases characterized by ischemia/reperfusion, oxidative or degenerative tissue damage, are herein described. These compounds belong to the structural formula (I) wherein R, R?, R?, W and a are as defined in the specification. The invention also relates to the preparation of these compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Congenia SLR
    Inventors: Daniele Fancelli, Mario Varasi, Simon Plyte, Marco Ballarini, Anna Cappa, Giacomo Carenzi, Saverio Minucci, Gilles Pain, Manuela Villa
  • Patent number: 8669234
    Abstract: The invention is related to anti-viral compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Hongyan Guo, Darryl Kato, Thorsten A. Kirschberg, Evan S. Krygowski, John O. Link, Michael L. Mitchell, Jay P. Parrish, James Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140066483
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of upregulating regulatory T-cells, and treating diseases that would benefit from such upregulation, by administering an alpha 2 receptor agonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel W. Gil, John E. Donello, Veena Viswanath, Lauren M.B. Luhrs
  • Publication number: 20140066425
    Abstract: Disclosed are substituted thioimidazolidinone compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds and compositions can be used for treatment of androgen receptor-associated diseases or disorders, such as prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, male hair loss and hypertrichosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicants: SUZHOU KINTOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Youzhi Tong
  • Patent number: 8664224
    Abstract: External preparations for athlete's foot treatment capable of enhancing patient's compliance and capable of reducing the symptom of rubefaction, comprising an anti-trichophyton drug mixed with at least one compound selected from among 1-menthol, menthol analogue compounds and bactericidal compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Toshihiro Shirouzu, Youichi Kawamura, Hiroki Kawatsura, Mitsuhiko Tokunaga
  • Publication number: 20140057957
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel thiophene inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: N30 PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Xicheng Sun
  • Publication number: 20140057955
    Abstract: Provided herein is a novel mitochondrial Angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 AT1R and AT2R receptor which plays a role in protection of mitochondria against oxidative damage. Evidence from animal studies indicates a role for this receptor in preservation of mitochondria and up-regulation of survival genes, anti-inflammatory action, and improvement of wound healing in the skin and soft tissues. Pharmaceutical compositions for treatment directed to preserving mitochondrial function, anti-inflammation, wound healing and decreasing the signs of aging, as well as medicaments and their use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Peter M. Abadir, Jeremy D. Walston
  • Publication number: 20140057873
    Abstract: There is provided amino acid ester compounds comprising at least one nitric oxide releasing group, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and compositions thereof. These compounds involve an amino acid side-chain or an amino acid derivative thereof and a nitric oxide releasing group as depicted in the following structures: wherein R1 is either an ethyl or an amino acid side-chain group or an amino acid derivative thereof and R2 is an amino acid side-chain group or an amino acid derivative thereof and n is an integer from 1 to 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Farber
  • Publication number: 20140051660
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for treating various diseases, syndromes, conditions and disorders, including pain. Such compounds are represented by Formula (I) as follows: wherein R1, R2, R3, Q, and G are defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
    Inventors: Michael WINTERS, Zhihua Sui, Christopher Flores
  • Publication number: 20140050695
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Makonen Belema, Van N. Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140051682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bis-sulfonamide derivatives, processes for preparing them, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use as pharmaceuticals as modulators of chemokine receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Haiqing Yuan, Richard L. Beard, Michael E. Garst, Xiaoxia Liu, John E. Donello, Veena Viswanath
  • Patent number: 8653072
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, carbamate, solvate or salt thereof, including a salt of such an ester, amide or carbamate, and a solvate of such an ester, amide, carbamate or salt. The invention also provides also provides the use of such compounds in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition associated with a disease or disorder associated with estrogen receptor activity, wherein R1, R2, R3, R5 and R6 are as defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Karo Bio AB
    Inventors: Patrik Rhonnstad, Elisabet Kallin, Theresa Apelqvist, Mattias Wennerstal, Aiping Cheng
  • Patent number: 8653070
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yao-Ling Qiu, Ce Wang, Xiaowen Peng, Hui Cao, Lu Ying, Yat Sun Or
  • Patent number: 8648082
    Abstract: The invention provides a biological dressing for treatment of a dermatological disease comprised of a gum resin, a topically acceptable volatile solvent, and a pharmacologically active agent. The gum resin is present in a suitable amount that the composition, when the solvent evaporates, will dry to form a solid coating that sticks to the skin or mucosal membrane to which the composition is applied and maintain the pharmacologically active agent over a sustained period of time in contact with sites on the skin or mucosal membranes exhibiting symptoms of the disease. Methods are provided for treating symptoms of dermatological diseases with such a pharmacological composition. Biological dressings including tincture of benzoin and clotrimazole are shown to be efficacious for the long-term amelioration of symptoms of athlete's foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Jaleva, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Battaglia, Eva Beim
  • Publication number: 20140038964
    Abstract: Methods of using compounds of the invention, such as compounds of Formulae IIa, IIb, IIc, or IId and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds are useful in treating, preventing, inhibiting or ameliorating the symptoms of a disease or disorder that is modulated or otherwise affected by nuclear receptor activity, or in which nuclear receptor activity is implicated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Exelixis Patent Company LLC
    Inventors: Brett B. Busch, Brenton T. Flatt, Xiao-Hui Gu, Shao Po Lu, Richard Martin, Raju Mohan, Michael Charles Nyman, Edwin J. Schweiger, William C. Stevens, JR., Tie-Lin Wang, Yinong Xie
  • Publication number: 20140038919
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to: (a) compounds and salts thereof that, inter alia, inhibit HCV; (b) intermediates useful for the preparation of such compounds and salts; (c) compositions comprising such compounds and salts; (d) methods for preparing such intermediates, compounds, salts, and compositions; (e) methods of use of such compounds, salts, and compositions; and (f) kits comprising such compounds, salts, and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: Clarence J. Maring, John K. Pratt, William A. Carroll, Dachun Liu, David A. Betebenner, Douglas K. Hutchinson, Michael D. Tufano, Todd W. Rockway, Uwe Schoen, Axel Pahl, Andreas Witte
  • Publication number: 20140039023
    Abstract: A solid germicidal composition containing a compound of the formula (I), a carbonate compound and an organic acid with a solubility in water at 20° C. of 0.25 to 35%: wherein, R1 represents a saturated linear alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, R2 represents a saturated linear alkyl group having 8 to 12 carbon atoms, X? represents a halogen ion and Y represents a saturated linear alkylene group having 8 to 12 carbon atoms is disclosed. A method for disinfecting an object, which comprises contacting an aqueous solution of the composition with the object, is also disclosed. The solid germicidal composition is effective against various microorganisms and hardly causes development of resistance to the composition itself in microorganisms even when the composition is continually or continuously used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Ueno Fine Chemicals Industry, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki IDOJI, Ayako TSURUSAKI, Shigeyuki SUGINAKA, Futoshi MAEDA, Yoshiaki KURIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20140038944
    Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, complex or pro-drug thereof, wherein: one of R3 and R4 is H, and the other is selected from C1-6-alkyl, C1-6-haloalkyl, C1-6-alkoxy, and C6-12-aralkyl; or R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-6-alkyl and halo; R9 is a substituted 5 or 6-membered aryl or heteroaryl group or a 6,5- or 6,6-fused biaryl or heterobiaryl group. Compounds of formula (I) exhibit surprisingly high efficacies for human cathepsin S, excellent selectivity verses other mammalian cathepsins and are useful for treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, transplant rejection, diabetes, Sjogrens syndrome, Grave's disease, systemic lupus erythematosis, osteoarthritis, psoriasis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, allergic rhinitis, asthma, atherosclerosis, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Amura Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Martin Quibell, John Paul Watts, Nicholas Sean Flinn
  • Patent number: 8642025
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Carol Bachand, Makonen Belema, Daniel H. Deon, Andrew C. Good, Jason Goodrich, Clint A. James, Rico Lavoie, Omar D. Lopez, Alain Martel, Nicholas A. Meanwell, Van N. Nguyen, Jeffrey Lee Romine, Edward H. Ruediger, Lawrence B. Snyder, Denis R. St. Laurent, Fukang Yang, David R. Langley, Lawrence G. Hamann
  • Patent number: 8642628
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to inhibitors of S-nitrosoglutathione reductase (GSNOR), pharmaceutical compositions comprising such GSNOR inhibitors, and methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: N30 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Wasley, Gary J. Rosenthal, Xicheng Sun, Sarah Strong, Jian Qiu
  • Publication number: 20140031331
    Abstract: The present invention relates to aminotetraline derivatives of the formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof. The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such aminotetraline derivatives, and the use of such aminotetraline derivatives for therapeutic purposes. The aminotetraline derivatives are GlyT1 inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Wilhelm Amberg, Michael Ochse, Udo Lange, Andreas Kling, Berthold Behl, Wilfried Hornberger, Mario Mezler, Charles W. Hutchins
  • Patent number: 8637561
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit RNA-containing virus, particularly the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yao-Ling Qiu, Lu Ying, Ce Wang, Xiaowen Peng, Yat Sun Or
  • Patent number: 8637496
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds having a monogalactosyldiacylglycerol (MGDG) synthase inhibitory activity as herbicide or algaecide, and to herbicide and algaecide compositions containing at least one of these compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignees: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Anne-Laure Bonneau, Cyrille Botte, Michael Deligny, Nadia Saidani, Hélène Hardre, Bernard Rousseau, Roman Lopez, Eric Marechal
  • Publication number: 20140024671
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting cytochrome P450 enzymes are provided that can be used for improving the treatment of diseases by preventing degradation of drugs or other molecules by cytochrome P450. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that can act as boosters to improve the pharmacokinetics, enhance the bioavailability, and enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs that undergo in vivo degradation by cytochrome P450 enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Michael EISSENSTAT, Dehui DUAN
  • Publication number: 20140024642
    Abstract: An ophthalmic formulation having an effective amount of a parasympathomimetic agent comprising pilocarpine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more ?1 adrenergic agonists or antagonists is disclosed. The ophthalmic formulation may enable treatment of conditions adversely affecting the visual acuity of a patient, including presbyopia. A method of using the disclosed ophthalmic formulation to treat or ameliorate symptoms of presbyopia is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Luis Felipe Vejarano Restrepo
  • Publication number: 20140024680
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel arylpyrroline compounds of formula (I) which have excellent insecticidal activity and which can thus be used as an insecticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventor: Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH
  • Publication number: 20140024657
    Abstract: The invention features a series of heterocyclic derivatives that inhibit tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?) induced necroptosis. The heterocyclic compounds of the invention are described by Formulas (I)-(VIII) and by Compounds (1)-(7), (13)-(26), (27)-(33), (48)-(57), and (58)-(70). These necrostatins are shown to inhibit TNF-? induced necroptosis in FADD-deficient variant of human Jurkat T cells. The invention further features pharmaceutical compositions featuring necrostatins. The compounds and compositions of the invention may also be used to treat disorders where necroptosis is likely to play a substantial role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Junying YUAN, Emily S. Hsu
  • Patent number: 8633236
    Abstract: Compounds useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases and disorders by modulating the activity of KSP are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Cytokinetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew McDonald, Gustave Bergnes, Bainian Feng, David J. Morgans, Jr., Steven David Knight, Kenneth A. Newlander, Dashyant Dhanak, Christopher A. Brook
  • Publication number: 20140018402
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating macular degeneration, which comprises benzopyran derivatives substituted with secondary amines including imidazole or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as an active ingredient. The pharmaceutical composition of the present invention may be used in the form of eye drops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicants: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Kyu-Yang Yi, Sung-Eun Yoo, Nack-Jeong Kim, Jee-Hee Suh, Choun-Ki Joo, Jun-Sub Choi, Jae-Sik Yang, Geun-Hyeog Lee, Yun-Seok Cho, Jin-Ha Park, Hye-Sung Lee
  • Publication number: 20140017195
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HCV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Carol Bachand, Makonen Belema, Daniel H. Deon, Andrew C. Good, Jason Goodrich, Clint A. James, Rico Lavole, Omar D. Lopez, Alain Martel, Nicolas A. Meanwell, Van N. Nguyen, Jeffrey Lee Romine, Edward H. Ruediger, Lawrence B. Snyder, Denis R. St. Laurent, Fukang Yang, David R. Langley, Gan Wang, Lawrence G. Hamann
  • Publication number: 20140018389
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel compounds of Formula (I) or as defined in the specification and compositions comprising such novel compounds. These compounds are useful antiviral agents, especially in inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Thus, the disclosure also concerns a method of treating HCV related diseases or conditions by use of these novel compounds or a composition comprising such novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Rico Lavoie, John A. Bender, Jeffrey Lee Romine, Edward H. Ruediger, Carol Bachand, Omar D. Lopez, Qi Chen, Makonen Belema, John F. Kadow, Lawrence G. Hamann
  • Patent number: 8629285
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and methods of inhibiting Hsp90 in a cell, treating or preventing a proliferation disorder in a mammal and treating cancer in a mammal comprising administering a compound of formula (I) to a patient or a cell Variable R5 is an optionally substituted heteroaryl; an optionally substituted 6 to 14-membered aryl; a bicyclic 9-member heterocycle optionally substituted at any substitutable nitrogen or carbon atoms; or a substituent R18, defined herein. Ring A is an aryl or a heteroaryl optionally further substituted with one or more substituents in addition to R3. Substituent R3 is defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Weiwen Ying, Zhenjian Du, Kevin Foley
  • Patent number: 8629171
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a crystalline form of methyl ((1S)-1-(((2S)-2-(5-(4?-(2-((2S)-1-((2S)-2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)-3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrrolidinyl)-1H-imidazol-5-yl)-4-biphenylyl)-1H-imidazol-2-yl)-1-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl)-2-methylpropyl)carbamate dihydrochloride salt. The present disclosure also generally relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a crystalline form, as well of methods of using a crystalline form in the treatment of Hepatitis C and methods for obtaining such crystalline form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Soojin Kim, Qi Gao, Fukang Yang
  • Publication number: 20140011794
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in general, to a method of modulating physiological and pathological processes and, in particular, to a method of modulating cellular levels of oxidants and thereby processes in which such oxidants are a participant. The invention also relates to compounds and compositions suitable for use in such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicants: Aeouls Sciences, Inc., Duke University, National Jewish Health
    Inventors: James D. Crapo, Brian J. Day, Michael P. Trova, Polvina Jolicia Gauuan, Douglas B. Kitchen, Irwin Fridovich, Ines Batinic-Haberle
  • Publication number: 20140010760
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition and method for targeting hypoxic tumor areas for detection or treatment or a treatment adjuvant for cancer. Specifically, a hypoxia targeting moiety is conjugated to a polymeric micelle containing imaging agents, therapeutic agents, or therapeutic adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Brij P. Giri, Kristina Gregg, Pritam Singh, Dinesh J. Dagli, Anshu Giri
  • Patent number: 8618152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or mixtures thereof, that inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus NS3-NS4A protease. As such, they act by interfering with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are useful as antiviral agents. The invention further relates to pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising said compounds either for ex vivo use or for administration to a patient suffering from HCV infection and processes for preparing the compounds. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a patient by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Luc J. Farmer, Robert B. Perni, Govinda Rao Bhisetti, Keith P. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8618153
    Abstract: This disclosure concerns novel compounds of Formula (I) or as defined in the specification and compositions comprising such novel compounds. These compounds are useful antiviral agents, especially in inhibiting the function of the NS5A protein encoded by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Thus, the disclosure also concerns a method of treating HCV related diseases or conditions by use of these novel compounds or a composition comprising such novel compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: John A. Bender, Makonen Belema
  • Patent number: 8618151
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and combination therapies for inhibition of hepatitis C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Presidio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Leping Li, Min Zhong
  • Publication number: 20130345196
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to compounds that are glucuronidase inhibitors. The glucuronidase inhibitors include phenoxy thiophene sulfonamides, and other compounds such as pyridine sulfonyls, benzene sulfonyls, thiophene sulfonyls, thiazole sulfonyls, thiophene carbonyls, and thiazole carbonyls. These compounds include nialamide, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, amoxapine, loxapine and mefloquine. Also compositions including one or more of such compounds for use in inhibiting glucuronidase and methods of using one or more of such compounds for selective inhibition of bacterial ?-glucuronidase. These compounds may be used as a co-drug in combination with the anticancer drug CPT-11. Also a method for screening compounds to determine their usefulness in reducing diarrhea associated with irinotecan chemotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Alfred L. WILLIAMS, John Scott, Li-An Yeh, Matthew Robert Redinbo
  • Publication number: 20130345236
    Abstract: A drug in a solubility-improved form is combined with a concentration-enhancing polymer in a sufficient amount so that the combination provides substantially enhanced drug concentration in a use environment relative to a control comprising the same amount of the same solubility-improved form of drug without the concentration-enhancing polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: William J. Curatolo, Ravi M. Shanker, Walter C. Babcock, Dwayne T. Friesen, James A. S. Nightingale, Douglas A. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20130337061
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions are provided for the pharmacological treatment of breathing disorders and, more specifically, to compositions containing agents having serotonin receptor modulating activity for the alleviation of sleep apnea (central and obstructive) and other sleep-related breathing disorders wherein the active ingredients are released such as to extend effective blood plasma concentrations across the period of sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Inventors: Roman V. Rariy, Michael Heffernan
  • Patent number: 8609645
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel formulations for the treatment of otic infections in an animal comprising a triazole anti-fungal compound, a quinolone antibiotic and a corticosteroid such as mometasone furoate monohydrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Intervet Inc.
    Inventors: Abu S. Huq, Allan J. Weingarten, Robert D. Simmons
  • Patent number: 8609710
    Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (I) or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A represents a C3 to C12 cycloalkyl group which may be substituted by one to three selected from a fluoro group, a hydroxy group, a C1 to C6 alkyl group, etc; R1, R2, and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a fluoro group, or a C1 to C6 alkyl group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a prodrug group; and Y represents —CH2—CHR5—CH2—NHR6 (wherein R5 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1 to C6 alkyl group, or a C1 to C6 alkoxy group, and R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a prodrug group), or the like exhibits excellent TAFIa inhibitory activity and is useful as a therapeutic drug for myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, acute coronary syndrome, cerebral infarction, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited
    Inventors: Tsutomu Nagata, Masahiro Inoue, Yuka Ashida, Kengo Noguchi, Makoto Ono
  • Patent number: 8609709
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel opioid receptor modulators of Formula (I). The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and their use in the treatment of disorders that may be ameliorated or treated by the modulation of opioid receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica, N. V.
    Inventors: Henry J. Breslin, Chaozhong Cai, Wei He, Robert W. Kavash
  • Patent number: 8609590
    Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing flumetsulam and thiabendazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Emerentiana Sianawati
  • Publication number: 20130331423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new formulation of an enkephalinase inhibitor, such as racecadotril or dexecadotril, the process for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof in the treatment of diarrhoea.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: BIOPROJET
    Inventors: Jean-Stéphane Julien, Marc Maury, Jeanne-Marie Lecomte, Xavier Ligneau, Philippe Robert, Jean-Charles Schwartz
  • Patent number: 8604056
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer, tautomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate form thereof, wherein the variables A, L1, M and R11 are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula (I) are selective inhibitors of serine protease enzymes of the coagulation cascade and/or contact activation system; for example thrombin, factor Xa, factor XIa, factor IXa, factor VIIa and/or plasma kallikrein. In particular, it relates to compounds that are selective factor XIa inhibitors or dual inhibitors of fXIa and plasma kallikrein. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of treating thromboembolic and/or inflammatory disorders using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Donald J. P. Pinto, Joanne M. Smallheer, James R. Corte, Zilun Hu, Cullen L. Cavallaro, Paul J. Gilligan, Mimi L. Quan, Leon M. Smith, II
  • Patent number: 8598218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shelf-stable liquid formulations of palonosetron for reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced emesis with palonosetron. The formulations are particularly useful in the preparation of intravenous and oral liquid medicaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: Helsinn Healthcare SA, Roche Palo Alto LLC
    Inventors: Giorgio Calderari, Daniele Bonadeo, Roberta Cannella, Alberto Macciocchi, Andrew Miksztal, Thomas Malefyt, Kathleen M Lee