C=x Bonded Directly To The Five-membered Hetero Ring By Nonionic Bonding (x Is Chalcogen) Patents (Class 514/423)
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Publication number: 20130287688Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the delivery and/or efficacy of a therapy (e.g., a cancer therapy) are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and compositions for treating or preventing a cancer (e.g., a solid tumor such as a desmoplastic tumor) by administering to a subject an anti-hypertensive agent, as a single agent or in combination with a microenvironment modulator and/or a therapy, e.g., a cancer therapy (for example, a therapeutic agent or therapy, including immunotherapy (e.g., antibodies, vaccine, cell-based), nanotherapeutics, radiation therapy, photodynamic therapy, low molecular weight chemotherapeutics, molecularly targeted therapeutics and/or oxygen radical) are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicants: XTUIT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATIONInventors: The General Hospital Corporation, Xtuit Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130289075Abstract: IAP binding molecules and compositions including these are disclosed. The IAP binding molecules interact with IAPB (inhibitor of apoptosis proteins) in cells and may be used to modify apoptosis in cells treated with such molecules. Embodiments of these compounds have a Kd of less than 0.1 micromolar. Methods of using these IAP binding molecules for therapeutic, diagnostic, and assay purposed are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Stephen M. Condon, Matthew G. LaPorte, Yijun Deng, Susan R. Rippin
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Publication number: 20130280330Abstract: A nanosphere or microsphere drug carrier, formulations comprising the drug carrier and the preparation method of the formulations and the use of the carrier are disclosed. The carrier comprises a biodegradable methoxy end-capped polyethylene glycol-polylactide block copolymersor a derivative thereof represented by formula (I) as the main carrier material: CH3O—[CH2—CH2—O]m—[C(O)—CH(CH3)—O]n—R (I).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: XI'AN LIBANG MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Renle Hu, Jiucheng Wang, Tao Chen, Hua Liang, Duohao Ding, Yaqi Jiao
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Publication number: 20130281294Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling plant pests, particularly weeds and/or plant phytopathogens using sarmentine and/or analogs thereof are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: HUAZHANG HUANG, Ratnakar Asolkar
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Publication number: 20130280323Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soft elastic capsule that includes an acid resistant, capsule shell that defines an encapsulated space having a predetermined volume, a liquid or semisolid fill comprising a first active ingredient located within the encapsulated space, and a first compressed tablet a having a minimal dimension of 2 mm, being located within the encapsulated space, unanchored to the capsule shell, and surrounded by the fill, said tablet comprising a second active ingredient that is substantially insoluble in the fill. A method of manufacturing a soft elastic capsule is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Qi Fang, Don A. Archibald, Madhu Sudan Hariharan, Roger E. Gordon
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Publication number: 20130274249Abstract: Substituted 2-[2-(phenyl)ethylamino]alkaneamide derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are useful as sodium and/or calcium channel modulators for preventing, alleviating and curing pathologies wherein the above mechanisms play a pathological role. The compounds may be particularly useful for the prevention, alleviation, and curing of, for example, neurological, cognitive, psychiatric, inflammatory, urogenital and gastrointestinal diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Piero MELLONI, Alessandra Restivo, Emanuela Izzo, Simona Francisconi, Elena Colombo, Cibele Sabido-David
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Publication number: 20130274240Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for the prophylactic or treatment of diabetes, diabetic complications, insulin resistance syndrome, metabolic syndrome, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, myocardial ischemia, brain ischemia, cerebral apoplexy, pulmonary hypertension, hyperlactacidemia, mitochondrial disease, mitochondrial encephalomyopathy or cancer, namely, a PDHK inhibitor and the like. A compound represented by the following formula [I] or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof: wherein each symbol is as defined in the specification.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.
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Patent number: 8557835Abstract: The invention is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carboxyalkylether which lowers triglycerides and elevated HDL, and a statin which inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, thereby reducing LDL, said composition being useful for treating vascular diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Warner-Lambert Company, LLCInventors: Charles Larry Bisgaier, Roger Schofield Newton
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Publication number: 20130267539Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: wherein: Ar, Z, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have AT1 receptor antagonist activity and neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and process and intermediates for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: THERAVANCE, INC.Inventors: Paul R. Fatheree, Robert Murray McKinnell
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Patent number: 8551524Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor and a slow release biguanide is provided. A method for treating diabetes in a patient in need thereof including administering an anti-diabetic combination comprising a DPP inhibitor and a slow release biguanide is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: IYCUS, LLCInventor: Ramesh Sesha
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Publication number: 20130259935Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of a pharmaceutical technology. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising glimepiride and a surface active agent. Surface active agent obtainable by reacting castor oil or hydrogenated castor oil with ethylene oxide, preferably hydrogenated castor oil, substantially improves dissolution glimepiride active pharmaceutical ingredient and at the same time, when both formulated into a pharmaceutical composition, ensures satisfying or exceeding other parameters like for example stability, hardness, friability and handling of said pharmaceutical composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: LEK PHARMACEUTICALS D.D.Inventors: Miha Jaklic, Sebastjan Reven
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Publication number: 20130261092Abstract: The present invention provides combinations, for treatment of subjects suffering from or at high risk of developing diseases and disorders involving expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR). The combinations include abscisic acid and one other bioactive agent, which together provide synergistic effects toward treatment or blocking of development of the disease or disorder. In exemplary embodiments, a combination of abscisic acid and a thiazolidinedione (TZD) is provided for increased insulin sensitivity and improved (i.e., reduced) obesity-induced inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Josep BASSAGANYA-RIERA, Amir J. GURI, Raquel HONTECILLAS
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Publication number: 20130261158Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicide N-(2-phenoxyethyl)carboxamide derivatives of formula (I), their aza, thia and sila analogues, their process of preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions. Formula (1) wherein A, T, W, X, n and Z3 to Z7 represent various substituents.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Samir Bennabi, Jurgen Benting, Stephane Brunet, Philippe Desbordes, Peter Dahmen, Stephanie Gary, Marie-Claire Grosjean-Cournoyer, Rachel Rama, Philippe Rinolfi, Valerie Toquin, Arnd Voerste, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann
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Publication number: 20130261164Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted pyrrole compounds and compositions comprising substituted pyrrole compounds. The invention further relates to methods of inhibiting the activity of Hsp90 in a subject in need thereof and methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, such as cancer, in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject a substituted pyrrole compound of the invention, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: SYNTA PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.Inventors: Dinesh U. Chimmanamada, Weiwen Ying
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Publication number: 20130251664Abstract: This invention pertains to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. More specifically, the invention relates to isolated molecules that can be used to diagnose and/or treat cardiovascular conditions including cardiac hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, stroke, arteriosclerosis, and heart failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.Inventor: Richard T. Lee
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Publication number: 20130252989Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid and to methods of using the same to treat or prevent cardiovascular-related diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: AMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Mehar Manku, Ian Osterloh, Pierre Wicker, Rene Braeckman, Paresh Soni
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Publication number: 20130252898Abstract: The present application relates to methods of treating HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) and/or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using endothelin-1 (ET-1) antagonists. The application further relates to a composition for the treatment of HIVAN and/or FSGS. A kit for detecting the presence of ET-1 or ET-1-associated biomarker in a biological sample is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Morehouse School Of MedicineInventors: Gale W. Newman, Barbara A. Jacob-Mungin, Chamberlain Obialo
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Publication number: 20130253030Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, methods of treating mixed dyslipidemia with ethyl eicosapentaenoate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: AMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Ian Osterloh, Pierre Wicker, Rene Braeckman, Paresh Soni, Mehar Manku
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Publication number: 20130252990Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polyunsaturated fatty acid and to methods of using the same to treat or prevent cardiovascular-related diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland LimitedInventors: Mehar Manku, Ian Osterloh, Pierre Wicker, Rene Braeckman, Paresh Soni
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Publication number: 20130253031Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, inter alia, methods of treating mixed dyslipidemia with ethyl eicosapentaenoate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: AMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITEDInventors: Ian Osterloh, Pierre Wicker, Rene Braeckman, Paresh Soni, Mehar Manku
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Publication number: 20130244958Abstract: There are provided compounds of the formula wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as described herein and enantiomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: David Joseph Bartkovitz, Xin-Jie Chu, Binh Thanh Vu, Chunlin Zhao, Daniel Fishlock
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Publication number: 20130244994Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds of the Formula (I) pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful for the therapeutic treatment of diseases associated with the modulation or inhibition of 11?-HSD1 in mammals. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions of the novel compounds of the Formula (I) and methods for their use in the reduction or control of the production of cortisol in a cell or the inhibition of the conversion of cortisone to cortisol in a cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: David A. Claremon, Linghang Zhuang, Yuanjie Ye, Suresh B. Singh, Colin M. Tice
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Publication number: 20130245089Abstract: There is provided a new dosage regimen for Compound A which maximizes anti-tumor activity while maintaining acceptable toxicity levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.Inventors: Kelli Glenn, Brian Higgins, Gwen Nichols, Kathryn Packman
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Publication number: 20130236551Abstract: It is described the use of a combination consisting of a microcapsule suspension comprising one or more statins in alkyl esters of n-3 PUFA in which the statins are isolated from contact with the alkyl ester of n-3 PUFA by means of a polymeric membrane that can be easily disintegrated in the gastrointestinal medium, for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2010Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: DEFIANTE FARMACEUTICA .S.A.Inventors: Anna Atti, Enrico Cavazza, Silvia Cavazza, Francesca Cavazza, Martina Cavazza Preta
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Publication number: 20130237514Abstract: Pyrrolidinone carboxamide compounds are provided that are useful for inhibiting the binding of ligands to the ChemR23 receptor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: ChemoCentryx, Inc.Inventors: Trevor T. Charvat, Hiufung Chu, Antoni Krasinski, Christopher W. Lange, Manmohan Reddy Leleti, Jay P. Powers, Sreenivas Punna, Timothy J. Sullivan, Solomon Ungashe
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Publication number: 20130236561Abstract: The instant invention relates to cosmetic compositions with improved dry skin feel characteristics. In particular, the present invention relates to cosmetic formulations comprising certain amidoamines used in combination with fatty acids and selected further acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: EVONIK INDUSTRIES AGInventors: Juergen MEYER, Peter Hameyer, Anna M. HOWE, Maria L. Soldato, Angela Dawn Paez
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Patent number: 8530461Abstract: Azetidine derivatives of which the following is exemplary and their use in the treatment of obesity, diabetes or dyslipidemia.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Bernd Nosse, Martin Fleck, Niklas Heine, Gerald Juergen Roth
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Publication number: 20130231332Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
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Publication number: 20130231375Abstract: The present invention relates to N-cycloalkyl-N-biphenylmethyl-carboxamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein A, Z1, Z2, Z3, X, n, Y and m represent various substituents, their process of preparation, preparation intermediate compounds, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2009Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Philippe Desbordes, Ralf Dunkel, Stephanie Gary, Marie-Claire Grosjean-Cournoyer, Benoit Hartmann, Philippe Rinolfi, Jean-Pierre Vors, Rachel Rama
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Patent number: 8524761Abstract: The present invention is directed to the compound 2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenoxy)-1-(3-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)pyrrolidin-1-yl)ethanone, its use as an inhibitor of stearoyl CoA desaturase and to pharmaceutical compositions containing this compound.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Medicis Pharmaceutical CorporationInventors: Jin Li, Nicole Lee Kolosko
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Patent number: 8524918Abstract: [Object] A prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a cardiovascular disease is provided. [Means for Resolution] An atropisomer of a compound represented by the following general formula (I): (wherein R1 is a C1-C3 alkyl group or a hydroxy-C1-C3 alkyl group; and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkoxy group).Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Daiichi Sankyo Company, LimitedInventors: Kazumasa Aoki, Hiroyuki Tsuruoka, Noriyuki Hayashi, Juri Yoshida, Yusuke Asoh
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Publication number: 20130225530Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for use as a medicament for the treatment or prophylaxis of cardiac hypertrophy, comprising at least one compound of formula (I), wherein: R1 is e.g. hydrogen, —CH3, R2 is e.g. hydrogen, —CH3, R4 is hydrogen, —OH, —NH2; R5 is hydrogen, —OH; R6 is hydrogen, —OH; R3 is e.g. —OCH3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, and at least one pharmaceutical excipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: DKFZ DEUTSCHES KREBSFORSCHUNGSZENTRUMInventors: Min Li-Weber, H. Peter Krammer, Gernot Polier
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Publication number: 20130225644Abstract: Lysine mimetic compounds having useful pharmacological activity such as antiarrhythmic activity and desirable bioavailability properties are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Zealand Pharma A/SInventor: Zealand Pharma A/S
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Publication number: 20130225650Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an oral preparation for promoting synthesis of tissue collagen, an oral preparation for promoting healing of skin wounds or an oral preparation for preventing or improving skin wrinkles or sagging, which is safe and has an excellent effect. The present invention can provide an oral preparation for promoting synthesis of tissue collagen, an oral preparation for promoting healing of skin wounds or an oral preparation for preventing or improving skin wrinkles or sagging, which comprises hydroxyproline or a salt thereof as an active ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20130225531Abstract: A composition and method of treating Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin are disclosed. The composition and method utilize an endothelin antagonist as the active agent to treat Alzheimer's disease or a dementia of vascular origin in mammals, including humans.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOISInventor: The Board Of Trustees Of The University of Illinois
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Publication number: 20130225621Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to substituted 2-hydroxy-4-(2-(phenylsulfonamido)acetamido)benzoic acid analogs, derivatives thereof, and related compounds, which are useful as inhibitors of STAT protein activity; synthetic methods for making the compounds; pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds; and methods of treating disorders of uncontrolled cellular proliferation associated with a STAT protein activity dysfunction using the compounds and compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicants: University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: James Turkson, Patrick Gunning
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Publication number: 20130216625Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a substance with the core structure of formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof, for the manufacture of a composition for the treatment of insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance, preferably in human subject in a daily dosage in a range of from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The invention furthermore relates to a method of treating insulin resistance or diseases associated with insulin resistance in a mammal, said method comprises administering to said mamma, preferably a human subject, a substance with the core structure of formula (I), preferably in a daily dosage in a range from about 5 mg to about 1500 mg. The substance is preferably isosteviol or steviol, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates or prodrugs thereof. Examples of diseases associated with insulin resistance and e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: STEVIA APSInventors: Kjeld Hermansen, Per Bendix Jeppesen
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Publication number: 20130217748Abstract: A cosmetic cleaning agent, comprises: in a cosmetic carrier: (a) greater than or equal to 12 wt % of a surfactant mixture comprising (i) at least one anionic surfactant and (ii) at least one zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactant in a weight ratio (i):(ii) of (2,5-3,5):1; (b) at least one cationic copolymer comprising (meth)acrylamide and dialkyldiallylammonium salts as the monomers; and (c) at least one opacifier and/or one pearlizer; wherein the quantities are based on the total weight of the cleaning agent. A method of producing a stable turbid and/or pearlescent cosmetic cleaning agent comprises: combining (a) at least one anionic surfactant and (b) at least one zwitterionic and/or an amphoteric surfactant to produce a surfactant combination; and combining, at room temperature, the surfactant combination with, (c) at least one cationic copolymer comprising (meth)acrylamide and dialkyldiallylammonium salts as the monomers, and (d) at least one opacifier and/or one pearlizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Henkel AG & Co, KGaA
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Publication number: 20130217686Abstract: A novel methylcyclohexane derivative, and a pharmaceutical composition including the same that is effective for the prevention or treatment of pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: SK BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Jin Bae, Han Ju Yi, Sun Gwan Hwang, Mo Ses Jeong, Yeo Jin Yoon, Sang Mi Chae, Joo Young Park, Eun Ju Ryu
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Publication number: 20130216560Abstract: The present invention inter alia provides a method, and use thereof, of predicting severe CVD complications such as AMI or CVD death by detecting the lipid concentrations or lipid ratios of a biological sample and comparing it to a control and has identified specific lipid markers that are more specific and sensitive in predicting these CVD complications than currently utilized clinical markers. Also provided is an antibodies towards said lipids, and the use thereof for predicting, diagnosing, preventing and/or treating CVD complications. The invention additionally relates to kits comprising lipids and/or an antibody thereto, for use in the prediction and/or diagnosis of CVD complications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: ZORA BIOSCIENCES OYInventors: Reijo Laaksonen, Kim Ekroos, Reini Hurme, Minna Jänis, Riikka Katainen, Kirill Tarasov
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Publication number: 20130217738Abstract: Methods for regulating glucagon release and of treating hypoglycemia, and for screening drug candidates for treating hypoglycemia. The methods are useful for treating diabetes mellitus and screening drug candidates for potential efficacy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Per-Olof Berggren, Alejandro Caicedo, Over Cabrera
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Publication number: 20130210860Abstract: Provided is a new prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for lymphedema, for which until now there has been no effective means of treatment, and the prophylactic and/or therapeutic agent for lymphedema comprises, as an active ingredient, a compound represented by the following formula (1), a lactone derivative thereof, or a salt of the compound or lactone derivative: wherein R1 represents an organic group, X represents —CH2CH2— or —CH=CH—, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicants: KOWA CO., LTD., THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYOInventors: Ichiro Manabe, Ryozo Nagai, Fusa Ogata
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Publication number: 20130210778Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, a formulation for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, the use of specified active principals for the manufacture of such a formulation for use in the method and to a method of preparing said formulation. The formulation of the present invention is a combination of active principals for use in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, notably ischaemic heart disease (including heart attacks) and stroke among the general adult population.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventors: Nicholas J. Wald, Malcolm R. Law
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Publication number: 20130209433Abstract: Methods for reducing peripheral blood glucose levels, food intake, glucose production, gluconeogenesis, triglyceride levels, and low density lipoprotein (VLDL) levels in mammals are provided. Also provided are methods of increasing glucose production and food intake in mammals. Further provided are methods of treating a disorder selected from the group consisting of obesity, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, leptin resistance, metabolic syndrome, heart failure, ischemia, coronary heart disease, familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, hypopituitarism, hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyper-VLDLemia, atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and any combination of the foregoing. The methods involve manipulations of amino acid presence or metabolism in the hypothalamus of the mammal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva UniversityInventor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
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Publication number: 20130210877Abstract: The present invention provides for a derivative of monoterpene or sesquiterpene, such as a perillyl alcohol derivative. For example, the perillyl alcohol derivative may be a perillyl alcohol carbamate. The perillyl alcohol derivative may be perillyl alcohol conjugated with a therapeutic agent such as a chemotherapeutic agent. The present invention also provides for a method of treating a disease such as cancer, comprising the step of delivering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of a derivative of monoterpene (or sesquiterpene). The route of administration may vary, and can include, inhalation, intranasal, oral, transdermal, intravenous, subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: NEONC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Thomas Chen, Daniel Levin, Satish Puppali
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Patent number: 8507544Abstract: The present invention relates to (2S)-2-({3?-Chloro-4?-[(2,2-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-yl) carbonyl]-5-fluorobiphenyl-2-yl}oxy)propanoic acid and (2R)-2-({3?-chloro-4?-[(2,2-dimethylpyrrolidin-1-yl) carbonyl]-5-fluorobiphenyl-2-yl}oxy)propanoic acid of formula (I), and crystalline forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof useful as pharmaceuticals.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Astrazeneca ABInventors: Roger Victor Bonnert, Timothy Jon Luker, Anil Patel, Aaron Rigby
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Publication number: 20130202706Abstract: The present invention is directed to nanostructured Atorvastatin, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions of them, process for the preparation thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. The nanoparticles of Atorvastain, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions of them according to the invention have an average particle size of less than about 600 nm. The stable amorphous nanostructured particles of the present invention are characterized by increased solubility and bioequivalent biological performance compared to the marketed crystalline drug. Atorvastatin is a member of the drug class known as statins, used for lowering blood cholesterol. It also stabilizes plaque and prevents strokes through anti-inflammatory and other mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: DRUGGABILITY TECHNOLOGIES IP HOLDCO (JERSEY) LTD.Inventors: Genovéva Filipcsei, Zsolt Ötvös, Gábor Heltovics, Ferenc Darvas
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Publication number: 20130203738Abstract: The present invention identifies a compound which binds to the PAH1 domain of mSin3B that specifically binds to neural restrictive silencer factor NRSF, and uses the compound as a prophylactic and/or a therapeutic for diseases associated with abnormal expression of neural restrictive silencer factor NRSF/REST or abnormal expression of genes targeted by NRSF/REST, such as Huntington's disease, medulloblastoma and neuropathic pain. The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a substance capable of binding to the PAH1 domain of mSin3B, e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicants: NAGOYA CITY UNIVERSITY, NAGASAKI UNIVERSITYInventors: Yoshifumi Nishimura, Aritaka Nagadoi, Yuuka Hirao, Yoshio Goshima, Naoya Yamashita, Naoki Miyata, Takayoshi Suzuki, Ryuta Hiraishi, Hiroshi Ueda
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Patent number: 8501759Abstract: The present invention, which is applicable in the pharmaceutical industry, relates to the use of fibrates, in particular fenofibrate, especially in the form of a solid oral composition, for the manufacture of a drug for the treatment of sleep apnea, sleep apnea syndrome, in particular obstructive sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Fournier Laboratories Ireland LimitedInventor: Eric Bruckert
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Publication number: 20130195972Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, pharmaceutical compositions comprising EPA and one or more cardiovascular agents, and to therapeutic methods for treating various diseases and disorders using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: AMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITEDInventor: Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited