Tricyclo Ring System Having The Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/454)
  • Publication number: 20110281907
    Abstract: Derivatives and analogs of inhibitors of receptor tyrosine kinase c-Met obtained by virtual screening, pharmaceutical compositions containing derivatives and analogs of c-Met inhibitors are provided. Methods of making derivatives and analogs of c-Met inhibitors and methods of use thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept.of Health and.
    Inventors: Donald P. Bottaro, Megan Peach, Marc Nicklaus, Nelly Tan
  • Publication number: 20110280807
    Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to methods and models for enhancing stress-induced analgesia through non-opioid mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: Andrea G. Hohmann
  • Publication number: 20110275555
    Abstract: Compositions of the formulae (I), (II) and (III); where R1, R2 and R3 are residues of amino acids such as, but not limited to, valine, sarcosine, leucine, glutamine, tryptophan, tyrosine, alanine and 4(4-aminophenyl)butyric acid or combination thereof, and salts thereof. Methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of treating any disease condition responsive to THC comprising administration of at least one these compositions in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier using a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. Elsohly, Waseem Gul, Michael A. Repka, Soumyajit Majumdar
  • Publication number: 20110262356
    Abstract: Luminescent and/or electroactive nanoparticles suitable for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and/or PET (Positron Emission Tomography) are prepared by mixing luminescent or electroactive compounds and ethyl oxide/propyl oxide block-copolymers in an organic solvent, which is thereafter evaporated in order to obtain a residue; and by hydrolyzing-condensating tetraalkoxysilanes in an aqueous solution in the presence of the residue; the obtained nanoparticles show no or a negligible release of the luminescent or electroactive compounds and are useful for bio-analytic and bio-medic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicants: CYANAGEN S.R.L., ALMA MASTER STUDIORUM-UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA
    Inventors: Sara Bonacchi, Ricarrdo Juris, Marco Montalti, Luca Prodi, Enrico Rampazzo, Nelsi Zaccheroni, Leopoldo Della Ciana, Serena Fabbroni, Stafano Grilli, Ettore Marzocchi
  • Publication number: 20110257256
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of at least one cannabinoid in the manufacture of a medicament for use in treating or preventing or in the manufacture of a dietary supplement for preventing a disease or condition benefiting from a reduced activity of the enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). The disease or condition to be treated or prevented is preferably selected from cognitive impairment or any kind of dementia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: BIONORIA RESEARCH GMBH
    Inventors: Dietmar Fuchs, Marcel Jenny, Eberhard Pirich
  • Publication number: 20110256097
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject for a condition. In accordance with the subject methods, at least a portion of a subject's autonomic nervous system is modulated during at least one predetermined phase of the subject's menstrual cycle to alter the parasympathetic activity/sympathetic activity ratio in a manner that is effective to treat the subject for the condition. The subject methods find use in the treatment of a variety of different conditions, including various disease conditions, that increase in severity and/or occurrence during one or more phases of the menstrual cycle. Also provided are systems and kits for use in practicing the subject methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Yun Anthony Joonkyoo, Patrick Yuarn-Bor Lee
  • Publication number: 20110257257
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition is provided. The composition is a topical oil-in-water formulation which includes a GABA agonist such as topiramate as the active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Nathan Andrew SHAPIRA, Amir Barzilay
  • Patent number: 8039509
    Abstract: A composition comprising a tetrahydrocannabinol compound, a solvent and an acid, wherein the tetrahydrocannabinol compound may be ?8 tetrahydrocannabinol, (?)-?9-trans-tetrahydrocannabinol or a side chain alkyl derivative of either compound, the solvent may be an oil or C1-C4 alcohol (e.g. sesame oil or ethanol), and the acid may be an organic acid or a mineral acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Ronald Rossi, Lee Jonathan Silverberg, Robert Hogan, Ramesh M. Shah
  • Publication number: 20110251236
    Abstract: Therapeutic agents for treatment of Galactosemia and disorders thereof, and other enzyme related disorders thereof are identified. The compounds inhibit galactokinase (GALK) and other kinase activity and are identified by a high throughput screening assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: University of Miami
    Inventors: Kent Lai, Klass Jan Wierenga, Manshu Tang
  • Patent number: 8034576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diuretic pharmaceutical compositions and methods and in particular to certain derivatives of the formula I: or a prodrug or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Naturon, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal Bricker, Stewart Shankel, Christopher D. Cain, Mark Mitchnick, Michael Schmertzler
  • Publication number: 20110244057
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods of treating various conditions, including neurological conditions, with pharmaceutical compositions including a sulfamate (e.g., topiramate) and magnesium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventor: Bruce L. Ehrenberg
  • Publication number: 20110245207
    Abstract: The invention relates to biology and medicine, in particular, can be used in medicine for preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for specific, self-regulating uncoupling of mitochondria. The invention may be useful in treatment of diseases and conditions associated with violation of cellular metabolism, in treatment of obesity including its pathological forms, as well as in treatment of diseases associated with increased formation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species. In addition, the invention may be used in biotechnology for stimulation of growth of yeast and microorganisms as well as for stimulation of development of tissues and organs of plant and animal origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: MITOTECH SA
    Inventors: Maxim V. Skulachev, Vladimir P. Skulachev
  • Patent number: 8026276
    Abstract: Parenteral formulations of rapamycin 42-ester with 3-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl) -2-methylpropionic acid (CCI-779) are provided. One parenteral formulation contains CCI-779, an alcoholic co-solvent, and an antioxidant. Another parenteral formulation contains CCI-779, an alcoholic solvent, an antioxidant, a diluent solvent, and a surfactant. Processes for preparing parenteral CCI-779 formulations using a co-solvent concentrate are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Wyeth LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Rubino, Victoria Siskavich, Maureen M. Harrison, Pooja Gandhi
  • Publication number: 20110230549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment of cancer related pain and constipation. Preferably the subject in need is administered a combination of the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). More preferably the cannabinoids are in a predefined ratio by weight of approximately 1:1 of CBD to THC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Philip Robson
  • Publication number: 20110224196
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to methods and pharmaceutical formulations useful in treating patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Treatment of OSAS is effected by administering a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor to the patient in combination with at least one additional active agent. Examples of additional active agents include modafinil, eszopiclone, zolpidem, zaleplon, and phentermine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: Vivus, Inc.
    Inventors: Leland F. Wilson, Peter Tam, Thomas Najarian, Charles H. Bowden
  • Publication number: 20110218143
    Abstract: The invention generally provides compositions and methods for the repair or regeneration of a tissue or organ in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Shalesh Kaushal, Mani Annamalai
  • Publication number: 20110207718
    Abstract: Methods of treating psychiatric disorders are provided which include administration of one or more anti-epileptic agents and, optionally, one or more a psychostimulants. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising, in combination, one or more anti-epileptic agents and one or more psychostimulants. Psychiatric disorders include those associated with impaired cognitive processing, degenerative disorders such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Parkinson's disease, dementia, non-compliance with therapeutic regimes and eating disorders, although without limitation thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: GOSFORTH CENTRE (HOLDINGS) PTY LTD.
    Inventor: Philip Bird
  • Publication number: 20110207729
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel and excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia, and the like, based on the serotonin 5-HT5A receptor modulating action. It was confirmed that a bicyclic acylguanidine derivative which has a characteristic structure that guanidine is bonded to one ring of a bicyclic structure such as chromene and dihydronaphthalene through a carbonyl group and a cyclic group is bonded on the other ring, has a potent 5-HT5A receptor modulating action and an excellent pharmacological action based on this mechanism. The present invention is useful as an excellent agent for treating or preventing dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Isao Kinoyama, Satoshi Miyamoto, Takehiro Miyazaki, Yohei Koganemaru, Yuichiro Kawamoto, Nobuyuki Shiraishi, Hiroaki Hoshii, Akio Kuroda, Mayako Yamazaki, Minoru Yasuda, Hiroaki Mizuno
  • Patent number: 7998541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to benzochromene derivatives of the formula I where the various parameters have the meaning indicated in the text, and to liquid-crystal media which comprise these compounds, and to the use of the media in electro-optical displays, in particular in TN, OCB, LCOS and/or IPS-LCDs, and to the use of the compounds and physiologically acceptable derivatives thereof as therapeutic active ingredients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Andreas Taugerbeck, Elvira Montenegro, Atsutaka Manabe, Herbert Plach
  • Patent number: 7994214
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising tacrolimus (FK-506) dissolved and/or dispersed in a hydrophilic or water-miscible vehicle to form a solid dispersion or solid solution at ambient temperature have improved bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Lifecycle Pharma A/S
    Inventor: Per Holm
  • Publication number: 20110189191
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for treating ocular conditions characterized by the presence of unwanted choroidal neovasculature, for example, neovascular age-related macular degeneration. The selectivity and sensitivity of, for example, a photodynamic therapy (PDT)-based approach can be enhanced by combining the PDT with an anti-FasL factor, for example, an anti-FasL neutralizing antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: EVANGELOS S. GRAGOUDAS, VASSILIKI POULAKI, JOAN W. MILLER
  • Publication number: 20110190330
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for treating metabolic disorders in a subject. Such compounds have the general formula IA, IB, I?A or I?B: where the definitions of the variables are provided herein. The present invention also provides compositions that include, and methods for using, the compounds in preparing medicaments and for treating metabolic disorders such as, for example, type II diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Brown, Paul Dransfield, Xiaohui Du, Zice Fu, Jonathan Houze, XianYun Jiao, Sujen Lai, An-Rong Li, Jiwen Liu, Zhihua Ma, Julio C. Medina, Vatee Pattaropong, Wang Shen, Marc Vimolratana, Yingcai Wang, Zhongyu Wang, Ming Yu, Liusheng Zhu
  • Patent number: 7981928
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer in a human uses x-rays to disrupt a linkage in a complex of a chemotherapeutic agent and a carrier compound comprising a pre-selected element. The complex is administered to the human and then a localized region of cells which contains the cancerous cells is irradiated with line emission x-rays of an energy selected to cause emission of Auger electrons from the pre-selected element of the carrier compound to disrupt the linkage and release the chemotherapeutic agent near the cancer cells. A kit useful for the treatment comprises an x-ray tube capable of emitting monochromatic line emission x-rays and the complex compound. A transfer compound useful in the method comprises a chemotherapeutic agent linked to a carrier compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Nanodynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Gee Wang, Lawrence Helson
  • Publication number: 20110172171
    Abstract: The present invention relates to taurine or taurine-like substances for the prevention of brain oedema, particularly brain intramyelinic oedema and more particularly brain intramyelinic oedema induced by an anti-convulsive drug such as vigabatrin. The invention relates to a substance selected from the group consisting of taurine, a taurine precursor, a taurine metabolite, a taurine derivative, a taurine analog and a substance required for the taurine biosynthesis for the prevention of brain oedema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Serge Picaud, José-Alain Sahel, Firas Jammoul
  • Publication number: 20110165065
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the detection and the treatment of prostate cells and to methods for the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of a human being using the composition according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Eberhard-Karls-Universitaet Tuebingen Universitaetsklinikum
    Inventor: Stefan Heckl
  • Publication number: 20110160297
    Abstract: The invention provides fluorescent schweinfurthin analogs of formula(I) which are useful as probes and for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: David F. Wiemer, Jeffrey D. Neighbors, Raymond J. Hohl, Craig Kuder
  • Publication number: 20110155130
    Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and methods of administering such compositions to treat migraines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Lou Barbato
  • Patent number: 7968594
    Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment of cancer related pain and constipation. Preferably the subject in need is administered a combination of the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). More preferably the cannabinoids are in a predefined ratio by weight of approximately 1:1 of CBD to THC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: GW Pharma Limited
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Philip Robson
  • Patent number: 7968127
    Abstract: A formulation or preparation for treating and preventing arterial and venous thrombi is provided. This preparation includes a non-metal containing photodynamic dye and a fat soluble vitamin. A method of administration for treatment and prophylaxis of arterial and venous thrombi is also provided. This method includes steps of: combining a non-metal containing photodynamic dye and a fat soluble vitamin; combining the non-metal containing photodynamic dye and fat soluble vitamin with a sodium solution; and administering the combination of non-metal containing photodynamic dye, fat soluble vitamin, and sodium solution as an intravenous drip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: David E. Winslow
  • Publication number: 20110152219
    Abstract: The use of enhancers with possibly riboflavin, as well as the corresponding compositions for the treatment of keratoconus or other ectasic corneal disorders by the method of corneal cross-linking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: SOOFT ITALIA SPA
    Inventors: Marcello STAGNI, Edoardo STAGNI, Massimo FILIPPELLO, Giovanni CAVALLO, Eugenio SODO
  • Patent number: 7964636
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an inactivator of protein arginine deiminase 4 is disclosed. The inactivator includes: (I) and x includes F; Cl, and H, y includes OH and NH2, R includes H, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alknyl group, and n is greater than 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Paul Ryan Thompson, Yuan Luo
  • Publication number: 20110117070
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of headaches, such as migraine and cluster headaches, comprising co-administration of a first therapeutic component comprising topiramate and a second therapeutic component comprising a therapeutically effective amount or mixture of one or more therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of riboflavin, magnesium, coenzyme Q10, petasin, isopetasin, and parthenolide. Also disclosed are methods for increasing the efficacy, and reducing or preventing side effects, of topiramate treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Sheena K. Aurora, Curt Hendrix
  • Publication number: 20110117216
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a combination of cannabinoids, particularly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of cancer. In particular the cancer to be treated is a brain tumour, more particularly a glioma, more particularly still a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Guillermo Velasco Diez, Manuel Guzman Pastor, Mar Lorente, Sofia Torres, Fatima Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20110118250
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein A, B, R3, R4, R5, i and j are defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, methods of use for these compounds, including treatment of AD and related diseases, by administering the compound(s) of Formula I, or compositions including them, to a subject. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formulas II and III, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Brian K. Albrecht, Denise Lyn Andersen, Michael Bartberger, James Brown, Ryan Brown, Stuart C. Chaffee, Yuan Cheng, Michael Croghan, Russell Graceffa, Scott Harried, Stephen Hitchcock, Randall Hungate, Ted Judd, Matthew Kaller, Charles Kreiman, Daniel La, Patricia Lopez, Craig Masse, Holger Monenschein, Thomas Nguyen, Thomas Nixey, Vinod F. Patel, Lewis Pennington, Matthew Weiss, Qiufen Xue, Bryant Yang, Wenge Zhong
  • Publication number: 20110117202
    Abstract: Methods and systems for producing a change in a medium. A first method and system (1) place in a vicinity of the medium at least one upconverter including a gas for plasma ignition, with the upconverter being configured, upon exposure to initiation energy, to generate light for emission into the medium, and (2) apply the initiation energy from an energy source including the first wavelength ?1 to the medium, wherein the emitted light directly or indirectly produces the change in the medium. A second method and system (1) place in a vicinity of the medium an agent receptive to microwave radiation or radiofrequency radiation, and (2) apply as an initiation energy the microwave radiation or radiofrequency radiation by which the agent directly or indirectly generates emitted light in the infrared, visible, or ultraviolet range to produce at least one of physical and biological changes in the medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicants: Immunolight, LLC, Duke University
    Inventors: Frederic A. Bourke, JR., Zakaryae Fathi, Ian Nicholas Stanton, Michael J. Therien, Paul Rath Stauffer, Paolo MacCarini, Katherine Sarah Hansen, Diane Renee Fels, Cory Robert Wyatt, Mark Wesley Dewhirst
  • Publication number: 20110112182
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing rottlerin analogs is described. The synthesis methods described are the first known method of synthesizing rottlerin analogs from commercially-available materials to produce cost effective analogs. Rottlerin analog structures made by the synthesis methods and methods of use for treating a neurological or inflammatory response mediated by protein kinase C (PKC) are further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventors: ANUMANTHA G. KANTHASAMY, GEORGE A. KRAUS, VELLAREDDY ANANTHARAM
  • Publication number: 20110110886
    Abstract: Autotaxin (ATX) is a prometastatic enzyme initially isolated from the conditioned media of human melanoma cells that stimulates a myriad of biological activities including angiogenesis and the promotion of cell growth, survival, and differentiation through the production of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA). ATX increases the aggressiveness and invasiveness of transformed cells, and ATX levels directly correlate with tumor stage and grade in several human malignancies. To study the role of ATX in the pathogenesis of malignant melanoma, we developed antibodies and small molecule inhibitors against recombinant human protein. Immunohistochemistry of paraffin embedded human tissue demonstrates that ATX levels are markedly increased in human primary and metastatic melanoma relative to benign nevi. Chemical screens identified several small molecule inhibitors with binding constants ranging from nanomolar to low micromolar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventor: Demetrios Braddock
  • Publication number: 20110104301
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating or preventing pain and/or inflammation in a subject comprising administering to the subject a transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Gerard Ahern, Jose A. Matta
  • Publication number: 20110098240
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition according to claim 1 comprising a SGLT2 inhibitor in combination with a DPP IV inhibitor which is suitable in the treatment or prevention of one or more conditions selected from type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance and hyperglycemia. In addition the present invention relates to methods for preventing or treating of metabolic disorders and related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Klaus Dugi, Michael Mark, Frank Himmelsbach
  • Publication number: 20110097280
    Abstract: New intracorporeal photodynamic medicaments and certain medical uses and methods for use of such photodynamic medicaments for treatment of disease in human or animal tissue are described, wherein a primary active component of such medicaments is a halogenated xanthene or halogenated xanthene derivative. In preferred embodiments, such medicaments are used for treatment of a variety of conditions affecting the skin and related organs, the mouth and digestive tract and related organs, the urinary and reproductive tracts and related organs, the respiratory tract and related organs, the circulatory system and related organs, the head and neck, the endocrine and lymphoreticular systems and related organs, various other tissues, such as connective tissues and various tissue surfaces exposed during surgery, as well as various tissues exhibiting microbial or parasitic infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: H. Craig Dees, Timothy C. Scott, Eric A. Wachter, Walter G. Fisher, John Smolik
  • Publication number: 20110092583
    Abstract: Self-emulsifying drug delivery systems are provided to improve dissolution, stability, and bioavailability of drug compounds of dronabinol or other cannabinoids. The drug compound(s) are dissolved in an oily medium (e.g. triglycerides and/or mixed glycerides and/or free fatty acids containing medium and/or long chain saturated, mono-unsaturated, and/or poly-unsaturated free fatty acids) together with at least one surfactant. The surfactant promotes self-emulsification, thereby promoting targeted chylomicron/lipoprotein delivery and optimal bioavailability through the mammalian intestinal tract. A dosage form can optionally include co-solvents, anti-oxidants, viscosity modifying agents, cytochrome P450 metabolic inhibitors, P-GP efflux inhibitors, and amphiphilic/non-amphiphilic solutes to induce semi-solid formation for targeted release rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: MURTY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ram B. Murty, Santos B. Murty
  • Publication number: 20110086113
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinoids, particularly THC and/or CBD in combination with a non-cannabinoid chemotherapeutic agent in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment of cancer. In particular the cancer to be treated is a brain tumour, more particularly a glioma, more particularly still a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The non-cannabinoid chemotherapeutic agent may be a selective estrogen receptor modulator or an alkylating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Guillermo Velasco Diez, Manuel Guzman Pastor, Mar Lorente, Sofia Torres
  • Publication number: 20110082195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of CBD alone or in combination with another cannabinoid, in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical or neutraceutical formulation for use in controlling cholesterol levels in a subject. It also relates to the use of THCV alone or in combination with another cannabinoid, in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical or neutraceutical formulation for use in increasing energy expenditure in a subject. Furthermore the CBD alone or in combination with another cannabinoid or the THCV alone or in combination with another cannabinoid are used as part of a regime to manage or treat type I or II diabetes, obesity, dyslipidaemia, related metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: GW PHARMA LIMITED
    Inventors: Geoffrey Guy, Stephen Wright, Michael Anthony Cawthorne, Saoirse O'Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20110082407
    Abstract: Described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising topiramate, phentermine, and metformin, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient suffering from obesity or needing to lose weight, comprising the step of co-administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of topiramate, phentermine, and metformin. In certain embodiments, an aforementioned method is practiced in conjunction or tandem with a medical procedure or the use of a medical device or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Louis J. Aronne
  • Publication number: 20110077239
    Abstract: A medicament for the treatment of the phantom phenomena of acute tinnitus and/or phantom pain, a method for the production of such a medicament, and a method for the treatment of such phantom phenomena
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Marlies Knipper, Lukas Ruettiger, Bernhard Schick, Julia Dlugaiczyk
  • Publication number: 20110070292
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing liposomes and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, liposomes are prepared without using heat, organic solvents, proteins, and/or inorganic salts in the process. In certain embodiments, the liposomal preparation contains one or more active agents. In certain embodiments, the liposomal preparations are used in the treatment of diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Indu Javeri, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Bharat Dixit
  • Publication number: 20110070293
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for preparing liposomes comprising docetaxel and uses thereof. In certain embodiments, liposomes are prepared without using heat, organic solvents, proteins, and/or inorganic salts in the process. In certain embodiments, the liposomal preparations are used in the treatment of diseases or disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Indu Javeri, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan
  • Publication number: 20110071217
    Abstract: A new process for the manufacture of iodinated xanthenes in high purity includes a cyclization step followed by an iodination step. No extraction, chromatographic or solvent concentration steps are required, and the intermediate as well as final compounds are isolated via filtration or similar means. The process requires a single organic solvent, and the steps are completed at temperatures below 100° C. The exclusion of chloride ions, of chloride free-radicals, hypochlorite ions, or hypochlorous acid as reagents or from reagents that may generate these species in situ in the presence of oxidants, prevents undesirable impurity formation. Several new compounds have been conceived and isolated using these methods. These new compounds are also formed into new medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jamie Singer, Eric A. Wachter, Timothy Scott, Marlon Lutz, Kevin Babiak
  • Publication number: 20110070294
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the administration of drugs using liposomes. In particular, provided herein is the use of liposomes as diluents for lyophilized or liquid drugs to deliver the drug safely, reduce the toxicity of the drug or the excipients used to solubilize or stabilize the drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Indu Javeri, Kaliappanadar Nellaiappan, Bharat Dixit
  • Publication number: 20110071218
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) R1NH—CH(R2)CH2—S—S—CH2—C(R3)(R4)—CONH—C(R5)(R6)—COOR7, in which R1 is a (acyloxy)alkyl carbamate-C(O)—O—C(R8)(R9)—OC(O)—R10 group; R2 is a hydrocarbon chain, a methylene radical substituted by a heterocycle, R4 is a hydrogen atom and R3 is a phenyl or benzyl radical, a heteroaryl, a methylene group substituted by a heterocycle or R3 and R4 form together a saturated cycle; R5 and R6 are hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain, a phenyl or benzyl radical or R5 and R6 form together a saturated cycle; R7 is hydrogen, a phenyl or benzyl radical, a group of the formula CR12(R13)C(O)OR14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)R14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)OR14. The disclosure also relates to the use of these compounds as a drug, and to a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: PHARMALEADS
    Inventors: Marie-Claude Fournie-Zaluski, Hervé Poras, Bernard Roques