Chalcogen Bonded Directly To Ring Carbon Of The Hetero Ring Patents (Class 514/460)
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Publication number: 20140227355Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising or consisting of (i) 10 to 30% weight, of at least one pharmaceutically active substance selected from the group consisting of water-soluble, oxidatively-degradable statins, preferably atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin or a combination thereof, (ii) 0.01 to 3% weight, of a first anti-oxidatively active substance (A1), (iii) 0.01 to 3% weight, of a second anti-oxidatively active substance (A2) that differs from the first anti-oxidatively active substance (A1), and (iv) 60 to 85% weight of at least one additive, selected from the group consisting of filler, binder, flow-regulating agent, disintegrant and anti-blocking agent or a combination thereof, and the use of the pharmaceutical composition in medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: HEXAL AGInventors: Theresa Taeubrich, Patrick Rother
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Publication number: 20140228431Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manipulating the rate of gastrointestinal transit in a mammalian subject. Also disclosed is the use, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of constipation, of a selective inhibitor of methanogensis, a methanogen-displacing probiotic agent, or a prebiotic agent that inhibits the growth of methanogenic bacteria or promotes the growth of competing non-methanogenic intestinal flora. Alternatively, in accordance with the invention, is disclosed the use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diarrhea, of methane or a methane precursor, a methanogenic or other methane-enhancing probiotic agent, or a methanogenesis-enhancing prebiotic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterInventors: Mark Pimentel, Henry C. Lin
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Publication number: 20140228430Abstract: The topical ophthalmic use of 5,6,7-trihydroxyheptanoic acid and analogs for the acceleration of corneal wound healing in humans, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Alcon Research, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel A. Gamache, Mark R. Hellberg, Peter G. Klimko, Kerry L. Markwardt, John M. Yanni, Eric C. Carlson
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Patent number: 8802718Abstract: Disclosed is a composition which is useful for preventing the occurrence of a cardiovascular event, particularly a composition which is expected to show a prophylactic effect on a cardiovascular event occurring in a hypercholesterolemia patient despite providing the patient with a treatment with HMG-CoA RI or a cardiovascular event occurring in a multiple risk patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Mochida Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Mitsuhiro Yokoyama, Hideki Origasa, Masunori Matsuzaki, Yuji Matsuzawa, Yasushi Saito
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Publication number: 20140219929Abstract: The invention relates to stable oleaginous cosmetic or therapeutic foam compositions containing certain active agents, having unique therapeutic properties and methods of treatment using such compositions. The foamable composition includes at least one solvent selected from a hydrophobic solvent, a silicone oil, an emollient, a co-solvent, and mixtures thereof, wherein the solvent is present at a concentration of about 70% to about 96.5% by weight of the total composition, at least a non-ionic surface-active agent at a concentration of about 0.1% to less than about 10% by weight of the total composition; at least one gelling agent at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the total composition; a therapeutically effective amount of at least one active agent; and at least one liquefied or compressed gas propellant, at a concentration of about 3% to about 25% by weight of the total composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Foamix Ltd.Inventors: Dov Tamarkin, Doron Friedman, Meir Eini, Alex Besonov
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Publication number: 20140206645Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compounds of formula (I), and uses thereof. The compounds of Formula (I) are inhibitors of histone deacetylases (HDACs) and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase (HMGR). Also provided are methods of using the compounds of Formula (I) for inhibiting the activity of HDACs and HMGR, treating diseases associated with HDACs or HMGR (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicants: National Taiwan University, Academia SinicaInventors: Jung-Hsin LIN, Ching-Chow CHEN, Jim-Min FANG, Jhih-Bin CHEN, Ting-Rong CHERN, Tzu-Tang WEI
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Publication number: 20140206757Abstract: This disclosure provides agents, compositions and methods of treating cancer by inhibiting histone lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) and/or and a histone lysine specific demethylase 2 (LSD2). Agents and compositions comprise statins and/or inhibitors of LSD1/2.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.Inventors: Yujiang Geno Shi, Christine Guo Lian
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Publication number: 20140200269Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of (i) a statin, and (ii) a taxane, for simultaneous or sequential use in the treatment of a patient suffering from solid tumor, e.g. a gastric cancer. The present invention also provides a statin, for use in a method for enhancing sensitivity of a patient suffering from a solid tumor to a taxane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicants: INSERM (Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale), UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE OCCIDENTALEInventors: Laurent Corcos, Catherine Le Jossic-Corcos
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Publication number: 20140199296Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a cancer therapeutic that is capable of inhibiting and/or reducing the ability of a cancer cell to take up and utilize glucose or other energy source, a lipid or other building block of a cell membrane or organelle, and/or cholesterol. The pharmaceutical composition can comprise one or more cancer therapeutics that can be administered individually or in combination to an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: BIOCOPEA LIMITEDInventors: Robin M. Bannister, John Brew, Gregory A. Stoloff
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Patent number: 8772332Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R1-R4 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Richard H. Ebright
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Publication number: 20140179723Abstract: Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear and methods for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Donna S. Whitlon, Claus-Peter Richter
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Patent number: 8759579Abstract: The invention encompasses a novel class of cyclobutyl sulfone derivatives which inhibit the processing of APP by the putative ?-secretase while sparing Notch signaling pathway, and thus are useful in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease without the development of Notch inhibition mediated gastrointestinal issues. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Inventors: Richard W. Heidebrecht, Chaomin Li, Benito Munoz, Andrew Rosenau, Laura M. Surdi, Paul Tempest
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Publication number: 20140171497Abstract: The present disclosure provides animal feed supplements comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin and a solvent, wherein the supplement is a solution. The disclosure also provides food compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin, a solvent, and an animal feed, methods of administering the food compositions, and processes for making the food compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: ELI LILLY AND COMPANYInventors: Jon Thomas Gawlak, Steven Duff Lubetkin
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Publication number: 20140163097Abstract: The present disclosure provides animal feed supplements comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin, a solvent, and a mineral mix, wherein the mineral mix is substantially free of monocalcium phosphate. In addition, the present disclosure provides processes of preparing animal feed supplements and animal food compositions comprising such animal feed supplements. The present disclosure provides animal feed supplements comprising a therapeutically effective amount of monensin, a solvent, and an alkaline component. In addition, the present disclosure provides animal food compositions containing such animal feed supplements, and methods for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: ELI LILLY AND COMPANYInventors: Jon Thomas Gawlak, Steven Duff Lubetkin
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Publication number: 20140162987Abstract: The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a severe pain in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BIOCOPEA LIMITEDInventors: Robin M. Bannister, John Brew, Richard R. Reiley, III, Wilson Caparros Wanderley
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Publication number: 20140162988Abstract: The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BIOCOPEA LIMITEDInventors: Robin M. Bannister, John Brew, Richard R. Reiley, III, Wilson Caparros Wanderley
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Patent number: 8748484Abstract: An anti-cancer ruthenium complex containing organometallic triruthenium with two maltol ligands is claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Research Foundation of The City University of New YorkInventor: Varattur Dayal Reddy
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Patent number: 8748483Abstract: The invention relates to the use of substituted pyranone acid derivatives and of their physiologically acceptable salts for producing medicaments for treating the metabolic syndrome.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: SANOFIInventors: Harm Brummerhop, Siegfried Stengelin, Hubert Heuer, Susanne Kilp, Andreas Herling, Thomas Klabunde, Dieter Kadereit, Matthias Urmann
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Patent number: 8735590Abstract: The present invention provides bicyclo-heptan-2-amines that selectively bind to the sigma-2 receptor and are useful in the treatment of diseases related to the sigma-2 receptor, for example, cancer and neurological disorders.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventors: Adeboye Adejare, Zeynep Ates-Alagoz, Boyenoh Gaye
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Patent number: 8734769Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Inventor: Richard T. Lee
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Publication number: 20140140997Abstract: Provided are methods for treating or reducing the likelihood of developing a retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline. These methods require the administration of at least one agent that specifically binds to CD11a and/or CD18, or ICAM-1, and/or decreases or prevents the binding of LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18 heterodimer) to ICAM-1. Also provided are veterinary compositions and methods of identifying candidate agents useful for treating or reducing retroviral infection in a feline, decreasing retroviral virion entry into a feline cell, decreasing retroviral virion budding from a feline cell, or decreasing syncytium transmission in a feline.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: CytoDyn Inc.Inventor: Richard Trauger
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Patent number: 8729060Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein A, B, R1, F, G, n, n? and the dotted line have any values defined herein, as well as salts thereof. The compounds have activity as anti-proliferative agents.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Rutgers, the State University of New JerseyInventors: Edmond J. LaVoie, Joseph E. Rice, Satyanarayana Mavurapu
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Publication number: 20140135359Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-assisted method of generating a protonophore requiring the use of a computer including a processor. The method includes: designing the protonophore, calculating, using the processor, an estimated protonophoric activity; producing the protonophore if the estimated protonophoric activity corresponds to an U50 of about 20 ?M or less; and determining the uncoupling activity of the protonophore. The present invention also provides novel protonophores that meet the above requirement and their methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Louis C. Martineau
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Publication number: 20140127295Abstract: The present disclosure describes a composition and a kit having a plurality of compounds for use in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases and chronic inflammatory connective tissue diseases, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The disclosure also relates to a process of obtaining the composition and the method of treating diseases by administration of the compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicants: Cellworks Group, Inc, Cellworks Research India Private LimitedInventors: Shireen Vali, Robinson Vidva, Prashant Ramachandran Nair, Pradeep Fernandes, Taher Abbasi, Saumya Radhakrishnan
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Publication number: 20140128353Abstract: The present specification discloses pharmaceutical compositions, methods of preparing such pharmaceutical compositions, and methods and uses of treating a chronic inflammation and/or an inflammatory disease in an individual using such pharmaceutical compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Biocopea LimitedInventors: Robin M. Bannister, John Brew, Richard R. Reiley, III, Wilson Caparros Wanderley
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Patent number: 8716251Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations are provided which are in the form of capsules or tablets for oral use and which include a medicament dapagliflozin or its propylene glycol hydrate and a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier therefor, which formulation is designed for immediate release.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Dilbir S. Bindra, Mandar V. Dali, Prakash V. Parab, Jatin M. Patel, Li Tao, Ravindra W. Tejwani, Nipa Vatsaraj, Yongmei Wu
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Publication number: 20140121229Abstract: The invention provides a combination comprising (a) S-[2-([[1-(2-ethylbutyl)cyclohexyl]carbonyl]amino)phenyl]2-methylpropanethioate or prodrug of the active form thereof, and (b) at least one HMG CoA reductase inhibitor. Also provided are a pharmaceutical composition, package, and a kit comprising the aforementioned active ingredients, as well as a method for treatment and prophylaxis of a cardiovascular disorder involving the use of the aforementioned active ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Japan Tobacco Inc.Inventor: Japan Tobacco Inc.
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Publication number: 20140113962Abstract: The current invention discloses novel methods for the inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthesis (iNOS) and the production of NO. Methods of inhibiting the induction of proinflammatory cytokines are also described. Methods of treating various disease states, such as X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's and septic shock using inhibitors of iNOS and cytokine induction are disclosed. The inhibitors include the exemplary compounds lovastatin, a sodium salt of phenylacetic acid (NaPA), FPT inhibitor II, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), and cAMP.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventor: Inderjit SINGH
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Publication number: 20140113948Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions comprising a pharmaceutical composition to reduce or maintain LDL and/or cholesterol levels in an individual and a plurality of therapeutic compounds to increase or maintain HDL levels in an individual. The present specification also discloses a treatment protocol wherein a pharmaceutical composition is administered to an individual on a schedule wherein the pharmaceutical composition is provided for a period of time and then not provided to the individual and this treatment protocol is repeated for the term of the individual's treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: BIOCOPEA LIMITEDInventors: John Brew, Robin Mark Bannister
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Patent number: 8697639Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of bacteriology. In particular, the present invention provides compositions (e.g., comprising a lantibiotic and mupirocin or gentamicin) and methods of treating (e.g., killing or inhibiting growth of) bacteria. For example, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compounds (e.g., comprising a lantibiotic and mupirocin or gentamicin) and methods of using the same in research, therapeutic and drug screening applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Biosynexus IncorporatedInventors: Scott M. Walsh, Mary C. Pittaway, James J. Mond
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Publication number: 20140099385Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for inhibiting fatty acid and cholesterol uptake in a living cell which is an inhibitor for fatty acid or cholesterol uptake by a living cell, comprising carbon monoxide (CO) or a compound capable of releasing CO in vivo.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventors: Makoto Suematsu, Yasuaki Kabe
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Publication number: 20140088161Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of reduction of methane emission in ruminants. Particularly, it relates to the use of a feed composition or a feed additive comprising at least one antibiotic and at least one organic molecule substituted at any position with at least one nitrooxy group for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of ruminants, and/or to improve the ruminant performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Stephane Duval, Irmgard Immig, Maik Kindermann, Gilbert Weber
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Publication number: 20140088079Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound with a diphenylmethane moiety having an inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) being present in the intestine and kidney, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same as an active ingredient, which is useful for preventing or treating metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes. The present invention also provides a method for preparing the compound, and a method for preventing or treating metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes, by using the compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: GREEN CROSS CORPORATIONInventors: Soongyu Choi, Kwang Seop Song, Suk Ho Lee, Min Ju Kim, Hee Jeong Seo, Eun-Jung Park, Younggyu Kong, So Ok Park, Hyunku Kang, Myung Eun Jung, Kinam Lee, Hyun Jung Kim, Jun Sung Lee, Min Woo Lee, Mi-Soon KIM, Dong Ho Hong, Misuk Kang
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Patent number: 8679534Abstract: Controlled release oral solid dosage form for the reduction of serum cholesterol levels in humans include a drug comprising an alkyl ester of hydroxy substituted naphthalenes (e.g., lovastatin) and a controlled release carrier, such that the dosage form provides a mean time to maximum plasma concentration (Tmax) of the drug which occurs at about 10 to about 32 hours after oral administration on a once-a-day basis to human patients. The dosage form provides a therapeutically effective reduction in serum cholesterol levels. Methods of reducing serum cholesterol levels in humans are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2006Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Andrx Labs, LLCInventors: Chih-Ming Chen, Joseph Chou, David Wong
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Publication number: 20140080850Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating and/or preventing a cardiovascular-related disease in subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventor: Richard Preston Mason
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Patent number: 8673943Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of deferiprone. In particular, the present invention relates to fluorinated derivatives of deferiprone or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, processes for the manufacture thereof and their use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases caused by the presence of free iron or iron accumulation in neural tissues and in diseases wherein excess iron must be removed or redistributed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Apotex Technologies Inc.Inventors: Tim Fat Tam, Regis Leung-Toung, Yingsheng Wang, Yanqing Zhao
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Publication number: 20140073611Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platform of using zebrafish in screening candidates for treating and/or preventing myopia and keratoconus disease. The disclosure is mainly based on that Lumican, one of several SLRPs, plays an important role in the regulation of fibrillogenesis or the genes affecting the size of eyeballs in zebrafish, in addition to playing an important role in clinical myopia. Therefore, the disclosure uses the established zebrafish model to further identify the drugs affecting the expression of lumican and collagen fibrillogenesis, and/or the regulation of eyeball size. These drugs are potential candidates for treating myopia and/or keratoconus disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: I-Jong Wang, Wei-Ting Ho, Ting-Hsuan Chiang, I-Tsen Lin
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Publication number: 20140044668Abstract: Methods and compositions for the effect of Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) polymorphisms on mRNA splicing, statin treatment outcome, response to CETP inhibitor drugs, and myocardial infarction risk are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITYInventors: Wolfgang Sadee, Audrey C. Papp
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Publication number: 20140011822Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for reducing venous stenosis formation of an arteriovenous fistula or graft. For example, methods and materials for using VEGF inhibitors to reduce venous stenosis formation of arteriovenous fistulas or grafts are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Sanjay Misra
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Patent number: 8623912Abstract: Novel Fostriecin (or FST) derivatives represented by formula (I), the pharmaceutical compositions and preparation methods thereof. The pharmaceutical uses of these compounds, especially the use for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions for treating tumor, inhibiting cell over growth, or lowering myocardial infarction and the injury to cells.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignees: Beijing Biostar Technologies, Ltd., Dalian University of TechnologyInventors: Li Tang, Rongguo Qiu
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Publication number: 20130336902Abstract: A personal care composition is disclosed comprising a di-amido gellant, wherein the di-amido gellant has a formula: wherein R1 and R2 are aminofunctional end-groups which may be the same or different, and L is a linking moiety of molecular weight from 14 to 500 g/mol. The personal care composition may take a variety of forms such as a leave-on composition or an emulsion and/or may comprise one or more actives or agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: SUSANA FERNANDEZ PRIETO, JOHAN SMETS, BEATRIU ESCUDER GIL, JUAN FELIPE MIRAVET CELADES, VICENT JOSEP NEBOT CARDA, PAUL ROBERT TANNER
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Publication number: 20130338092Abstract: This invention relates to high-throughput, semi-automated methods for identifying compounds that are effective in targeting leukemia stem cells, as well as compounds identified by those methods and uses thereof for treating leukemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Kimberly Hartwell, Malcolm A.S. Moore, David T. Scadden, Stuart L. Schreiber, Todd R. Golub, Benito Munoz, Benjamin L. Ebert, Andrew M. Stern, Peter G. Miller, D. Gary Gilliland, Anne Van Dyk Carpenter, David J. Logan, Joseph Negri, Nicola Tolliday, Alykhan Shamji, Siddhartha Mukherjee, Alison Stewart
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Publication number: 20130331323Abstract: A compound for controlling blood glucose level has a structure shown in Formula I: wherein R5-R8 are as defined herein. A method for controlling blood glucose level includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of Formula I. The method further includes administering to the subject a GLP-1 receptor ligand. The compound and the GLP-1 receptor ligand may be administered together. The compound may be Galanal A or Galanal B. The GLP-1 receptor ligand may be GLP-1 or exendin-4.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: Development Center for BiotechnologyInventors: Rey-Yuh Wu, Hui-Ling Chen, Yu-Yuan Wu, Jiann-Jyh Huang, Shoei-Sheng Lee, K-Lim King
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Patent number: 8603989Abstract: Methods are provided for treating and/or preventing kidney stones, employing an SGLT2 inhibitor alone, or in combination with a supply of carbohydrate, and/or in combination with a diuretic agent. Additionally, compositions comprising an SGLT2 inhibitor, optionally with a supply of carbohydrate, and/or a combination of an SGLT2 inhibitor and a diuretic agent are provided in the instant invention and are provided for use in the inventive methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventor: Mitchell Halperin
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Patent number: 8592439Abstract: The main object here is the use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (as ethyl esters, hereinafter called “n-3 PUFA”) as a medicament, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for reducing mortality for a cardiovascular cause, in particular arrhythmia or for reducing hospitalization for any cause, in particular a cardiovascular cause and for the daily administration to patients with symptomatic heart failure (HF) for more than 3.5 years.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignees: SpA Societa Prodotti Antibiotici S.p.A., Sigma-Tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.p.A.Inventors: Claudio Cavazza, Maria Giovanna Caccia
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Patent number: 8591935Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for reducing, treating or preventing pain and/or inflammation in a patient in need of such treatment, the methods and compositions comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a statin or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a target tissue site beneath the skin.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: William F. McKay, John Myers Zanella
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Publication number: 20130310332Abstract: The present document describes a neutraceutical, cosmeceuticals, functional food, pharmaceutical, food ingredient, and non-food ingredient compositions comprising sugar maple extract, essential oil compositions comprising oil extracted from an Acer tree, sweetening compositions containing sugar extracted from maple tree leaves, food ingredients comprising maple tree extract, cosmetic composition comprising maple tree extracts, infusion compositions prepared from maple tree leaves, maple roots, maple wood, maple stems of leaves and samara, and stems/twigs as well as compounds isolated from sugar maple biomass and the methods of extracting the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, FEDERATION DES PRODUCTEURS ACERICOLES DU QUEBECInventors: Julie Barbeau, Genevieve Beland, Navindra P. Seeram, Tao Yuan
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Publication number: 20130310450Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound separated from Monascus-fermented rice, the preparation method and uses thereof. Specifically, the present invention discloses a compound represented by the Formula I, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein, R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-6 straight or branched alkoxyl, (II), (III) and (IV); R2 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxyl and C1-6 straight or branched alkoxyl. The present invention further discloses a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound. The compound of the present invention has HMG-CoA reductase inhibition effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Beijing Peking University WBL Biotech Co., LtdInventors: Zhenwen Duan, Shuren Guo, Xuemei Li, Chunli Liu
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Publication number: 20130303558Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods based on genetic polymorphisms that are associated with vascular diseases such as stroke. In particular, the present invention relates to genetic polymorphisms that have utility for such uses as predicting disease risk or predicting an individual's response to a treatment such as statins, including groups of polymorphisms that may be used as a signature marker set for such uses, as well as nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: May LUKE, James J. DEVLIN
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Publication number: 20130303568Abstract: The invention is directed to substituted 2-aminoacetamides represented by formula (II): and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrugs thereof, wherein the substituents are defined herein. The invention is also directed to the use of substituted 2-aminoacetamides in methods for the treatment of neuronal damage following global and focal ischemia, and for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of pain, anxiety, or manic depression, as anticonvulsants, as antimanic depressants, as local anesthetics, as antiarrhythmics and for the treatment or prevention of diabetic neuropathy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Nancy C. LAN, Yan Wang, Sui Xiong Cai