Bicyclo Ring System Having The Hetero Ring As One Of The Cyclos Patents (Class 514/469)
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Patent number: 11337963Abstract: Provided are methods of enhancing bioavailability of enterally administered 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) in a subject in need thereof, said method comprising enterally co-administering low-dose carbidopa with said 5-HTP, as well as pharmaceutical formulations useful for the same. In some embodiments, the 5-HTP and/or low-dose carbidopa are provided as slow-release formulation(s).Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Jacob P. R. Jacobsen, Marc G. Caron
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Patent number: 11285129Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 11229685Abstract: A method of treating a fungal infection in a subject includes topically administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a fungal iron acquisition inhibitor to treat fungal infection in the subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventors: Eric Pearlman, Sixto M. Leal, Jr.
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Patent number: 11225452Abstract: The present disclosure provides regioselective methods for synthesizing intermediates useful in making prostacyclin. The methods include heating the compound of Formula 2 at a temperature of 180° C. to 185° C. Wherein the heating comprises irradiating the compound of formula 2 with microwave radiation.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: United Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Hitesh Batra, Sudersan M. Tuladhar, David A. Walsh
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Patent number: 11166911Abstract: The present invention provides a parenteral dosage form consisting essentially of a solution filled in a container, the solution comprising amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt and a sulfo-alkyl ether beta-cyclodextrin in an aqueous vehicle, wherein the solution has a pH in the range of about 2.4 to 3.9 and further wherein the dosage form is sterilized by subjecting the filled container to autoclaving.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventors: Samarth Kumar, Soni Maheshkumar Parasmal, Milan Mohanbhai Vasoya, Prashant Kane, Subhas Balaram Bhowmick, Rajamannar Thennati
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Patent number: 11141400Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a method for administering tasimelteon to a human patient that comprises orally administering an effective dose of tasimelteon under fasted conditions. Fasted conditions may comprise administering the tasimelteon without food, no food at least ½ hour prior to administration, no food at least 1 hour prior to administration, no food at least 1½ hours prior to administration, no food at least 2 hours prior to administration, no food at least 2½ hours prior to administration, or no food at least 3 hours prior to administration. According to such embodiments, tasimelteon may be administered, for example, at a dose of 20 mg/d. Tasimelteon may be administered where, for example, the patient is being treated for a circadian rhythm disorder or for a sleep disorder, including, for example, Non-24 Disorder.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos, Paolo Baroldi
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Patent number: 11129877Abstract: A composition in the form of an injectable aqueous solution, for which the pH is comprised from 6.0 to 8.0, includes at least: a) amylin, an amylin receptor agonist or an amylin analogue; b) a co-polyamino acid bearing carboxylate charges and hydrophobic radicals Hy, said co-polyamino acid being constituted of glutamic or aspartic units and said hydrophobic radicals Hy chosen according to formula X as defined below: c) characterized in that the composition does not include basal insulin for which the isoelectric point IP is comprised from 5.8 to 8.5. The composition also includes a prandial insulin.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: ADOCIAInventors: You-Ping Chan, Alexandre Geissler, Romain Noel, Richard Charvet, Nicolas Laurent
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Patent number: 11033526Abstract: Citalopram or escitalopram, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases The disclosure subject matter is related to the use of citalopram or escitalopram, pharmaceutically acceptable salts or derivatives thereof, in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases that are positively influenced by the decrease of protein misfolding and/or aggregation, in particular by oral administration.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHOInventors: Patricia Espinheira De Sá Maciel, Andreia Cristiana Teixeira De Castro, Ana Luísa De Jales Monteiro De Sousa, Ana Sofia Teixeira Esteves, Nuno Jorge Carvalho Sousa
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Patent number: 11021454Abstract: The present invention relates to a type of aryl benzofuran amidated derivatives, the medical use thereof, and the preparation method; said derivatives have antioxidation activity, and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity, and can be used for antioxidation and for preparing compositions, drugs and health products and treating gout and hyperuricemia.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: CHINA PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITYInventor: Jun Chen
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Patent number: 11000501Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of neurological diseases and mental diseases, the composition containing syringaresinol. The syringaresinol according to the present invention has an effect of reducing excitatory synaptic transmission in a central nervous system and an effect of suppressing epilepsy and activity of animals. This suppressive effect of the excitatory synaptic transmission may be effectively used for the prevention and treatment of all neurological diseases and mental diseases resulting from synapse dysfunction and synpatic excitatory-inhibitory transmission imbalance.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATIONInventors: Myoung Hwan Kim, Young Seon Cho, Woo Seok Song
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Patent number: 10980770Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 10774027Abstract: The present disclosure provides regioselective methods for synthesizing intermediates useful in making prostacyclin derivatives, such as treprostinil.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: United Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Hitesh Batra, Sudersan M. Tuladhar, David A. Walsh
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Patent number: 10653665Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the treatment of sleep disturbances in individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS).Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Christian Lavedan, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 10654820Abstract: Crystal forms I and II of tasimelteon. Crystal form I: an X-ray powder diffraction spectrum using CuK? radiation and represented by a 2? angle has diffraction peaks at least at 7.2°±0.2°, 7.9°±0.2°, 10.6°±0.2°, 14.4°±0.2°, 15.9°±0.2°, 17.3°±0.2°, 21.0°±0.2°, 23.2°±0.2°, and 24.4°±0.2°. Crystal form II: an X-ray powder diffraction spectrum using CuK? radiation and represented by a 2? angle has diffraction peaks at least at 6.8°±0.2°, 12.1°±0.2°, 12.5°±0.2°, 13.1°±0.2°, 13.6°±0.2°, 13.8°±0.2°, 15.8°±0.2°, 17.0°±0.2°, 18.4°±0.2°, 20.8°±0.2°, 24.2°±0.2°, and 24.4°±0.2°. Crystal forms I and II of tasimelteon have advantages of excellent physicochemical property, good stability and solubility, and simple operation for preparation.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ZHEJIANG JINGXIN PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Jianrong Zhu, Chunyong Peng, Hongban Zhong, Xiurong Hu
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Patent number: 10556256Abstract: A novel technique is provided for preserving a liquid pharmaceutical preparation safely and stably. The nano-bubble water of the present invention, which is produced in the presence of a surfactant, a hydrophilic resin and/or an electrolyte and contains not less than 2.0×108 bubbles/mL of nano-bubbles, shows a superior antibacterial action, and can be used as a base of a liquid pharmaceutical preparation showing safe and stable preservation property.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Naoyuki Murata, Jiichi Arai
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Patent number: 10508076Abstract: Provided is a method for resolution of formula 4-[4-dimethylamino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxylbutyl]-3-hydroxy-methyl benzonitrile as an enantiomer thereof, comprising the following steps: a salt of (S)-4-[4-dimethylamino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1-hydroxylbutyl]-3-hydroxymethyl benzonitrile with a resolving agent D-(+)di-p-toluoyl tartaric acid was crystallized in a resolving solvent; the method is characterized in that the resolving solvent is an ether solvent. Also provided is a new crystal form of the resolved intermediate.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Zhejiang huahai Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zunjun Liang, Siqi Hu, Caihua Peng, Wenfeng Huang, Qifeng Lu, Guoliang Tu
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Patent number: 10508093Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides compounds, compositions and methods for lowering serum acid (sUA) for the treatment of gout, and having reduced liver toxicity, associated with CYP2C9 metabolic pathway.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: ARTHROSI THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Shunqi Yan, Li-Tain Yeh, Robert Orr
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Patent number: 10420742Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing certain cancers in a subject. In certain embodiments such compositions and methods generally relate to the use of G-coupled protein receptor 40 (GPR40) agonists to inhibit the growth or induce apoptosis of certain cancer cells. The compositions and related methods disclosed herein may be used to treat subjects affected by cancers, such as melanoma, medullary thyroid carcinoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors and neuroblastoma, and to reduce the incidence of metastases in such affected subjects.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: The Children's Medical Center CorporationInventors: Mark Puder, Deepika Nehra, Brian Kalish
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Patent number: 10239854Abstract: The inventive subject matter provides compounds, compositions and methods for lowering serum acid (sUA) for the treatment of gout, and having reduced liver toxicity, associated with CYP2C9 metabolic pathway.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: ARTHROSI THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Shunqi Yan, Li-Tain Yeh, Robert Orr
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Patent number: 10213464Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for enhancing engraftment of haematopoetic stem cells by an ex-vivo pretreatment comprising the steps of obtaining a sample containing haematopoetic stem cells and admixing a prostacyclin analog to obtain a mixture, incubating said mixture for a period of time sufficient to stimulate G alphas-signalling in said cells and optionally and isolating said stimulated cells. Further, a composition comprising a prostacyclin analog for use in the treatment of individuals undergoing haematopoetic stem cell transplantation is provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SCIPHARM SARLInventors: Michael Freissmuth, Eva-Maria Zebedin-Brandl, Christian Bergmayr, Filza Hussain
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Patent number: 10196342Abstract: The present disclosure provides regioselective methods for synthesizing intermediates useful in making prostacyclin derivatives, such as treprostinil.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: United Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Hitesh Batra, Sudersan M. Tuladhar, David A. Walsh
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Patent number: 10189783Abstract: The present invention relates to a an imide compound according to anyone of formulas Ia, Ib, Ic, or Ie wherein R1 is H or a C1-C20 optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; both R2 and R5 are a COOH group or one of R2 and R5 is a COOH group while the other substituent is H, methyl or ethyl group; R3 and R4 are independently H, or C1-C20 optionally substituted hydrocarbon group; R6 is H or a methyl group; R7 and R8 are independently H, methyl or ethyl.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Cornelis Eme Koning, Paulus Franciscus Anna Buijsen, Adrianus Jozephus Hendricus Lansbergen, Alwin Papegaaij, Douglas Hayden
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Patent number: 10179119Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the treatment of sleep disturbances in individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Inventors: Christian Lavedan, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 10017487Abstract: The present invention relates to a condensed heterocyclic compound that has an enteropeptidase inhibitory effect, and use of the compound as a medicament for the treatment or prevention of obesity, diabetes mellitus, or the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a compound represented by the formula (I) or a salt thereof, and use of the compound as a medicament for the treatment or prevention of obesity, diabetes mellitus, or the like [in the formula, each symbol is as defined in the specification].Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Takeda Pharmaceutical Company LimitedInventors: Keiko Kakegawa, Zenichi Ikeda, Minoru Sasaki, Fumiaki Kikuchi, Yoichi Nishikawa
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Patent number: 9920036Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), including their salts, as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds are set forth. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV: (I).Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Tao Wang, Zhiwei Yin, John F. Kadow
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Patent number: 9913823Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of Formula 1, and an SIRT 1 activator including, as an active ingredient, derivatives thereof or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to a composition including the SIRT 1 activator for detoxification, for the improvement of metabolic disorders, for the prevention or improvement of eye diseases, or the prevention or improvement of immune diseases.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Byung Gyu Kim, Hyun Woo Jeong, Su Kyung Kim, Si Young Cho, Chan Woong Park, Dae Bang Seo, Wan Gi Kim, Sang Jun Lee
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Patent number: 9895340Abstract: The invention relates to fluorinated compounds and their use in the field of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system. Novel fluorinated benzofuran derivatives of amiodarone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and their use for the treatment of arrhythmias are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: SciFluor Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Duggan, Takeru Furuya, D. Scott Edwards
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Patent number: 9782383Abstract: It is already known that 1-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-propylaminopentane or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof exhibits an excellent effect as an antidepressant, a psychotropic drug, an antiparkinsonian drug, and an anti-Alzheimer's disease drug. However, it has not been known at all that the compound is effective for the prevention or therapy of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The present invention has newly found that 1-(benzofuran-2-yl)-2-propylaminopentane or a pharmacologically acceptable acid addition salt thereof is effective for the prevention or therapy of ADHD, and has been accomplished.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: FUJIMOTO CO., LTD.Inventors: Hiroko Togashi, Sachiko Hiraide, Fumio Yoneda, Kazue Takahata
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Patent number: 9745319Abstract: Irreversible inhibitors of K-Ras, H-Ras or N-ras protein comprising a G12C mutation are provided. Also disclosed are methods to regulate the activity of K-Ras, H-Ras or N-ras protein comprising G12C mutation and methods to disease mediated by K-Ras, H-Ras or N-ras G12C.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: ARAXES PHARMA LLCInventors: Pingda Ren, Yi Liu, Liansheng Li, Jun Feng
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Patent number: 9700540Abstract: The invention relates to dronedarone or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of leishmaniasis, formulations and associations comprising dronedarone or one of its pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of leishmaniasis.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: SANOFIInventors: Stephane Beilles, Sandra Chambonnet, Jean-Pierre Collaveri
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Patent number: 9642828Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. Particularly, the present invention provides a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone comprising an aqueous solution comprising amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an acid, and a polyol, wherein the pH of the solution is in the range of about 2.0 to 4.0, wherein the solution is filled in a plastic container and wherein the solution is free of a solubilizer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITEDInventors: Amar Kishorbhai Rana, Shantaram Pawar, Prashant Kane, Subhas Balaram Bhowmick, Maheshkumar Parasmal Soni, Milan Mohanbhai Vasoya, Samarth Kumar
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Patent number: 9624189Abstract: The invention relates to fluorinated compounds and their use in the field of pathological syndromes of the cardiovascular system. Novel fluorinated benzofuran derivatives of amiodarone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and their use for the treatment of arrhythmias are described.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: SciFluor Life Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Duggan, Takeru Furuya, D. Scott Edwards
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Patent number: 9604952Abstract: Methods of inhibiting cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes are provided that can be used for improving the treatment of diseases by preventing degradation of drugs or other molecules by cytochrome P450 2D6. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided that can act as boosters to improve the pharmacokinetics, enhance the bioavailability, and enhance the therapeutic effect of drugs that undergo in vivo degradation by cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Sequoia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Michael Eissenstat, Dehui Duan, Ji-Hye Kang
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Patent number: 9549913Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Patent number: 9517232Abstract: The invention is directed to the use of a compound of formula I, as defined herein, to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; to a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound of formula I, and to a combination of a compound of formula I with a pharmacologically effective cholinesterase inhibitor to treat a mammal, including a human, for a disorder or condition selected from the list including Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, non-Alzheimer's dementias and ALS.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Medi Synergics, LLCInventors: Dennis Michael Godek, Harry Ralph Howard
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Patent number: 9492426Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of treating a tumor in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods may include a step of administering to the subject a therapeutic composition that comprises: (a) mycophenolic acid, an analog thereof, or a derivative thereof; and (b) at least one anti-neoplastic agent. In some embodiments, the antineoplastic agent may include at least one of 5-fluouracil (5-FU), paclitaxel, oxaliplatin, doxorubicin, etoposide, irinotecan, bleomycin, imiquimod, 13-cis-retinoic acid, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the relative concentrations of the mycophenolic acid, the analog thereof, or the derivative thereof, and the at least one anti-neoplastic agent correspond to their respective IC50 values.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Robert Y. Tsai, Tao Lin
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Patent number: 9474733Abstract: The object of the invention is the use of compounds comprising one or more free sulphlydryl or amino groups for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for locally binding acetaldehyde in saliva, the stomach or the large intestine, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: BIOHIT OYJInventors: Mikko Salaspuro, Martti Marvola
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Patent number: 9468627Abstract: The present invention concerns the treatment of serotonergic dysregulation disorders and/or augmentation of serotonin levels in the brain by add-on treatments to serotonin enhancers, and slow-release formulations of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) therefor.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Duke UniversityInventors: Jacob P. R. Jacobsen, Marc G. Caron
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Patent number: 9434738Abstract: Compounds of formula I, including their salts, as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds are set forth. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and may be useful in treating those infected with HCV.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Tao Wang, Zhongxing Zhang, John F. Kadow
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Patent number: 9408816Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor to decrease cellular DNA repair activity, methods for monitoring the decrease of cellular DNA repair activity using at least one biomarker, methods of treating cancer by using at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor to decrease cellular DNA repair activity in combination therapy, methods of combination therapy where at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor interferes with a DNA repairing mechanism involving RAD51, methods for predicting a induction time period between a first administration of at least one histone deacetylase inhibitor and a second administration of at least one other therapeutic treatment, and pharmaceutical compositions for combination therapy.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Pharmacyclics LLCInventors: Shanthi Adimoolam, Joseph J. Buggy, Darren Magda, Richard Miller
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Patent number: 9346842Abstract: The present invention relates generally to substituted benzofurans, benzothiophenes, and indoles and their use as tubulin polymerization inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Bionomics LimitedInventors: Jason Hugh Chaplin, Gurmit Singh Gill, Damian Wojciech Grobelny, Bernard Luke Flynn, Gabriel Kremmidiotis
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Patent number: 9278947Abstract: Serotonin reuptake inhibitor compounds which are designed to exert serotonin uptake inhibitory activity in the peripheral system while being devoid of CNS activity, and a process of preparing same are disclosed. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions containing same and uses thereof in the treatment of medical conditions associated with peripheral serotonin levels and/or activity, and/or platelet aggregation.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Moshe Rehavi, David Gurwitz
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Patent number: 9155790Abstract: Methods for modulating eye damage associated with a disease or disorder, and/or damage incident to trauma including but not limited to trauma associated with ocular surgery are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include administering an effective amount of a modulator of a migration inhibitory factor (MIF) polypeptide biological activity to a subject. Also provided are methods for modulating the severity of delaying the onset of and/or inhibiting and/or preventing the development of an ocular disease, and methods for modulating the severity of delaying the onset of and/or inhibiting and/or preventing the development of scarring and/or other consequence of wound healing incident to ocular surgery, as well as modulating the survival, function, and/or differentiation of engrafted cells that can be employed as part of tissue engineering procedures to correct structural, functional, and/or cellular defects of the eye.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: University of Lousiville Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Tongalp H. Tezel, Henry J. Kaplan, Robert A. Mitchell, John O. Trent
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Patent number: 9107900Abstract: Methods of using dronedarone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the preparation of a medicament for use in the prevention of cardiovascular hospitalization or of mortality, articles of manufacture and packages related thereto.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: SANOFIInventors: Davide Radzik, Martin Van Eickels, Nacera Hamdani, Christophe Gaudin
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Patent number: 9102608Abstract: Provided is a simple, safe, and industrially practical method for producing a pentafluorosulfanylbenzoic acid.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Norimichi Saito, Junichi Chika
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Patent number: 9066880Abstract: This invention relates to cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations comprising (i) a diastereomer or a mixture of two or more diastereomers of the compound of formula (I) or (ii) a salt of a diastereomer or of a mixture of two or more diastereomers of the compound of formula (I) or (iii) a mixture of two or more salts of a diastereomer or of a mixture of two or more diastereomers of the compound of formula (I), a diastereomer, salt or a mixture as defined above as a drug for topical application and/or for the treatment of lipoatrophy; the non-therapeutic use of a diastereomer, salt or a mixture as defined above for the prevention, treatment or reduction of skin aging, especially skin wrinkles; the use of a diastereomer, salt or a mixture as defined above for the production of an orally administered non-pharmaceutical preparation.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: SYMRISE AGInventors: Imke Meyer, Oskar Koch, Jean Krutmann
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Patent number: 9060995Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Marlene Michelle Dressman, John Joseph Feeney, Louis William Licamele, Mihael H. Polymeropoulos
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Publication number: 20150148359Abstract: Uses of a compound of any of Formulas I-VI as a cytotoxic inhibitor of undifferentiated cells are disclosed herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of any of Formulas I-VI, and methods for identifying a lead candidate for inhibiting undifferentiated cells. Further disclosed are uses of an SCD-1 inhibitor as a cytotoxic inhibitor of undifferentiated cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Uri Ben-David, Nissim Benvenisty, Payal Arora, Qing-Fen Gan, Ralph J. Garippa
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Publication number: 20150148353Abstract: A method of increasing the insulin sensitivity of a mammalian cell by contacting the cell with a protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) inhibitor having the structure:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: LIXTE BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: John S. Kovach
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Publication number: 20150148408Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds which modulate cannabinoid receptors are presented. Pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, methods of using these compounds as modulators of cannabinoid receptors and processes for synthesizing these compounds are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Mohamed Naquib Attala, Philippe Diaz