Phosphorus Containing Patents (Class 514/48)
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Publication number: 20090258837Abstract: The invention relates to analogous compounds of 6-thioguanosine triphosphate of general formula (I). A compound of the general formula (I); wherein the dashed bond in the sugar moiety can be either single or double and wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 or R5, equal or different between each other, have general formula -(Int)m-Ter, wherein m is between 0 and 12 and Int and Ter are Internal and Terminal building blocks, wherein Int is selected from the group consisting of formula (II); and Ter is selected from the group consisting of formula (III).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2006Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: Giancarlo Naccari, Sergio Baroni
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Patent number: 7592326Abstract: Cycic di-GMP, or a cyclic dinucleotide analogue thereof that has the same effect as cyclic di-GMP, stimulates or enhances immune or inflammatory response in a patient or enhances the immune response to a vaccine by serving as an adjuvant.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Inventor: David K. R. Karaolis
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Patent number: 7582616Abstract: Compounds or compositions that are inhibitors and/or ligands of nucleoside transporters; and methods of treating cancer, heart disease and stroke, as well as AIDS and other infectious diseases.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Quesrema Enterprises LLCInventor: John Kwesi Buolamwini
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Publication number: 20090215716Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel compound that is an agonist of guanosine-3?,5?-cyclic monophosphate and has an effect of activating protein kinase G. The present invention provides 8-guanosine-3?,5?-cyclic monophosphate compound which is represented by the following formula, and a pharmaceutical composition, especially a protein kinase G activating agent, which contains the 8-guanosine-3?,5?-cyclic monophosphate compound as an active ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITYInventors: Takaaki Akaike, Teruo Akuta
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Patent number: 7576068Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating or preventing hepatitis C virus infections in mammals using Toll-Like Receptor (TLR)7 ligands and prodrugs thereof. More particularly, this invention relates to methods of orally administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more prodrugs of TLR7 ligands for the treatment or prevention of hepatitis C viral infection. Oral administration of these TLR7 immunomodulating ligands and prodrugs thereof to a mammal provides therapeutically effective amounts and reduced undesirable side effects.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2004Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventor: Devron R. Averett
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Publication number: 20090202470Abstract: The invention is related to phosphorus substituted anti-viral inhibitory compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Constantine G. Boojamra, Kuei-Ying Lin, Richard L. Mackman, David Y. Markevitch, Oleg V. Petrakosvsky, Adrian S. Ray, Lijun Zhang
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Publication number: 20090203638Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions include compounds with cytokinin activity to modulate glucose and/or lipid metabolism in a mammal. Especially preferred compounds include those comprising a purine scaffold, and it is further preferred that contemplated compositions are employed to prevent and/or treat various diseases, including pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes, Syndrome X, and dyslipidemia. In still further preferred aspects, compounds with cytokinin activity are used to activate AMPK and/or Akt. Consequently, various diseases associated with dysregulation of AMPK and/or Akt may be treated using the compounds of the present inventive subject matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: VDF FUTURECEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Dusan Miljkovic, Jovan Hranisavljevic, Zbigniew Pietrzkowski
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Patent number: 7569555Abstract: Cycic di-GMP, or a cyclic dinucleotide analogue thereof that has the same effect as cyclic di-GMP, stimulates or enhances immune or inflammatory response in a patient or enhances the immune response to a vaccine by serving as an adjuvant. Cyclic di-GMP, or a cyclic dinucleotide analogue thereof, also has neuroprotective properties for use as a neuroprotective agent to inhibit, treat, or ameliorate the effects of injuries, diseases, disorders or conditions that result in neurodegeneration.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Inventor: David K. R. Karaolis
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Patent number: 7566703Abstract: The invention relates to specific C-Class semi-soft CpG immunostimulatory oligonucleotides that are useful for stimulating an immune response. In particular the oligonucleotides are useful for treating allergy, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma, cancer and infectious disease, such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignees: Coley Pharmaceutical Group, Inc., Coley Pharmaceutical GmbHInventors: Arthur M. Krieg, Ulrike Samulowitz, Jörg Vollmer, Eugen Uhlmann
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Patent number: 7557093Abstract: The invention provides a composition for promoting collagen production, and more specifically, provides a composition capable of promoting collagen production in human dermis. Further, the invention provides a method for promoting collagen production. The invention provides a composition for promoting collagen production containing a purine nucleic acid-related substance as an active ingredient as well as a composition for promoting collagen production containing a purine nucleic acid-related substance and a pyrimidine nucleic acid-related substance. The method for promoting collagen production of the invention comprises applying a purine nucleic acid-related substance alone or in combination with a pyrimidine nucleic acid-related substance to the skin.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeo Shinohara, Mitsuaki Kawamura
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Publication number: 20090169504Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Gilles Gosselin, Claire Pierra, Christian Perigaud, Suzanne Peyrottes
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Publication number: 20090143328Abstract: The present invention provides for methods of treating cancer comprising administering a topical active corticosteroid in conjunction with a form of non-myeloablative conditioning, wherein the above regimen results in a reduction or elimination of cancer cells in an individual.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: George McDonald
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Publication number: 20090131342Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated compounds of the invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated compound of the invention, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one compound of the invention, and at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating bacterial infections; (b) treating viral infections; (c) treating fungal infections; and (d) treating lesions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventor: James L. Ellis
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Patent number: 7517862Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of oligonucleotides as immunostimulatory agents in immunotherapy applications. More particularly, the invention provides immunomers for use in methods for generating an immune response or for treating a patient in need of immunostimulation. The immunomers of the invention comprise at least two oligonucleotides linked at their 3? ends, internucleoside linkages or functionalized nucleobase or sugar to a non-nucleotidic linker, at least one of the oligonucleotides being an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and having an accessible 5? end.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar R. Kandimalla, Dong Yu, Lakshmi Bhagat
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Patent number: 7498425Abstract: The invention provides an immunostimulatory nucleic acid. In certain embodiments according to this aspect of the invention, the sequence of the immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and/or immunomer is at least partially self-complementary.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar Kandimalla, Dong Yu
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Patent number: 7498426Abstract: The invention provides an immunostimulatory nucleic acid. In certain embodiments according to this aspect of the invention, the sequence of the immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and/or immunomer is at least partially self-complementary.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar Kandimalla, Dong Yu
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Publication number: 20090023678Abstract: The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that provide sustained-release of a pharmaceutically active compound and to methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal by administering the pharmaceutical compositions to the animal. When the pharmaceutical compositions are administered to an animal by injection, they form a drug depot that releases the pharmaceutically active compound over time. The pharmaceutical compositions can also be administered orally.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2008Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Yerramilli V.S.N. Murthy, Michael Atkinson
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Publication number: 20090012037Abstract: The invention is related to phosphorus substituted anti-viral inhibitory compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and therapeutic methods that include the administration of such compounds, as well as to processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2005Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Gilead Science, Inc.Inventors: Constantine G. Boojamra, Kuei-Ying Lin, Richard L. Mackman, David Y. Markevitch, Oleg V. Petrakovsky, Adrian S. Ray, Lijun Zhang
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Publication number: 20090012038Abstract: The formation and maintenance of microbial biofilms is shown to be dependent on signaling pathways mediated by cyclic di-GMP. In the absence of such signaling, microbes detach from a biofilm, and thereby become more readily treatable with conventional antibiotics. Chemical or biological means that interfere with cyclic-di-GMP signaling induce biofilm dissolution, providing for a new class of antibiotics. In one embodiment of the invention, the biofilm inhibitor is an analog of cyclic-di-GMP, which competitively or non-competitively blocks signaling. In another embodiment of the invention, the biofilm inhibitor is a genetic sequence that interferes with cyclic-di-GMP synthesis or signaling.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2005Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Alfred M. Spormann, Kai M. Thormann, Renee M. Saville
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Patent number: 7468357Abstract: A method for the treatment of a host, and in particular, a human, infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is provided that includes administering an effective amount of a ?-L-nucleotide, optionally in combination therapy with other drugs for the treatment of HBV or human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV).Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Emory UniversityInventors: Raymond F. Schinazi, Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Gilles Gosselin, Jean-Louis Imbach
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Publication number: 20080300215Abstract: Herein described are prodrugs activated by RNA-dependent DNA-polymerases, such as telomerase and retroviral reverse transcriptases, their use for the treatment of haematological tumours and of blood and blood derivatives from patients affected by retroviral infections, and their use for the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions, to be used for the treatment of solid tumours, of precancerous states and of diseases caused by infection with retroviruses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2005Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: PROTERA S.R.L.Inventors: Ivano Bertini, Claudio Luchinat, Alessandro Quattrone, Massimo Calamante, Alessandro Mordini
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Publication number: 20080293667Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicants: Wake Forest University, University of North CarolinaInventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
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Publication number: 20080286230Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Gilles Gosselin, Claire Pierra, Christian Perigaud, Suzanne Peyrottes
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Patent number: 7452870Abstract: The present invention provides a P2Y12 receptor antagonist compound-eluting stent, wherein the stent is coated with one or more P2Y12 receptor antagonist compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof. When the stent is placed in a narrowed or damaged arterial vessel, a therapeutically effective amount of the P2Y12 receptor antagonist compound is eluted continuously from the stent to the local environment of the stent. The P2Y12 receptor antagonist compound-eluting stents are useful in preventing thrombosis and restenosis, and are effective in inhibiting the contraction of vascular smooth muscle cells, inhibiting cell proliferation, and reducing inflammation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: José L. Boyer, James G. Douglass, III, Sammy R. Shaver
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Patent number: 7439349Abstract: Method for producing large lots of final sterile Poly-ICLC suitable for clinical use with reduced toxicity at effective dose levels, and method for using Poly-ICLC to regulate genes, and method for using Poly-ICLC to treat certain human and veterinary infectious, neoplastic and autoimmune disorders.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Andres Salazar
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Patent number: 7435724Abstract: The present invention relates to mononucleoside phosphate compounds that have the benefits of a dinucleotide pharmaceutical. These mononucleoside phosphates can be made from a mononucleotide that has been modified by attaching a degradation-resistant substituent on the terminal phosphate of a polyphosphate mononucleotide. By attaching this degradation-resistant substituent, the stability from degradation matches or exceeds those of certain dinucleotides. The mononucleoside phosphate compounds of the present invention are useful in preventing and treating epithelial tissue diseases or diseases or disorders associated with platelet aggregation.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceutical, Inc.Inventors: James G. Douglass, III, Benjamin R. Yerxa, Sammy R. Shaver, Ward M. Peterson, Edward G. Brown, Christopher S. Crean, José L. Boyer
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Patent number: 7429571Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I, II, and III as described herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and synthetic methods and intermediates that are useful for preparing the compounds. The compounds of formula I, II, and III are useful as anti-viral agents and/or as anti-cancer agents.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Pooran Chand, Minwan Wu
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Patent number: 7429569Abstract: Described herein is a method for reducing levels of the harmful metabolic waste product of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), homocysteine, and provide vitamin and other nutritional co-factors that reduce the production of homocysteine and either re-methylate homocysteine back to S-adenosylmethionine, or facilitate its conversion downstream to cystathione. The method of the invention may be achieved by administering 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, methylcobalamin, and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of betaine, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, N-acetyl-cysteine, and other cofactors.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Fast Balance, Inc.Inventor: Brian D. Halevie-Goldman
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Patent number: 7429570Abstract: The present invention provides a method of optimizing therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with 6-mercaptopurine drug treatment of an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease. The method of the invention includes the step of determining the level of one or more 6-mercaptopurine metabolites in the patient having an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Hopital Sainte-JustineInventors: Ernest G. Seidman, Yves Theoret
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Patent number: 7425546Abstract: The present invention provides a method of optimizing therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with 6-mercaptopurine drug treatment of an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease. The method of the invention includes the step of determining the level of one or more 6-mercaptopurine metabolites in the patient having an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Hopital Sainte-JustineInventors: Ernest G. Seidman, Yves Theoret
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Patent number: 7407944Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of oligonucleotides as immunostimulatory agents in immunotherapy applications. More particularly, the invention provides immunomers for use in methods for generating an immune response or for treating a patient in need of immunostimulation. The immunomers of the invention comprise at least two oligonucleotides linked at their 3? ends, internucleoside linkages or functionalized nucleobase or sugar to a non-nucleotidic linker, at least one of the oligonucleotides being an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and having an accessible 5? end.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar R. Kandimalla, Dong Yu, Lakshmi Bhagat
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Publication number: 20080181864Abstract: The invention involves methods of regulating cell growth and division to control disease processes by manipulating mitochondrial metabolism and the expression of cell surface immune proteins. The invention also involves related compositions and screening assays.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: University of Vermont and State Agricultural CollegeInventor: Martha Karen Newell
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Patent number: 7399754Abstract: Novel compound having the following formula: wherein W represents a hydrogen, an optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, an optionally substituted C3-6 cycloalkyl, or an optionally substituted C1-6 haloalkyl, Y represents a hydrogen, or a saccharide, Q represents a quinoline or isoquinoline. Also disclosed are a pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, methods for treating cancer using the same, and methods for the synthesis of the same.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 15, 2008Inventor: Zhanggui Wu
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Patent number: 7396825Abstract: The present invention provides a therapeutic method for treating diabetic kidney disease, e.g., diabetic nephropathy that includes the administration of an effective amount of an A2A adenosine receptor agonist. Optionally, the method includes administration of a type IV PDE inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: University of Virginia Patent FoundationInventors: Mark D. Okusa, Joel M. Linden, Timothy L. Macdonald, Alaa S. Awad
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Patent number: 7354907Abstract: The invention relates to modulation of the immune system. More particularly, the invention relates to modulating the immune system through the use of oligonucleotide-derived compounds. The invention provides immunostimulatory agents that are less expensive to make than existing immunostimulatory oligonucleotides. The immunostimulatory agents according to the invention can, in preferred embodiments, cause immune stimulation across species lines.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar R. Kandimalla, Dong Yu, Lakshmi Bhagat
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Patent number: 7326694Abstract: The present invention provides a method of optimizing therapeutic efficacy and reducing toxicity associated with 6-mercaptopurine drug treatment of an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder such as inflammatory bowel disease. The method of the invention includes the step of determining the level of one or more 6-mercaptopurine metabolites in the patient having an immune-mediated gastrointestinal disorder.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Hopital Sainte-JustineInventors: Ernest G. Seidman, Yves Theoret
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Patent number: 7323453Abstract: The present invention provides methods of inhibiting orthopoxvirus replication and/or treating orthopoxvirus infection with certain nucleoside compounds and derivatives thereof. These compounds are particularly useful as inhibitors of vaccinia virus and variola virus replication and/or for the treatment of vaccinia virus and variola virus infection. The nucleoside compounds may be administered alone or in combination with other agents active against orthopoxvirus infection, in particular against vaccinia virus or variola virus infection. Another aspect of the present invention provides for the use of such nucleoside compounds in the manufacture of a medicament for the inhibition of orthopoxvirus replication and/or for the treatment of orthopoxvirus infection. Yet a further aspect of the present invention provides such nucleoside compounds for use as a medicament for the inhibition of orthopoxvirus replication and/or for the treatment of orthopoxvirus infection.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignees: Merck & Co., Inc., Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David B. Olsen, Robert L. LaFemina, Anne B. Eldrup, Sanjib Bera
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Patent number: 7323452Abstract: A method for accelerating the process of removing ethanol from the blood through the use of certain additives that accelerate the metabolic oxidation of ethanol, and others which in addition act as catalysts or “pseudo” enzymes for the oxidation. These additives include multivalent transition metal ions, as well as complexes thereof, and NAD+ which enhance the oxidation reaction. The method described can act as a sobriety inducer and/or as an effective palliative for the unpleasant effects of overuse of ethanol.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Wardan, L.L.C.Inventors: Ward B. Bowen, Jr., Daniel S. Daniel
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Patent number: 7304043Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for treating a host infected with hepatitis B comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-HBV biologically active 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein the 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside has the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, straight chained, branched or cyclic alkyl, CO-alkyl, CO-aryl, CO-alkoxyalkyl, CO-aryloxyalkyl, CO-substituted aryl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aralkylsulfonyl, amino acid residue, mono, di, or triphosphate, or a phosphate derivative; and BASE is a purine or pyrimidine base which may be optionally substituted. The 2?-deoxy-?-L-eythro-pentofuranonucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof may be administered either alone or in combination with another 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro pentofuranonucleoside or in combination with another anti-hepatitis B agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignees: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, L'Universite Montpellier IIInventors: Gilles Gosselin, Jean-Louis Imbach, Martin L. Bryant
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Patent number: 7276489Abstract: The invention relates to the therapeutic use of oligonucleotides as immunostimulatory agents in immunotherapy applications. More particularly, the invention provides immunomers for use in methods for generating an immune response or for treating a patient in need of immunostimulation. The immunomers of the invention comprise at least two oligonucleotides linked at their 3? ends, internucleoside linkages or functionalized nucleobase or sugar to a non-nucleotidic linker, at least one of the oligonucleotides being an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide and having an accessible 5? end.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar R. Kandimalla, Dong Yu, Lakshmi Bhagat
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Patent number: 7256183Abstract: The present invention provides a method of preventing or treating an inflammatory disease, including but not limited to, sinusitis, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory collagen vascular diseases, glomerulonephritis, inflammatory skin diseases, and sarcoidosis. The method comprises administrating to a subject a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a nucleotide receptor agonist, such as nucleoside diphosphate, nucleoside triphosphate, or dinucleoside polyphosphate, according to general formula Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, or III. Preferred indications of the present invention are perennial allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, infectious allergic rhinitis, and allergic conjunctivitis.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2002Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Ward M. Peterson, Benjamin R. Yerxa
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Patent number: 7247621Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprise a nucleotide analog with a phosphonate group at a concentration effective to act as a substrate and/or inhibitor of a viral polymerase, and especially of the HCV RNA dependent RNA polymerase.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Valeant Research & DevelopmentInventors: Zhi Hong, Yung-hyo Koh, Jae Hoon Shim, Jean-Luc Girardet
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Patent number: 7176296Abstract: The invention provides compounds having increased or reduced immunostimulatory effect, said compounds comprising a CpG dinucleotide and an immunomodulatory moiety wherein the increased or reduced immunomodulatory effect is relative to a similar compound lacking the immunomodulatorv moiety.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Idera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Sudhir Agrawal, Ekambar R. Kandimalla
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Patent number: 7169765Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising acyl derivatives of 2?-deoxyribonucleosides. The invention also relates to methods of treating or preventing radiation, mutagen and sunlight-induced biological damage, and methods for improving wound healing and tissue repair, comprising administering the compositions of the present invention to an animal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Wellstat Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Reid W. Von Borstel, Michael K. Bamat
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Patent number: 7157441Abstract: A method and composition for treating a host infected with hepatitis C comprising administering an effective hepatitis C treatment amount of a described 1?, 2? or 3?-modified nucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignees: Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Universita Degli Studi Di CagliariInventors: Jean-Pierre Sommadossi, Paulo LaColla
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Patent number: 7157449Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an inhibitor of CTP synthetase, such as a glutamine analogue, and a substance capable of suppressing toxic effects thereof in vivo, in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a disease caused by a parasitic protozoa. More specifically, said substance capable of suppressing toxic effects may be a nucleobase, such as a purine base or a nucleoside, while the glutamine analogue advantageously is 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (DON). The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition as such for the treatment and/or prevention of a disease caused by a parasitic protozoa, wherein the disease is selected from the group consisting of malaria, leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis, e.g. American trypanosomiasis (Chaga's disease), or African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Inventors: Anders Hofer, Lars Thelander
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Patent number: 7153877Abstract: A method for preventing and or reducing the symptoms of insulin resistance and a related syndrome in persons comprises identifying persons having or at risk for having such symptoms, and administering to them an effective amount of a composition comprising niacin-bound chromium that prevents or reduces the symptoms. Compositions incorporating niacin-bound chromium and additional compounds also are disclosed that are particularly effective in synergistically preventing or reducing these symptoms.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Interhealth Nutraceuticals IncorporatedInventors: Debasis Bagchi, Harry G. Preuss, Shil C. Kothari
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Patent number: 7153840Abstract: This invention is directed towards a ready-to-use aqueous composition of fludarabine phosphate. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to an aqueous fludarabine phosphate composition which comprises fludarabine phosphate, a base, and water. The concentration of fludarabine phosphate in the composition may be between about 0.5 mg/mL and about 50 mg/mL. The pH of the composition may be between about 5.5 and about 7.1.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Sicor, Inc.Inventors: Dorla Mirejovsky, Peter Lindsay Macdonald
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Patent number: RE39497Abstract: A material or mixture of materials which is not itself storage stable is rendered storage stable by incorporation into a water-soluble or swellable glassy or rubbery composition which can then be stored at ambient temperature. Recovery is by adding aqueous solution to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: Nektar TherapeuticsInventors: Felix Franks, Ross H. M. Hatley
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Patent number: RE39573Abstract: A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a composition containing deoxyribonucleosides in concentrations sufficient to enhance DNA repair or reduce mutation frequency in a vehicle capable of delivering effective amounts of deoxyribonucleosides to the necessary skin cells.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Wellstat Therapeutics CorporationInventors: Reid W. von Borstel, Fedor Romantsev