Z Radical Contains Sulfur Or Halogen Patents (Class 514/550)
  • Patent number: 10786470
    Abstract: Eflornithine is an agent that can be used to treat glioma, especially glioma of WHO Grade II or Grade III such as anaplastic glioma. Eflornithine can suppress or prevent mutations in glioma which can cause the glioma to progress to a higher grade. The present invention describes pharmaceutical compositions that contain eflornithine or a derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared in a number of dosage forms and may contain another therapeutically active agent or an agent that enhances the therapeutic activity of the eflornithine or the derivative, analog, or prodrug thereof. The present invention also describes a kit that includes dosage forms of pharmaceutical compositions according to the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: ORBUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Victor A. Levin, Noymi Yam, Alexander Vakoula
  • Patent number: 10676455
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Thomas Kristian Eckols
  • Patent number: 9993438
    Abstract: This invention relates to a drug delivery system for administration of poorly water soluble pharmaceutically active substance, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a drug delivery system, and a method for the preparation of such a drug delivery system. The invention also relates to a method for controlling the particle size and/or particle shape and/or particle size distribution in such a drug delivery system, and to a method for increasing the drug loading capacity of the particles. Furthermore the invention also relates to the use of such a drug delivery system for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Ardenia Investments, Ltd.
    Inventors: Julian Aleksov, Igor Lokot
  • Patent number: 9897613
    Abstract: Microorganisms, particularly bacteria, are identified and characterized on the basis of a mass spectrometric measurement of their protein profiles with ionization by matrix-assisted laser desorption. In order to measure the microbial resistance to antibiotics, the protein profiles of microorganisms are measured after cultivation for a short time duration in nutrient media containing the antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventors: Vadim Markovich Govorun, Jochen Franzen
  • Patent number: 9693554
    Abstract: Plant growth accelerator comprising, as an active ingredient, 5-amino-4-hydroxypentanoic acid of formula (1) H2NCH2CH(OH)CH2CH2COOR1??(1) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a derivative thereof or a salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: COSMO OIL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jun Li, Yasunobu Ueda, Shigeyuki Watanabe, Yasutomo Takeuchi
  • Patent number: 9040261
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization using the compounds of formula I is disclosed. wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, and m are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Jeffrey Rimer
  • Publication number: 20150133533
    Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula I or its pharmaceutical acceptable salts, as well as polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, and methods for treating or preventing cough may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of acute respiratory tract infections, asthma, gout, fibromyalgia, facilitating conception, promotes secondary mucosal secretions in the respiratory system, muscle relaxant, allergy, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, spasms, respiratory and neurological diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Mahesh Kandula
  • Publication number: 20150119423
    Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds of formula I or its pharmaceutical acceptable salts, as well as polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, and methods for the treatment of local pain may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, intravenous, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of moderate to severe pain, neuropathic pain, post herpetic neuralgia and rheumatic pains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Mahesh Kandula
  • Publication number: 20150099806
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization is disclosed, using the compounds of formula I: R1a—[O]v-(-A-L-)m-A-[O]v—R1b??I wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, m, and v are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Michael D. WARD, Zina ZHU
  • Patent number: 8921421
    Abstract: The invention relates to an inhibitor of dimethylarginine dimethylaminohydrolase (DDAH) of general structural formula (I), wherein B is a branched or unbranched, substituted or non-substituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 6 and/or a substituted or non-substituted aromatic system having a ring size of 3 to 6; R1 is selected from the group of structures (i-vii), wherein R2, R3 and R4 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, an alkyl or aryl radical, R5 and R6 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 8 and an aryl radical, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, and alkyl or aryl radical; W is oxygen (O) or nitrogen (N); and X is a methylene group (CH2) or a secondary amino group (NH); Y is a branched or unbranched, substituted or non-substituted, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having a chain length of 1 to 6 and/or a substituted or non-substituted aromat
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet Zu Kiel
    Inventors: Bernd Clement, Jürke Kotthaus, Dennis Schade
  • Patent number: 8808765
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful in treating the various signs of dermatological aging in human skin. The present invention also relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of using such compositions that improve the aesthetic appearance of skin. Further, the present invention relates to methods of applying the compositions to the skin to effect treatment and to improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, by providing anti-aging benefits to the skin. Suitable anti-aging agents include 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid and/or its derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Avon Products, Inc
    Inventors: Harish Mahalingam, Christos D. Kyrou, Michael Traudt, Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev
  • Patent number: 8759558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to lipid compounds of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from a C10-C22 alkyl, a C10-C22 alkenyl having 1-6 double bonds, and a C10-C22alkynyl having 1-6 triple bonds; R2 and R3 are the same or different and may be selected from a group of different substituents; Y is selected from sulphur, sulfoxide, and sulfone; and X represents a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, a carboxylic ester, a carboxylic anhydride or a carboxamide; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, complex or solvate thereof. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and lipid compositions comprising such compounds, and to such compounds for use as medicaments or for use in therapy, in particular for the treatment of diseases related to the cardiovascular, metabolic and inflammatory disease area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Pronova Biopharma Norge AS
    Inventors: Anne Kristin Holmeide, Ragnar Hovland, Morten Brændvang
  • Publication number: 20140134229
    Abstract: According to an illustrative embodiment a method to promote healing of a wound is provided comprising contacting the wound with a biologically active composition comprising a lipoic acid derivative and gelatin. In another embodiment a topical composition is provided, which can be formulated as a homogenous mixture, such as a spray, mist, aerosol, lotion, cream, solution, oil, gel, ointment, paste, emulsion or suspension or applied on a carrier material, such as a bandage, gauze, foam, sponge, hydrogel, hydrocolloid, hydrofiber, occlusive dressing, adhesive composition or scaffold. Methods for producing such a topical composition and carrier material with the topical composition applied thereto are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: KCI Licensing, Inc.
    Inventors: DMITRY ZIMNITSKY, Jenny Finkbiner, Blane Sanders
  • Publication number: 20140121202
    Abstract: S-t-butyl protected cysteine di-peptide analogs and related compounds and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Promentis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Johnson, Daniel G. Lawton
  • Publication number: 20140107027
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits are described for treating or preventing amyloid-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BHI LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
    Inventors: Xianqi Kong, David Migneault, Isabelle Valade, Xinfu Wu, Francine Gervais
  • Patent number: 8637570
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a docusate; an osmotic laxative; and a benzoate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Ferring International Center S.A.
    Inventors: Klaus Jensen, Soren Halskov, Henning Lund
  • Publication number: 20130345171
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and methods of application and use thereof. In particular, the present invention provides treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disease with compounds that inhibit the production of TMA in the gut, such as 3,3-dimethyl-1-butanol (DMB) or other compounds represented by Formula I or as shown in FIGS. 20-23.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Stanley L. Hazen, Bruce Levison, Zeneng Wang
  • Publication number: 20130287791
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for treatment of cancer. In particular, these methods and compositions may include an inhibitor of a deubiquitinating enzyme. In certain aspects, these methods and compositions may include a modulator of glucose metabolism. Also provided are methods of assaying the glucose content of cells and tissues using detection of uH2B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: C. Wilson Xu
  • Patent number: 8568753
    Abstract: A microbicidal delivery system including: a microbicidal composition including a microbicidal compound including a dendrimer including one or more surface groups of formula (IV); a microbicidally active derivative thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof; and a carrier, excipient or diluent therefor; and a prophylactic device; the microbicidal composition being carried on a surface of the prophylactic device and being compatible therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Starpharma Pty Limited
    Inventors: Owen Timothy Grogan, Thomas David McCarthy
  • Patent number: 8524772
    Abstract: The present invention provides a controlled-release composition which provides a therapeutically effective plasma concentration of N-acetylcysteine over prolonged period of time. The present invention also includes the use of the controlled-release composition, either alone or in combination with at least one additional active agent, for reduction of vascular inflammation marker and treatment of diseases, conditions, and/or symptoms associated with systemic and/or vascular inflammation in a patient. Furthermore, the present invention provides a process of making granules comprising N-acetylcysteine, or a salt, solvate, prodrug, and/or analog thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Tiara Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yadon Arad, Liang C. Dong
  • Publication number: 20130196052
    Abstract: An antimicrobial composition for coating a medical device. The antimicrobial composition includes a polymeric film forming material and an antimicrobial agent comprising a material selected from the group of extract of Houttuynia cordata, sodium houttuyfonate, sodium new houttuyfonate and mixtures thereof. A medical device having an antimicrobial composition that includes a material selected from the group of extract of Houttuynia cordata, sodium houttuyfonate, sodium new houttuyfonate and mixtures thereof and a method for making same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: ETHICON, INC.
    Inventor: ETHICON, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130158021
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds and compositions characterized, in certain embodiments, by conjugation of various groups, such as lipophilic groups, to an amino or amide group of an amino acid, a linear or cyclic peptide, a linear or cyclic polypeptide, or structural isomer thereof, to provide compounds of the present invention, collectively referred to herein as “APPLs”. Such APPLs are deemed useful for a variety of applications, such as, for example, improved nucleotide delivery. Exemplary APPLs include, but are not limited to, compounds of Formula (I), (II), (III), (IV), (V), and (VI), and salts thereof, as described herein: wherein m, n, p, R?, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, Z, W, Y, and Z are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Publication number: 20130142781
    Abstract: Hydrogels that may be used for treating peripheral nerves and related methods are provided. Synthetic hydrogel sealants, methods of forming synthetic hydrogel sealants, and the use of synthetic hydrogel sealants are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: INVIVO THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: InVivo Therapeutics Corporation
  • Patent number: 8450089
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization using the compounds of formula I is disclosed. R1a—O-(-A-L-)m-A-O—R1b??I, wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, and m are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Jeffrey D. Rimer
  • Publication number: 20130064884
    Abstract: A method for prophylactic treatment of ketosis in a calving cow, the method including orally administering to the cow within a time period of about 12 hours after calving an effective dose of from 20 to 30 g of rumen protected methionine. If the cow falls into a risk category, the cow is administered the dose of rumen protected methionine once a day on the second, third, fourth, and fifth days after calving. Also, a composition including a gelatin capsule and rumen-protected methionine contained within the gelatin capsule that may be administered to a calving cow for the prophylactic treatment of ketosis. The composition may further contain within the gelatin capsule one or more other compounds known to have efficacy on fat or glucose metabolism, such as glucose, propylene glycol, niacin, choline, chromium, calcium propionate, and glucocorticoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: RP FEED COMPONENTS, LLC
    Inventors: James M. ROHRER, Patrick D. FRENCH, Keith F. MORITZ
  • Publication number: 20130040919
    Abstract: Active compounds of Formula I are described: wherein: R1 and R2 are each independently C1-C4 alkyl; or R1 and R2 together form a C2-C7 alkylene chain; and Z is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); along with pharmaceutically acceptable salts and prodrug thereof, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: S. Bruce King
  • Publication number: 20120322868
    Abstract: A method is provided for the supplementation of milk, dairy products, meat products, and other food substances generally considered to be a major part of the Western diet, with substances capable of balancing the ratio of methionine and cysteine. Drug therapy with various carbamoyl thioesters or glutamate receptor antagonists can also be used, alone or in combination with dietary supplements and vitamins, to prevent or treat the pathology resulting from a Western diet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: John V. Schloss
  • Publication number: 20120315344
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions useful in treating the various signs of dermatological aging in human skin. The present invention also relates to cosmetic compositions and methods of using such compositions that improve the aesthetic appearance of skin. Further, the present invention relates to methods of applying the compositions to the skin to effect treatment and to improve the aesthetic appearance of skin, particularly, by providing anti-aging benefits to the skin. Suitable anti-aging agents include 3,3?-thiodipropionic acid and/or its derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: AVON PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Harish Mahalingam, Christos D. Kyrou, Michael Traudt, Dmitri S. Ptchelintsev
  • Publication number: 20120316236
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization is disclosed, using the compounds of formula I: R1a—[O]v-(-A-L-)m-A-[O]v—R1b??I wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, m, and v are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Michael D. WARD, Zina Zhu
  • Patent number: 8324274
    Abstract: A drug delivery system (DDS) for administration of a water soluble, cationic, and amphiphilic pharmaceutically active substance (API) which DDS comprises amorphous particles of <100 nm of a poorly water soluble complex of the API with a Na-salt of N-all-trans-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester and/or a Na-salt of N-13-cis-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester, which particles are entrapped in nanoparticles formed a Na-salt of N-all-trans-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester and/or a Na-salt of N-13-cis-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester, the w/w-ratio of Na-salt of N-alltrans-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester and/or a Na-salt of N-13-cis-retinoyl cysteic acid methyl ester to the complex is about 0.5:1 to about 20:1. A pharmaceutical composition comprising such a DDS. Methods for preparation of such a DDS and such a pharmaceutical composition. Use of such a DDS and pharmaceutical composition for treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Ardenia Invesments, Ltd.
    Inventors: Julian Aleksov, Igor Lokot
  • Patent number: 8258183
    Abstract: By using a composition for preventing onset and/or recurrence of stroke which contains ethyl icosapentate as its effective component, onset and/or recurrence of stroke is prevented, or in particular, the onset and/or recurrence of stroke in a hyperlipidemia patient who has been treated with HMG-CoA RI, or in particular the recurrence of stroke in a patient who is beyond six months after the onset of stroke, is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Mochida Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro Yokoyama, Hideki Origasa, Masunori Matsuzaki, Yuji Matsuzawa, Yasushi Saito
  • Patent number: 8247595
    Abstract: There is provided an organic sulfur compound having an excellent controlling effect on harmful arthropods represented by the formula (I): wherein, R1 represents a C3-C10 alkenyl group optionally substituted with at least one halogen atom, a C3-C10 alkynyl group optionally substituted with at least one halogen atom, or the like, R2 represents a cyano group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R4 represents a C1-C5 fluoroalkyl group, and n represents 0, 1 or 2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventor: Hiroyuki Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20120149678
    Abstract: The invention provides organonitro compounds, compositions containing such compounds, medical kits, and methods for using such compounds and compositions to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and certain leukemias in a patient. The compounds, compositions, kits, and methods are contemplated to provide a therapeutic benefit in treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Exemplary organonitro compounds described herein include alkyl-substituted and acyl-substituted di-nitroheterocycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Bryan T. Oronsky, Susan Knox, Jan Scicinski, Shoucheng Ning
  • Publication number: 20120129793
    Abstract: The present application describes compounds of Formula I and Formula IA and as disclosed herein, that are useful as anti-microbial agents, including as antibacterial, disinfectant, antifungal, germicidal or antiviral agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Rakesh K. Jain, Timothy Shiau, Charles Francavilla, Eddy Low, Eric Douglas Turtle, Donogh John Roger O'Mahony
  • Publication number: 20120122793
    Abstract: S-protected cysteine analogs and related compounds and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PROMENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward M. Johnson, Daniel G. Lawton
  • Publication number: 20120122792
    Abstract: S-t-butyl protected cysteine di-peptide analogs and related compounds and methods of using these compounds for the treatment of diseases and/or conditions, including but not limited to diseases and/or conditions of Central Nervous System (CNS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PROMENTIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Edward M. Johnson, II, Daniel G. Lawton
  • Patent number: 8119116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a cancerous tumor using selective inhibitors of ATP production. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical preparations comprising such inhibitors and methods for administering them intraarterially directly to a tumor, as well as methods for identifying compositions that selectively inhibitor ATP production for use in the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: John Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Inventors: Young Hee Ko, Jean-Francois Geschwind, Peter L. Pedersen
  • Patent number: 8114440
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an aptamer and an amino acid ester or amide or an aptamer; a divalent metal cation; and a carboxylic acid, a phospholipid, a phosphatidyl choline, or a sphingomyelin. Methods of treating or preventing a condition in an animal comprising administering to the animal the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Idexx Laboratories Inc.
    Inventor: Yerramilli V. S. N. Murthy
  • Publication number: 20120015911
    Abstract: Methods, compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and kits are described for treating or preventing amyloid-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Bellus Health Inc.
    Inventors: Xianqi Kong, Xinfu Wu, Abderrahim Bouzide, Isabelle Valade, David Migneault, Francine Gervais, Daniel Delorme, Benoit Bachand, Mohamed Atfani, Sophie Levesque, Bita Samim
  • Publication number: 20110263545
    Abstract: The present invention provides hepatoprotectant acetaminophen mutual prodrugs, which have an acetaminophen moiety covalently linked to a second moiety that may act as a hepatoprotectant against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity. Additionally, acetaminophen mutual prodrugs may have improved water solubility which may provide better suitability for parenteral and other dosage forms relative to administration of acetaminophen. Also provided are methods of treating a disease or condition that is responsive to acetaminophen (such as fever, pain and ischemic injury) using hepatoprotectant acetaminophen mutual prodrugs, as well as kits and unit dosages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Naweed Muhammad, Keith R. Bley, Jeffrey Tobias
  • Publication number: 20110257107
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds containing single amino acids, peptides, or derivatives thereof which are selectively delivered to the mitochondria of a cell. Compounds of the invention exhibit antioxidant activity thereby reducing reactive oxygen species in cells. These compounds are useful for inhibiting oxidative stress-induced cell injury or death both in vivo and ex vivo. In addition, methods for the synthesis of these compounds are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Shey-Shing Sheu, Marion W. Anders, Lin Xu, Virendra K. Sharma, Dhanajaya Nauduri
  • Publication number: 20110256071
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 is hydrogen or an acetyl group and R2 is a C1-3 straight chain or branched alkyl group. Another aspect of the present invention provides flavor or fragrance compositions comprising at least one compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Maureen Blandino, Henry Van Den Heuvel, Michael E. Lankin
  • Patent number: 8017159
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a gel for controlled- or sustained-release of an aptamer and to methods for treating or preventing a condition in an animal by administering to an animal in need thereof the pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Yerramilli V. S. N. Murthy
  • Publication number: 20110178152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to S-allylmercapto-N-acetylcysteine (ASSNAC) and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates, which are useful for up-regulation of cellular glutathione levels and expression of phase II detoxifying enzymes. The invention further provides methods of use thereof in the prevention, alleviation or treatment of oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Naphtali Savion, David Mirelman, Aharon Rabinkov, Alex Khenkin
  • Publication number: 20110177173
    Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting L-cystine crystallization using the compounds of formula I is disclosed. R1a—O-(-A-L-)m-A-O—R1b??I, wherein A, L, R1a, R1b, and m are as described herein. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of conditions that are causally related to L-cystine crystallization, such as comprising (but not limited to) kidney stones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Michael D. Ward, Jeffrey D. Rimer
  • Patent number: 7981932
    Abstract: A salt of a mono- and/or dialkyl ester of a sulfonated dicarboxylic acid is provided, where the dicarboxylic acid contains 4 to 8 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups are derived from 2-propylheptanol. A composition including (a) one or more salt(s) of a mono- and/or dialkyl ester(s) of a sulfonated dicarboxylic acid(s), where the dicarboxylic acid contains 4 to 8 carbon atoms and the alkyl groups are derived from 2-propylheptanol; and (b) one or more organic solvents liquid at 20° C. with a boiling point above 250° C. at 1 bar is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventors: Joachim Meyer, Thomas Koelen Van Der, Uwe Held, Stefan Busch
  • Patent number: 7956091
    Abstract: The use of propionyl L-carnitine in combination with acetyl L-carnitine, or one of their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, is disclosed for the preparation of a medicament, or of a nutritional supplement, for the prevention and/or treatment of the disorders of the male andropause caused by ageing or by chemical or surgical castration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Sigma-Tau Industrie Farmaceutiche Riunite S.p.A.
    Inventors: Aleardo Koverech, Giorgio Cavallini, Giulio Biagiotti
  • Publication number: 20110071218
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) R1NH—CH(R2)CH2—S—S—CH2—C(R3)(R4)—CONH—C(R5)(R6)—COOR7, in which R1 is a (acyloxy)alkyl carbamate-C(O)—O—C(R8)(R9)—OC(O)—R10 group; R2 is a hydrocarbon chain, a methylene radical substituted by a heterocycle, R4 is a hydrogen atom and R3 is a phenyl or benzyl radical, a heteroaryl, a methylene group substituted by a heterocycle or R3 and R4 form together a saturated cycle; R5 and R6 are hydrogen, a hydrocarbon chain, a phenyl or benzyl radical or R5 and R6 form together a saturated cycle; R7 is hydrogen, a phenyl or benzyl radical, a group of the formula CR12(R13)C(O)OR14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)R14 or OCR12(R13)OC(O)OR14. The disclosure also relates to the use of these compounds as a drug, and to a pharmaceutical composition containing said compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: PHARMALEADS
    Inventors: Marie-Claude Fournie-Zaluski, Hervé Poras, Bernard Roques
  • Publication number: 20110053901
    Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides novel compounds capable of effectively inhibiting inflammatory responses that are mediated by G-proteins or GPCRs in neutrophils, macrophages and platelets. In particular, compounds of the present invention act as inhibitors of edema, inhibitors of erythema and inhibitors of MPO (myeloperoxidase), pharmaceutical compositions containing the same compounds and the use thereof for the treatment of diseases that may benefit from edema, erythema and MPO inhibition, such as inflammation (acute or chronic), asthma, autoimmune diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airways disease, etc.), inflammatory responses of the immune system, skin diseases (e.g., reducing acute skin irritation for patients suffering from rosacea, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis), irritable bowel syndrome (e.g., Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis, etc.), and central nervous system disorders (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicants: SIGNUM BIOSCIENCES, INC., Signum Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Seung-Yub Lee, Michael Voronkov, Peter Wolanin
  • Patent number: RE49742
    Abstract: This invention relates to a drug delivery system for administration of poorly water soluble pharmaceutically active substance, a pharmaceutical composition comprising such a drug delivery system, and a method for the preparation of such a drug delivery system. The invention also relates to a method for controlling the particle size and/or particle shape and/or particle size distribution in such a drug delivery system, and to a method for increasing the drug loading capacity of the particles. Furthermore the invention also relates to the use of such a drug delivery system for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Vivesto AB
    Inventors: Julian Aleksov, Igor Lokot