Benzene Ring Containing Patents (Class 514/699)
  • Patent number: 8246969
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Skinmedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
  • Patent number: 8246971
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: SkinMedica, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
  • Publication number: 20120190753
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: MERZ AESTHETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
  • Publication number: 20120184513
    Abstract: The invention relates to organic compounds having the ability to reduce or suppress the onset of skin irritation induced by extraneous cause selected from the group of 2-heptylcyclopentanone, 2-ethoxynaphthalene; 2-methoxynaphthalene; 1-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)benzene; 1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4-methoxybenzene; wherein X, Y, and R1 to R11 have the same meaning as given in the description. Furthermore the invention refers to compositions for topical application to the skin comprising them. It further relates to a method of reducing or suppressing the formation of skin irritation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Andreas NATSCH, Michael WASESCHA
  • Publication number: 20120157546
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions containing aromatic aldehyde compounds. Some of the disclosed compositions are useful as topical therapeutics for treating inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Some of the compositions are useful in transdermal and other systemic dose forms for treating other inflammatory conditions in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: Merz Aesthetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles R. Engles, Bryan Fuller, Brian Keith Pilcher
  • Publication number: 20120093952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of essential oil compounds as histomonastats. An example of a essential oil compound of the invention is cinnamaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Marco Frehner, Riccardo Losa, Didier Archain
  • Patent number: 8088829
    Abstract: A novel combination of OPA, a surfactant, and alcohol. The surfactant is preferably a dual chain quaternary ammonium compound consisting of a mixture of alkyl dimethylbenzylammonium chlorides and alkyl dimethylethylbenzylammonium, that absorbs onto a surface and alters the free energy of that surface. The alcohol is preferably isopropyl alcohol. The OPA is the dialdehyde C6H4(CHO)2, which produces an inherent bacteriostatic effect and lowers surface tension and thus aids in the spread of the dual quat on the biofilm covered surface where it is readily absorbed by the negative surfaces of proteins and bacteria. It thus serves as a binding agent between the dual quat and the application surface. This multi purpose component helps create the unique aspect of the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventor: Howard Martin
  • Publication number: 20110251270
    Abstract: This invention relates to a group of compounds for repelling blood-feeding ectoparasitic arthropods, and a method of deterring their landing and feeding on animals including humans, by applying in one or more formulations compounds that incorporate one or more sulfide and one or more hydroxyl groups to the skin, clothing or environment of animals, including humans. A method of repelling and deterring landing and feeding by blood-feeding arthropods on an animal by applying in effective amount one or more compounds that incorporate alkyl sulfide and alcohol moieties, or alkyl sulfide and amide moieties, or alkyl sulfide and amide moieties to the skin, clothing or environment of an animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Regine M Gries, Grigori Khaskin, Gerhard G. Gries
  • Publication number: 20110230565
    Abstract: A compound that includes vanillin and ethylvanillin, and a method for making same are described. The compound described can be obtained by the co-crystallisation of vanillin and ethylvanillin. Methods of using the compound in numerous applicable fields, particularly in human and animal food are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONS
    Inventor: Jean-Claude Le-Thiesse
  • Patent number: 8007771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oral care compositions comprising stannous ions, a mint-type flavor oil, a protectant component that prevents generation of off odor and off taste in the composition, and orally acceptable carriers. The mint-type oils include peppermint, spearmint and corn mint. Suitable protectant components include copper salts and carbonyl compounds such as ascorbic acid; cis-jasmone; 2,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-3(2H)-furanone; 5-ethyl-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(5H)-furanone; vanillin; ethyl vanillin; anisaldehyde; 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde; 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-methyoxybenzaldehyde; 4-methoxybenzaldehyde; benzaldehyde; cinnamaldehyde (3-phenyl-2-propenal); hexyl cinnamaldehyde; ?-methyl cinnamaldehyde; ortho-methoxy cinnamaldehyde; ?-amyl cinnamaldehyde; and combinations thereof. The oral care composition may be a dentifrice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Niranjan Ramji, Marc Hester, Steve Hoke, Robert Leslie Swaine, Jr., Gerhard Norbert Zehentbauer
  • Patent number: 7981939
    Abstract: Use of 2-bromo-isovanillin in the preparation of an anticancer medicament and/or radio- and chemotherapy sensitizing medicament is disclosed. The medicament for the treatment of cancers and/or for radio- and chemotherapy sensitization comprising 2-bromo-isovanillin as active ingredient provided herein has the following features: (1) low toxicity, without evident adverse effects; (2) significant therapeutic effect, with remarkable proliferation inhibiting and pro-apoptotic effects in tumor cells; (3) a broad-spectrum anticancer activity; (4) suitable to be used in combination with antimetabolites, to enhance the effects and meanwhile lower the toxicity, and also to reduce multi-drug resistance; (5) convenient and safe administration, the main route being oral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Institute of Radiation Medicine, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, PLA
    Inventors: Pingkun Zhou, Yuqian Yan, Lin Wang, Jianli Sui
  • Publication number: 20110171195
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating a urinary tract infection (UTI). The methods involve administering to a subject in need thereof a cAMP elevator or agent that mimics cAMP, particularly a labdane diterpene such as forskolin or a derivative or analog thereof in a therapeutically effective amount to treat a UTI. The methods may further include administration of at least one cAMP elevator in combination with one or more additional active compounds from other classes of therapeutic agents, such as antimicrobial agents or cholesterol lowering drugs. Compositions of the invention include pharmaceutical compositions and kits for treating a UTI in a subject in need thereof that include therapeutically effective amounts of at least two cAMP elevators, particularly where one of the cAMP elevators is a labdane diterpene such as forskolin or a derivative or analog thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Soman N. Abraham, Brian L. Bishop, Matthew J. Duncan, K. Ranga Rama Krishnan, Jeongmin Song, Guojie Li, David A. Zaas
  • Patent number: 7968605
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating inflammatory disease in an animal in need thereof by administering to the animal a pharmaceutical composition containing an anti-inflammatory effective amount of an organic aldehyde compound or a derivative thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: ALFAMA—Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Produtos Farmacêuticos, Lda.
    Inventors: Marta Norton De Matos, Carlos C. Romao
  • Publication number: 20110104223
    Abstract: A sporicidal composition comprising an aromatic dialdehyde; a medium chain linear alcohol; a surfactant; greater than 0.2% by weight based on the total weight of the composition of a base; and water, wherein the sporicidal composition is a microemulsion having a pH ranging from about 11 to about 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Qiang Li
  • Publication number: 20110098362
    Abstract: Use of 2-bromo-isovanillin in the preparation of an anticancer medicament and/or radio- and chemotherapy sensitizing medicament is disclosed. The medicament for the treatment of cancers and/or for radio- and chemotherapy sensitization comprising 2-bromo-isovanillin as active ingredient provided herein has the following features: (1) low toxicity, without evident adverse effects; (2) significant therapeutic effect, with remarkable proliferation inhibiting and pro-apoptotic effects in tumor cells; (3) a broad-spectrum anticancer activity; (4) suitable to be used in combination with antimetabolites, to enhance the effects and meanwhile lower the toxicity, and also to reduce multi-drug resistance; (5) convenient and safe administration, the main route being oral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Pingkun Zhou, Yuqian Yan, Lin Wang, Jianli Sui
  • Publication number: 20110044969
    Abstract: The invention provides an antimicrobial agent for use in the treatment of a Campylobacter species which has colonised the crop of a bird, wherein the bird is exposed to said antimicrobial agent one or more times and products for carrying out the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: NOFIMA MAT AS
    Inventors: Knut Rudi, Magne Kaldhusdal, John Nordal
  • Publication number: 20110015227
    Abstract: The invention relates to a warming sensate composition of (i) a hot component, (ii) a cooling component, and (iii) optionally a bitter component. The weight ratio of (i):(ii) is from 1:3 to 1:100. If a solvent is provided in the composition, the solvent is present in an amount of less than 10 wt % ethanol, based on the total weight of the composition. Also, the bitter component, when used, is present in an amount of less than 0.15% by weight based on the total weight of the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: FIRMENICH SA
    Inventors: Bernadita Desierto, Anh Le, Nicole Staniec, John Zanone
  • Publication number: 20100284942
    Abstract: There are provided personal care products and compositions that comprise at least one diol compound selected from the group consisting of 1,2-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-octanediol, 2-methyl-1,3-propandiol, and 3-(2-ethyl-hexyloxy)-1,2-propandiol in a total concentration of 0.1% to 0.5% (w/w); and at least one preservative enhancer compound selected from the group consisting of benzaldehyde, 4-methylbenzaldehyde, heliotropine, vanilline, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde and 3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and 4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzaldehyde, in a total concentration of 0.05 to 0.5% (w/w), in a cosmetically acceptable base. The composition optionally contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, 2-phenylethanol, and benzylalcohol, in a total concentration of 0.05 to 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Givaudan SA
    Inventor: Andreas Natsch
  • Patent number: 7825104
    Abstract: Phenylboronic acid and water soluble derivatives thereof and related boronic acid compounds are used for treating fungal and bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Amihay Freeman, Rina Segal, Yael Dror
  • Publication number: 20100249165
    Abstract: This invention relates to compounds useful as PDZ domain modulators, in particular the PDZ domain of PICK1. In other aspects the invention relates to the use of these compounds in a method for therapy and to pharmaceutical compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: University of Copenhagen, NeuroSearch A/S
    Inventors: Ulrik Gether, Kenneth Madsen, Thor Seneca Thorsen, Dan Peters, Tino Dyhring, Lars Christian Rønn
  • Publication number: 20100249244
    Abstract: The presently claimed and disclosed inventive concept(s) contemplates compositions comprising compounds, in particular dihydroeugenol (DHE) and/or isoeugenol (IE) and/or ethyl vanillin (EV) or salts, esters, ethers, or derivatives thereof, and methods for topically or systemically delivering them for treatment against inflammation-related and other dermatological conditions such as described herein. These DHE and/or IE and/or EV or salts, esters, ethers or derivatives thereof also are delivered to a measurable extent transepidermally or transdermally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Bryan B. Fuller
  • Publication number: 20100234456
    Abstract: Compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Mcl-1 protein, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which are expressed the Mcl-1 protein are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIES
    Inventors: Michael D. Wendt, Hong Ding, Sheela A. Thomas, Steven W. Elmore, Wang Shen, Daniel A. Dickman, David Augeri
  • Publication number: 20100190832
    Abstract: Transthyretin (TTR), a tetrameric thyroxine (T4) carrier protein, is associated with a variety of amyloid diseases. Derivative of biphenyl ethers (BPE), which are shown to interact with a high affinity to its T4 binding site thereby preventing its aggregation and fibrillogenesis. They prevent fibrillogenesis by stabilizing the tetrameric ground state of transthyretin. Two compounds (2-(5-mercapto-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)-phenol and 2,3,6-trichloro-N-(4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl) exhibit the ability to arrest TTR amyloidosis. The dissociation constants for the binding of BPEs and compound 11 and 12 to TTR correlate with their efficacies of inhibiting amyloidosis. They also have the ability to inhibit the elongation of intermediate fibrils as well as show nearly complete (>90%) disruption of the preformed fibrils. Biphenyl ethers and compounds 11 and 12 as very potent inhibitors of TTR fibrillization and inducible cytotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Avadhesha Surolia
  • Publication number: 20100183753
    Abstract: A composition for the control of nematodes consisting of salicylaldehyde and a surfactant. Garlic extract added to the salicylaldehyde provides a composition that demonstrates a more potent control action against potato cyst nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Gidon BAHIRI, Lan ELLIOTT
  • Publication number: 20100137379
    Abstract: Antimicrobial lubricant compositions are disclosed. The antimicrobial lubricant compositions are particularly useful in providing antimicrobial capability to a wide-range of medical devices. The compositions include an oil lubricant. Representative lubricants may include polydimethyl siloxane, trifluoropropyl copolymer polysiloxane, and a copolymer of dimethylsiloxane and trifluoropropylmethylsiloxane. The compositions include rheology modifiers as necessary. The compositions also include antimicrobial agents, which may be selected from a wide array of agents. Representative antimicrobial agents include of aldehydes, anilides, biguanides, bis-phenols, quaternary ammonium compounds, cetyl pyridium chloride, cetrimide, alexidine, chlorhexidine diacetate, benzalkonium chloride, and o-phthalaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY
    Inventor: David Tien-Tung Ou-Yang
  • Publication number: 20100068237
    Abstract: A germicidal composition comprising an aromatic dialdehyde; a medium chain linear alcohol; a surfactant; at least one enhancer selected from the group consisting of a halide salt, a carbonate and a carboxylate salt; and water, wherein the germicidal composition is a microemulsion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Qiang Li, Chris French, Charles Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100016443
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for coating a solid, water-insoluble particulate matter, with a metal oxide comprising: (a) contacting the solid, water-insoluble particulate matter with an ionic additive and an aqueous medium to obtain a dispersion of said particulate matter having positive charges on its surface; (b) subjecting the particulate matter to a coating procedure comprising precipitating a metal oxide salt onto the surface of the particulate matter to form a metal oxide layer thereon to thereby obtain particulate matter coated by a metal oxide coating layer; (c) repeating step (b) at least 4 more times; and (d) aging said coating layer. The invention further relates to particles comprising a particulate matter coated by a metal oxide layer, to a use of the particles for topical administration, and to a method for preventing, reducing, or eliminating pests at a locus, using the particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: SOL-GEL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventors: Ofer Toledano, Haim Bar-Simantov, Nissim Bilman, Leora Shapiro, Raed Abu-Reziq, Srikanth Sriadibhatla, William T. Sommer
  • Publication number: 20090258889
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticidal compositions and to methods for controlling pests such as insects and other arthropods. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a pesticidal compositions containing mineral oil and one or more additional components which, when used in combination, act synergistically to control insect and pest populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven R. Sims
  • Publication number: 20090238785
    Abstract: A compound comprising a Schiffs base of an aldehydic musk aromachemical with a substantially nonvolatile, odorless amine, wherein the imine moiety of said Schiffs base compound is stable against oxidation to a carboxyl group or a mixture of said compounds; said Schiffs base compound being biodegradable over time to said aldehydic musk and said nonvolatile, odorless amine; as well as compositions, products, preparations or articles having improved aroma, fragrance or odor characteristics containing as active ingredient such compound or mixture of compounds; the aldehydic musks themselves, and methods for the preparation of the Schiff bases and methods of imparting fragrance characteristics to substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: Flexitral, Inc.
    Inventor: Luca Turin
  • Publication number: 20090111895
    Abstract: High-level disinfectant formulations and sporicidal formulations suitable for use as chemical disinfection and sterilization mediums comprising a dialdehyde, a carboxylate salt in amount of from about 3 weight percent to about 20 weight percent, and the balance water. The formulations are useful for disinfecting and sterilizing medical instruments and medical equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Zhu, Yvonne Tran, Kaitao Lu, Xiaolan Chen, Harriet Chan-Myers
  • Publication number: 20090076136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease accompanying an abnormality in an amount of insulin or insulin response, an insulin-mimetic action agent, a food, beverage, or feed, an agent for enhancement of glucose uptake into a cell, and an agent for inducing differentiation into an adipocyte, each comprising as an effective ingredient at least one compound selected from the group consisting of specified compounds having an insulin-mimetic action, derivatives thereof, and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Tatsuji ENOKI, Eiji Kobayashi, Kinuko Ogawa, Yoko Kudo, Masashige Tanabe, Hiromu Ohnogi, Hiroaki Sagawa, Ikunoshin Kato
  • Publication number: 20090018211
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting of COX2 and inflammation by administering a hydroxybenzaldehyde.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Muraleedharan G. Nair, Mulabagal Vanisree, Ruby L. Alexander-Lindo, David L. DeWitt
  • Publication number: 20090012128
    Abstract: A microbicidal agent comprising as an effective ingredient at least one selected from the group consisting of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 5,7,4?-trihydroxy-3?,5?-dimethoxyflavone, 3-hydroxypyridine and vanillin, and a microbicidal composition comprising the microbicidal agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Yuuzou TSUCHIDA, Kotarou Tsuchida, Kunitomo Watanabe, Daisuke Sakurai, Mamoru Koketsu, Mitsuo Kawabe, Teruo Utsumi
  • Publication number: 20090004120
    Abstract: Provided are personal care products and compositions that comprise at least one preservative compound selected from the group consisting of phenoxyethanol, 2-phenyl ethanol, phenoxypropanol, 3-phenylpropanol and benzylalcohol, in a total concentration of 0.1 to 1% (w/w); and at least one preservative enhancer compound selected from the group consisting of 4-methylbenzaldehyde, heliotropine, vanilline, 4-hydroxybenzaldehye, 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3,5-dihydroxybenzaldehyde, and 4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzaldehyde, in a total concentration of 0.05 to 0.5% (w/w), in a cosmetically acceptable base. The composition does not contain certain classic bactericidal, fungicidal, sporicidal or preservative compounds. Further provided are methods of forming such compositions and products and the use of preservatives and preservative enhancers in such compositions and products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventor: Andreas Natsch
  • Publication number: 20080317835
    Abstract: Assays are preformed to determine nutrient deficiency levels in an individual to address the deficiencies and improve health and longevity. Nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products containing nanoencapsulated active ingredients are provided, in addition to dietary, exercise, sleep, and other lifestyle recommendations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Nazli Azimi, Mohammad Saeed Kharazmi
  • Publication number: 20080311233
    Abstract: Two phenolic compounds occurring in nature were useful in the control of some pests. Salicylaldehyde is a substance produced by some plants and some animals. A novel pest control agent is based on salicylaldehyde. It is active against caterpillars (larvae of butterflies and moths) as well as earthworms and molluscs. In combination with garlic extract it enhances the activity of such extract. An agent for the control of insects in agriculture comprises vanillin. The vanillin powder is solubilised in water for spraying onto insects infesting crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Yoram Tsivion
  • Publication number: 20080287441
    Abstract: Compounds having a formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, are provided, and are useful for the treatment of metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: Metabolex, Inc.
    Inventors: Zuchun Zhao, Xin Chen, Jianchao Wang, Hongbin Sun, Jack Shih-Chieh Liang
  • Patent number: 7432307
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the detection of transthyretin (TTR), retinol binding protein (RBP) and retinol complex formation. The methods and compositions described herein also provide for the screening of modulators of retinol-RBP-TTR complex formation. Furthermore, the methods and compositions provide for therapeutic agents for the treatment and/or prevention of age-related macular degeneration and/or dystrophies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Sirion Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan L. Mata, Kenneth Widder, Jay Lichter
  • Publication number: 20080221221
    Abstract: Use of 2-bromo-isovanillin in the preparation of an anticancer medicament and/or radio- and chemotherapy sensitizing medicament is disclosed. The medicament for the treatment of cancers and/or for radio- and chemotherapy sensitization comprising 2-bromo-isovanillin as active ingredient provided herein has the following features: (1) low toxicity, without evident adverse effects; (2) significant therapeutic effect, with remarkable proliferation inhibiting and pro-apoptotic effects in tumor cells; (3) a broad-spectrum anticancer activity; (4) suitable to be used in combination with antimetabolites, to enhance the effects and meanwhile lower the toxicity, and also to reduce multi-drug resistance; (5) convenient and safe administration, the main route being oral.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Pingkun Zhou, Yuqian Yan, Lin Wang, Jianli Sui
  • Publication number: 20080220103
    Abstract: Provided is a method of treating a fungal infection on an animal epidermis, nail or hair, or in an orifice of an animal. The method comprises contacting the fungus infection with a composition comprising an antifungal botanical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Jay Birnbaum, Thomas Blake, Mahmoud Ghannoum, Steven Vallespir
  • Patent number: 7390837
    Abstract: Germicidal compositions containing phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds, or mixtures of phenylmalonaldehyde-type compounds and phthalaldehydes, and methods of using such compositions for killing bacteria, disinfection, or sterilization, are disclosed. In one aspect, a germicidal composition may include a diluent, and a germicidal compound having the formula: wherein Ar is an aryl group that is selected from the group consisting of phenyl, 4-pyrimidinyl, and 2-(2-nitro-3-formyl-phenyl). In a further aspect, the composition may also include a germicidal efficacy enhancer such as isophthalaldehyde or a combination of isophthalaldehyde and terephthalaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter C. Zhu, Charles G. Roberts
  • Patent number: 7384646
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide antiseptic disinfectant, and cosmetics and toiletries, medicine or food containing the same, which enhance the antibacterial activity that 1,2-alkanediol originally have against a broad range of strains by compounding 1,2-alkanediol with 5-10 carbons and a certain fragrance component. The present invention relates to an antiseptic disinfectant, and cosmetics and toiletries, medicine or food containing the same, which include 1,2-alkanediol with 5-10 carbons, and one or more materials selected from a group of citral, geraniol, nerol, perillaldehyde, ?-terpineol, dodecanol and L-carvone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Mandom Corporation
    Inventors: Aki Kobayashi, Hiroya Okamoto, Fumihiro Okada
  • Publication number: 20080118591
    Abstract: The invention relates to bactericidal formulations that come into contact with human body, particularly wash formulations including liquid soaps, comprising perfume ingredients active against gram-negative bacteria. Such compositions contact the target site, for example the skin surface, only for a short time, usually not longer than 30 seconds. Therefore the antibacterial action has to be of the bactericidal type and rapid. Furthermore, the bactericidal activity has to be sufficiently high to ensure an effect even when applied to wet substrates that will dilute the bactericidal formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventor: Andreas Natsch
  • Patent number: 7176243
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating movement of eukaryotic cells with migratory capacity. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating movement of CaR receptor expressing cells of hematopoietic, neural, epithelial, endothelial, or mesenchymal origin, in a specific site in a subject. The foregoing are useful, inter alia, in the treatment of conditions characterized by a need to modulate migratory-cell movement associated with specific sites in a subject. Specific sites include sites of inflammation and modulation of migratory-cell movement is movement away from an agent source, or repulsion. The invention also relates to methods for manipulating hematopoeitic progenitor cells and related products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignees: The General Hospital Corporation, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark C. Poznansky, David T. Scadden, Ivona T. Olszak, Edward M. Brown
  • Patent number: 7056537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of abating hydrogen sulfide gas emitted by or generated in landfills. Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to contacting hydrogen sulfide gas with Fuller's earth or other carrier materials and metals such as silver, copper, iron, zinc or mixtures thereof, and other components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Aceto Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Weschler
  • Patent number: 6984389
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving a treatment outcome comprising administering a heat shock protein (HSP) preparation or an ?-2-macroglobulin (?2M) preparation with a non-vaccine treatment modality. In particular, an HSP preparation or an ?2M preparation is administered in conjunction with a non-vaccine treatment modality for the treatment of cancer or infectious diseases. In the practice of the invention, a preparation comprising HSPs such as but not limited to, hsp70, hsp90 and gp96 alone or in combination with each other, noncovalently or covalently bound to antigenic molecules or ?2M, noncovalently or covalently bound to antigenic molecules is administered in conjunction with a non-vaccine treatment modality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: University of Connecticut Health Center
    Inventor: Zihai Li
  • Patent number: 6949682
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cinnamaldehyde derivatives inhibiting growth of tumor cell and regulating cell cycle, the method for preparation and the pharmaceutical composition thereof. The cinnamaldehyde derivatives of the present invention can be effectively used as a cell cycle regulator or a cancer cell growth inhibitor, since it has an ability to regulate cell cycle by holding the cells in G2/M stage of the cell division and has activity to inhibit cancer cell growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology
    Inventors: Byoung-Mog Kwon, Kwang-Hee Son, Dong Cho Han, Sangku Lee, Jong Han Kim, Sung-Gyu Choi, Mi-Young Lee, Sun Bok Jeon
  • Patent number: 6949586
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic hepatoprotective pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of trans-tetracos-15-enoic acid (TCA) and Apocynin (APO), the present invention also relates to a method of treatment for hepatotoxicity in mammals and humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2005
    Assignee: Council of Scientific Research
    Inventors: Sukhdev Swami Handa, Om Parkash Suri, Vishwa Nath Gupta, Krishan Avtar Suri, Naresh Kumar Satti, Vikram Bhardwaj, Bupinder Singh, Bal Krishan Chandan
  • Patent number: 6903239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fluorinated benzaldehydes, to a process for preparing them and also to the use of the fluorinated benzaldehydes for preparing active ingredients, especially in medicaments and agrochemicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Bayer Chemical Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Karen Peilstöcker, Albrecht Marhold
  • Patent number: 6838106
    Abstract: This invention relates to a warming composition for food and drink or for oral care preparations which produces an excellent and long-lasting warming effect and causes no or little irritation to mucous membranes, a flavor composition for food and drink or for oral care preparations which comprises the warming composition, and beverages or oral care preparations which contain the warming composition or the flavor composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Takasago International Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroyasu Kumamoto, Tatsuo Kitamura