Plural Carboxamide Groups Or Plural C=o Groups Bonded Directly To The Same Nitrogen Patents (Class 514/616)
  • Patent number: 8729293
    Abstract: The invention relates to Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivatives; compositions comprising an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative; and methods for treating or preventing an inflammatory disorder comprising the administration of an effective amount of a Fatty Acid Acetylated Salicylate Derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Jean E. Bemis, Jesse J. Smith
  • Patent number: 8729130
    Abstract: Novel solid forms of tacedinaline (4-(acetylamino)-N-(2-aminophenyl)benzamide), including crystalline tacedinaline Forms A, B, and D, a novel crystalline tacedinaline TFA salt, and amorphous tacedinaline, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline tacedinaline Forms A, B, and D, the novel crystalline tacedinaline TFA salt, and/or amorphous tacedinaline, and methods of treating various conditions by administering those novel solid forms, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: The Broad Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Holson, Florence F. Wagner, G. Patrick Stahly
  • Publication number: 20140135334
    Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an aldehyde-based biocidal compound, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Bei Yin, Freddie L. Singleton
  • Publication number: 20140135401
    Abstract: The present invention provides arachidonic acid (AA) analogs and compositions containing those analogs as active agents for use in analgesic treatments. Various methods of manufacturing the inventive compounds are provided and pharmaceutical formulations, including injectable and oral dosages, are described. Certain analogs are additionally useful as antipyretic compositions and in related fever reducing treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: CYTOMETIX, INC.
    Inventors: Lane Brostrom, John R. Falck
  • Publication number: 20140128378
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a class of peptide Compounds for prevention, alleviation or/and treatment of refractory Status epilepticus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: UCB Pharma GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas STÖHR
  • Publication number: 20140128377
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a class of peptide Compounds for prevention, alleviation or/and treatment of refractory Status epilepticus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: UCB Pharma GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas STÖHR
  • Publication number: 20140128463
    Abstract: Disclosed are amide compounds, preparation method and uses thereof, specifically, the compounds represented by formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Q, X and n are defined as in the description. Also disclosed are a method for preparing the compounds of formula I, a composition containing the compounds, and the uses of the same in the preparation of medicaments for regulating blood lipid and/or preventing gallstone. The compounds of formula I disclosed in the present invention have stability in vitro, good solubility in the pharmaceutical organic solvents and favorable bioavailability in animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicants: China State Institute of Pharmaceutic Industry, Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry
    Inventors: Zhenpeng Yu, Gouping Wang, Zhen Zhang, Minyu Liu, Xiaoling Huang, Ying Liu, Lin Xiao, Li Cai, Xuejun Wu, Yifang Deng, Mianli Pan, Renhai Chen, Shenrong Tang, Quanhai Liu
  • Patent number: 8716345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of the 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase Type 1 enzyme and their use in treatment of non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity, lipid disorders, metabolic syndrome, central nervous system disorders, and diseases and conditions that are related to excessive glucocorticoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: AbbVie Inc.
    Inventors: R. Scott Bitner, Kaitlin E. Browman, Michael E. Brune, Steven Fung, Peer B. Jacobson, Lynne E. Rueter, Marina I. Strakhova, Jiahong Wang, Jyoti R. Patel, Qi Shuai, James T. Link, Jeffrey J. Rohde, Jurgen Dinges, Bryan K. Sorensen, Martin Winn, Hong Yong, Vince S. Yeh
  • Patent number: 8716284
    Abstract: The present invention provides adamantyl-diamide derivatives of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are as defined herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and pharmaceutical compositions and methods using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: H. Lundbeck A/S
    Inventors: Hermogenes N. Jimenez, Guiying Li, Dario Doller, Michel Grenon, Andrew D. White, Gil Ma, Maojun Guo
  • Patent number: 8716343
    Abstract: A class of topomimetic calixarene-based peptide mimetics is described. Calixarene-based peptide mimetics have various biological activities such as, for example, bactericidal activity, antiangiogenic activity, and/or antitumor activity. Methods of use and methods of designing calixarene-based peptide mimetics are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Kevin H. Mayo, Thomas R. Hoye, Xuemei Chen
  • Patent number: 8716530
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods of use of facially amphiphilic polyaryl and polyarylalkynyl polymers and oligomers, including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical uses of the polymers and oligomers as antimicrobial agents and as antidotes for hemorrhagic complications associated with heparin therapy. The present invention also discloses novel facially amphiphilic polyaryl and polyarylalkynyl polymers and oligomers, compositions of the novel polymers and oligomers, including pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of designing and synthesizing the facially amphiphilic polyaryl and polyarylalkynyl polymers and oligomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The Trustess of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: William F. DeGrado, Dahui Liu, Gregory N. Tew, Michael L. Klein
  • Publication number: 20140121279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dipeptide enkephalin analogues of Formula (I) and their tautomers, ionic forms and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and their use in medicine, in particular as opioid agonists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Pfizer Limited
    Inventor: Dafydd Rhys Owen
  • Publication number: 20140121278
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a galectin-1-targeting compound in a therapeutically effective composition for treating cancer. In an aspect, a galectin-1-targeting compound is OTX-008. Also disclosed herein are methods of making and using such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventor: KEVIN H. MAYO
  • Patent number: 8709513
    Abstract: Disclosed are suspension concentrate compositions comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition, (a) from about 0.1 to about 50% of one or more carboxamide arthropodicides that are solid at room temperature; ( b) from 0 to about 50% of one or more biologically active agents other than the carboxamide arthropodicides; (c) from about 20 to about 70% of water; (d) from about 10 to about 70% of one or more water-immiscible liquid compounds; and (e) from about 1 to about 55% of a surfactant component having a dispersing property. This invention also relates to a method for controlling an arthropod pest comprising diluting said suspension concentrate composition with water, optionally adding an adjuvant to form a diluted composition, and contacting the arthropod pest or its environment with an effective amount of said diluted composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: E I du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Oliver Walter Gutsche, Isaac Billy Annan, Hector Eduardo Portillo
  • Patent number: 8704001
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering an NMDA glycine-site antagonist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig E. Masse
  • Publication number: 20140107134
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, clathrate, or prodrug thereof wherein X, Y, A, Z, L and n are defined herein. These compounds are useful as immunosuppressive agents and for treating and preventing inflammatory conditions and immune disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.
    Inventors: Yu Xie, Mats Holmqvist, Jerome Mahiou, Mitsunori Ono, Lijun Sun, Shoujun Chen, Shijie Zhang, Jun Jiang, Dinesh Chimmanamada, Chih-Yi Yu
  • Patent number: 8697729
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions for modulating the function of transcription factors, especially transcription factors that recruit epigenetic regulators (histone modifying enzymes) to specific DNA promoters. The targeted transcription factors include but are not limited to the myocyte enhancing factor (MEF2), the forkhead/winged helix transcription factor FOXP3 and the transcription factor GATA3. Also disclosed are small molecule modulators of MEF2 and its associated factors that include but not limited to histone deacetylases (HDACs), p300/CBP and Cabin1 and the therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Lin Chen, Nimanthi Jayathilaka, Aidong Han, Nicos Petasis
  • Patent number: 8691875
    Abstract: Novel solid forms of tacedinaline (4-(acetylamino)-N-(2-aminophenyl)benzamide), including crystalline tacedinaline Forms A, B, and D, a novel crystalline tacedinaline TFA salt, and amorphous tacedinaline, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline tacedinaline Forms A, B, and D, the novel crystalline tacedinaline TFA salt, and/or amorphous tacedinaline, and methods of treating various conditions by administering those novel solid forms, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Broad Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Holson, Florence F. Wagner, G. Patrick Stahly
  • Publication number: 20140094457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention is also directed to a method of treating a genetic disease caused by premature termination codons, or other conditions that render messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) susceptible to nonsense mediated RNA decay, in a subject. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting nonsense mediated RNA decay and/or induction of autophagy. The present invention also relates to a method of identifying inhibitors of nonsense mediated RNA decay and/or inducing autophagy. The present invention further relates to a method of inhibiting nonsense mediated RNA decay and/or induction of autophagy in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Lawrence B. Gardner, Timothy J. Cardozo, Leenus Martin
  • Publication number: 20140094521
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a new compound which is effective in treating blood cancer, particularly multiple myeloma, and which is also effective in suppressing an SP cell, i.e. Side Population Cell, which is a cause of recurrence of cancer. The compound according to the present invention is a novel compound which has the specific benzylamine structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKUSHIMA
    Inventors: Daisuke Tsuji, Kohji Itoh, Akira Otaka, Akira Shigenaga, Masahiro Abe, Masahiro Hiasa
  • Publication number: 20140093513
    Abstract: The invention relates to new methods of modulating cholesterol by inhibiting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) with fatty acid derivatives; and new methods for treating or preventing a metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid derivative. The present invention is also directed to fatty acid bioative derivatives and their use in the treatment of metabolic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Catabasis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill C. Milne, Michael R. Jirousek, Chi B. Vu
  • Patent number: 8686045
    Abstract: Methods and compounds for treating neurological and other disorders are provided. Included is the administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound having binding and/or modulation specificity for a TrkB receptor molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Frank M. Longo, Stephen M. Massa
  • Patent number: 8686044
    Abstract: An amide derivative represented by the following Formula (1) is provided as an amide derivative showing a significantly excellent effect for a pest control action. In the following Formula (1), A represents a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, or the like, and K represents a non-metal atomic group necessary for forming a cyclic linking group derived from benzene or a heterocyclie. X represents a halogen atom or the like; n represents an integer of from 0 to 4. R1 and R2 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or the like. T represents —C(=G1)-Q1 or —C(=G1)-G2Q2, and G1 to G3 each represent oxygen atoms or the like. Q1 and Q2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or the like. Y1 and Y5 each represent a halogen atom or the like, Y2 and Y4 each represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and Y3 represents a C2-C5 haloalkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc.
    Inventors: Yumi Kobayashi, Hidenori Daido, Hiroyuki Katsuta, Michikazu Nomura, Hidetaka Tsukada, Atsushi Hirabayashi, Yusuke Takahashi, Yoji Aoki, Atsuko Kawahara, Yasuaki Fukazawa, Mai Hirose
  • Patent number: 8680151
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating or preventing disease or injury to a human patient or biological material undergoing ischemic or hypoxic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
    Inventors: Fuqiang Ruan, Edward A. Wintner, Thomas L. Deckwerth
  • Patent number: 8680152
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using compounds that are inhibitors of cysteine proteases, in particular, of both cathepsins S and K and optionally further cathepsins B and/or L in treating bone cancer. The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds for treating bone cancer and bone cancer pain, especially the pain associated with metastasis. A single compound can be used to ameliorate the pain, the injury to bone, while also reducing tumor growth, the risk of metastasis and/or invasiveness of the cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Virobay, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Booth
  • Publication number: 20140080905
    Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of androgen receptor-positive breast cancer in a subject, for example a female subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: GTx, Inc.
    Inventors: James T. Dalton, Mitchell S. Steiner, Ramesh Narayanan, Sunjoo Ahn
  • Publication number: 20140073662
    Abstract: The invention relates to substituted carbo- and heterocyclic spiro compounds of the formula Ia which inhibit thiol proteases, to processes for their preparation and to the use thereof as medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Sanofi
    Inventors: Manfred SCHUDOK, Michael WAGNER, Armin BAUER, Anna KOHLMANN
  • Publication number: 20140073611
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platform of using zebrafish in screening candidates for treating and/or preventing myopia and keratoconus disease. The disclosure is mainly based on that Lumican, one of several SLRPs, plays an important role in the regulation of fibrillogenesis or the genes affecting the size of eyeballs in zebrafish, in addition to playing an important role in clinical myopia. Therefore, the disclosure uses the established zebrafish model to further identify the drugs affecting the expression of lumican and collagen fibrillogenesis, and/or the regulation of eyeball size. These drugs are potential candidates for treating myopia and/or keratoconus disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: I-Jong Wang, Wei-Ting Ho, Ting-Hsuan Chiang, I-Tsen Lin
  • Patent number: 8669286
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a feed composition and method of affecting the carcass composition by increasing the lean mass, reducing the fat mass, and/or reducing the percent fat mass comprising SARM compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: James T. Dalton, Duane D. Miller, Jeffrey D. Kearbey
  • Publication number: 20140066399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to topical preparations containing N-palmitoyl-vanillamide having hyperalgesic activity. In particular, the invention relates to N-palmitoyl-vanillamide for use in the treatment of pathologies selected from: post-herpetic neuralgia, neuralgia of trigeminus, occipital neuralgia, dental neuralgia, glottopharyngeal neuralgia, uremic neuralgia, diabetic neuralgia, headache of different origin, neuropathic itch, neurogenic itch, uremic itch, vulvodinia, vulvar vestibulitis, ano-rectal pain and itch, balano-preputial pain and itch, painful urogenital disorders of dogs and cats, psoriasis-associated pruritus and pain, itching skin diseases (e.g. atopic dermatitis) in the human and veterinary field, muscular pain, pain of the tendon, osteoarthritis associated pain in humans, dogs and cats; painful eye diseases in the human and veterinary field, inflammatory pathologies of the oral cavity in the human and veterinary field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: EPITECH GROUP S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Luciano De Petrocellis, Sabatino Maione, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Maria Federica Della Valle
  • Publication number: 20140066515
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a class of peptide compounds for treating diseases associated with hyperexcitability. The present invention is also directed to the use of a class of peptide compounds for treating diseases associated with dysfunction of an ion channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: UCB Pharma GmbH
    Inventors: Cara Heers, Thomas Stoehr, Bettina Beyreuther
  • Patent number: 8664440
    Abstract: A method for preparing Aliskiren and intermediate thereof, which comprises the following steps: reacting 4-bromo-1-methoxy-2-(3-methoxypropoxy)benzene with magnesium isopropyl chloride and n-BuLi to obtain the compound of formula XXII; reacting the product of methylsulfonylation of the compound of formula XIX with anhydrous LiBr to obtain the compound of formula XXI; obtaining the intermediate of Aliskiren shown as formula XV by reacting the compound of formula XXII with the compound of formula XXI in an ether as the solvent and in the presence of a catalyst containing iron; then reacting the compound of formula XV with the compound of formula VII to obtain the compound of formula XXIII, following removing R1 from the amino group and obtaining Aliskiren shown as formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Zhejiang Tianyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Yongjun Tu, Yi Zhang, Rongde Cheng, Lingchao Peng
  • Publication number: 20140057984
    Abstract: Methods for preconditioning and/or providing neuroprotection to the animal central nervous system against the effects of ischemia, trauma, metal poisoning and neurodegeneration, including the associated cognitive, behavioral and physical impairments. Patients diagnosed with, or at risk for, certain diseases or disorders that are associated with risk for cerebral ischemia may benefit, e.g., those at risk for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, corticobasal degeneration, Wilson's disease or stroke or those patients having head or spinal cord injury. Intranasal therapeutic agents are administered to the upper third of the nasal cavity to bypass the blood-brain barrier and access the central nervous system directly to avoid unwanted and potentially lethal side effects. Therapeutic agents include those substances that interact with iron and/or copper such as iron chelators, copper chelators, and antioxidants. A particular example of such therapeutic agents is the iron chelator deferoxamine (DFO).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: HealthPartners Research Foundation
    Inventors: William H. Frey II, Sameul Scott Panter, Leah Ranae Bresin Hanson
  • Publication number: 20140051763
    Abstract: The present invention comprises methods and pharmaceutical compositions for intranasal delivery of effective amounts of DFO directly to the CNS, in particular the brain treatments that inhibit GSK3b in patients with psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD and schizophrenia. In addition a treatment composition is disclosed which comprises DFO and in certain embodiments combines DFO with one or more of the psychotropic drug types, i.e., antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and antidepressants. Moreover, a treatment for treating impairment of neural plasticity through inhibition of GSK3b is provided as well as prevention of apoptosis of cells through inhibition of GSK3b.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: HealthPartners Research Foundation
    Inventors: Leah Ranae Bresin Hanson, William H. Frey, II
  • Publication number: 20140051685
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating a patient suffering from a metabolic disorder such as the metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, or prediabetes, and the metabolic sequale of these diseases including cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, renal and hepatic diseases, comprising the step of: administering to a patient suffering from the metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, or prediabetes a pharmaceutical composition comprising (1) at least one compound that stimulates an increase in central dopaminergic neuronal activity level in the subject, and (2) at least one compound that stimulates a decrease in central noradrenergic neuronal activity level in the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Anthony H. Cincotta
  • Publication number: 20140051678
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are inhibitors of the activity of Complex III of the mitochondrial electron transport chain and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds alone or in combination with other active agents. The present invention further relates to use of the compounds of the invention as medicaments or as agrochemicals where their properties as inhibitors of the mitochondrial respiration is of benefit. More particularly the present invention relates to the use of the compounds of the invention in a method of treating and/or preventing cancers presenting tumor-initiating cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: STEMERGIE BIOTECHNOLOGY SA
    Inventors: Virginie Clement-Schatlo, Thomas Fessard, Riccardo Cribiu
  • Publication number: 20140050775
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for systemic and local delivery of biologically active molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Egen, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Slobodkin, Richard Congo, Majed Matar, Jason Fewell, Khursheed Anwer, Brian Jeffery Sparks
  • Publication number: 20140051762
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to compounds and methods useful in modulating angiogenesis and methods of treating or preventing diseases associated with angiogenesis by administering a polycationic compound. The present invention relates to methods of use and compositions for inhibiting angiogenesis-mediated disorders in mammals including animals and humans. Additionally, this invention relates to the combined use of polycations with other anti-angiogenesis agents for the treatment of different angiogenesis-mediated disorders. Additionally, those polycationic compounds can be used with various anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic agents as well as with radio-therapeutic agents in cancer patients to prevent and treat tumor growth and metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Shaker Mousa, Dahui Liu
  • Publication number: 20140051716
    Abstract: There is provided a compound which is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable ester, amide, solvate or salt thereof, for use in: (I) treating or preventing a pathological condition associated with excess fibrin deposition and/or thrombus formation; and/or (II) potentiating the degradation of fibrin deposits and preventing such deposits associated with pathological conditions or which may lead to such conditions, wherein the HDAC inhibitor, and the dose thereof, is as described in the description. There is also provided valproic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for use in improving or normalizing endogenous fibrinolysis impaired by local or systemic inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Cereno Scientific AB
    Inventors: Pia Larsson, Niklas Bergh, Sverker Jern
  • Publication number: 20140039059
    Abstract: The use of substances capable of inhibiting one or more enzymes of the histone deacetylase family (histone deacetylase inhibitors) for the therapeutic treatment of Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative syndromes (polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia or idiopathic myelofibrosis) is described. The dosage of the above-mentioned substances is significantly lower than that normally used for the care of other tumour syndromes and may be from 10 to 150 mg/day/patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: ITALFARMACO SPA
    Inventors: Tiziano Oldoni, Paolo Mascagni, Alessandro Rambaldi, Tiziano Barbui
  • Patent number: 8642656
    Abstract: A class of topomimetic calixarene-based peptide mimetics is described. Calixarene-based peptide mimetics have various biological activities such as, for example, bactericidal activity, antiangiogenic activity, and/or antitumor activity. Methods of use and methods of designing calixarene-based peptide mimetics are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Kevin H. Mayo, Thomas R. Hoye, Xuemei Chen
  • Publication number: 20140031370
    Abstract: A compound represented by Formula (1): The compound can be used as insecticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Kei Yoshida, Takeo Wakita, Hiroyuki Katsuta, Akiyoshi Kai, Yutaka Chiba, Kiyoshi Takahashi, Hiroko Kato, Nobuyuki Kawahara, Michikazu Nomura, Hidenori Daido, Junji Maki, Shinichi Banba
  • Publication number: 20140011882
    Abstract: Disclosed are 5-nitrobenzoate derivatives of Formula I, and the preparation method therefor, wherein R is referred to hydrogen (H), unsubstituted, mono-substituted, di-substituted or tri-substituted benzoyl moiety. 5-Nitrobenzoate derivatives of Formula I do not affect the platelet aggregation, possesses the inhibitory activity related to the tumor cell-induced platelet aggregation (TCIPA), and further specifically inhibits podoplanin-induced platelet aggregation. Therefore, 5-nitrobenzoates of the invention are applicable in its therapeutic use as the novel therapeutic agent in preventing tumor metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: CHANG GUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: CHING-PING TSENG, PEI-WEN HSIEH, YAO-WEN CHANG
  • Patent number: 8623338
    Abstract: The invention concerns a methionine-derived peptidomimetic represented by the following general formula (II): R?X—C(O)—NH— with X=alkyl or alkyloxy (C1-C4); R??H The invention also concerns a composition for preventing or fighting cutaneous disorders associated to a mitochondrial dysfunction, and the use of a methionine-derived peptidomimetic as a cosmetic agent for protecting and/or stimulating the mitochondria of cutaneous cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Exsymol S.A.M.
    Inventor: Marie-Christine Seguin
  • Publication number: 20140005048
    Abstract: Disclosed is a solid arthropodicide composition comprising by weight (a) from 0.3 to 100% of a particulate component comprising particles of a solid carrier infiltrated with a mixture comprising (i) one or more carboxamide arthropodicides and (ii) a surfactant constituent; (b) from 0 to 50% of a surfactant component having dispersing and wetting properties; and (c) from 0 to 99.7% of one or more additional formulating ingredients. Also disclosed is a propagule contacted with a biologically effective amount of said composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company
    Inventors: OLIVER WALTER GUTSCHE, John Henry Green
  • Publication number: 20140005263
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for treatment and inhibition of a male subject having an Androgen Decline in Aging Male (ADAM)-associated condition, for example sexual dysfunction, decreased sexual libido, erectile dysfunction, hypogonadism, sarcopenia, osteopenia, osteoporosis, an alteration in cognition and mood, depression, anemia, hair loss, obesity, muscle loss, dry eye, memory loss, benign prostate hyperplasia and/or prostate cancer, by administering to the subject a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) compound and/or its analog, derivative, isomer, metabolite, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, pharmaceutical product, hydrate, N-oxide, pro-drug, polymorph, crystal, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: James T. Dalton, Duane D. Miller, Donghua Yin, Yali He
  • Patent number: 8618174
    Abstract: The invention relates to a combination comprising the renin inhibitor of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: William Hewitt, Daniel L Vasella, Randy L Webb
  • Patent number: 8618171
    Abstract: Encapsulated oil-in-water type emulsion compositions, which comprise an acylamino acid alkylamide or an acylglutamine alkyl ester, an oily base, a polar solvent and water, do no exhibit coalescence of the dispersed phase, and can be produced by a simple method without resort to a special apparatus, are excellent in stability with time, do not impart an uncomfortable feeling during application, are excellent in a sensory feeling that satisfies both a moisturizing feeling and an emollient feeling, and are excellent in appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuki Ueyama, Tatsuya Hattori
  • Patent number: 8618173
    Abstract: Novel aromatic compounds of formula (I): wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, R1, R2, R5, G1, G2, Q1, Q2, Y1, Y2, Y3 and Y4 are as defined in claim 1; or a salt or N-oxide thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
    Inventors: Andre Denis Stoller, Pierre Joseph Marcel Jung, Christopher Richard Ayles Godfrey, William Lutz, Peter Maienfisch, Werner Zambach
  • Patent number: 8617595
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of aliskiren or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and wherein the active ingredient is present in an amount of more than 46% by weight based on the total weight of the oral dosage form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Petra G Rigassi-Dietrich, Martin Schmid