Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140235635 | SYNTHESIS AND USE OF KINASE INHIBITORS - An improved synthesis of a class of inhibitor of Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) is provided, wherein use of an expensive palladium-based catalyst is reduced and reaction yields and product purities are improved. Two key reactions of coupling of aryl halides with anilines are optimized with the surprising discovery that the palladium-based catalyst can be dispensed with entirely in one of the reactions. The invention also provides the use of the FAK-inhibitory compounds in the treatment of inflammatory and immune disorders and of arthritis. | 08-21-2014 |
20130203725 | METHOD TO TREAT SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER - A method for treatment of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that does not respond to first-line treatment or that progresses following cessation of first-line organoplatinum chemotherapy is provided that includes the administration of picoplatin, optionally in conjunction with a regimen of best supportive care. Multiple doses of picoplatin can be administered. The picoplatin can also treat SCLC that has metastacized to the brain. | 08-08-2013 |
20130202690 | ENCAPSULATED PICOPLATIN - The invention provides an encapsulated unit dosage form for picoplatin that is adapted for oral administration of the picoplatin containing a substantially dry powder with about 20 to 55 wt % picoplatin in the physical form of a picoplatin particulate wherein an average picoplatin particle diameter is less than about 10 microns. The picoplatin particles are dispersed within the powder of the formulation which includes a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. | 08-08-2013 |
20130183433 | STABILIZED PICOPLATIN ORAL DOSAGE FORM - The invention provides an oral dosage form for the anti-cancer drug picoplatin comprising a core and a coating, the dosage form being free of redox- active metal salts. The core of the tablet is a substantially dry powder comprising about 10 to 60 wt % picoplatin wherein the pieoplatin is a particulate of less than about 10 microns average particle diameter, about 40-80 wt % of a filler comprising a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate, and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. The dosage form can further include a dispersant. | 07-18-2013 |
20120196858 | METHOD OF PROMOTING APOPTOSIS AND INHIBITING METASTASIS - The invention provides a method of promoting apoptosis in tumor cells, which can result in inhibiting tumor growth, or inhibiting tumor metastasis, or promoting tumor apoptosis, or any combination thereof, by administration of an effective amount of a focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor. The inhibitor is a small molecule organic compound. Accordingly, the focal adhesion kinase inhibitor can be used in the treatment of tumors, such as malignant cancer. For example, administration of effective amounts of the FAK inhibitor PND-1186 has been found to inhibit tumor cells in murine models for breast and ovarian cancer. | 08-02-2012 |
20120156199 | USE OF PICOPLATIN TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with 5-FU and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. | 06-21-2012 |
20120148661 | HIGH BIOAVAILABILITY ORAL PICOPLATIN ANTI-CANCER THERAPY - The invention provides a method of treatment of cancer, wherein a individual doses of picoplatin, each of less than about 200 mg picoplatin content, the individual doses having high oral bioavailability, are administered to a patient in need thereof. The oral bioavailability can be greater than about 50%, or greater than about 75%, or greater than about 90%, depending upon the particular dosage form and dosing regimen used. The invention provides a quasi-metronomic dosing schedule including drug dosing intervals and drug intermission intervals, optionally including fasting periods prior to and following administration of each individual dose of picoplatin. | 06-14-2012 |
20120123121 | SYNTHESIS OF PICOPLATIN - An improved method for the synthesis of the anticancer drug picoplatin is provided. Condensation of a tetrachloroplatinate salt (TCP), such as potassium tetrachloroplatinate, and 2-picoline, in a solvent, is catalyzed by the presence of oxygen, such as in air, and additionally catalyzed by the presence of a Pt | 05-17-2012 |
20120122825 | USE OF PICOPLATIN TO TREAT PROSTATE CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer involving substantially as concurrent administration of picoplatin and docetaxel. Prednisone may also be administered. Dosages and dosing regimens are provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20110269943 | RADIOLABELED ANNEXINS - Radiolabeled annexin and modified annexin conjugates useful for imaging vascular thrombi are described. Methods for making and using such radiolabeled annexin conjugates are also provided. | 11-03-2011 |
20110053879 | PICOPLATIN AND AMRUBICIN TO TREAT LUNG CANCER - A method for treatment of lung cancer comprising administration of picoplatin and amrubicin, or comprising radiation therapy and picoplatin is provided. A use of picoplatin in conjunction with amrubicin for treatment of lung cancer is provided. The lung cancer can be SCLC or NSCLC. The cancer can be resistant or refractory to treatment or that progresses following cessation of first-line organoplatinum chemotherapy. The treatment can include the administration of picoplatin and amrubicin, optionally in conjunction with a regimen of best supportive care. Multiple doses of the drug or drug combination can be administered. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052581 | USE OF PICOPLATIN AND CETUXIMAB TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with cetuximab, 5-FU, and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. The invention also provides a use of picoplatin in conjunction with cetuximab, 5-FU, and leucovorin for treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. The invention further provides kits adapted for administration of picoplatin in conjunction with cetuximab. Also, methods for determining dosage regimens for patients afflicted with a cancer comprising EGFR are provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110052580 | USE OF PICOPLATIN AND BEVACIZUMAB TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with bevacizumab (AvastinĀ®) and optionally, with 5-FU and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. The invention also provides a use of picoplatin in conjunction with bevacizumab and, optionally, 5-FU and leucovorin, for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. | 03-03-2011 |
20110033528 | STABILIZED PICOPLATIN ORAL DOSAGE FORM - The invention provides an oral dosage form for the anti-cancer drug picoplatin comprising a core and a coating, the dosage form being free of redox-active metal salts. The core of the tablet is a substantially dry powder comprising about 10 to 60 wt % picoplatin wherein the picoplatin is a particulate of less than about 10 microns average particle diameter, about 40-80 wt % of a filler comprising a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate, and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. The dosage form can further include a dispersant. | 02-10-2011 |
20100310661 | ORAL FORMULATIONS FOR PICOPLATIN - The invention provides formulations for the organoplatinum anticancer drug picoplatin. Self emulsifying compositions, stabilized nanoparticulate compositions, solid dispersions, and nanoparticulate suspensions in oils are provided, along with methods for preparation of the formulations. The formulations can provide improved oral availability of picoplatin relative a to a simple solution of picoplatin such as in water or normal saline solution and can be used in combination therapy. | 12-09-2010 |
20100260832 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention provides a method to treat ovarian cancer by the administration of effective amounts of picoplatin and doxorubicin. | 10-14-2010 |
20100215727 | STABILIZED PICOPLATIN DOSAGE FORM - Methods for stabilizing aqueous solutions of picoplatin are provided. Such stable, preferably aseptic solutions are particularly useful for preparing unit dosages of picoplatin for oral or intravenous administration, preferably in combination with at least one additional non-platinum anti-cancer agent. | 08-26-2010 |
20100178328 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR OVARIAN CANCER - The present invention provides a method to treat ovarian cancer by the administration of effective amounts of picoplatin and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin. | 07-15-2010 |
20100062056 | ENCAPSULATED PICOPLATIN - The invention provides an encapsulated unit dosage form for picoplatin that is adapted for oral administration of the picoplatin containing a substantially dry powder with about 20 to 55 wt % picoplatin in the physical form of a picoplatin particulate wherein an average picoplatin particle diameter is less than about 10 microns. The picoplatin particles are dispersed within the powder of the formulation which includes a substantially water-soluble, water-dispersible, or water-absorbing carbohydrate and an effective amount of up to about 5 wt % of a lubricant. | 03-11-2010 |
20090306034 | USE OF PICOPLATIN TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with 5-FU and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. | 12-10-2009 |
20090275549 | USE OF PICOPLATIN TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with 5-FU and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. | 11-05-2009 |
20090197854 | USE OF PICOPLATIN TO TREAT COLORECTAL CANCER - The invention provides a method of treatment of colorectal cancer by administration of the anti-cancer platinum drug picoplatin in conjunction with 5-FU and leucovorin in a variety of treatment regimens. Dosages, dosing schedules, and ancillary treatments are described. | 08-06-2009 |