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| 514100300 | Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or derivative | 46 |
| 20110118172 | METASTIN DERIVATIVE AND USE THEREOF - The invention provides a stable metastin derivative having excellent biological activities (a cancer metastasis-inhibiting activity, a cancer proliferation-inhibiting activity, a gonadotropin secretion-promoting activity, a sex hormone secretion-promoting activity, etc.). By replacing the constituent amino acids of metastin with specific amino acids in the metastin derivative of the present invention, the blood stability and solubility of the metastin derivative can be more improved, the gel tendency of the metastin derivative can be reduced, the pharmacokinetics of the metastin derivative can be improved, and the metastin derivative can exhibit an excellent cancer metastasis-inhibiting activity and cancer proliferation-inhibiting activity. The metastin derivative can also exhibit a gonadotropin secretion-inhibiting activity, a sex hormone secretion-inhibiting activity, etc. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110237493 | DIPEPTIDE LINKED MEDICINAL AGENTS - A non-enzymatically self cleaving dipeptide element is provided that can be linked to known medicinal agents via an amide bond. The dipeptide will spontaneously be cleaved from the medicinal agent under physiological conditions through a reaction driven by chemical instability. Accordingly, the dipeptide element provides a means of linking various compounds to known medicinal agents wherein the compounds are subsequently released from the medicinal agent after a predetermined time of exposure to physiological conditions. For example, the dipeptide can be linked to an active site of a drug to form a prodrug and/or the dipeptide may comprise a depot polymer to sequester an injectable composition comprising the complex at the point of administration. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110245147 | Activation of Peptide Prodrugs by HK2 - The invention provides novel peptide prodrugs that contain cleavage sites specifically cleaved by human kallikrein 2 (hK2). These prodrugs are useful for substantially inhibiting the non-specific toxicity of a variety of therapeutic drugs. Upon cleavage of the prodrug by hK2, the therapeutic drugs are activated and exert their toxicity. Methods for treating cell proliferative disorders are also featured in the invention. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110257076 | AMIDE BASED INSULIN PRODRUGS - Prodrug formulations of insulin and insulin analogs are provided wherein the insulin peptide has been modified by an amide bond linkage of a dipeptide prodrug element. The prodrugs disclosed herein have extended half lives of at least 10 hours, and more typically greater than 2 hours, 20 hours and less than 70 hours, and are converted to the active form at physiological conditions through a non-enzymatic reaction driven by chemical instability. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110275554 | COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to prodrugs of vascular disrupting agents comprising a vascular disrupting agent (VDA) associated with a MMP proteolytic cleavage site and to the use of such prodrugs in the targeted treatment of cancer. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275555 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DELTA-9-THC-AMINO ACID ESTERS AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION - Compositions of the formulae (I), (II) and (III); where R1, R2 and R3 are residues of amino acids such as, but not limited to, valine, sarcosine, leucine, glutamine, tryptophan, tyrosine, alanine and 4(4-aminophenyl)butyric acid or combination thereof, and salts thereof. Methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of treating any disease condition responsive to THC comprising administration of at least one these compositions in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier using a pharmaceutically acceptable formulation. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110288003 | AMIDE BASED GLUCAGON AND SUPERFAMILY PEPTIDE PRODRUGS - Prodrug formulations of glucagon superfamily peptides are provided wherein the glucagon superfamily peptide has been modified by the linkage of a dipeptide to the glucagon superfamily through an amide bond linkage. The prodrugs disclosed herein have extended half lives and are converted to the active form at physiological conditions through a non-enzymatic reaction driven by chemical instability. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110294718 | DIPEPTOID PRODRUGS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present application relates to prodrug derivatives of 2-amino-6-({[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]methyl}thio)-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile, processes for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and their use for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially of cardiovascular disorders. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294719 | DIPEPTOID PRODRUGS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present application relates to dipeptide-like prodrug derivatives of 2-amino-6-({[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-oxazol-4-yl]methyl}sulfanyl)-4-(4-{[2,3-dihydroxypropyl]oxy}phenyl)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile, processes for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and their use for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially of cardiovascular disorders. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120010124 | Cell Penetrating Peptide Conjugates for Delivering of Nucleic Acids into a Cell - The invention provides cell penetrating peptide-nucleic acid conjugates having the formula P-L-N, wherein P is a cell penetrating peptide, N is a nucleic acid, preferably an oligonucleotide and more preferably a siRNA, and L is a hydrophilic polymer, preferably a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based linker linking P and N together. Compositions, methods of use and methods for producing such conjugates are also disclosed. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120010125 | Methods, compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for treating anxiety and mood disorders - Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds having formula I are provided: | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120015866 | Prodrugs of Heteraromatic Compounds - The present invention relates to prodrugs of parent drug compounds containing heteroaromatic NH groups. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120094892 | PRODRUGS - The present invention relates to a prodrug comprising at least one cytostatic agent, wherein said prodrug is cleavable by prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a process for preparing said prodrug and a pharmaceutical composition containing said prodrug in a pharmaceutically effective amount, for use in the treatment of cancer. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120108494 | INHIBITORS OF INTRACELLULAR UROKINASE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention provides compositions comprising amiloride amino acid and peptide conjugates. Efficient methods are also provided for administering the compositions for treating cancer and for delivering an amiloride conjugate into cancer cells in a subject in need thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120135914 | ETOPOSIDE AND DOXORUBICIN CONJUGATES FOR DRUG DELIVERY - The invention relates to improvements in the field of drug delivery. More particularly, the invention relates to polypeptides having a hydrolyzable covalent bond to a therapeutic agent that includes, etoposide, etoposide 4′-dimethylglycine or doxorubicin. These polypeptide conjugates can be used as vectors to transport the podophyllotoxin derivative across the blood brain barrier (BBB) or into particular cell types such as ovary, liver, lung, or kidney. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds of the invention and to uses thereof in methods of treatment. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135915 | TREATMENT OF TRAUMATIC OR DEGENERATIVE NEUROLOGIC, OTOLOGIC, OR OPHTHALMOLOGIC DISEASES WITH TARGETED PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Described herein are compounds and methods for treating or preventing a neurologic, otologic, or ophthalmologic disease in a subject. Also described herein are compounds that can be used as therapeutics. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120178666 | PRODRUGS OF GUANFACINE - Prodrugs of guanfacine with amino acids or short peptides, pharmaceutical compositions containing such prodrugs and a method for providing therapeutic benefit in the treatment of ADHD/ODD (attention deficient hyperactivity disorder and oppositional defiance disorder) with guanfacine prodrugs are provided herein. Additionally, methods for minimizing or avoiding the adverse gastrointestinal side effects associated with guanfacine administration, as well as improving the pharmacokinetics of guanfacine are provided herein. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120270767 | Tumor Activated Prodrugs - The instant invention provides compositions comprising a prodrug, the prodrug comprising a therapeutically active drug; and a peptide selected from the group consisting of the sequences: Ser-Ser-Lys-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1); Gly-Lys-Ser-Gln-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2); and Gly-Ser-Ala-Lys-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3) wherein the peptide is linked to the therapeutically active drug to inhibit the therapeutic activity of the drug, and wherein the therapeutically active drug is cleaved from the peptide upon proteolysis by an enzyme having a proteolytic activity of prostate specific antigen (PSA). The invention further provides methods of making and using the claimed compositions. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120270768 | Tumor Activated Prodrugs - The instant invention provides compositions comprising a prodrug, the prodrug comprising a therapeutically active drug; and a peptide selected from the group consisting of the sequences: Ser-Ser-Lys-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:1); Gly-Lys-Ser-Gln-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:2); and Gly-Ser-Ala-Lys-Tyr-Gln (SEQ ID NO:3) wherein the peptide is linked to the therapeutically active drug to inhibit the therapeutic activity of the thug, and wherein the therapeutically active drug is cleaved from the peptide upon proteolysis by an enzyme having a proteolytic activity of prostate specific antigen (PSA). The invention further provides methods of making and using the claimed compositions. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120283166 | PEPTIDE PRODRUGS - Provided herein are a novel class of oligopeptides and prodrugs that include amino acid sequences containing cleavage sites for fibroblast activation protein (FAP). Also provided herein are methods of treating FAP related disorders, including cancer. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120322721 | DRY GROWTH HORMONE COMPOSITION TRANSIENTLY LINKED TO A POLYMER CARRIER - The present invention relates to dry compositions of rhGH polymer prodrug containing a lyoprotectant and, optionally, one or more than one excipient. Such compositions are stable for at least 1 year, when stored at 2-8° C. The invention further relates to methods of manufacturing said compositions, containers comprising such composition as well as a kit of parts. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130130967 | Method for Uses of Protein Precursors as Prodrugs - The present invention provides compositions useful as prodrugs and methods for making the same. The compositions include a fusion protein having a first delivery domain and a second protein precursor domain linked together via a linker sequence. The delivery domain is a protein capable of facilitating entry to a target cells via the endocytotic pathway, such as transferrin. The protein precursor is a prohormone or a profactor, such as proinsulin. Methods of this invention include the steps of selecting a protein suitable as the delivery domain, constructing a vector to encode the fusion protein, and expressing the fusion protein in a suitable expression host. Also disclosed is a method for targeted-delivery of prodrugs to livers and a method of reducing hepatic glucose production. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130150281 | POLYMERIC PRODRUG WITH SELF-IMMOLATIVE LINKER - A cascade carrier linked prodrug is described comprising a biologically active moiety and a masking group having at least one nucleophile and being distinct from the carrier. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130196897 | Glucosamine Pro-drug - To develop glucosamine (GlcN) pro-drugs with properties superior to the presently available GlcN products, we have synthesized derivatives with improved pharmaceutical properties. The synthesized derivatives include peptide-GlcN ester and amide conjugates where the peptide portion consists of one or more amino acids. One such compound is (5-amino-3,4,6-trihydroxyoxan-2-yl)methyl 2-(2-aminoacetamido)-3-methylbutanoate or glycine-valine-COO-GlcN (GV-GlcN).7 | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130203647 | DELIVERY OF HYDROPHILIC PEPTIDES - A composition comprises nanofibres for the delivery of a peptide across the blood brain barrier in a method of therapy of the human or animal body, wherein the nanofibres comprise a peptide conjugated to a lipophilic group. Further, a compound comprises a Dalargin or a derivative having one or more substituted, deleted or inserted aminoacyl units, and, conjugated to an aminoacyl group preferably via a side chain, a lipophilic group, optionally via a linker. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130210702 | Vitamin E Conjugates, and Their Uses as Antioxidants and Prodrug Delivery Vehicles - Tocopherol conjugates are disclosed that are useful as antioxidants or as pro-drug delivery vehicles. The conjugates are amphiphilic, and tend to localize at the interface between water domains and lipid domains. A prototype embodiment disclosed is an alpha tocopherol-linker-carnosine conjugate that has been designated VECAR. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130303435 | Smart Pro-Drugs of Serine Protease Inhibitors - The present invention relates to prodrugs of protease inhibitors, such as inhibitors of the proteosome, DPP IV, FAPα and the like. These“pro-inhibitors” are activated, i.e., cleaved, by an “activated protease” to release an active inhibitor moiety in proximity to a “target protease”. The identity of activating protease and target protease can be the same (such as pro-inhibitors being referred to as “Target-Activated Smart Protease Inhibitors” or “TASPI”) or different (e.g., “Target-Directed Smart Protease Inhibitors” or “TDSPI”). After activation of the pro-inhibitor, the active inhibitor moiety can self-inactivate by, e.g., intramolecular-cyclization or cis-trans isomerization. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140051623 | Bisphosphonate-Prodrugs - The present invention relates to a prodrug, comprising a pharmaceutically and/or diagnostically active compound, and one or more bisphosphonate groups, to a process for producing such a prodrug, and to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said prodrug, to be used for the treatment of bone-related disorders such as bone cancer. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140087991 | PEPTIDE PRODRUGS - Provided herein are a novel class of oligopeptides and prodrugs that include amino acid sequences containing cleavage sites for fibroblast activation protein (FAP). Also provided herein are methods of treating FAP related disorders, including cancer. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140087992 | BIS(FLUOROALKYL)-1,4-BENZODIAZEPINONE COMPOUNDS AND PRODRUGS THEREOF - Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) and/or salts thereof: | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140100154 | Prodrugs of Peptide Epoxy Ketone Protease Inhibitors - This disclosure features compounds that are useful as pro-drugs of epoxy ketone protease inhibitors. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140121152 | Active Agent Prodrugs with Heterocyclic Linkers - The embodiments provide prodrug compounds of Formulae I-XVII. The present disclosure also provides compositions, and their methods of use, where the compositions comprise a prodrug compound of Formulae I-XVII that provides controlled release of an active agent. Such compositions can optionally provide a trypsin inhibitor that interacts with the enzyme that mediates the controlled release of an active agent from the prodrug so as to attenuate enzymatic cleavage of the prodrug. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140148377 | Emetine Derivatives, Prodrugs Containing Same, And Methods Of Treating Conditions Using Same - Compounds are provided herein which are emetine derivatives that can be used as prodrugs which selectively undergo activation to release emetine in specific cellular conditions. In one aspect, a blocking group is incorporated onto the emetine molecule by the derivization of the N2′-position with moieties that can be selectively removed by hydrolysis in the cancer/tumor microenvironment. Such compounds are less cytotoxic than emetine and are substantially inactive in non-cancerous cells. In one aspect, the compounds described herein can be used for the treatment of metastatic and non-metastatic cancers, including, for example, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140162935 | Compositions Comprising Enzyme-Cleavable Oxycodone Prodrug - The embodiments provide Compound KC-8, N-1-[3-(oxycodone-6-enol-carbonyl-methyl-amino)-2,2-dimethyl-propylamine]-arginine-glycine-malonic acid, or acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. The present disclosure also provides compositions, and their methods of use, where the compositions comprise a prodrug, Compound KC-8, that provides controlled release of oxycodone. Such compositions can optionally provide a trypsin inhibitor that interacts with the enzyme that mediates the controlled release of oxycodone from the prodrug so as to attenuate enzymatic cleavage of the prodrug. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140171357 | VANCOMYCIN DERIVATIVES - The invention features vancomycin class compounds modified to be suitable for oral delivery or to possess increased antimicrobial potency, formulations for the oral administration of vancomycin class compounds, and synthetic methods for making vancomycin class compounds. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140179592 | Compounds - The present invention relates to compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, comprising a vascular disrupting agent (VDA) associated and a MMP proteolytic cleavage site. The compounds are useful in the treatment of cancer. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140213504 | Cyclodextrin-Based Polymers for Therapeutic Delivery - Described herein are CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, therapeutic delivery systems comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, compositions comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, dosage forms comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, and kits comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates. Also disclosed are methods of using (e.g., to treat a disorder) the CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, therapeutic delivery systems comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, compositions comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, dosage forms comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, and kits comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140243254 | Polymeric Hyperbranched Carrier-Linked Prodrugs - The present invention relates to water-soluble carrier-linked prodrugs of formula (I), wherein POL is a polymeric moiety, each Hyp is independently a hyperbranched moiety, each moiety SP is independently a spacer moiety, each L is independently a reversible prodrug linker moiety, m is 0 or 1, each n is independently an integer from 2 to 200 and each x is independently 0 or 1. It further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said water-soluble carrier-linked prodrugs and methods of treatment. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140287984 | POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL BASED PRODRUG OF ADRENOMEDULLIN AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to novel polyethylene glycol (PEG) based prodrug of Adrenomedullin, to processes for preparation thereof, to the use thereof for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, and to the use thereof for producing medicaments for treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially of cardiovascular, edematous and/or inflammatory disorders. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140315784 | Binding Inhibitors of the Beta. Transducin Repeat-Containing Protein - The present invention relates to compounds which bind to Beta Trans-ducin repeat-containing protein (PTrCP), and modulate the activity of 13TrCP. In particular, the invention relates to compounds which demonstrate optimised binding to PTrCP. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds as medicaments, specifically for the treatment of disorders associated with aberrant protein degradation, such as cancer. The preferred binding inhibitors are peptides derived from the motive DSGXXS, e.g. DEGFWE, DDGFWD and Succinyl-EGFWE. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150045281 | GLP-1 PRODRUGS - The invention relates to a GLP-1 prodrug of the general formula I: R1-(NHXaa1)-Xaa2-(OHis)-(GLP-1 peptide) (Formula I), wherein GLP-1 peptide is GLP-1(8-37) (SEQ ID NO: 1) or an analogue thereof having a maximum of nine amino acid changes as compared to GLP-1(8-37), R1 is lower alkyl, (NHXaa1) is an amino acid, Xaa2 is an amino acid, and (OHis) is a radical of imidazole-lactic acid; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide, or ester of the prodrug. The invention also relates to specific GLP-1 parent drugs of the general formula II: (HOHis)-(GLP-1 peptide) (Formula II), as well as specific intermediate products. The invention furthermore relates to a method of achieving release in vivo of an active and stabilised GLP-1 parent drug of the general formula II: (HOHis)-(GLP-1 peptide), by administering a GLP-1 prodrug; as well as to such GLP-1 prodrug, and such GLP-1 parent drug, respectively, for use as a medicament, in particular for use in the treatment and/or prevention of all forms of diabetes and related diseases. The prodrug may be used to alter the PK and/or absorption profile of the drug, for example to a desirable bell-shaped curve. The parent drug has a good biological activity, and is stabilised against degradation by DPP-IV. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150045282 | COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING DELTA-9-THC-AMINO ACID ESTERS AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION - Suppository, hot melt and ophthalmic formulations containing amino esters of the formulae (I), (II) and (III), where R1, R2 and R3 are residues of amino acids such as, but not limited to, valine, sarcosine, leucine, glutamine, tryptophan, tyrosine, alanine and 4(4-aminophenyl)butyric acid or combination thereof, and salts thereof. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150133364 | DIPEPTOID PRODRUGS AND THEIR USE - The present application relates to prodrug derivatives of 2-amino-6-({[2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl]methyl}thio)-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile, processes for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and their use for the manufacture of medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, especially of cardiovascular disorders. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150290292 | Treatment of Depression and PTSD - Depression and PTSD are treated by administration of hCG, or an hCG analog, or a prodrug or metabolite of hCG or an hCG analog, in an amount equivalent to a subcutaneous dose of 50-200 IU, preferably 120-170 IU, more preferably 140-160 IU, of hCG per day. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150297735 | CONJUGATES FOR TREATING DISEASES CAUSED BY PSMA EXPRESSING CELLS - The invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of pathogenic cell populations. In particular, the invention described herein pertains to the diagnosis, imaging, and/or treatment of diseases caused by PSMA expressing cells, such as prostate cancer cells, using compounds capable of targeting PSMA expressing cells. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150315226 | DISULFIDE MASKED PRODRUG COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to disulfide masked prodrug compounds, compositions and methods that are amenable to bioactivation by a reducing agent such as glutathione. Such disulfide based compounds, compositions, and methods can be useful, for example, in providing novel prodrugs for use as therapeutics. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150343083 | PEPTIDE-DRUG CONJUGATES - Peptide-drug conjugates comprising p-aminobenzyl carbamoyl or p-aminobenzolyl carbonate self-immolating linkers are disclosed. The peptide-drug conjugates comprise a peptide moiety that can be cleaved by cellular proteases, bound to the self-immolating linker, which linker is bound to a cytotoxic drug moiety. Upon cleavage of the peptide moiety, the linker self-immolates, releasing the cytotoxic drug in active form. Dimeric structures of the peptide drug conjugates comprising two molecules of cytotoxic drug per conjugate are also disclosed. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160002291 | Active Agent Prodrugs with Heterocyclic Linkers - The embodiments provide prodrug compounds of Formulae I-XVII. The present disclosure also provides compositions, and their methods of use, where the compositions comprise a prodrug compound of Formulae I-XVII that provides controlled release of an active agent. Such compositions can optionally provide a trypsin inhibitor that interacts with the enzyme that mediates the controlled release of an active agent from the prodrug so as to attenuate enzymatic cleavage of the prodrug. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160009713 | Prodrugs of Heteraromatic Compounds | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160058873 | Cyclodextrin-Based Polymers for Therapeutic Delivery - Described herein are CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, therapeutic delivery systems comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, compositions comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, dosage forms comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, and kits comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates. Also disclosed are methods of using (e.g., to treat a disorder) the CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, therapeutic delivery systems comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, compositions comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, dosage forms comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates, and kits comprising CDP-therapeutic peptide conjugates. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160058881 | PRODRUGS WITH PROLONGED ACTION - A prodrug derivative of a bioactive peptide (or polypeptide) is provided that exhibits prolonged half-life in serum and prolonged action in vivo, compared to the parent peptide or polypeptide. In some embodiments, the peptide is selected from the group consisting of glucagon, exendin-4, GLP-1, GLP-2, GIP, vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP), Pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide 27 (PACAP-27), peptide histidine methionine (PHM), oxyntomodulin, secretin, osteocalcin, growth hormone releasing hormone, as well as analogs, derivatives and conjugates. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160115147 | PRO-DRUG COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides neuronal gap junction blocking compounds according to formula (I) or a hydrate, solvate, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160144050 | PRODRUGS ACTIVATED BY CASPASE - Described are prodrug conjugates that release a chemotherapeutic agent upon activation by caspase, and methods using such prodrug conjugates to induce apoptosis, amplify apoptosis, and treat cancer. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160193347 | MULTI-TARGETED UBENIMEX PRODRUG DERIVATIVE AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF | 07-07-2016 |
| 20170232023 | PEPTIDE-DRUG CONJUGATES | 08-17-2017 |
| 20100317580 | CONJUGATES OF DISORAZOLES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES WITH CELL-BINDING MOLECULES, NOVEL DISORAZOLE DERIVATIVES, PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides conjugates of disorazoles and their derivatives with cell-binding molecules, such as peptides, proteins, hormones, blood proteins and antibodies. The present invention further provides novel disorazole derivatives and processes of manufacturing such conjugates and disorazole derivatives. These compounds can be used as medicaments for the treatment of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in mammals, in particular for the treatment of various tumors. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100323963 | CONJUGATES OF DISORAZOLES AND THEIR DERIVATIVES WITH CELL-BINDING MOLECULES, NOVEL DISORAZOLE DERIVATIVES, PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides conjugates of disorazoles and their derivatives with cell-binding molecules, such as peptides, proteins, hormones, blood proteins and antibodies. The present invention further provides novel disorazole derivatives and processes of manufacturing such conjugates and disorazole derivatives. These compounds can be used as medicaments for the treatment of physiological and/or pathophysiological conditions in mammals, in particular for the treatment of various tumors. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110003748 | Method of treatment and compositions of D-chiro inositol and phosphates thereof - The present invention relates to the use of D-chiroinositol or a phosphate thereof in combination with folate for the reduction or prevention of congenital deformations such as anorectal malformations, neural tube defects, cleft-lip, cleft palate, and other birth defects. The invention further relates to the use of D-chiroinositol or a phosphate thereof in quieting or preventing the sensitivity of breast tissue to estrogenic, progestogenic, and or anti-androgenic insult, whether from environmental, dietary, or medicinal sources. Co-therapies as well as combination products of D-chiro-inositol (or a phosphate thereof) with at least one of (a) a folate source and (b) one or more of an estrogenic substance, a progestogenic substance, and/or an antiandrogenic substance are also claimed. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110178012 | USE OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN ORALLY FOR THE TREATMENT OF OVERWEIGHT (OBESITY) ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH BLOOD TENSION, NON-INSULIN-DEPENDANT DIABETES, HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA, DYSLIPIDEMIAS AND LIPODYSTROPHY. - Human chorionic gonadotropin administered by intramuscular route is traditionally used for the treatment of sterility and cryptorchidism. After numerous tests performed, a compound to be administered orally—sublingual—has been developed with such drug to treat patients suffering from overweight associated with high blood tension, non-insulin-dependant diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemias and lipodystrophy. It was determined that hCG acts satisfactorily upon high blood tension, non-insulin-dependant diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemias and lipodystrophy. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20120058945 | NEUROPROTECTIVE IRON CHELATORS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING THEM - Novel iron chelators exhibiting neuroprotective and good transport properties are useful in iron chelation therapy for treatment of a disease, disorder or condition associated with iron overload and oxidative stress, e.g., a neurodegenerative or cerebrovascular disease or disorder, a neoplastic disease, hemochromatosis, thalassemia, a cardiovascular disease, diabetes, an inflammatory disorder, anthracycline cardiotoxicity, a viral infection, a protozoal infection, a yeast infection, retarding aging, and prevention and/or treatment of skin aging and skin protection against sunlight and/or UV light. The iron chelator function is provided by a 8-hydroxyquinoline, a hydroxypyridinone or a hydroxamate moiety. The neuroprotective function is imparted to the compound, e.g., by a neuroprotective peptide. A combined antiapoptotic and neuroprotective function is provided by a propargyl group. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120071408 | FORMULATIONS FOR ACHIEVING WEIGHT LOSS - A formulation of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) for promoting weight loss comprising reconstituted HCG in an amount sufficient to promote weight loss; at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of: vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12; and at least one dietary supplement selected from the group consisting of: an amino acid, inositol, choline chloride, and L-carnitine. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120088723 | SELECTIVE EP4 RECEPTOR AGONISTIC SUBSTANCE FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - This invention provides a medicament for the treatment of cancer, which cause a reduction of cancer. This invention relates to use of a compound which has inhibitory activities against prostaglandin E2 receptor (EP4 receptor) and is represented by the following general formula (I), (II), (III), or (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancer. The invention relates to a method for treatment of cancer comprising administering the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt to humans or animals. The compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or the pharmaceutical composition may be used in combination with one or more second active agents. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120202742 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THE SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MULTIPLE DRUGS - The invention relates to an drug delivery device and a method for delivering multiple drugs over a prolonged period of time. The drug delivery device has two or more unitary segments comprising a drug-permeable polymeric substance, wherein at least one of the segments further comprises a pharmaceutically active agent. The invention also relates to a method for the treatment of a benign ovarian secretory disorder in a female mammal, a method of contraception, and a method of relieving the symptoms associated with menopausal, perimenopausal and post-menopausal periods in a woman. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120283187 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A controlled release composition containing a physiologically active substance in high content, suppressing the initial excess release, and achieving a stable release speed over a long period of time is provided. A controlled release composition comprising (1) a physiologically active substance or salt thereof in an amount of about 14% (w/w) to about 24% (w/w) based on the total composition weight, (2) hydroxynaphthoic acid selected from the group consisting of 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid and 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid or salt thereof, and (3) a lactic acid polymer or salt thereof having a weight-average molecular weight of 15000 to 50000 in which the content of polymers having molecular weights of 5000 or less is about 5% by weight or less, wherein the molar ratio of said hydroxynaphthoic acid or salt thereof to said physiologically active substance or salt thereof is from 3:4 to 4:3. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120295848 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Present invention is to provide a sustained-release composition which contains a physiologically active substance in high content even when gelatin is not included, and suppresses its initial excessive release and, thus, can achieve a stable release rate over about one month. A sustained-release composition containing a lactic acid-glycolic acid polymer having a ratio or weight average molecular weight and number average molecular weight of about 1.90 or lower, or a salt thereof, and a physiologically active substance. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130012437 | LYTIC PEPTIDES HAVING ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE ACTIVITY AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER CELLS - Lytic peptides, including fusion peptides of lytic peptides conjugated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone or modified versions thereof to target luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptors, are disclosed. The lytic peptides show anti-proliferative activity against human prostate cancer cell lines, but are nontoxic to normal primary human prostate epithelial cells or to bone marrow stromal cells in co-culture. The lytic peptides have specificity for and anti-proliferative activity against prostate cancer tumor cells, and low toxicity for normal prostate cells, making the peptides useful in therapies for prostate cancer. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130157951 | Pharmaceutical Composition Containing Goserelin for In-Situ Implant - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition capable of forming in-situ implant comprising goserelin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, biodegradable polymer and a biocompatible organic solvent wherein the biocompatible organic solvent is miscible to dispersible in aqueous medium or body fluid. The present invention further provides a process for the preparation of pharmaceutical composition capable of forming in-situ implant. A kit containing composition for in-situ implant is provided comprising a first vial comprising a composition comprising a biodegradable polymer and a biocompatible organic solvent; wherein the biocompatible organic solvent is miscible to dispersible in aqueous medium or body fluid; and a second vial comprising goserelin acetate. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130165377 | PREVENTION OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT REDUCTION OF THE POLYMER, IMPURITY FORMATION AND GELLING IN POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Polymer and drug containing compositions and method of preparing such compositions are disclosed. The dispersed phase formulation has a polymer, a pharmaceutically or biologically active agent and a small fraction of low pKa acid additive. Stable, filter sterilizable, non-gelling solutions containing GnRH analogues at least at levels typically used in sustained release formulations and a method of increasing solubility of a high level of a GnRH analogue or a freeze-dried antgonist of GnRH in a polymer containing solution are also disclosed. The amount of the acid additive in the polymer solution is such that it is sufficient to increase the solubility of the high level of the GnRH analogue in the polymer solution without affecting the release characteristics of the microspheres prepared therefrom. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130252890 | 6,7-DIHYDRO-5H-BENZO[7]ANNULENE DERIVATIVES, PROCESS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF, PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS COMPRISING THEM, AND THE USE THEREOF FOR PRODUCTION OF MEDICAMENTS - The invention relates to selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERM) and methods of production thereof, use thereof for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases and use thereof for the production of medicinal products for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of bleeding disorders, osteoporosis, endometriosis, myomata, hormone-dependent tumours, for hormone replacement therapy and for contraception. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130274192 | MICROPARTICLES CONTAINING PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PEPTIDE, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed are microparticles containing physiologically active peptides, a method for preparing the same, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20150133382 | Method of Testing for Endometriosis and Treatment Therefor - The present invention relates to novel genetic markers associated with endometriosis and risk of developing endometriosis, and methods and materials for determining whether a human subject has endometriosis or is at risk of developing endometriosis and the use of such risk information in selectively administering a treatment that at least partially prevents or compensates for an endometriosis related symptom. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150297726 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE LIPID PRE-CONCENTRATE OF GNRH ANALOGUES AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition, comprising: a) at least one sorbitan unsaturated fatty acid ester having a polar head with at least two or more —OH (hydroxyl) groups; b) at least one phospholipid; c) at least one liquid crystal hardener which is free of an ionizable group and has a triacyl group with 15 to 40 carbon atoms or a carbon ring structure in a hydrophobic moiety; and d) at least one GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) analogue as a pharmacologically active substance, wherein said lipid pre-concentrate exists as a liquid phase in absence of aqueous fluid and forms into a liquid crystal in presence of aqueous fluid. The pharmaceutical composition is configured to enhance the sustained release of the pharmacologically active substance GnRH analogue. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150335714 | USE OF HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN TO INHIBIT DEVELOPMENT OR MINIMIZE SEVERITY OF CEREBRAL PALSY AND/OR ITS CO-MORBIDITIES - The invention described herein relates generally to the use of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or a subunit or variant thereof, in neurodevelopmental disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of hCG and related compounds as described herein for treating or reducing the likelihood of cerebral palsy and its co-morbidities in a patient or subject including a neonate, an infant or a child. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342958 | METHODS FOR TREATING GI TRACT DISORDERS - Provided herein are methods, compositions, and kits for the treatment of an enteric nervous system disorder. Such methods may comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a phenothiazine compound, a peripherally restricted dopamine decarboxylase inhibitor, and/or a peripherally restricted dopamine D2 receptor antagonist that does not substantially inhibit hERG channels. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160074320 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSTIONS COMPRISING KISSPEPTIN OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a peptide that stimulates the release of gonadotropins and sexual steroids. More specifically, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising kisspeptin, preferably in the kp-10 form, or derivatives thereof, for use in ovulation cycle inducing and/or infertility treatment programs. The formulations according to the present invention belong to two main groups: injectable solutions and implantable formulations. The injectable solutions according to the present invention can be divided into immediate release solutions and prolonged action solutions. The implantable formulations according to the present invention can be prepared using an RTV silicone elastomer, a rapid vulcanization silicone elastomer or a rapid vulcanization silicone elastomer with a release modulator. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160145300 | ARTIFICIAL DECAPEPTIDE, MEDICATION AND METHOD OF INDUCING BREEDING OF CRUSTACEANS - The present invention provides an artificial decapeptide for inducing the development of gonad in crustacean, a medication including the artificial decapeptide and a method of inducing the gonad development of crustacean. The method includes administrating an effective amount of an artificial decapeptide to a crustacean, thereby promoting gonad development of crustaceans, wherein the artificial decapeptide includes a sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160375090 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR SYNCHRONIZING TIME OF INSEMINATION IN GILTS - Methods and compositions for synchronizing the time of insemination in gilts are provided. More particularly, methods and compositions for synchronizing the time of insemination in gilts using a gonadotropin-releasing hormone and a hormone for synchronizing estrus are provided. | 12-29-2016 |
| 514100400 | Cetrorelix, leuprolide, or deslorelin utilizing | 12 |
| 20100249016 | METAL-BINDING COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREFOR - The invention provides a method of reducing the damage done by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in an animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing the concentration of a metal in an animal. These methods comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a metal-binding compound as further described in the application. The invention further provides a method of reducing the damage done by ROS to a cell, a tissue or an organ that has been removed from an animal. This method comprising contacting the cell, tissue or organ with a solution or medium containing an effective amount of a metal-binding compound of the invention. The invention further provides novel metal-binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the metal-binding compounds, and kits comprising a container holding a metal-binding compound of the invention. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249017 | USE OF CNP-22, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH PHYSALEMIN, AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Gly-Leu-Ser-Lys-Gly-Cys-Phe-Gly-Leu-Lys-Leu-Asp-Arg-Ile-Gly-Ser-Met-Ser-Gly-Leu-Gly-Cys-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquide buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Gly-Leu-Ser-Lys-Gly-Cys-Phe-Gly-Leu-Lys-Leu-Asp-Arg-Ile-Gly-Ser-Met-Ser-Gly-Leu-Gly-Cys-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249018 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING IMMUNE-RELATED DISORDER - The present invention relates to an immunoregulating agent comprising a peptide, a pharmaceutical composition and a method of preventing or treating immune-related disorder such as sever sepsis or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and the use of peptide for anti-inflammatory agent, an antibacterial agent, or an inhibiting agent of an immune cell apoptosis. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100267615 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT AND/OR PREVENTION OF A DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH VASCULAR LEAK - The present invention is directed to methods for treatment and/or prevention of a disease associated with vascular leak in a patient comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of SEQ ID NO: 1. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100279922 | Melanocortin Receptor Ligands - The present invention is directed to compounds according to formula, | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279923 | THERAPEUTIC APPLICATION OF KAZAL-TYPE SERINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - The subject of the present invention is, in the most general aspect, the therapeutic application of the Kazal-type serine protease inhibitor Infestin or domains thereof or modified Kazal-type serine protease inhibitors based on Infestin homologs, which prevent the formation and/or stabilization of three-dimensional arterial or venous thrombi by interfering with proteins involved in activation of the so-called intrinsic coagulation pathway. In particular the present invention relates to the use of said Kazal-type serine protease inhibitors or fragments thereof or modified Kazal-type serine protease inhibitors, in the treatment or prophylaxis of a condition or disorder related to arterial thrombus formation, i. e. stroke or myocardial infarction, inflammation, complement activation, fibrinolysis, angiogenesis and/or diseases linked to pathological kinin formation such as hypotonic shock, edema including hereditary angioedema, bacterial infections, arthritis, pancreatitis, or articular gout, Disseminated Intravasal Coagulation (DIC) and sepsis. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100279924 | PEPTIDES AND PEPTIDE DERIVATIVES AS WELL AS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING THE SAME - Therapeutic compositions can include modified peptides which are derived from the chain of the Bbeta(15-42)-fibrin fragment and wherein one or several of the amino acids of the sequence have been substituted by genetically encoded or not genetically encoded amino acids or peptidomimetics. They may exist as free peptides or as C-terminal derivative and/or being linked to a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-polymer, and have anti-inflammatory and/or endothelium stabilizing effects. Esters or amides may for instance be taken into consideration as C-terminal derivatives. Processes for production of the peptides and derivatives thereof are also described. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100292131 | BIOMARKERS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING, PREDICTING AND/OR PROGNOSING SEPSIS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides kits and methods for the diagnosis, prognosis and prediction of sepsis in a subject or for the differentiation between sepsis and SIRS in a subject, the method comprising(a) measuring the level of pro-hepcidin (pro-HEPC) in a biological sample taken from said subject, (b) measuring the level of at least one further biomarker selected from the group consisting of soluble TNF-receptor 2 (sTNFR2), Pentraxin-3 (PTX-3), Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor (MCSF), pro-Brain Natriuretic Protein (pro-BNP), one or more members of the Histone protein family, Procalcitonin (PCT) and c-Reactive Protein (CRP) in a biological sample from said subject, (c) using said measurements obtained in steps (a) and (b) to create a profile for said biomarkers and (d) comparing said profile with a reference biomarker profile obtained form a patient having SIRS or from a healthy subject. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100317564 | IMMUNOREGULATORY PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE - Peptides for the treatment of inflammation, and therapeutic uses and methods of using the same are disclosed. Peptides including a transducing sequence are effective for inhibiting cytokine activity and TNF-α secretion through interaction with toll-like receptors. Experiments are described illustrating the efficacy of the compounds in treating otitis media | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110053830 | METHODS FOR TREATING SEPTIC SHOCK - Methods for the treatment of septic shock are disclosed herein. The methods include the use of a therapeutically effective amount of inhibitory peptides that inhibit TLR activity. The peptides can be used with other agents for the treatment of septic shock. In one embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide is administered to a subject with septic shock, such as septic shock induced by an infection with gram negative bacteria. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110059885 | TREATMENT OF DISEASES AND CONDITIONS MEDIATED BY EICOSANOIDS - The method of the invention relates to an OmCI polypeptide or a polynucleotide encoding an OmCI polypeptide for the treatment of a disease or condition mediated by a leukotriene or hydroxyeicosanoid. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110077190 | Selective Caspase Inhibitors and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, IA, II, HA, III, or IHA and their pharmaceutical uses. Particular aspects of the invention relate to the use of those compounds for the selective inhibition of one or more caspases. Also described are methods where the compounds of Formula I, IA, II, IIA, III, or IIIA are used in the prevention and/or treatment of various diseases and conditions in subjects, including caspase-mediated diseases such as sepsis, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases). | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110082072 | Methods of Inhibiting Cell Death or Inflammation in a Mammal - In one aspect the present invention provides methods for inhibiting cell death or inflammation in a mammal, wherein the methods each include the step of administering to a mammal a Bcl protein in an amount sufficient to inhibit cell death or inflammation in the mammal. The invention also provides methods for identifying a Bcl protein that inhibits cell death or inflammation when administered to a mammal. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110143992 | Methods and Compositions Related to GHS-R Antagonists - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to GHS-R antagonists. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110143993 | ENDOTHELIAL BASEMENT MEMBRANE TARGETING PEPTIDE LIGANDS - Peptides that selectively bind to antigens exposed in vascular disease or dysfunction have been identified by biopanning a phage library. The ligands are useful when attached to a substrate to be in contact with endothelial surfaces, especially those where drug delivery is utilized, such as following angioplasty, with release from a drug delivery reservoir in a medical device such as a stent, or by administration intravenously in the form of nano or microparticles, although the peptides may also be used with other medical devices or substrates, for targeting or to increase adhesion to endothelial surfaces. The nanoparticle technology can be used to treat injured vasculature, a clinical problem of primary importance. The targeted nanoparticles are also useful in the treatment of other diseases and disorders such as oncologic and regenerative diseases and indications where neoangiogenesis is commonly observed. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110152169 | SPARC ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides methods of treating a mammal afflicted with an inflammatory disease, such as peritonitis, peritoneal adhesions or endometriosis, comprising the administration, intraperitoneal or otherwise, of a therapeutically effective amount of a SPARC polypeptide or a SPARC polypeptide-encoding isolated polynucleotide and a pharmacologic carrier. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152170 | Use of Procalcitonin (PCT) in Risk Stratification and Prognosis of Patients with a Primary, Non-Infectious Disease - Subject of the present invention are assays and in vitro methods for the in vitro diagnosis, prognosis and risk stratification of a patient having a primary, non-infectious disease, whereby the level of Procalcitonin (PCT) in a sample of a body fluid of the patient is indicative for the risk of the patient to contract a further disease or medical condition. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110183886 | MELANOCORTIN RECEPTOR LIGANDS - The present invention is directed to compounds according to formula, | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110190194 | PREPARATION AND COMPOSITION OF INTER-ALPHA PROTEINS FROM BLOOD - The present invention generally provides processes for purification of Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IαIp) and compositions thereof from blood. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190195 | MULTI-COMPONENT ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME AND THEIR USE FOR REDUCING OR PREVENTING OXIDATIVE STRESS - An antioxidant compound is disclosed. The compound is characterized by (a) a peptide including at least three amino acid residues of which at least two are cysteine residues, each having a readily oxidizable sulfhydryl group for effecting antioxidation; and at least two peptide bonds, each being cleavable by at least one intracellular peptidase; and (b) a first hydrophobic or non-charged moiety being attached to an amino terminal of the peptide via a first bond and a second hydrophobic or non-charged moiety being attached to a carboxy terminal of the peptide via a second bond, the first hydrophobic or non-charged moiety and the second hydrophobic or non-charged moiety are selected so as to provide the antioxidant compound with membrane miscibility properties for permitting the antioxidant compound to cross cellular membranes; wherein cleavage of the at least two peptide bonds by the at least one intracellular peptidase results in generation of a plurality of antioxidant species, each including one of the cysteine residues having the readily oxidizable sulfhydryl group and which is also active in effecting antioxidation, thereby providing for a plurality of different antioxidant species acting in synergy in exerting antioxidation. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110201542 | Myeloid Protein Activation of Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Hypoxic Pathway - Provided are methods to enhance healing of wounds and tissue, especially during or pursuant to psychological and/or physical stress and to protect tissue from deleterious effects associated with oxidative, psychological and/or physical stress, including but not limited to extreme exertion, ischemia, infarct, and damage associated with reperfusion of ischemic or transplanted tissues. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110237494 | USE OF PEPTIDIC VASOPRESSION RECEPTOR AGONISTS - The present invention relates to the use of novel compounds for the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of inter alia conditions associated with critical care as well as to a method for treatment of said conditions, wherein said compounds are administered. The compounds utilised are represented by the general formula (I), as further defined in the specification. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237495 | FUNCTIONAL METABOLOMICS COUPLED MICROFLUIDIC CHEMOTAXIS DEVICE AND IDENTIFICATION OF NOVEL CELL MEDIATORS - The invention relates to the use of microfluidic chemotaxis device to identify novel active compounds of the metabolome and methods to characterize their actions on cell motility. The invention also includes the active compounds of the metabolome identified by the methods and devices disclosed herein. The results from these in vitro experiments were then correlated with in vivo physiologic responses to identify the downstream effects and therapeutic value. Thus, the invention provides novel methods for treating or preventing second organ injury resulting from ischemia-reperfusion in a patient in need thereof The invention also provides methods of treating, preventing or ameliorating connective tissue degeneration in a patient in need thereof. The invention also provides methods of treating or preventing bone loss. In addition, the invention provides method for inducing bone regeneration in patients in need thereof or preventing bone loss in patients suspected to be in need thereof. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110237496 | ANTINECROTIC ACTIVITY OF ALPHA 1-ANTITRYPSIN - The present invention is related to the use of alpha-1-antitrypsin as an anti-necrotic agent. This invention provides a method for the treatment of tissue necrosis by administration of alpha-1-antitrypsin. This invention further provides methods for prophylactic treatment of tissue necrosis and for inhibition of tissue necrosis in culture by addition of alpha-1-antitrypsin. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110263482 | Complement inhibitors - The invention relates to complement inhibitors that inhibit both the classical and alternative complement pathways. In particular, the invention relates to complement inhibitors derived from the salivary glands of haematophagous arthropods that inhibit both the classical and alternative complement pathways. The invention also relates to the use of such complement inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of diseases. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110269666 | METHOD AND DRUG COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SEPTIC SHOCK HYPOTENSION - A method for treating septic hypotension, including administering at least one alpha-2 agonist or other sympatholytic, and at least one vasopressor. The alpha-2 agonist may be clonidine or dexmedetomidine, and the sympaholytic may be rilmelidine, monoxidine, alpha-methyldopa and alpha-methylparatyrosine. The vasopressor may be noradrenaline, adrenaline, vasopressin, angiotensin and phenylephrine. The method can include intravenous infusion of the patient with at least one inotrope such as dobutamine and phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Suitable inotropes include amrinone and milrinone. In a preferred embodiment, the alpha-2 agonist and the vasopressor are simultaneously administered. Also disclosed is a composition for treating septic shock hypotension which includes at least one alpha-2 agonist and at least one vasopressor. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110288004 | Viral Sequences and Uses Thereof - The invention features polypeptide and polynucleotide sequences based on the 134R sequence. In some embodiments, these sequences include a heterologous signal sequence, such as the myxoma virus T7 signal sequence. The invention also features methods for treating immunological disorders and neoplasms (e.g., cancer) using the polypeptides and nucleotides described herein. Finally, the invention features fusion proteins including the myxoma virus T7 signal sequence. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120015867 | THERAPEUTIC PEPTIDES AND METHOD - A polypeptide comprising one or more sequences derived from CDR2 or CDR3 of a TREM-1 protein, characterised by the ability to treat, ameliorate, or lessen the symptoms of conditions including sepsis, septic shock or sepsis-like conditions and IBD. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120046217 | TNF-alpha Antagonists Containing IGFBP5 - The present invention relates to: TNF-α antagonists containing IGFBP5 protein, variants thereof, or fragments thereof; and the use of the TNF-α antagonists. More specifically, the present invention relates to: a polynucleotide encoding the protein, variants thereof, or fragments thereof; a vector containing the polynucleotide; a transformant containing the vector; and a method for screening a therapeutic agent for TNF-α overexpression-related diseases by checking whether the mutual reaction thereof is facilitated after treating with candidates to the cell expressing the IGFBP5 protein, variants thereof, or fragments thereof, and the TNER1. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120058933 | SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES AND PEPTIDE MIMETICS - The present invention provides Parotid Secretory Protein peptides, nucleic acids encoding the peptides, and methods of using the peptides, and methods of screening GL13 mimetics. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120071394 | NOVEL POLYPEPTIDES AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a polypeptide having a biological activity of the Chemotaxis Inhibitory Protein of | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120077731 | AMINO ACID SEQUENCES DIRECTED AGAINST IL-6R AND POLYPEPTIDES COMPRISING THE SAME FOR THE TREATMENT OF IL-6R RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - The present invention relates to amino acid sequences that are directed against/and or that can specifically bind Interleukin-6 Receptor (IL-6R) with improved affinity and/or avidity, and/or that have an improved efficacy and/or potency, and which are capable of (partially, or preferably totally) blocking the IL-6/IL-6R interaction and/or inhibit signalization through IL-6, 1L-6R and/or the IL-6/IL-6R complex. The invention further relates to compounds or constructs, and in particular proteins and polypeptides, that comprise or essentially consist of one or more such amino acid sequences. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such amino acid sequences and polypeptides, to methods for preparing such amino acid sequences and polypeptides, to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, to compositions, and in particular to pharmaceutical compositions, that comprise such amino acid sequences, polypeptides, nucleic acids and/or host cells, and to uses of such amino acid sequences or polypeptides, nucleic acids, host cells and/or compositions, in particular for prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120088715 | MUTATED ANTITHROMBINS, A PROCESS FOR PREPARING THE SAME AND THEIR USE AS DRUGS - The present invention relates to the use of a composition including of at least a mutated antithrombin
| 04-12-2012 |
| 20120094893 | METHOD OF USING DIKETOPIPERAZINES AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING THEM - The invention provides a method of inhibiting the effects of platelet activating factor (PAF). For instance, a disease or condition mediated by PAF (particularly inflammation) can be treated or platelet aggregation can be inhibited. The invention also provides a method of inhibiting the production and/or release of interleukin 8 (IL-8) by cells. The effects of PAF and the production and/or release of IL-8 are inhibited according to the invention by a compound of the formula: | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120135916 | MONOMERIC AND DIMERIC FORMS OF ADIPONECTIN RECEPTOR FRAGMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - Methods are disclosed for determining progression of a condition, onset of a condition, or efficacy of treatment of a condition characterized by an adipocyte imbalance in a patient. In addition, methods are disclosed of treating diabetes, abnormal adipocyte activity, and insulin resistance using monomeric, homodimeric, and heterodimeric forms of certain C-terminal fragments of adiponectin receptor. In addition, methods of treating abnormal adipocyte activity, treating metabolic syndrome, causing insulin secretion, increasing insulin levels, inhibiting insulin degradation enzyme, treating Alzheimer's disease, treating cardiovascular disease associated with adiponectin levels, inhibiting ADAM-17 enzyme, inhibiting a protease, treating a condition associated with TNF-alpha, and treating a condition associated with HER2-neu are disclosed. Compositions, dosage forms, and kits are also disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120165244 | METHODS FOR BINDING LEWIS Y ANTIGEN - The present invention relates to a method for binding Lewis Y antigen of a subject, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of N-terminal lectin-like domain of thrombomodulin (TMD1), or its analogues. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120172285 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SPECIFIC MODULATION OF MCL-1 - A series of stapled BCL-2 family peptide helices were identified as able to target the survival protein MCL-I with high affinity and a subset with unprecedented selectivity. Agents and methods for selective pharmacologic neutralization of MCL-I are provided for drug discovery and therapeutic uses, including use in overcoming the apoptotic resistance of cancer and other diseases associated with impaired cell death. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120178667 | METHODS FOR TREATING SEPTIC SHOCK - Methods for the treatment of septic shock are disclosed herein. The methods include the use of a therapeutically effective amount of inhibitory peptides that inhibit TLR activity. The peptides can be used with other agents for the treatment of septic shock. In one embodiment, a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide is administered to a subject with septic shock, such as septic shock induced by an infection with gram negative bacteria. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120190610 | TETRANECTIN-APOLIPOPROTEIN A-I, LIPID PARTICLES CONTAINING IT AND ITS USE - A lipid particle comprising an apolipoprotein, a phosphatidylcholine and a lipid, such as a phospholipid, fatty acid or steroid lipid. In one embodiment the lipid particle comprises only one apolipoprotein. In one embodiment the lipid particle is consisting of one apolipoprotein, a phospholipid, a lipid, and a detergent. In one embodiment the lipid is a second phosphatidylcholine, wherein the first phosphatidylcholine and the second phosphatidylcholine differ in one or two fatty acid residues or fatty acid residue derivatives which are esterified to the glycerol backbone of the phosphatidylcholine. In one embodiment the apolipoprotein is selected from an apolipoprotein that has the amino acid sequence selected from SEQ ID NO: 01, 02, 06, 66, and 67, or is a variant thereof that has at least 70% sequence identity with the selected sequence. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120196789 | PEPTIDE BASED PEROXIDASE INHIBITORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention provides peptide-based peroxidase inhibitors having the formula AA | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120202733 | INHIBITION OF TREM RECEPTOR SIGNALING WITH PEPTIDE VARIANTS - Peptides are provided consisting of L- and/or D-amino acids and combinations thereof, which affect myeloid cells by action on the triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells (TREMs), including TREM-1 and TREM-2. The peptides act on the TREM/DAP-12 signaling complex. Also provided are lipid and sugar conjugated peptides comprising L- or D-amino acids. A method is provided of designing the peptides and lipid- and/or sugar-conjugated peptides comprising L- or D-amino acids. The disclosure relates to the therapy of various myeloid cell-related disease states involving the use of these peptides and compounds. The peptides and compounds are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of a disease or condition where myeloid cells are involved or recruited. The peptides of the present invention also are useful in the production of medical devices comprising peptide matrices (for example, medical implants and implantable devices). | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120214729 | COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING INFLAMMATION - The present invention relates to a composition containing Substance P for preventing or treating an inflammation. The composition containing Substance P according to the present invention exhibits the effect of decreasing leukocytes, neutrophils and hematopoietic stem cells in a blood, which are associated with the inflammation, and of increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines, regulatory T-lymphocytes, anti-inflammatory macrophages and the like, thereby terminating inflammatory response at an early stage, and is thus highly effective in preventing and treating the inflammation caused by a non-traumatic, traumatic, infectious or ischemic retinal injury. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120277142 | MODIFIED HUMAN TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR-1 POLYPEPTIDE OR FRAGMENT THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided is a modified human tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 polypeptide or a fragment thereof that binds to a tumor necrosis factor in vivo or ex vivo. The modified human tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 polypeptide or fragment exhibits improved ability to bind tumor necrosis factor and resistance to proteases. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120289452 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING NECROSIS - A method for treating and/or preventing cell necrosis and diseases associated therewith, comprising the inhibition of one or more elastase enzymes within said cells. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120302493 | Cyclic Peptides As G-Protein Coupled Receptor Antagonists - The invention relates to novel cyclic compounds which have the ability to modulate the activity of G protein-coupled receptors. The compounds preferably act as antagonists. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides cyclic peptidic and peptidomimetic antagonists of C5a receptors, which are active against C5a receptors on polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages. The compounds of the invention are both potent and selective, and are useful in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory conditions. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130005644 | CYCLIC AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS OF C5A RECEPTORS AND G PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS - The present invention relates to novel cyclic or constrained acyclic compounds which modulate the activity of G protein-coupled receptors and are useful in the treatment of conditions mediated by G protein-coupled receptors, for example, inflammatory conditions. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130005645 | APOE PEPTIDE DIMERS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising ApoE-derived peptide dimers. In particular, the ApoE peptide dimers of the invention comprise at least two ApoE mimetic domains and can comprise one or more protein transduction domains. Methods of treating various conditions, such as cancer, inflammatory conditions, and neurodegenerative diseases, by administering the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130065816 | ANALOGS OF PITUITARY ADENYLATE CYCLASE-ACTIVATING POLYPEPTIDE (PACAP) AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - This invention relates to novel analogs of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP), which are agonists for the PACAP/vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) receptors: PAC1, VPAC1 and VPAC2 receptors. These PACAP analogs can be used as prophylactic/therapeutic agents for a wide range of medical disorders, including (but not limited to) cancer and autoimmune disease. These PACAP analogs can be coupled to suitable radionuclides and used in the localization, diagnosis and treatment of disseminated cancers and metastatic tumors, or coupled to small molecule therapeutics and used as vectors for targeted drug delivery. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of one or more PACAP-like compounds of the invention either alone or in combination with one or more other prophylactic/therapeutic agents. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130079274 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING DYSREGULATED INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - In general, the present invention relates to a new use of lipopeptides or lipoprotein molecules, namely, for treating dysregulated inflammatory diseases. In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for use in treating dysregulated inflammatory diseases including SIRS, MODS and sepsis. For example, the MALP-2 molecule allows to treat sepsis. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130096048 | TREATMENT OF SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK USING GHRELIN AND GROWTH HORMONE - Methods are disclosed for treating sepsis and septic shock using a combination of ghrelin and growth hormone, and for using ghrelin to reduce organ and tissue injury and improve survival after combined radiation exposure and sepsis. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130096049 | THERAPEUTIC CONJUGATES - The invention concerns a novel antimicrobial peptide (AMP) polymer conjugate comprising at least one AMP, typically colistin, and a dextrin polymer wherein said dextrin polymer has a molecular weight between 5,000-60,000 g/mol and is modified by the additions of pendant groups which increase the stability of the conjugate and so delays its degradation thereby slowing the rate at which the AMP is released. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130109614 | ANTAGONISTS FOR DISEASES INDUCED BY CELLS WITH HIGH-AFFINITY ELR-CXC CHEMOKINE RECEPTOR PROTEINS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130109615 | METHODS FOR INHIBITING NECROSIS | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130150282 | LTBP2 AS A BIOMARKER FOR EVALUATING THE RISK OF DEATH IN A DISEASED SUBJECT - The application discloses methods for treating a subject presenting with one or more signs of an inflammatory condition, or methods for evaluating the risk of death within a year for a subject presenting with one or more signs of an inflammatory condition, based on measuring the quantity of LTBP2 in a sample from the subject; and kits and devices for measuring LTBP2 and/or performing said methods. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130150283 | SHORT PEPTIDES USEFUL FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY AND OTHER TISSUE DAMAGE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH NITRIC OXIDE AND ITS REACTIVE SPECIES - This invention discloses isolated short peptides comprising the amino acid sequence Cys-Glu-Phe-His (CEFH; SEQ ID NOS: 1 and 15) and analogs thereof as well as compositions comprising CEFH peptides and analogs thereof. The CEFH peptides disclosed herein are effective in mediating the denitration of 3-nitrotyrosines (3-NT) in cellular proteins thereby preventing tissue damage associated with excess nitric oxide (NO) and its reactive species. The CEFH peptides disclosed herein are useful in the treatment of ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and other disorders. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130157928 | NOCICEPTIN MIMETICS - The present invention relates to nociceptin peptide mimetics that have α-helical structures and bind to and modulate the opioid receptor-like-1 (ORL-1) receptor. The peptide mimetics are constrained cyclic nociceptin analogues which have either agonist or antagonist activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nociceptin peptide mimetics and methods of treating or preventing a disease or condition ameliorated by modulating the ORL-1 receptor are also described. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130172231 | COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SEPSIS OR SEPTIC SHOCK COMPRISING THE PEPTIDE ORIGINATED FROM THE SMAD6 - Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a Smad6-derived peptide as an active ingredient. Having ability to specifically bind to Pellino-1, the Smad6-derived peptide is effectively useful in the treatment of the sepsis mediated by excessively activated TLR. The peptide effectively reduces the expression of inflammatory cytokines, protects cells from sepsis-induced apoptosis, and exhibits high bacterial clearance in animal models of sepsis. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130178412 | DIHYDROXYPROPLY-CYSTEINE PEPTIDE AND AGENT CONTAINING THIS PEPTIDE - The invention relates to a S-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-cysteine peptide which has two long-chain fatty acids bonded in the form of esters at the dihydroxypropyl group, and which has the following sequence: | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130203648 | Preparation of Recombinant Human Plasma Phospholipid Transfer Protein (PLTP) From the Milk of Transgenic Animals - The invention relates to obtaining a preparation of recombinant human PLTP from the milk of a transgenic animal containing in its genome one or more copies of a transgene comprising a polynucleotide coding for human PTLP, placed under transcriptional control of a promoter permitting its specific expression in the cells of the mammary glands of said animal. The recombinant human PLTP preparation obtained can be used in the prevention or treatment of septic shock. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130203649 | INHIBITORS OF TLR SIGNALING BY TARGETING TIR DOMAIN INTERFACES - TIR-domain decoy peptides and TIR domain peptides are disclosed, as well as methods of using the peptides in the regulation of toll-like receptor (TLR) activation and signaling. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130203650 | POLYPEPTIDES DERIVED FROM ALPHA-1 ANTITRYPSIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides comprising the amino acid sequence of residues 378-413 of | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130217616 | CHIMERIC INHIBITOR MOLECULES OF COMPLEMENT ACTIVATION - The present invention relates to novel chimeric molecules of ficolin-associated polypeptides, such as fusion polypeptides for the use in the treatment of conditions associated with inflammation, apoptosis, autoimmunity, coagulation, thrombotic or coagulopathic related diseases. The present invention further relates to nucleic acid molecules encoding such fusion polypeptides, vectors and host cells used in the production of the fusion polypeptides. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130225477 | Oral Lactoferrin in the Treatment of Severe Sepsis - The present invention relates to lactoferrin for use in the treatment of severe sepsis. In particular, the present invention relates to methods of effectively treating sepsis, in particular, severe sepsis, by administering orally a composition of lactoferrin (LF). More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of treating prophylactically or therapeutically sepsis, in particular, severe sepsis, by administering orally a composition of lactoferrin to patients with an APACHE II score ≦25, in particular <25. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225478 | PEPTIDES BASED ON THE TRANSMEMBRANE DOMAIN OF A TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR (TLR) FOR TREATMENT OF TLR-MEDIATED DISEASES - Peptides are provided that are capable of inhibiting cell activation mediated by a Toll-like receptor (TLR) selected from TLR 1, 2, 4 or 6, said peptide comprising a sequence consisting of, or found within, the sequence of the transmembrane domain of a TLR selected from TLR 1, 2, 4 or 6 and optionally cytoplasmic and extracellular regions flanking the transmembrane domain. These peptides as well as pharmaceutical composition comprising them are useful for the treatment of TLR-mediated disease. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225479 | Methods and Compositions for Treating Inflammation - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating inflammation and inflammatory disorders in a subject, by administering an effective amount of KSHV-Orf63 and/or active peptides and/or fragments thereof. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130231273 | SHORTENED TETRANECTIN-APOLIPOPROTEIN A-1 FUSION PROTEIN, A LIPID PARTICLE CONTAINING IT, AND USES THEREOF - Herein is reported a shortened tetranectin-apolipoprotein A-I fusion protein and a lipid particle comprising the shortened tetranectin-apolipoprotein A-I fusion protein as well as uses thereof. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130244926 | MEDICAMENT FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT AND/OR IMPROVEMENT OF SEPSIS - A medicament for therapeutic treatment and/or improvement of sepsis in a patient with severe sepsis accompanied with one or more organ dysfunctions, wherein a value of International Normalized Ratio (INR) of a plasma specimen obtained from said patient is more than 1.4, which comprises thrombomodulin as an active ingredient. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130252878 | COMPOSITION CONTAINING PEPTIDE LIGAND THAT BONDS WITH CXCR2 FOR TREATING INFECTIVE AND INFLAMMATORY DISEASES - A therapeutic agent for treating an infectious or inflammatory disease, a pharmaceutical composition for treating an infectious or inflammatory disease, and a method of using a pharmaceutical composition are provided. The pharmaceutical composition includes a peptide ligand that binds with CXCR2 as an active component. The active component can be useful in preventing and treating infectious and/or inflammatory diseases, including sepsis and septic shock by promoting the removal of bacteria by phagocytosis, suppressing an inflammatory response, and suppressing the apoptosis of immune cells. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130296223 | USE OF THYMOSIN ALPHA FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEPSIS - The present invention provides methods for preventing, treating, or reducing the severity of sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, and including infections of more complex etiology. The invention involves the administration of an alpha thymosin peptide regimen. In certain embodiments, the alpha thymosin peptide regimen is scheduled or timed with respect to potential, expected and/or diagnosed sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. In certain embodiments, the patient is immunodeficient or immunecompromised, and/or the patient is hospitalized or scheduled for hospitalization, such that the regimen of alpha thymosin peptide peptide helps to protect the patient from, or reduce the severity of, sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140005096 | METHODS OF TREATING INFLAMMATION | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140057829 | Citrullinated Histone H3 (Cit H3) in Septic Shock - Methods of diagnosing sepsis, severe sepsis, or septic shock and predicting prognosis in subjects with septic shock, based on levels of citrullinated histone H3 (Cit H3) in the subject, e.g., in a sample comprising serum (e.g., whole blood, serum, or plasma), cerebrospinal fluid, urine, saliva, or peritoneal fluid from the subject. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140073555 | USE OF MULTIVALENT SYNTHETIC LIGANDS OF SURFACE NUCLEOLIN FOR TREATING CANCER OR INFLAMMATION - A method for treating disorders involving deregulation of cell proliferation and/or angiogenesis comprising the administration of an effective amount of a multivalent synthetic compound comprising a support on which at least 3 pseudopeptide units are grafted, said compound being of formula (I). | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140121153 | NOVEL POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention relates to an isolated polypeptide comprising (a) the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 21; or (b) an amino acid sequence that is at least 95% identical to SEQ ID NO: 21, and to therapeutic treatments based thereon. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140194342 | Peptide-Based Peroxidase Inhibitors and Methods of Using Same - The present invention provides peptide-based peroxidase inhibitors having the formula AA | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140194343 | CTRP6 WHICH CAN BE USED AS THERAPEUTIC AND PROPHYLACTIC AGENT FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES - [Problem] The topic of the present invention is the elucidation of the biological function of CTRP6 and its application. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140206598 | MOLECULE FOR TREATING AN INFLAMMATORY DISORDER - The invention provides a L19 source as a medicament, preferably for preventing or treating an inflammatory disorder in an individual. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140249072 | COMPLEMENT FACTOR B ANALOGS AND THEIR USES - The invention provides polypeptides comprising a complement factor B analog. The invention also provides various complement factor B analogs including complement factor B analogs comprising a mutation of a free cysteine amino acid and related methods, nucleic acids and vectors. These complement factor B analogs and related methods, nucleic acids and vectors can be used to modulate a complement pathway or for the study and/or treatment of various conditions or diseases related to a complement pathway. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140287985 | NOVEL USES OF ELAFIN - The invention relates to novel uses of the polypeptide elafin, and/or homologues, derivatives or fragments thereof having inhibitory activity against leukocyte elastase for the prevention and treatment of medical conditions like SIRS. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140287986 | TEMPLATE-FIXED PEPTIDOMIMETICS AS INHIBITORS OF FPR1 - Novel template-fixed β-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula (I): cyclo[P | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140309158 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMMUNOMODULATION - The invention relates to methods and reagents for the treatment of immunological diseases. In particular, the invention relates to isoforms of the C4b-binding protein (C4BP) lacking beta chains as well as to fragments and peptides derived thereof and to the uses of these polypeptides for the treatment of immunological diseases such as immunoinflammatory disease, sepsis, an autoimmune disease, transplant rejection, graft-versus-host disease and a hypersensitivity disease. Moreover, the invention relates also the use of factor H for the treatment of immunological diseases. In addition, the invention relates to tolerogenic dendritic cells obtained using the C4BP isoform lacking beta chain, the peptides and fragments thereof and factor H and to the therapeutic uses of said cells. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140315785 | METHODS RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE AND INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - The invention includes methods of neuroprotection, inducing release of neurotrophic factors, inhibiting the over-activation of innate immune cells, attenuating the toxin-induced death and/or damage of tissues, reducing inflammation, treating an inflammation-related condition, and inhibiting NADPH oxidase, that includes contacting or administering an effective amount of at least one compound of the invention that include: valproic acid, sodium butyrate, and salts thereof; opioid peptides; a peptide comprising the tripeptide GGF; and morphinans, such as naloxone, naltrexone, 3-hydroxy-morphinan and dextromethorphan. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140323389 | METHODS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING DISORDERS BY INCREASING BIOAVAILABILITY OF IRON AND RELATED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION - The present disclosure relates to methods of treating, ameliorating or preventing a disorder comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition to a subject in need thereof, which composition contains a lipocalin mutein or a fragment or a variant thereof capable of increasing the bioavailability of iron in the subject. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140336104 | ACTH PROPHYLACTIC TREATMENT OF RENAL DISORDERS - Provided herein are methods for prophylactic treatment of renal disorders comprising administration of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), or fragment, analog, complex or aggregate thereof, or any combination thereof, to an individual suspected of having, predisposed to, or at risk of developing a renal disorder | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140336105 | Anti-Inflammatory Peptides And Use Thereof - Anti-inflammatory peptides and pharmaceutical compositions including lysine, alanine, leucine and/or valine for treating inflammatory conditions and uses thereof. Anti-inflammatory peptides for treating IgE-mediated allergies and inflammatory conditions caused by a microbial infection including but not limited to sepsis. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150011458 | SELECTIVE CASPASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I, IA, II, HA, III, or IHA and their pharmaceutical uses. Particular aspects of the invention relate to the use of those compounds for the selective inhibition of one or more caspases. Also described are methods where the compounds of Formula I, IA, II, IIA, III, or IIIA are used in the prevention and/or treatment of various diseases and conditions in subjects, including caspase-mediated diseases such as sepsis, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative disease (e.g. multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases). | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150011459 | SHORTENED TETRANECTIN-APOLIPOPROTEIN A-1 FUSION PROTEIN, A LIPID PARTICLE CONTAINING IT, AND USES THEREOF - Herein is reported a shortened tetranectin-apolipoprotein A-I fusion protein and a lipid particle comprising the shortened tetranectin-apolipoprotein A-I fusion protein as well as uses thereof. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150024994 | USE OF THYMOSIN ALPHA FOR THE TREATMENT OF SEPSIS - The present invention provides methods for preventing, treating, or reducing the severity of sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock, including bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, and including infections of more complex etiology. The invention involves the administration of an alpha thymosin peptide regimen. In certain embodiments, the alpha thymosin peptide regimen is scheduled or timed with respect to potential, expected and/or diagnosed sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. In certain embodiments, the patient is immunodeficient or immunocompromised, and/or the patient is hospitalized or scheduled for hospitalization, such that the regimen of alpha thymosin peptide helps to protect the patient from, or reduce the severity of, sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150031598 | NEMO BINDING DOMAIN FUSION PROTEINS - Novel fusion proteins compromising nuclear factor kB essential modulator-binding (NEMO) domain or a fragment thereof and MCoTI-I/II or a fragment thereof, and their use for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and other medical conditions. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150045283 | Protease Activated Receptor-1 (PAR1) Derived Cytoprotective Polypeptides and Related Methods - The present invention provides novel PAR lderived cytoprotective oligopeptides or polypeptides which typically contain at least the first 4 N-terminal residues that are substantially identical to the corresponding N-terminal residues of Met | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150065414 | MODIFIED TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 2 (TLR2) LIGANDS AS INHIBITORS OF NEUTROPHIL RECRUITMENT - The present invention provides modified TLR2 ligands useful for modulating inflammatory responses. In particular, the ligands comprise (a) a fatty acid di- or tri-linoleate and (b) a GM1-binding peptide. The linoleate provides the anti-inflammtory function, while the GM1-binding peptide facilitates endocytosis. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150080288 | NITRATION SHIELDING PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Nitration shielding peptides that reduce or prevent nitration of a protein of interest are disclosed. The peptide can serve as molecular sink for nitrating agents, block access of the nitrating agents to the target tyrosine on the protein of interest, serve as substrate for the nitrating agent (i.e., provide an alternative nitratable tyrosine residue), provide a nitrating agent neutralizing moiety such as antioxidant, or a combination thereof. The nitration shielding peptide can be a fusion protein that includes one or more additional domains such a protein transduction domain, a targeting signal, a purification tag, or any combination thereof. Exemplary nitration shielding peptides for reducing nitration of RhoA and PKG-1α, and methods of use thereof for treating pathologies, disease, and disorders associated with nitration of RhoA and PKG-1α, respectively are also provided. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150099691 | FPR1 ANTAGONIST DERIVATIVES AND USE THEREOF - A dipeptide derivative as formyl peptide receptor 1 (FPR1) antagonist is provided. The dipeptide derivative is represented by formula (I), | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150126432 | V1a Receptor Agonists - Compounds of formula (I), salts thereof, and compositions and uses thereof are described. The compounds are useful as V1a vasopressin agonists, for the treatment of e.g., complications of cirrhosis, including bacterial peritonitis, HRS2 and refractory ascites. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150141322 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT, TREATMENT METHOD AND INSPECTION METHOD FOR DISEASES CAUSED BY ACTIVATION OR NEUTROPHILS - The present invention provides a therapeutic agent, a treatment method and an inspection method for diseases caused by activation of neutrophils. More specifically, the invention relates to a neutrophil activation regulator which comprising a histidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) as an active ingredient, and provides a therapeutic agent for diseases caused by neutrophil activation comprising the neutrophil activation regulator, a treatment method for diseases caused by neutrophil activation, and further an inspection method for diseases caused by neutrophil activation. The present invention is based on the neutrophil activation regulator including the HRG as an active ingredient. The present invention extends to the depressant agent for neutrophil-vascular endothelial cell interaction including the HRG of the present invention as an active ingredient, the treatment method for diseases caused by neutrophil activation and/or inflammatory diseases accompanied by neutrophil activation. The present invention also extends to the inspection method for inflammatory diseases accompanied by neutrophil activation by measuring the blood HRG level. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150297671 | PEPTIDE ANALOGUES WITH BRANCHED AMINO ACID PROBE(S) - The present invention relates to peptide analogues comprising one or more branched amino acid probes and a peptide, native or variants thereof. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150307572 | BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Disclosed are peptide ligands for G-protein coupled receptors that are useful for treating disorders associated with G-protein coupled receptor activation. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150322125 | NOVEL IL-17A BINDING MOLECULES AND MEDICAL USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a polypeptide inhibiting the activity of glycosylated IL-17A, wherein the polypeptide comprises or consists of an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of: (a) GVTLFVALYDY(X | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150366930 | TREATMENT OF DISORDERS WITH ALTERED VASCULAR BARRIER FUNCTION - The present invention provides methods of using RASIP1 agonists and antagonists to modulate vascular barrier function and regulate new vessel formation, and to treat related disorders. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160015773 | INHIBITING PEPTIDES DERIVED FROM TREM-LIKE TRANSCRIPT 1 (TLT-1) AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to polypeptides fragments derived from the protein TLT-1 and their uses for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and more particularly for the treatment of sepsis. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160030506 | COMBINATION COMPRISING ZIDOVUDINE AND POLYMYXIN - The present invention relates to the use of a combination of an anti-retroviral agent such as zidovudine and an anti-microbial agent for killing clinically latent microorganisms associated with microbial infections and to novel combinations comprising an anti-retroviral agent such as zidovudine and an anti-microbial agent for the treatment of microbial infections. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160030516 | PREVENTION, THERAPY AND PROGNOSIS/MONITORING IN SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK - The invention relates to the use of a peptide which binds to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) or lipoteichoic acid (LTA), for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for treating sepsis or septic shock, wherein the peptide comprises the amino acid sequence of apolipoprotein CI (apoCI) or a part thereof that comprises at least the amino acids of the C-terminal helix of apoCI. The use of human apoCI is preferred. The peptide can be administered clinically to patients who have sepsis or threaten to develop sepsis. Measurement of the apoCI content in blood can be utilized for determining the severity and prognosis of the course of the septic condition or for monitoring an anti-sepsis treatment. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160045572 | PEPTIDES COMPRISING NON-NATURAL AMINO ACIDS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - This invention relates to novel compositions comprising analogs of naturally occurring polypeptides, wherein the analog comprises an α-amino acid and at least one β-amino acid. Administration of the compositions may be used for effecting treatment or prevention of a plurality of disease states caused by dysfunctional biochemical or biological pathways. The compositions and methods of this invention are particularly useful to identify novel therapeutic modulators of in-vivo receptor activity with extended half-lives and relevant bioactivity as compared to the naturally translated polypeptides upon which the analogs are derived. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160047817 | LTBP2 AS A BIOMARKER FOR EVALUATING THE RISK OF DEATH IN A DISEASED SUBJECT - The application discloses methods for treating a subject presenting with one or more signs of an inflammatory condition, or methods for evaluating the risk of death within a year for a subject presenting with one or more signs of an inflammatory condition, based on measuring the quantity of LTBP2 in a sample from the subject; and kits and devices for measuring LTBP2 and/or performing said methods. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160074465 | Methods for Treating Hypotension - The present disclosure relates to the use of angiotensin II in therapeutic methods for the treatment of hypotension, especially catecholamine-resistant hypotension. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160082119 | SELECTIVE DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Described herein are methods and compositions for intracellular delivery of therapeutic molecules. Disclosed herein are selective delivery conjugate comprising a targeting ligand conjugated to a selective delivery molecule (a) an acidic sequence (portion of A) which is effective to inhibit or prevent the uptake into cells or tissue retention, (b) a molecular transport or retention sequence (portion of B), and (c) a linker between portion of A and portion of B, and (d) at least one cargo moiety. Also, described are selective delivery molecules comprising a second linker comprising an intracellular cleavage site and optionally a self-immolative cleavage site. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083429 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENDOTOXIN NEUTRALIZATION - Peptide therapeutic agents are provided that bind to lipid A and neutralize the injurious effects of endotoxin. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160145318 | PREPARATION AND COMPOSITION OF INTER-ALPHA INHIBITOR PROTEINS FROM BLOOD - The present invention generally provides processes for purification of Inter-alpha inhibitor proteins (IαIp) and compositions thereof from blood. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160175386 | Immunomodulators | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160175387 | Use of Immune Suppressive Domains as Medicaments | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176925 | MELANOCORTIN RECEPTOR LIGANDS MODIFIED WITH HYDANTOIN | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176929 | BRADYKININ RECEPTOR MODULATORS AND USE THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160193288 | THERAPEUTIC TREM-1 PEPTIDES | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160194365 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF AND PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160200783 | USE OF MULTIVALENT SYNTHETIC LIGANDS OF SURFACE NUCLEOLIN FOR TREATING CANCER OR INFLAMMATION | 07-14-2016 |
| 20170231935 | ADMINISTRATION OF SERINE PROTEASE INHIBITORS TO THE STOMACH | 08-17-2017 |
| 20110224141 | METHODS AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - A method of treatment and/or prevention of cancer comprises administering agents which cause increased intracellular granularity in cancer cells, at least in an amount sufficient to inhibit proliferation of such cells and preferably in an amount sufficient to lead to cancer cell death. The method is particularly directed to refractory cancer, particularly hormone refractory prostate cancer. The agents identified cause increased intracellular granularity in the cancer cells, and also convert adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, leading to cancer cell death. Using the present invention, cancer cells undergo increased intracellular granularity at relatively low agent concentrations, while also inhibiting cell proliferation. Increased concentrations lead to conversion of adherent cancer cells to non-adherent cancer cells, then to cell death. While the exact mechanism of cancer cell degradation and death is not completely understood, the treated cancer cells, including refractory prostate cancer cells, give indications of cell death through an autophagic mechanism. Pharmaceutical compositions related to the presently disclosed methods are also disclosed. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110245172 | BIOCOMPATIBLE OLIGOMER-POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to biocompatible oligomer-polymer compositions for the in situ formation of implants, wherein the implants release a bioactive agent, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof, at a controlled rate. The sustained release delivery system includes a flowable composition containing a bioactive agent, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof, and an implant containing a bioactive agent, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof. The flowable composition may be injected into tissue whereupon it coagulates to become the solid or gel, monolithic implant. The flowable composition includes a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer, a biocompatible end-capped oligomeric liquid, and a bioactive agent, a metabolite, or a prodrug thereof. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110312889 | SUSTAINED RELEASE OF MICROCRYSTALLINE PEPTIDE SUSPENSIONS - The invention relates to a fluid, milky microcrystalline aqueous suspension of a peptide or peptidomimetic and a counter-ion of a strong proton donor in water, wherein the peptide or peptidomimetic and counter-ion are present in amounts and at a molar ratio sufficient to form the suspension upon mixing and without formation of a gel. The invention also relates to lyophilized compositions that include a dried suspension, methods of making the lyophilized composition, methods of preparing the suspension, and sustained release formulations prepared by the methods. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20130288968 | LEUPROLIDE INJECTION - The present invention provides a sterile solution comprising leuprolide acetate in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, wherein solution is present as a reservoir in a multiple dose pen injection device, the device being adapted to subcutaneously inject a portion of the said reservoir in a single daily dose and further being adapted to provide multiple portions of solution said while the reservoir remains sterile. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140024591 | Methods For Characterizing And Isolating Circulating Tumor Cell Subpopulations - Provided are methods and assays for cancer cell classification, cancer prognosis and treatment based on the isolation of circulating tumor cells and the characterization of their nuclear organization and telomere signatures. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140088011 | Softgel of NLKJ for treating prostate diseases - A softgel of NLKJ for the treatment of prostate diseases, comprising 0.05-1.0 g of NLKJ and 0.05-1.5 mg of an antioxidant, said NLKJ having the following physicochemical parameter: acid value<0.56, iodine value 95.0-107.00, saponification value 185.00-195.00, specific gravity 0.914-0.918 (20° C.), and refractive index 1.470-1.475 (20° C.). The inhibition of the softgel of NLKJ on the growth of prostate cancer in combination with the injection of Lupron is stronger than that of each of them used alone. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20150080305 | APPLICATION OF INITIAL DOSES OF LHRH ANALOGUES AND MAINTENANCE DOSES OF LHRH ANTAGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HORMONE-DEPENDENT CANCERS AND CORRESPONDING PHARMACEUTICAL KITS - LHRH analogues and LHRH antagonists for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of hormone-dependent cancers, in particular prostate cancer, prostate carcinoma and/or advanced prostate carcinoma, by administering an initial dose of an LHRH analogue over a first period sufficient to effect hormonal castration, then administering a maintenance dose of an LHRH antagonist over a second period, the dose being insufficient to achieve and/or maintain hormonal castration. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150335700 | RECOVERY AND PROCESSING OF HUMAN EMBRYOS FORMED IN VIVO - A kit having instructions for use for performing uterine lavage in a female patient includes a uterine lavage catheter configured for insertion into a woman's uterus to remove viable blastocysts from the uterus, and one or more first containers having a sufficient dosage amount of a GnRH antagonist to cause desynchronization of the endometrium of the patient prior to, during and/or following recovery of viable blastocysts from the uterus. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150352060 | NOVEL TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CARCINOMA - Disclosed herein are naphthoquinone analogs, such as plumbagin, pharmaceutical compositions that include naphthoquinone analogs, such as plumbagin, and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as cancer with naphthoquinone analogs, such as plumbagin. Also included are combination therapies wherein a naphthoquinone analog, such as plumbagin, and a hormone therapy agent are provided to a subject suffering from a condition such as cancer. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160022635 | USE OF ARGININE VASOPRESSIN RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER - Described herein are methods of decreasing the proliferation of prostate cancer cells in a mammalian subject by administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an AVPR antagonist in amount effective to decrease proliferation of the cancer cells. Also provided are methods of inducing prostate cancer cell death (or decreasing invasion migration of the prostate cancer cells) in a mammalian subject by administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising an AVPR antagonist. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160106804 | Pharmaceutical composition with improved stability - The present invention provides an injectable composition for controlled release drug delivery and the process of making the same, where the composition comprises: a lactate-based polymer having a weight average molecular weight between 5,000 and 50,000 dalton, an acid number of less than 3 mgKOH/g and the content of residual lactide monomers in the lactate-based polymer of less than about 0.3% by weight; a pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent; and a bioactive substance or a salt thereof that contains an amino acid serine in the molecular structure that is capable of reacting with lactide monomer to form a conjugate; and where the composition reduces the formation of the conjugate. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160106847 | LOW-BURST POLYMERS AND METHODS TO PRODUCE POLYMER - A PLG copolymer material, termed a PLG(p) copolymer material, adapted for use in a controlled release formulation for a bioactive material is provided, wherein the formulation exhibits a reduced “initial burst” effect when introduced into the tissue of a patient in need thereof. A method of preparation of the PLG copolymer material is also provided, as are methods of use. | 04-21-2016 |
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| 20100249019 | USE OF A PEPTIDE AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of the combination of the peptide compounds Ala-Val-Ser-Glu-His-Gln-Leu-Leu-His-Asp-Lys-Gly-Lys-Ser-Ile-Gln-Asp-Leu-Arg-Arg-Arg-Phe-Phe-Leu-His-His-Leu-Ile-Ala-Glu-Ile-His-Thr-Ala-OH and VaI-Pro-Leu-Pro-Ala-Gly-Gly-Gly-Thr-Val-Leu-Thr-Lys-Met-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Gly-Asn-His-Trp-Ala-Val-Gly-His-Leu-Met-NH | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100267616 | ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROMES - Substance P or its analogs are useful for treating and protecting against acute respiratory syndromes including ARDS and SARS. The active agents can be administered via inhalation therapy, intravenously, intramuscularly, sublingually, or by other methods. Disease indicia are reduced by substance P treatment. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100279925 | Airway Administration of Site-Inactived FVIIA in Inflammatory Conditions Affecting the Respiratory Tract - The present invention provides methods for the local treatment of acute and chronic extravascular pulmonary fibrin deposition and/or reducing unwanted effects associated with systemic administration of natural anticoagulants to a subject via airway administration to the subject by intratracheal, intrabronchial or intraalveolar routes of site-inactivated FVIIa or biologically active derivatives thereof. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100311643 | USE OF GLP-1 AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound His-Asp-Glu-Phe-Glu-Arg-His-Ala-Glu-Gly-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Asp-Val-Ser-Ser-Tyr-Leu-Glu-Gly-Gln-Ala-Ala-Lys-Glu-Phe-Ile-Ala-Trp-Leu-Val-Lys-Gly-Arg-Gly-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquid buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide His-Asp-Glu-Phe-Glu-Arg-His-Ala-Glu-Gly-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Asp-Val-Ser-Ser-Tyr-Leu-Glu-Gly-Gln-Ala-Ala-Lys-Glu-Phe-Ile-Ala-Trp-Leu-Val-Lys-Gly-Arg-Gly-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100317565 | Novel Peptides and Their Use for the Treatment of Edema - The invention relates to novel peptides, which can be used for the production of pharmaceutical compositions. These pharmaceutical compositions can be used for the treatment of edema, in particular pulmonary edema. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100331236 | CYCLIC PEPTIDES AS G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS - The invention relates to novel cyclic compounds which have the ability to modulate the activity of G protein-coupled receptors. The compounds preferably act as antagonists. In preferred embodiments, the invention provides cyclic peptidic and peptidomimetic antagonists of C5a receptors, which are active against C5a receptors on polymorphonuclear leukocytes and macrophages. The compounds of the invention are both potent and selective, and are useful in the treatment of a variety of inflammatory conditions. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110003733 | RECONSTITUTED SURFACTANT COMPOSITION CONTAINING ANALOGS OF SURFACTANT PROTEIN B (SP-B) AND SURFACTANT PROTEIN C (SP-C) - Reconstituted pulmonary surfactants comprising a lipid carrier, a combination of polypeptide analog of the native surfactant protein SP-C with a particular polypeptide analog of the native surfactant protein SP-B may be used for the treatment or prophylaxis of RDS and other respiratory disorders. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110053831 | COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) AND CLINICAL DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH THEREWITH - Polypeptides are identified through an assay based on inhibiting AP-I signalling activity and others to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and clinical disorders associated with the development of ARDS. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110077191 | NOVEL INHIBITORS OF MAMMALIAN TIGHT JUNCTION OPENING - The present invention provides novel peptides that inhibit and/or reduce the opening of mammalian tight junctions, i.e. peptide tight junction antagonists. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of excessive or undesirable permeability of a tissue by administering to a subject suffering from such a condition a composition comprising a peptide tight junction antagonist of the invention. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110086796 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING THE DEVELOPMENT AND RESOLUTION OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME - The subject invention features methods for predicting whether a subject at risk of developing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) will develop ARDS by determining the amount of elafin present in a subject sample, or by determining the ration of elafin:neutrophil elastase in a subject sample. The invention also features methods for monitoring the efficacy of a treatment regimen for ARDS as well as methods of treatment for ARDS. The invention also features methods to determine a subject's predisposition for developing ARDS by determining whether certain genomic polymorphisms are present in the subject's DNA. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110136724 | ANALOGUES OF GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE - There is provided a novel series of analogues of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds as GIP-receptor agonists or antagonists for treatment of GIP-receptor mediated conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and obesity. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110136725 | ANALOGUES OF GLUCOSE-DEPENDENT INSULINOTROPIC POLYPEPTIDE (GIP) MODIFIED AT N-TERMINAL - There is provided a novel series of analogues of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and the use of said compounds as GIP-receptor agonists or antagonists for treatment of GIP-receptor mediated conditions, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and obesity. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110152171 | HISTAMINE BINDING PROTEIN - The invention relates to histamine binding proteins. The invention also relates to the use of such histamine binding proteins in the treatment and prevention of diseases. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110183887 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE REDUCTION OF NEUTROPHIL INFLUX AND THE TREATMENT OF BRONCHOPULMONARY DISPLASIA, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, PULMONARY FIBROSIS, ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant human CC10 (rhCC10), also known as recombinant human uteroglobin, for use as a therapeutic in the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), chronic lung disease and/or pulmonary fibrosis, Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). More particularly, the invention provides methods, including broadly the critical dosage ranges of rhCC10, which may be administered to safely and effectively treat the aforementioned conditions. The invention further provides a composition useful in administering rhCC10 to humans. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183888 | Use of cell-permeable peptide inhibitors of the JNK signal transduction pathway for the treatment of various diseases - The present invention refers to the use of protein kinase inhibitors and more specifically to the use of inhibitors of the protein kinase c-Jun amino terminal kinase, JNK inhibitor sequences, chimeric peptides, or of nucleic acids encoding same as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing same, for the treatment of various diseases or disorders strongly related to JNK signaling, wherein these diseases or disorders are selected from autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular diseases, cancerous diseases, diabetes, including diabetes type 1 or type 2, inflammatory diseases, hair loss, including Alopecia areata, diseases of the lung, neuronal or neurodegenerative diseases, diseases of the liver, diseases of the spine, diseases of the uterus, viral infectious diseases and depressive disorders. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110195892 | Artifical Pulmonary Surfactant Compositions - The peptides according to the present invention have a high surfactant activity, but no or little hemolytic activity and comprises D-amino acid and acids at a rate of approximately 5% to 40% of the structuring amino acids. The pulmonary surfactant composition of the present invention comprises a mixture of the peptide with a natural lecithin such as soy lecithin and so on Therefore, the pulmonary surfactant composition can be expected to be developed as a pulmonary surfactant without using any animal-derived substance, which has a high surfactant activity and can be produced at reasonable costs and on a large scale. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110195893 | USE OF APOLIPOPROTEINS TO DECREASE INFLAMMATION - The invention features methods of using serum factors such as Apolipoprotein A2 and Apolipoprotein C3 for reducing or preventing a chronic or acute inflammatory response (e.g., an inflammatory response due to an autoimmune disease or an injury). | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110201543 | USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110212883 | RADICAL SCAVENGER AND ACTIVE OXYGEN ELIMINATING AGENT - It is an object to provide a radical scavenger, an active oxygen-scavenging agent and the like, which are highly efficacious clinically and novel, and so as to attain the object, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine derivatives such as N-β-alanyl-5-S-glutathionyl-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (5-S-GAD) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are contained as an active ingredient. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110263483 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PATHOLOGIC ANGIOGENESIS AND VASCULAR PERMEABILITY - Compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis are described herein. Methods for producing and screening compounds and compositions capable of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis are also described herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are included in the compositions described herein. The compositions described herein are useful in, for example, methods of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis, including methods of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis induced by specific angiogenic, permeability and inflammatory factors, such as, for example VEGF, bFGF and thrombin. Methods for treating specific diseases and conditions are also provided herein. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110312872 | NORRIN IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH AN INCREASED TGF-BETA ACTIVITY - The present invention relates to Norrin or a functional fragment thereof in the treatment or prevention of diseases associated with an increased TGF-beta activity. In particular, the use of said Norrin or functional fragment thereof to treat fibrotic diseases/disorders or proliferative disorders, like cancers, is part of this invention. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110319316 | Method for Preventing and Treating Hyperpermeability - A peptide is described, which consists of 7-17 adjacent amino acids and comprises the hexamer TX EX X E, wherein X, X and X can be any natural or non-natural amino acid, wherein the peptide has no TNF receptor binding activity and is cyclized, for the prevention and treatment of hyperpermeability of epithelial cells and endothelial cells. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120010126 | RECOMBINANT SURFACTANT PROTEIN D COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - We describe an rspd(n/CRD) polypeptide, fragment, homologue, variant or derivative thereof for use in a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a disease. A method of treating an individual suffering from a disease or preventing the occurrence of a disease in an individual is also described, in which the method comprises administering to the individual a therapeutically or prophylactically effective amount of an rspd (n/CRD) polypeptide, fragment, homologue, variant or derivative thereof. Preferably, the rspd (n/CRD) polypeptide and nucleic acid comprise SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2, respectively. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120058934 | TREATMENT OF DISEASES - The invention provides a method of inhibiting vascular hyperpermeability in an animal in need thereof. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a diketopiperazine, a prodrug of a diketopiperazine or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt of either of them to the animal, wherein the diketopiperazine has the formula set forth in the specification. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120077732 | CYCLIC PEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to cyclic peptides, comprising alternating D- and L- amino acids and wherein the peptide possesses immunomodulatory activity. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the cyclic peptides and to methods for the treatment of disease. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120115773 | MODIFIED OMCI AS A COMPLEMENT INHIBITOR - The method of the invention relates to a modified OmCI polypeptide or a polynucleotide encoding a modified OmCI polypeptide which lacks LK/E binding activity and the use of such polypeptides and polynucleotides for the treatment of a disease or condition mediated by complement. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120196790 | CYCLIC DEPSIPEPTIDES - The present application relates to cyclic depsipeptides, or derivatives thereof, having the structure of formula (I), and uses thereof, e.g. as inhibitors of kallikrein 7 and human neutrophil elastase. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120225808 | Pharmaceutical Composition for Preventing / Treating TRPV1 Activity-Related and Inflammation-Related Diseases or Conditions Containing Maillard Peptide Separated from Well-Aged Traditional Soy Sauce as Active Ingredient - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating TRPV1 activity-related or inflammation-related, diseases or conditions, containing a Maillard peptide separated from well-aged traditional soy sauce as an active ingredient. The Maillard peptide according to the present invention functions both as a TRPV1 agonist and a TRPV1 antagonist, and thus functions as a TRPV1 activity modulator. Therefore, the present Maillard peptide can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating TRPV1 activity-related diseases such as pain, neurological diseases, urgent defecation, inflammatory bowel disease, respiratory diseases, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, neurogenic/allergic/inflammatory skin diseases, skin, eye or mucosal irritation, hyperacusis, tinnitus, vestibular hypersensitivity, heart disease, etc. In addition, the Maillard peptide of the present invention can inhibit COX-2 activity, and therefore can be effectively used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating inflammation-related diseases or conditions such as rheumatic fever, influenza, cold, throat pain, headaches, toothaches, sprains, neuralgia, synovitis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthropathies, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120264676 | MULTI-COMPONENT ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING SAME AND THEIR USE FOR REDUCING OR PREVENTING OXIDATIVE STRESS - An antioxidant compound is disclosed, along with pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment which utilize said compound. The compound is characterized by a peptide including at least three amino acid residues of which at least two are cysteine residues, and a first hydrophobic or non-charged moiety being attached to an amino terminal of the peptide via a first bond and a second hydrophobic or non-charged moiety being attached to a carboxy terminal of the peptide via a second bond, as described herein. Cleavage of the peptide by an intracellular peptidase results in generation of a plurality of antioxidant species, each including one of the cysteine residues, thereby providing for a plurality of different antioxidant species acting in synergy in exerting antioxidation. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120283167 | EV576 FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT - The present invention relates to methods of treating and preventing the inflammatory effects of viral infection of the upper and lower respiratory tracts, including infection by SARS coronovirus (SARS), pandemic Influenza A H5N1 (avian influenza) and pandemic influenza A H1N1 (swine 'flu). | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130079275 | RECONSTITUTED SURFACTANTS HAVING IMPROVED PROPERTIES - Reconstituted surfactants comprising a lipid carrier, a polypeptide analog of the native surfactant protein SP-C, and a polypeptide analog of the native surfactant protein SP-B are useful for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of RDS and other respiratory disorders. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130085096 | REGULATION OF LUNG TISSUE BY HEDGEHOG-LIKE POLYPEPTIDES, AND FORMULATIONS AND USES RELATED THERETO - The present application relates to a method for modulating the growth state of an lung tissue, or a cell thereof, e.g., by ectopically contacting the tissue, in vitro or in vivo, with a hedgehog therapeutic, a ptc therapeutic, or an FGF-10 therapeutic in an amount effective to alter the rate (promote or inhibit) of proliferation of cells in the lung tissue, e.g., relative to the absence of administeration of the hedgehog therapeutic or ptc therapeutic. The subject method can be used, for example, to modulate the growth state of epithelial and/or mesenchymal cells of a lung tissue, such as may be useful as part of a regimen for prevention of a disease state, or in the treatment of an existing disease state or other damage to the lung tissue. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130143791 | PEPTIDES AS ACTIVE AGENTS TO STABILIZE BIOLOGICAL BARRIERS - The present invention relates to compounds, in particular peptides which are capable of stabilizing barrier functions of epithelium and endothelium. The peptides and other compounds of the present invention are useful in the treatment and prevention of diseases or disorders associated with a localized or systemic breakdown of epithelial and endothelial barrier functions. Particular diseases and disorders to be treated and/or prevented with the peptides or other compounds, methods and uses provided herein are burns, acute lung injury (ALI), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), ventilator induced lung injury (VILI), systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), acute kidney injury (AKI), sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS), or edema. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130184198 | Pulmonary Surfactant Formulations - Synthetic pulmonary surfactant compositions comprising dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, and essentially neutral lipid, and having essentially no 1-palmitoyl 2-oleoyl phosphatidylglycerol and essentially no palmitic acid are provided. Methods for treating respiratory disease are also provided comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic pulmonary surfactant comprising dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, and essentially neutral lipid, and having essentially no 1-palmitoyl 2-oleoyl phosphatidylglycerol and essentially no palmitic acid. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130237472 | MODIFIED HUMAN TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR RECEPTOR-I POLYPEPTIDE OR FRAGMENT THEREOF, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME - The present invention relates to a modified human tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 polypeptide which is capable of binding to a tumor necrosis factor in vivo or ex vivo, or to a fragment thereof. The modified human tumor necrosis factor receptor-1 polypeptide or the fragment thereof according to the present invention exhibit improved binding affinity to the tumor necrosis factor | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130261047 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE REDUCTION OF NEUTROPHIL INFLUX AND THE TREATMENT OF BRONCHOPULMONARY DISPLASIA, RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE, PULMONARY FIBROSIS, ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - The present invention relates generally to the use of recombinant human CC10 (rhCC10), also known as recombinant human uteroglobin, for use as a therapeutic in the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS), Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), chronic lung disease and/or pulmonary fibrosis, Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). More particularly, the invention provides methods, including broadly the critical dosage ranges of rhCC10, which may be administered to safely and effectively treat the aforementioned conditions. The invention further provides a composition useful in administering rhCC10 to humans. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130288950 | USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130331310 | Prodrug of an Ice Inhibitor - This invention describes an ICE inhibitor prodrug (I) having good bioavailability. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140094400 | Novel Angiotensin Type 2 (AT2) Receptor Agonists and Uses Thereof - The invention relates to novel pharmaceutically-useful peptides, in particular cyclic peptides that are agonists of the AngII type 2 receptor (AT2 receptor). The invention further relates to the use of such peptides as medicaments, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their production. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140142021 | RECONSTITUTED PULMONARY SURFACTANTS - The present invention is directed to a reconstituted surfactant comprising a phospholipid mixture, and a combination of particular analogues of the native surfactant protein SP-C with analogues of the native surfactant protein SP-B. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions and kits thereof and to its use for the treatment or prophylaxis of RDS and other respiratory disorders. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140296130 | NOVEL INHIBITORS OF MAMMALIAN TIGHT JUNCTION OPENING - The present invention provides novel peptides that inhibit and/or reduce the opening of mammalian tight junctions, i.e. peptide tight junction antagonists. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment of excessive or undesirable permeability of a tissue by administering to a subject suffering from such a condition a composition comprising a peptide tight junction antagonist of the invention. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140315786 | USE OF INTRACELLULAR ENZYMES FOR THE RELEASE OF COVALENTLY LINKED BIOACTIVES - The present invention relates to targeting an intracellular enzyme for release of covalently linked bioactives which results in a synergistic effect between the bioactives. The present invention relates to the use of bioactives that are directly connected covalently or through a covalent molecular linker which have increased therapeutic activity when released as the free bioactives by intracellular enzymes as compared to when the bioactives are administered individually (i.e. not covalently linked). Further, methods are described of administering to patients in need thereof, bioactives as linked bioactives having increased therapeutic activity. Accordingly, this invention also relates to methods of treating patients for certain diseases. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140323390 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AS TLR2 AGONISTS - The invention provides a novel class of compounds, immunogenic compositions and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with Toll-Like Receptors 2. In one aspect, the compounds are useful as adjuvants for enhancing the effectiveness of a vaccine. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140364358 | Method for Preventing and Treating Hyperpermeability - A peptide is described, which consists of 7-17 adjacent amino acids and comprises the hexamer TXEXXE, wherein X, X and X can be any natural or non-natural amino acid, wherein the peptide has no TNF receptor binding activity and is cyclized, for the prevention and treatment of hyperpermeability of epithelial cells and endothelial cells. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150031599 | HEMOGLOBIN COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides compositions containing hemoglobin, particularly PEGylated hemoglobin. The PEGylated hemoglobin molecule is capable of transferring oxygen or carbon monoxide bound thereto to a tissue or red blood cells with which it is in proximity. Exemplary PEGylated hemoglobin formulations of the invention are virally inactivated. Various compositions of the invention include hemoglobin, which may be conjugated with one or more water-soluble polymer. PEGylated hemoglobin includes those species in which the iron atom of the hemoglobin molecule is not bound to oxygen or any other species, and hemoglobin molecules in which a species other than oxygen, e.g., carbon monoxide, is bound to the iron atom. The compositions of the invention are formulated as hypo-, iso- or hypertonic solutions of the PEGylated hemoglobin. The compositions are of use to treat and/or ameliorate disease, injury and insult by providing for the oxygenation of tissues and/organs. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150087576 | COMPOSITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH AND METHODS OF MANAGING NEUTROPHIL MOVEMENT USING SERUM AMYLOID P (SAP) - The disclosure also relates to a method of reducing the number of neutrophils in a body region by administering a Serum Amyloid P (SAP) composition in an amount and for a time sufficient to suppress neutrophil movement into the body region. In particular, it relates to a method of reducing the number of neutrophils in a body region suffering from an acute injury or from a chronic or long-term disease. Further, the disclosure relates to a method of increasing the number of neutrophils in a body region by administering an anti-SAP antibody or material able to bind SAP. The disclosure further relates to compositions usable with these methods. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150099692 | Anti-Inflammatory Peptides and Composition Comprising the Same - The present invention relates to a peptide with anti-inflammatory activity, wherein the peptide comprises SEQ ID NO: 1, the peptide has above 80% homology of amino acid sequence with above-mentioned sequence, or the peptide is the fragment of the above-mentioned peptides. The present invention also relates to an inflammatory composition comprising the above mentioned peptides. According to the present invention, a peptide comprising a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 has outstanding efficacy in both suppressing inflammation and in prophylactic means. Therefore, the composition comprising the peptide of this invention can be used as anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical composition or as cosmetic composition, in turn, treating and preventing a variety of different types of inflammatory diseases. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150329594 | COMPSTATIN ANALOGS - The disclosure describes compstatin analogs and methods of using such analogs for the treatment of complement-related disease and disorder. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150359846 | THERAPEUTIC METHOD - The present invention relates generally to a method of modulating an inflammatory response in a mammal and to agents useful for same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of modulating an inflammatory response in a mammal by modulating the functional activity of activin and thereby modulating the pro-inflammatory mediator cascade. The method of the present invention is useful, inter alia, in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of conditions characterised by an aberrant, unwanted or otherwise inappropriate inflammatory response including, inter alia, sepsis and inflammation of the airway. The present invention is further directed to methods for identifying and/or designing agents capable of modulating activin mediated regulation of the inflammatory response. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160030509 | METHODS FOR ATTENUATING RELEASE OF INFLAMMATORY MEDIATORS AND PEPTIDES USEFUL THEREIN - The present invention includes methods of inhibiting or suppressing cellular secretory processes. More specifically the present invention relates to inhibiting or reducing the release of inflammatory mediators from inflammatory cells by inhibiting the mechanism associated with the release of inflammatory mediators from granules in inflammatory cells. In this regard, the present invention discloses an intracellular signaling mechanism that illustrates several novel intracellular targets for pharmacological intervention in disorders involving secretion of inflammatory mediators from vesicles in inflammatory cells. Peptide fragments and variants thereof of MANS peptide as disclosed in the present invention are useful in such methods. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031934 | DIPEPTIDE AND TRIPEPTIDE EPOXY KETONE PROTEASE INHIBITORS - Provided herein are dipeptide and tripeptide epoxy ketone protease inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula (X): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions including the same. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of proliferative diseases including cancer and autoimmune diseases. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031969 | VARIANTS OF TISSUE INHIBITOR OF METALLOPROTEINASE TYPE THREE (TIMP-3), COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - There are disclosed TIMP-3 muteins, variants and derivatives, nucleic acids encoding them, and methods of making and using them. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160051621 | USE OF AN ANG-(1-7) RECEPTOR AGONIST IN ACUTE LUNG INJURY - The present invention refers to a peptidic or non-peptidic angiotensin(1-7) (Ang-(1-7)) receptor agonist, preferably a Mas receptor agonist, for the prevention and/or treatment of acute lung injury, preferably acute respiratory distress syndrome. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160106803 | USE OF TIGHT JUNCTION ANTAGONISTS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE LUNG INJURY AND ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - The present application provides compositions and methods for treating acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The methods include administering one or more tight junction antagonists to the lung of a subject in need thereof. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160120934 | LUNG INJURY REPAIR COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising Protein Kinase C Zeta (PKC-ζ) inhibitor and therapeutic methods for preventing or treating a pathological condition or symptom or for inducing proliferation of lung progenitor cells in a mammal by administering the PKC-ζ inhibitor. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160200766 | AGONISTS OF GUANYLATE CYCLASE USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS, INFLAMMATION, CANCER AND OTHER DISORDERS | 07-14-2016 |
| 20150057225 | Method and Composition for Synchronizing Time of Insemination - Methods and compositions for synchronizing the time of insemination in swine are described. More particularly, methods are described for synchronizing the time of insemination by administration of a composition comprising a hormone, wherein the swine is inseminated only one time after administration of the hormone, and wherein there is no heat detection. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150087587 | Process for the Synchronization of Ovulation for Timed Breeding Without Heat Detection - A method for synchronizing ovulation in sows and gilts by a single injection of hormones is disclosed. A hormone, gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), analogues, derivatives, agonists or combinations thereof is administered to an open sow post weaning at a specific time to stimulate ovulation of mature responsive follicles. The sow is then bred, without heat detection, at a specific subsequent timed interval after injection with hormone, with one or two artificial or natural breedings. In gilts, the hormone is injected at a timed interval from onset of estrus or at a specific timed interval following Prostaglandin F2 | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150306169 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SYNCHRONIZING TIME OF INSEMINATION IN GILTS - Methods and compositions for synchronizing the time of insemination in gilts are provided. More particularly, methods and compositions for synchronizing the time of insemination in gilts using a gonadotropin-releasing hormone and a hormone for synchronizing estrus are provided. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160250333 | SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION PREPARATION FOR INDUCING BOVINE SUPEROVULATION | 09-01-2016 |
| 514100600 | Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist | 8 |
| 20100267617 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MYCOPLASMA PNEUMONIAE EXOTOXINS - The present invention provides a | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100273700 | USE OF A PEPTIDE AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu-Arg-Arg-Gln-Phe-Lys-Val-Val-Thr-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquid buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Tyr-Gly-Gly-Phe-Leu-Arg-Arg-Gln-Phe-Lys-Val-Val-Thr-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100292132 | USE OF INSULIN C-PEPTIDE, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH GLP-1, AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT - The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Glu-Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu-Gln-Val-Gly-Gln-Val-Glu-Leu-Gly-Gly-Gly-Pro-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ser-Leu-Gln-Pro-Leu-Ala-Leu-Glu-Gly-Ser-Leu-Gln-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquide buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Glu-Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu-Gln-Val-Gly-Gln-Val-Glu-Leu-Gly-Gly-Gly-Pro-Gly-Ala-Gly-Ser-Leu-Gln-Pro-Leu-Ala-Leu-Glu-Gly-Ser-Leu-GIn-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110319317 | TREATMENT OF SIRTUIN 1 (SIRT1) RELATED DISEASES BY INHIBITION OF NATURAL ANTISENSE TRANSCRIPT TO SIRT1 - The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of SIRT 1. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120157371 | HIGH PENETRATION PRODRUG COMPOSITIONS OF ANTIMICROBIALS AND ANTIMICROBIAL-RELATED COMPOUNDS - The invention provides compositions of novel high penetration compositions (HPC) or high penetration prodrugs (HPP) of antimicrobials and antimicrobial-related compounds, which are capable of crossing biological barriers with high penetration efficiency. The HPCs/HPPs are capable of being converted to parent active drugs or drug metabolites after crossing the biological barrier and thus can render treatments for the conditions that the parent drugs or metabolites can. Additionally, the HPPs are capable of reaching areas that parent drugs may not be able to access or to render a sufficient concentration at the target areas and therefore render novel treatments. The HPCs/HPPs can be administered to a subject through various administration routes, e.g., locally delivered to an action site of a condition with a high concentration or systematically administered to a biological subject and enter the general circulation with a faster rate. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120245079 | Treatment of Diseases Caused by Bacterial Exotoxins - Provided are high affinity T cell receptor variable regions that are useful for treating diseases caused by superantigens including atopic dermatitis, pneumonia and delayed wound healing. The variable regions contain mutants that result in high affinity binding to the superantigen. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130072421 | TREATMENT OF SIRTUIN (SIRT) RELATED DISEASES BY INHIBITION OF NATURAL ANTISENSE TRANSCRIPT TO A SIRTUIN (SIRT) - The present invention relates to antisense oligonucleotides that modulate the expression of and/or function of a Sirtuin (SIRT), in particular, by targeting natural antisense polynucleotides of a Sirtuin (SIRT). The invention also relates to the identification of these antisense oligonucleotides and their use in treating diseases and disorders associated with the expression of Sirtuins (SIRT)s. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20140274874 | VARIANTS OF TISSUE INHIBITOR OF METALLOPROTEINASE TYPE THREE (TIMP-3), COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - There are disclosed TIMP-3 muteins, variants and derivatives, nucleic acids encoding them, and methods of making and using them. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150011460 | ALPHA 1-PROTEINASE INHIBITOR FOR DELAYING THE ONSET OR PROGRESSION OF PULMONARY EXACERBATIONS | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150087577 | TEMPLATE-FIXED BETA-HAIRPIN PEPTIDOMIMETICS WITH CXCR4 ANTAGONIZING ACTIVITY - Template-fixed β-hairpin peptidomimetics of the general formula (I) | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150359900 | CONJUGATES OF WATER SOLUBLE POLYMER-AMINO ACID OLIGOPEPTIDE-DRUG, PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - A conjugate of water soluble polymer-amino acid oligopeptide-drug of Formula (I) below and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the conjugate are provided. In the conjugate, P is a water soluble polymer; X is a linking group, wherein the linking group links P and A | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160075739 | PEPTIDE FOR INDUCING MAST CELL-SPECIFIC APOPTOSIS AND USE THEREOF - A peptide according to the present invention can perform a function identical or similar to the function of natural CTLA-4 and has an excellent degree of skin penetration due to a small size. The peptide according to the present invention effectively binds to antigen presenting cell surface proteins (CD80 and CD86) to inhibit activity of T cells and thus is capable of inhibiting the expression of inflammatory cytokines (for example, IL-2 and IFN-γ). As a result, a composition comprising the peptide according to the present invention exhibits excellent effects in terms of preventing, treating, or improving Th1-mediated immune diseases. Therefore, the superior activity and stability of the peptide according to the present invention can be useful when applied to medicine, quasi-drugs, and cosmetics. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160168199 | TISSUE PROTECTIVE PEPTIDES AND PEPTIDE ANALOGS FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING DISEASES AND DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH TISSUE DAMAGE | 06-16-2016 |
| 20120172302 | COMPOSITION FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA - The present disclosure is directed to compositions and kits comprising degarelix or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), methods for treating BPH, and methods for preparing compositions of degarelix or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120202743 | SUSTAINED RELEASE FORMULATIONS COMPRISING GnRH ANALOGUES - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the controlled and sustained release of active substance comprising a biodegradable polymer or copolymer. Furthermore, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the controlled and sustained release of at least one active substance such as peptides or hormones and analogues thereof and the manufacturing process of such pharmaceutical compositions. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20140342985 | Polymeric Devices for Controlled Release of Active Agents - Polymeric devices for controlled release of an active agent of interest are provided. The active agent is provided within a biodegradable polymer system to supply a polymeric device for controlled release of the active agent. The polymer system is a copolymer or a polymer blend comprising a hydrophobic component and a hydrophilic component, and the polymer system does not form a hydrogel when contacted with, or immersed in an aqueous system, for example when the device is implanted in a subject. When the device is administered to a subject, for example, when it is implanted, the device releases the active agent in a controlled fashion without a lag period, or with a minimal lag period. Methods for producing the polymeric devices are also provided, as are methods of using the polymeric devices to provide for controlled release of an active agent in a subject. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140349935 | METHODS FOR TREATING METASTATIC STAGE PROSTATE CANCER - The invention provides methods and dosing regimens for eating metastatic stage prostate cancer in a subject using degarelix, as well as related methods of using degarelix in a subject identified as having metastatic stage prostate cancer, and methods of using degarelix to prevent or delay the progression of locally advanced prostate cancer. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140349936 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY - The present invention is directed to the controlled delivery of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, preferably from a polymeric material that is implanted in the body. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprised of a GnRH agonist, preferably histrelin, in a polymeric material that results in a desired and controlled delivery of a therapeutically effective amount of GnRH agonist over an extended period of time in order to treat central precocious puberty (CPP). | 11-27-2014 |
| 20160022571 | IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NON-POLYMERIC SORPTION ENHANCERS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT THEREOF - A drug delivery composition comprises a drug elution rate-controlling excipient comprising an elastomeric polymer defining a reservoir. The reservoir contains at least one discrete solid dosage form comprising at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and one or more non-polymeric sorption enhancers (e.g., one or more non-polymeric acids, bases, or salts). The drug delivery composition is in an implantable dosage form. A method of treating or preventing one or more diseases or conditions in a subject comprises implanting the drug delivery composition into a subject to systemically deliver a therapeutically effective amount of the API to the subject for a period of time of at least one month at a pseudo-zero order elution rate. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160184386 | AQUEOUS SUSTAINED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS OF LHRH ANALOGUES - An aqueous pharmaceutical composition for the sustained release of an LHRH analogue, in particular for a sustained release compatible with therapeutic treatments for at least 2 weeks. The pharmaceutical compositions are particularly useful for the treatment of diseases an LHRH analogue is indicated for. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160193280 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY | 07-07-2016 |
