METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Granted: November 7, 2019
Application Number:
20190336468
Compositions and methods based on isosorbide esters for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Synthesis of Cyclopentaquinazolines
Granted: August 15, 2013
Application Number:
20130211082
A method of producing 6-amino-cyclopenta[g]quinazolines, in enantiomerically enriched form, is provided. In particular, the method may be applicable to the synthesis of N-{N-{4-[N-((6S)-2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-3,4,7,8-tetrahydro-6H-cyclo-penta[g]quinazolin-6-yl)-N-(prop-2-ynyl)amino]benzoyl}-L-?-glutamyl}-D-glutamic acid (ONX-0801).
Compounds For Enzyme Inhibition
Granted: November 1, 2012
Application Number:
20120277146
Peptide-based compounds including heteroatom-containing, three-membered rings efficiently and selectively inhibit specific activities of N-terminal nucleophile (Ntn) hydrolases. The activities of those Ntn having multiple activities can be differentially inhibited by the compounds described. For example, the chymotrypsin-like activity of the 20S proteasome may be selectively inhibited with the inventive compounds. The peptide-based compounds include at least three peptide units, an…
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising anti-inflammatory quinazolinecarboxamide derivatives
Granted: August 16, 2007
Application Number:
20070191400
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising quinazolinecarboxamide derivative, and certain novel quinazolinecarboxamide derivatives capable of inhibiting heparan sulfate-glycosaminoglycan (HS-GAGs) interactions with L-selectin, and useful in the prevention or treatment of various diseases, disorders and conditions mediated by HS-GAGs, particularly inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, viral diseases, cancer, and amyloid disorders.
Screening of anti-viral drugs and pharmaceuticals composition containing thiazolidinone derivatives
Granted: August 2, 2007
Application Number:
20070179137
The present invention relates to a method of screening for small organic molecules that directly inhibit the interaction of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) with GAG-binding viral proteins (GBVPs), which comprises contacting a GAG with an GBVP in the presence of at least one candidate compound; and measuring the amount of the GAG bound to the GBVP or the amount of the GBVP bound to the GAG, wherein a significant decrease in GAG-GBVP binding as compared to GAG-GBVP binding in the absence of the…
Candida Kefyr Cytosine Deaminase
Granted: February 1, 2007
Application Number:
20070026491
A new cytosine deaminase gene and protein from Candida kefyr are provided. This protein has increased ability to convert the 5-fluorocytosine prodrug to its toxic form when compared against the E. coli enzyme.
Adenoviral vectors for treating diseases
Granted: December 28, 2006
Application Number:
20060292122
Adenoviral vectors, including mutant adenoviruses, that have restriction sites in the E3 region, that facilitate its partial or total deletion, or select genes contained therein, and optionally compositions and methods for substituting heterologous gene(s) in the partially or totally deleted E3 region(s), which heterologous gene(s) being operably linked to endogenous adenoviral transcriptional control sequences will exhibit an expression pattern, both in terms of timing and degree of…
Candida Kefyr Cytosine Deaminase
Granted: December 21, 2006
Application Number:
20060286592
A new cytosine deaminase gene and protein from Candida kefyr are provided. This protein has increased ability to convert the 5-fluorocytosine prodrug to its toxic form when compared against the E. coli enzyme.
Methods of screening for anti-inflammatory drugs and use thereof
Granted: December 7, 2006
Application Number:
20060275214
The present invention relates to methods for screening small organic compounds capable of inhibiting the interactions of glycosaminoglycans with effector cell adhesion molecules. Specifically, the present invention provides a method for screening of small organic compounds, the compounds inhibit the interaction of heparin with L-selectin or P-selectin. The compounds identified by the methods of the invention are useful for treating inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Adenoviral vectors for treating diseases
Granted: November 16, 2006
Application Number:
20060257370
Adenoviral vectors, including mutant adenoviruses, that have restriction sites in the E3 region, that facilitate its partial or total deletion, or select genes contained therein, and optionally compositions and methods for substituting heterologous gene(s) in the partially or totally deleted E3 region(s), which heterologous gene(s) being operably linked to endogenous adenoviral transcriptional control sequences will exhibit an expression pattern, both in terms of timing and degree of…
Adenoviral vectors for treating diseases
Granted: November 16, 2006
Application Number:
20060257371
Adenoviral vectors, including mutant adenoviruses, that have restriction sites in the E3 region, that facilitate its partial or total deletion, or select genes contained therein, and optionally compositions and methods for substituting heterologous gene(s) in the partially or totally deleted E3 region(s), which heterologous gene(s) being operably linked to endogenous adenoviral transcriptional control sequences will exhibit an expression pattern, both in terms of timing and degree of…
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising thieno[2,3-c]pyridine derivatives and use thereof
Granted: June 22, 2006
Application Number:
20060135529
The present invention provides thieno[2,3-C]pyridine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the thieno[2,3-C]pyridine derivatives, and methods of use thereof. The compounds capable of inhibiting glycosaminoglycan (GAG) interactions with effector cell adhesion molecules (ECAM) are useful for treating diseases and disorders mediated by GAG-ECAMs interactions, particularly inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, viral diseases, cancer, and amyloid disorders.
Subgroup B adenoviral vectors for treating disease
Granted: February 17, 2005
Application Number:
20050036989
Methods and compositions for treating disease using human subgroup B adenovirus, vectors derived from such viruses, including expression vector systems in which one or more subgroup B adenoviral genes are replaced by a foreign gene.
Method for purifying virus
Granted: January 6, 2005
Application Number:
20050003507
A process for the purification of viruses from a cell lysate preparation is described, consisting of preferably two successive chromatographic steps; the first a clarification step utilizing size exclusion chromatography, and the second, a virus capture and release step using anion exchange chromatography, which successive chromatographic steps have the advantage of purifying virus, and avoiding chromatography buffer conductivity adjustments.
Candida kefyr cytosine deaminase
Granted: September 16, 2004
Application Number:
20040180418
A new cytosine deaminase gene and protein from Candida kefyr are provided. This protein has increased ability to convert the 5-fluorocytosine prodrug to its toxic form when compared against the E. coli enzyme.
Adenoviral vectors for treating disease
Granted: May 27, 2004
Application Number:
20040101512
Adenoviral vectors, including mutant adenoviruses, that have restriction sites in the E3 region, that facilitate its partial or total deletion, or select genes contained therein, and optionally compositions and methods for substituting heterologous gene(s) in the partially or totally deleted E3 region(s), which heterologous gene(s) being operably linked to endogenous adenoviral transcriptional control sequences will exhibit an expression pattern, both in terms of timing and degree of…
Method and reagent for the inhibition of checkpoint kinase-1 (Chk1) enzyme
Granted: May 8, 2003
Application Number:
20030087847
The present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules, including antisense and enzymatic nucleic acid molecules, such as hammerhead ribozymes, DNAzymes, and antisense, which modulate the expression of the Chk-1 gene.
Raf kinase inhibitors
Granted: July 5, 2001
Application Number:
20010006975
Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se.
