Medicine patent pool--pharma philanthropy or PR?

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transglutaminases (TGases) are a class of enzymes that play multifunctional roles. Their protein-crosslinking activity has been linked to fibrosis and Huntington's disease, their glutamine deamidation activity has been related to celiac disease and their GTP-binding activity has been implicated in cancer. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Keillor JW,Apperley KY

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neuropeptide S (NPS) is a 20-residue peptide and endogenous ligand of the NPS receptor (NPSR). This receptor was a formerly orphan GPCR whose activation increases calcium and cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels. The NPS/NPSR system is expressed in several brain regions where it controls important biologi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Ruzza C,Calò G,Di Maro S,Pacifico S,Trapella C,Salvadori S,Preti D,Guerrini R

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Pharmacotherapy is limited by the inefficient drug targeting of non-healthy cells/tissues. In this pharmacological landscape, liposomes are contributing to the impulse given by Nanotechnology to optimize drug therapy. Areas covered: The analysis of the state-of-the-art in liposomal formulations for drug ...

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authors： El-Hammadi MM,Arias JL

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article evaluates a patent application from Solvay Pharmaceuticals, which claims spiro azepane-oxazolidinones as novel blockers of the voltage-gated potassium channel Kv1.3 for the treatment of diabetes, psoriasis, obesity, transplant rejection and T-cell mediated autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis ...

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authors： Wulff H

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Hyperglycemia, or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, ...

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authors： Jones RM,Leonard JN,Buzard DJ,Lehmann J

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between p53 and murine double minute 2 (MDM2) provides an attractive drug target in oncology. Small molecule inhibitors of this interaction have not only provided strong evidence for blocking the protein-protein interaction, but are also extremely useful as biological probes and ultimately as novel the...

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authors： Deng J,Dayam R,Neamati N

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholesterol homeostasis maintenance is regulated by a cellular feedback system that senses cholesterol amount in cellular membranes. 3-hydroxy 3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR) plays a pivotal role in cholesterol metabolism as it is the key rate-limiting enzyme of its biosynthetic pathway; its inhibition pr...

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authors： Pallottini V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Piperine is a simple and pungent alkaloid found in the seeds of black pepper (Piper nigrum). Following its isolation and full characterization, the biological properties of piperine have been extensively studied, and piperine-like derivatives have shown an interesting range of pharmacological activities. I...

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authors： Chavarria D,Silva T,Magalhães e Silva D,Remião F,Borges F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:HIV/AIDS is one of the most devastating diseases in the world affecting > 40 million people worldwide. Morbidity and mortality from AIDS are significantly reduced due to the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Long-term toxicity, emergence of drug resistant HIV strains and drug-drug int...

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authors： Singh IP,Chauthe SK

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the discovery of MK-0518 (raltegravir, the first FDA-approved integrase inhibitor) in October 2007, Merck Co. researchers have continued to patent original new heterocycles related to raltegravir as powerful strand transfer inhibitors. Among the most recent patented works hexahydrodiazocino-naphthyridinetriones ...

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authors： Cotelle P

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) belongs to the endocannabinoid system and is responsible for the inactivation of endocannabinoid 2-arachidonoylglycerol. Importantly, it was found that MAGL degradation of lipids in cancer cells enhances the availability of free fatty acids for new cellular membrane formation...

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authors： Bononi G,Poli G,Rizzolio F,Tuccinardi T,Macchia M,Minutolo F,Granchi C

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Today, over 20 million people suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD) worldwide. AD has become a critical issue to human health, especially in aging societies, and therefore it is a research hotspot in the global scientific community. The technology flow method differs from traditional reviews generating an i...

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authors： Liu K,Lin HH,Pi R,Mak S,Han Y,Hu Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis B disease is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is a DNA virus that belongs to the Hepadnaviridae family. It is a considerable health burden, with 257 million active cases globally. Long-standing infection may create a fundamental cause of liver disease and chronic infections, including...

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authors： Wei F,Kang D,Cherukupalli S,Zalloum WA,Zhang T,Liu X,Zhan P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The patent claims peptidic/nonpeptidic inhibitors of the ghrelin receptor, the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR) 1A. Among these compounds, it was disclosed that the addition in some compounds of a GlyMetAla tripeptide at the N-terminus of the ghrelin peptide agonists converts them into ghrelin receptor anta...

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authors： Costantino L

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Due to the role of bradykinin B1 receptor (B1R) in pain and inflammation, B1R antagonists have been suggested as promising drug candidates in chronic pain states. The first disclosed B1R antagonists were peptidomimetics, however, during the last few years, novel chemotypes with improved pharmacodynamic and...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Bozó É,Éles J,Keserű GM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Na/K-ATPase is a heterodimeric transmembrane protein that regulates neuronal signaling, ion homeostasis, muscle contraction and substrate transportation. Modulators of Na/K-ATPase inhibit Na(+)/K(+) exchange and increase cytosolic Ca(2+) to induce inotropic activity in heart failure patients. Besides produ...

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authors： Wang HY,O'Doherty GA

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The cyclic nucleotides cAMP and cGMP are ubiquitous intracellular second messengers regulating a large variety of biological processes. The intracellular concentration of these biologically relevant molecules is modulated by the activity of phosphodiesterases (PDEs), a class of enzymes that is grouped in 1...

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authors： Trabanco AA,Buijnsters P,Rombouts FJ

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the last 10 years, nutraceuticals have grown in interest to researchers, industry, and consumers and are now familiar in the collective imagination as a tool for preventing the onset of a disease. Often nutraceuticals are confused with biologically active phytochemicals/botanicals which can have health ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Daliu P,Santini A,Novellino E

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The alpha isoform of the class 1A family of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Kα) has been extensively studied and exploited as a target for cancer drugs. A large number of compounds, from a wide variety of structural scaffolds, are in development. There is an ongoing debate about the desirability for sel...

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authors： Denny WA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Aberrant activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription (Stat) 3, a member of the STAT family of proteins, is prevalent in numerous human cancers and is now widely recognized as a critical molecular abnormality and a master regulator of tumor processes. Thus, the identification o...

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authors： Page BD,Ball DP,Gunning PT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) is a noncanonical IκB kinase family member that regulates the innate immune response. Misregulation of TBK1 activity can promote inflammatory disorders and oncogenesis; therefore, TBK1 inhibitors are considered a promising therapy for inflammation and cancer. AREAS COVERED:In ...

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authors： Yu T,Yang Y,Yin DQ,Hong S,Son YJ,Kim JH,Cho JY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The greater interest in TAAR1-mediated potential for the treatment of different pathologies, especially those related to CNS disorders, has given a considerable boost to the search for developing TAAR1-selective small molecules.Areas covered: During the last decade, the medicinal chemistry efforts have a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Tonelli M,Cichero E

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The activation of leukocytes and the subsequent immune cascade play an essential role in sterile and infectious inflammation. Dysregulation of these immune responses or excess leukocyte activation can induce tissue damage, organ dysfunction and mortality. Formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) are functionally di...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Tsai YF,Yang SC,Hwang TL

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chymase is primarily found in mast cells (MCs), fibroblasts, and vascular endothelial cells. MC chymase is released into the extracellular interstitium in response to inflammatory signals, tissue injury, and cellular stress. Among many functions, chymase is a major extravascular source for angiotensin II (...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Ahmad S,Ferrario CM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) plays a crucial role in the repair of DSBs via non-homologous end joining (NHEJ). Several DNA-PK inhibitors are being investigated for potential anticancer treatment in clinical trials. Area covered: This review aims to give an overview of patents published since 201...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Hu S,Hui Z,Lirussi F,Garrido C,Ye XY,Xie T

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In the upcoming case of Teva Pharmaceuticals v. Sandoz, the U.S. Supreme Court will address how much deference the appellate court should afford to a trial court's claim construction ruling. The effect of this decision will be far-reaching, as how claims are construed can determine whether a patent is infringed or not...

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authors： Fogel LE,Ray CJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The family of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) serves as the target for almost a third of currently marketed drugs and provides the predominant mechanism through which extracellular factors transmit signals to the cell. GPCRs have been proved to be good therapeutic targets for metabolic disorders. In rece...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Bharate SB,Nemmani KV,Vishwakarma RA

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Benzoxaborole is a versatile boron-heterocyclic scaffold which has found in the last 10 years a broad spectrum of applications in medicinal chemistry, due to its physicochemical and drug-like properties. Use of benzoxaborole moiety in the design of compounds led to the discovery of new classes of anti-bact...

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authors： Nocentini A,Supuran CT,Winum JY

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The application (US20100233143) is in the field of embryonic stems cells (ESCs) and the generation of ESCs from parthenogenetically activated human oocytes. OBJECTIVE:It aims at determining optimal conditions for parthenogenetically activating human oocytes. METHODS:Oocytes isolated from female donors were...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Taupin P

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application is in the field of adult neurogenesis and its therapeutic potential. It aims to characterize the activity of apigenin and related compounds on adult neurogenesis in vivo and in vitro. Apigenin and related compounds are derivatives used in food products. They were administered intraperitoneally and oral...

journal_title：Expert opinion on therapeutic patents

authors： Taupin P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00