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1.

L-VALINATE OF HYDROXYPROPYLTHIAZOLIDINE CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVE AND SALT FORM, CRYSTAL POLYMORPH THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2017050101
Publication Number 2017/118641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-04
Publication Date 2017-07-13
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Naxos Page, Patrick
  • Schwarz, Matthias
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Pomel, Vincent

Abstract

The invention provides the L-valinate ester of a hydroxypropylthiazolidine carboxamide derivative of formula (I), (2S)-3-([1,1'-biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-[(1S)-3-hydroxy-1- phenylpropyl]-1,3-thiazolidine-2- carboxamide, as well as salts and crystal polymorphs thereof. The compound inhibits the prostaglandin F receptor (PGF2alpha) and is useful in the treatment of disorders such as preterm labor at the early gestational stage or dysmennorrhea.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 277/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-thiazole or hydrogenated 1,3-thiazole rings not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
  • A61K 31/426 - 1,3-Thiazoles
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61P 15/00 - Drugs for genital or sexual disorders; Contraceptives
  • A61P 15/06 - Antiabortive agents; Labour repressants

2.

PEPTIDE

      
Application Number IB2014058233
Publication Number 2014/111840
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-13
Publication Date 2014-07-24
Owner
  • APITOPE INTERNATIONAL NV (Belgium)
  • MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wraith, David
  • Streeter, Heather

Abstract

There is provided a peptide which is capable of binding to an MHC molecule in vitro and being presented to a T cell without antigen processing (i.e. an apitope) which peptide comprises a portion of the region 40-60 of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG). In particular there is provided an apitope which is selected from the following myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein peptides: MOG 41-55, 43-57, 44-58 and 45-59. There is also provided the use of such a peptide in a pharmaceutical composition and a method to treat and/or prevent a disease using such a peptide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/705 - Receptors; Cell surface antigens; Cell surface determinants

3.

PEPTIDE

      
Application Number IB2014058234
Publication Number 2014/111841
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-13
Publication Date 2014-07-24
Owner
  • APITOPE INTERNATIONAL NV (Belgium)
  • MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wraith, David
  • Streeter, Heather
  • Ordonez, Laurence

Abstract

There is provided a peptide which is capable of binding to an MHC molecule in vitro and being presented to a T cell without antigen processing (i.e. an apitope) which peptide comprises all or a portion of the following proteolipid protein (PLP) peptides: PLP 36-61: HE ALTGTEKLIET YF SKN YQD YEYLI (SEQ ID NO. 1) PLP 179-206: TWTTCQSIAFPSKTSASIGSLCADARMY (SEQ ID NO. 2) PLP 207-234: GVLPWNAFPGKVCGSNLLSICKTAEFQM (SEQ ID NO. 3). There is also provided the use of such a peptide in a pharmaceutical composition and a method to treat and/or prevent a disease using such a peptide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals

4.

LOW FUCOSE CELL LINES AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number IL2012000109
Publication Number 2012/120500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-05
Publication Date 2012-09-13
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Helman, Daniel
  • Bar-Shimon, Meirav
  • Toister-Achituv, Mira

Abstract

A method of selecting cells having zero fucose level useful as host cells for expressing recombinant proteins is disclosed. The method comprises: (d) introducing genetic mutations into a population of CHO cells by contacting the cells with a methotrexate (MTX), (e) contacting the population of CHO cells comprising mutated cells with a non-toxic fucose binding agent for an amount of time that allows binding of the fucose binding agent to a fucose moiety on a cell membrane of the population of cells, wherein the amount of time does not allow killing of the cells; and (f) depleting from the population of cells comprising mutated cells, a subpopulation of cells which bind the fucose binding agent, thereby selecting cells useful as host cells for expressing recombinant proteins, the selected cells having zero fucose content. There are also disclosed cells and cell lines useful as host cells for expressing recombinant proteins.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
  • C12N 15/01 - Preparation of mutants without inserting foreign genetic material therein; Screening processes therefor

5.

INDAZOLYL TRIAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS IRAK INHIBITORS

      
Application Number EP2011073015
Publication Number 2012/084704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-16
Publication Date 2012-06-28
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Dorbais, Jerome
  • Grippi-Vallotton, Tania
  • Pretre, Adeline

Abstract

Compounds of Formula (I) are used for the treatment of inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 403/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
  • A61K 31/4192 - 1,2,3-Triazoles

6.

MEMBRANE BOUND REPORTER MOLECULES AND THEIR USE IN CELL SORTING

      
Application Number IL2011000956
Publication Number 2012/085911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-19
Publication Date 2012-06-28
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Helman, Daniel
  • Toister-Achituv, Mira
  • Bar-Shimon, Meirav
  • Smolarsky, Moshe

Abstract

The present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a membrane-bound biotin mimetic peptide (BMP) or biotin acceptor peptide (BAP). The invention also relates to a method for selection of high producer cells secreting a protein of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA

7.

ANTIBODY WITH SPECIFICITY FOR GM-CSF (I)

      
Application Number EP2011070340
Publication Number 2012/066071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-17
Publication Date 2012-05-24
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Magnenat, Laurent
  • Leger, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to antibodies with specificity for granulocyte- macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). More particularly, the invention relates to humanized monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to human GM-CSF with high affinity. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding the antibodies, vectors for expression of these nucleic acids, and host cells for producing said antibodies. Further, the invention relates to the use of said antibodies in the diagnosis or treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons

8.

ANTIBODY WITH SPECIFICITY FOR GM-CSF (II)

      
Application Number EP2011070375
Publication Number 2012/066089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-17
Publication Date 2012-05-24
Owner
  • MERCK SERONO SA (Switzerland)
  • CRC for Asthma & Airways (Australia)
Inventor
  • Magnenat, Laurent
  • Léger, Olivier
  • Mackay, Charles
  • Zahra, David Georges

Abstract

The present invention relates to antibodies with specificity for granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). More particularly, the invention relates to humanized monoclonal antibodies that bind specifically to human GM-CSF with high affinity. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding the antibodies, vectors for expression of these nucleic acids, and host cells for producing said antibodies. Further, the invention relates to the use of said antibodies in the diagnosis or treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/24 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against cytokines, lymphokines or interferons

9.

GENOMIC MARKERS FOR PREDICTION OF LONG-TERM RESPONSE TO GROWTH HORMONE (GH) THERAPY

      
Application Number EP2011064951
Publication Number 2012/028633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-31
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Croteau, Pascal
  • Raelson, John
  • Wojcik, Jérôme
  • Destenaves, Benoit
  • Olivier, Clément
  • Schnieper-Samec, Sonia

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of genetic markers to identify the response to growth hormone treatment in Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) or Turner Syndrome (TS) patients as well as a method of treating GHD or TS patients and kits for genotyping.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

10.

COMBINATION TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

      
Application Number EP2011064080
Publication Number 2012/022740
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-08-16
Publication Date 2012-02-23
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Beelke, Manolo
  • Dauvillier, Jérôme
  • Guilleret, Isabelle
  • Monnet, Emmanuel

Abstract

The present invention is related to the use of Vitamin D in combination with Interferon-beta for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/59 - Compounds containing 9,10-seco-cyclopenta[a]hydro- phenanthrene ring systems
  • A61K 31/592 - 9,10-Secoergostane derivatives, e.g. ergocalciferol, vitamin D2
  • A61K 31/593 - 9,10-Secocholestane derivatives, e.g. cholecalciferol, vitamin D3
  • A61K 38/21 - Interferons
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

11.

5-(BIPHENYL-4-YL)-3-PHENYL-1,2,4-OXADIAZOLYL DERIVATIVES AS LIGANDS ON THE SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE (S1P) RECEPTORS

      
Application Number EP2011061372
Publication Number 2012/004287
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-06
Publication Date 2012-01-12
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bombrun, Agnes
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Gonzalez, Jerome
  • Dorbais, Jerome
  • Knight, Chris
  • Baker-Glenn, Charles

Abstract

The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), as selective S1 P1 inhibitors, as well as their use for treating multiple sclerosis and other diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 271/06 - 1,2,4-Oxadiazoles; Hydrogenated 1,2,4-oxadiazoles
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 37/02 - Immunomodulators
  • A61P 19/02 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis
  • A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]

12.

CLADRIBINE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS IN PATIENT GROUPS DEFINED BY GENOTYPE

      
Application Number EP2011054388
Publication Number 2011/117267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-23
Publication Date 2011-09-29
Owner MERCK SERONO SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wojcik, Jérôme
  • Monnet, Emmanuel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining the capacity of a subject suffering from Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) to respond to treatment with Cladribine, said method comprising determining the polymorphism genotype of the subject in at least one SNP located on chromosome X, particularly an SNP located in the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) gene, for example rs5971598. The invention also relates to Cladribine for use in treating Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) in a subject, wherein the treatment is specifically adapted to the capacity of the subject to respond to Cladribine treatment, as predicted by genotype.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

13.

SAFINAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF DYSKINESIA

      
Application Number EP2011051836
Publication Number 2011/098456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-08
Publication Date 2011-08-18
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Von Raison, Florian
  • Weiner, David
  • Roach, Arthur
  • Cuenoud, Bernard
  • Bartoszyk, Gerd

Abstract

The present invention relates to the treatment and prophylaxis of dyskinesias, preferably dyskinesias associated with dopaminergic therapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/165 - Amides, e.g. hydroxamic acids having aromatic rings, e.g. colchicine, atenolol, progabide
  • A61P 25/14 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating abnormal movements, e.g. chorea, dyskinesia
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61K 31/198 - Alpha-amino acids, e.g. alanine, edetic acid (EDTA)

14.

HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES AGAINST HUMAN IL-22RA

      
Application Number EP2010067332
Publication Number 2011/061119
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-12
Publication Date 2011-05-26
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Beckmann, Roland
  • Johnson-Leger, Caroline

Abstract

The invention relates to humanized antibodies against human IL-22RA and to their use in the treatment of psoriasis and other immune-mediated diseases such as psoriatic arthritis and atopic dermatitis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
  • A61P 17/06 - Antipsoriatics
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders
  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
  • C07K 16/46 - Hybrid immunoglobulins

15.

TRICYCLIC PYRAZOL AMINE DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2010067412
Publication Number 2011/058149
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-12
Publication Date 2011-05-19
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gaillard, Pascale
  • Jeanclaude-Etter, Isabelle
  • Pomel, Vincent
  • Sebille, Eric
  • Jeyaprakashnarayanan, Seenisamy
  • Muzerelle, Mathilde

Abstract

This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I*) as Pi3k inhibitors for treating autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other diseases like cancers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 495/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • C07D 495/14 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/56 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systems; Derivatives thereof, e.g. steroids
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

16.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY

      
Application Number EP2010062652
Publication Number 2011/026815
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-08-30
Publication Date 2011-03-10
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Theocharis, Theo
  • Larroque, Sylvain
  • Bernard, Laurence

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of predicting the level of response to treatment with growth hormone in an individual having Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) or Turner Syndrome (TS).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
  • G01N 33/74 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing involving hormones
  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • A61K 38/27 - Growth hormone [GH] (Somatotropin)

17.

TETRAZOLE DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2010060151
Publication Number 2011/006935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-14
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Cleva, Christophe
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Desforges, Gwenaelle
  • Bombrun, Agnes

Abstract

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) for use as pharmaceutical active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, for the treatment of allergic diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 257/04 - Five-membered rings
  • C07D 405/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing both one or more hetero rings having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, and one or more rings having nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 409/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 413/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 417/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • A61K 31/41 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with two or more ring hetero atoms, at least one of which is nitrogen, e.g. tetrazole
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

18.

TRICYCLIC INDOLE-DERIVED SPIRO DERIVATIVES AS CRTH2 MODULATORS

      
Application Number EP2010060154
Publication Number 2011/006936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-14
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Grippi-Vallotton, Tania

Abstract

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) for use as pharmaceutical active compounds, as well as pharmaceutical formulations containing the same, for the treatment of allergic diseases. The compounds according to Formula (I) are suitable as modulators of CRTH2. The invention provides spiro derivatives according to Formula (I) and related formulae that are useful in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases selected from allergic diseases such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and inflammatory dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis, contact hypersensitivity, allergic contact dermatitis, chronic urticaria/chronic idiopathic/autoimmune urticaria, drag-induced exanthems (e.g. toxic epidermal necrolysis or Lyell's syndrome/Stevens-Johnson syndrome/drug hypersensitivity syndrome), photodermatosis or polymorphous light eruption (e.g. photo-irritant contact dermatitis, photoallergy contact dermatitis, chronic actinic dermatitis), and myositis neurodegenerative disorders such as neuropatic pain and other diseases with an inflammatory component such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 487/10 - Spiro-condensed systems
  • A61P 37/08 - Antiallergic agents
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61K 31/4188 - 1,3-Diazoles condensed with heterocyclic ring systems, e.g. biotin, sorbinil

19.

PYRAZOLE OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES AS S1P1 AGONISTS

      
Application Number EP2010057893
Publication Number 2010/142628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-07
Publication Date 2010-12-16
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Baker-Glenn, Charles
  • Blackaby, Wesley
  • Knight, Chris

Abstract

The present invention relates to pyrazole oxadiazoles derivatives of Formula (I), and their use for treating multiple sclerosis and other diseases. Wherein R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection

20.

GENETIC SEVERITY MARKERS IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

      
Application Number EP2010053871
Publication Number 2010/127906
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-25
Publication Date 2010-11-11
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Abderrahim, Hadi
  • Wojcik, Jérôme
  • Esposito, Federica
  • Debailleul, Virginie

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of SNPs in predicting susceptibility and/or severity of Multiple Sclerosis in an individual. The SNPs are located in the introns of the glycosylation enzymes MGAT5 and XYLTl, 3' of HIFlAN, within introns of MEGF11, FGF14, PDE9A and CDH13 and within desert regions of 4q34 and 17p13.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

21.

OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2010054100
Publication Number 2010/115751
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-29
Publication Date 2010-10-14
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Sauer, Wolfgang
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Bombrun, Agnès

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, Ra, Rb, W, Q and S have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

DIHYDROOROTATE DEHYDROGENASE INHIBITORS

      
Application Number EP2010054034
Publication Number 2010/115736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-26
Publication Date 2010-10-14
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Thunuguntla, Siva Sanjeeva Rao
  • Subramanya, Hosahalli
  • Kunnam, Satish Reddy
  • Sanivaru Vijay, Sekhar Reddy
  • Bingi, Chakrapani
  • Kusanur, Raviraj
  • Schwarz, Matthias
  • Arlt, Michael

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, X1, X2, Y, Ra, Rb, Q have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and also in the treatment of cancer disorders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 209/08 - Indoles; Hydrogenated indoles with only hydrogen atoms or radicals containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
  • C07D 235/18 - Benzimidazoles; Hydrogenated benzimidazoles with aryl radicals directly attached in position 2
  • C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • C07D 403/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 409/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • C07D 417/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/33 - Heterocyclic compounds
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

23.

OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2010054103
Publication Number 2010/112461
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-29
Publication Date 2010-10-07
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Sauer, Wolfgang
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Bombrun, Agnes

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I); wherein R1, R2, Ra, Rb, W, Q and S have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

BANK1 RELATED SNPS AND SLE AND/OR MS SUSCEPTIBILITY

      
Application Number EP2010052554
Publication Number 2010/100113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-01
Publication Date 2010-09-10
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Wojcik, Jérôme
  • Alarcón-Riquelme, Marta
  • Castillejo-López, Casimiro

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of genotyping and for predicting the susceptibility for SLE and/or MS by using SNPs related to BANK1 alone or in combination with at least one other SNP.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

25.

OXAZOLE PYRIDINE DERIVATIVES USEFUL AS S1P1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS

      
Application Number EP2010052613
Publication Number 2010/100142
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-02
Publication Date 2010-09-10
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Gerber, Patrick
  • Dorbais, Jerome

Abstract

The present invention provides oxadiazole pyridine derivatives of Formula (I), their use as medicaments and their use for treating multiple sclerosis and other diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]

26.

FUSED BICYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS INHIBITORS FOR PI3 KINASE

      
Application Number EP2010052615
Publication Number 2010/100144
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-02
Publication Date 2010-09-10
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Swinnen, Dominique
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Grippi-Vallotton, Tania
  • Gerber, Patrick
  • Gonzalez, Jerome
  • Shaw, Jeffrey
  • Jeyaprakashnarayanan, Seenisamy

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) for the regulation of phosphoinositides 3-kinases activity and related diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 277/82 - Nitrogen atoms
  • C07D 417/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 419/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/428 - Thiazoles condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/415 - 1,2-Diazoles
  • A61K 31/44 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]

27.

GENETIC MARKERS FOR DIAGNOSING PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE FORMS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

      
Application Number EP2010050378
Publication Number 2010/094525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-14
Publication Date 2010-08-26
Owner Merck Serono S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Abderrahim, Hadi
  • Wojcik, Jérôme
  • Esposito, Federica
  • Comi, Giancarlo
  • Martinelli Boneschi, Filippo

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of SNPs in Multiple Sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

28.

PHENOXY ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2010051567
Publication Number 2010/092043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-09
Publication Date 2010-08-19
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Cleva, Christophe
  • Pretre, Adeline

Abstract

The present invention provides phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of Formula (I) for the treatment of CRTH2 related disorders and disease selected from asthma, atopic dermatitis and inflammatory dermatoses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 59/70 - Ethers of hydroxy-acetic acid
  • A61P 7/06 - Antianaemics
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders
  • A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
  • A61P 17/00 - Drugs for dermatological disorders
  • A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
  • C07D 213/30 - Oxygen atoms
  • C07D 213/65 - One oxygen atom attached in position 3 or 5
  • C07D 213/71 - Sulfur atoms to which a second hetero atom is attached
  • C07D 213/76 - Nitrogen atoms to which a second hetero atom is attached
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07D 277/24 - Radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • C07D 333/28 - Halogen atoms
  • C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 295/096 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly bound oxygen or sulfur atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the oxygen or sulfur atoms separated by carbocyclic rings or by carbon chains interrupted by carbocyclic rings

29.

2-MORPHOLINO-PYRIDO[3,2-D]PYRIMIDINES

      
Application Number EP2010051373
Publication Number 2010/091996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-02-04
Publication Date 2010-08-19
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Bombrun, Agnès
  • Desforges-Bouscary, Gwenaelle
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Gaillard, Pascale

Abstract

This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as Pi3k inhibitors for treating autoimmune deseases, inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other deseases like cancers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/519 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings

30.

OXADIAZOLE FUSED HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATIVES USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

      
Application Number EP2009067171
Publication Number 2010/069949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-12-15
Publication Date 2010-06-24
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Muzerelle, Mathilde
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Dorbais, Jérôme

Abstract

The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
  • A61K 31/4525 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with oxygen as a ring hetero atom
  • A61K 31/435 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 21/00 - Drugs for disorders of the muscular or neuromuscular system
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

31.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY

      
Application Number EP2009065853
Publication Number 2010/060935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-11-25
Publication Date 2010-06-03
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Tuefferd, Marianne
  • Dauvillier, Jérôme
  • Delaye, Arnaud
  • Schnieper-Samec, Sonia

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of genetic markers to identify the response to growth hormone treatment in Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) or Turner Syndrome (TS) patients as well as a method of treating GHD or TS patients and kits for genotyping.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

32.

MEDICATION DISPENSER

      
Application Number IB2009007006
Publication Number 2010/055377
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-10-01
Publication Date 2010-05-20
Owner MERCK SERONO SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Ballard, Brian, Lee
  • Sprada, Peter, John

Abstract

A dispenser for the delivery of medication comprises: - a support (9, 10) supporting an array of blister(s) (11) each containing a medication dose, said support (9, 10) having an array of through hole(s) (19, 25) below said blister(s) (11) respectively, - an actuating member (13) located above said support (9, 10), said actuating member (13) being movable in translation relative to said support (9, 10), by at least one step, in a determined direction (d) parallel to said support (9, 10), and - means (29, 57) for converting each of said step(s) of translational motion of the actuating member (13) into a pressure exerted on corresponding one(s) of said blister(s) (11) towards the corresponding through hole(s) (19, 25) to expel the corresponding medication dose(s) through said corresponding through hole(s) (19, 25).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
  • A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets

33.

4 -MORPHOLINO-PYRIDO [3, 2 -D] PYRIMIDINES ACTIVE ON PI3K

      
Application Number EP2009062664
Publication Number 2010/037765
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-09-30
Publication Date 2010-04-08
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Pomel, Vincent
  • Gaillard, Pascale
  • Desforges, Gwenaelle
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Montagne, Cyril

Abstract

This invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as Pi3k inhibitors for treating autoimmune deseases, inflammatory disorders, multiple sclerosis and other deseases like cancers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders
  • A61K 31/519 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic rings

34.

SOLID LIPID MICROCAPSULES CONTAINING hGH

      
Application Number EP2009005826
Publication Number 2010/017965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-08-11
Publication Date 2010-02-18
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Richard, Joel
  • Fais, Fabio
  • Baldascini, Helen Gabriela

Abstract

The invention relates to growth hormone (GH) formulations having sustained-release properties, in particular human growth hormone (hGH) and methods for their preparation. The growth hormone formulations can be manufactured without denaturing of the protein and can conveniently be administrated to the person in need thereof by using a conventional syringe via a needle having a small diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
  • A61P 5/06 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the anterior pituitary hormones, e.g. TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH
  • A61K 38/27 - Growth hormone [GH] (Somatotropin)

35.

USE OF GENETIC MARKERS FOR IDENTIFYING THE RESPONSE TO INTERFERON TREATMENT IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS

      
Application Number EP2009059283
Publication Number 2010/010057
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-20
Publication Date 2010-01-28
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Monnet, Emmanuel
  • Bouzekri, Nourdine

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of genetic markers to identify the response to interferon-beta (IFN-beta) treatment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients as well as a method for treating MS patients and kits for genotyping.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids

36.

FUSED BICYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF AS PI3K INHIBITORS

      
Application Number EP2009055172
Publication Number 2009/133127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-29
Publication Date 2009-11-05
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Swinnen, Dominique
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Grippi-Vallotton, Tania
  • Gerber, Patrick
  • Gonzalez, Jerome
  • Shaw, Jeffrey, P.

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), for the regulation of phosphoinositides 3-kinases activity and related diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 277/82 - Nitrogen atoms
  • C07D 417/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 417/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 417/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • C07D 487/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/428 - Thiazoles condensed with carbocyclic rings
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

37.

SULFONAMIDES

      
Application Number EP2009054204
Publication Number 2009/124962
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-04-08
Publication Date 2009-10-15
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Cleva, Christophe
  • Tsaklakidis, Christos
  • Burgdorf, Lars

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R4, Ra, Rb, Rc, Re, A*, W1, W2 and W3 are as defined in claim 1, for the treatment of CXCR3 related diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 311/19 - Sulfonamides having sulfur atoms of sulfonamide groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the sulfonamide groups bound to hydrogen atoms or to an acyclic carbon atom to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
  • C07D 213/36 - Radicals substituted by singly-bound nitrogen atoms
  • A61K 31/18 - Sulfonamides
  • A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
  • C07C 311/29 - Sulfonamides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms having the sulfur atom of at least one of the sulfonamide groups bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring
  • C07D 213/42 - Radicals substituted by singly-bound nitrogen atoms having hetero atoms attached to the substituent nitrogen atom
  • C07D 213/71 - Sulfur atoms to which a second hetero atom is attached
  • C07D 213/82 - Amides; Imides in position 3
  • C07D 217/16 - Heterocyclic compounds containing isoquinoline or hydrogenated isoquinoline ring systems with radicals, substituted by hetero atoms, attached to carbon atoms of the nitrogen-containing ring other than aralkyl radicals substituted by oxygen atoms
  • C07D 239/52 - Two oxygen atoms
  • C07D 241/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,4-diazine or hydrogenated 1,4-diazine rings not condensed with other rings having three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
  • C07D 257/04 - Five-membered rings
  • C07D 261/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-oxazole or hydrogenated 1,2-oxazole rings not condensed with other rings having one double bond between ring members or between a ring member and a non-ring member
  • C07D 265/36 - 1,4-Oxazines; Hydrogenated 1,4-oxazines condensed with carbocyclic rings condensed with one six-membered ring
  • C07D 295/135 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring nitrogen atoms substituted by singly or doubly bound nitrogen atoms with the ring nitrogen atoms and the substituent nitrogen atoms separated by carbocyclic rings or by carbon chains interrupted by carbocyclic rings

38.

CHILD-RESISTANT MEDICATION CONTAINER

      
Application Number IB2009005131
Publication Number 2009/125267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-31
Publication Date 2009-10-15
Owner MERCK SERONO SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Sprada, Peter, John
  • Prasser, Robert

Abstract

Child-resistant medication container comprising: a housing (1; 40) having an open end (5;18), - a support (7; 46) for supporting medication, said support being slidably mounted in the housing, - first locking means (31,32; 59, 60, 61, 62; 91, 92) for locking the support in the housing and for unlocking the support so that the support may be slid to the outside of the housing through the open end, said first locking means comprising a first locking member (31; 59; 91) coupled to the housing and a second locking member (32; 61).coupled to the support, said first and second locking members being engageable with each other, and at least one button (13; 50, 51; 83, 84) operable to act on the first locking means, said at least one button comprising a first button (13; 50; 83) operable to disengage the first (31; 59; 91) and second (32; 61) locking members, second locking means (23, 30; 65, 69; 86, 89) for maintaining engagement between the first (31; 59; 91) and second (32; 61) locking members, and a second button (14; 52; 80) operable to act on the second locking means to permit disengaging the first (31; 59; 91) and second (32; 61) locking members by operating the first button (13; 50; 83).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills

39.

PTPH1 INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

      
Application Number EP2009053151
Publication Number 2009/118259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-17
Publication Date 2009-10-01
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Patrignani, Claudia
  • Muzio, Valeria
  • Magnone, Maria-Chiara
  • Zaratin, Paola
  • Greco, Béatrice

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of PTPH1 inhibitors in the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, or a symptom thereof. The present invention also relates to a method of identifying compounds useful in the prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, or a symptom thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/127 - Liposomes
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseases; Gene therapy
  • A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients

40.

VARIATION OF RECOMBINANT EXPRESSION TITRES BY OPTIMISING BACTERIAL RIBOSOME BINDING SITES

      
Application Number EP2009053024
Publication Number 2009/112587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-13
Publication Date 2009-09-17
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Chevalet, Laurent
  • Maundrell, Kinsey

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for optimising the ribosome binding site of a promoter for the expression of a gene encoding a polypeptide of interest, placed under the control of said promoter. The invention also relates to a vector containing such optimised promoters, a prokaryotic host cell transformed by said vector, as well as a method for producing a recombinant protein of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
  • C12N 15/70 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for E. coli

41.

PEG-INTERFERON-BETA FORMULATIONS

      
Application Number EP2008067876
Publication Number 2009/080699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-18
Publication Date 2009-07-02
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Del Rio, Alessandra
  • Richard, Joel

Abstract

The invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising a pegylated IFN-β (PEG- IFN-β), an excipient, a surfactant and a buffer wherein said excipient is a polyol, wherein said surfactant is a non-ionic surfactant and wherein said buffer is a sodium acetate buffer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
  • A61K 38/21 - Interferons

42.

TRIAZOLE OXADIAZOLES DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2008067776
Publication Number 2009/080663
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-17
Publication Date 2009-07-02
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Cleva, Christophe
  • Sebille, Eric
  • Schwarz, Matthias
  • Marin, Delphine
  • Bombrun, Agnès
  • Blackaby, Wesley
  • Baker-Glenn, Charles
  • Knight, Chris
  • Rouse, Craig

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, Ra, Rb, X have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 413/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

43.

SARP-1 FUSION PROTEINS AND USES THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2008067298
Publication Number 2009/074637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-11
Publication Date 2009-06-18
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Saborio, Gabriela
  • Karmirantzou, Maria

Abstract

The invention relates to a fusion protein comprising a mature SARP-1 polypeptide without the Netrindomain, the fusion protein further comprising an Fc region of an immunoglobulin, wherein the fusion protein lacks certain N-terminal amino acids of the mature SARP-1 polypeptide. The invention further relates to the use of said fusion protein fortreating cancer, a fibrotic disorder or a cardiovascular disorder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals

44.

ALLELE AND ISOTOPE-SPECIFIC INTERVENTION ON MHC CLASS II MOLECULES ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES BY MEANS OF PEPTIDES

      
Application Number EP2008010230
Publication Number 2009/071276
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-03
Publication Date 2009-06-11
Owner MERCK SERONO SA (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Weissert, Robert
  • Wiesmueller, Karl-Heinz
  • De Graaf, Katrien, L.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a peptide for the treatment or prophylaxis of an autoimmune disease, a nucleic acid molecule coding for said peptide, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the peptide and/or the nucleic acid molecule, and to a method for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of an autoimmune disease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids

45.

NOVEL BANK1 SPLICE VARIANT

      
Application Number EP2008065980
Publication Number 2009/068481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-11-21
Publication Date 2009-06-04
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Abderrahim, Hadi
  • Kozyrev, Sergei V.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new splice variant of BANK1, the use of SNPs in BANK1 for diagnostics and the use of antagonists to modulate BANK1 and/or the BANK1 pathway.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acids; Gastrins; Somatostatins; Melanotropins; Derivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganisms; Compositions therefor; Processes of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes

46.

LH LIQUID FORMULATIONS

      
Application Number EP2008064679
Publication Number 2009/056569
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-29
Publication Date 2009-05-07
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Agostinetto, Rita
  • Samaritani, Fabrizio
  • Del Rio, Alessandra
  • Richard, Joel

Abstract

The invention relates to liquid pharmaceutical formulations of luteinizing hormone (LH) for single- or multi-dose administration.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/08 - Solutions
  • A61K 38/24 - Follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH]; Chorionic gonadotropins, e.g. HCG; Luteinising hormone [LH]; Thyroid-stimulating hormone [TSH]
  • A61P 5/06 - Drugs for disorders of the endocrine system of the anterior pituitary hormones, e.g. TSH, ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH

47.

METHOD FOR PURIFYING FC-FUSION PROTEINS

      
Application Number EP2008064208
Publication Number 2009/053358
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-21
Publication Date 2009-04-30
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Delvaille, David
  • Ziegler, Thierry
  • Eon-Duval, Alex

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the purification of Fc-fusion proteins via blue dye affinity chromatography, in particular for the reduction of the amount of free Fc-moieties in an Fc- fusion proteins preparation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/565 - IFN-beta
  • C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
  • C07K 16/00 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies
  • C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes

48.

METHOD FOR PURIFYING AN FC-CONTAINING PROTEIN

      
Application Number EP2008064210
Publication Number 2009/053360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-21
Publication Date 2009-04-30
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor Eon-Duval, Alex

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the purification of an Fc-containing protein via blue dye affinity chromatography, in particular for the reduction of the amount of free Fc-moieties in an Fc-containing protein preparation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes

49.

SINGLE IFN-BETA FUSED TO A MUTATED IGG FC FRAGMENT

      
Application Number EP2008064224
Publication Number 2009/053368
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-21
Publication Date 2009-04-30
Owner
  • MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
  • BOZZATO, Giuliano (Switzerland)
Inventor Bozzato, Gian Battista

Abstract

The invention relates to a protein comprising a single IFN-beta fused to a mutated IgG Fc domain containing two subunits, wherein the first subunit comprises a mutated IgG Fc arm not linked to a IFN-beta protein, and the second subunit comprises a mutated IgG Fc arm linked to a single IFN-beta protein, and wherein said mutated IgG Fc domain is an immunoglobulin gamma-1 Fc domain and wherein said Fc domain comprises at least five mutations.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

COMBINATIONS OF (1R, 2R, 3S, 4S) -N4- (3-AMINOCARBONYLBICYCLO [2. 2. 1] HEPT-5-ENE-2-YL) - 5-FLUORO-N2- [ ( 3 - METHYL-4- (4 -METHYLPIPERAZIN-1-YL] PHENYL-2, 4-PYRIMIDINEAMINE

      
Application Number EP2008063729
Publication Number 2009/050143
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-13
Publication Date 2009-04-23
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Romanelli, Angela
  • Gianella-Borradori, Athos
  • Raymond, Eric
  • Serova, Maria
  • Faivre, Sandrine

Abstract

The invention relates to combinations of (1 R,2R,3S,4S)-N4-(3- aminocarbonylbicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2-yl)-5-fluoro-N2-[(3-nnethyl-4-(4- methylpiperazin-1 -yl)]phenyl-2,4-pyrimidinediamine and/or its physiologically acceptable salts and solvates, and other cancer therapeutics, and the use of such combinations for the treatment of cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/506 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings
  • A61K 31/44 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof
  • A61K 31/517 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinazoline, perimidine
  • A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

51.

OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES

      
Application Number EP2008063180
Publication Number 2009/043889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-01
Publication Date 2009-04-09
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Sauer, Wolfgang
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Bombrun, Agnes
  • Muzerelle, Mathilde
  • Dorbais, Jerome
  • Marin, Delphine
  • Gonzalez, Jérôme
  • Gerber, Patrick

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 263/32 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-oxazole or hydrogenated 1,3-oxazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
  • C07D 413/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond
  • C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • A61K 31/4245 - Oxadiazoles
  • A61P 37/00 - Drugs for immunological or allergic disorders

52.

OXADIAZOLE DIARYL COMPOUNDS

      
Application Number EP2008063185
Publication Number 2009/043890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-10-01
Publication Date 2009-04-09
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Montagne, Cyril
  • Quattropani, Anna
  • Sauer, Wolfgang
  • Bombrun, Agnès

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, Ra , Rb,Rc and W, have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

TRIAZOLOPYRIDINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS ASK INHIBITORS

      
Application Number EP2008060884
Publication Number 2009/027283
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-08-20
Publication Date 2009-03-05
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Swinnen, Dominique
  • Jorand-Lebrun, Catherine
  • Grippi - Vallotton, Tania
  • Muzerelle, Mathilde
  • Royle, Amanda
  • Macritchie, Jacqueline
  • Hill, Richard
  • Shaw, Jeffrey P.

Abstract

The present invention relates to triazolopyridine compounds according to Formula (I), their use as medicament, for treating autoimmune disorders, inflammatorydiseases, cardiovascular disceases and/or neurodegenerative diseases and a process for their preparation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 471/04 - Ortho-condensed systems
  • A61K 31/437 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a five-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. indolizine, beta-carboline
  • A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]

54.

6-AMINO-PYRIMIDINE-4-CARBOXAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS WHICH BIND TO THE SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE (S1P) RECEPTOR FOR THE TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

      
Application Number EP2008059933
Publication Number 2009/019167
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-07-29
Publication Date 2009-02-12
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Bombrun, Agnes
  • Schwarz, Matthias
  • Crosignani, Stefano
  • Covini, David
  • Marin, Delphine

Abstract

The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein X, W, Q, R, R1 and R2 have the meanings given in claim 1. The compounds are useful e.g. in the treatment of autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 239/42 - One nitrogen atom
  • C07D 239/34 - One oxygen atom
  • A61K 31/505 - Pyrimidines; Hydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
  • A61P 29/02 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agents; Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID] without antiinflammatory effect
  • A61P 19/02 - Drugs for skeletal disorders for joint disorders, e.g. arthritis, arthrosis

55.

METHOD FOR GENERATING STABLE CELL LINES EXPRESSING HIGH LEVELS OF A PROTEIN OF INTEREST

      
Application Number EP2008059313
Publication Number 2009/010534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-07-16
Publication Date 2009-01-22
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Crawford Mc Fadd, Tara, Kristen
  • Yang, Meijia

Abstract

This invention relates to industrial production of proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for obtaining cells that stably express a protein of interest, even when cultivated in the absence of selective pressure. DHFR is used as a surrogate marker. The transfected cells are not selected based on resistance to a toxic compound, but based on fluorescence as measured by FACS using fluorescent MTX.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/65 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression using markers
  • C12N 15/67 - General methods for enhancing the expression
  • C12N 15/79 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts

56.

THE PURO-DHFR QUADRIFUNCTIONAL MARKER AND ITS USE IN PROTEIN PRODUCTION

      
Application Number EP2008057109
Publication Number 2008/148881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-06-06
Publication Date 2008-12-11
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kobr, Michel
  • Dupraz, Philippe

Abstract

This invention relates to industrial production of proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to the res-DHFR surrogate marker, which corresponds to a fusion between DHFR and a protein conferring resistance to a toxic compound or conferring a metabolic advantage. The invention further relates to the use of res-DHFR for screening cells for high expression of a protein of interest. The invention is illustrated by the Puro-DHFR surrogate marker, which corresponds to a fusion between the puromycin N-acetyltransferase and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
  • C12N 15/65 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectors; Vectors; Use of hosts therefor; Regulation of expression using markers
  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urine; Testing involving biospecific ligand binding methods; Immunological testing
  • C12N 5/10 - Cells modified by introduction of foreign genetic material, e.g. virus-transformed cells

57.

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF PIPERAZINE BENZOTHIAZOLES

      
Application Number EP2008054055
Publication Number 2008/125518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-04-03
Publication Date 2008-10-23
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Schiavo, Cesare
  • Poma, Marco
  • Nadler, William

Abstract

The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of compounds of formula (I) where the groups and symbols are as defined in the description, said process comprising a) reacting a benzothiazol-2-ylacetonitrile bearing group R1 with an activated pyrimidine, in a reaction medium; then treating the obtained derivative in said reaction medium with a weak base anion exchange resin; then, after removing said resin and isolating the reaction product, reacting it with a substituted piperazine -benzyl-alkyloxy. The final product can optionally be salified. The invention also relates to the preparation of N-acyl-substituted piperazine -benzyl- alkyloxy, comprising treating a bromide-alkyl-phenyl-4-ester wherein the ester group is selected from COOMe or COOEt with DIBAL to obtain (4- bromomethyl-phenyl)-methanol and reacting the latter with 1-piperazin-1-yl-acyl. The processes here disclosed present a number of advantages, for example, higher yield and purity of final product. Moreover, in case of piperazine group bearing hydrogen or an acyl group in position 4, the preparation of the intermediate substituted piperazine -benzyl-alkyloxy (V) need no protection/deprotection steps.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 295/18 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms acylated on ring nitrogen atoms by radicals derived from carboxylic acids, or sulfur or nitrogen analogues thereof
  • C07D 417/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms

58.

QUINOXALINE COMPOUNDS AND USE THEREOF

      
Application Number EP2008052102
Publication Number 2008/101979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-02-21
Publication Date 2008-08-28
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Gaillard, Pascale
  • Pomel, Vincent
  • Jeanclaude-Etter, Isabelle
  • Dorbais, Jérôme
  • Klicic, Jasna
  • Montagne, Cyril

Abstract

The present invention is related to quinoxaline compounds of Formula (I) in particular for the treatment of autoimmune disorders and/or inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, bacterial or viral infections, kidney diseases, platelet aggregation, cancer, transplantation, graft rejection or lung injuries.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 241/44 - Benzopyrazines with hetero atoms or with carbon atoms having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. ester or nitrile radicals, directly attached to carbon atoms of the hetero ring
  • C07D 401/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 401/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 403/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 403/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 407/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing two hetero rings linked by a chain containing hetero atoms as chain links
  • C07D 407/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, not provided for by group containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 409/14 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing three or more hetero rings
  • C07D 451/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 8-azabicyclo [3.2.1] octane, 9-azabicyclo [3.3.1] nonane, or 3-oxa-9-azatricyclo [3.3.1.02,4] nonane ring systems, e.g. tropane or granatane alkaloids, scopolamine; Cyclic acetals thereof containing not further condensed 8-azabicyclo [3.2.1] octane or 3-oxa-9-azatricyclo [3.3.1.02,4] nonane ring systems, e.g. tropane; Cyclic acetals thereof
  • A61K 31/498 - Pyrazines or piperazines ortho- or peri-condensed with carbocyclic ring systems, e.g. quinoxaline, phenazine
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

59.

PURIFICATION OF FC-TACT FUSION PROTEINS USING THE OILBODY TECHNOLOGY

      
Application Number EP2008050886
Publication Number 2008/090217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-25
Publication Date 2008-07-31
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Kornmann, Henri
  • Baer, Gianni

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the purificationof Fc-fusion proteins such as TACI-Fc using genetically engineered oilbodies expressing protein A.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C07K 14/705 - Receptors; Cell surface antigens; Cell surface determinants
  • C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes
  • A61K 38/04 - Peptides having up to 20 amino acids in a fully defined sequence; Derivatives thereof

60.

PROCESS FOR THE PURIFICATION OF FC-CONTAINING PROTEINS

      
Application Number EP2008050501
Publication Number 2008/087184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-01-17
Publication Date 2008-07-24
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Eon-Duval, Alex
  • Teppet, Céline

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for the purification of an Fc-containing protein based on cation exchange chromatography.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

JUNCTIONAL ADHESION MOLECULE-C (JAM-C) BINDING COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

      
Application Number IB2007002861
Publication Number 2008/038127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-28
Publication Date 2008-04-03
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Dietrich, Pierre-Yves
  • Tenan, Mirna
  • Aurrand-Lions, Michel
  • Imhof, Beat Albert

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a compound that specifically binds to Junctional Adhesion Molecule -C (JAM-C) or -B (JAM-B) for the treatment of gliomas. More specifically the invention relates to the use of an antagonist of JAM-B or JAM-C for the treatment of glioma, in particular astrocytoma.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 39/395 - Antibodies; Immunoglobulins; Immune serum, e.g. antilymphocytic serum
  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

62.

NOVEL COMBINATION OF AGENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV-ASSOCIATED ADIPOSE REDISTRIBUTION SYNDROME (HARS)

      
Application Number EP2007059288
Publication Number 2008/028928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-09-05
Publication Date 2008-03-13
Owner MERCK SERONO S.A. (Switzerland)
Inventor
  • Macallan, Derek
  • Moyle, Graeme

Abstract

Provided herein is a novel treatment for HIV-associated adipose redistribution syndrome (HARS) comprising combination of agents, said combination of agents comprising a first agent which binds to and initiates signaling of the human growth hormone (hGH) receptor or a substance which stimulates release or potentiates the activity of endogenous hGH; and a second agent which increases insulin sensitivity in said patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/4439 - Non-condensed pyridines; Hydrogenated derivatives thereof containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. omeprazole
  • A61K 38/27 - Growth hormone [GH] (Somatotropin)
  • A61P 3/00 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism