Abstract:
This invention provides compositions of active highly phosphorylated human N- acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS), and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations thereof, methods of producing and purifying GALNS, and its use in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, or treatment of diseases and conditions, including particularly lysosomal storage diseases that are caused by, or associated with, a deficiency in the GALNS enzyme, e.g., Mucopolysaccharidosis IVa (MPS IVa or Morquio A syndrome).
Abstract:
Formulations are provided, comprising: a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; and an ingredient selected from a hydrophilic solvent, a lipophilic solvent, an emulsifier, or a mixture of any two or more thereof; wherein the compound of Formula (I) is: In some embodiments, the formulations are liquids. In other embodiments, the formulations are solids. Also provided are methods of preparing such formulations.
Abstract:
The polypeptide Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) and variants thereof can be advantageously stored in a form (e.g., a concentrated aqueous solution) that exhibits high stability and thereafter converted (e.g., by mixing with a diluent) into a form that is therapeutically effective (e.g., in the treatment of severe Community Acquired Pneumonia) when administered parenterally (e.g., intravenously) to patients. The separate storage of components of pharmaceutical compositions comprising TFPI and TFPI variants provides several important advantages. The components are generally a concentrated polypeptide solution and a diluent.
Abstract:
Stable liquid pharmaceutical compositions comprising an antagonist anti- CD40 antibody as a therapeutically or prophylactically active component and methods useful in their preparation are provided. These compositions comprise the antagonist anti-CD40 antibody, a buffering agent to maintain the pH of the composition between about pH 5.0 and about pH 7.0, and an amount of arginine-HCl sufficient to render the liquid composition near isotonic. The stable liquid antagonist anti-CD40 antibody -containing pharmaceutical compositions of the invention find use in methods for treating proliferative diseases and diseases having an autoimmune and/or inflammatory component.
Abstract:
Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to treatment methods of administering tetrahydrobiopterin, including in oral dosage forms, in intravenous formulations, and with food. Also disclosed herein are biopterin assays for measuring the amount of biopterin and metabolites of biopterin in a sample.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical formulation, comprising: a compound of formula (I), a tautomer of the compound, a salt of the compound, a salt of the tautomer, or a mixture thereof and at least one ingredient selected from the group consisting of (i) cellulose; (ii) silicon dioxide; (iii) magnesium stearate; and (iv) an ingredient selected from crospovidone, starch, or lactose.
Abstract:
Improved formulations of dexrazoxane for making injectable solutions in a clinical setting are provided. In some embodiments, high pH formulations are provided to reduce or eliminate pain upon injection. According to various embodiments, dexrazoxane may be formulated as a lyophilized or non-lyophilized acid salt or as a lyophilized or non-lyophilized free base. In some embodiments, dexrazoxane is provided as a sterile dry milled powder of a free base or an isolated acid salt crystal. Formulations that require significantly reduced clinical preparation time are provided. Single-container presentations of unit doses of dexrazoxane are also provided. The formulations of the present invention may be provided in a vial, infusion bottle or infusion bag. In some embodiments, the container may be directly attachable to a diluent-containing container for easy preparation. In other embodiments, diluent may be added directly to the container. Improved methods of manufacturing dexrazoxane that allow greater processing latitude are also provided.
Abstract:
A lacate salt of a compound of Formula: (I) or a tautomer of the compound, wherein Formula (I) has the following structure and R 1 -R 9 and R 12 -R 14 are as defined herein.
Abstract:
This invention provides compositions of active highly phosphorylated human N- acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS), and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations thereof, methods of producing and purifying GALNS, and its use in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, or treatment of diseases and conditions, including particularly lysosomal storage diseases that are caused by, or associated with, a deficiency in the GALNS enzyme, e.g. , Mucopolysaccharidosis IVa (MPS IVa or Morquio A syndrome).