Abstract:
The present invention relates to chemically-modified RNAi constructs for reducing expression of a target gene. In particular, the invention relates to specific patterns of modified nucleotides to be incorporated into RNAi constructs to improve in vivo stability and efficacy. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the chemically-modified RNAi constructs and methods of inhibiting target gene expression in vivo by administering the chemically-modified RNAi constructs, for example, to treat or ameliorate various disease conditions.
Abstract:
The invention relates to bicyclic compounds of formulas I and I', and salts thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to inhibitors or modulators of Pim-1 and/or Pim-2, and/or Pim-3 protein kinase activity or enzyme function. In still further embodiments, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein, and their use in the prevention and treatment of Pim kinase related conditions and diseases, preferably cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I wherein A 4 , L, R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 5 and m are as defined herein. The invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions including one or more compounds of Formula I, uses of such compounds and compositions for treatment of p38 map kinase mediated diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, ankylosing spondylitis, pain and other inflammatory disorders, as well as intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to RNAi constructs for reducing expression of the SCAP gene. Methods of using such RNAi constructs to treat or prevent liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are also described.
Abstract:
The invention relates to compounds of formula (1), and salts thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to inhibitors or modulators of Pim-1 and/or Pim-2, and/or Pim-3 protein kinase activity or enzyme function. In still further embodiments, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein, and their use in the prevention and treatment of Pim kinase related conditions and diseases, preferably cancer.
Abstract:
The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the prophylaxis and treatment of protein kinase mediated diseases, including inflammation, cancer and related conditions. The compounds have a general Formula I, wherein A1, A2, A3, B, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are defined herein. Accordingly, the invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention, methods for the prophylaxis and treatment of kinase mediated diseases using the compounds and compositions of the invention, and intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to RNAi constructs for reducing expression of the HSD17B13 gene. Methods of using such RNAi constructs to treat or prevent liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are also described.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a method of capping, reducing, and oxidizing cys-mAbs in order to provide homogenous material for subsequent conjugation reactions. The present method demonstrates robust ways to manufacture conjugates of cysteine-engineered antibodies that offer high yield and consistent product quality.
Abstract:
Methods of treating metabolic diseases and disorders using a composition comprising an antigen binding protein specific for the GIPR polypeptide conjugated to a GLP-1 receptor agonist are provided. In various embodiments the metabolic disease or disorder is type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated glucose levels, elevated insulin levels and diabetic nephropathy. In certain embodiments the composition comprises an antibody or functional fragment thereof comprising a cysteine at one or more conjugation site(s) wherein the GLP-1 receptor agonist is conjugated to the antibody or functional fragment thereof through the side-chain of the cysteine residue.
Abstract:
The invention encompasses compounds represented by the following general structures: formula (I) and formula (II), wherein X; R 1 -R 3 ; R11; R12; and R14 are as defined in the claims and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions, uses and methods for prophylaxis and treatment of cancer.