A61P31/14

SMALL MOLECULE FURIN INHIBITORS FOR TREATING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
20230011571 · 2023-01-12 · ·

Provided herein are methods of treating a viral infection in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutical composition comprising Formula (I). Further provided herein are methods for inhibiting the replication of a virus (e.g., a togaviridae family virus (e.g., an alphavirus (e.g., Chikungunya virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, Mayaro virus, Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, Western equine encephalitis)), a filoviradae family virus (e.g., a Marburg virus (e.g., Marburg virus, Ravn virus)), human respiratory syncytial virus (i.e., human orthopneumo virus), a flavivirus (e.g., dengue virus, Usutu virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, Powassan virus, yellow fever), a paramyxoviridae family virus (e.g., an orthoparamyxovirinae virus (e.g., a henipavims (e.g., Nipah virus), a morbillivims (e.g., measles morbillivirus))) in a subject in need thereof. Also provided herein are methods for treating and/or preventing a disorder due to a microbial toxin (e.g., due to P. aeruginosa exotoxin A, Clostridium septicum alpha-toxin, diphtheria toxin(s), shiga toxin(s)) in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) as described herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits including a compound of Formula (I) for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a viral infection in a subject in need thereof.

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IMIDAZOQUINOLINE SUBSTITUTED PHOSPHORIC ESTER AGONIST, AND PREPARATION THEREFOR AND APPLICATION THEREOF
20230008368 · 2023-01-12 ·

The present invention relates to an imidazoquinoline substituted phosphoric ester agonist, and a preparation therefor and an application thereof. Specifically, the compounds of the present invention have the structure shown in formula (I), wherein the definition of each group and substituent is as described in the description. Also disclosed in the present invention are a preparation method for the compound and use thereof as a TLR agonist.

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Coronavirus vaccine

This disclosure relates to the field of RNA to prevent or treat coronavirus infection. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and agents for vaccination against coronavirus infection and inducing effective coronavirus antigen-specific immune responses such as antibody and/or T cell responses. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to methods comprising administering to a subject RNA encoding a peptide or protein comprising an epitope of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S protein) for inducing an immune response against coronavirus S protein, in particular S protein of SARS-CoV-2, in the subject, i.e., vaccine RNA encoding vaccine antigen.

Coronavirus vaccine

This disclosure relates to the field of RNA to prevent or treat coronavirus infection. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and agents for vaccination against coronavirus infection and inducing effective coronavirus antigen-specific immune responses such as antibody and/or T cell responses. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to methods comprising administering to a subject RNA encoding a peptide or protein comprising an epitope of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S protein) for inducing an immune response against coronavirus S protein, in particular S protein of SARS-CoV-2, in the subject, i.e., vaccine RNA encoding vaccine antigen.

SARS-CoV-2 polypeptide inhibitors directed against the Env TM domain and methods of treatment using said inhibitors

Methods for treating coronavirus infection, such as an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, in a subject in need thereof include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an isolated polypeptide targeting the spike protein and the transmembrane region of the coronavirus envelope protein. Compositions include isolated polypeptides complementary to residues 30-38 of the envelope protein transmembrane region.

SARS-CoV-2 polypeptide inhibitors directed against the Env TM domain and methods of treatment using said inhibitors

Methods for treating coronavirus infection, such as an infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, in a subject in need thereof include administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an isolated polypeptide targeting the spike protein and the transmembrane region of the coronavirus envelope protein. Compositions include isolated polypeptides complementary to residues 30-38 of the envelope protein transmembrane region.

Glycan-interacting compounds and methods of use
RE049435 · 2023-02-28 · ·

The present invention provides glycan-interacting antibodies and methods for producing glycan-interacting antibodies useful in the treatment and prevention of human disease, including cancer. Such glycan-interacting antibodies include monoclonal antibodies, derivatives, and fragments thereof as well as compositions and kits comprising them. Further provided are methods of using glycan-interacting antibodies to target cells and treat disease.

RNAi agents for hepatitis B virus infection

Described are compositions and methods for inhibition of Hepatitis B virus gene expression. RNA interference (RNAi) agents for inhibiting the expression of Hepatitis B virus gene are described. The HBV RNAi agents disclosed herein may be targeted to cells, such as hepatocytes, for example, by using conjugated targeting ligands. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more HBV RNAi agents optionally with one or more additional therapeutics are also described. Delivery of the described HBV RNAi agents to infected liver in vivo provides for inhibition of HBV gene expression and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with HBV infection.

RNAi agents for hepatitis B virus infection

Described are compositions and methods for inhibition of Hepatitis B virus gene expression. RNA interference (RNAi) agents for inhibiting the expression of Hepatitis B virus gene are described. The HBV RNAi agents disclosed herein may be targeted to cells, such as hepatocytes, for example, by using conjugated targeting ligands. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more HBV RNAi agents optionally with one or more additional therapeutics are also described. Delivery of the described HBV RNAi agents to infected liver in vivo provides for inhibition of HBV gene expression and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with HBV infection.

Dengue vaccine unit dose and administration thereof
11590221 · 2023-02-28 · ·

The invention relates to a unit dose of a dengue vaccine composition and methods and uses for preventing dengue disease and methods for stimulating an immune response to all four dengue virus serotypes in a subject or subject population. The unit dose of a dengue vaccine composition includes constructs of each dengue serotype, such as TDV-1, TDV-2, TDV-3 and TDV-4, at various concentrations in order to improve protection from dengue infection.