41 results about "Angioedema" patented technology

The invention concerns bifunctional fusion molecules for the treatment of IgE-mediated allergic conditions and FcepsiRI-mediated autoimmune conditions. The invention provides a new therapeutic approach for the treatment of both acute and late-phase allergic responses due to ingestion, inhalation, cutaneous and parenteral exposure to allergens, responses including asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, severe food allergies, chronic urticaria and angioedema, as well as anaphylactic reactions due to exposures such as bee stings or penicillin allergy. In addition, the invention provides for a novel, safer and more efficacious form of allergy vaccination.

RNA interference (RNAi) triggers for inhibiting the expression of Factor XII (F12) gene through the mechanism of RNA interference are described. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more F12RNAi triggers together with one or more excipients capable of delivering the RNAi trigger(s) to a liver cell in vivo are also described. Delivery of the F12 RNAi trigger(s) to liver cells in vivo provides for inhibition of F12 gene expression and treatment of angioedema, including hereditary angioedema (HAE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE), and diseases associated with angioedema.

The present invention relates to a novel compound useful as a TRPV4 antagonist, specifically the compound 1-(((5S,7R)-3-(5-cyclopropylpyrazin-2-yl)-7-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-oxa-3-azaspiro[4.5]decan-7-yl)methyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazole-6-carbonitrile, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound. The compound of the invention can be useful in the treatmentof a disease state selected from: atherosclerosis, disorders related to vasogenic edema, postsurgical abdominal edema, ocular edema, cerebral edema, local and systemic edema, fluid retention, sepsis,hypertension, inflammation, bone related dysfunctions and congestive heart failure, pulmonary disorders, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, ventilator induced lung injury, high altitude inducedpulmonary edema, acute respiratory distress syndrome, acute lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, sinusitis / rhinitis, asthma, cough; including acute cough, sub-acute cough and chronic cough, pulmonary hypertension, overactive bladder, cystitis, pain, motor neuron disorders, genetic gain of function disorders, cardiovascular disease, renal dysfunction, stroke, glaucoma, retinopathy, endometriosis, pre-term labor, dermatitis, pruritus, pruritus in liver disease, diabetes, metabolic disorder, obesity, migraine, pancreatitis, tumor suppression, immunosuppression, osteoarthritis, crohn's disease, colitis, diarrhea, intestinal irregularity (hyperreactivity / hyporeactivity), fecal incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, intestinal pain and cramping, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, and flatulence.

Disclosed are compounds of formula I, II, and III, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, which are inhibitors of kallikrein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such a compound, and methods involving use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment and prevention of acquired or hereditary angioedema, or other diseases and conditions characterized by aberrant kallikrein activity.

RNA interference (RNAi) initiators for inhibiting the expression of Factor XII (F12) gene by the RNA interference mechanism are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more F12 RNAi initiators and one or more excipients capable of delivering the RNAi initiators to hepatocytes. Delivery of the F12 RNAi initiator to hepatocytes in vivo provides inhibition of F12 gene expression and treatment of angioedema, including hereditary angioedema (HAE), venous thromboembolism (VTE), and diseases associated with angioedema.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating angioedema, containing as an active ingredient a peony root extract or an extract of a mixture of peony root and licorice. In particular, the extract of a mixture of peony root and licorice according to the present invention inhibits the excessive generation of advanced glycation end products, which may cause macular degeneration, inhibits blood-retinal barrier breakdown causing retinal edema in various animal models, protects or treats a subretinal region causing dry macular degeneration, inhibits angiogenesis causing wet macular degeneration, and thus can be usefully used as an active ingredient for the composition for preventing and treating angioedema including macular degeneration, macular edema, retinal edema, or varicose veins.