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| Patent application number | Title | Published |
| 20120135944 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120129873 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129821 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120122894 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120115889 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120108612 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120108547 | INHIBITORS OF TYROSINE KINASES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of particular tyrosine kinases. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the compounds disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of tyrosine kinase-mediated diseases or conditions or tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases or conditions are provided. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120101114 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Described herein are irreversible kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such irreversible inhibitors, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases. Further described herein are methods, assays and systems for determining an appropriate irreversible inhibitor of a protein, including a kinase. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120101113 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Described herein are irreversible kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such irreversible inhibitors, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases. Further described herein are methods, assays and systems for determining an appropriate irreversible inhibitor of a protein, including a kinase. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120101065 | INHIBITORS OF TYROSINE KINASES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of particular tyrosine kinases. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the compounds disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of tyrosine kinase-mediated diseases or conditions or tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases or conditions are provided. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100138 | THE USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK) - Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120095026 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120088912 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087915 | USE OF INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE (BTK) - Disclosed herein are methods for treating a cancer comprising: a. administering a Btk inhibitor to a subject sufficient to result in an increase or appearance in the blood of a subpopulation of lymphocytes defined by immunophenotyping; b. determining the expression profile of one or more biomarkers from one or more subpopulation of lymphocytes; and c. administering a second agent based on the determined expression profile. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120083470 | INHIBITORS OF TYROSINE KINASES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of particular tyrosine kinases. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the compounds disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of tyrosine kinase-mediated diseases or conditions or tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases or conditions are provided. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120071497 | METHODS OF TREATING ABC-DLBCL USING INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are methods for treating an individual diagnosed with ABC-DLBCL. The methods include administering to the individual an inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120065201 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Described herein are irreversible kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such irreversible inhibitors, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases. Further described herein are methods, assays and systems for determining an appropriate irreversible inhibitor of a protein, including a kinase. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120064032 | NOVEL HYDROXAMATES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110311624 | FORMULATIONS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITOR AND USES THEREOF - Dosing regimens, methods of treatment, controlled release formulations, and combination therapies that include an HDAC inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are described. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110281322 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110269806 | 2-(2-HYDROXYBIPHENYL-3-YL)-1H-BENZOIMIDAZOLE-5-CARBOXAMIDINE DERIVATIVES AS FACTOR VIIA INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110224235 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE FOR THE TREATMENT OF SOLID TUMORS - Described herein are irreversible Btk inhibitor compounds, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and disorders characterized by the presence or development of solid tumors. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110207939 | FACTOR VIIA INHIBITOR - The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110184001 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110150825 | USES OF SELECTIVE INHIBITORS OF HDAC8 FOR TREATMENT OF INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS - Described herein are methods for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory, autoimmune, or heteroimmune condition by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that is a selective inhibitor of histone deacetylase 8. Also described herein are methods for decreasing secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines by administering an HDAC8-selective inhibitor compound. Further described herein are methods for predicting responsiveness to treatments for inflammatory conditions. Methods for predicting efficacy of treatments for inflammatory conditions are also described. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110086866 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Described herein are kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such inhibitors, and methods for using such inhibitors in the treatment of diseases. Further described herein are methods, assays and systems for determining an appropriate inhibitor of a protein, including a kinase. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110053164 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING CANCER RESISTANCE TO HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS - Described herein are methods and compositions for determining whether a particular cancer is resistant to or susceptible to a histone deacetylase inhibitor or to histone deacetylase inhibitors. The methods include analysis of the expression levels of at least four biomarker genes associated with response to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Also described herein are methods and compositions for increasing the likelihood of a therapeutically effective treatment in a patient, comprising an analysis of the expression levels of at least four biomarker genes associated with response to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Also described herein are isolated populations of nucleic acids derived from a cancer sensitive to or resistant to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Further described are kits and indications that are optionally used in conjunction with the aforementioned methods and compositions. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110046100 | Texaphyrin solutions and pharmaceutical formulations - A packaging system is described for a drug that provides protection from contamination, crystallization and/or degradation of the drug during storage of the system prior to its use. The packaging of the drug does not significantly absorb, react with, or otherwise adversely affect the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug or other excipients or components during storage of the system prior to its use. The packaging system is also used for preserving a drug, particularly a drug containing high-purity texaphyrin metal complexes, by providing a product packaging system that prevents, limits or otherwise controls degradation reactions that can result from exposure to oxygen and/or light. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110039868 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110021528 | NOVEL HYDROXAMATES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110008257 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20100331350 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100298396 | MANUFACTURE, COMPOSITIONS AND USES OF COAGULATION FACTOR VIIa MODULATOR - Treatment of cancer and thromboembolic disorders using inhibitors of Factor VIIa are disclosed herein using a compound of Formula I. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100285516 | CALCIUM FLUX AS A PHARMACOEFFICACY BIOMARKER FOR INHIBITORS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE - Described herein are methods for using calcium flux as a biomarker to select and predict patients likely to respond to an apoptotic agent as therapy. Further described herein is a method of using calcium flux as a clinical biomarker to determine whether a tumor is sensitive to an HDAC inhibitor. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100048916 | HIGH-PURITY TEXAPHYRIN METAL COMPLEXES - Disclosed herein are the methods and compositions for the improved synthesis of texaphyrin metal complexes. The improved synthesis results in high-purity compositions of texaphyrin metal complexes in which more than about 98% of the texaphyrin metal complexes in the composition have the same structure and/or the same molecular weight. Further described herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising such high-purity compositions, and the use of such high-purity compositions in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular diseases and disorders. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100041677 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100035841 | INHIBITORS OF TYROSINE KINASES AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are compounds that inhibit the activity of particular tyrosine kinases. Methods for the preparation of such compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the compounds disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of tyrosine kinase-mediated diseases or conditions or tyrosine kinase-dependent diseases or conditions are provided. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100022561 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100004270 | INHIBITORS OF BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE - Disclosed herein are compounds that form covalent bonds with Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Also described are irreversible inhibitors of Btk. Methods for the preparation of the compounds are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions that include the compounds. Methods of using the Btk inhibitors are disclosed, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the treatment of autoimmune diseases or conditions, heteroimmune diseases or conditions, cancer, including lymphoma, and inflammatory diseases or conditions. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090270497 | Treatment of Non-Localized Inflammation with pan-HDAC Inhibitors - Described herein are compositions and methods for treating a subject suffering from a non-localized inflammatory condition (or any symptoms associated with such inflammation), including systemic inflammation, and inflammatory conditions affecting the large portions of or the whole body, or sepsis by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that is a pan-HDAC inhibitor. Also described herein are methods for decreasing iNOS and cytokine expression by administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that is a pan-HDAC inhibitor. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090220454 | NOVEL HYDROXAMATES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090197853 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF TREATING CANCER - The present disclosure involves the use of metal-containing texaphyrins and zinc (II) reagents for the treatment of tumors, atheromas and other neoplastic tissue. The present application demonstrates increased oxidative stress, alterations in zinc homeostasis, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis of cancer cells in the presence of texaphyrins and/or zinc. One aspect is to monitor oxidative stress and/or alterations in zinc homeostasis in target cells prior to and/or after treatment with metal-containing texaphyrins and/or zinc (II) reagents as a predictor for treatment efficacy. The present disclosure provides molecular basis for the cell cycle arrest and apoptosis on cancer cells in the presence of texaphyrins and zinc. Another aspect is to monitor different genes involved in response to treatment with texaphyrins and zinc prior to and/or after treatment as predictors for treatment efficacy. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090123374 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING CANCER RESISTANCE TO HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS - Described herein are methods and compositions for determining whether a particular cancer is resistant to or susceptible to a histone deacetylase inhibitor or to histone deacetylase inhibitors. The methods include analysis of the expression levels of at least four biomarker genes associated with response to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Also described herein are methods and compositions for increasing the likelihood of a therapeutically effective treatment in a patient, comprising an analysis of the expression levels of at least four biomarker genes associated with response to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Also described herein are isolated populations of nucleic acids derived from a cancer sensitive to or resistant to a histone deacetylase inhibitor. Further described are kits and indications that are optionally used in conjunction with the aforementioned methods and compositions. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090023798 | THIOHYDROXAMATES AS INHIBITORS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which inhibit the activity of histone deacetylase. Also described herein are methods of using such HDAC inhibitors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of HDAC activity. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20080275250 | Factor Viia Inhibitor - The present invention relates to novel inhibitors or Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080255221 | NOVEL HYDROXAMATES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080255214 | NOVEL HYDROXAMATES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to certain hydroxamate derivatives that are useful in the treatment of hepatitis C. These compounds are also inhibitors of histone deacetylase and are therefore useful in the treatment of diseases associated with histone deacetylase activity. Pharmaceutical compositions and processes for preparing these compounds are also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080248506 | Method of Monitoring Anti-Tumor Activity of an Hdac Inhibitor - The present invention relates to the method of determining the anti-tumor activity of a histone deacetylase inhibitor by measuring the phosphorylation of the histone variant H2AX or the level of cytokeratin-18 fragment aa 387-397. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080242644 | Factor Viia Inhibitor - The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of Factors VIIa, IXa, Xa, XIa, in particular Factor VIIa, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these inhibitors, and methods for using these inhibitors for treating or preventing thromboembolic disorders, cancer or rheumatoid arthritis. Processes for preparing these inhibitors are also disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080214501 | BRUTON'S TYROSINE KINASE ACTIVITY PROBE AND METHOD OF USING - Described herein are probes for Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk). Such probes are used to characterize and develop Btk-selective inhibitors intended for therapeutic use. | 09-04-2008 |