Patents Assigned to Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240077469
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of employing pharmacodynamics regimens to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects, such as but not limited to calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. Also provided are methods of assessments of renal functions and/or conditions, and corresponding protocols to modify, stop, restore and/or re-initiate voclosporin dosing and administrations to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael MARTIN, Robert B. HUIZINGA, Neil SOLOMONS
  • Publication number: 20230381271
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of employing pharmacodynamics regimens to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects, such as but not limited to calcineurin inhibitor nephrotoxicity. Also provided are methods of assessments of renal functions and/or conditions, and corresponding protocols to modify, stop, restore and/or re-initiate voclosporin dosing and administrations to maximize effectiveness of voclosporin in treatment of proteinuric kidney diseases while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Martin, Robert B. Huizinga, Neil Solomons
  • Publication number: 20230183293
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of using voclosporin for treating or preventing coronavirus infection, particularly in subjects that require immunosuppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Y.K. Onno TENG, Robert B. HUIZINGA, Neil SOLOMONS, Jennifer CROSS
  • Patent number: 11622991
    Abstract: By employing a pharmacodynamic dosing regimen, the effectiveness of a protocol for treatment of a proteinuric kidney disease with voclosporin can be maximized while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Solomons, Robert B. Huizinga
  • Publication number: 20220226428
    Abstract: By employing a pharmacodynamic dosing regimen, the effectiveness of a protocol for treatment of a proteinuric kidney disease with voclosporin can be maximized while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Neil SOLOMONS, Robert B. HUIZINGA
  • Publication number: 20210338769
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashim K. MITRA, Poonam R. VELAGALETI, Subramanian NATESAN
  • Patent number: 10973871
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Patent number: 10472394
    Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogues that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. Mixtures of ISATX247 isomers exhibit a combination of enhanced potency and reduced toxicity over the naturally occurring and presently known cyclosporins. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W Yatscoff, Robert T Foster
  • Publication number: 20190224275
    Abstract: By employing a pharmacodynamic dosing regimen, the effectiveness of a protocol for treatment of a proteinuric kidney disease with voclosporin can be maximized while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Neil SOLOMONS, Robert B. HUIZINGA
  • Patent number: 10286036
    Abstract: By employing a pharmacodynamic dosing regimen, the effectiveness of a protocol for treatment of lupus nephritis with voclosporin can be maximized while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Neil Solomons, Robert B. Huizinga
  • Patent number: 10265375
    Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to ophthalmic compositions comprising calcineurin inhibitors or mTOR inhibitors, and more particularly to methods for treating an ocular disease and/or condition using the disclosed compositions. According to aspects illustrated herein, there is provided a pharmaceutical composition that includes a calcineurin inhibitor or an mTOR inhibitor; a first surfactant with an HLB index greater than about 10; and a second surfactant with an HLB index of greater than about 13, wherein an absolute difference between the HLB index of the first surfactant and the HLB index of the second surfactant is greater than about 3, and wherein the composition forms mixed micelles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Subramanian Natesan
  • Publication number: 20180325995
    Abstract: By employing a pharmacodynamic dosing regimen, the effectiveness of a protocol for treatment of lupus nephritis with voclosporin can be maximized while minimizing undesirable side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: AURINIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: Neil SOLOMONS, Robert B. HUIZINGA
  • Patent number: 9765119
    Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogs that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. Mixtures of ISATX247 isomers exhibit a combination of enhanced potency and reduced toxicity over the naturally occurring and presently known cyclosporins. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity. The ratio of isomers in a mixture comprises greater than about 80 percent by weight of the E-isomer and less than about 20 percent by weight of the Z-isomer, based on the total weight of the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W Yatscoff, Robert T Foster
  • Patent number: 9017725
    Abstract: Topical drug delivery systems for ophthalmic use including mixed nanomicellar formulations of water-insoluble drugs and methods of treating diseases affecting the posterior ocular segments are disclosed. In an embodiment, an aqueous ophthalmic solution includes nanomicelles in a physiologically acceptable buffer, having a pH of 5.0 to 8.0, wherein a corticosteroid at a concentration from about 0.01% w/v to about 1.00% w/v is solubilized through entrapment in a mixed micellar hydrophobic core with a corona composed of hydrophilic chains extending from the hydrophobic core, wherein the nanomicelles comprise vitamin E TPGS at a concentration ranging from about 3.0% w/v to about 5.0% w/v stabilized with octoxynol-40 at a concentration ranging from about 1.0% w/v to about 3.0% w/v.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ashim K. Mitra, Poonam R. Velagaleti, Ulrich M. Grau
  • Publication number: 20140288266
    Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogues that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity. Stereoselective pathways may utilize a Wittig reaction, or an organometallic reagent comprising inorganic elements such as boron, silicon, titanium, and lithium. The ratio of isomers in a mixture may range from about 10 to 90 percent by weight of the (E)-isomer to about 90 to 10 percent by weight of the (Z)-isomer, based on the total weight of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W. Yatscoff, Robert T. Foster, Mark Abel, Seetharaman Jayaraman, Hans-Jürgen Mair, Jean-Michel Adam, Bruno Lohri
  • Publication number: 20140249092
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to formulations containing cyclosporin analogs that are structurally similar to cyclosporin A, in particular isomeric mixtures of cyclosporin analogs that are structurally similar to cyclosporin A. The formulations form stable microemulsion preconcentrates and may provide superior drug bioavailability and/or may reduce one or more adverse effects associated with the administration of cyclosporin. Also disclosed are methods for using and preparing the formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W. Yatscoff, Robert T. Foster
  • Publication number: 20140235819
    Abstract: Cyclosporine derivatives are disclosed which possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporins and cyclosporine derivatives. The cyclosporine derivatives of the present invention are produced by chemical and isotopic substitution of the cyclosporine A (CsA) molecule by: (1) Chemical substitution and optionally deuterium substitution of amino acid 1; and (2) deuterium substitution at key sites of metabo-lism of the cyclosporine A molecule such as amino acids 1, 4, 9. Also disclosed are methods of producing the cyclosporine derivatives and methods of producing immunosuppression with reduced toxicity using the disclosed cyclosporine derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W. Yatscoff, Robert T. Foster
  • Publication number: 20140142277
    Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogues that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. Mixtures of ISATX247 isomers exhibit a combination of enhanced potency and reduced toxicity over the naturally occurring and presently known cyclosporins. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity. The ratio of isomers in a mixture may range from about 10 to 90 percent by weight of the (E)-isomer to about 90 to 10 percent by weight of the (Z)-isomer, based on the total weight of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W. Yatscoff, Robert T. Foster
  • Patent number: RE48226
    Abstract: The invention is directed to isomeric mixtures of cyclosporine analogues that are structurally similar to cyclosporine A. The mixtures possess enhanced efficacy and reduced toxicity over the individual isomers and over naturally occurring and other presently known cyclosporines and cyclosporine derivatives. Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward cis and trans-isomers of cyclosporin A analogs referred to as ISATX247, and derivatives thereof. Mixtures of ISATX247 isomers exhibit a combination of enhanced potency and reduced toxicity over the naturally occurring and presently known cyclosporins. ISATX247 isomers and alkylated, arylated, and deuterated derivatives are synthesized by stereoselective pathways where the particular conditions of a reaction determine the degree of stereoselectivity. The ratio of isomers in a mixture may range from about 10 to 90 percent by weight of the (E)-isomer to about 90 to 10 percent by weight of the (Z)-isomer, based on the total weight of the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Selvaraj A. Naicker, Randall W Yatscoff, Robert T Foster