Patents by Inventor Clay F. Semenkovich

Clay F. Semenkovich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20130296237
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating certain metabolic processes and for treating a variety of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin related disorders, ischemia, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, and stroke by administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound. The invention also provides methods and compositions relating to administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound in combination with at least a second pharmaceutically active ingredient or compound including an antihyperglycemic diabetes treatment, an antihypertensive agent, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis or absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Michael B. Kastan, Clay F. Semenkovich, Jochen Schneider
  • Patent number: 8440695
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating certain metabolic processes and for treating a variety of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin related disorders, ischemia, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, and stroke by administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound. The invention also provides methods and compositions relating to administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound in combination with at least a second pharmaceutically active ingredient or compound including an antihyperglycemic diabetes treatment, an antihypertensive agent, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis or absorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: St Jude Children's Research Hospital, The Washington University
    Inventors: Michael B. Kastan, Clay F. Semenkovich, Jochen Schneider
  • Patent number: 8337835
    Abstract: Compositions comprising the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR?)-ligand 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1-GPC) are disclosed. These compositions may be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of PPAR?-related liver disorders including, but not necessarily limited to, fatty liver disease, to lower lipid and triglyceride levels, and to increase high density lipoprotein levels in animals. Foods modified with 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1GPC) may be used to improve the metabolism of animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Clay F. Semenkovich, Manu V. Chakravarthy, John W. Turk
  • Publication number: 20100261676
    Abstract: Compositions comprising the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPAR?)-ligand 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1-GPC) are disclosed. These compositions may be used for the prophylaxis and treatment of PPAR?-related liver disorders including, but not necessarily limited to, fatty liver disease, to lower lipid and triglyceride levels, and to increase high density lipoprotein levels in animals. Foods modified with 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1GPC) may be used to improve the metabolism of animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Clay F. Semenkovich, Manu V. Chakravarthy, John W. Turk
  • Publication number: 20080319010
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for modulating certain metabolic processes and for treating a variety of disorders associated with metabolic syndrome, including insulin related disorders, ischemia, oxidative stress, atherosclerosis, hypertension, obesity, abnormal lipid metabolism, and stroke by administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound. The invention also provides methods and compositions relating to administering an effective dose of a chloroquine compound in combination with at least a second pharmaceutically active ingredient or compound including an antihyperglycemic diabetes treatment, an antihypertensive agent, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis or absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicants: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Michael B. Kastan, Clay F. Semenkovich, Jochen Schneider
  • Publication number: 20030176388
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 178 kDa glucose-inducible human fatty acid synthase (FAS) mRNA binding protein which has been purified to homogeneity and its binding element characterized. This large phosphoprotein binds to a novel repetitive element in the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of the FAS mRNA. In particular, the binding has been mapped to a 37 nucleotide stretch within the first 65 bases of the 3′ UTR of mRNA. The binding protein is useful for mediating FAS expression, for regulating lipoprotein secretion and cell growth and for screening of test compounds for activity as inhibitors of FAS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Clay F. Semenkovich
  • Patent number: 6528637
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 178 kDa glucose-inducible human fatty acid synthase (FAS) mRNA binding protein which has been purified to homogeneity and its binding element characterized. This large phosphoprotein binds to a novel repetitive element in the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of the FAS mRNA. In particular, the binding has been mapped to a 37 nucleotide stretch within the first 65 bases of the 3′ UTR of mRNA. The binding protein is useful for mediating FAS expression, for regulating lipoprotein secretion and cell growth and for screening of test compounds for activity as inhibitors of FAS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Clay F. Semenkovich
  • Patent number: 6403318
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 178 kDa glucose-inducible human fatty acid synthase (FAS) mRNA binding protein which has been purified to homogeneity and its binding element characterized. This large phosphoprotein binds to a novel repetitive element in the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of the FAS mRNA. In particular, the binding has been mapped to a 37 nucleotide stretch within the first 65 bases of the 3′ UTR of mRNA. The binding protein is useful for mediating FAS expression, for regulating lipoprotein secretion and cell growth and for screening of test compounds for activity as inhibitors of FAS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Clay F. Semenkovich