Patents by Inventor Dai Fukumura

Dai Fukumura 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: 20060036086
    Abstract: The invention provides improved compositions (e.g., combinations of signal transduction inhibitors) and methods for the prevention, stabilization, or treatment of cancer or other angiogenesis related diseases. In particular, the present methods use combination therapies to modulate the expression or activity of multiple mRNA molecules or proteins associated with angiogenesis or cancer in a mammal (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rakesh Jain, Yotaro Izumi, Lei Xu, Dai Fukumura
  • Publication number: 20040171601
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to improved methods for the destruction of undesirable tissue using photodynamic therapy (PDT) and/or sonodynamic therapy (SDT). Such methods include the use of fractionated dosing of the photosensitizer or sonosensitizer to ensure that the sensitizer can be found in various compartments of the tissue and appropriate vasculature prior to the application of activating energy such as electromagnetic radiation or ultrasonic energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Dai Fukumura, Dennis E.J.G.J. Dolmans, Rakesh K. Jain, John S. Hill
  • Publication number: 20040147501
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to improved methods for the destruction of undesirable tissue using photodynamic therapy (PDT). Such methods include the use of fractionated dosing of the photosensitizer to ensure that the photosensitizer(s) has sufficient time to enter various compartments of the tissue and appropriate vasculature prior to the application of activating radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Dennis E.J.G.J. Dolmans, Dai Fukumura, Rakesh K. Jain