Patents by Inventor Kyungae Lee

Kyungae Lee 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).

  • Patent number: 11629139
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having a structure of formula (I), compositions and methods useful for the treatment of a disease or infection, such as a viral infection (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: James Morgan Cunningham, Hu Liu, Ye Tian, Katie Kyungae Lee
  • Publication number: 20210163454
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds having a structure of formula (I), compositions and methods useful for the treatment of a disease or infection, such as a viral infection (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Hu Liu, Ye Tian, Kyungae Lee
  • Patent number: 9676763
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Patent number: 9452992
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Patent number: 9340505
    Abstract: The invention, in some aspects, relates to compounds and compositions useful for inhibiting Type III secretion systems in pathogenic bacteria, such as Yersinia Pestis. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for discovering inhibitors of the Type III secretion system and uses of such inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Jon Goguen, Ning Pan, Kyungae Lee
  • Publication number: 20160024066
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Patent number: 9193705
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignees: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Publication number: 20140329834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicants: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Publication number: 20140323483
    Abstract: The invention, in some aspects, relates to compounds and compositions useful for inhibiting Type III secretion systems in pathogenic bacteria, such as Yersinia Pestis. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for discovering inhibitors of the Type III secretion system and uses of such inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicants: University of Massachusetts, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Jon Goguen, Ning Pan, Kyungae Lee
  • Patent number: 8716283
    Abstract: The invention, in some aspects, relates to compounds and compositions useful for inhibiting Type III secretion systems in pathogenic bacteria, such as Yersinia Pestis. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for discovering inhibitors of the Type III secretion system and uses of such inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Jon Goguen, Ning Pan, Kyungae Lee
  • Patent number: 8598342
    Abstract: The present invention provides Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitors such as compound 1835F03 (targocil) and related synthetic analogs. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for treating bacterial infection and the suppression of growth of bacterial cells by administering a Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitor. The invention is particularly useful for the treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The invention further provides procedures for the syntheses of Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitors. The invention also provides methods for the identification of antibacterial therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jonathan G. Swoboda, Timothy C. Meredith, Kyungae Lee, Jennifer Campbell
  • Publication number: 20130231332
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of infection by enveloped viruses, such as Ebola and Lassa fever viruses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: James Cunningham, Kyungae Lee, Tao Ren, Kartik Chandran
  • Patent number: 8338591
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) or (II) salt form or prodrug thereof, wherein variables are defined herein, that are modulators of metalloproteases such as matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and ADAMs. The compounds or compositions described herein can be used to treat diseases associated with metalloprotease activity including, for example, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, skin disorders, inflammation or allergic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    Inventors: Taeyoung Yoon, Jun Yuan, Kyungae Lee, George D. Maynard, Nian Liu
  • Publication number: 20120046282
    Abstract: The present invention provides Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitors such as compound 1835F03 (targocil) and related synthetic analogs. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for treating bacterial infection and the suppression of growth of bacterial cells by administering a Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitor. The invention is particularly useful for the treatment of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The invention further provides procedures for the syntheses of Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitors. The invention also provides methods for the identification of antibacterial therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jonathan G. Swoboda, Timothy C. Meredith, Kyungae Lee, Jennifer Campbell
  • Publication number: 20110281837
    Abstract: 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines of Formula I are provided: wherein R1, R2, R3, R8, R9, A and Ar are defined herein. Such compounds are ligands of C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of Formula I bind to C5a receptors with high affinity and exhibit neutral antagonist or inverse agonist activity at C5a receptors. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory, cardiovascular, and immune system disorders. In addition, the present invention provides labeled 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines, which are useful as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Alan J. Hutchinson, Jun Yuan, Kyungae Lee, George D. Maynard, Bertrand L. Chenard, Nian Liu, Qin Guo, Zihong Guo, Peter Hrnciar
  • Publication number: 20110160187
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I) or (II) salt form or prodrug thereof, wherein variables are defined herein, that are modulators of metalloproteases such as matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and ADAMs. The compounds or compositions described herein can be used to treat diseases associated with metalloprotease activity including, for example, arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, skin disorders, inflammation or allergic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Neurogen Corporation
    Inventors: Taeyoung Yoon, Jun Yuan, Kyungae Lee, George D. Maynard, Nian Liu
  • Patent number: 7915288
    Abstract: 1-aryl-4-substituted isoquinoline or 1-aryl-3,4-disubstituted isoquinoline analogues of Formula I and Formula II, as follows: wherein R1, R2, R3, R8, R9, A and Ar are defined herein. Such compounds are ligands of C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of Formula I and II bind to C5a receptors with high affinity and exhibit neutral antagonist or inverse agonist activity at C5a receptors. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory, cardiovascular, and immune system disorders. In addition, the present invention provides labeled 1-aryl-4-substituted isoquinolines or 1-aryl-3,4-disubstituted isoquinolines, which are useful as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyungae Lee, Jun Yuan, George D. Maynard, Alan Hutchison, Scott Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20110034463
    Abstract: The invention, in some aspects, relates to compounds and compositions useful for inhibiting Type III secretion systems in pathogenic bacteria, such as Yersinia Pestis. In some aspects, the invention relates to methods for discovering inhibitors of the Type III secretion system and uses of such inhibitors in the treatment and prevention of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Jon Goguen, Ning Pan, Kyungae Lee
  • Patent number: 7863454
    Abstract: 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines of Formula I are provided: wherein R1, R2, R3, R8, R9, A and Ar are defined herein. Such compounds are ligands of C5a receptors. Preferred compounds of Formula I bind to C5a receptors with high affinity and exhibit neutral antagonist or inverse agonist activity at C5a receptors. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in treating a variety of inflammatory, cardiovascular, and immune system disorders. In addition, the present invention provides labeled 3-substituted-6-aryl pyridines, which are useful as probes for the localization of C5a receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Novartis International Pharmaceutical Ltd.
    Inventors: Alan J. Hutchison, Jun Yuan, Kyungae Lee, George D. Maynard, Bertrand L. Chenard, Nian Liu, Qin Guo, Zihong Guo, Peter Hrnciar
  • Publication number: 20100267698
    Abstract: This invention relates to benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds, all of which may be described by of Formula I The invention is particularly related to such compounds that bind with high selectivity and high affinity to the benzodiazepine site of GABAA receptors. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and to the use of such compounds in treatment of certain central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Novel processes for preparing compounds of Formula I are disclosed. This invention also relates to the use of benzimidazoles, pyridylimidazoles and related bicyclic heteroaryl compounds of Formula I in combination with one or more other CNS agents to potentiate the effects of the other CNS agents. Additionally this invention relates to the use such compounds as probes for the localization of GABAA receptors in tissue sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Guiying Li, Pamela Albaugh, Kevin S. Currie, Guolin Cai, Linda M. Gustavson, Kyungae Lee, Alan Hutchison, George D. Maynard, Jun Yuan, Ling Hong Xie, Manuka Ghosh, Nian Liu, George P. Luke, Scott Mitchell, Martin Patrick Allen, Spiros Liras