Patents by Inventor Suzanne Walker

Suzanne Walker 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: 20210346367
    Abstract: Provided herein are O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) inhibitor compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits involving the inventive compounds or compositions for treating and/or preventing diseases (e.g., diabetes and complications thereof, neurodegenerative diseases, proliferative diseases such as cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases) in a subject. Provided are methods of inhibiting OGT in a subject or biological sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Sara Evelyn Schwanger Martin, Craig Joseph Thomas, Damien Yves Duveau
  • Patent number: 10106833
    Abstract: The present invention provides moenomycin-based probe compounds of Formula (I) for use in screening inhibitors of bacterial glycosyltransferases. The present invention also provides bacterial glycosyltransferase screening assays using compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Christian M. Gampe, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20180162862
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I?), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds for human and veterinary use. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting bacterial growth and therefore are useful in treating and/or preventing bacterial infections. Methods of using the compounds for treating and/or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Evotec International GmbH
    Inventors: Christian M. Gampe, Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Yuan Qia Cambridge, Stephen East, Alastair L. Parkes, Michelle South, James Hunter, Mark Whittaker, Martin Arthuis
  • Patent number: 9902985
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of synthesizing moenomycin analogs of Formula (I). The present invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and kits for synthesizing compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Emma Doud, Christian M. Gampe, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20170166558
    Abstract: The present invention provides inhibitors of O-GlcNAc transferase. Typically, the inhibitors are quinolinone-6-sulfonamides. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the same in diabetes and complications thereof, metabolic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, proliferative diseases (e.g., cancers), autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Rodrigo Fermin Ortiz Meoz, Craig Joseph Thomas, Damien Yves Duveau
  • Publication number: 20170081690
    Abstract: The methods and compositions described herein relate to the identification, isolation, and characterization of genes which encode proteins useful for the biosynthesis of transglycosylase inhibitors such as moes. The methods and compositions also relate to the production of such proteins, and their use in the synthesis of moes, the expression of moes, and the production of modified moes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Bohdan Omelyanovich Ostash
  • Patent number: 9573911
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formulae (I)-(V), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. In one aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as glycosyltransferase inhibitors, in particular, O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferase (OGT) inhibitors. In another aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as kinase inhibitors, in particular, PLK1 inhibitors, GSK3P inhibitors, or MAPKAPK2 inhibitors. The present invention further provides methods of using the inventive compounds, e.g., as biological probes to study the inhibition of OGT and/or kinase activity and as therapeutics, e.g., for the treatment of OGT-associated and/or kinase-associated conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jiaoyang Jiang, Michael Block Lazarus
  • Publication number: 20160280732
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R 6, R7, R12, RXX, Ra, and Rb are as defined herein, and G is a group of Formula (a), (b), or (c): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Y, Rc, Rd, Rz, a, d, e, x, n, and m are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I), kits comprising such compositions, methods of use and treatment, and preparative methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 9273084
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof; wherein R1,R2,R3,R6,R7,R12,Ra, and Rb are as defined herein, and G is a group of Formula (a), (b), or (c): Formula (II), wherein X1; X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Y, RC, Rd, Rz, a, d, e, x, n, and m are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I), kits comprising such compositions, methods of use and treatment, and preparative methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 9115358
    Abstract: The methods and compositions described herein relate to the identification, isolation, and characterization of genes which encode proteins useful for the biosynthesis of transglycosylase inhibitors such as moes. The methods and compositions also relate to the production of such proteins, and their use in the synthesis of moes, the expression of moes, and the production of modified moes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker, Bohdan Omelyanovich Ostash
  • Publication number: 20150166594
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel moenomycin analogs as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of synthesis, and methods of use in treating an infection by administering an inventive compound to a subject in need thereof. The moenomycin analogs may be prepared synthetically, biosynthetically, or semi-synthetically. The analogs are particularly useful in treating or preventing infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. Certain inventive compounds may have a broader spectrum of coverage, which includes Gram-negative organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Masaatsu Adachi, Emma Doud, Shinichiro Fuse, Xiaonan Lin, Yi Zhang, Hirokazu Tsukamoto, Bohdan Omelyanovich Ostash
  • Publication number: 20150119354
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I); or a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof; wherein R1,R2,R3,R6,R7,R12,Ra, and Rb are as defined herein, and G is a group of Formula (a), (b), or (c): Formula (II), wherein X1; X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Y, RC, Rd, Rz, a, d, e, x, n, and m are as defined herein. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I), kits comprising such compositions, methods of use and treatment, and preparative methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Publication number: 20150119561
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of synthesizing moenomycin analogs of Formula (I). The present invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and kits for synthesizing compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Emma Doud, Christian M. Gampe, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 8993718
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for modulating glycosylation of proteins. The invention is useful for identifying therapeutic compounds to treat glycosylation-associated disorders such as neurodegeneration, diabetes, including complications of diabetes such as insulin resistance, nephropathy, microvascular damage, and endothelial dysfunction. The invention is also useful for identifying therapeutic compounds to treat de-glycosylation-associated disorders such as ischemic damage and traumatic injury. The invention also relates in part to assays that are useful for identifying and testing candidate compounds for modulating glycosylation of proteins and also relates in part to compounds to treat glycosylation-associated diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Gross, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jonathan G. Swoboda
  • Publication number: 20150079618
    Abstract: The present invention provides moenomycin-based probe compounds of Formula (I) for use in screening inhibitors of bacterial glycosyltransferases. The present invention also provides bacterial glycosyltransferase screening assays using compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Evan Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Christian M. Gampe, Hirokazu Tsukamoto
  • Patent number: 8957075
    Abstract: The present invention provides inhibitors of O-GIcNAc transferase. Typically, the inhibitors are quinolinone-6-sulfonamides. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the same in diabetes and complications thereof, neurodegenerative diseases, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Michael Block Lazarus, Benjamin J. Gross
  • Publication number: 20140187444
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and products for modulating glycosylation of proteins. The invention is useful for identifying therapeutic compounds to treat glycosylation-associated disorders such as neurodegeneration, diabetes, including complications of diabetes such as insulin resistance, nephropathy, microvascular damage, and endothelial dysfunction. The invention is also useful for identifying therapeutic compounds to treat de-glycosylation-associated disorders such as ischemic damage and traumatic injury. The invention also relates in part to assays that are useful for identifying and testing candidate compounds for modulating glycosylation of proteins and also relates in part to compounds to treat glycosylation-associated diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Gross, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jonathan G. Swoboda
  • Publication number: 20140163079
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formulae (I)-(V), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. In one aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as glycosyltransferase inhibitors, in particular, O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) transferase (OGT) inhibitors. In another aspect, compounds of the present invention are useful as kinase inhibitors, in particular, PLK1 inhibitors, GSK3P inhibitors, or MAPKAPK2 inhibitors. The present invention further provides methods of using the inventive compounds, e.g., as biological probes to study the inhibition of OGT and/or kinase activity and as therapeutics, e.g., for the treatment of OGT-associated and/or kinase-associated conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Suzanne Walker Kahne, Jiaoyang Jiang, Michael Block Lazarus
  • Patent number: 8604004
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel moenomycin analogs as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of synthesis, and methods of use in treating an infection by administering an inventive compound to a subject in need thereof. The moenomycin analogs may be prepared synthetically, biosynthetically, or semi-synthetically. The analogs are particularly useful in treating or preventing infections caused by Gram-positive organisms. Certain inventive compounds may have a broader spectrum of coverage, which includes Gram-negative organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Daniel Kahne, Suzanne Walker Kahne, Masaatsu Adachi, Emma Doud, Shinichiro Fuse, Xiaonan Lin, Yi Zhang, Hirokazu Tsukamoto, Bohdan Ostash
  • 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