Abstract: The present invention provides Larazotide derivative compositions that resist protease degradation, and in various embodiments, do not demonstrate an inverse dose response, and/or can be delivered at higher doses without loss of potency or efficacy, thereby allowing improved therapy and more desirable dosing schedules.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 25, 2019
Date of Patent:
March 21, 2023
Assignee:
9 Meters Biopharma, Inc.
Inventors:
Jay P. Madan, Balasingham Radhakrishnan, Sandeep Laumas, Christopher Prior
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating a patient having cancer, as well as methods for potentiating an immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The methods comprise administering larazotide or a derivative thereof such as (d)-larazotide to a subject in need, including subjects undergoing checkpoint inhibitor therapy, and subjects scheduled to undergo immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating disorders associated with intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased intestinal permeability. The invention involves administering an effective amount larazotide or a larazotide derivative to a subject or a patient in need thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2021
Assignees:
9 METERS BIOPHARMA, INC., NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Jay P. Madan, Anthony Blikslager, Sandeep Laumas