Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of melampomagnolide B (MMB), including carbonates, carbamates, and thiocarbamates. The derivatives may be synthesized via an MMB triazole intermediate. These derivatives are useful for treating cancer in humans.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2018
Assignee:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
Venumadhav Janganati, Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter A. Crooks, Craig T. Jordan
Abstract: The present invention relates novel heterocyclic analogs of combretastatin, their synthesis, and their use as anti-cancer compounds. In particular, compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), and Formula (V) are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 15, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2018
Assignee:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
Narsimha Reddy Penthala, Peter Crooks, Vijayakumar Sonar
Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods of identifying proteins and protein modifications of proteins specifically associated with a chromatin.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 9, 2018
Assignee:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
Alan J. Tackett, Stephanie Byrum, Sean Taverna
Abstract: Gene expression profiling in multiple myeloma patients identifies genes that distinguish between patients with subsequent early death or long survival after treatment. Poor survival is linked to over-expression of genes such as ASPM, OPN3 and CKS1B which are located in chromosome 1q. Given the frequent amplification of 1q in many cancers, it is possible that these genes can be used as powerful prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for multiple myeloma and other cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 12, 2017
Publication date:
November 30, 2017
Applicant:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
John D. Shaughnessy, Fenghuang Zhan, Bart Barlogie
Abstract: The invention provides, inter alia, methods of prognosing a subject with, or suspected of having, multiple myeloma. In certain embodiments, the methods entail testing the gene expression levels of enolase 1 (ENO1), fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5), thyroid hormone receptor interactor 13 (TRIP 13), transgelin 2 (TAGLN2), and replication factor C (activator 1) 4 (RFC4) in a biological sample isolated from the subject. The invention also provides methods of treatment for multiple myeloma, as well as kits, oligonucleotides, and systems for performing the methods provided by the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2014
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2017
Assignee:
BioVentures, LLC
Inventors:
Bart Barlogie, Pingping Qu, Christoph Heuck, Joshua Epstein
Abstract: A biomechanical optimization (BMO) prosthetic implant utilizes a thin cross-section of metallic material that is conformable. Preferably, the BMO prosthetic implant is conformable both at the time of implant in response to manipulation and fixation by the surgeon, as well as during the life of the implant in response to stresses and loads experienced by the implant and thereby communicated and responded to by living bone tissue. For most metallic alloys, the BMO prosthetic implant will have an effective cross-sectional thickness of 4 mm or less, and preferably 3 mm or less. In one embodiment, the BMO prosthetic implant is provided with one or more fins extending from the fixation surface(s) of the implant which preferably includes retaining structures, such as cross-pinned apertures or T-shaped edge ridge.
Abstract: A dermatome including a battery unit, a handle, and a head portion. The head portion includes guards capable of being adjusted to control the width and the depth of the cut without an interruption in the medical procedure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2014
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2017
Assignees:
BioVentures, LLC, Arkansas Children's Research Institute
Inventors:
Gal Shafirstein, Anjay K. Khandelwal, James C. Walker
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a fluorescent nucleic acid probe that can be cleaved by enzymatic and non-enzymatic means, and methods of using the same. Advantageously, the nucleic acid probe may be used to detect and quantify nucleic acid cleavage in vitro, in situ, ex vivo, and in vivo.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 17, 2013
Date of Patent:
May 16, 2017
Assignee:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
Alexei G. Basnakian, Yevgeniy Apostolov
Abstract: Gene expression profiling in multiple myeloma patients identifies genes that distinguish between patients with subsequent early death or long survival after treatment. Poor survival is linked to over-expression of genes such as ASPM, OPN3 and CKS1B which are located in chromosome 1q. Given the frequent amplification of 1q in many cancers, it is possible that these genes can be used as powerful prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for multiple myeloma and other cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 2013
Date of Patent:
May 16, 2017
Assignee:
BIOVENTURES, LLC
Inventors:
John D. Shaughnessy, Fenghuang Zhan, Bart Barlogie
Abstract: The present invention encompasses combinations comprising a plurality of amino acids, formulations thereof for use in humans and animals, as well as methods for increasing muscle protein synthesis, muscle strength, and/or muscle function in a subject with chronic heart failure, cardiac cachexia or a combination thereof.
Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, comprising Formula (I) or Formula (II), and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and at least one compound of Formula (I) and (II), singly or in combination with other pharmaceutically active ingredients, such as anti-inflammatory agents or anticancer agents. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful for treating inflammation or an inflammation related disorder in a subject via administration to the subject. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are also useful for inhibiting COX-2, for treating cancer, for reducing the size of a neoplasm, and for inhibiting tubulin polymerization in a cell.
Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a number of components including tibial and femoral alignment guides, tibial and femoral cutting guides and tibial and femoral implants for total knee arthroplasty procedures.
Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention includes a number of components including tibial and femoral alignment guides, tibial and femoral cutting guides and tibial and femoral implants for total knee arthroplasty procedures.