Patents Assigned to Emory University
  • Patent number: 10538794
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to libraries of oligosaccharides comprising multiple individual oligosaccharides derived from cells that contain a tag or detectable marker. In certain embodiments, the tag or detectable marker is an oxygen linked to the oligosaccharides through the first carbon of a sugar ring. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of generating the libraries of oligosaccharides using saccharides, e.g., monosaccharides, or a disaccharide, in which hydroxyl groups are chemically acetylated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Tongzhong Ju, Richard Cummings, Matthew Kudelka
  • Patent number: 10537577
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for forming bone and methods related thereto. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a composition comprising a compound disclosed herein, such as 2,4-diamino-1,3,5-triazine derivatives or salts thereof, for use in bone growth processes. In a typical embodiment, a bone graft composition is implanted in a subject at a site of desired bone growth or enhancement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignees: Emory University, The United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Scott D. Boden, Sreedhara Sangadala
  • Patent number: 10537574
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to the use of kinase inhibitor to treat or prevent infectious diseases such as tuberculosis. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to treating or preventing an infectious disease comprising administering an effective amount of a kinase inhibitor or other compound disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing tuberculosis comprising administering a kinase inhibitor to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) that is resistant to multiple antibiotic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Daniel Kalman
  • Patent number: 10537531
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to nanoparticle drug delivery systems composed of casein (CN) coated nanoparticles, e.g., iron oxide nanoparticles coated with an inner layer and an out layer comprising the milk protein casein. In certain embodiments, drug molecules are incorporated into an inner polymeric layer coating the nanoparticles, which are subsequently coated with a casein containing outer layer, i.e., a layer-by-layer (LBL) construction. Oral administration of these casein coated nanoparticles are contemplated as experiments indicated sufficiently stability in conditions that simulate the conditions of the gut. Drugs that were loaded into the nanoparticle systems were released when the casein outer layer was gradually degraded in the presence of an intestinal protease meant to simulate conditions of the intestine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Hui Mao, Jing Huang
  • Patent number: 10538766
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for managing vascular conditions by targeting microRNA. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to antisense, RNA interference, and blocking oligonucleotide therapeutic compositions and uses related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Hanjoong Jo, Dongju Son, Wakako Takabe, Sandeep Kumar, Hhaiwei Qiu, Chanwoo Kim
  • Publication number: 20200017433
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to modulators of liver receptor homologue 1 (LRH-1) and methods of managing disease and conditions related thereto. In certain embodiments, modulators are derivatives of hexahydropentalene. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer, diabetes, or cardiovascular disease by administering an effective amount of a hexahydropentalene derivative disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Emory University
    Inventors: Eric Ortlund, Suzanne Mays, Nathan Jui, Autumn Flynn, Michael Dugan
  • Patent number: 10526303
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to 7,8-dihydoxyflavone and 7,8-substituted flavone derivatives, such as those described by formula provided herein, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions related to BDNF and TrkB activity, such as psychiatric disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and autism spectrum disorders, stroke, Rett syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease by administering effective amounts of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, it is contemplated that the 7,8-substituted flavone derivatives disclosed herein are prodrugs of 7,8-dihydoxyflavone and analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Patent number: 10512636
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) mediated diseases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic pancreatitis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, mucus formation, comprising administering an effective amount of a 3-(phenyl)-N-(4-phenoxybenzyl)-1,2,4-oxa-diazole-5-carboxamide compound, salt, or derivative thereof to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the 2-amino-N-benzylidene-acetohydrazide compound is 3-(3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-(4-phenoxybenzyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole-5-carboxamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Nael McCarty, Guiying Cui
  • Patent number: 10506966
    Abstract: Methods and systems relate to determining sensory motor performance based on user non-postural movements within a generated dynamic virtual environment. The generated environment requires users to: (i) utilize primary sensor inputs (e.g., vision, vestibular sensation and somatosensation); (ii) assess the dynamic virtual environment; and (iii) integrate and translate those inputs into movement to control the dynamic virtual environment. The methods may include receiving non-postural user input with respect to a state of one or more attributes of a dynamic virtual environment provided on a user interface for one or more sessions, the one or more attributes including a control object and a target which moves with respect to the control object; determining performance information based on the user input and the state of the one or more attributes for the one or more sessions; and determining sensory motor performance information from the performance information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Russell K. Gore, Michelle LaPlaca, David W. Wright, Tamara Espinoza, Shean Phelps, Brian Liu, Stephen Smith, Nicole Kosoris, Alessio Medda, Courtney Crooks
  • Patent number: 10499949
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
  • Patent number: 10487109
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to progesterone phophate derivatives and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compounds disclosed herein and uses for managing inflammation such as those resulting from traumatic brain injury or stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: David Brian Guthrie, Mark Andrew Lockwood, Michael G. Natchus, Dennis C. Liotta, Donald G. Stein, Iqbal Sayeed
  • Patent number: 10464890
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing a PGAM1 mediated condition such as cancer or tumor growth comprising administering an effective amount of PGAM1 inhibitor, for example, an anthracene-9,10-dione derivative to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing cancer, such as lung cancer, head and neck cancer, and leukemia, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salt to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Jing Chen, Taro Hitosugi, Sumin Kang
  • Patent number: 10464982
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins comprising a GM-CSF sequence and an interleukin sequence and nucleic acids related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to recombinant proteins comprises N-terminal sequences that are the result of improved production techniques and uses for treating or preventing autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Galipeau, Andrea Pennati
  • Patent number: 10456548
    Abstract: Resuscitator devices including inflation control devices and the inflation control valves can prevent an excessive number of breaths per minute during manual resuscitation from being delivered to a patient. The inflation control valves are inlet valves for a resuscitator device having a flexible chamber that extends from a first end to a second end, the second end being configured to attach to an airway adjunct. The valve housing may be configured to be disposed about the first end and to receive air for inflating the flexible chamber, the valve housing being partially disposed within the flexible chamber. The inflation control member may be configured to control inflation rate of the flexible chamber, the inflation control member being disposed within the valve housing and movable with respect to the valve housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Ackerman, Arthur L. Kellermann, Sam Raji, Arsalan Sabooree, Lintu Ramachandran
  • Patent number: 10450293
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to chemokine receptor modulators and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for managing chemokine related conditions, typically prevention or treatment of viral infections such as HIV or for managing cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Bryan D. Cox, Lawrence J. Wilson, Anthony Prosser, Dennis C. Liotta, James P. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20190309065
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment, prevention, or reduction of persistent infections, such as chronic infections, latent infections, and slow infections and cancer. The methods and compositions of the invention are also useful for the alleviation of one or more symptoms associated with such infections and cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Applicants: Emory University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Gordon Freeman, Arlene Sharpe, David M. Dorfman, Rafi Ahmed, Daniel Barber, E. John Wherry
  • Patent number: 10434195
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methylsulfonamide derivatives and uses as imaging agents and other uses related to CXCR4 inhibition. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein, derivatives, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof. In certain embodiments, the compositions disclosed herein are used for imaging to study CXCR4 related conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Hyunsuk Shim, Mark M. Goodman, Dinesh Shetty, Hyeun Yoon Oum
  • Patent number: 10434220
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for bone formation, fracture treatment, bone grafting, bone fusion, cartilage maintenance and repair, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising one or more compound(s) disclosed herein derivatives, or salt thereof, for use in bone growth processes. In a typical embodiment, a bone graft composition is implanted in a subject at a site of desired bone growth or enhancement. In certain embodiments, compounds disclosed herein are useful for managing obesity and diabetes or other metabolic syndromes by modulation of brown fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Scott D Boden, Sreedhara Sangadala
  • Publication number: 20190300577
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to selectin inhibitors, compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to glycopeptides that contain one or more modified amino acids conjugated to a saccharide or polysaccharide. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to uses of the glycopeptides as anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, or anti-metastatic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicants: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., Emory University
    Inventors: Richard D. Cummings, Elliot Chaikof, Venkata R. Krishnamurthy, Mohammed Sardar
  • Patent number: 10421786
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to peptides useful for targeting inflamed or distressed tissue and uses related thereto. In certain embodiment, the peptides comprise SEQ ID NO: 1-14, or variants or derivatives thereof. In certain embodiments, peptides disclosed herein are conjugated to a label to detect, measure, or image cardiac tissue useful in the diagnosis of myocarditis. In certain embodiments, the peptides are conjugated to a particle coating for use in ultrasound imaging, MRI, or targeted therapy. In certain embodiments, peptides disclosed herein are conjugated to a drug or a particle containing a drug useful for targeted therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignees: Emory University, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Davis, Mario Martinez