Patents Assigned to ICAgen
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Patent number: 8063080Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides heterocyclic aryl sulfonamides, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Alan Fulp, Brian Marron, Mark J. Suto, Xiaodong Wang
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Patent number: 8058274Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides heterocycles, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, seizure, retinal degeneration, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety, neuronal degeneration and motor neuron diseases, maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by modulating potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Eugene Christos, George S. Amato, Robert N. Atkinson, Maria Graciela Barolli, Lilli Ann Wolf-Gouveia, Mark J. Suto
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Patent number: 8034954Abstract: The present invention provides novel calcium channel antagonists, and methods of treating disease sates using the novel antagonists.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Gregory J. Pacofsky, Mark J. Suto, Paul Christopher Fritch
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Patent number: 7893209Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of Slo2 and Slo4, members of the Slo family of potassium channel proteins, also known as “maxi” or BK potassium channel proteins. Also provided herein are antibodies to Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of detecting Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of screening for potassium channel activators and inhibitors using biologically active Slo2 and Slo 4, and kits for screening for activators and inhibitors of voltage-gated potassium channels comprising Slo2 and Slo 4.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: ICAgen, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Jegla, Julie Dickson Witzel
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Publication number: 20100273256Abstract: Methods for isolating K+Hnov genes are provided. The K+Hnov nucleic acid compositions find use in identifying homologous or related proteins and the DNA sequences encoding such proteins; in producing compositions that modulate the expression or function of the protein; and in studying associated physiological pathways. In addition, modulation of the gene activity in vivo is used for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes, such as identification of cell type based on expression, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: ICAGEN, INC.Inventors: ANDREW P. MILLER, PING HU, MARK EDWARD CURRAN, MARC RUTTER, JIAN-YING WANG
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Publication number: 20100273784Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides quinazolinone, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety and motor neuron diseases, maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by modulating potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Grant Andrew McNaughton-Smith, George Salvatore Amato, James Barnwell Thomas, JR.
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Publication number: 20100267782Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted aryl sulfonamides, compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods of using these compounds or compositions in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: Icagen, IncInventors: Serge Beaudoin, Matthew Scott Johnson, Brain Edward Marron, Mark J. Suto
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Publication number: 20100267930Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of Slo2 and Slo4, members of the Slo family of potassium channel proteins, also known as “maxi” or BK potassium channel proteins. Also provided herein are antibodies to Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of detecting Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of screening for potassium channel activators and inhibitors using biologically active Slo2 and Slo 4, and kits for screening for activators and inhibitors of voltage-gated potassium channels comprising Slo2 and Slo 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: ICAgen, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Jegla, Julie Dickson Witzel
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Publication number: 20100240663Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides heterocycles, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, seizure, retinal degeneration, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety, neuronal degeneration and motor neuron diseases, maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by modulating potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Eugene Christos, George S. Amato, Robert N. Atkinson, Maria Graciela Barolli, Lilli Ann Wolf-Gouveia, Mark J. Suto
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Publication number: 20100234343Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted aryl sulfonamides, compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods of using these compounds or compositions in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Alan Fulp, Brian Marron, Serge Beaudoin, Darrick Seconi, Mark Suto
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Patent number: 7777051Abstract: The present invention provides a genus of asymmetric benzimidazole compounds, methods and pharmaceut1cal compositions that are useful as modulators of potassium ion channels. The compounds of the invention are of use in both therapeutic and diagnostic methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Alan Bradley Fulp
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Patent number: 7767450Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences of Slo2 and Slo4, members of the Slo family of potassium channel proteins, also known as “maxi” or BK potassium channel proteins. Also provided herein are antibodies to Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of detecting Slo2 and Slo 4, methods of screening for potassium channel activators and inhibitors using biologically active Slo2 and Slo 4, and kits for screening for activators and inhibitors of voltage-gated potassium channels comprising Slo2 and Slo 4.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: ICAgen, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Jegla, Julie Dickson Witzel
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Publication number: 20100190746Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides quinazolinone, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety and motor neuron diseases) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by modulating potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: ICAGEN, INC.Inventors: Grant A. McNaughton-Smith, James B. Thomas, JR., George S. Amato
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Patent number: 7741332Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the modulation of potassium ion flux through voltage-dependent potassium channels. More particularly, the invention provides quinazolinone, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders (e.g., migraine, ataxia, Parkinson's disease, bipolar disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, spasticity, mood disorders, brain tumors, psychotic disorders, myokymia, seizures, epilepsy, hearing and vision loss, Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory loss, learning deficiencies, anxiety and motor neuron diseases, maintaining bladder control or treating urinary incontinence) and as neuroprotective agents (e.g., to prevent stroke and the like) by modulating potassium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Grant Andrew McNaughton-Smith, George Salvatore Amato, James Barnwell Thomas, Jr.
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Patent number: 7709533Abstract: The present invention provides a class of chemical compounds useful in the treatment of sickle cell disease, diseases characterized by unwanted or abnormal cell proliferation and for the treatment of ocular disorders such as glaucoma. The active compounds are tri-(aryl or heteroaryl) methane compounds or analogues thereof which further comprise an imine moiety and where the tertiary carbon atom can be replaced with a different atom such as Si, Ge, N or P. The compounds enhance resistance to degradation in a biological medium, inhibit potassium flux in a cell, reduce mammalian cell proliferation, reduce the Gardos channel of erythrocytes, reduce sickle erythrocyte dehydration and/or delay the occurrence of erythrocyte sickling or deformation.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Alan Bradley Fulp, Darrick Seconi
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Patent number: 7705158Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides substituted aryl sulfonamides, compositions comprising these compounds, as well as methods of using these compounds or compositions in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Alan Fulp, Brian Marron, Serge Beaudoin, Darrick Seconi, Mark Suto
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Publication number: 20100056637Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing asthma or an inflammatory disease. In one embodiment, the invention provides compounds and formulations for the treatment of asthma or an inflammatory disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Neil A. Castle, Gregory C. Rigdon, Douglas S. Krafte, Jeffrey L. Krajewski
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Publication number: 20100041707Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides heterocyclic aryl sulfonamides, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Alan Fulp, Brian Marron, Mark J. Suto, Xiaodong Wang
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Patent number: 7642354Abstract: The present invention provides a genus of polycyclic pyrazines of formula (I): wherein A and B are independently substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6- membered heterocycloalkyl, or substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6- membered heteroaryl, W1 is W2is —CH?, —NH—, —N?, —S—, or —O—; Z1 is Z2 is —CH?, —NH—, —N?, —S—, or —O—; Y is a bond, —CH?N—NH—, —NH—CH2, or —NR5—; s and t are independently integers from 1 to 4; and the substituents R1, R2A, R2B and R3 are as defined in the specification for compounds of formula (I). The polycyclic pyrazine compounds are useful as modulators of potassium ion channels in both therapeutic and diagnostic methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Xiaodong Wang, Kerry Leigh Spear, Alan Bradley Fulp, Darrick Seconi, Takeshi Suzuki, Takahiro Ishii, Ayako Moritomo
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Patent number: 7615569Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided which are useful in the treatment of diseases through the inhibition of sodium ion flux through voltage-gated sodium channels. More particularly, the invention provides heterocyclic aryl sulfonamides, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of central or peripheral nervous system disorders, particularly pain and chronic pain by blocking sodium channels associated with the onset or recurrence of the indicated conditions. The compounds, compositions and methods of the present invention are of particular use for treating neuropathic or inflammatory pain by the inhibition of ion flux through a voltage-gated sodium channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Icagen, Inc.Inventors: Alan Fulp, Brian Marron, Mark J. Suto, Xiaodong Wang