Patents Assigned to Lipocine, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240009206
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh Mahesh. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20230390304
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and composition for treating CNS disorders in a subject. In an embodiment, the method preferably comprises the ordered steps of identifying a subject having or being predisposed to epilepsy, and orally administering to the subject an AED. The administration preferably comprises an administration regimen of a predetermined quantity of the AED, at a predetermined frequency, and for a predetermined duration. The subject preferably comprises a subject experiencing seizure clusters, WWE, and more especially a WWE of childbearing age. The composition preferably comprises a NAS, and more especially an ENAS. The method preferably results in the prevention, or reduced frequency or magnitude of epileptic seizures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Bruno, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Jonathan Ogle, Kongnara Papangkorn, Mahesh V. Patel
  • Publication number: 20230321116
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and oral compositions for treating CNS disorders. An embodiment of the invention comprises orally administering a 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one containing composition to a subject having a CNS disorder. The composition preferably exhibits a fast release rate of the 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one. The current compositions may provide desired serum levels of 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one to effectively treat CNS disorders. The oral compositions and methods disclosed herein may be administered to a subject in need of CNS disorder therapy, to deliver therapeutically effective amounts of 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one for treating CNS disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Kilyoung Kim, Kongnara Papangkorn, Kiran Kumar Vangara, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel
  • Publication number: 20230113311
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms including capsules containing (17-?)-3-oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl tridecanoate, and related methods. The capsule fill can include an additive and about 14 wt % to about 42 wt % for androst-4-en-17?-ol-3-one esters that comprise (17-?)-3-oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl tridecanoate or a combination of (17-?)-3-oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl undecanoate, (17-?)-3-oxoandrost-4-en-dodecanoate, and (17-?)-3-oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl tridecanoate. A single oral administration to a male subject of one or more dosage forms with a total androst-4-en-17?-ol-3-one equivalent dose of about 150 mg to about 895 mg is provided. In another embodiment, a method for providing a serum concentration of androst-4-en-17?-ol-3-one within a target PK performance for a male subject is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Kilyoung Kim, Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram
  • Publication number: 20230101470
    Abstract: An HPC composition and method of treatment for the prevention of PTB and improved neonatal outcomes. The invention provides for a dosing regimen beginning as early as 14 weeks of fetal gestation and dosing regimens of a duration of as much as 25 weeks. The invention provides a high level of exogeneous progestin to endogenous progesterone when it is most needed. The instant invention consistently achieves active levels of HPC which achieve effectiveness. Exemplary dosing regimens comprise an oral administration of HPC in the range of 1,200 mg to 1600 mg, wherein the HPC is administered via a once a day, twice a day, or three times a day administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Kilyoung Kim, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Benjamin J. Bruno, Shadi Mehraban
  • Publication number: 20220354867
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to compositions and methods for treating CNS disorders. In one embodiment, an oral pharmaceutical composition can comprise a therapeutically effective amount of pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier that provides formation of either 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one, or 3?-OH-5?-pregnan-20-one, or both in an amount sufficient to treat a CNS disorder when orally administered to a subject. In another embodiment, a method of treating a CNS disorder can comprise orally administering to a subject, a therapeutically effective amount of pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione that provides an amount of GABA receptor binding pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione metabolites that is sufficient to treat the CNS disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Kilyoung Kim, Kongnara Papangkorn, Benjamin J. Bruno, Kiran Kumar Vangara
  • Publication number: 20220332753
    Abstract: Disclosed are bioavailable solid state (17-?)-3-Oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl dodecanoate compositions and methods of use in administration to mammals in need of thereof. The (17-?)-3-Oxoandrost-4-en-17-yl dodecanoate is preferably provided in a solid state crystalline form having a plurality of peaks corresponding to the peaks shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of crystallites ranging in size from about 40 nm to about 60 nm based as identified via powder x-ray diffraction spectra, and a melting point in the range of about 51° C. to about 63° C. The compositions may be provided in oral or injectable administration form for the treatment of conditions such as in need of testosterone therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Kilyoung Kim, Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Joel Frank
  • Publication number: 20210361673
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a methods of treating viral infections using androgen receptor agonists and compositions and dosages suitable therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Kongnara Papangkorn, Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Kilyoung Kim, Ben Bruno
  • Patent number: 11052096
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210177865
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210169899
    Abstract: Described herein are oral pharmaceutical compositions and their use in testosterone replacement therapy applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Satish Nachaegari, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210169900
    Abstract: The present invention provides for bioavailable oral dosage forms containing esters of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as well as related methods. The oral dosage forms can be formulated for pregnancy support and can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form for pregnancy support is provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form can, when measured using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 0.5 (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 50 RPM at 37° C., release at least 20 wt % of the dose of the ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone after 60 minutes, or in the alternative release at least 20 wt % more after 60 minutes than an equivalently dosed oral dosage form without the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran, Basawaraj Chickmath, Satish Nachaegari, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel
  • Publication number: 20210106596
    Abstract: The present invention provides for bioavailable oral dosage forms containing esters of 17-hydroxyprogesterone as well as related methods. The oral dosage forms can be formulated for pregnancy support and can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another embodiment, a pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage form for pregnancy support is provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable oral dosage can include a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral dosage form can, when measured using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus in 900 mL of deionized water with 0.5 (w/v) of sodium lauryl sulfate at 50 RPM at 37° C., release at least 20 wt % of the dose of the ester of 17-hydroxyprogesterone after 60 minutes, or in the alternative release at least 20 wt % more after 60 minutes than an equivalently dosed oral dosage form without the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Srinivansan Venkateshwaran, Basawaraj Chickmath, Satish Kumar Nachaegari, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel
  • Patent number: 10973833
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone Cmax to serum testosterone Cave of about 2.7 or less. In yet another embodiment, a method for providing a serum concentration of testosterone within a target serum testosterone concentration Cave range for a male subject is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Basawaraj Chickmath, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivansan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210100816
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210069211
    Abstract: Disclosed are bioavailable solid state (17-?)-Hydroxy-4-Androsten-3-one esters suitable for pharmaceutical uses and administration to mammals in need of (17-?)-Hydroxy-4-Androsten-3-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Satish Kumar Nachaegari, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran, Joel Frank
  • Publication number: 20210052604
    Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone Cmax to serum testosterone Cave of about 2.7 or less. In yet another embodiment, a method for providing a serum concentration of testosterone within a target serum testosterone concentration Cave range for a male subject is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Basawaraj Chickmath, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivansan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210038615
    Abstract: Provided herein are steroid containing compositions suitable for providing therapeutically effective amounts of at least one steroid to individuals. Also provided herein are compositions comprising testosterone and/or testosterone derivatives suitable for providing therapeutically effective and safe amounts of testosterone over periods of time. Further provided are methods of treating andro- and/or testosterone deficiency in individuals by administering to the individuals compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Chandrashekar Giliyar, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Mahesh V. Patel, Srinivasan Venkateshwaran
  • Publication number: 20210007978
    Abstract: Disclosed are effective fixed dose oral testosterone undecanoate compositions for use in regimens without dose titration and methods for treatment of patients in need of testosterone replacement therapy. Also disclosed are criteria for continuation and discontinuation of such regimens, based on single serum T concentration levels measured at a steady state at predetermined times after initiation of said regimen and at a predetermined number of hours after administration of a morning dose of the regimen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesh V. Patel, Nachiappan Chidambaram, Kilyoung Kim
  • Publication number: 20210008212
    Abstract: The present invention provides solid pharmaceutical compositions for improved delivery of a wide variety of pharmaceutical active ingredients contained therein or separately administered. In one embodiment, the solid pharmaceutical composition includes a solid carrier, the solid carrier including a substrate and an encapsulation coat on the substrate. The encapsulation coat can include different combinations of pharmaceutical active ingredients, hydrophilic surfactant, lipophilic surfactants and triglycerides. In another embodiment, the solid pharmaceutical composition includes a solid carrier, the solid carrier being formed of different combinations of pharmaceutical active ingredients, hydrophilic surfactants, lipophilic surfactants and triglycerides. The compositions of the present invention can be used for improved delivery of hydrophilic or hydrophobic pharmaceutical active ingredients, such as drugs, nutritional agents, cosmeceuticals and diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Lipocine Inc.
    Inventor: Mahesh V. Patel