Patents Assigned to Terrapin Techologies, Inc.
  • Tethered prodrugs
    Patent number: 5880097
    Abstract: Compounds wherein a biologically active molecule is coupled to a glutathione analog through a conjugated system which permits activation of the biologically active molecule while retaining the biologically active molecule tethered to the glutathione analog are useful as tethered prodrugs that slow the rate of clearance of an active biomolecule through the multidrug resistance pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Terrapin Techologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew H. Lyttle, Lawrence M. Kauvar