Patents Assigned to The University of Otago
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Patent number: 11439674Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing at least one of postnatal depression (PND) and postnatal anxiety (PNA), and risks and sequelae thereof, by administering Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof, in addition to uses, compositions, and medicaments comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent at least one of PND and PNA, and risks and sequelae thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: University of OtagoInventors: Rebecca Slykerman, Edwin Arthur Mitchell, Thorsten Villiers Stanley
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Patent number: 11395839Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating or preventing gestational diabetes by administering Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof, in addition to uses, compositions, and medicaments comprising Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent gestational diabetes mellitus.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: University of OtagoInventor: Kristin Lee Wickens
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Publication number: 20220143182Abstract: The present invention provides acoustically activated liposome compositions for use as drug delivery vehicles, and to methods for drug release and drug delivery for therapeutic applications including Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: John Noble James REYNOLDS, Eng Wui TAN, Brian Ian HYLAND, Guy Nicholas Louis JAMESON, Maung Mo Aung MYINT, Sean Marshall MACKAY, Jeffery Russell WICKENS
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Patent number: 11260126Abstract: The present invention provides acoustically activated liposome compositions for use as drug delivery vehicles, and to methods for drug release and drug delivery for therapeutic applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: University of OtagoInventors: John Noble James Reynolds, Eng Wui Tan, Brian Ian Hyland, Guy Nicholas Louis Jameson, Maung Mo Aung Myint, Sean Marshall Mackay, Jeffery Russell Wickens
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Publication number: 20180236075Abstract: The present invention provides acoustically activated liposome compositions for use as drug delivery vehicles, and to methods for drug release and drug delivery for therapeutic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: John Noble James REYNOLDS, Eng Wui TAN, Brian Ian HYLAND, Guy Nicholas Louis JAMESON, Maung Mo Aung MYINT, Sean Marshall MACKAY, Jeffery Russell WICKENS
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Patent number: 9737575Abstract: Use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent eczema.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2008Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: Julian Crane, Angela Marie Rowan, Kristin Lee Wickens, Gerald William Tannock, Thorsten Villiers Stanley, Penelope Frances Fitzharris, Edwin Arthur Mitchell, Peter Nigel Black, Bernadette Salmon
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Patent number: 9045505Abstract: The invention relates to novel NO donors which are targeted to the mitochondria. The NO donor compounds of the invention allow NO to be selectively provided to the mitochondria.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignees: University of Otago, Medical Research CouncilInventors: Robin Andrew James Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
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Publication number: 20130064768Abstract: The present invention provides an imaging probe which comprises a lipophilic cation, a hydrophobic moiety and a PET nucleus. The present invention also provides a precursor molecule for the production of such an imaging probe and methods for using the probe for analysing mitochondrial membrane potential in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2011Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicants: Medical Research Council, University of Otago, Cambridge Enterprise LimitedInventors: David K. Menon, Michael P. Murphy, Franklin I. Aigbirhio, Robin A. Smith
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Publication number: 20120045422Abstract: Use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent eczema.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: Julian Crane, Angela Marie Rowan, Kristin Lee Wickens, Gerald William Tannock, Thorsten Villiers Stanley, Penelope Frances Fitzharris, Edwin Arthur Mitchell, Peter Nigel Black, Bernadette Salmon
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Patent number: 7989602Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic molecules having biological activity similar to PIM (acyl glycerol phosphatidylinositol manno-oligosaccharide) activity, for use in the treatment and prevention of inflammatory or immune cell mediated diseases or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignees: The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University of Otago, Agresearch LimitedInventors: Gurmit Singh-Gill, David Samuel Larsen, Jeremy David Jones, Wayne Bruce Severn, Jacquie Lucille Harper, Gavin Painter
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Publication number: 20090233873Abstract: The invention relates to novel NO donors which are targeted to the mitochondria. The NO donor compounds of the invention allow NO to be selectively provided to the mitochondria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicants: University of Otago, Medical Research CouncilInventors: Robin Andrew James Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
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Publication number: 20090215051Abstract: The invention relates to a translational recoding reporter construct comprising: a first fluorescent protein coding sequence; a second fluorescent protein coding sequence encoding a fluorescent protein different from the first fluorescent protein; and a linker sequence interposed between the first and second fluorescent protein coding sequence; wherein the a first fluorescent protein coding sequence and the second fluorescent protein coding sequence are out-of-frame with respect to each other but are co-expressed as a single fusion polypetpdie upon recoding. The invention also relates to methods of use of the construct in screening modulators of recoding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2006Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: Tony Stuart Cardno, Warren Perry Tate
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Publication number: 20080108545Abstract: The invention provides a triphenylphosphonium peptide nucleic acid conjugate. The conjugate comprises a peptide nucleic acid linked via a disulfide bond, to a triphenylphosphonium group. Conjugates of the invention can be used to deliver PNA oligomers across the plasma membrane into cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: May 8, 2008Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGOInventors: Roger Michael Eccles, Aleksandra Filipovska, Robin A.J. Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
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Publication number: 20080020070Abstract: The use of a citrus fruit skin extract for promoting angiogenesis, or treating a disease or disorder where it is desirable to promote angiogenesis. Such diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, or ulcers. A composition comprising an extract of citrus fruit skin suitable for use in promoting angiogenesis, or treating a disease or disorder where it is desirable to promote angiogenesis. A process for preparing a citrus fruit skin extract. The citrus fruit may be grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, mandarin, tangelo, tangerine or uglis, preferably grapefruit (Citrus paradisii).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2005Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicants: Industrial Research Limited, University of Otago, Otago Innovation LimitedInventors: Paul Davis, Lai Foo
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Publication number: 20070292966Abstract: A means of measuring and monitoring skeletal growth rate using a plasma analyte, amino-terminal C-type natriuretic peptide (NT-CNP). Plasma NT-CNP concentrations reflect the potential for further growth of the immature skeleton. Measurement of plasma NT-CNP in a subject, when related to the mean of an appropriate age and gender matched set of control subjects, provides an index of the severity of a growth disorder not otherwise available and facilitates diagnosis in children with undetected osteo-chondrodysplasias or other intrinsic disorders of the growth plate. The invention also provides a means of detecting and monitoring potentially harmful effects of drugs and other factors on skeletal growth long before they are evident using current methods in clinical practice.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2004Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: University of OtagoInventors: Timothy Prickett, Eric Espiner, Arthur Richards, Timothy Yandle, Michael Nicholls
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Patent number: 7109189Abstract: The invention provides mitochondrially targeted antioxidant compounds comprising a lipophilic cation moiety covalently coupled to a glutathione peroxidase mimetic. These compounds can be used to treat patients who would benefit from the reduction of oxidative stress.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignees: University of Otago, Medical Research CouncilInventors: Michael P. Murphy, Robin A. J. Smith
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Patent number: 6984636Abstract: The invention provides mitochondrially targeted antioxidant compounds comprising a lipophilic cation moiety covalently coupled to an antioxidant moiety which is either a superoxide dismutase (SOD) mimetic or a glutathione peroxidase mimetic. These compounds can be used to treat patients who would benefit from the reduction of oxidative stress.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignees: Medical Research Council, University of OtagoInventors: Michael P. Murphy, Robin A. J. Smith
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Publication number: 20050227957Abstract: The invention provides mitochondrially targeted antioxidant compounds comprising a lipophilic cation moiety covalently coupled to a glutathione peroxidase mimetic. These compounds can be used to treat patients who would benefit from the reduction of oxidative stress.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicants: Medical Research Council, University of OtagoInventors: Michael Murphy, Robin Smith
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Patent number: 6773912Abstract: This invention provides an antibacterial protein, Salivaricin B. Salivaricin B is bacteriocidal with respect to, inter alia, S. pyogenes and therefore has numerous therapeutic applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, forming part of therapeutic formulations for use in treating or preventing streptococcal infections of the throat.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignees: University of Otago, Blis Technologies LimitedInventors: John Robert Tagg, Karen Patricia Dierksen, Mathew Upton
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Patent number: D495138Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 31, 2004Assignee: University of OtagoInventor: Gavin Paul O'Brien