Patents Assigned to University of Otago
  • Patent number: 11439674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: University of Otago
    Inventors: Rebecca Slykerman, Edwin Arthur Mitchell, Thorsten Villiers Stanley
  • Patent number: 11395839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: University of Otago
    Inventor: Kristin Lee Wickens
  • Publication number: 20220143182
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: John Noble James REYNOLDS, Eng Wui TAN, Brian Ian HYLAND, Guy Nicholas Louis JAMESON, Maung Mo Aung MYINT, Sean Marshall MACKAY, Jeffery Russell WICKENS
  • Patent number: 11260126
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: University of Otago
    Inventors: John Noble James Reynolds, Eng Wui Tan, Brian Ian Hyland, Guy Nicholas Louis Jameson, Maung Mo Aung Myint, Sean Marshall Mackay, Jeffery Russell Wickens
  • Publication number: 20180236075
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: John Noble James REYNOLDS, Eng Wui TAN, Brian Ian HYLAND, Guy Nicholas Louis JAMESON, Maung Mo Aung MYINT, Sean Marshall MACKAY, Jeffery Russell WICKENS
  • Patent number: 9737575
    Abstract: Use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent eczema.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9045505
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignees: University of Otago, Medical Research Council
    Inventors: Robin Andrew James Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Publication number: 20130064768
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicants: Medical Research Council, University of Otago, Cambridge Enterprise Limited
    Inventors: David K. Menon, Michael P. Murphy, Franklin I. Aigbirhio, Robin A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120045422
    Abstract: Use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 or derivatives thereof to treat or prevent eczema.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7989602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: The Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, University of Otago, Agresearch Limited
    Inventors: Gurmit Singh-Gill, David Samuel Larsen, Jeremy David Jones, Wayne Bruce Severn, Jacquie Lucille Harper, Gavin Painter
  • Publication number: 20090233873
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicants: University of Otago, Medical Research Council
    Inventors: Robin Andrew James Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Publication number: 20090215051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: Tony Stuart Cardno, Warren Perry Tate
  • Publication number: 20080108545
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
    Inventors: Roger Michael Eccles, Aleksandra Filipovska, Robin A.J. Smith, Michael Patrick Murphy
  • Publication number: 20080020070
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicants: Industrial Research Limited, University of Otago, Otago Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Paul Davis, Lai Foo
  • Publication number: 20070292966
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: University of Otago
    Inventors: Timothy Prickett, Eric Espiner, Arthur Richards, Timothy Yandle, Michael Nicholls
  • Patent number: 7109189
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignees: University of Otago, Medical Research Council
    Inventors: Michael P. Murphy, Robin A. J. Smith
  • Patent number: 6984636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignees: Medical Research Council, University of Otago
    Inventors: Michael P. Murphy, Robin A. J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20050227957
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicants: Medical Research Council, University of Otago
    Inventors: Michael Murphy, Robin Smith
  • Patent number: 6773912
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignees: University of Otago, Blis Technologies Limited
    Inventors: John Robert Tagg, Karen Patricia Dierksen, Mathew Upton
  • Patent number: D495138
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: University of Otago
    Inventor: Gavin Paul O'Brien