Patents by Inventor Ahmed M. Galal

Ahmed M. Galal has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers as anti-cancer and anti-infective agents
    Patent number: 7098242
    Abstract: This invention comprises compositions containing dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers with activity as anticancer agents and anti-protozal, including anti-malarial and anti-leishmanial properties. This invention also describes methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of use of such compositions for the treatment of cancer, and protozoal infections, including malaria, or leishmaniasis. The compounds of this invention represent a potential new class of anti-tumor agents, one that has shown promising activity against solid tumors, and with a pattern of selectivity that suggests a possible new mechanism of action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: The University of Mississippi
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Samir A. Ross, Ahmed M. Galal
  • Dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers as anti-cancer and anti-infective agents
    Publication number: 20040266860
    Abstract: This invention comprises compositions containing dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers with activity as anticancer agents and anti-protozal, including anti-malarial and anti-leishmanial properties. This invention also describes methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of use of such compositions for the treatment of cancer, and protozoal infections, including malaria, or leishmaniasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Samir A. Ross, Ahmed M. Galal
  • Dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers as anti-cancer and anti-infective agents
    Publication number: 20040229938
    Abstract: This invention comprises compositions containing dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers with activity as anticancer agents and anti-protozal, including anti-malarial and anti-leishmanial properties. This invention also describes methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of use of such compositions for the treatment of cancer, and protozoal infections, including malaria, or leishmaniasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Samir A. Ross, Ahmed M. Galal
  • Dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers as anti-cancer and anti-infective agents
    Patent number: 6790863
    Abstract: This invention comprises compositions containing dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers with activity as anticancer agents and anti-protozal, including anti-malarial and anti-leishmanial properties. This invention also describes methods of preparation of these compositions and methods of use of such compositions for the treatment of cancer, and protozoal infections, including malaria, or leishmaniasis. The compounds of this invention represent a potential new class of anti-tumor agents, one that has shown promising activity against solid tumors, and with a pattern of selectivity that suggests a possible new mechanism of action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: University of Mississippi
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Samir A. Ross, Ahmed M. Galal
  • Dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers as anti-cancer and anti-infective agents
    Publication number: 20040072896
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of the formula 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Mahmoud A. ElSohly, Samir A. Ross, Ahmed M. Galal