Patents by Inventor Alan Sher

Alan Sher 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).

  • TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF DISEASES MEDIATED BY MICROORGANISMS VIA DRUG-MEDIATED MANIPULATION OF THE EICOSANOID BALANCE
    Publication number: 20140171445
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of enhancing the efficacy of antibiotic treatment of tuberculosis, trypanosomiasis, leprosy, and leishmaniasis involving co-administering to a mammal undergoing antibiotic treatment therapeutically effective amounts of a first compound that is an inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase and optionally a second compound that is a product of the cyclooxygenase pathways. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an antibiotic, an inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, and a product of the cyclooxygenase pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: The USA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Katrin Mayer-Barber, Bruno de Bezerril Andrade, Alan Sher, Daniel Leo Barber
  • Protozoan derived compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 7510715
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from or susceptible to an autoimmune disease or disorder, or a disease or disorder having an autoimmune component, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of cyclophilin or a biologically active fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Julio Aliberti, John Andersen, Hana Golding, Alan Sher
  • Protozoan derived compositions and methods for treating autoimmune disease
    Publication number: 20060148696
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from or susceptible to an autoimmune disease or disorder, or a disease or disorder having an autoimmune component, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of cyclophilin or a biologically active fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Government of the US, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Julio Aliberti, Jose Riberio, John Andersen, Hana Golding, Alan Sher
  • Isolated, soluble immunogen against Schistosoma mansoni and a method of vaccination employing same
    Patent number: 4656033
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of vaccination against Schistosoma mansoni employing membrane-free, soluble immunogens. It has been found that the route of administering the vaccine and fortification thereof with a suitable adjuvant are quite critical in eliciting immunity in the host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Stephanie L. James, Alan Sher