Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Miksztal

Andrew R. Miksztal 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).

  • Publication number: 20240115463
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, JUDY JOICE, SUSAN AUTIO, MARK P. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20230365618
    Abstract: Crystalline forms of thiocholesterol are disclosed herein. Such forms include crystalline Form thiocholesterol, crystalline Form B thiocholesterol, crystalline thiocholesterol Form C. Processes for making crystalline thiocholesterol, pharmaceutical compositions comprising crystalline thiocholesterol, methods of treatment comprising administering crystalline thiocholesterol, including ctystalline thiocholesterol Form A, crystalline thiocholesterol Form B, and/or crystalline thiocholesterol Form C are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, WEIQI LIN, MICHAEL HOLTZ-MULHOLLAND, JULIETTE SABBATANI, TRAVIS LEE HOUSTON, STEPHAN D. PARENT
  • Patent number: 11771624
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: DURECT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew R. Miksztal, Judy Joice, Susan Autio, Mark P. Davis
  • Publication number: 20230056273
    Abstract: Crystalline and liquid crystalline forms of 25HC3S sodium are described herein. The disclosure includes Forms I, II, III, V, IX, XI, and XIII of 25HC3S sodium and combinations thereof. Pharmaceutical formulations of said forms, or combinations thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease such as hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and conditions related to fat accumulation and inflammation (e.g., non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), alcoholic hepatitis, acute kidney injury (AKI), psoriasis, and atherosclerosis) are further disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, SHAWN JOHNSTONE, MICHAEL HOLTZ-MULHOLLAND, FLAVIO LOPEZ, HOWARD SARD, JIE LI, MARIO GONZALEZ, STEPHAN D. PARENT, TRAVIS LEE HOUSTON, ROBERT WENSLOW
  • Publication number: 20230047788
    Abstract: Compositions comprising 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one cyclic oligosaccharide, e.g., a cyclodextrin (CD), are provided. The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, Leyuan Xu, Yanxia Ning, Jin Koung Kim, WeiQi Lin, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee
  • Publication number: 20220273518
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, JUDY JOICE, SUSAN AUTIO, MARK P. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20220273633
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for methods of producing analgesia in a subject. In some cases, methods produce analgesia in a subject undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression surgery. The present disclosure also relates to improved sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises bupivacaine N-oxide at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some cases, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: ADRIAN NEIL VERITY, STEVEN HALLADAY, VAELING MILLER, PETER LANGECKER, DMITRI LISSIN, ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, JUDY JOICE, SUSAN AUTIO, MARK P. DAVIS
  • Patent number: 11406646
    Abstract: Compositions comprising 5-cholesten-3,25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one cyclic oligosaccharide, e.g., a cyclodextrin (CD), are provided. The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignees: Virginia Commonwealth University, Durect Corporation, The United States Government as Represented by The Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, Leyuan Xu, Yanxia Ning, Jin Koung Kim, WeiQi Lin, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee
  • Patent number: 11400019
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: DURECT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew R. Miksztal, Judy Joice, Susan Autio, Mark P. Davis
  • Publication number: 20220175798
    Abstract: Compositions comprising oxygenated cholesterol sulfates (OCS) are provided. The OCS is, for example, 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or 5-cholesten, 3, 25-diol, disulfate (25HCDS). The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure due to acetaminophen), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew R. Miksztal, WeiQi Lin, Mee Jean Kim, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Wendy Chao
  • Publication number: 20220133595
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: ANDREW R. MIKSZTAL, JUDY JOICE, SUSAN AUTIO, MARK P. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20210169898
    Abstract: Compositions comprising 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one cyclic oligosaccharide, e.g., a cyclodextrin (CD), are provided. The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, Leyuan Xu, Yanxia Ning, Jin Koung Kim, WeiQi Lin, Mee Jean Kim, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Wilma Tamraz
  • Publication number: 20210169902
    Abstract: Methods of treating and prophylactically treating inflammatory skin diseases and skin lesions are provided. For instance, the methods may involve contacting the skin with an oxygenated cholesterol sulfate (OCS), e.g. 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, WeiQi Lin, James E. Brown, Felix Theeuwes, Mee Jean Kim, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Huey-Ching Su, Wilma Tamraz
  • Publication number: 20200222430
    Abstract: Compositions comprising oxygenated cholesterol sulfates (OCS) are provided. The OCS is, for example, 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or 5-cholesten, 3, 25-diol, disulfate (25HCDS). The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure due to acetaminophen), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew R. Miksztal, WeiQi Lin, Mee Jean Kim, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Wendy Chao
  • Publication number: 20190374554
    Abstract: Methods of treating and prophylactically treating inflammatory skin diseases and skin lesions are provided. For instance, the methods may involve contacting the skin with an oxygenated cholesterol sulfate (OCS), e.g. 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, WeiQi Lin, James E. Brown, Felix Theeuwes, Mee Jean Kim, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Huey-Ching Su, Wilma Tamraz
  • Publication number: 20190269695
    Abstract: Compositions comprising 5-cholesten-3, 25-diol, 3-sulfate (25HC3S) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and at least one cyclic oligosaccharide, e.g., a cyclodextrin (CD), are provided. The compositions may be used to prevent and/or treat a variety of diseases and conditions, including organ failure (e.g. acute liver failure), high cholesterol/high lipids, and various inflammatory diseases and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Shunlin Ren, Leyuan Xu, Yanxia Ning, Jin Koung Kim, WeiQi Lin, Mee Jean Kim, Andrew R. Miksztal, Hongwei Wu, Min L. Lee, Wilma Tamraz
  • Publication number: 20040115236
    Abstract: Devices and methods for the sustained release into a subject of an inhibitor of mast cell-mediated inflammation, specifically sustained-release of sodium cromoglycate as a prophylactic to prevent acute asthma attacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Tai Wah Chan, Randolph M. Johnson, Andrew R. Miksztal, Arthur J. Tipton, John W. Gibson, Stacey K. Meador
  • Patent number: 5545637
    Abstract: The crystalline anhydrous salt formed by complexing mycophenolate mofetil with an anion selected from the group chloride, sulfate, phosphate and acetate (in particular the hydrochloride salt), and pharmaceutical compositions, intravenous formulations and a kit thereof, and associated methods of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Roger C. Fu, De-Mei Leung, Jeffrey S. Fleitman, Michele C. Rizzolio, Andrew R. Miksztal
  • Patent number: 5543408
    Abstract: The crystalline anhydrous salt formed by complexing mycophenolate mofetil with an anion selected from the group chloride, sulfate, phosphate and acetate (in particular the hydrochloride salt), and pharmaceutical compositions, intravenous formulations and a kit thereof, and associated methods of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Syntex (U.S.A.) Inc.
    Inventors: Roger C. Fu, De-Mei Leung, Jeffrey S. Fleitman, Michele C. Rizzolio, Andrew R. Miksztal