Patents by Inventor Barbara Gilchrest

Barbara Gilchrest 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: 20190388321
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of treating one or more symptom(s) related to a hyperpigmentation disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark de Souza
  • Publication number: 20180185259
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of treating one or more symptom(s) related to a hyperpigmentation disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark de Souza
  • Publication number: 20180036366
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating age related disorders through the administration of collagen 7 or the functional fragment or variant thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Barbara Gilchrest
  • Publication number: 20150343026
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating age related disorders through the administration of collagen 7 or the functional fragment or variant thereof
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara Gilchrest
  • Patent number: 8183222
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperprolferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful to treating other cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20110237654
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperproliferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful for treating other cancers, such as for example pancreatic cancer and eradicating cancer stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20100286247
    Abstract: Alterations in the structure of telomeres lead to modulation in the redox state of the cell. Substances which mimic destabilized telomeres, such as t-oligos, have a protective effect on future exposure of a cell to oxidative stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller, Mina Yaar, Margaret S. Lee-Bellantoni
  • Publication number: 20100249218
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperprolferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful to treating other cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. GILCHREST, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20100222419
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperproliferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful to treating other cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: BARBARA A. GILCHREST, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20100093716
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, compositions and methods for treating various diseases and disorders in a mammal by administering to a mammal in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a non-DNA small molecule that binds WRN, such as members of the spirooxindole (SPOX) class.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY AND PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller, Angela N. Koehler, Olivia M. McPherson, Christopher S. Neumann, Timothy A. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20090209747
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperprolferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful to treating other cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20090053707
    Abstract: Methods are described wherein the skin of a vertebrate, or the skin or hair of a mammal can be lightened by administration of an agent, e.g., protein, peptide, active fusion protein, active fragment, or molecular mimic, that binds to BMP-4 transmembrane receptors on melanocytes and decreases the level of melanin synthesis. Also described are methods to identify molecules that mimic the function of BMP-4 in causing a decrease in melanin in melanocytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Mina Yaar, Hee-Young Park, Vladimir Botchkarev, Barbara A. Gilchrest
  • Publication number: 20080221052
    Abstract: The use of modulators of WRN is described. Activators of WRN may be used to induce growth arrest, apoptosis or proliferative senescence, whereas inhibitors of WRN may be used to reduce growth arrest, apoptosis or proliferative senescence. Methods of identifying modulators of WRN are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller
  • Patent number: 7196055
    Abstract: Methods to control, or manipulate, melanocyte and keratinocyte cell death are disclosed. In particular, a method of preventing epidermal melanocyte cell loss due to injury in a vertebrate is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inducing hair growth in a vertebrate, a method of inducing hair color in a vertebrate, a method of inducing skin color in a vertebrate, a method of treating baldness in an individual, and a method of treating alopecia areata in an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mina Yaar, Mark S. Eller
  • Publication number: 20060269924
    Abstract: The use of modulators of Mre 11, tankyrase, the DNA damage pathway and MRN complex formation of the protection of mammals from failure of growth arrest, apoptosis or proliferative senescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark Eller
  • Patent number: 7094766
    Abstract: Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, or hyperproliferative or UV-responsive dermatoses, hyperproliferative or allergically mediated diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mina Yaar, Mark Eller
  • Publication number: 20060183704
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising pTT or a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 50% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperproliferative or UV-responsive dermatoses, hyperproliferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark Eller, Mina Yaar
  • Patent number: 7033829
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising pTT or a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 50% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperproliferative or UV-responsive dermatoses, hyperproliferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Barbara A. Gilchrest, Mark S. Eller, Mina Yaar
  • Publication number: 20060052323
    Abstract: Described are methods for treating hyperproliferative disorders, including cancers, by administering to the affected mammal (e.g., human) an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more oligonucleotides which share at least 33% but less than 100% nucleotide sequence identity with the human telomere overhang repeat. Methods of treatment or prevention of hyperproliferative diseases or pre-cancerous conditions affecting epithelial cells, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, or hyperprolferative diseases of other epithelia and methods for reducing photoaging, or oxidative stress or for prophylaxis against or reduction in the likelihood of the development of skin cancer, are also disclosed. The compositions and methods are also useful to treating other cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Gilchrest, Mark Eller
  • Publication number: 20050152860
    Abstract: Methods are described wherein the skin of a vertebrate, or the skin or hair of a mammal can be lightened by administration of an agent, e.g., protein, peptide, active fusion protein, active fragment, or molecular mimic, that binds to BMP-4 transmembrane receptors on melanocytes and decreases the level of melanin synthesis. Also described are methods to identify molecules that mimic the function of BMP-4 in causing a decrease in melanin in melanocytes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Applicant: Trustees of Boston University
    Inventors: Mina Yaar, Hee-Young Park, Vladimir Botchkarev, Barbara Gilchrest