Patents by Inventor Bronwyn G. Siim

Bronwyn G. Siim 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: 20150246064
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating a hematopoietic neoplasm comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combretastatin compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having a hematological malignancy, wherein the combretastatin compound comprises a catechol or quinone moiety and is capable of forming a reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo. The method may further comprise co-administering a second chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: David CHAPLIN, Bronwyn G. SIIM
  • Patent number: 9040500
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating a hematopoietic neoplasm comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combretastatin compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having a hematological malignancy, wherein the combretastatin compound comprises a catechol or quinone moiety and is capable of forming a reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo. The method may further comprise co-administering a second chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: OXiGENE, Inc.
    Inventors: David Chaplin, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20130136752
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel ophthalmic formulations for ocular administration comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a combretastatin, from 60% to 95% w/w pre-gelatinized starch, from 1% to 10% w/w hydrophilic matrix forming polymer, and from 0.2% to 5% lubricant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: OXIGENE, INC.
    Inventors: Suman Sharma, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20120270831
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating a hematopoietic neoplasm comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combretastatin compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having a hematological malignancy, wherein the combretastatin compound comprises a catechol or quinone moiety and is capable of forming a reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo. The method may further comprise co-administering a second chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: OXIGENE, INC.
    Inventors: David Chaplin, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7868040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and an alkylating agent, which has anti-tumour activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and cyclophosphamide. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7868039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and vinca alkaloids, which have anti-tumour activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and vincristine. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7863322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from platinum compounds, vinca alkaloids, alkylating agents, anthracyclines, topoisomerase I inhibitors, antimetabolites and topoisomerase II inhibitors, which have anti-tumour activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from carboplatin, gemcitabine, cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine, doxorubicin and irinotecan. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7863321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5, 6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from anthracyclines and topisomerase II inhibitors, which have anti-tumor activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from etoposide, and doxorubicin. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Patent number: 7863320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a platinum compound which has anti-tumour activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and carboplatin. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20090209496
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating, preventing and/or managing cancer in a subject including enhancing the efficacy of a Receptor Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (e.g., a small molecule RTK inhibitor, e.g., Sorafenib or Erlotinib) by administering to the subject a Vascular Disrupting Agent (e.g., a Combretastatin or derivative thereof) sequentially or simultaneously in combination with said RTK inhibitor. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a RTK inhibitor and a VDA are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: David Chaplin, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20090192098
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for treating a hematopoietic neoplasm comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a combretastatin compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having a hematological malignancy, wherein the combretastatin compound comprises a catechol or quinone moiety and is capable of forming a reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vivo. The method may further comprise co-administering a second chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: OXIGENE, INC.
    Inventors: David Chaplin, Bronwyn G. Siim
  • Publication number: 20040204480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from platinum compounds, vinca alkaloids, alkylating agents, anthracyclines, topoisomerase I inhibitors, antimetabolites and topoisomerase II inhibitors, which have anti-tumour activity. Preferably, the present invention relates to synergistic combinations of the compound 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) and a compound selected from carboplatin, gemcitabine, cisplatin, 5-fluorouracil, cyclophosphamide, etoposide, vincristine, doxorubicin and irinotecan. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such combinations in the treatment of cancer and pharmaceutical compositions containing such combinations. The invention further provides for methods of preparing the combinations of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: William R. Wilson, Bronwyn G. Siim