Patents by Inventor Chi Vu

Chi Vu 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: 20080070932
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of formula (I) possess unexpectedly high affinity for the A2a adenosine receptor, and can be useful as antagofiists. thereof for preventing and/or treating numerous diseases, including C) Parkinson's disease. In one embodiment, the invention features a compound of formual (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Chi Vu, Russell C. Petter, Kumaravel Gnanasambandam
  • Patent number: 7285550
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of formula (I) possess unexpectedly high affinity for the A2a adenosine receptor, and can be useful as antagonists thereof for preventing and/or treating numerous diseases, including Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Biogen Idec MA Inc.
    Inventors: Chi Vu, Russell C. Petter, Gnanasambandam Kumaravel
  • Publication number: 20070043050
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037865
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037827
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037810
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20070037809
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20070010522
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of formula (I) possess unexpectedly high affinity for the A2a adenosine receptor, and can be useful as antagonists thereof for preventing and/or treating numerous diseases, including Parkinson's disease. In one embodiment, the invention features a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Chi Vu, Russell Petter, Gnanasambandam Kumaravel
  • Publication number: 20060276475
    Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that compounds of formula (I) possess unexpectedly high affinity for the A2a adenosine receptor, and can be useful as antagonists thereof for preventing and/or treating numerous diseases, including Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Chi Vu, Russell Peter, Gnanasambandam Kumarsvel
  • Patent number: 7022686
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are disclosed as antagonists of subtype A1 adenosine receptors. These compounds are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders, including systemic hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, asthma, an edematous condition, congestive heart failure, and renal dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Biogen Idec Inc.
    Inventors: Ko-Chung Lin, Chi Vu
  • Publication number: 20030220358
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are disclosed as antagonists of subtype A1 adenosine receptors. These compounds are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders, including systemic hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, asthma, an edematous condition, congestive heart failure, and renal dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Ko-Chung Lin, Chi Vu
  • Patent number: 6605601
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are disclosed as antagonists of subtype A1 adenosine receptors. These compounds are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders, including systemic hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, asthma, an edematous condition, congestive heart failure, and renal dysfunction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Biogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Ko-Chung Lin, Chi Vu
  • Publication number: 20020111333
    Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II are disclosed as antagonists of subtype A1 adenosine receptors. These compounds are useful for treatment of various diseases and disorders, including systemic hypertension, renal failure, diabetes, asthma, an edematous condition, congestive heart failure, and renal dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Ko-Chung Lin, Chi Vu