Patents by Inventor Christian Hassig

Christian Hassig 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: 20120302510
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Publication number: 20120094862
    Abstract: The invention provides histone deacetylase class II nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods and reagents for their use, and related compounds including small molecule libraries containing class II histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Christina M. Grozinger, Christian A. Hassig, Stuart L. Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20110319493
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Publication number: 20110313045
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Patent number: 8076116
    Abstract: The invention provides histone deacetylase class II nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods and reagents for their use, and related compounds including small molecule libraries containing class II histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Christina M. Grozinger, Christian A. Hassig, Stuart L. Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20110218154
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    Inventors: STUART L. SCHREIBER, JACK TAUNTON, CHRISTIAN A. HASSIG, TIMOTHY F. JAMISON
  • Patent number: 7994362
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Patent number: 7825256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase. Certain compounds of the subject invention have the following structural formula: wherein T, X, and Y are independently selected from the group consisting of CR4, N, NR4, S, and O; U is selected from the group consisting of CR10 and N; V is selected from the group consisting of CR4 and N; W and W? are independently selected from the group consisting of CH2, CR7R8, NR9, O, N(O), S(O)q and C(O); n, m and p are independently an integer from 0 to 5; q is 0, 1, or 2; and other substituents are as defined herein. Other compounds of the subject invention have structural formulas as defined herein. Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the subject invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Kalypsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy C. Gahman, Hengyuan Lang, Mark R. Herbert, Angelina M. Thayer, Christian A. Hassig, Stewart A. Noble, Russell D. Cousins, Hui Zhuang, Christopher R. Santos, Xiaohong Chen
  • Publication number: 20100137196
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Publication number: 20090305384
    Abstract: The invention provides histone deacetylase class II nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods and reagents for their use, and related compounds including small molecule libraries containing class II histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Christina M. Grozinger, Christian A. Hassig, Stuart L. Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20090221474
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Stuart L. Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian A. Hassig, Timothy F. Jamison
  • Publication number: 20090036318
    Abstract: The invention provides histone deacetylase class II nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods and reagents for their use, and related compounds including small molecule libraries containing class II histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Christina M. Grozinger, Christian A. Hassig, Stuart L. Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20080194681
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula: (I) as described herein. Compounds as modulators of his-tone deacetylase (HDAC), pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treating disease using the same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: Kalypsys, Inc.
    Inventors: James Malecha, Stewart Noble, Christian Hassig, Paul Wash, Brandon Wiley, Charles Lawrence, Timothy Hoffman, Celine Bonnefous, NIcholas Smith
  • Publication number: 20080139558
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel quinolones of Formula I that inhibit inducible NOS synthase together with methods of synthesizing and using the compounds including methods for inhibiting or modulating nitric oxide synthesis and/or lowering nitric oxide levels in a patient by administering the compounds for the treatment of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Smith, Jeffrey R. Roppe, Celine Bonnefous, Joseph E. Payne, Hui Zhuang, Xiaohong Chen, Andrew K. Lindstrom, Sergio G. Duron, Christian A. Hassig, Stewart A. Noble
  • Patent number: 7271195
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of Formula I, II, or III, and others as described herein. Also disclosed are methods of treating disease, such as cancer, neurological disorders, including polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular conditions, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Kalypsys, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul L. Wash, Brandon M. Wiley, Christian Hassig, James W. Malecha, Stewart A. Noble
  • Patent number: 7250504
    Abstract: The invention provides histone deacetylase class II nucleic acids and polypeptides, methods and reagents for their use, and related compounds including small molecule libraries containing class II histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Christina M. Grozinger, Christian A. Hassig, Stuart L. Schreiber
  • Publication number: 20070135438
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of having the structural formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug thereof, Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Payne, Nicholas Smith, Shawn Scranton, Christian Hassig
  • Publication number: 20070135431
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are carbonyl compounds of having the structural formula: or a salt, ester, or prodrug thereof, Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Applicant: KALYPSYS, INC
    Inventors: Nicholas Smith, Celine Bonnefous, Joseph Payne, Timothy Hoffman, Paul Wash, Christian Hassig, Shawn Scranton
  • Publication number: 20070093413
    Abstract: The present invention concerns the discovery that proteins encoded by a family of genes, termed here HDx-related genes, which are involved in the control of chromatin structure and, thus in transcription and translation. The present invention makes available compositions and methods that can be utilized, for example to control cell proliferation and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: Harvard University OTI
    Inventors: Stuart Schreiber, Jack Taunton, Christian Hassig, Timothy Jamison
  • Publication number: 20070027184
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are sulfonamide compounds of Formula VII as described herein. Methods and compositions are disclosed for treating disease states including, but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, tissue damage, central nervous system disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, fibrosis, bone disorders, polyglutamine-repeat disorders, anemias, thalassemias, inflammatory conditions, cardiovascular conditions, and disorders in which angiogenesis play a role in pathogenesis, using the compounds of the invention. In addition, methods of modulating the activity of histone deacetylase (HDAC) are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: James Malecha, Stewart Noble, Brandon Wiley, Timothy Hoffman, Celine Bonnefous, Michael Sertic, Paul Wash, Nicholas Smith, Christian Hassig, Shawn Scranton, Joseph Payne, Jeffery Hager