Patents by Inventor Christoph Westphal

Christoph Westphal 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: 20220401387
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising activators of TRP and ASIC channels that may be useful to improve or preserve exercise performance and exercise recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Thomas Wessel
  • Patent number: 11253493
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising activators of TRP and ASIC channels that may be useful to improve or preserve exercise performance and exercise recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Cliff-Cartwright Corporation
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Thomas Wessel
  • Publication number: 20200261382
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising activators of TRP and ASIC channels that may be useful to improve or preserve exercise performance and exercise recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Cliff-Cartwright Corporation
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Thomas Wessel
  • Publication number: 20190038573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of ion channel activators and methods of preparation, formulation, and the medical use of these compositions. In one aspect, the present invention features a composition formulated for oral administration, said composition comprising an effective amount of an ion channel activator (e.g., a TRPV1 channel activator, a TRPA1 channel activator, an ASIC channel activator, or combination thereof).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Jennifer Cermak, Roderic O. Cole, Glenn F. Short, III, Robert Perni, Sridevi Ponduru
  • Publication number: 20180116976
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating muscle cramps, muscle spasms, muscle spasticity, dystonias, and fasciculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Jennifer Cermak, Thomas Wessel
  • Publication number: 20170042834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of ion channel activators and methods of preparation, formulation, and the medical use of these compositions. In one aspect, the present invention features a composition formulated for oral administration, said composition comprising an effective amount of an ion channel activator (e.g., a TRPV1 channel activator, a TRPA1 channel activator, an ASIC channel activator, or combination thereof).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Jennifer Cermak, Roderic O. Cole, Glenn F. Short, III, Robert Perni, Sridevi Ponduru
  • Publication number: 20080249103
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for diagnosis and prognosis using polymorphic variants of sirtuins. Such polymorphic may be used, for example, to identify subjects that would be responsive to treatment with a sirtuin modulating compound and/or subjects that are suffering from or susceptible to a disease mediated by a sirtuin. Also provided are methods for determining the predictive value of a sirtuin polymorphic variant, methods for evaluating sirtuin modulating compounds, and methods for determining appropriate dosage and/or treatment regimens for subjects having one or more sirtuin polymorphic variants. Screening methods for identifying sirtuin modulating compounds using polymorphic variants of a sirtuin are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Markku Laakso, Teemu Kuulasmaa, Johan Auwerx, Christoph Westphal, Peter Elliott, Karl D. Normington, Olivier Boss, Andre Iffland, Siva Lavu
  • Publication number: 20070014833
    Abstract: Sirtuin modulators, particularly sirtuin activators, are useful in treating vision impairment. In general, the sirtuin modulators inhibit the progression of vision impairment resulting from various eye disorders. The invention also includes pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of sirtuin modulators, particular ophthalmically acceptable formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Christoph Westphal, Michelle Dipp
  • Publication number: 20060292099
    Abstract: Sirtuin modulators, particularly sirtuin activators, are useful in treating vision impairment. In general, the sirtuin modulators inhibit the progression of vision impairment resulting from various eye disorders. The invention also includes pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of sirtuin modulators, particular ophthalmically acceptable formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Christoph Westphal, David Livingston, Peter Elliott, Philip Lambert, Karl Normington
  • Publication number: 20060276393
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating or preventing neurodegenerative disorders or blood coagulation disorders. Methods may comprise modulating the activity or level of a sirtuin, such as SIRT1 or Sir2. Exemplary methods comprise contacting a cell with a sirtuin activating compound, such as a flavone, stilbene, flavanone, isoflavone, catechin, chalcone, tannin or anthocyanidin; or an inhibitory compound, such as nicotinamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Jill Milne, Christoph Westphal, Karl Normington, Jennifer Fujii, Michelle Dipp, Peter Elliott
  • Publication number: 20060276416
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing flushing and/or weight gain. Methods may comprise modulating the activity or level of a sirtuin, such as SIRT1 or Sir2. Exemplary embodiments include methods and compositions for counteracting drug-induced weight gain and/or drug-induced flushing by administering a sirtuin-activating compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Sinclair, Robert Langer, Christoph Westphal, Michael Milburn
  • Publication number: 20060229265
    Abstract: Provided herein are 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. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Jill Milne, Karl Normington, Joseph Nunes, Thomas Salzmann, David Sinclair, Christoph Westphal
  • Publication number: 20050086709
    Abstract: In general, the invention features methods and uses for transposon-mediated gene targeting which greatly enhance the insertion and detection of desired genes in genomic exons by homologous recombination. The invention also features transgenic non-human mammals, and eukaryotic cells, wherein a gene encoding 7B2 protein is modified, as well as nucleic acid vectors capable of undergoing homologous recombination with an endogenous 7B2 gene in a cell. The invention also features transgenic non-human mammals as models of endocrine disorders, as well as methods for diagnosing and treating patients with endocrine disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Applicants: President and Fellows of Harvard College, Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University & Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Christoph Westphal, Iris Lindberg, Philip Leder