Patents by Inventor Clet Niyikiza

Clet Niyikiza 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: 20220088220
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha or D-gamma polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyerproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20220088219
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha or D-gamma polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyerproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20220088218
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with the polyglutamated antifolates, methods of making the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using the polyglutamated antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyerproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210346294
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated pralatrexate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated pralatrexate, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated pralatrexate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210346381
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate, and methods of making and using the polyglutamated alpha tetrahydrofolate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis). The disclosed compositions also have uses in combination therapy with one or more therapeutic agents to enhance the effectiveness or to reduce the toxicities associated with the therapeutic agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210338675
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated lometrexol, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated lometrexol, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated lometrexol and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated lometrexol and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210283055
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising carotenoids, including liposomes that encapsulate carotenoids including ionizable carotenoids such as trans-crocetin. The provided compositions have uses in treating diseases, disorders and conditions associated with, but not limited to, infection, endotoxemia, inflammation, sepsis, ischemia, hypoxia, shock, stroke, lung injury, wound healing, traumatic injury, reperfusion injury, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, inflammatory disease, metabolic disease, pulmonary disorders, blood related disorders and hyperproliferative diseases such as cancer. Methods of making, delivering, and using the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO, Bolin GENG, Zhenghong XU, Kaniz KHALIFA, Gwangseong KIM
  • Publication number: 20210259970
    Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to compositions comprising therapeutic agent complexes and to methods of making and using the compositions. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides compositions comprising platinum-based drug complexes and to methods of making and using these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor M. MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210228581
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated lometrexol compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated lometrexol, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated lometrexol compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210213019
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated aminopterin compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated aminopterin, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated aminopterin compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210169887
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated methotrexate, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated methotrexate, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated methotrexate and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated methotrexate and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210169884
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated raltitrexed, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated raltitrexed, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated raltitrexed and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated raltitrexed and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210161899
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated pemetrexed compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated pemetrexed, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated pemetrexed compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e g , inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210154140
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a targeted PEGylated liposomal gemcitabine (PLG) composition comprising a PEGylated liposome encapsulating one or more agents comprising gemcitabine and a targeting moiety; pharmaceutical composition and methods comprising PLG or producing PLG; and manufacturing equipment for performing the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor MOYO, Zhenghong XU, Kaniz KHALIFA
  • Publication number: 20210154196
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated methotrexate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated methotrexate, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated methotrexate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210128469
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to gamma polyglutamated tetrahydrofolate compositions, including delivery vehicles such as liposomes containing the gamma polyglutamated tetrahydrofolate, and methods of making and using the gamma polyglutamated tetrahydrofolate compositions to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., inflammation and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis). The disclosed compositions also have uses in combination therapy with one or more therapeutic agents to enhance the effectiveness or to reduce the toxicities associated with the therapeutic agent(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Patent number: 10980795
    Abstract: Provided are methods for treating pancreatic cancer in a patient by administering liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) alone or in combination with additional therapeutic agents. In one embodiment, the liposomal irinotecan (MM-398) is co-administered with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: Eliel Bayever, Navreet Dhindsa, Jonathan Basil Fitzgerald, Peter Laivins, Victor Moyo, Clet Niyikiza, Jaeyeon Kim
  • Patent number: 10940112
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a targeted PEGylated liposomal gemcitabine (PLG) composition comprising a PEGylated liposome encapsulating one or more agents comprising gemcitabine and a targeting moiety; pharmaceutical composition and methods comprising PLG or producing PLG; and manufacturing equipment for performing the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: L.E.A.F. Holdings Group LLC
    Inventors: Clet Niyikiza, Victor Moyo, Zhenghong Xu, Kaniz Khalifa
  • Publication number: 20210052592
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated aminopterin, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated aminopterin, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated aminopterin and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated aminopterin and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO
  • Publication number: 20210038719
    Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to alpha polyglutamated Antifolates, formulations containing liposomes filled with alpha polyglutamated Antifolates, methods of making the alpha polyglutamated Antifolates and liposome containing formulations, and methods of using polyglutamated alpha polyglutamated Antifolates and liposome containing formulations to treat hyperproliferative disorders (e.g., cancer) and disorders of the immune system (e.g., an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Clet NIYIKIZA, Victor Mandla MOYO