Patents by Inventor Cu Nguyen

Cu Nguyen 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: 20150057283
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Applicant: CHOONGWAE PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8729262
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8318738
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8138337
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins as well as their prodrugs are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and prodrugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and prodrugs for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 8106049
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis. In one embodiment, these reverse-term mimetics have a general structure of formula (VI): wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, X1, X2 and X3 are defined as provided herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8101751
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20110294797
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20110257185
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: CHOONGWAE PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: SUNG HWAN MOON, JAE UK CHUNG, SUNG CHAN LEE, MASAKATSU EGUCHI, MICHAEL KAHN, KWANG WON JEONG, CU NGUYEN
  • Patent number: 7932384
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20100240662
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins as well as their prodrugs are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and prodrugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and prodrugs for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: CHOONGWAE PHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: SUNG HWAN MOON, JAE UK CHUNG, SUNG CHAN LEE, MASAKATSU EGUCHI, MICHAEL KAHN, KWANG WON JEONG, CU NGUYEN, SOO JIN LEE
  • Publication number: 20100222303
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins as well as their prodrugs are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and prodrugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and prodrugs for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20100120758
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20100081655
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7671054
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins as well as their prodrugs are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and prodrugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and prodrugs for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Publication number: 20100029630
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Chongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 7585862
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7576084
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Patent number: 7566711
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Jin Lee
  • Patent number: 7232822
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Hwan Moon, Jae Uk Chung, Sung Chan Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Won Jeong, Cu Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20070043052
    Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Choongwae Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Sung Moon, Jae Chung, Sung Lee, Masakatsu Eguchi, Michael Kahn, Kwang Jeong, Cu Nguyen, Soo Lee