Patents by Inventor Dai Lu

Dai Lu 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: 20140243374
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the discovery of sulfonamide-containing compounds that are inhibitors of ?-secretase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Corinne E. Augelli-Szafran, Dai Lu, HanXun Wei, Jing Zhang, Michael S. Wolfe, Dennis J. Selkoe, Cuiman Cai
  • Publication number: 20130310384
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the discovery of sulfonamide-containing compounds that are inhibitors of ?-secretase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Corinne E. Augelli-Szafran, Dai Lu, Hanxun Wei, Jing Zhang, Michael S. Wolfe, Dennis J. Selkoe
  • Patent number: 8202893
    Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates generally to lipid compounds that exert diverse effects in the endocannabinoid system, such as regulating CB1 and CB2 receptor or moderating other bio-macromolecules within the endocannabinoid system. Some of the compounds showed improved receptor binding affinity, and/or improved receptor subtype selectivity, and improved bio-stability. Some of the compounds exhibit activities to regulate the enzymes that moderate the bio-disposal of endogenous cannabinoids, such as the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Some of the compounds exhibit activities to inhibit the anandamide transporter. Other aspects of the invention are pharmaceutical preparations employing these ligands and methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of the preparations to provide a physiological effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Chen Li, Dai Lu
  • Publication number: 20090163557
    Abstract: One aspect of this disclosure relates generally to lipid compounds that exert diverse effects in the endocannabinoid system, such as regulating CB1 and CB2 receptor or moderating other bio-macromolecules within the endocannabinoid system. Some of the compounds showed improved receptor binding affinity, and/or improved receptor subtype selectivity, and improved bio-stability. Some of the compounds exhibit activities to regulate the enzymes that moderate the bio-disposal of endogenous cannabinoids, such as the fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH). Some of the compounds exhibit activities to inhibit the anandamide transporter. Other aspects of the invention are pharmaceutical preparations employing these ligands and methods of administering therapeutically effective amounts of the preparations to provide a physiological effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Chen Li, Dai Lu
  • Patent number: 7446229
    Abstract: Bicyclic-cannabinoids and methods of preparation and use are presented. These compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, results in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response may be useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Spyridon P. Nikas, Atmaram D. Khanolkar, Ganeshsingh A. Thakur, Dai Lu
  • Publication number: 20070155701
    Abstract: Novel tricyclic cannabinoid compounds are presented. Some of these compounds exhibit fluorescence properties. The fluorescent cannabinoid compounds are typically endogenously fluorescent. Some of these compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, result in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu
  • Publication number: 20070135388
    Abstract: Bicyclic-cannabinoids and methods of preparation and use are presented. These compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, results in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response may be useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Spyridon Nikas, Atmaram Khanolkar, Ganeshsingh Thakur, Dai Lu
  • Patent number: 7183313
    Abstract: Novel tricyclic cannabinoid compounds are presented. Some of these compounds exhibit fluorescence properties. The fluorescent cannabinoid compounds are typically endogenously fluorescent. Some of these compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, result in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu, Xin-Zhong Lai
  • Publication number: 20050239874
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula: R—X—Y; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof. R is a tricyclic core of a cannabinoid or substituted cannabinoid. X is a covalent bond, —CH2— or —CHR1—, wherein R1 a C1 to C3 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group. Y is a heterocyclic ring, a substituted heterocyclic ring, a carbocyclic ring, a substituted carbocyclic ring, a fused bicyclic ring system, a substituted fused bicyclic ring system, a bridged bicyclic ring system, a substituted bridged bicyclic ring system, a bridged tricyclic ring system or a substituted bridged tricyclic ring system. Also disclosed is a method of stimulating a CB1 and/or CB2 receptor in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of R—X—Y.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Applicant: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu, Atmaram Khanolkar, Zhaoxing Meng
  • Patent number: 6939977
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula: R-X-Y; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof. R is a tricyclic core of a cannabinoid or substituted cannabinoid. X is a covalent bond, —CH2— or —CHR1—, wherein R1 a C1 to C3 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group. Y is a heterocyclic ring, a substituted heterocyclic ring, a carbocyclic ring, a substituted carbocyclic ring, a fused bicyclic ring system, a substituted fused bicyclic ring system, a bridged bicyclic ring system, a substituted bridged bicyclic ring system, a bridged tricyclic ring system or a substituted bridged tricyclic ring system. Also disclosed is a method of stimulating a CB1 and/or CB2 receptor in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of R-X-Y.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: The University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu, Atmaram Khanolkar
  • Publication number: 20050074408
    Abstract: Novel tricyclic cannabinoid compounds are presented. Some of these compounds exhibit fluorescence properties. The fluorescent cannabinoid compounds are typically endogenously fluorescent. Some of these compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, result in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Applicant: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu
  • Publication number: 20040087590
    Abstract: Novel biphenyl and biphenyl-like cannabinoid compounds are presented. These compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, result in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Applicant: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Xin-Zhong Lai, Dai Lu
  • Publication number: 20040022772
    Abstract: Compositions comprising or encoding one or more peptides that inhibit the Bcr—Abl oncoprotein and that bind to molecules involved in Bcr—Abl function are disclosed. The peptides and polypeptides inhibit the growth of, and induce cell death of, Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia cells expressing the Bcr—Abl oncoprotein. Methods for treating leukemias (e.g., CML, ALL and AML), including autologous bone marrow transplant therapy, using the peptide and polypeptide compositions of the invention are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Jiaxin Liu, Gabriel Lopez-Berestein, Dai Lu, Yun Wu
  • Publication number: 20030120094
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Dai Lu, Atmaram Khanolkar
  • Patent number: 6537804
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for detecting and quantitating BCR-ABL gene products and other abnormal ABL gene products of Ph1-positive leukemic cells. The invention further provides methods for determining the relative number of leukemic cells compared with normal ABL cells to assess the tumor burden of a patient. In another aspect, the methods of the present invention can be used to determine a specific phase of leukemia, particularly chronic-phase CML.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas Systems
    Inventors: Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Jiaxin Liu, Gabriel Lopez-Berestein, Dai Lu, Yun Wu
  • Publication number: 20010009965
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula:
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Publication date: July 26, 2001
    Inventors: ALEXANDROS MAKRIYANNIS, DAI LU, ATMARAM KHANOLKAR, ZHAOXING MENG
  • Patent number: 6166066
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel cannabinoids which are selective for the CB2 receptor. The novel cannabinoids comprise a substituted or unsubstituted tricyclic cannabinoid core and a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C8 carbocyclic ring, five to eight-membered heterocyclic ring or a seven to ten membered bicyclic ring system fused to the monhydroxylated phenyl ring of the cannabinoid core. Also disclosed are methods of suppressing the immune system in a subject by administering to the subject a (e.g. immunosuppressive amount) effective amount of a novel cannabinoid described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: The University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Alexandros Makriyannis, Atmaram Khanolkar, Dai Lu
  • Patent number: 6107457
    Abstract: Compositions comprising a mixture of peptides that bind to molecules involved in Bcr-Abl oncoprotein function are disclosed. In addition, expression of functional BCR protein (p160 BCR) or amino terminal fragments thereof (159, 221 and 413 amino terminal residues) by way of retrovirus vectors will oppose the biological function of Bcr-Abl (p160 BCR) or inactivate Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase function or its signal transduction function. Bcr and Abl peptides, either tyrosine phosphorylated or unphosphorylated, that bind to a region near the amino terminus of Bcr to prevent formation of tetramer Bcr-Abl molecules, that bind to the SH2 domain of Grb2, to sites on tyrosine phosphorylated Shc protein, to sites of Crkl, and to an SH2 domain of Ras Gap comprise particular peptide preparations of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Jiaxin Liu, Dai Lu, Gabriel Lopez-Berestein