Patents by Inventor David J. Lefer

David J. Lefer 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: 20230233713
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a hypertension animal model, and methods of using the same to induce heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) responses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: David J. Lefer, Thomas Sharp, Traci Goodchild
  • Patent number: 11497775
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating a condition of the heart. In an embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of treating a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery of the subject; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
    Inventors: David J. Lefer, David J. Polhemus
  • Publication number: 20190160106
    Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating a condition of the heart. In an embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of treating a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery of the subject; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: David J. Lefer, David J. Polhemus
  • Patent number: 10005801
    Abstract: The embodiments herein generally relates to compounds and methods for releasing H2S in a pH dependent manner. In particular, the invention provides compounds of various formulations which release H2S in a controlled, predictable and sustained manner upon contact with an aqueous environment, such as the circulatory system of an animal, and which are thus suitable for in vivo delivery of H2S.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignees: Washington State University, The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Ming Xian, Jianming Kang, David J. Lefer
  • Publication number: 20170253622
    Abstract: The embodiments herein generally relates to compounds and methods for releasing H2S in a pH dependent manner. In particular, the invention provides compounds of various formulations which release H2S in a controlled, predictable and sustained manner upon contact with an aqueous environment, such as the circulatory system of an animal, and which are thus suitable for in vivo delivery of H2S.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ming Xian, Jianming Kang, David J. Lefer
  • Patent number: 9700578
    Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered that administration of nitrite to subjects causes a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in blood flow to tissues. The effect is particularly beneficial, for example, to tissues in regions of low oxygen tension. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate a subject's blood pressure and blood flow, for example, by the administration of nitrite salts. Provided herein are methods of administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable nitrite salt to a subject, for treating, preventing or ameliorating a condition selected from: (a) ischemia-reperfusion injury (e.g., hepatic or cardiac or brain ischemia-reperfusion injury); (b) pulmonary hypertension (e.g., neonatal pulmonary hypertension); or (c) cerebral artery vasospasm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Acting through the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, The UAB Research Foundation, Loma Linda University, Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Mark T. Gladwin, Alan N. Schechter, David J. Lefer, Rakesh P. Patel, Christian J. Hunter, Gordon G. Power, Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, Ryszard Marek Pluta, Edward H. Oldfield, Richard O. Cannon, III
  • Patent number: 9675637
    Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered that administration of nitrite to subjects causes a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in blood flow to tissues. The effect is particularly beneficial, for example, to tissues in regions of low oxygen tension. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate a subject's blood pressure and blood flow, for example, by the administration of nitrite salts. Provided herein are methods of administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable nitrite salt to a subject, for treating, preventing or ameliorating a condition selected from: (a) ischemia-reperfusion injury (e.g., hepatic or cardiac or brain ischemia-reperfusion injury); (b) pulmonary hypertension (e.g., neonatal pulmonary hypertension); or (c) cerebral artery vasospasm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, acting through Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, The UAB Research Foundation, Loma Linda University, Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Mark T. Gladwin, Alan N. Schechter, David J. Lefer, Rakesh P. Patel, Christian J. Hunter, Gordon G. Power, Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, Ryszard Pluta, Edward H. Oldfield, Richard O. Cannon, III
  • Publication number: 20170087180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sulfur compositions which are useful, for example, for treating a NO deficiency disorder, supplementing deficits in circulating nitrite, and/or improving bodily endurance or exercise performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony GIORDANO, David J. LEFER
  • Patent number: 9034825
    Abstract: Provided are methods of using humanin and humanin analogs to treat a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, increase insulin sensitivity in a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, treat type-2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and neurodegeneration, treat and prevent myocardial injury, and determine longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Inventors: Radhika Muzumdar, David J. Lefer
  • Publication number: 20150125553
    Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered that administration of nitrite to subjects causes a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in blood flow to tissues. The effect is particularly beneficial, for example, to tissues in regions of low oxygen tension. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate a subject's blood pressure and blood flow, for example, by the administration of nitrite salts. Provided herein are methods of administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable nitrite salt to a subject, for treating, preventing or ameliorating a condition selected from: (a) ischemia-reperfusion injury (e.g., hepatic or cardiac or brain ischemia-reperfusion injury); (b) pulmonary hypertension (e.g., neonatal pulmonary hypertension); or (c) cerebral artery vasospasm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: The Government of the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of, The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State Univer and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Acting t, The UAB Research Foundation, Loma Linda University, Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Mark T. Gladwin, Alan N. Schechter, David J. Lefer, Rakesh P. Patel, Christian J. Hunter, Gordon G. Power, Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, Ryszard Marek Pluta, Edward H. Oldfield, Richard O. Cannon, III
  • Publication number: 20150064286
    Abstract: The present invention features sulfur-rich compositions and preparations thereof that are safe and effective as hydrogen sulfide prodrugs of high bioavailability. The invention also includes methods of treating pathological conditions associated with oxidative stress using sulfur-rich compositions. The invention further includes sulfur-rich compositions as antidotes and medical food for preserving and promoting general health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicants: EMORY UNIVERSITY, NUEVAS ALTERNATIVAS NATURALES, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.
    Inventors: Gabriel Gojon-Romanillos, Gabriel Gojon-Zarrilla, David J. Lefer
  • Patent number: 8927030
    Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered that administration of nitrite to subjects causes a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in blood flow to tissues. The effect is particularly beneficial, for example, to tissues in regions of low oxygen tension. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate a subject's blood pressure and blood flow, for example, by the administration of nitrite salts. Provided herein are methods of administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable nitrite salt to a subject, for treating, preventing or ameliorating a condition selected from: (a) ischemia-reperfusion injury (e.g., hepatic or cardiac or brain ischemia-reperfusion injury); (b) pulmonary hypertension (e.g., neonatal pulmonary hypertension); or (c) cerebral artery vasospasm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Mark T. Gladwin, Alan N. Schechter, David J. Lefer, Rakesh P. Patel, Christian J. Hunter, Gordon G. Power, Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, Ryszard Marek Pluta, Edward H. Oldfield, Richard O. Cannon, III
  • Publication number: 20140179610
    Abstract: Provided are methods of using humanin and humanin analogs to treat a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, increase insulin sensitivity in a mammal exhibiting or at risk for insulin resistance, treat type-2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, and neurodegeneration, treat and prevent myocardial injury, and determine longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
    Inventors: Radhika Muzumdar, David J. Lefer
  • Publication number: 20100247682
    Abstract: It has been surprisingly discovered that administration of nitrite to subjects causes a reduction in blood pressure and an increase in blood flow to tissues. The effect is particularly beneficial, for example, to tissues in regions of low oxygen tension. This discovery provides useful treatments to regulate a subject's blood pressure and blood flow, for example, by the administration of nitrite salts. Provided herein are methods of administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable nitrite salt to a subject, for treating, preventing or ameliorating a condition selected from: (a) ischemia-reperfusion injury (e.g., hepatic or cardiac or brain ischemia-reperfusion injury); (b) pulmonary hypertension (e.g., neonatal pulmonary hypertension); or (c) cerebral artery vasospasm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Mark T. Gladwin, Alan N. Schechter, David J. Lefer, Rakesh P. Patel, Christian J. Hunter, Gordon G. Power, Daniel B. Kim-Shapiro, Ryszard Marek Pluta, Edward H. Oldfield, Richard O. Cannon, III