Patents by Inventor Douglas Dong Fang

Douglas Dong Fang 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: 20230398110
    Abstract: Methods for treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis using compounds or pharmaceutical compositions that modulate the activity of Bcl-2 family proteins are disclosed. In some methods, the patient to be treated is diagnosed with one or more additional diseases selected from cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and metabolic syndrome, wherein the metabolic syndrome may include, but is not limited to patient presentation of one or more of hypertension, hyperglycaemia, hyper-lipemia, insulin resistance (IR). In some methods, the compound or pharmaceutical composition is administered to the patient in need thereof at a therapeutically effective dose sufficient to elicit one or more effects selected from: reduced liver steatosis, reduced lobular inflammation, reduced hepatocellular ballooning, and reduced liver fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Qiang LI
  • Publication number: 20230218575
    Abstract: Provided herein is a microsuspension of an MDM2 inhibitor, comprising microparticles of the MDM2 inhibitor, e.g., a compound of Formula (I), a surfactant, and a tonicity agent. Also provided herein is a method of treating an MDM2-mediated disorder, disease, or condition with the microsuspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Saijie ZHU, Douglas Dong FANG, Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG
  • Publication number: 20230078120
    Abstract: A method for treating patients with viral infections, particularly coronavirus infections, wherein the method comprises administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of any one of formulas (I)-(VI) or Compound 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Yifan Zhai, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Hengrui ZHU
  • Publication number: 20230029259
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a) an effective amount of an Inhibitors of Apoptosis Proteins (IAP) inhibitor, wherein the IAP inhibitor is represented by formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, the definitions of each variable are provided herein; b) an effective amount of a second inhibitor, wherein the second inhibitor is a poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor or a mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitor; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Yifan Zhai, Dajun Yang, Douglas Dong Fang, Qiang Li
  • Patent number: 11478469
    Abstract: Provided herein is a combination product comprising a Bcl-2 inhibitor and an MDM-2 inhibitor, the combination product providing a use in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases (e.g., cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ASCENTAGE PHARMA (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dajun Yang, Yifan Zhai, Qiuqiong Tang, Douglas Dong Fang
  • Patent number: 11478477
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the biomedical field, and particularly relates to a method for treating or suppressing a cancer, reducing its severity, lowering its risk or inhibiting its metastasis in an individual. The method comprises administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of a FAK inhibitor, an ALK inhibitor and a ROS1 inhibitor, and a therapeutically effective amount of an EGFR inhibitor. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising one or more of a FAK inhibitor, an ALK inhibitor and a ROS1 inhibitor, and an EGFR inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ASCENTAGE PHARMA (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dajun Yang, Yifan Zhai, Douglas Dong Fang, Guangfeng Wang
  • Patent number: 11478470
    Abstract: Provided herein is a combination product comprising a Bcl-2 inhibitor (or a Bc1-2/Bc1-xl dual inhibitor) and a BTK inhibitor, the combination product providing a use in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease (e.g., cancer, autoimmune disease and inflammatory disease.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ASCENTAGE PHARMA (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dajun Yang, Yifan Zhai, Douglas Dong Fang, Guangfeng Wang, Guoqin Zhai
  • Publication number: 20220323465
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of treating a cancer, for example, a hematologic malignancy or a solid tumor, in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to the patient a Bcl-2 inhibitor in combination with a second anti-cancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Guangfeng WANG, Jing DENG, Qiuqiong TANG, Ran TAO
  • Publication number: 20220317127
    Abstract: Provided are biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of MDM2 inhibitor or Bcl-2/Bcl-xL dual inhibitors or Bcl-2 inhibitor or Bcl-xL inhibitor in treating cancer patients. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating gene levels of the biomarkers and methods of using such gene levels to predict a cancer patient's response to the MDM2 inhibitors or Bcl-2/Bcl-xL dual inhibitors or Bcl-2 inhibitor or Bcl-xL inhibitor. Such information can be used in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Ran TAO
  • Patent number: 11452716
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (ii) a CDK inhibitor or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the prevention and/or treatment of a disease mediated by MDM2 and/or CDK activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignees: Ascentage Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., Ascentage Pharma Group Corp Limited
    Inventors: Dajun Yang, Yifan Zhai, Douglas Dong Fang, Qiuqiong Tang
  • Publication number: 20220233558
    Abstract: Provided are biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of BCL-2/BCL-XL dual or selective inhibitors in treating cancer patients. The biomarkers comprise a complex comprising BCL-2 or BCL-XL. Also provided are methods and compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating levels of the biomarkers and methods of using such levels to predict a cancer patient's response to the BCL-2/BCL-XL dual inhibitors or BCL-XL or BCL-2 inhibitors. Such information can be used in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Jing DENG, Douglas Dong FANG
  • Patent number: 11395815
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound for treating or preventing osteoarthritis. The compound relieves the joint pain, inhibits and attenuates the development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in mouse model. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound for treating or preventing osteoarthritis. The present invention further provides a method for treating or preventing osteoarthritis by administrating to the patient in need thereof with the pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: ASCENTAGE PHARMA (SUZHOU) CO., LTD., ASCENTAGE PHARMA GROUP CORP LIMITED
    Inventors: Dajun Yang, Yifan Zhai, Douglas Dong Fang, Saijie Zhu
  • Publication number: 20220175725
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are combination therapies comprising an effective amount of a modulator of the immune checkpoint molecule; and an effective amount of a MDM2 inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Douglas Dong FANG, Qiuqiong TANG
  • Publication number: 20220142975
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel pharmaceutical combination and a use thereof. The pharmaceutical combination comprises a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof; and a compound of formula (II), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof. The pharmaceutical combination can be used to treat cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Yifan Zhai, DAJUN YANG, DOUGLAS DONG FANG, QIUQIONG TANG
  • Publication number: 20220142979
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an MDM2 inhibitor and one or more anti-cancer agents for preventing and/or treating diseases, such as cancer. Methods for preventing and/or treating diseases, such as cancer, comprising administering to the patient in need thereof with the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Qiuqiong TANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Jing DENG
  • Publication number: 20220143039
    Abstract: Provided herein is a combination product comprising a Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitor and a chemotherapeutic agent, in particular a Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitor of formula (I-A) and homoharringtonine or an active derivative thereof, in free or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate form. Provided herein is also the use of the aforementioned combination for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, in particular of hematological malignancies, and to a method for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, in particular of hematological malignancies, using the aforementioned combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Douglas Dong FANG, Qiuqiong TANG
  • Publication number: 20220031694
    Abstract: Provided herein is a combination product comprising a Bcl-2 inhibitor and an MDM-2 inhibitor, the combination product providing a use in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases (e.g., cancer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Qiuqiong TANG, Douglas Dong FANG
  • Publication number: 20210330642
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to the field of biomedicine, and specifically relates to a method for treating, suppressing, reducing the severity of, lowering the risk of, or inhibiting the metastasis of cancer in an individual, the method comprising administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of an IAP inhibitor, a therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of an immune checkpoint molecule, and optionally a therapeutically effective amount of a tubulin inhibitor. The present disclosure further relates to a pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising an IAP inhibitor, a modulator of an immune checkpoint molecule, and optionally a tubulin inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Douglas Dong FANG, Guangfeng WANG, Qiuqiong TANG, Wentao PAN, Jiao JI
  • Publication number: 20210330669
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the biomedical field, and particularly relates to a method for treating or suppressing a cancer, reducing its severity, lowering its risk or inhibiting its metastasis in an individual. The method comprises administering to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of one or more of a FAK inhibitor, an ALK inhibitor and a ROS1 inhibitor, and a therapeutically effective amount of an EGFR inhibitor. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition or kit comprising one or more of a FAK inhibitor, an ALK inhibitor and a ROS1 inhibitor, and an EGFR inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Dajun YANG, Yifan ZHAI, Douglas Dong FANG, Guangfeng WANG
  • Publication number: 20210311020
    Abstract: Provided are biomarkers for predicting the efficacy of MDM2 inhibitors in treating cancer patients. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating the biomarkers and methods of using the biomarkers to predict a cancer patient's response to the MDM2 inhibitors. Such information can be used in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Yifan ZHAI, Dajun YANG, Douglas Dong FANG, Qiuqiong TANG, Anthony W. TOLCHER