Patents by Inventor Elaina Mann

Elaina Mann 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).

  • Patent number: 7217737
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers characterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignees: Yissum Research and Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Sugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Alexander Levitzki, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Peng Cho Tang, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai
  • Patent number: 6884418
    Abstract: This invention is directed toward novel synergistic combinations of ligand-mimicking agents specific to the c-erbB-2 protein and anti-neoplastic drugs or agents, which can be used to treat a mammalian host, usually a human, suspected of having cancer or tumor cells by administering the combination in a therapeutically- or synergistically-effective amount. The drug combinations cytotoxic to tumor cells comprise an anti-neoplastic agent and a molecule, that is not conjugated to the anti-neoplastic agent, that binds the tumor cells and induces an increase in the phosphorylation of c-erbB-2 protein when placed in contact with the tumor cells. Alternatively, the drug combination cytotoxic to tumor cells may comprise an anti-neoplastic agent and a molecule, that is not conjugated to the anti-neoplastic agent, that binds the tumor cells and causes down modulation or internalization of c-erbB-2 protein. The anti-neoplastic drug is preferably an alkylating agent, most preferably cisplatin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura K. Shawver, John W. Brandis, Elaina Mann, Miriam E.C. Hancock, Ronald P. Mischak, John J. Monahan
  • Publication number: 20040242684
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers charcterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicants: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, SUGEN, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Alexander Levitzki, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 6596878
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers characterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignees: Yissum Research & Development Company of the Hebrew University, Sugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Alexander Levitzki, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai, Peng Cho Tang
  • Publication number: 20020068687
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers charcterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Alexander Levitzki, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 6331555
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds which can inhibit platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) activity, preferably such compounds also inhibit the activity other members of the PDGF-R super family and are selective for members of the PDGF-R super family. The PDGF-R super family includes PDGF-R and PDGF-R related kinases Flt, and KDR. The featured compounds are active on cell cultures to reduce the activity of the PDGF-R and preferably one or more PDGF-R related kinases. An example of a featured compound, A10 (see FIG. 1a), and its ability to inhibit growth of tumor cells in vivo is described below. Using the present application as guide other compounds able to inhibit PDGF-R and preferably Flt and/or KDR can be obtained. Such compounds are preferably used to treat patients suffering from cell proliferative disorders characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignees: University of California, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Biosignal LTD, Sugen, Inc., Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften E.V.
    Inventors: Klaus P. Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawyer, Axel Ullrich, Istvan Szekely, Tamas Bajor, Janis Haimichael, Laszlo Orfi, Alex Levitzki, Aviv Gazit, Peng Cho Tang, Reiner Lammers
  • Patent number: 6123939
    Abstract: This invention is directed toward novel synergistic combinations of ligand-mimicking agents specific to the c-erbB-2 protein and anti-neoplastic drugs or agents, which can be used to treat a mammalian host, usually a human, suspected of having cancer or tumor cells by administering the combination in a therapeutically- or synergistically-effective amount. The drug combinations cytotoxic to tumor cells comprise an anti-neoplastic agent and a molecule, that is not conjugated to the anti-neoplastic agent, that binds the tumor cells and induces an increase in the phosphorylation of c-erbB-2 protein when placed in contact with the tumor cells. Alternatively, the drug combination cytotoxic to tumor cells may comprise an anti-neoplastic agent and a molecule, that is not conjugated to the anti-neoplastic agent, that binds the tumor cells and causes down modulation or internalization of c-erbB-2 protein. The anti-neoplastic drug is preferably an alkylating agent, most preferably cisplatin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura K. Shawver, John W. Brandis, Elaina Mann, Miriam E. C. Hancock, Ronald P. Mischak, John J. Monahan
  • Patent number: 5990141
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds which can inhibit platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) activity, preferably such compounds also inhibit the activity other members of the PDGF-R super family and are selective for members of the PDGF-R super family. The PDGF-R super family includes PDGF-R and PDGF-R related kinases Flt, and KDR. The featured compounds are active on cell cultures to reduce the activity of the PDGF-R and preferably one or more PDGF-R related kinases. An example of a featured compound, A10 (see FIG. 1a), and its ability to inhibit growth of tumor cells in vivo is described below. Using the present application as guide other compounds able to inhibit PDGF-R and preferably Flt and/or KDR can be obtained. Such compounds are preferably used to treat patients suffering from cell proliferative disorders characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Sugen Inc.
    Inventors: Klaus Peter Hirth, Donna Pruess Schwartz, Elaina Mann, Laura Kay Shawver, Gyorgi Keri, Istvan Szekely, Tamas Bajor, Janis Haimichael, Laszlo Orfi, Alex Levitzki, Aviv Gazit, Axel Ullrich, Reiner Lammers, Fairooz F. Kabbinavar, Dennis Slamon, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 5958959
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds which can inhibit platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) activity, preferably such compounds also inhibit the activity other members of the PDFG-R superfamily and are selective for members of the PDGF-R superfamily. The PDGF-R superfamily includes PDGF-R and PDGF-R related kinases Flt, and KDR. The featured compounds are active on cell cultures to reduce the activity of the PDGF-R and preferably one or more PDGF-R related kinases. An example of a featured compound, A10 (see FIG. 1a), and its ability to inhibit growth of tumor cells in vivo is described below. Using the present application as guide other compounds able to inhibit PDGF-R and preferably Flt and/or KDR can be obtained. Such compounds are preferably used to treat patients suffering from cell proliferative disorders characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignees: Sugen, Inc., Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Zur Forderung Der Wissenschaften E.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Peter Hirth, Donna Pruess Schwartz, Elaina Mann, Laura Kay Shawver, Axel Ullrich, Reiner Lammers
  • Patent number: 5789427
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers characterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Assignees: Sugen, Inc., Yissum Research & Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 5773476
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds and their use to inhibit the activity of a receptor tyrosine kinase. The invention is preferably used to treat cell proliferative disorders such as cancers charcterized by over-activity or inappropriate activity HER2 or EGFR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignees: Sugen, Inc., Yissum Research and Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Hui Chen, Aviv Gazit, Alexander Levitzki, Klaus Peter Hirth, Elaina Mann, Laura K. Shawver, Jianming Tsai, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 5700822
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds which can inhibit platelet derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) activity, preferably such compounds also inhibit the activity other members of the PDGF-R super family and are selective for members of the PDGF-R super family. The PDGF-R super family includes PDGF-R and PDGF-R related kinases Flt, and KDR. The featured compounds are active on cell cultures to reduce the activity of the PDGF-R and preferably one or more PDGF-R related kinases. An example of a featured compound, A10 (see FIG. 1a), and its ability to inhibit growth of tumor cells in vivo is described below. Using the present application as guide other compounds able to inhibit PDGF-R and preferably Flt and/or KDR can be obtained. Such compounds are preferably used to treat patients suffering from cell proliferative disorders characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Klaus Peter Hirth, Donna Pruess Schwartz, Elaina Mann, Laura Kay Shawver, Gyorgi Keri, Istvan Szekely, Tamas Bajor, Janis Haimichael, Laszlo Orfi, Alex Levitzki, Aviv Gazit, Axel Ullrich, Reiner Lammers, Fairooz F. Kabbinavar, Dennis Slamon, Peng Cho Tang
  • Patent number: 5700823
    Abstract: Method for treating a patient inflicted with a cell proliferation disorder, such as a cancer, characterized by inappropriate PDGF-R activity. The method involves the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition described in application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 23, 1997
    Assignees: Sugen, Inc., Biosignal L.T.D., Yissum Research Development Company, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Forderung der Wissenschaften E.V.
    Inventors: Klaus Peter Hirth, Donna Pruess Schwartz, Elaina Mann, Laura Kay Shawver, Gyorgy Keri, Istvan Szekely, Tamas Bajor, Janis Haimichael, Laszlo Orfi, Alex Levitzki, Aviv Gazit, Axel Ullrich, Reiner Lammers
  • Patent number: 5591831
    Abstract: A procedure for the preparation of the solubilized and purified gastrin releasing peptide receptor, in an active form, from a gastrin releasing peptide receptor source such as Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Assignee: Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I. Feldman, James M. Wu, Elaina Mann, Anne Larocca, James C. Jenson
  • Patent number: 5215963
    Abstract: A procedure for the preparation of the solubilized and purified gastrin releasing peptide receptor, in an active form, from a gastrin releasing peptide receptor source such as Swiss 3T3 fibroblasts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1993
    Assignee: Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard I. Feldman, James M. Wu, Elaina Mann, Anne Larocca, James C. Jenson