Patents by Inventor Erik Joel Verner
Erik Joel Verner 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).
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Patent number: 6613804Abstract: Biphenylsulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, bicyclic or tricyclic carbon or heterocyclic ring biphenylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2001Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Ming Fai Chan, Timothy Kogan, Erik Joel Verner, Adam Kois, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 6545014Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O+ and N, and R1 and R2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R2 is not halide. R3, R4 and R5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R7 is selected from groups that include (CH2)rR18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrmidinyl and phenyl. The methods are effected by contacting endothelin receptors with one or more of the compounds or with compositions containing one or more of the compounds prior to, simultaneously with, or subsequent to contacting the receptors with an endothelin peptide.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventor: Erik Joel Verner
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Patent number: 6541498Abstract: N-(5-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(5-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and methods for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor or increasing the activity of endothelin peptides by contacting the receptor with a sulfonamide are provided. N-isoxzolyl-4-biphenylsulfonamides are particularly preferred. These compounds exhibit activity as endothelin receptor B antagonists. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders, particularly inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: Texas BiotechnologyInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Bore Gowda Raju, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Chengde Wu, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji, Kalyanaraman Ramnarayan
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Publication number: 20020095041Abstract: Biphenylsulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, bicyclic or tricyclic carbon or heterocyclic ring biphenylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Inventors: Ming Fai Chan, Timothy Kogan, Erik Joel Verner, Adam Kois, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 6384261Abstract: Phosphoramidates and phosphinic amides and related compounds are provided. Also provided are methods that use the compounds for modulating the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, compounds having formula: in which A, B, R1 and R2 are as described are provided. Also provided are methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these compounds or prodrugs thereof. Methods for elucidating the physiological and pathophysiological roles of endothelin, as well as isolating endothelin receptors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1998Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Erik Joel Verner
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Patent number: 6376523Abstract: N-(5-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(5-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and methods for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor or increasing the activity of endothelin peptides by contacting the receptor with a sulfonamide are provided. N-isoxzolyl-4-biphenylsulfonamides are particularly preferred. These compounds exhibit activity as endothelin receptor B antagonists. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders, particularly inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Bore Gowda Raju, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Chengde Wu, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Publication number: 20020028829Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventor: Erik Joel Verner
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Patent number: 6342610Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1997Date of Patent: January 29, 2002Assignee: Texas Biotechnology Corp.Inventors: Ming Fai Chan, Chengde Wu, Bore Gowda Raju, Timothy Kogan, Erik Joel Verner, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Adam Kois, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 6331637Abstract: N-alkyl, N-alkenyl, N-alkynyl, N-aryl and N-fused bicyclo or tricyclo thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, (phenyl) and (phenoxy)thienylsulfonamides, (phenyl) and (phenoxy)furylsulfonamides, and (phenyl) and (phenoxy)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods of using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 18, 2001Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Chengde Wu, Bore Gowda Raju, Timothy Kogan, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 6329387Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O+ and N, and R1 and R2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R2 is not halide. R3, R4 and R5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R7 is selected from groups that include (CH2)rR18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrimidinyl and phenyl. The methods are effected by contacting endothelin receptors with one or more of the compounds or with compositions containing one or more of the compounds prior to, simultaneously with, or subsequent to contacting the receptors with an endothelin peptide.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Texas Biotechnology Corporation.Inventor: Erik Joel Verner
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Publication number: 20010036958Abstract: N-(5-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(5-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and methods for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor or increasing the activity of endothelin peptides by contacting the receptor with a sulfonamide are provided. N-isoxzolyl-4-biphenylsulfonamides are particularly preferred. These compounds exhibit activity as endothelin receptor B antagonists. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders, particularly inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2000Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Ming Fai Chan, Bore Gowda Raju, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Chengde Wu, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji, Kalyanaraman Ramnarayan
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Publication number: 20010021714Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)-furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolyisulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prod rugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 1997Publication date: September 13, 2001Inventors: MING FAI CHAN, CHENGDE WU, BORE GOWDA RAJU, TIMOTHY KOGAN, ERIK JOEL VERNER, ROSARIO SILVESTRE CASTILLO, VENKATACHALAPATHI YALAMOORI, ADAM KOIS, VITUKUDI NARAYANAIYENGAR BALAJI
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Publication number: 20010014684Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 1999Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventor: ERIK JOEL VERNER
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Patent number: 6030991Abstract: N-(5-isoxazolyl)benzenesulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl) benzene-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(5-isoxazolyl)-biphenylsulfonamides and N-(3-isoxazolyl)biphenylsulfonamides and methods for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor or increasing the activity of endothelin peptides by contacting the receptor with a sulfonamide are provided. N-isoxzolyl-4-biphenylsulfonamides are particularly preferred. These compounds exhibit activity as endothelin receptor B antagonists. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders, particularly inflammatory diseases, such as asthma, by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Texas Biotechnology Corp.Inventors: Ming Fai Chan, Bore Gowda Raju, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Chengde Wu, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamoori, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 6013655Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin pepuide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: ##STR1## where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O.sup.+ and N, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower allkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R.sup.2 is not halide. R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R.sup.7 is selected from groups that include (CH.sub.2).sub.r R.sup.18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R.sup.18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrimidinyl and phenyl.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1998Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventor: Erik Joel Verner
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Patent number: 5962490Abstract: Thienyl-, furyl- and pyrrolyl-sulfonamides and methods for modulating or altering the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, N-(isoxazolyl)thienylsulfonamides, N-(isoxazolyl)-furylsulfonamides and N-(isoxazolyl)pyrrolylsulfonamides and methods using these sulfonamides for inhibiting the binding of an endothelin peptide to an endothelin receptor by contacting the receptor with the sulfonamide are provided. Methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these sulfonamides or prodrugs thereof that inhibit or increase the activity of endothelin are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1996Date of Patent: October 5, 1999Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Chengde Wu, Bore Gowda Raju, Timothy Kogan, Adam Kois, Erik Joel Verner, Rosario Silvestre Castillo, Venkatachalapathi Yalamorri, Vitukudi Narayanaiyengar Balaji
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Patent number: 5958905Abstract: Phosphoramidates and phosphinic amides and related compounds are provided. Also provided are methods that use the compounds for modulating the activity of the endothelin family of peptides are provided. In particular, compounds having formula: ##STR1## in which A, B, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as described are provided. Also provided are methods for treating endothelin-mediated disorders by administering effective amounts of one or more of these compounds or prodrugs thereof. Methods for elucidating the physiological and pathophysiological roles of endothelin, as well as isolating endothelin receptors are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1996Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventors: Ming Fai Chan, Erik Joel Verner
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Patent number: 5804585Abstract: Methods, compositions, and compounds for modulating the activity of an endothelin peptide are provided. The methods use compositions that contain compounds that include those of the formula: ##STR1## where X is selected from groups that include O, S, and NH; Y is selected from O.sup.+ and N, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each selected independently from among alkyl, lower alkenyl, lower alkynyl, lower haloalkyl, halide, pseudohalide or H, except that R.sup.2 is not halide. R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are selected from among groups that include hydrogen, halide, alkoxy, alkyl, haloalkyl; and R.sup.7 is selected from groups that include (CH.sub.2).sub.r R.sup.18, in which r is 0 to 6 and R.sup.18 is selected from groups that include aryl, particularly pyrmidinyl and phenyl.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Texas Biotechnology CorporationInventor: Erik Joel Verner