Patents by Inventor Federico Gaeta

Federico Gaeta 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: 20210071232
    Abstract: Disclosed is nucleic acid preserving compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same. Compositions include a carrier, a chaotropic agent, a buffering agent, a chelating agent, a surfactant, an alcohol, and a reducing agent. Compositions as aqueous solutions can include water as a carrier. Preferred embodiments include RNAse-free water, lithium chloride, sodium citrate, EDTA, CTAB or SLS, SDA 3C, and TCEP, with HCl optionally added to adjust pH. Some embodiments include a colored dye as a visual indicator. Methods of manufacturing include combining the components into a mixture, such as an aqueous solution. Methods of use include providing a biological sample that includes nucleic acid, preferably RNA, and contacting the biological sample with the composition. Kits include a biological sample collection apparatus and the composition. The composition is optionally disposed in a portion of the collection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventor: Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20180344717
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tolperisone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, with 10 ppm 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone (4-MMPPO) or less, methods of producing the same, as well as compositions related thereto. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Federico GAETA, Klaus GERDES, Stefan WELZIG, Beate KAELZ, Jan ROTHENBURGER, Jozsef GUNGL
  • Publication number: 20170239228
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tolperisone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, with 10 ppm 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone (4-MMPPO) or less, methods of producing the same, as well as compositions related thereto. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Federico GAETA, Klaus GERDES, Stefan WELZIG, Beate KAELZ, Jan ROTHENBURGER, Jozsef GUNGL
  • Patent number: 9675598
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tolperisone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, with 10 ppm 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone (4-MMPPO) or less, methods of producing the same, as well as compositions related thereto. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Sanochemia Pharmazeutika AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Katz, Jan Rothenburger, Jozsef Gungl
  • Patent number: 9662317
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of administering tolperisone to subjects in need thereof. In certain aspects, the present disclosure relates to methods of administering tolperisone to subjects in need thereof, said methods limiting the exposure of the subject to 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Katz, Jan Rothenburger, Jozsef Gungl
  • Publication number: 20160367540
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tolperisone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof, with 10 ppm 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone (4-MMPPO) or less, methods of producing the same, as well as compositions related thereto. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Katz, Jan Rothenburger, Jozsef Gungl
  • Publication number: 20160220549
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of administering tolperisone to subjects in need thereof. In certain aspects, the present disclosure relates to methods of administering tolperisone to subjects in need thereof, said methods limiting the exposure of the subject to 4-MMPPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Katz, Jan Rothenburger, Jozsef Gungl
  • Patent number: 9315480
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for providing tolperisone having extremely low levels of 4-MMPPO (2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone), as well as related compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO, among other features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Kalz, Jan Rothenburger, József Gungl
  • Patent number: 8372979
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing highly pure 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) (formula I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrochlorides, and hydrates thereof. The method allows the content of the undesired byproduct 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl) propenone (4-MMPPO) to be kept significantly lower than in previously known methods. The invention further relates to active substance formulations which contain tolperisone and are suitable, among other things, for producing combination preparations used for treating patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to topical formulations, controlled release (CR) formulations, and transdermal therapeutic systems, such as active substance patches, which contain less than 50 ppm, preferably less than 10 ppm, more preferably less than 7 ppm, and most preferably less than 3 ppm or 0 ppm (i.e.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: SANOCHEMIA Pharmazeutika AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kälz, József Gungl, Klaus Gerdes, Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20100324090
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for providing tolperisone having extremely low levels of 4-MMPPO (2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone), as well as related compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO, among other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Klaus Gerdes, Stefan Welzig, Beate Kätz, Jan Rothenburger, József Gungl
  • Publication number: 20100150995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing highly pure 2,4?-dimethyl-3-piperidino-propiophenone (tolperisone) (formula I) and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrochlorides, and hydrates thereof. The method allows the content of the undesired byproduct 2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl) propenone (4-MMPPO) to be kept significantly lower than in previously known methods. The invention further relates to active substance formulations which contain tolperisone and are suitable, among other things, for producing combination preparations used for treating patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The invention also relates to topical formulations, controlled release (CR) formulations, and transdermal therapeutic systems, such as active substance patches, which contain less than 50 ppm, preferably less than 10 ppm, more preferably less than 7 ppm, and most preferably less than 3 ppm or 0 ppm (i.e.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: SANOCHEMIA PHARMAZEUTIKA AG
    Inventors: Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kalz, Jozsef Gungl, Klaus Gerdes, Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20090253743
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for providing tolperisone having extremely low levels of 4-MMPPO (2-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-propenone), as well as related compositions. The invention further relates to methods of treating a subject with tolperisone under conditions that limit exposure of the subject to tolerable levels of 4-MMPPO, among other features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicants: Avigen, Inc., Sanochemia Pharmazeutika, AG
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Stefan Welzig, Jan Rothenburger, Beate Kalz, Jozsef Gungl, Klaus Gerdes
  • Publication number: 20080070912
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted pyrazolo[1,5-?]pyridines and related methods for their synthesis and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: Avigen, Inc.
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Matthew Gross, Kirk Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070281924
    Abstract: Methods of using MIF inhibitors such as those characterized by structure I are disclosed. The MIF inhibitors can be used for treating conditions such as neuropathic pain and its associated symptoms, as well as for treating drug and behavioral addictions, such as opiate dependence. Additionally, MIF inhibitor compounds can be used for treating withdrawal syndromes after discontinuance of addictive drug use or behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventor: Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20070281966
    Abstract: Methods of antagonizing MIF activity using ibudilast are described. Also described are methods of screening for MIF antagonists. These agents can be used for treating addictions, including drug and behavioral addictions, as well as for treating neuropathic pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Kirk Johnson, Sharmila Vijay, Matthew Gross, Federico Gaeta
  • Publication number: 20070232613
    Abstract: Inhibitors of MIF are provided which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of pathological conditions associated with MIF activity. The inhibitors of MIF have the following structures: including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and Z are as defined herein. Compositions containing an inhibitor of MIF in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as well as methods for use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Andrew Baird, Jerry Anchin, Wenbin Ying, Robert Florkiewicz, Jagadish Sircar, Sunil K.C.
  • Publication number: 20070197547
    Abstract: Inhibitors of MIF are provided which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of pathological conditions associated with MIF activity. The inhibitors of MIF have the following structures: including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and Z are as defined herein. Compositions containing an inhibitor of MIF in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as well as methods for use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Avanir Pharmaceuticals
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Andrew Baird, Jerry Anchin, Wenbin Ying, Robert Florkiewicz, Jagadish Sircar, Sunil K.C.
  • Publication number: 20070191365
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of 3,4,6-substituted pyridazines such as those characterized by structure I for treating conditions such as neuropathic pain among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Lance Sultzbaugh, Kirk Johnson, Federico Gaeta
  • Patent number: 7202351
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of inhibiting or inducing activation of T cells in a patient. The methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective dose of pharmaceutical compositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and peptides of between about 4 and about 20 residues, that bind antigen binding sites on MHC molecules encoded by substantially all alleles of a DR locus. These peptides are referred to as pan DR binding peptides. The pan DR binding peptides can be used to inhibit immune responses associated with immunopathologies, such as autoimmunity, allograft rejection and allergic responses. The peptides can also be used in combination with CTL peptides to enhance a CTL response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Pharmexa Inc.
    Inventors: Alessandro Sette, Federico Gaeta, Howard M. Grey, John Sidney, Jeffery L. Alexander
  • Publication number: 20070021440
    Abstract: Inhibitors of MIF are provided which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of pathological conditions associated with MIF activity. The inhibitors of MIF have the following structures: including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y and Z are as defined herein. Compositions containing an inhibitor of MIF in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as well as methods for use of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Federico Gaeta, Andrew Baird, Jerry Anchin, Wenbin Ying, Robert Florkiewicz, Jagadish Sircar, Sunil K.C.