Patents by Inventor Gregory S. Shelness

Gregory S. Shelness 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).

  • Truncated apolipoprotein B-containing lipoprotein particles for delivery of compounds to tissues or cells
    Publication number: 20030008014
    Abstract: A lipoprotein compound delivery particle comprises: (a) a lipophilic or amphipathic compound to be delivered (e.g. paclitaxel); (b) at least one polar lipid (this ingredient being optional when the lipophilic or amphipathic compound serves itself as a polar lipid); (c) optionally, at least one neutral lipid; and (d) a truncated apolipoprotein B (apoB) protein having a deleted LDL receptor binding region. Conjugates useful for making such particles, pharmaceutical formulations containing such particles, and methods of using such particles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Gregory S. Shelness