Patents by Inventor Hani Z. Asfour

Hani Z. Asfour 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).

  • Icariin nano-pharmaceutical formulation
    Patent number: 11559495
    Abstract: A nano-pharmaceutical formulation, comprising zein nanoparticles, icariin (ICA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof encapsulated within the zein nanoparticles, at least one solubilizer, wherein the at least one solubilizer comprises D-a-Tocopherol polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS), and one or more pharmaceutical penetration enhancers is provided. Methods of enhancing libido by administering a composition as described herein is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hani Z. Asfour, Nabil A. Alhakamy, Raed I. Felimban, Osama A. A. Ahmed, Waleed Y. Rizg, Usama A. Fahmy, Ashraf B. Abdel-Naim