Patents by Inventor Harshani Lawrence

Harshani Lawrence 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: 20240140952
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides inhibitors of Janus Kinase 2 (JAK2) which may be used in the treatment of medical disorders such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas LAWRENCE, Harshani LAWRENCE, Ernst SCHÖNBRUNN, Gary REUTHER
  • Patent number: 11730726
    Abstract: Disclosed are small molecules against cereblon to enhance effector T cell function. Methods of making these molecules and methods of using them to treat various disease states are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Pearlie Burnette, Nicholas J. Lawrence, Harshani Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20230226035
    Abstract: Disclosed are small molecules against cereblon to enhance effector T cell function. Methodos of making thes molecules and methods of using them to treat various disease states are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Pearlie Burnette, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas J. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20230150948
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for reducing the risk of developing, preventing, or treating graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject. The compounds can concurrently block Aurora kinase A and JAK2 signal transduction which synergistically suppresses alloreactive human T-cells in vitro, prevents xenogeneic graft-versus-host disease without impairing anti-tumor responses, and promotes the development and suppressive potency of CD39+ inducible Treg. In certain aspects, disclosed are compounds of Formula I-V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Betts, Said M. Sebti, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence, Claudio Anasetti, Joseph Pidala
  • Publication number: 20220362229
    Abstract: Disclosed are small molecules against cereblon to enhance effector T cell function. Methods of making these molecules and methods of using them to treat various disease states are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Pearlie BURNETTE, Nicholas J. LAWRENCE, Harshani LAWRENCE
  • Publication number: 20220281828
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for reducing the risk of developing, preventing, or treating graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject. The compounds can concurrently block Aurora kinase A and JAK2 signal transduction which synergistically suppresses alloreactive human T-cells in vitro, prevents xenogeneic graft-versus-host disease without impairing anti-tumor responses, and promotes the development and suppressive potency of CD39+ inducible Treg. In certain aspects, disclosed are compounds of Formula I-V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Betts, Said M. Sebti, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence, Claudio Anasetti, Joseph Pidala
  • Patent number: 11395820
    Abstract: Disclosed are small molecules against cereblon to enhance effector T cell function. Methods of making these molecules and methods of using them to treat various disease states are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Pearlie Burnette, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas J. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 11203576
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for reducing the risk of developing, preventing, or treating graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject. The compounds can concurrently block Aurora kinase A and JAK2 signal transduction which synergistically suppresses alloreactive human T-cells in vitro, prevents xenogeneic graft-versus-host disease without impairing anti-tumor responses, and promotes the development and suppressive potency of CD39+ inducible Treg. In certain aspects, disclosed are compounds of Formula I-V.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Betts, Said M. Sebti, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence, Claudio Anasetti, Joseph Pidala
  • Publication number: 20210177825
    Abstract: Disclosed are small molecules against cereblon to enhance effector T cell function. Methods of making these molecules and methods of using them to treat various disease states are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Pearlie Burnette, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas J. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20190127335
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for reducing the risk of developing, preventing, or treating graft versus host disease (GVHD) in a subject. The compounds can concurrently block Aurora kinase A and JAK2 signal transduction which synergistically suppresses alloreactive human T-cells in vitro, prevents xenogeneic graft-versus-host disease without impairing anti-tumor responses, and promotes the development and suppressive potency of CD39+ inducible Treg. In certain aspects, disclosed are compounds of Formula I-V.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Betts, Said Sebti, Harshani Lawrence, Nicholas Lawrence, Claudio Anasetti, Joseph Pidala
  • Patent number: 8673910
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns compounds having activity as inhibitors of proteasomes and methods of using the subject compounds. In one embodiment, a compound of the invention has the chemical structure shown in formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof. In another embodiment, a compound of the invention has the chemical structure shown in formula II: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or hydrate thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignees: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida
    Inventors: Harshani Lawrence, Yiyu Ge, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida
  • Patent number: 8466157
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of HLM-008182, as well as its analogues formed via in-house synthesis, as a potent proteasome inhibitors. A new method was developed for HLM-008182 through a four-step protocol and the method was further optimized to a two step protocol. The synthesis in both protocols was regioselective with TiCl4. The reaction was highly efficient with microwave assisted heating and THF as solvent. The modification around the molecule HLM-008182 established primary SAR, indicating that the proteasome inhibition activity was a function of the 2-side chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignees: University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Harshani Lawrence, Yiyu Ge, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida
  • Publication number: 20120142917
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use of HLM-008182, as well as its analogues formed via in-house synthesis, as a potent proteasome inhibitors. A new method was developed for HLM-008182 through a four-step protocol and the method was further optimized to a two step protocol. The synthesis in both protocols was regioselective with TiCl4. The reaction was highly efficient with microwave assisted heating and THF as solvent. The modification around the molecule HLM-008182 established primary SAR, indicating that the proteasome inhibition activity was a function of the 2-side chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicants: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Inc., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
    Inventors: Harshani Lawrence, Yiyu Ge, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida
  • Publication number: 20110201576
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions as inhibitors of Stat3 signaling, Stat3 dimerization, Stat3-DNA binding, Stat5-DNA binding, and/or aberrant cell growth in vitro or in vivo, e.g., as anti-cancer agents for treatment of cancer, such as breast cancer. The compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, NSC 74859 (S3I-201), NSC 42067, NSC 59263, NSC 75912, NSC 11421, NSC 91529, NSC 263435, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and analogs of the foregoing. Other non-malignant diseases characterized by proliferation of cells that may be treated using the compounds of the invention, but are not limited to, cirrhosis of the liver; graft rejection; restenosis; and disorders characterized by a proliferation of T cells such as autoimmune diseases, e.g., type 1 diabetes, lupus and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicants: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida
    Inventors: James Turkson, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida, Man Lun Yip, Nicholas J. Lawrence, Harshani Lawrence, Benjamin Greedy
  • Publication number: 20110201609
    Abstract: The subject invention concerns compounds having activity as inhibitors of proteasomes and methods of using the subject compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicants: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida
    Inventors: Harshani Lawrence, Yiyu Ge, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida
  • Patent number: 7960434
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions as inhibitors of Stat3 signaling, Stat3 dimerization, Stat3-DNA binding, Stat5-DNA binding, and/or aberrant cell growth in vitro or in vivo, e.g., as anti-cancer agents for treatment of cancer, such as breast cancer. The compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, NSC 74859 (S3I-201), NSC 42067, NSC 59263, NSC 75912, NSC 11421, NSC 91529, NSC 263435, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and analogs of the foregoing. Other non-malignant diseases characterized by proliferation of cells that may be treated using the compounds of the invention, but are not limited to, cirrhosis of the liver; graft rejection; restenosis; and disorders characterized by a proliferation of T cells such as autoimmune diseases, e.g., type 1 diabetes, lupus and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignees: University of South Florida, University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc., H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
    Inventors: James Turkson, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida, Man Lun Yip, Nicholas J. Lawrence, Harshani Lawrence, Benjamin Greedy
  • Publication number: 20090069420
    Abstract: The present invention concerns compounds, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using these compounds and compositions as inhibitors of Stat3 signaling, Stat3 dimerization, Stat3-DNA binding, Stat5-DNA binding, and/or aberrant cell growth in vitro or in vivo, e.g., as anti-cancer agents for treatment of cancer, such as breast cancer. The compounds of the invention include, but are not limited to, NSC 74859 (S3I-201), NSC 42067, NSC 59263, NSC 75912, NSC 11421, NSC 91529, NSC 263435, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and analogs of the foregoing. Other non-malignant diseases characterized by proliferation of cells that may be treated using the compounds of the invention, but are not limited to, cirrhosis of the liver; graft rejection; restenosis; and disorders characterized by a proliferation of T cells such as autoimmune diseases, e.g., type 1 diabetes, lupus and multiple sclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicants: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida
    Inventors: James Turkson, Said M. Sebti, Wayne Guida, Man Lun Yip, Nicholas J. Lawrence, Harshani Lawrence, Benjamin Greedy
  • Publication number: 20060074060
    Abstract: There is provided a compound of Formula (I) wherein (I) R2 is selected from (i) an alkyloxyalkyl group (ii) a nitrile group, and wherein R2 is capable of forming a hydrogen bond (iii) alkylaryl group, wherein the aryl group is substituted by other than a C1-10 group (iv) alkenylaryl group wherein the aryl group is substituted (v) alkylheteroaryl group, wherein when heteroaryl group comprises only C and N in the ring, the aryl group is substituted by other than a methyl group (vi) alkenylheteroaryl group, (vii) ?N—O-alkyl or ?N—O—H group (viii) branched alkenyl (ix) alkyl-alcohol group (x) amide or alkylamide wherein (a) the alkyl of the alkylamide is —CH2— or —Ch2Ch2—, (b) the amide is di-substituted and/or (c) the amide is substituted with at least one of alkyl heterocycle group, alkenyl heterocycle group, alkylheteroaryl group, alkenylheteroaryl group, heteroaryl group, alkylamine group, alkyloxyalkyl group, alkylaryl group, straight or branched alkyl group, (xi) —CHO so that R1 together with R3 provide the
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Nigel Vicker, Harshani Lawrence, Gillian Allan, Christian Bubert, Delphine Sophie Fischer, Alan Purohit, Michael Reed, Barry Victor Potter