Patents by Inventor Henning Thøgersen
Henning Thøgersen 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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Publication number: 20130252884Abstract: Novel analogues of Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21), derivatives thereof having a modifying moiety covalently attached thereto, and pharmaceutical use of these analogues and derivatives, in particular, for the treatment of diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and/or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Patrick William Garibay, Helle Woeldike, Xujia Zhang, Henning Thoegersen, Peter Kresten Nielsen, Birgitte Andersen, Jishu Wang, Kristian Sass Bak-Jensen, Tina Moeller Tagmose
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Patent number: 8541368Abstract: The present invention relates to novel glucagon peptides, to the use of said glucagon peptides in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of said glucagon peptides to patients in need thereof, and to the use of said glucagon peptides in the manufacture of medicaments. The glucagon peptides of the present invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity, as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jesper F. Lau, Thomas Kruse, Henning Thoegersen, Ulrich Sensfuss, Peter Kresten Nielsen
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Publication number: 20130190232Abstract: Analogues of FGF21 carrying a modifying, substituted ethylene or benzyl group can be used for treatment or prevention of diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and/or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Tina Moeller Tagmose, Patrick William Garibay, Xujia Zhang, Henning Thoegersen, Peter Kresten Nielsen, Birgitte Andersen, Jishu Wang, Kristian Sass Bak-Jensen, Helle Fabricius Woeldike
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Publication number: 20130143798Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which have an improved physical stability in solution and improved solubility at neutral pH, to the use of the compounds in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity, as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Jesper F. Lau, Thomas Kruse, Lars Linderoth, Henning Thoegersen
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Publication number: 20130059781Abstract: The present invention relates to gastrin derivatives comprising gastrin or an analogue or fragment thereof and a derivatisation group and therapeutic use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: Jacob Kofoed, Carsten Engaard Stidsen, Frantisek Hubalek, Flemming S. Nielsen, Henning Thoegersen, Johannes Fels, Rikke Bjerring Andersen, Janos Tibor Kodra
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Publication number: 20130059770Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which is an analogue of pramlintide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and these polypeptides for use as medicaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Lauge Schaeffer, Thomas Kruse, Henning Thoegersen
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Publication number: 20130035285Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which have a protracted profile of action and improved solubility and stability, to the use of the compounds in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity, as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with hyperglycemia, diabetes and obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jesper F. Lau, Thomas Kruse, Lars Linderoth, Henning Thoegersen, Jacob Kofoed, Kirsten Dahl
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Publication number: 20130012427Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which is an analogue of pramlintide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and these polypeptides for use as medicaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: LAUGE SCHAEFFER, THOMAS KRUSE, HENNING THOEGERSEN
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Publication number: 20130012432Abstract: The present invention relates to novel peptide compounds which are effective in modulating one or more melanocortin receptor types, to the use of the compounds in therapy, to methods of treatment comprising administration of the compounds to patients in need thereof, and to the use of the compounds in the manufacture of medicaments. The compounds of the invention are of particular interest in relation to the treatment of obesity as well as a variety of diseases or conditions associated with obesity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Kilian Waldemar Conde-Frieboes, Jane Spetzler, Ulrich Sensfuss, Birgitte Schjellerup Wulff, Henning Thoegersen, Jens Christian Norrild
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Publication number: 20130005646Abstract: The invention relates to polypeptides comprising an amino acid sequence which is an analogue of pramlintide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polypeptides, and these polypeptides for use as medicaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Lauge Schaeffer, Thomas Kruse, Henning Thoegersen
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Publication number: 20120035099Abstract: Derivatives of Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 which have improved properties for treating diabetes can be prepared by a recombinant process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: WILLIAM PATRICK GARIBAY, HELLE WÖLDIKE, XUJIA ZHANG, HENNING THØGERSEN, PETER KRESTEN NIELSEN, BIRGITTE ANDERSEN, JISHU WANG, KRISTIAN SASS BAK-JENSEN, TINA MØLLER TAGMOSE
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Publication number: 20110105394Abstract: The present invention relates to novel amylin derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing such derivatives and to methods of treating diabetes and hyperglycaemia using the amylin derivatives of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: NOVO NORDISK A/SInventors: LAUGE SCHÄFFER, THOMAS KRUSE, JESPER LAU, HENNING THØGERSEN
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Publication number: 20110082079Abstract: The invention relates to protracted Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) derivatives and therapeutic uses thereof. The GLP-1 derivative of the invention comprises a modified GLP-1(7-37) sequence having a total of 2-12 amino acid modifications, including Glu22 and Arg26, and being derivatised with an albumin binding residue or pegylated in position 18, 20, 23, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, or 39. These compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of diabetes type 2 and related diseases. The compounds are potent, stable, have long half-lives, a high affinity of binding to albumin, and/or a high affinity of binding to the extracellular domain of the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), all of which is of potential relevance for the overall aim of achieving long-acting, stable and active GLP-1 derivatives with a potential for once weekly administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jane Spetzler, Lauge Schäffer, Jesper Lau, Thomas Kruse, Patrick William Garibay, Steffen Runge, Henning Thøgersen, Ingrid Petersson
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Publication number: 20100292133Abstract: The invention relates to truncated GLP-1 analogues, in particular a GLP-1 analogue which is a modified GLP-1(7-35) (SEQ ID No 1) having: i) a total of 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, or 9 amino acid substitutions as compared to GLP-1(7-35), including a) a Glu residue at a position equivalent to position 22 of GLP-1(7-35), and b) an Arg residue at a position equivalent to position 26 of GLP-1(7-35); as well as derivatives thereof, and therapeutic uses and compositions. These analogues and derivatives are highly potent, have a good binding affinity to the GLP-1 receptor, also to the extracellular domain of the GLP-1 receptor, which is of potential relevance achieving long-acting, stable GLP-1 compounds with a potential for once weekly administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jane Spetzler, Lauge Schäffer, Jesper Lau, János Tibor Kodra, Kjeld Madsen, Patrick William Garibay, Jacob Kofoed, Steffen Reedtz-Runge, Henning Thøgersen, Igrid Pettersson
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Publication number: 20100261637Abstract: The invention relates to protracted peptide derivatives such as Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), exendin-4, and analogues thereof, as well as therapeutic uses thereof. The peptide derivative of the invention comprises a peptide wherein at least one amino acid residue is derivatized with A-B-C-, or A-B-C-D-. These compounds are useful in the treatment or prevention of diabetes type 2 and related diseases. The compounds are potent, have a low ratio of binding affinity to the GLP-1 receptor in the presence of high/low albumin concentrations, have long half-lives, and have a high affinity of binding to albumin, all of which is of potential relevance for the overall aim of achieving long-acting, stable and active GLP-1 derivatives with a potential for once weekly administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: Novo nordisk A/SInventors: Jane Spetzler, Lauge Schäffer, Jesper Lau, Thomas Kruse, Patrick William Garibay, Søren Østergaard, Steffen Reedtz-Runge, Henning Thøgersen
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Publication number: 20100216715Abstract: The present invention relates to Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF21), more in particular to derivatives of FGF21 compounds having an albumin binder of the formula A-B-C-D-E- covalently attached. The invention also relates to novel FGF21 analogues, as well as to the pharmaceutical use of these FGF21 derivatives and analogues, in particular for the treatment of diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, and/or Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The derivatives of the invention are protracted, e.g. capable of maintaining a low blood glucose level for a longer period of time, capable of increasing the in vivo half-life of FGF21, and/or result in a lower clearance of FGF21. The derivatives of the invention are preferably furthermore of an improved oxidative stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Tina Møller Tagmose, Patrick William Garibay, Bírgítte Andersen, Jishu Wang, Kílían Waldemar Conde-Frieboes, Kristían Sass Bak-Jensen, Henning Thøgersen, Helle Wöldike, Peter Kresten Nielsen, Rita Slaaby, Xujia Zhang, Birgit Wieczorek
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Patent number: 6875760Abstract: A novel class of compounds, which act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor the compounds may be suitable for the treatment and/or prevention of any glucagon-mediated conditions and diseases such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Jesper Lau, Peter Madsen, Christian Sams, Carsten Behrens, Inge Thøger Christensen, Behrend Frederik Lundt, Ulla Grove Sidelmann, Henning Thøgersen, Anthony L. Ling, Michael Bruno Plewe, Larry Kenneth Truesdale, Anker Steen Jøgensen, Janos Tibor Kodra, Shenghua Shi
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Patent number: 6503949Abstract: Disclosed is a novel class of compounds of formula (I) wherein V, A, Y, Z, R1, E, X and D are as defined in the specification. These compounds act to antagonize the action of the glucagon hormone on the glucagon receptor. Owing to their antagonizing effect of the glucagon receptor, the compounds are suitable for treating or preventing glucagon-mediated conditions and diseases such as hyperglycemia, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and obesity.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2000Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Noro Nordisk A/SInventors: Jesper Lau, Peter Madsen, Christian Sams, Carsten Behrens, Josef Vagner, Inge Thøger Christensen, Behrend Frederik Lundt, Ulla Grove Sidelmann, Henning Thøgersen, Anthony L. Ling, Michael Bruno Plewe, Larry Kenneth Truesdale, Shenghua Shi
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Patent number: 6274584Abstract: Novel peptide derivatives, compositions containing them, and their use for treating medical disorders resulting from a deficiency in growth hormone are disclosed. The peptides have the formula (1): wherein a, b, A, R1, L1, D, R3, R4, R2, L2, E and G are as defined in the specification. These peptides exhibit improved resistance to proteolytic degradation, and hence, improved bioavailability.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Bernd Peschke, Michael Ankersen, Thomas Kruse Hansen, Henning Thøgersen