Patents by Inventor Janet Van

Janet Van 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: 20240342168
    Abstract: A combination for use in treating cancer is provided. The combination comprises a therapeutically effective amount of a quinoxaline derivative of Formula I which inhibits nuclear import protein, Kpn?1, and a therapeutically effective amount of at least one platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent. The combination therapy provides an enhanced anti-cancer therapeutic effect compared to the effect of the compound of Formula I and the at least one platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent administered alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Virna Drucille LEANER, Pauline Janet VAN DER WATT, Ru-pin Alicia CHI
  • Publication number: 20240027461
    Abstract: The invention provides a method, device, kit and computer-implemented method for diagnosing (and optionally also treating) cancer. The method for diagnosing cancer comprises the step of testing a blood sample from a subject suspected of having cancer for the presence of Ipo5 (Importin 5) and at least one other biomarker, the at least one other biomarker being selected from Ran (Ras-related nuclear protein) and KpnB1 (Karyopherin beta 1). The blood sample may also be tested for additional biomarkers such as CRM1 (Cross-Reactive-Material-197), Kpna2 (Karyopherin alpha 2), CAS (Cellular apoptosis-susceptibility protein) and Transportin 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: University of Cape Town
    Inventors: Virna Drucille Leaner, Pauline Janet Van Der Watt
  • Publication number: 20230127528
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of treating and improving the symptoms of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis using an antibody that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Lydie Baret-Cormel, Tanya Momtahen, Stefano Fiore, Janet Van Adelsberg
  • Patent number: 11498969
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of treating and improving the symptoms of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis using an antibody that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignees: SANOFI BIOTECHNOLOGY, REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Lydie Baret-Cormel, Tanya Momtahen, Stefano Fiore, Janet Van Adelsberg
  • Publication number: 20200339693
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of treating and improving the symptoms of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis using an antibody that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Lydie Baret-Cormel, Tanya Momtahen, Stefano Fiore, Janet Van Adelsberg
  • Patent number: 10634688
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds as candidates in the development of a drug for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to cell lines and constructs for use in an assay of the invention. The methods and assays identify a compound as useful in the treatment of a tauopathy if said compound modulates Sil1 expression or activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Lars Matthias Ittner, Janet Van Eersel
  • Patent number: 10510220
    Abstract: Embodiments for implementing intelligent alarm sound control by a processor. A targeted entity may be isolated for a generated sound to be delivered, while noise cancellation is simultaneously provided to prevent an alternative entity from being disturbed by the isolated sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: John E. Moore, Jr., Janet Van
  • Publication number: 20190100585
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an anti-IL6 receptor antibody in monotherapy for treating rheumatoid arthritis and for improving the physical function and the quality of life of a subject suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Deborah BAUER, Alexander BODDY, Neil GRAHAM, Yong LIN, Janie PARRINO, Rahul PATEL, Janet VAN ADELSBERG, Hubert VAN HOOGSTRATEN
  • Patent number: 10220033
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include a compound and methods for inhibiting karyopherin beta 1 activity by administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a substituted benzoxazepine. The compound of Formula II, 9-[(1-methylpiperidin-3-yl)methoxy]-4-[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]-7-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-3,5-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazepine or one of its salts, inhibits the import of protein and transcription factors, such as NFAT and P65/NFKB into the nucleus of a cell, and thus has anti-cancer effects enabling the compound to be used for cancer treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignees: University of Cape Town, University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: Virna Drucille Leaner, Pauline Janet Van Der Watt, John Olaf Trent
  • Publication number: 20180221368
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention include a compound and methods for inhibiting karyopherin beta 1 activity by administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a substituted benzoxazepine. The compound of Formula II, 9-[(1-methylpiperidin-3-yl)methoxy]-4-[(6-methylpyridin-2-yl)methyl]-7-(5-methylthiophen-2-yl)-3,5-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzoxazepine or one of its salts, inhibits the import of protein and transcription factors, such as NFAT and P65/NFKB into the nucleus of a cell, and thus has anti-cancer effects enabling the compound to be used for cancer treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Virna Drucille Leaner, Pauline Janet Van Der Watt, John Olaf Trent
  • Patent number: 9931339
    Abstract: Compounds, including quinoxaline derivatives of formula I, for use in the treatment of cancer are described. In general, the compounds inhibit the import of proteins and transcription factors such as Kpn?, AP-1, P65, NFAT into the nucleus of a cell by inhibiting the nuclear import protein, Kpn?1. Cancer cells have elevated levels of Kpn?1 and the inhibition of their nuclear import activity induces cell apoptosis. The administration of an effective amount of any one of the compounds results in cell apoptosis in cancer cells, while non-cancer cells are substantially unaffected by the inhibition of Kpn?1's nuclear import activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignees: University of Cape Town, University of Louisville Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: Virna Drucille Leaner, Pauline Janet Van Der Watt, John Olaf Trent
  • Publication number: 20170216285
    Abstract: Compounds, including quinoxaline derivatives of Formula (I), for use in the treatment of cancer are described. In general, the compounds inhibit the import of proteins and transcription factors such as Kpn?, AP-1, P65, NFAT into the nucleus of a cell by inhibiting the nuclear import protein, Kpn?1. Cancer cells have elevated levels of Kpn?1 and the inhibition of their nuclear import activity induces cell apoptosis. The administration of an effective amount of any one of the compounds results in cell apoptosis in cancer cells, whilst non-cancer cells are substantially unaffected by the inhibition of Kpn?1's nuclear import activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Virna Drucille Leaner, Pauline Janet Van Der Watt, John Olaf Trent
  • Publication number: 20160280782
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of treating and improving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis using an antibody that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Xiaohong Huang, Martine Jasson, Vanessa Marks, Allen Radin, Chungpeng Fan, Hubert Van Hoogstraten, Stefano Fiore, Janet Van Adelsberg, Mark Genovese
  • Publication number: 20160018417
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds as candidates in the development of a drug for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to methods and assays for identifying compounds for the treatment of various diseases including those associated with pathological Tau. The invention also relates to cell lines and constructs for use in an assay of the invention. The methods and assays identify a compound as useful in the treatment of a tauopathy if said compound modulates Sil1 expression or activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
    Inventors: Lars Matthias ITTNER, Janet VAN EERSEL
  • Publication number: 20110143009
    Abstract: Compositions comprising microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose ether, and salt are provided together with methods for making them. Additionally, there are also described edible food products and industrial suspensions formed from these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Domingo C. Tuason, Gregory R. Krawczyk, Michael Cammarata, Janet Van Mol, Edward Selinger
  • Patent number: 7879382
    Abstract: Compositions containing microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose ether, and salt are provided together with methods for making them. Additionally, there are also described edible food products and industrial suspensions formed from these compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Domingo C. Tuason, Gregory R. Krawczyk, Michael Cammarata, Janet Van Mol, Edward Selinger
  • Publication number: 20070128333
    Abstract: Compositions comprising microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose ether, and salt are provided together with methods for making them. Additionally, there are also described edible food products and industrial suspensions formed from these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Domingo Tuason, Gregory Krawczyk, Michael Cammarata, Janet Van Mol, Edward Selinger