Patents by Inventor Jeffrey I. Greenstein

Jeffrey I. Greenstein 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).

  • CHEC-7 a novel sPLA2 inhibitor
    Patent number: 8106019
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a composition including a seven-amino acid peptide that promotes neuronal survival, inhibits inflammation, and is a potent inhibitor of sPL2A, and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Philadelphia Health & Education Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy J. Cunningham, Lihua Yao, Jeffrey I. Greenstein
  • Methods for Monitoring Neuroinflammatory Destruction of Neurons and for Treating Diseases Having an Inflammatory component related to phospholipase A2
    Publication number: 20090181879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods useful to monitor central and peripheral nervous system neuron/axon destruction resulting from an increase in acute phase inflammatory enzymes. The methods have applicability to monitoring the progress of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease, as well as neuroinflammatory damage that results from sports injuries, vigorous physical activity or any form of physical abuse. The invention further relates to methods of treating multiple sclerosis or other diseases with an inflammatory component related to phospholipase A2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Philadelphia Health & Education Corporation d/b/a Drexel University College of Medicine
    Inventors: Timothy J. Cunningham, Lihua Yao, Jeffrey I. Greenstein
  • CHEC-7 a novel sPLA2 inhibitor and methods of use for treating neurological and inflammatory disorders
    Publication number: 20080249027
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a composition including a seven-amino acid peptide that promotes neuronal survival, inhibits inflammation, and is a potent inhibitor of sPL2A, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy J. Cunningham, Lihua Yao, Jeffrey I. Greenstein