Patents by Inventor Jill Milne

Jill Milne 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).

  • Patent number: 7345178
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi B. Vu, Pui Yee Ng, Jeremy S. Disch
  • Publication number: 20070248590
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for using Cdc2-like kinase (Clk) modulators for treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, ocular disorders, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a Clk modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jill Milne, Karl Normington, Pere Puigserver, Joseph Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20070149466
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating or preventing metabolic disorders, such as obesity and diabetes. Methods may comprise modulating the activity or level of a sirtuin, such as SIRT1 or Sir2. Exemplary methods comprise contacting a cell with a sirtuin activating compound, such as a flavone, stilbene, flavanone, isoflavone, catechin, chalcone, tannin or anthocyanidin, or an inhibitory compound, such as nicotinamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Jill Milne, Johan Auwerx, Carmen Argmann, Marie Lagouge, Michelle Dipp
  • Publication number: 20070043050
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037827
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037809
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20070037865
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
  • Publication number: 20070037810
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Sirtis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
  • Publication number: 20060276393
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating or preventing neurodegenerative disorders or blood coagulation disorders. Methods may comprise modulating the activity or level of a sirtuin, such as SIRT1 or Sir2. Exemplary methods comprise contacting a cell with a sirtuin activating compound, such as a flavone, stilbene, flavanone, isoflavone, catechin, chalcone, tannin or anthocyanidin; or an inhibitory compound, such as nicotinamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Jill Milne, Christoph Westphal, Karl Normington, Jennifer Fujii, Michelle Dipp, Peter Elliott
  • Publication number: 20060229265
    Abstract: Provided herein are sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Jill Milne, Karl Normington, Joseph Nunes, Thomas Salzmann, David Sinclair, Christoph Westphal