Patents by Inventor Johan Auwerx

Johan Auwerx 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: 11020373
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions useful for increasing autophagy and promoting longevity. The methods, compounds, and compositions relate to urolithins and urolithin precursors and use thereof. Certain urolithins are represented by Formula I, while certain urolithin precursors are represented by Formula IV. The urolithin may be urolithin A, urolithin B, urolithin C, or urolithin D. The urolithin precursor may be ellagic acid or an ellagitannin. The methods include in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro uses of the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Laurent Mouchiroud, Dongryeol Ryu, Penelope Andreux, Johan Auwerx
  • Publication number: 20210137959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents that induce mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) in muscle stem cells and prevents or reverse process of muscle stem cell senescence. Further, the invention relates to methods and compositions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of muscle stem senescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: HONGBO ZHANG, KEIR MENZIES, JOHAN AUWERX, DONGRYEOL RYU
  • Publication number: 20210059982
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Patent number: 10905704
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents that induce mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPR mt) in muscle stem cells and prevents or reverse process of muscle stem cell senescence. Further, the invention relates to methods and compositions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of muscle stem senescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE (EPFL)
    Inventors: Hongbo Zhang, Keir Menzies, Johan Auwerx, Dongryeol Ryu
  • Publication number: 20200397748
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions useful for increasing autophagy and promoting longevity. The methods, compounds, and compositions relate to urolithins and urolithin precursors and use thereof. Certain urolithins are represented by Formula I, while certain urolithin precursors are represented by Formula IV. The urolithin may be urolithin A, urolithin B, urolithin C, or urolithin D. The urolithin precursor may be ellagic acid or an ellagitannin. The methods include in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro uses of the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Laurent Mouchiroud, Dongryeol Ryu, Penelope Andreux, Johan Auwerx
  • Patent number: 10857126
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiment the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Patent number: 10709724
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating various disorders associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, including but not limited to metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and diseases of aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
    Inventors: Carlos Canto Alvarez, Peter Bai, Riekelt Houtkooper, Johan Auwerx, Laurent Mouchiroud
  • Publication number: 20200207721
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses compounds capable of modulating the activity of ?-amino-?-carboxymuconic acid semialdehyde decarboxylase (ACMSD), which are useful for the prevention and/or the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with defects in NAD+ biosynthesis, e.g., metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, kidney diseases, and diseases associated with ageing. The present application also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and the use of such compounds as a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Roberto PELLICCIARI, Johan AUWERX, Nadia RAFFAELLI
  • Publication number: 20200096524
    Abstract: The invention relates to plasma or liver lipid species selected from the triacylglycerol (TAG) and cardiolipin (CL) lipid classes measured by LC-MS/MS and use thereof as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of fatty liver, as well as to monitor the efficacy of preventive and therapeutic measures to lower liver fat content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Pooja JHA, Johan AUWERX
  • Patent number: 10513499
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses compounds capable of modulating the activity of ?-amino-?-carboxymuconic acid semialdehyde decarboxylase (ACMSD), which are useful for the prevention and/or the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with defects in NAD+ biosynthesis, e.g., metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, kidney diseases, and diseases associated with ageing. The present application also discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and the use of such compounds as a medicament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: TES Pharma S.r.l.
    Inventors: Roberto Pellicciari, Johan Auwerx, Nadia Raffaelli
  • Publication number: 20190358184
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of treating an amyloid-3 peptide disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound that enhances mitochondrial proteostasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Johan AUWERX, Vincenzo SORRENTINO, Laurent MOUCHIROUD
  • Patent number: 10485782
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Publication number: 20190328758
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating various disorders associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, including but not limited to metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and diseases of aging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Carlos Canto ALVAREZ, Peter BAI, Riekelt HOUTKOOPER, Johan AUWERX, Laurent MOUCHIROUD
  • Publication number: 20190054098
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents that prevent or reverse process of stem cell senescence. Further, the invention relates to methods and compositions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of stem senescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: HONGBO ZHANG, KEIR MENZIES, JOHAN AUWERX, DONGRYEOL RYU
  • Publication number: 20180360862
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents that induce mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPR mt) in muscle stem cells and prevents or reverse process of muscle stem cell senescence. Further, the invention relates to methods and compositions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of muscle stem senescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: HONGBO ZHANG, KEIR MENZIES, JOHAN AUWERX, DONGRYEOL RYU
  • Publication number: 20180303794
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Patent number: 10028932
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Patent number: 9962366
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions useful for increasing autophagy and promoting longevity. The methods, compounds, and compositions relate to urolithins and urolithin precursors and use thereof. Certain urolithins are represented by Formula I, while certain urolithin precursors are represented by Formula IV. The urolithin may be urolithin A, urolithin B, urolithin C, or urolithin D. The urolithin precursor may be ellagic acid or an ellagitannin. The methods include in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro uses of the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher L. Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Laurent Mouchiroud, Dongryeol Ryu, Penelope Andreux, Johan Auwerx
  • Patent number: 9872850
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising compounds or precursors to compounds which may be used for a variety of therapeutic applications including, for example, treating and/or preventing a disease or disorder related to reduced or inadequate mitochondrial activity, including aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. The compounds relate generally to urolithins and precursors thereof, including but not limited to ellagitannins and urolithin A. In certain embodiments the compositions are presented in or as food products or nutritional supplements. These same compounds and compositions can also be used advantageously in generally healthy individuals to increase or maintain metabolic rate, decrease percent body fat, increase or maintain muscle mass, manage body weight, improve or maintain mental performance (including memory), improve or maintain muscle performance, improve or maintain mood, and manage stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Amazentis SA
    Inventors: Christopher Lawrence Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Charles Thomas, Carmen Sandi, Johan Auwerx, Penelope Andreux, Richardus Houtkooper, Eija Pirinen, Laurent Mouchiroud, David Genoux
  • Publication number: 20180015069
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compounds, and compositions useful for increasing autophagy and promoting longevity. The methods, compounds, and compositions relate to urolithins and urolithin precursors and use thereof. Certain urolithins are represented by Formula I, while certain urolithin precursors are represented by Formula IV. The urolithin may be urolithin A, urolithin B, urolithin C, or urolithin D. The urolithin precursor may be ellagic acid or an ellagitannin. The methods include in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro uses of the compounds and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Rinsch, William Blanco-Bose, Bernard Schneider, Laurent Mouchiroud, Dongryeol Ryu, Penelope Andreux, Johan Auwerx