Patents by Inventor Jorge Alsina-Fernandez

Jorge Alsina-Fernandez 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: 11897926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at the GIP receptor. Such compounds may be useful in the treatment of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Andrea Renee Geiser, Lili Guo, Samantha Grace Lyons Keyser, John Lee, Hongchang Qu, William Christopher Roell
  • Patent number: 11834486
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Lili Guo, Hongchang Qu
  • Publication number: 20230293638
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating type 2 diabetes (T2D) using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide having a GIP:GLP-1 receptor agonist potency ratio that is about 2.5:1 to about 10:1 GIP to GLP-1. Furthermore, the present invention provides methods of treating T2D using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide having a GIP:GLP-1 receptor agonist potency ratio that is about 2.5:1 to about 5:1 GIP to GLP-1. Also, the present invention provides methods of inducing T2D remission using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide. The present invention also provides methods of treating obesity using a novel dosing regimen of a GIP:GLP-1 Peptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Over CABRERA, Tamer COSKUN
  • Publication number: 20230265151
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. These compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). These compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Robert Andrew BROWN, Robert Chadwick CUMMINS, Mohamed Elsayed Hamed ELSAYED, Andrea Renee GEISER, Xianyin LAI, Hongchang QU, Brian Morgan WATSON
  • Publication number: 20230203121
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Lili Guo, Hongchang Qu
  • Publication number: 20230102339
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucagon (GCG) receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Milata Mary Abraham, Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Hongchang Qu, James Lincoln Wallis
  • Patent number: 11542313
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Lili Guo, Hongchang Qu
  • Publication number: 20220125885
    Abstract: Glucagon analog agonist compounds are provided herein that have improved solubility, as well as improved chemical and physical stabilities, when compared to native, human glucagon. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including such glucagon analog agonist compounds, as well as methods of using the same for treating hypoglycemia, especially severe hypoglycemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Andrea Renee Geiser
  • Publication number: 20220127315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at the GIP receptor. Such compounds may be useful in the treatment of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Andrea Renee GEISER, Lili GUO, Samantha Grace Lyons KEYSER, John LEE, Hongchang QU, William Christopher ROELL
  • Patent number: 11254721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at the GIP receptor. Such compounds may be useful in the treatment of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Andrea Renee Geiser, Lili Guo, Samantha Grace Lyons Keyser, John Lee, Hongchang Qu, William Christopher Roell
  • Publication number: 20220048967
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. Compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Milata Mary ABRAHAM, Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Robert Andrew BROWN, Over CABRERA, Tamer COSKUN, Robert Chadwick CUMMINS, Mohamed ElSayed Hamed ELSAYED, Hongchang QU, James Lincoln WALLIS, Kyle Wynn SLOOP, Francis Stafford WILLARD, Thi Thanh Huyen TRAN, Aktham ABURUB, Phenil Jayantilal PATEL, Amita DATTA-MANNAN, Xianyin LAI
  • Patent number: 11084861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. Compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Milata Mary Abraham, Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Robert Andrew Brown, Over Cabrera, Tamer Coskun, Robert Chadwick Cummins, Mohamed ElSayed Hamed Elsayed, Hongchang Qu, James Lincoln Wallis, Amita Datta-Mannan, Xianyin Lai
  • Publication number: 20210221865
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Lili Guo, Hongchang Qu
  • Publication number: 20210032299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at the GIP receptor. Such compounds may be useful in the treatment of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jorge ALSINA-FERNANDEZ, Andrea Renee GEISER, Lili GUO, Samantha Grace Lyons KEYSER, John LEE, Hongchang QU, William Christopher ROELL
  • Patent number: 10894817
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the Formula: X1IVX2SLDVPIGLLQILX3EQEKQEKEKQQAK*TNAX4ILAQV-NH2 wherein the X1 denotes that the I residue is modified by either acetylation or methylation at the N-terminus; wherein X2 is L or T; wherein X3 is L or I; wherein X4 is Q or E; and wherein a modified K residue (“K*”) at position 29 is modified through conjugation to the epsilon-amino group of the K-side chain with a group of the formula —X5—X6, wherein X5 is selected from the group consisting of one to four amino acids; one to four ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl) moieties; and combinations of one to four amino acids and one to four ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl) moieties; and X6 is a C14-C24 fatty acid. In some embodiments, the group of the formula —X5—X6 is ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl)2-(?E)2-CO—(CH2)x—CO2H where x is 16 or 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Lili Guo, John Lee
  • Publication number: 20200331980
    Abstract: Incretin analogs are provided that have activity at each of the GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptors. The incretin analogs have structural features resulting in balanced activity and extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Methods also are provided for treating diseases such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis and obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun, Lili Guo, Hongchang Qu
  • Publication number: 20200024322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having activity at both the human glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors. The present invention also relates to compounds having an extended duration of action at each of these receptors. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compounds that may be administered orally. Compounds may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (“T2DM”). Also, the compounds may be useful in the treatment of obesity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Milata Mary Abraham, Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Robert Andrew Brown, Over Cabrera, Tamer Coskun, Robert Chadwick Cummins, Mohamed ElSayed Hamed Elsayed, Hongchang Qu, James Lincoln Wallis, Kyle Wynn Sloop, Francis Stafford Willard, Thi Thanh Huyen Tran, Aktham Aburub, Phenil Jayantilal Patel, Amita Datta-Mannan, Xianyin Lai
  • Publication number: 20180104312
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with an extended duration of action at the glucagon receptor as compared to native glucagon. Specifically provided are glucagon receptor agonists with modifications to the structure of native glucagon introduced to selectively agonize the glucagon receptor over an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun
  • Patent number: 9884093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds with an extended duration of action at the glucagon receptor as compared to native glucagon. Specifically provided are glucagon receptor agonists with modifications to the structure of native glucagon introduced to selectively agonize the glucagon receptor over an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Tamer Coskun
  • Publication number: 20180016318
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the Formula: X1IVX2SLDVPIGLLQILX3EQEKQEKEKQQAK*TNAX4ILAQV-NH2 wherein the X1 denotes that the I residue is modified by either acetylation or methylation at the N-terminus; wherein X2 is L or T; wherein X3 is L or I; wherein X4 is Q or E; and wherein a modified K residue (“K*”) at position 29 is modified through conjugation to the epsilon-amino group of the K-side chain with a group of the formula —X5—X6, wherein X5 is selected from the group consisting of one to four amino acids; one to four ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl) moieties; and combinations of one to four amino acids and one to four ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl) moieties; and X6 is a C14-C24 fatty acid. In some embodiments, the group of the formula —X5—X6 is ([2-(2-Amino-ethoxy)-ethoxy]-acetyl)2-(?E)2-CO—(CH2)x—CO2H where x is 16 or 18.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Jorge Alsina-Fernandez, Lili Guo, John Lee