Patents by Inventor Josephine LAI

Josephine LAI 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).

  • Dynorphin A analogs with bradykinin receptors specificity for modulation of neuropathic pain
    Patent number: 10428115
    Abstract: Described are Dynorphin A analog compounds and uses thereof for treating pain in humans and lower animals by administering to a human or lower animal in need of treatment. The compounds interact with the bradykinin receptor to relieve pain. Preferred compounds are amphipathic [Des-Arg7]-dynorphin A peptide analogs and specific cyclic dynorphin A peptide analogs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Yeon Sun Lee, Victor J. Hruby, Frank Porreca, Josephine Lai
  • DYNORPHIN A ANALOGS WITH BRADYKININ RECEPTORS SPECIFICITY FOR MODULATION OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN
    Publication number: 20160108090
    Abstract: Described are Dynorphin A analog compounds and uses thereof for treating pain in humans and lower animals by administering to a human or lower animal in need of treatment. The compounds interact with the bradykinin receptor to relieve pain. Preferred compounds are amphipathic [Des-Arg7]-dynorphin A peptide analogs and specific cyclic dynorphin A peptide analogs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Yeon Sun LEE, Victor J. HRUBY, Frank PORRECA, Josephine LAI