Patents by Inventor Karen L. Valentino

Karen L. Valentino 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: 6136786
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia in nociceptive and neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor Chandra Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 6087091
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia in nociceptive and neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor Chandra Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5994305
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia in nociceptive and neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor Chandra Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5990137
    Abstract: The instant methods employs pharmaceutical compositions comprising aromatic azines; and imines, of the Formula 1 to selectively inhibit inflammation by preventing the oxidating burst from phagocytic leukocytes caused by NADPH Oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ternansky, Karen L. Valentino, Donald S. Karanewsky
  • Patent number: 5939460
    Abstract: The instant methods employs pharmaceutical compositions comprising aromatic azines; and imines, of the Formula 1 to selectively inhibit inflammation by preventing the oxidating burst from phagocytic leukocytes caused by NADPH Oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Ternansky, Karen L. Valentino, Donald S. Karanewsky
  • Patent number: 5859186
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia in nociceptive and neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor Chandra Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5824645
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia in nociceptive and neuropathic pain is disclosed. The method includes administering to a subject an omega conopeptide which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind selectively to omega conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue. Also disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor Chandra Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5587454
    Abstract: Disclosed are novel omega conotoxin peptides effective in producing analgesia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor C. Gohil, Karen L. Valentino, George P. Miljanich
  • Patent number: 5559095
    Abstract: A method and compositions for reducing neuronal damage related to an ischemic condition in a mammalian subject are described. The method includes administration of a voltage-gated calcium channel-blocking compound to the subject, 4-24 hours after the onset of the ischemic condition. Such a calcium channel blocking compound is effective to block norepinephrine release in mammalian CNS neuronal cells and is characterized by specific, high affinity binding to omega-conotoxin MVIIA binding sites. Also disclosed are novel peptide structures useful in the treatment method of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Miljanich, Stephen S. Bowersox, James A. Fox, Karen L. Valentino, Robert S. Bitner, Donald H. Yamashiro
  • Patent number: 5424218
    Abstract: A partially purified omega conotoxin binding protein is disclosed. The protein, either in partially purified form or in a synaptosomal preparation, is useful in identifying compounds for use in reducing neuronal damage related to an ischemic condition, such as stroke, in a human patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Miljanich, Robert S. Bitner, Stephen S. Bowersox, James A. Fox, Karen L. Valentino, Donald H. Yamashiro
  • Patent number: 5364842
    Abstract: A method of producing analgesia and enhancing opiate analgesia is disclosed. The method includes administering TVIA (SNX-185) or MVIIA (SNX-111) omega-conopeptide, or derivative thereof which is characterized by its ability to (a) inhibit voltage-gated calcium channels selectively in neuronal tissue, as evidenced by the peptide's ability to inhibit electrically stimulated contraction of the guinea pig ileum, and (b) bind to omega-conopeptide MVIIA binding sites present in neuronal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1994
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: Alan Justice, Tejinder Singh, Kishor C. Gohil, Karen L. Valentino
  • Patent number: 5264371
    Abstract: A partially purified omega conotoxin binding protein is disclosed. The protein, either in partially purified form or in a synaptosomal preparation, is useful in identifying compounds for use in reducing neuronal damage related to an ischemic condition, such as stroke, in a human patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Miljanich, Robert S. Bitner, Stephen S. Bowersox, James A. Fox, Karen L. Valentino, Donald H. Yamashiro, Makoto Tsubokawa
  • Patent number: 5189020
    Abstract: A partially purified omega conotoxin binding protein is disclosed. The protein, either in partially purified form or in a synaptosomal preparation, is useful in identifying compounds for use in reducing neuronal damage related to an ischemic condition, such as stroke, in a human patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Miljanich, Robert S. Bitner, Stephen S. Bowersox, James A. Fox, Karen L. Valentino, Donald H. Yamashiro, Makoto Tsubokawa
  • Patent number: 5051403
    Abstract: A method of reducing neuronal damage related to an ischemic condition in a human patient, such as stroke-induced damage, by administration of a binding/inhibitory omega-conotoxin peptide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1991
    Assignee: Neurex Corporation
    Inventors: George P. Miljanich, Robert S. Bitner, Stephen S. Bowersox, James A. Fox, Karen L. Valentino, Donald H. Yamashiro