Patents by Inventor Karl Normington

Karl Normington 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).

  • 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: 20060292099
    Abstract: Sirtuin modulators, particularly sirtuin activators, are useful in treating vision impairment. In general, the sirtuin modulators inhibit the progression of vision impairment resulting from various eye disorders. The invention also includes pharmaceutically acceptable formulations of sirtuin modulators, particular ophthalmically acceptable formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Milburn, Christoph Westphal, David Livingston, Peter Elliott, Philip Lambert, Karl Normington
  • 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