Patents by Inventor Kato L. Perlman

Kato L. Perlman 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: 5880113
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1c-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean Martin Prahl
  • Patent number: 5843927
    Abstract: 18,19-dinor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring and the exocyclic methylene group attached to carbon 10 of the A-ring have been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18,19-dinor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, and marked intestinal calcium transport activity while exhibiting lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5767111
    Abstract: 18-nor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring has been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18-nor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, while exhibiting much lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5756489
    Abstract: 18,19-dinor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring and the exocyclic methylene group attached to carbon 10 of the A-ring have been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18,19-dinor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, and marked intestinal calcium transport activity while exhibiting lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5750746
    Abstract: The invention provides new 24, 26, and/or 27 homologated vitamin D.sub.2 compounds, such as 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.-hydroxyvitamin D.sub.2, 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.-hydroxy-24-epivitamin D.sub.2, 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxy-24-epi-vitamin D.sub.2 and certain hydroxy-protected derivatives thereof. The new epi compounds in particular exhibit a distinctive activity pattern comprising high potency in stimulating intestinal calcium transport and little or no activity in inducing bone calcium mobilization or the differentiation of undifferentiated cells in culture, thereby evincing utility in the treatment of diseases characterized by loss of bone mass. In contrast, the natural form exhibits no activity in either mobilizing calcium from bone or stimulating intestinal calcium transport. A process for preparing such compounds is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5721224
    Abstract: 18-nor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring has been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18-nor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, while exhibiting much lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. Deluca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5721225
    Abstract: 18,19-dinor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring and the exocyclic methylene group attached to carbon 10 of the A-ring have been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18,19-dinor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, and marked intestinal calcium transport activity while exhibiting lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5710294
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean Martin Prahl
  • Patent number: 5661140
    Abstract: 18-nor-vitamin D.sub.3 analogs in which the angular methyl group attached to carbon 13 of the CD-ring has been removed and replaced by a hydrogen atom. The 18-nor vitamin D compounds are characterized by relatively high cell differentiation activity, while exhibiting much lower activity than 1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 in their ability to mobilize calcium from bone. These compounds would be useful for the treatment of diseases where bone formation is desired, such as osteoporosis, because of their preferential calcemic activity, and for the treatment of psoriasis due to their cell differentiation activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Rafal R. Sicinski, Kato L. Perlman
  • Patent number: 5633241
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean M. Prahl
  • Patent number: 5618805
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean M. Prahl
  • Patent number: 5616759
    Abstract: Cyclohexylidene compounds of the structure: ##STR1## where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, is hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, and Y is --POPh.sub.2, or --PO (OAlkyl).sub.2, or --SO.sub.2 Ar, or --Si(Alkyl).sub.3. The compounds are used as intermediates in the preparation of 19-nor-vitamin D compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rolf E. Swenson
  • Patent number: 5614512
    Abstract: A birth control method for a female mammal which comprises administering to the mammal an amount of a vitamin D compound sufficient to block binding of progesterone to the progesterone receptor in said mammal. The vitamin D compounds are 20-oxo-pregnacalciferol analogs, preferably 3-desoxy-20-oxo-19-nor-pregnacalciferol and its 2-oxo analog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Hisham M. Darwish
  • Patent number: 5597932
    Abstract: The invention is drawn to a compound having the following formula ##STR1## in which X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, X.sup.4 is hydrogen, A is selected from --COOAlkyl and CH.sub.2 OH, and B is a hydroxy group, or A and B, when taken together, represent an oxo group. These compounds are useful as intermediates in the production of 19-nor vitamin D derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rolf E. Swenson
  • Patent number: 5587497
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided. The 19-nor vitamin D compounds have the formula: ##STR1## where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are each hydrogen or a hydroxy protecting group and R is a side chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean M. Prahl
  • Patent number: 5581006
    Abstract: A convergent synthesis of 19-nor-vitamin D compounds, specifically 19-nor-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3, is disclosed. The synthesis can also readily be utilized for preparing other 1.alpha.-hydroxylated 19-nor-vitamin D compounds. The key step in the synthesis is a suitable application of Lythgoe's procedure i.e. a Horner-Wittig reaction of the lithium anion of a phosphine oxide with a Windaus Grundmann ketone to give, after any necessary deprotection, the desired 19-nor-vitamin D compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rolf E. Swenson
  • Patent number: 5563286
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for the removal of the 4-protected hydroxy group from compounds of the following formula: ##STR1## where A is --COOAlkyl and B is hydroxy, or A and B together represent either oxo or .dbd.CHCOOAlkyl, where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 are the same or different and represent hydrogen or a hydroxy-protecting group, and where X.sup.3 is ##STR2## with a hydrogen radical source, such as tributyltin hydride or tris(trimethylsilyl)silane, and a radical initiator, such as AIBN or irradiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rolf E. Swenson
  • Patent number: 5561123
    Abstract: This invention provides a novel class of vitamin D-related compounds, namely the 1.alpha.-hydroxy-19-nor-vitamin D analogs, as well as a general method for their chemical synthesis. The compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells, including malignant cells, and in inducing their differentiation, and thus represent novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of malignant and other diseases characterized by the proliferative growth of undifferentiated cells. Formulations for therapeutic use and treatment methods are also provided. The 19-nor analogs useful herein are of the general formula ##STR1## where X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each hydrogen, acyl, alkylisilyl or alkoxyalkyl, and where R is any of the typical side chains known for vitamin D type compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski, Jean M. Prahl
  • Patent number: 5536713
    Abstract: The 2.alpha. and 2.beta.-hydroxy as well as the 2.alpha.(3'-hydroxypropoxy)- and 2.beta.(3'-hydroxypropoxy)- and 2.alpha.(benzyloxy)- analogs of 19-nor-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 are disclosed. The two 2-hydroxy analogs showed in vivo calcium transport with little or no bone calcium mobilization; the 2.beta.- more than the 2.alpha.- analog. Both analogs induced differentiation of malignant cells. The two analogs thus show promise in the treatment of osteoporosis. The 2.alpha.-hydroxypropoxy analog showed a selective activity profile, combining high potency in inducing differentiation of malignant cells with very low or no bone calcification activity, a possible use in the treatment of malignancies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. Deluca, Kato L. Perlman, Rafal R. Sicinski
  • Patent number: 5532391
    Abstract: The invention provides new 24, 26, and/or 27 homologated vitamin D.sub.2 compounds, such as 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.-hydroxyvitamin D.sub.2, 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.-hydroxy-24-epivitamin D.sub.2, 26,27-dihomo-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxy-24-epivitamin D.sub.2 and certain hydroxy-protected derivatives thereof. The new epi compounds in particular exhibit a distinctive activity pattern comprising high potency in stimulating intestinal calcium transport and little or no activity in inducing bone calcium mobilization or the differentiation of undifferentiated cells in culture, thereby evincing utility in the treatment of diseases characterized by loss of bone mass. In contrast, the natural form exhibits no activity in either mobilizing calcium from bone or stimulating intestinal calcium transport. A process for preparing such compounds is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hector F. DeLuca, Heinrich K. Schnoes, Kato L. Perlman