Patents by Inventor Kenneth R. Poirot

Kenneth R. Poirot 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).

  • Lipid complexed topoisomerase I inhibitors
    Patent number: 5834012
    Abstract: The present invention is described as a lipid-complexed topoisomerase I inhibitor (TII), for example camptothecin (CPT) preparation that allows for intravenous administration in vivo in clinically relevant lipid:drug ratios. The lipid formulation has in vitro antitumor activity similar to that of the base compound and displays similar cytotoxicity against both MDR-1 negative and positive tumor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignees: Roman Perez-Soler, Steven M. Sugarman, Kenneth R. Poirot
    Inventors: Roman Perez-Soler, Steven M. Sugarman, Kenneth R. Poirot