Patents by Inventor Keqiang Ye
Keqiang Ye 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).
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Publication number: 20170166569Abstract: This disclosure relates to asparagine endopeptidase inhibitors for managing cancer and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, the asparagine endopeptidase inhibitors are substituted 3,7-dihydropurine-2,6-dione derivatives useful for treating or preventing metastasis, tumor growth, and/or cancer. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an asparagine endopeptidase inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating a cancer comprising administering an effective amount of pharmaceutical composition a asparagine endopeptidase inhibitor disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: Emory UniversityInventors: Keqiang Ye, Haian Fu, Yuhong Du
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Patent number: 9593125Abstract: In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to heterocyclic flavone derivatives, such as those described by formula provided herein, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of 5 treating or preventing diseases or conditions related to BDNF and TrkB activity, such as depression, stroke, Rett syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease by administering effective amounts of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20170029388Abstract: This disclosure relates to asparagine endopeptidase inhibitors and compositions and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the asparagine endopeptidase inhibitors are useful for treating or preventing neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an asparagine endopeptidase inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing a neurodegenerative disease comprising administering an effective amount of pharmaceutical composition a asparagine endopeptidase inhibitor disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Keqiang Ye, Haian Fu, Yuhong Du
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Patent number: 9504674Abstract: Compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering a 7,8-dihydroxyflavone derivative with modified flavone or heterocyclic ring to a subject in need thereof. Methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20160213691Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventor: KEQIANG YE
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Patent number: 9266817Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing a catecholamine backbone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods, compositions, and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurological disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a first method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds. A further method of promoting neuroprotection in a subject also is provided, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20150274692Abstract: In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to 7,8-dihydoxyflavone and 7,8-substituted flavone derivatives, such as those described by formula provided herein, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing diseases or conditions related to BDNF and TrkB activity, such as psychiatric disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and autism spectrum disorders, stroke, Rett syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease by administering effective amounts of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof. In certain embodiments, it is contemplated that the 7,8-substituted flavone derivatives disclosed herein are prodrugs of 7,8-dihydoxyflavone and analogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20150191481Abstract: In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to heterocyclic flavone derivatives, such as those described by formula provided herein, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of 5 treating or preventing diseases or conditions related to BDNF and TrkB activity, such as depression, stroke, Rett syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease by administering effective amounts of pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2013Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20150174107Abstract: Compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering a 7,8-dihydroxyflavone derivative with modified flavone or heterocyclic ring to a subject in need thereof. Methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Keqiang YE
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Patent number: 9040713Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of managing blood sugar levels and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing diabetes, insulin resistance, or hyperglycemia comprising administering to a subject diagnosed with, at risk of or exhibiting symptoms of diabetes, insulin resistance, or hyperglycemia a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound comprising formula I.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Patent number: 9029561Abstract: Compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering a 7,8-dihydroxyflavone derivative with modified flavone or heterocyclic ring to a subject in need thereof. Methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20140329907Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing a catecholamine backbone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods, compositions, and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurological disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a first method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds. A further method of promoting neuroprotection in a subject also is provided, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventor: Keqiang Ye
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Patent number: 8609870Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20130158082Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of managing blood sugar levels and compositions related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating or preventing diabetes, insulin resistance, or hyperglycemia comprising administering to a subject diagnosed with, at risk of or exhibiting symptoms of diabetes, insulin resistance, or hyperglycemia a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound comprising formula I.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20130040947Abstract: Compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering a 7,8-di-hydroxyflavone derivative with modified flavone or heterocyclic ring to a subject in need thereof. Methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20120277222Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Patent number: 8203009Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or hetero-cycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Emory UniversityInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20120022086Abstract: Novel compounds, compositions, and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing a catecholamine backbone and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods, compositions, and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurological disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a first method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds. A further method of promoting neuroprotection in a subject also is provided, which includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20110144196Abstract: Novel compounds and methods related to the activation of the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or derivative thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic disorders, neuropsychiatric disorders, and metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity) are provided. For example, a first method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or a derivative thereof. A further method of promoting neuroprotection in a subject also is provided, which includes selecting a subject in need of neuroprotection, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of 7,8-dihydroxyflavone or a derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye
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Publication number: 20110144096Abstract: Novel compounds and methods for activating the TrkB receptor are provided. The methods include administering in vivo or in vitro a therapeutically effective amount of a compound containing four six-membered rings and a substituted or unsubstituted C5 or C6 heteroaryl or hetero-cycloalkyl ring and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and derivatives thereof. Specifically, methods and compounds for the treatment of disorders including neurologic, neuropsychiatric, and metabolic disorders are provided. For example, a method is provided of treating or reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, or obesity in a subject, which includes selecting a subject with or at risk of developing depression, anxiety, or obesity, and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the described compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITYInventor: Keqiang Ye