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).

  • Publication number: 20170166569
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicant: Emory University
    Inventors: Keqiang Ye, Haian Fu, Yuhong Du
  • Patent number: 9593125
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20170029388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Keqiang Ye, Haian Fu, Yuhong Du
  • Patent number: 9504674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20160213691
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: KEQIANG YE
  • Patent number: 9266817
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20150274692
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20150191481
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20150174107
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventor: Keqiang YE
  • Patent number: 9040713
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Patent number: 9029561
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20140329907
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Patent number: 8609870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20130158082
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20130040947
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20120277222
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Patent number: 8203009
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20120022086
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20110144196
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye
  • Publication number: 20110144096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Keqiang Ye