Patents by Inventor Kotohiko Kimura

Kotohiko Kimura 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: 9456995
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for prevention and treatment of ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in the cardiac myocytes of a subject, by administration to the subject, a compound of formula I, or a salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, in a sufficient amount either prior to, or during and/or after an ischemic event to mitigate or prevent IR injury to the cardiac tissue. Pharmaceutical compositions including the compound of formula I, or a salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, and/or at least one additional therapeutic agent, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Ru Chih Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Patent number: 9149526
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and at least one metabolic modulator. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. The composition can comprise at least two metabolic modulators. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Ru Chih Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Patent number: 9101567
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and 7-hydroxystaurosporine. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Ru Chih C. Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Publication number: 20150209304
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for prevention and treatment of ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in the cardiac myocytes of a subject, by administration to the subject, a compound of formula I, or a salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, in a sufficient amount either prior to, or during and/or after an ischemic event to mitigate or prevent IR injury to the cardiac tissue. Pharmaceutical compositions including the compound of formula I, or a salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, and/or at least one additional therapeutic agent, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Ru Chih Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Publication number: 20130053335
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and 7-hydroxystaurosporine. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ru Chih C. Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Publication number: 20110014192
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and at least one metabolic modulator. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. The composition can comprise at least two metabolic modulators. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Ru Chih Huang, Kotohiko Kimura
  • Patent number: RE46907
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising a derivative of NDGA and at least one metabolic modulator. The composition can be in a unit dose form or kit. The composition can comprise at least two metabolic modulators. Also disclosed are methods for achieving cytotoxicity, particularly of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer, by administering a composition of the invention. In various embodiments of the invention subjects with cancer achieve prolonged survival and/or diminution in the size of their malignancies and cancer metastasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Ru Chih C. Huang, Kotohiko Kimura