Patents by Inventor Li-Heng Pao

Li-Heng Pao 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: 10221152
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against influenza virus. The present invention also relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against drug-resistant influenza virus strains. The present invention is further related to a method for treating influenza in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: GIANT FORCE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: An-Rong Lee, Chi-Hong Chu, Wen-Liang Chang, Chen-Wen Yao, Wen-Hsin Huang, Li-Heng Pao
  • Patent number: 9744146
    Abstract: A method for alleviating at least one of the disturbance of bile acid metabolism, the disturbance of amino acid metabolism, and the disturbance of gut microbiota metabolism in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a composition or a health food comprising an active component selected from the group consisting of gallic acid, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of gallic acid, a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of gallic acid, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Wen-Huang Peng, Li-Heng Pao, Jung Chao, Hao-Yuan Cheng, Meng-Shiou Lee
  • Patent number: 9415034
    Abstract: A UGT2B inhibitor capable of increasing the bio-availability of a drug, is a compound in a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form that is selected from the group consisting of: capillarisin, isorhamnetin, ?-naphthoflavone, ?-naphthoflavone, hesperetin, terpineol, (+)-limonene, ?-myrcene, swertiamarin, eriodictyol, cineole, apigenin, baicalin, ursolic acid, isovitexin, lauryl alcohol, puerarin, trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, isoliquritigenin, paeoniflorin, gallic acid, genistein, glycyrrhizin, protocatechuic acid, ethyl myristate, umbelliferone, PEG (Polyethylene glycol) 400, PEG 2000, PEG 4000, Tween 20, Tween 60, Tween 80, BRIJ® 58, BRIJ® 76, Pluronic® F68, Pluronic® F127, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Yoa-Pu Hu Oliver, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Mei-Ting Wang, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20160184298
    Abstract: A UGT2B inhibitor capable of increasing the bio-availability of a drug, is a compound in a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form that is selected from the group consisting of: capillarisin, isorhamnetin,?-naphthoflavone, ?-naphthoflavone, hesperetin, terpineol, (+)-limonene, ?-myrcene, swertiamarin, eriodictyol, cineole, apigenin, baicalin, ursolic acid, isovitexin, lauryl alcohol, puerarin, trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, isoliquritigenin, paeoniflorin, gallic acid, genistein, glycyrrhizin, protocatechuic acid, ethyl myristate, umbelliferone, PEG (Polyethylene glycol) 400, PEG 2000, PEG 4000, Tween 20, Tween 60, Tween 80, BRIJ® 58, BRIJ® 76, Pluronic® F68, Pluronic® F127, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: YOA-PU HU OLIVER, CHENG-HUEI HSIONG, MEI-TING WANG, LI-HENG PAO
  • Publication number: 20160052905
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against influenza virus. The present invention also relates to a use of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the manufacture of a medicament against drug-resistant influenza virus strains. The present invention is further related to a method for treating influenza in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of mycophenolate mofetil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: An-Rong LEE, Chi-Hong CHU, Wen-Liang CHANG, Chen-Wen YAO, Wen-Hsin HUANG, Li-Heng PAO
  • Publication number: 20150174087
    Abstract: A method for alleviating at least one of the disturbance of bile acid metabolism, the disturbance of amino acid metabolism, and the disturbance of gut microbiota metabolism in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a composition or a health food comprising an active component selected from the group consisting of gallic acid, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of gallic acid, a pharmaceutically acceptable ester of gallic acid, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Wen-Huang Peng, Li-Heng Pao, Jung Chao, Hao-Yuan Cheng, Meng-Shiou Lee
  • Publication number: 20140343116
    Abstract: This invention is to provide multiple specific inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isozyme CYP2C9. These inhibitors can be derived from any combinations with the following compounds including: Tamarixetin, Formononetin, isoliquritigenin, Phloretin, luteolin, Quercitrin, quercetin, myricetin, Wongonin, Puerarin, Genistein, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Narigenin, Capillarisin, Chrysin, Fisefin, eriodictyol, 6-Gingerol, Isorhamneti, isoquercitrin, Morin, (+)-Taxifolin, isovitexin, 3-Phenylpropyl Acetate, Oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ?-Myrcene, cinnamic acid, Luteolin-7-Glucoside, Liquiritin, (+)Limonene, Homoorientin, Swertiamarin, Embelin, Daidzein, Poncirin, (?)-Epicatechin, ergosterol. These natural products can be used to enhance the bioavailability of therapeutic agents (drugs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu HU, Hong-Jaan Wang, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20130184227
    Abstract: This invention is to provide multiple specific inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isozyme CYP2C9. These inhibitors can be derived from any combinations with the following compounds including: Tamarixetin, Formononetin, isoliquritigenin, Phloretin, luteolin, Quercitrin, quercetin, myricetin, Wongonin, Puerarin, Genistein, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Narigenin, Capillarisin, Chrysin, Fisefin, eriodictyol, 6-Gingerol, Isorhamneti, isoquercitrin, Morin, (+)-Taxifolin, isovitexin, 3-Phenylpropyl Acetate, Oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ?-Myrcene, cinnamic acid, Luteolin-7-Glucoside, Liquiritin, (+) Limonene, Homoorientin, Swertiamarin, Embelin, Daidzein, Poncirin, (?)-Epicatechin, ergosterol. These natural products can be used to enhance the bioavailability of therapeutic agents (drugs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu HU, Hong-Jaan Wang, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Li-Heng Pao
  • Patent number: 8470365
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising four antitubercular drugs: rifampin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isoniazid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pyrazinamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and ethambutol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein rifampin and isoniazid are in separate layers. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition prepared therefrom having advantageous stability and bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Taiwan Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Heng Pao, Nion-Heng Shiao, Kuo-Hua Yang, Jui-Ming Chou
  • Publication number: 20120027853
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising four antitubercular drugs: rifampin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, isoniazid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pyrazinamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and ethambutol or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein rifampin and isoniazid are in separate layers. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition prepared therefrom having advantageous stability and bioavailability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicants: Taiwan Biotech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Heng Pao, Nion-Heng Shiao, Kuo-Hua Yang, Jui-Ming Chou
  • Publication number: 20110160156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and its preparation method for the eradication of Helicobacter pylorif in the forms of effervescent tablet, suspension or powder. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an effective dose of ?-lactam antibiotic, an effective dose of macrolide antibiotic, an effective dose of antacid such as proton pump inhibitor and H2 blocker, and a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier. An effective dose of alkaline substance such as carbonate or bicarbonate can be added to increase the pH of the stomach when the PPI antacid is used, which can protect the degradation of acid-labile antibiotics or PPI to further increase the bioavailability of the pharmaceutical composition for the purpose of Helicobacter pylori eradication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: SYNMOSA BIOPHARMA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Hui Lin, Jui-Ming Chou, Li-Heng Pao, Chia-Wen Chang, Chia-Yi Lin, An-Long Lee
  • Publication number: 20090074708
    Abstract: A UGT2B inhibitor capable of increasing the bio-availability of a drug, is a compound in a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form that is selected from the group consisting of: capillarisin, isorhamnetin, ?-naphthoflavone, ?-naphthoflavone, hesperetin, terpineol, (+)-limonene, ?-myrcene, swertiamarin, eriodictyol, cineole, apigenin, baicalin, ursolic acid, isovitexin, lauryl alcohol, puerarin, trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, isoliquritigenin, paeoniflorin, gallic acid, genistein, glycyrrhizin, protocatechuic acid, ethyl myristate, umbelliferone, PEG (Polyethylene glycol) 400, PEG 2000, PEG 4000, Tween 20, Tween 60, Tween 80, BRIJ® 58, BRIJ® 76, Pluronic® F68, Pluronic® F127, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Yoa-Pu Hu Oliver, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Mei-Ting Wang, Li-Heng Pao
  • Patent number: 7169763
    Abstract: The present invention provides cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitors and enhancers. Examples of the CYP3A inhibitors include free bases or pharmacologically acceptable salts of at least one of the following compounds: ?-naphthoflavone, ?-naphthoflavone, apigenin, baicalein, ?-myrcene, catechin, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, formononetin, gallic acid, hesperetin, hesperidin, isoquercitrin, lauryl alcohol, luteolin, luteolin-7-glycoside, narigin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, quercitrin, swertiamarin, terpineol, and trans-cinnamaldehyde. Examples of the CYP3A enhancers include free bases or pharmacologically acceptable salts of at least one of the following compounds: apigenin, formononetin, and luteolin-7-glycoside. The CYP3A inhibitors can be used, alone or co-administered with a drug, to improve the drug bioavailability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu Hu, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Benjamin Pei-Chung Kuo, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20060069042
    Abstract: This invention is to provide multiple specific inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isozyme CYP2C9. These inhibitors can be derived from any combinations with the following compounds including: Tamarixetin, Formononetin, isoliquritigenin, Phloretin, luteolin, Quercitrin, quercetin, myricetin, Wongonin, Puerarin, Genistein, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Narigenin, Capillarisin, Chrysin, Fisefin, eriodictyol, 6-Gingerol, Isorhamneti, isoquercitrin, Morin, (+)-Taxifolin, isovitexin, 3-Phenylpropyl Acetate, Oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, ?-Myrcene, cinnamic acid, Luteolin-7-Glucoside, Liquiritin, (+)Limonene, Homoorientin, Swertiamarin, Embelin, Daidzein, Poncirin, (?)-Epicatechin, ergosterol. These natural products can be used to enhance the bioavailability of therapeutic agents (drugs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Oliver Hu, Hong-Jaan Wang, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20060040875
    Abstract: A UGT2B inhibitor capable of increasing the bio-availability of a drug, being a compound in a free base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form that is selected from the group consisting of: capillarisin, isorhamnetin, ?-naphthoflavone, ?-naphthoflavone, hesperetin, terpineol, (+)-limonene, ?-myrcene, swertiamarin, eriodictyol, cineole, apigenin, baicalin, ursolic acid, isovitexin, lauryl alcohol, puerarin, trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, isoliquritigenin, paeoniflorin, gallic acid, genistein, glycyrrhizin, protocatechuic acid, ethyl myristate, umbelliferone, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Yoa-Pu Oliver, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Mei-Ting Wang, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20030166583
    Abstract: The present invention provides dermal cytochrome P450 1A (CYP1A) inhibitors, which include free base or pharmacologically acceptable salt of (−)-epicatechin, (+)-epicatechin, (+)-limonene, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, &agr;-naphthoflavone, apigenin, baicalein, baicalin, &bgr;-myrcene, catechin, &bgr;-naphthoflavone, cineole, daidzein, daidzin, diosmin, ergosterol, formononetin, gallic acid, genistein, glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizic acid, hesperetin, hesperidin, isoquercitrin, kaempferol, lauryl alcohol, luteolin, luteolin-7-glycoside, narigenin, narigin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, oleanolic acid, paeoniflorin, quercetin, quercitrin, rutin, swertiamarin, terpineol, trans-cinnamaldehyde, trans-cinnamic acid, umbelliferone, genkwanin, homoorientin, isovitexin, neohesperidin, wongonin, capillarisin, liquiritin, ethyl myristate, poncirin, and ursolic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu Hu, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Chao-Jih Wang, Li-Heng Pao
  • Publication number: 20030166584
    Abstract: The present invention provides cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) inhibitors and enhancers. Examples of the CYP3A inhibitors include free bases or pharmacologically acceptable salts of at least one of the following compounds: &agr;-naphthoflavone, &bgr;-naphthoflavone, apigenin, baicalein, &bgr;-myrcene, catechin, 3-phenylpropyl acetate, formononetin, gallic acid, hesperetin, hesperidin, isoquercitrin, lauryl alcohol, luteolin, luteolin-7-glycoside, narigin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, quercitrin, swertiamarin, terpineol, and trans-cinnamaldehyde. Examples of the CYP3A enhancers include free bases or pharmacologically acceptable salts of at least one of the following compounds: apigenin, formononetin, and luteolin-7-glycoside. The CYP3A inhibitors can be used, alone or co-administered with a drug, to improve the drug bioavailability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Oliver Yoa-Pu Hu, Cheng-Huei Hsiong, Benjamin Pei-Chung Kuo, Li-Heng Pao