Patents by Inventor Luke Whitesell
Luke Whitesell 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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Patent number: 11312722Abstract: Herein is described the design and synthesis of resorcylate aminopyrazole compounds. These compounds show broad, potent and fungal-selective Hsp90 inhibitory activity. These compounds also find use in treating Hsp90 related diseases.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignees: TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY, The Governing Council of the University of TorontoInventors: Lauren Elaine Brown, David S Huang, Leah E. Cowen, Luke Whitesell, Paul Marcyk
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Publication number: 20190365719Abstract: It has been established that exposure to cytotoxic doses of HSP90 inhibitor is broadly immunosuppressive, whereas continuous exposure to low-dosages of the same inhibitor exerts anti-tumor activity. The anti-tumor activity is mediated by the host immune system. Compositions and methods for continuous, low-dose exposure to HSP90 inhibitors in combination with one or more immunostimulatory agents for the treatment of cancer are described. Typically, the HSP90 inhibitor is administered in an amount that is between 1% and 20% of the clinically-determined maximum tolerate dose. The immunostimulatory agent can be administered simultaneously with the HSP90 inhibitor, or at some time before or after the HSP90 inhibitor. Compositions including a sub-toxic dose of HSP90 inhibitor in combination with an immunostimulatory agent in an amount effective to treat cancer are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Tyler Jacks, Alexander Jaeger, Sandro Santagata, Luke Whitesell, Susan Lindquist
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Patent number: 9944607Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrate, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive Compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoan, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoan. The fungus may be a Candida species, Sacchawmyces species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan mitochondrial phosphate carrier protein.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignees: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Broad Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Vincent, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist, Willmen Youngsaye, Stephen L. Buchwald, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Jun Pu, Benito Munoz, Sivaraman Dandapani
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Patent number: 9738610Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoon, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoon. The fungus may be a Candida species, Aspergillus species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan cytochrome b and/or fungal or protozoan Hsp90. The present invention also provides synthetic methods of the inventive compounds.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignees: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, The Broad Institute, Inc., Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Benjamin Vincent, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist, Willmen Youngsaye, Stephen L. Buchwald, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Partha P. Nag, Amal Ting, Barbara J. Morgan, Benito Munoz, Sivaraman Dandapani, Bruce Tidor, Raja R. Srinivas
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Publication number: 20170066797Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of withanolides that have been isolated from W. somnifera under aeroponic conditions or produced semi-synthetically from withanolide natural products. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the same in proliferative diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Applicants: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of ArizonaInventors: Leslie Gunatilaka, Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Kithsiri Wijeratne, Ya-Ming Xu, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist
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Patent number: 9505735Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting fungal or parasitic growth. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchor biosynthesis, in particular, as inhibitors of fungal Gwt1 activity. The present invention further provides methods of using the compounds described herein for treating fungal or parasitic infections. The compounds can also be used as biological probes to study the effects of inhibiting Gwt1 activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Catherine McLellan, Ralph Mazitschek, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20150284356Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting fungal or parasitic growth. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchor biosynthesis, in particular, as inhibitors of fungal Gwt1 activity. The present invention further provides methods of using the compounds described herein for treating fungal or parasitic infections. The compounds can also be used as biological probes to study the effects of inhibiting Gwt1 activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Applicants: Whatehead Institute for Biomedical Research, The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a Massachusetts General HospitalInventors: Catherine McLellan, Ralph Mazitschek, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist
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Publication number: 20150259298Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula (I)), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrate, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, prodrugs, and compositions thereof. Also provided are methods and kits comprising the inventive compounds, or compositions thereof, for treating and/or preventing a fungal or protozoan infection, inhibiting the activity of a fungal or protozoan enzyme, killing a fungus or protozoan, or inhibiting the growth of a fungus or protozoan. The fungus may be a Candida species, Sacchawmyces species, or other pathogenic fungal species. The compounds of the invention may inhibit the activity of fungal or protozoan mitochondrial phosphate carrier protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicants: Whitehead Institute for biomedical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Broad Institute, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Vincent, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist, Willmen Youngsaye, Stephen L. Buchwald, Jean-Baptiste Langlois, Jun Pu, Benito Munoz, Sivaraman Dandapani
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Publication number: 20110230551Abstract: The present invention provides a novel class of withanolides that have been isolated from W. somnifera under aeroponic conditions or produced semi-synthetically from withanolide natural products. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the same in proliferative diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: Leslie Gunatilaka, Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Kithsiri Wijeratne, Ya-Ming Xu, Luke Whitesell, Susan L. Lindquist
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Use of inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme a reductase as a modality in cancer therapy
Patent number: 6040334Abstract: Methods of treating various cancers, such as prostatic adenocarcinoma, with inhibitors of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG Co-A), such as lovastatin, are provided. Dosing ranges, schedules and toxicities are included.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1994Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Charles Myers, Jane Trepel, Won Ki Kang, Luke Whitesell, Len Neckers