Patents by Inventor M. James Nichols

M. James Nichols 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: 20220143202
    Abstract: The invention features compounds (e.g., macrocyclic compounds) capable of modulating biological processes, for example through binding to a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein (e.g., a eukaryotic target protein such as a mammalian target protein or a fungal target protein or a prokaryotic target protein such as a bacterial target protein). These compounds bind endogenous intracellular presenter proteins, such as the FKBPs or cyclophilins, and the resulting binary complexes selectively bind and modulate the activity of intracellular target proteins. Formation of a tripartite complex among the presenter protein, the compound, and the target protein is driven by both protein-compound and protein-protein interactions, and both are required for modulation of the targeted protein's activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Gregory Lawrence VERDINE, M. James NICHOLS, Dylan Talbot STILES, Neville John ANTHONY, Brian Roger BOWMAN, Mathew Edward SOWA, Sharon Ann TOWNSON
  • Publication number: 20210405060
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory L. VERDINE, M. James NICHOLS, Sharon A. TOWNSON, Uddhav Kumar SHIGDEL, Seung-Joo LEE, Dylan T. STILES, Neville J. ANTHONY
  • Patent number: 10948495
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Revolution Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Verdine, M. James Nichols, Sharon A. Townson, Uddhav Kumar Shigdel, Seung-Joo Lee, Dylan T. Stiles, Neville J. Anthony
  • Patent number: 10466249
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Revolution Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Verdine, M. James Nichols, Sharon A. Townson, Uddhav Kumar Shigdel, Seung-Joo Lee, Dylan T. Stiles, Neville J. Anthony
  • Publication number: 20180318434
    Abstract: The invention features compounds (e.g., macrocyclic compounds) capable of modulating biological processes, for example through binding to a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein (e.g., a eukaryotic target protein such as a mammalian target protein or a fungal target protein or a prokaryotic target protein such as a bacterial target protein). These compounds bind endogenous intracellular presenter proteins, such as the FKBPs or cyclophilins, and the resulting binary complexes selectively bind and modulate the activity of intracellular target proteins. Formation of a tripartite complex among the presenter protein, the compound, and the target protein is driven by both protein-compound and protein-protein interactions, and both are required for modulation of the targeted protein's activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory Lawrence Verdine, M. James Nichols, Dylan Talbot Stiles, Neville John Anthony, Brian Roger Bowman, Mathew Edward Sowa, Sharon Ann Townson
  • Publication number: 20180259535
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory L. VERDINE, M. James NICHOLS, Sharon A. TOWNSON, Uddhav Kumar SHIGDEL, Seung-Joo LEE, Dylan T. STILES, Neville J. ANTHONY
  • Publication number: 20180252726
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory L. VERDINE, M. James NICHOLS, Sharon A. TOWNSON, Uddhav Kumar SHIGDEL, Seung-Joo LEE, Dylan T. STILES, Neville J. ANTHONY
  • Patent number: 9989535
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Warp Drive Bio, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory L. Verdine, M. James Nichols, Sharon A. Townson, Uddhav Kumar Shigdel, Seung-Joo Lee, Dylan T. Stiles, Neville J. Anthony
  • Publication number: 20170097359
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and reagents useful for analyzing protein-protein interfaces such as interfaces between a presenter protein (e.g., a member of the FKBP family, a member of the cyclophilin family, or PIN1) and a target protein. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are intracellular proteins. In some embodiments, the target and/or presenter proteins are mammalian proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory L. VERDINE, M. James NICHOLS, Sharon A. TOWNSON, Uddhav Kumar SHIGDEL, Seung-Joo LEE, Dylan T. STILES, Neville J. ANTHONY
  • Publication number: 20120322746
    Abstract: The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. The compositions include a corticosteroid in combination with a non-steroidal immunophilin-dependent immunosuppressant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Zalicus, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Chappell, M. James Nichols, Daniel S. Grau
  • Patent number: 8258153
    Abstract: The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. The compositions include a corticosteroid in combination with a non-steroidal immunophilin-dependent immunosuppressant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Zalicus, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Chappell, M. James Nichols, Daniel S. Grau
  • Publication number: 20120077756
    Abstract: The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. The compositions include a corticosteroid in combination with a non-steroidal immunophilin-dependent immunosuppressant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Zalicus Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Chappell, M. James Nichols, Daniel S. Grau
  • Patent number: 8067433
    Abstract: The invention features methods, kits, and compositions for the treatment of ophthalmic disorders. The compositions include a corticosteroid in combination with a non-steroidal immunophilin-dependent immunosuppressant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Zalicus Inc.
    Inventors: Todd W. Chappell, M. James Nichols, Daniel S. Grau
  • Patent number: 7795310
    Abstract: The invention features compositions, methods, and kits for the treatment of metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: CombinatoRx, Inc.
    Inventors: Margaret S. Lee, Grant R. Zimmermann, Alyce L. Finelli, Daniel Grau, Curtis Keith, M. James Nichols
  • Publication number: 20080280862
    Abstract: The invention features methods, compositions, and kits for the treatment of pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Cermak, Maura T. Brescia, Christine Bunt, M. James Nichols
  • Publication number: 20080242646
    Abstract: The invention features methods, compositions, and kits for split dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment musculoskeletal disorders, periodontal disease, and immunoinflammatory disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Jan N. Lessem, Alexis Borisy, Daniel S. Grau, M. James Nichols
  • Publication number: 20040229849
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering an SSRI or analog or metabolite thereof and, optionally, a corticosteroid or other compound to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing an SSRI or analog or metabolite thereof and a corticosteroid or other compound for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Brendan Smith, Jason Fong, Benjamin A. Auspitz, M. James Nichols, Curtis Keith, Grant R. Zimmermann, Bradley B. Brasher, Noah Sachs, Todd W. Chappell
  • Publication number: 20040220153
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, an immunoinflammatory disorder by administering an SSRI or analog or metabolite thereof and, optionally, a corticosteroid or other compound to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing an SSRI or analog or metabolite thereof and a corticosteroid or other compound for the treatment or prevention of an immunoinflammatory disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Edward Roydon Jost-Price, Palaniyandi Manivasakam, Brendan Smith, Jason Fong, Benjamin A. Auspitz, M. James Nichols, Curtis Keith, Grant R. Zimmermann, Bradley B. Brasher, Noah Sachs, Todd W. Chappell
  • Publication number: 20040157837
    Abstract: The invention features methods and compositions for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk for developing, a fungal infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: George N. Serbedzija, Lisa M. Johansen, Todd W. Chappell, Curtis Keith, Grant R. Zimmermann, M. James Nichols, Benjamin A. Auspitz
  • Publication number: 20040116407
    Abstract: The invention features a method for treating a patient having a cancer or other neoplasm by administering to the patient two compounds simultaneously or within 14 days of each other in amounts sufficient to treat the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Alexis Borisy, Curtis Keith, Michael A. Foley, Brent R. Stockwell, Debra A. Gaw, M. James Nichols, Margaret S. Lee