Patents by Inventor M. Melina Soares

M. Melina Soares 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).

  • Compositions and Methods Comprising Phosphatidylethanolamine-Binding Peptide Derivatives
    Publication number: 20120164071
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Jin He
  • Methods For Treating Diseases and HCV Using Antibodies To Aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20120064037
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Combinations kits and methods for treating viral infections using antibodies and immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Patent number: 7906115
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Methods, combinations and kits for treating viral infections using immunoconjugates and antibodies to aminophospholipids
    Patent number: 7790159
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Compositions and methods for treating viral infections using antibodies and immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Patent number: 7611704
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Compositions comprising phosphatidylethanolamine-binding peptides linked to anti-viral agents
    Patent number: 7511124
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Jin He
  • Methods and compositions for treating viral infections using antibodies and immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Patent number: 7455833
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Anti-viral treatment methods using phosphatidylethanolamine-binding peptides linked to anti-viral agents
    Patent number: 7384909
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Jin He
  • Anti-viral treatment methods using phosphatidylethanolamine-binding peptide derivatives
    Patent number: 7378386
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Jin He
  • Anti-viral treatment methods using phosphatidylethanolamine-binding peptide derivatives
    Publication number: 20040214764
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Jin He
  • Methods for treating viral infections using immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20040213779
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Compositions for treating viral infections using immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20040161429
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycinbased compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Methods for treating viral infections using antibodies to aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20040131610
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Combinations and kits for treating viral infections using antibodies to aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20040131621
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran
  • Combinations and kits for treating viral infections using immunoconjugates to aminophospholipids
    Publication number: 20040131622
    Abstract: Disclosed are surprising discoveries concerning the role of anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids in tumor vasculature and in viral entry and spread, and compositions and methods for utilizing these findings in the treatment of cancer and viral infections. Also disclosed are advantageous antibody, immunoconjugate and duramycin-based compositions and combinations that bind and inhibit anionic phospholipids and aminophospholipids, for use in the safe and effective treatment of cancer, viral infections and related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicants: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, M. Melina Soares, Sophia Ran