Patents by Inventor Maria del Pilar Mejia

Maria del Pilar Mejia 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).

  • Description anti-mitotic agents which inhibit tubulin polymerization
    Patent number: 6350777
    Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes and benzo[b]thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described. Additional aspects described here are certain diaryl ether benzo[b]thiophene derivatives. Also described are particular analogs derived from dihydronaphthalene which have proven particularly effective. Certain new benzofuran analogs are described, as well as certain sulfur oxide benzo[b]thiophene analogs. Important compounds described herein include the first nitrogen-containing derivatives of combretastatin. These include nitro, amino and azide combrdtastatin derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignees: Baylor University, Arizona Disease Control Research Commission
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, George R. Pettit, Vani P. Mocharla, Maria del Pilar Mejia, Anupama Shirali
  • Description anti-mitotic agents which inhibit tubulin polymerization
    Publication number: 20010034454
    Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes and benzo[b]thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Applicant: BYLOR UNIVERSITY AND ARIZONA DESEASE CONTROL RESEARCH COMMISSION
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, George R. Pettit, Vani P. Mocharla, Maria del Pilar Mejia, Anupama Shirali
  • Anti-mitotic agents which inhibit tubulin polymerization
    Patent number: 6162930
    Abstract: Methoxy and ethoxy substituted 3-aroyl-2-arylbenzo[b]thiophenes and benzo[b]thiophene analogues are described for use in inhibiting tubulin polymerization. The compounds' use for treating tumor cells is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Baylor University
    Inventors: Kevin G. Pinney, George R. Pettit, Vani P. Mocharla, Maria del Pilar Mejia, Anupama Shirali