Patents by Inventor Martha J. Whitehouse

Martha J. Whitehouse 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: 20180221446
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of said patient a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF of any of SEQ ID NOS: 1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20160120943
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of said patient a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF of any of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 9149507
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of said patient a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF-9 of SEQ ID NO:13, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. The invention is also directed to a method for inducing angiogenesis in the heart of a patient, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of a human patient in need of coronary angiogenesis a therapeutically effective amount of a recombinant FGF-9 of SEQ ID NO:13, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Dignostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20140142038
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of said patient a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF of any of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 8618052
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of a human patient in need of treatment for coronary artery disease a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF-5 of SEQ ID NO:9, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. The invention is also directed to a method for inducing angiogenesis in the heart of a patient, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of a human patient in need of coronary angiogenesis a therapeutically effective amount of a recombinant FGF-5 of SEQ ID NO:9, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 8415301
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods of reducing decompensation through acute intervention including in subjects afflicted with acute decompensated heart failure. Particularly, the disclosure provides methods for treating acute cardiac decompensation by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of relaxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Corthera, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Unemori, Sam L Teichman, Gad Cotter, Dennis R Stewart, Martha J Whitehouse
  • Patent number: 8372809
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods of reducing decompensation through acute intervention including in subjects afflicted with acute decompensated heart failure. Particularly, the disclosure provides methods for treating acute cardiac decompensation by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of relaxin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Corthera, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Unemori, Sam L Teichman, Gad Cotter, Dennis R Stewart, Martha J Whitehouse
  • Publication number: 20120165245
    Abstract: The present invention provides a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into at least one coronary vessel of said patient a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF of any of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20120040903
    Abstract: The disclosure pertains to methods of reducing decompensation through acute intervention including in subjects afflicted with acute decompensated heart failure. Particularly, the disclosure provides methods for treating acute cardiac decompensation by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of relaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Elaine Unemori, Sam L. Teichman, Gad Cotter, Dennis R. Stewart, Martha J. Whitehouse
  • Publication number: 20110144019
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for treating human subjects afflicted with chronic heart failure. The methods described herein employ administration of relaxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Elaine Unemori, Sam L. Teichman, Thomas Dschietzig, Dennis R. Stewart, Martha J. Whitehouse
  • Patent number: 7858584
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Typically, the angiogenically effective dose comprises 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of an FGF of any one of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14 or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20090170776
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Typically, the angiogenically effective dose comprises 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of an FGF of any one of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14 or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 7511019
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Typically, the angiogenically effective dose comprises 0.2 ?g/kg to 36 ?g/kg of an FGF of any one of SEQ ID NOS:1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14 or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc.
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Patent number: 7112560
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose composition comprising 0.2 ?g/kg to 48 ?g/kg of an FGF-2 of SEQ ID NO: 2, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into one or more coronary vessels or a peripheral vein of a human patient in need of treatment for coronary artery disease a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF-2, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. The single unit dose composition of the present invention provides an angiogenic effect in a human CAD patient that lasts 2 months before re-treatment is required. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of administration which optimizes patient's safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventor: Martha J. Whitehouse
  • Publication number: 20030191093
    Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising an active vitamin D compound in emulsion pre-concentrate formulations, as well as emulsions and sub-micron droplet emulsions produced therefrom. The compositions comprise a lipophilic phase component, one or more surfactants, and an active vitamin D compound. The compositions may optionally further comprise a hydrophilic phase component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Applicant: Novacea, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew X. Chen, Jun Fan, Xi-Yun Yu, Martha J. Whitehouse
  • Publication number: 20020165160
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose comprising 0.2 &mgr;g/kg to 36 &mgr;g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Typically, the angiogenically effective dose comprises 0.2 &mgr;g/kg to 36 &mgr;g/kg of an FGF of any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-3, 5, 8-10, or 12-14 or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2002
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Chiron Corporation
    Inventor: Martha J. Whitehouse
  • Patent number: 6451303
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose comprising 0.2 &mgr;g/kg to 36 &mgr;g/kg of a recombinant FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an angiogenically effective dose of an FGF or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Typically, the angiogenically effective dose comprises 0.2 &mgr;g/kg to 36 &mgr;g/kg of an FGF of any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-3, 5, 8-10 or 12-14 or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Martha J. Whitehouse, W. Michael Kavanaugh
  • Publication number: 20020072489
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects. In particular, in one aspect, the present invention is directed to a unit dose composition comprising 0.2 &mgr;g/kg to 48 &mgr;g/kg of an FGF-2 of SEQ ID NO: 2, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method for treating a human patient for coronary artery disease, comprising administering into one or more coronary vessels or a peripheral vein of a human patient in need of treatment for coronary artery disease a safe and angiogenically effective dose of a recombinant FGF-2, or an angiogenically active fragment or mutein thereof. The single unit dose composition of the present invention provides an angiogenic effect in a human CAD patient that lasts 2 months before re-treatment is required. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a method of administration which optimizes patient's safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventor: Martha J. Whitehouse