Patents by Inventor Marvin X. Xu

Marvin X. Xu 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: 20220227750
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of preventing and/or reducing the risk or severity of an allergic reaction in an individual. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for prevention and/or reduction in the risk or severity of anaphylaxis. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3. In some cases, the small molecule comprises N-(1?,2-dihydroxy-1,2?-binaphthalen-4?-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicants: Baylor College of Medicine, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Servic
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Josh Milner, Claire Elizabeth Bocchini
  • Patent number: 11161831
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Thomas Kristian Eckols
  • Publication number: 20200331880
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Thomas Kristian Eckols
  • Patent number: 10676455
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Thomas Kristian Eckols
  • Patent number: 10112933
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reducing the risk of fibrosis in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of the risk of fibrosis. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Sandeep K. Agarwal, Mesias Pedroza
  • Publication number: 20150051233
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reducing the risk of fibrosis in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction of the risk of fibrosis. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Sandeep K. Agarwal, Mesias Pedroza
  • Publication number: 20150031714
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of preventing and/or reducing the risk or severity of an allergic reaction in an individual. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for prevention and/or reduction in the risk or severity of anaphylaxis. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3. In some cases, the small molecule comprises N-(1?,2-dihydroxy-1,2?-binaphthalen-4?-yl)-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Josh Milner
  • Publication number: 20150024032
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating, preventing, and/or reduce the risk or severity of a condition selected from the group consisting of muscle wasting, muscle weakness, cachexia, and a combination thereof in an individual in need thereof. In some embodiments, particular small molecules are employed for treatment, prevention, and/or reduction in the risk of muscle wasting. In at least particular cases, the small molecules are inhibitors of STAT3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: David J. Tweardy, Moses M. Kasembeli, Marvin X. Xu, Thomas Kristian Eckols