Patents by Inventor Masaru Tsuboi

Masaru Tsuboi 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: 20160273016
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi UEDA, Yoko WATAMOTO, Masaru TSUBOI, Munekazu KANDA, Tomoji HIGAKI, Mitsunori MATSUDA
  • Patent number: 9371361
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20150225453
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi UEDA, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 8445634
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 8426556
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20120225830
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi UEDA, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20120225829
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: ASTELLAS PHARMA INC.
    Inventors: Satoshi UEDA, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 7611724
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion. Also provided are crystalline forms of FR901228, e.g., type A and type B crystalline forms of FR901228.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 7608280
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion. Also provided are crystalline forms of FR901228, e.g., type A and type B crystalline forms of FR901228.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20090264343
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20090264617
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20090156785
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi UEDA, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20080227975
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Astellas Pharma Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 7396665
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Astellas Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 6825003
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cyclic lipopeptide acylase which may effectively deacylate the acyl side chain of a cyclic lipopeptide compound, specifically FR901379 Substance or its analog thereof shown by the following general formula [I], and a process for production of a cyclic peptide compound which comprises the use of said acylase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Miho Tanaka, Masami Ezaki, Kazutoshi Sakamoto, Seiji Hashimoto, Nobutaka Oohata, Masaru Tsuboi, Michio Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20030186388
    Abstract: Depsipeptides and congeners thereof are disclosed having structure (I), wherein m, n, p, q, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. These compounds, including FR901228, have activity as, for example, immunosuppressants, as well as for the prevention or treatment of patients suffering or at risk of suffering from inflammatory, autoimmune or immune system-related diseases including graft-versus-host disease and enhancement of graft/tissue survival following transplant. Also provided are methods for inhibiting lymphocyte activation, proliferation, and/or suppression of IL-2 secretion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Yoko Watamoto, Masaru Tsuboi, Munekazu Kanda, Tomoji Higaki, Mitsunori Matsuda
  • Patent number: 6573084
    Abstract: There is provided a cyclic lipopeptide acylase which is capable of deacylating the acyl side chain of a cyclic lipopeptide compound, e.g. Substance FR901379 or its analog, of the following general formula [I] with effectiveness as well a method of producing a cyclic peptide compound which comprises using the acylase. [wherein R1 is acyl; R2 is hydroxy or acyloxy; R3 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R5 is hydrogen or hydroxysulfonyloxy; and R6 is hydrogen or carbamoyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Miho Tanaka, Masami Ezaki, Kazutoshi Sakamoto, Seiji Hashimoto, Nobutaka Oohata, Masaru Tsuboi, Michio Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6537789
    Abstract: There is provided a cyclic lipopeptide acylase which is capable of deacylating the acyl side chain of a cyclic lipopeptide compound, e.g. Substance FR901379 or its analog, of the following general formula [I] with effectiveness as well a method of producing a cyclic peptide compound which comprises using the acylase. [wherein R1 is acyl; R2 is hydroxy or acyloxy; R3 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or hydroxy; R5 is hydrogen or hydroxysulfonyloxy; and R6 is hydrogen or carbamoyl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Miho Tanaka, Masami Ezaki, Kazutoshi Sakamoto, Seiji Hashimoto, Nobutaka Oohata, Masaru Tsuboi, Michio Yamashita
  • Publication number: 20020115133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cyclic lipopeptide acylase which may effectively deacylate the acyl side chain of a cyclic lipopeptide compound, specifically FR901379 Substance or its analog thereof shown by the following general formula [I], and a process for production of a cyclic peptide compound which comprises the use of said acylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Applicant: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Satoshi Ueda, Miho Tanaka, Masami Ezaki, Kazutoshi Sakamoto, Seiji Hashimoto, Nobutaka Oohata, Masaru Tsuboi, Michio Yamashita
  • Patent number: 6423530
    Abstract: A process for producing a compound of the general formula (I): (wherein R1 represents hydrogen, a lower alkanoyl group or a lower alkyl group; R2 and R3 each represents hydrogen or a lower alkanoyl group) characterized in that a compound of the general formula (II): (wherein R1, R2 and R3 are respectively as defined above) is reacted with a culture of a strain of microorganism belonging to the genus Fusarium or its cells harvested by filtering the broth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Assignee: Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masaru Tsuboi, Shiho Shimizu, Michio Yamashita, Yasuhisa Tsurumi, Seiji Hashimoto