Patents by Inventor May Mak

May Mak 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: 20070161580
    Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating cancer by blocking the migration, metastasis of cancer cells, growth of cancers wherein the cancers comprise breast cancer, leukocyte cancer, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, brain cancer, leukemia cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, CNS cancer, melanoma cancer, renal cancer or cervix cancer. This invention provides uses of compositions comprising a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, comprising at least two side groups selected from the group consisting of angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal sapogenin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or other sapongenin backbones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20060263458
    Abstract: This invention provides a process of producing extract comprises growth-stimulation components from husks, kernels, leaves, fruit-stems, branches, stems, roots, seed's shells and barks and their applications. A use of composition comprising the extract from the husks, kernels, leaves, fruit-stems, branches, stems, roots, seed's shells and barks of Wenguanguo for stimulating the cell aactivities comprising growth-stimulation by administering an appropriate amount of the above composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: May Mak, Pui-Kwong Chan
  • Publication number: 20060122129
    Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, comprising at least two side groups selected from the group consisting of: angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin backbone. This invention provides a composition for inhibiting tumor cell growth, comprising an appropriate amount of a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, wherein the triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin comprises any two side groups selected from the group consisting of: angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin backbone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2005
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20060111310
    Abstract: This invention provides a compound comprising a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, comprising at least two side groups selected from the group consisting of: angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin backbone. This invention provides a composition for inhibiting tumor cell growth, comprising an appropriate amount of a triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin, wherein the triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin comprises any two side groups selected from the group consisting of: angeloyl groups, tigloyl groups and senecioyl groups, wherein the side groups are attached to carbon 21, 22 or/and 28 of triterpenoidal saponin, triterpenoid, triterpenoidal compound or sapongenin backbone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20050276872
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions, methods and process of producing extracts and pure compounds from Xanthoceras sorbifolia. The extract comprises saponins and other constituents including alkaloids, coumarins, saccharides, proteins, polysaccharides, glycosides, tannins, acid, flavonoids and others. The composition can be used for treating cancer and other conditions, such as arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, arteriosclerosis, Raynaud's syndrome, angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, coronary heart disease, headache, kidney disorder, and impotence; for improving cerebral functions; or for curing enuresis, frequent micturition, urinary incontinence, dementia, weak intelligence and Alzheimer's disease, autism, brain trauma, Parkinson's, cerebral dysfunctions, and treating arthritis, rheumatism, poor circulation, arteriosclerosis, Raynaud's syndrome, angina pectoris, cardiac disorder, headache, dizziness, kidney disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20050277601
    Abstract: Novel compounds such as compounds designated herein as Xanifolia-Y or -Y3, -Y1, -Y2, -Y8, -Y9 and -Y10 are disclosed. These compounds have anticancer activity. The compounds of the present invention are obtainable from plants in the sapindaceae family, such as Xanthoceras sorbifolia, or other natural sources or products. The compounds of the present invention may also be synthesized chemically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang
  • Publication number: 20050245470
    Abstract: Novel compounds such as compounds designated herein as Y or Y3, Y1, Y2, Y8, Y9 and Y10 are disclosed. These compounds have anticancer activity. The compounds of the present invention are obtainable from plants in the sapindaceae family, such as Xanthoceras sorbifolia, or other natural sources or products. The compounds of the present invention may also be synthesized chemically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Pui-Kwong Chan, May Mak, Yun Wang