Patents by Inventor Michael A. Brownlee

Michael A. Brownlee 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: 20180193353
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic sequelae of acute hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject. This method involves administering an ROS inhibitor to the subject. In addition, methods of promoting neovascularization, inhibiting oxidation or excessive release of free fatty acids, and identifying compounds suitable for treatment or prevention of ROS-mediated injury are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Publication number: 20180071265
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic effects of hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject in need of such treatment or preventive therapy. This method involves administering a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a ROS inhibitor to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Patent number: 9737511
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic effects of hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject in need of such treatment or preventive therapy. This method involves administering a composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a ROS inhibitor to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignees: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Publication number: 20140364406
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic sequelae of acute hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject. This method involves administering an ROS inhibitor to the subject. In addition, methods of promoting neovascularization, inhibiting oxidation or excessive release of free fatty acids, and identifying compounds suitable for treatment or prevention of ROS-mediated injury are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Patent number: 8829051
    Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing pathologic sequelae of acute hyperglycemia and/or increased fatty acid flux in a subject. This method involves administering an ROS inhibitor to the subject. In addition, methods of promoting neovascularization, inhibiting oxidation or excessive release of free fatty acids, and identifying compounds suitable for treatment or prevention of ROS-mediated injury are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Gurtner, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Publication number: 20080194483
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting hyperglycemia-induced or free fatty acid-induced reactive oxygen formation in mammalian cells and mammals using the degradation product of glucagon-like peptide 1, GLP-1 (9-36) are provided. Various GLP-1 (9-36) compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Michael A. Brownlee
  • Publication number: 20080015144
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting hyperglycemia-induced or free fatty acid-induced reactive oxygen formation in mammalian cells and mammals using the degradation product of glucagon-like peptide 1, GLP-1 (9-36) are provided. Various GLP-1 (9-36) compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: ALVERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNI
    Inventor: Michael A. Brownlee
  • Publication number: 20020115724
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting protein aging. Accordingly, methods are disclosed for treating an animal to inhibit the formation of advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins with the animal by adminstering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an agent capable of reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product, whereby the subsequent cross-linking of the early glycosylation product is inhibited. Agents of the present invention comprise aminoguanidine, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony Cerami, Peter C. Ulrich, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Patent number: 6114323
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting protein aging. Accordingly, methods are disclosed for treating an animal to inhibit the formation of advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins with the animal by adminstering a pharmaceutical composition comprising an agent capable of reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product, whereby the subsequent cross-linking of the early glycosylation product is inhibited. Agents of the present invention comprise aminoguanidine, its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Anthony Cerami, Peter C. Ulrich, Michael A. Brownlee
  • Patent number: 5852009
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting protein aging. Accordingly, a composition is disclosed which comprises an agent or compound capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation end products of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. Suitable agents may contain an active nitrogen-containing group, such as a hydrazine group. Particular agents comprise aminoguanidine, .alpha.-hydrazinohistidine and mixtures thereof. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Anthony Cerami, Peter C. Ulrich, Michael A. Brownlee