Patents by Inventor Michael Bech Jensen

Michael Bech Jensen 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: 20130017184
    Abstract: The invention relates to chemically as well as physically stable compositions comprising Factor VII or a Factor VII-related polypeptide such that these compositions can be stored, handled and used at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: NOVO NORDISK HEALTHCARE A/G
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Patent number: 8318904
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions stabilized against chemical and/or physical degradation containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome. The main embodiment is represented by a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.01 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; and at least one stabilizing agent (iii) comprising a —C(?N—Z1—R1)—NH—Z2—R2 motif, e.g. benzamidine compounds and guanidine compounds such as arginine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Klarskov Petersen, Andrew Neil Bowler
  • Patent number: 8299029
    Abstract: The invention relates to chemically as well as physically stable compositions comprising Factor VII or a Factor VII-related polypeptide such that these compositions can be stored, handled and used at room temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20120004176
    Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprising (i) a factor VII polypeptide, (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 8.0; (iii) an agent selected from the list of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof; wherein the concentration of (iii) is at least 15 mM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20120003206
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions stabilised against chemical and/or physical degradation containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome. The main embodiment is represented by a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.01 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; and at least one stabilising agent (iii) comprising a —C(?N—Z1—R1)—NH—Z2—R2 motif, e.g. benzamidine compounds and guanidine compounds such as arginine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk HealthCare A/G
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Klarskov Petersen, Andrew Neil Bowler
  • Patent number: 8026214
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions stabilised against chemical and/or physical degradation containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome. The main embodiment is represented by a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.01 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; and at least one stabilising agent (iii) comprising a —C(?N—Z1—R1)—NH—Z2—R2 motif, e.g. benzamidine compounds and guanidine compounds such as arginine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Klarskov Petersen, Andrew Neil Bowler
  • Patent number: 8022031
    Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprising (i) a factor VII polypeptide, (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 8.0; (iii) an agent selected from the list of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof; wherein the concentration of (iii) is at least 15 mM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care A/G
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20110104142
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising a Factor VII polypeptide (i) functionalised with one or more polyethylene glycol (PEG) moieties, said PEG moieties having a molecular weight of at least 300 Da; a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 5.0 to about 9.0; and at least one aromatic preservative (iii) in a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Christian Rischel, Anders Dybdal, Michael Bech Jensen
  • Publication number: 20100294677
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least 10 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 5.0 to about 9.0; at least one aromatic preservative (iii) in a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL; and at least one antioxidant (iv) in a concentration of at least 0.1 mg/mL; the composition optionally comprising further components, with the proviso that none of such further components are Factor VII polypeptide stabilizing agents selected from (a) metal-containing agents, wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of first transition series metals of oxidation state +II, except zinc; and (b) stabilising agent comprising a —C(?N—Z1-R1)-NH—Z2-R2 motif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Christian Rischel, Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Dybdal Nielsen
  • Patent number: 7790852
    Abstract: The invention concerns a liquid aqueous composition comprising (i) a factor VII polypeptide, (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; (iii) an agent selected from the group consisting of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof; wherein the concentration of (iii) is less than 15 mM; and (iv) An ionic strength modifying agent; wherein the ionic strength of the composition is at least 200 mM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care A/G
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20100166730
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome, e.g., bleeding disorders, including those caused by clotting Factor deficiencies (e.g. haemophilia A, haemophilia B, coagulation Factor VII deficiency); by thrombocytopenia or von Willebrand's disease, or by clotting Factor inhibitors, and intra cerebral haemorrhage, or excessive bleeding from any cause. The preparations may also be administered to patients in association with surgery or other trauma or to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy. More particularly, the invention relates to liquid compositions stabilised against chemical and/or physical degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk Health Care A/G
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Troels Kornfelt, Kristen Kramer Jacobsen
  • Patent number: 7732405
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions stabilized against chemical and/or physical degradation containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome. The main embodiment is represented by a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.01 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; and at least one stabilizing agent (iii) comprising a —C(?N-Z1-R1)—NH-Z2-R2 motif, e.g. benzamidine compounds and guanidine compounds such as arginine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Klarskov Petersen, Andrew Neil Bowler
  • Publication number: 20100056453
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical compositions stabilised against chemical and/or physical degradation containing Factor VII polypeptides, and methods for preparing and using such compositions, as well as vials containing such compositions, and the use of such compositions in the treatment of a Factor VII-responsive syndrome. The main embodiment is represented by a liquid, aqueous pharmaceutical composition comprising at least 0.01 mg/mL of a Factor VII polypeptide (i); a buffering agent (ii) suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; and at least one stabilising agent (iii) comprising a —C(?N—Z1—R1)—NH—Z2—R2 motif, e.g. benzamidine compounds and guanidine compounds such as arginine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk HealthCare A/G
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Anders Klarskov Petersen, Andrew Neil Bowler
  • Publication number: 20090181895
    Abstract: The invention relates to chemically as well as physically stable kits and compositions comprising polypeptides, in particular Factor VII or Factor VII-related polypeptides, such that these compositions can be stored, handled and used at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20090111751
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing a protein inhibitor from a liquid pharmaceutical preparation, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a sealed container comprising an initial liquid pharmaceutical preparation comprising (i) a protein belonging to the group of serine proteases/Vitamin K-dependent proteins and (ii) a non-metallic inhibitor for said protein; (b) contacting said pharmaceutical preparation with a solid phase polymeric material capable of retaining at least a substantial portion of said inhibitor; and (c) separating said liquid pharmaceutical preparation from said solid phase polymeric material so as to obtain a resulting liquid pharmaceutical preparation having a reduced concentration of said inhibitor compared to the initial liquid pharmaceutical preparation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk Health Care AG
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Ulrik Nosted, Karen Pilgaard
  • Publication number: 20080227715
    Abstract: The invention concerns a liquid aqueous composition comprising (i) a factor VII polypeptide, (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 9.0; (iii) an agent selected from the group consisting of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof; wherein the concentration of (iii) is less than 15 mM; and (iv) An ionic strength modifying agent; wherein the ionic strength of the composition is at least 200 mM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Novo Nordisk HealthCare A/G
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20040248793
    Abstract: The invention relates to chemically as well as physically stable compositions comprising Factor VII or a Factor VII-related polypeptide such that these compositions can be stored, handled and used at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Bech Jensen, Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20040043933
    Abstract: The invention provides a liquid, aqueous composition, comprising (i) a modified factor VII polypeptide; (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 8.0; (iii) an antioxidant; and (iv) an agent selected from the list of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt
  • Publication number: 20040037893
    Abstract: A liquid aqueous composition comprising (i) a factor VII polypeptide, (ii) an agent suitable for keeping pH in the range of from about 4.0 to about 8.0; (iii) an agent selected from the list of: a calcium salt, a magnesium salt, or a mixture thereof; wherein the concentration of (iii) is at least 15 mM.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Birthe Lykkegaard Hansen, Michael Bech Jensen, Troels Kornfelt