Patents by Inventor Munekazu Kanda

Munekazu Kanda 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
  • 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