Patents by Inventor Nicholas F. Pelz

Nicholas F. Pelz 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: 20230039309
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Zhiguo Bian, Johannes Belmar, Plamen P. Christov, Nicholas F. Pelz, Subrata Shaw, Kwangho Kim, James C. Tarr, Edward T. Olejniczak, Bin Zhao, Stephen W. Fesik
  • Patent number: 11208415
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Zhiguo Bian, Johannes Belmar, Plamen P. Christov, Nicholas F. Pelz, Subrata Shaw, Kwangho Kim, James C. Tarr, Edward T. Olejniczak, Bin Zhao, Stephen W. Fesik
  • Patent number: 10844032
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Nicholas F. Pelz, Johannes Belmar, Zhiguo Bian, Edward T. Olejniczak, Stephen W. Fesik, Brian A. Chauder
  • Publication number: 20200140447
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Zhiguo Bian, Johannes Belmar, Plamen P. Christov, Nicholas F. Pelz, Subrata Shaw, Kwangho Kim, James C. Tarr, Edward T. Olejniczak, Bin Zhao, Stephen W. Fesik
  • Patent number: 10533010
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Zhiguo Bian, Johannes Belmar, Plamen P. Christov, Nicholas F. Pelz, Subrata Shaw, Kwangho Kim, James C. Tarr, Edward T. Olejniczak, Bin Zhao, Stephen W. Fesik
  • Publication number: 20180312485
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Nicholas F. Pelz, Johannes Belmar, Zhiguo Bian, Edward T. Olejniczak, Stephen W. Fesik, Brian A. Chauder
  • Patent number: 10093640
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Nicholas F. Pelz, Johannes Belmar, Zhiguo Bian, Edward T. Olejniczak, Stephen W. Fesik, Brian A. Chauder
  • Publication number: 20170174689
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Zhiguo Bian, Johannes Belmar, Plamen P. Christov, Nicholas F. Pelz, Subrata Shaw, Kwangho Kim, James C. Tarr, Edward T. Olejniczak, Bin Zhao, Stephen W. Fesik
  • Publication number: 20150336925
    Abstract: The present invention provides for compounds that inhibit the activity of an anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family member Myeloid cell leukemia-1 (Mcl-1) protein. The present invention also provides for pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for using compounds for treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer) characterized by the over-expression or dysregulation of Mcl-1 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Taekyu Lee, Nicholas F. Pelz, Johannes Belmar, Zhiguo Bian, Edward T. Olejniczak, Stephen W. Fesik, Brian A. Chauder
  • Patent number: 8604218
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8604205
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Publication number: 20130012543
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: John W. LAMPE, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Publication number: 20120046275
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Patent number: 8071779
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz
  • Publication number: 20080214614
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to synthetic cytoskeletal active compounds that are inhibitors of rho-associated protein kinase. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention is additionally directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with cytoskeletal reorganization. In one embodiment of the invention, the method treats increased intraocular pressure, such as primary open-angle glaucoma. The method comprises administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cytoskeletal active compound of Formula I or Formula II, wherein said amount is effective to influence the actomyosin interactions, for example by leading to cellular relaxation and alterations in cell-substratum adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: John W. Lampe, Paul S. Watson, David J. Slade, Ward M. Peterson, Christopher S. Crean, Jason L. Vittitow, Jonathan Bryan DeCamp, Nicholas F. Pelz