Patents by Inventor Nick A. Paras

Nick A. Paras 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: 20240199604
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds, and methods of using those compounds to treat neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Stanley B. Prusiner, Nick A. Paras, Jay Conrad, Ny Sin, Sandeep Raikar, Mark Vander Wal, Jean-Marc M. Grandjean, Shigeo Yamanoi, Masahiro Inoue, Shimpei Hirano, Masatoshi Honzumi, Koji Sasaki, Yamato Suzuki, Atsushi Tengeiji, Daniel R. Southworth, Darren Hutt, Jacob I. Ayers, Steven H. Olson, Cuong Quoc Ly, John West, Gregory E. Merz, Helene Viart, Osamu Iwamoto
  • Publication number: 20240201205
    Abstract: A method for detecting a neurological disease the method comprising isolating brain tissue from its natural environment, contacting the brain tissue with a labeled molecule which binds to multiple sites of stacked proteins associated with neurodegenerative disease, determining the binding of the labeled molecule; and thereby determining a neurodegenerative disease associated with the brain tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Stanley B. Prusiner, Nick A. Paras, Jay Conrad, Ny Sin, Sandeep Raikar, Mark Vander Wal, Jean-Marc M. Grandjean, Shigeo Yamanoi, Masahiro Inoue, Shimpei Hirano, Masatoshi Honzumi, Osamu Iwamoto, Koji Sasaki, Yamato Suzuki, Atsushi Tengeiji, Daniel R. Southworth, Darren Hutt, Jacob I. Ayers, Steven H. Olson, Cuong Quoc Ly, John West, Gregory E. Merz, Helene Viart
  • Publication number: 20240197682
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting propagation of protein misfolding associated with a neurological disease, is carried out by contacting an environment populated with a propagating amyloid conformation of a protein (prion) associated with a neurological disease with molecules which binds multiple adjacent sites of the protein assemblies and allowing the molecules to bind multiple cites of the protein assemblies; and thereby impeding propagation of the disease-associated conformation of the protein in the environment. Drug/prion complexes are formed and uses of the drugs in detection and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Stanley B. Prusiner, Nick A. Paras, Jay Conrad, Ny Sin, Sandeep Raikar, Mark Vander Wal, Jean-Marc M. Grandjean, Shigeo Yamanoi, Masahiro Inoue, Shimpei Hirano, Masatoshi Honzumi, Osamu Iwamoto, Koji Sasaki, Yamato Suzuki, Atsushi Tengeiji, Daniel R. Southworth, Darren Hutt, Jacob I. Ayers, Steven H. Olson, Cuong Quoc Ly, John West, Gregory E. Merz, Helene Viart
  • Publication number: 20230271981
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: BRIAN S. LUCAS, NICK A. PARAS
  • Patent number: 11685747
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventor: Nick A. Paras
  • Publication number: 20230089221
    Abstract: An assay is disclosed based on the successful transmission of DLB, and to a much lesser extent PD, to cultured HEK cells expressing the A53T and E46K point mutation. DLB prion activity was achieved by treatment of brain homogenates with detergent extraction and limited proteolysis followed by polyoxometalate precipitation of the prions. The results show the MSA strain of ?-synuclein prions differs from those causing PD and DLB. Manipulating dominant negative inhibition of ?-synuclein prions has created a new approach to identifying novel prions and deciphering the features of their multiplication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Stanley B. Prusiner, Jacob I. Ayers, Nick A. Paras
  • Publication number: 20210040120
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Brian S. LUCAS, Nick A. PARAS
  • Patent number: 10836779
    Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Brown, Yunxiao Li, Mike Elias Lizarzaburu, Brian S. Lucas, Nick A. Paras, Joshua Taygerly, Marc Vimolratana, Xianghong Wang, Ming Yu, Manuel Zancanella, Liusheng Zhu, Ana Gonzalez Buenrostro, Zhihong Li
  • Publication number: 20200062780
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. BROWN, Yunxiao LI, Mike Elias LIZARZABURU, Brian S. LUCAS, Nick A. PARAS, Joshua TAYGERLY, Marc VIMOLRATANA, Xianghong WANG, Ming YU, Manuel ZANCANELLA, Liusheng ZHU, Ana GONZALEZ BUENROSTRO, Zhihong LI
  • Patent number: 10494381
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Brown, Mike Elias Lizarzaburu, Nick A. Paras, Joshua Taygerly, Marc Vimolratana, Xianghong Wang
  • Publication number: 20190023720
    Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. BROWN, Yunxiao LI, Mike Elias LIZARZABURU, Brian S, LUCAS, Nick A. PARAS, Joshua TAYGERLY, Marc VIMOLRATANA, Xianghong WANG, Ming YU, Manuel ZANCANELLA, Liusheng ZHU, Ana GONZALEZ BUENROSTRO, Zhihong LI
  • Publication number: 20190016736
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful intermediates that may used to synthesize myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors. Also provided are Mcl-1 inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. BROWN, Yunxiao LI, Mike Elias LIZARZABURU, Brian S. LUCAS, Nick A. PARAS, Joshua TAYGERLY, Marc VIMOLRATANA, Xianghong WANG, Ming YU, Manuel ZANCANELLA, Liusheng ZHU, Ana GONZALEZ BUENROSTRO, Zhihong LI
  • Patent number: 10100063
    Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. Brown, Yunxiao Li, Mike Elias Lizarzaburu, Brian S. Lucas, Nick A. Paras, Joshua Taygerly, Marc Vimolratana, Xianghong Wang, Ming Yu, Manuel Zancanella, Liusheng Zhu, Ana Gonzalez Buenrostro, Zhihong Li
  • Publication number: 20170088560
    Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Sean P. BROWN, Yunxiao LI, Mike Elias LIZARZABURU, Brian S. LUCAS, Nick A. PARAS, Joshua TAYGERLY, Marc VIMOLRATANA, Xianghong WANG, Ming YU, Manuel ZANCANELLA, Liusheng ZHU, Ana GONZALEZ BUENROSTRO, Zhihong LI
  • Patent number: 9296698
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein ring A, B1, B2, B3, L, R1, R4, R5 and m of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula I, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Cheng, Timothy Powers, Kate Ashton, James Brown, Scott Harried, Stephen A. Hitchcock, Ted Judd, Patricia Lopez, Thomas Nixey, Nick A. Paras, Steve F. Poon, David J. St. Jean, Jr., Qiufen Xue, Wenge Zhong
  • Publication number: 20160068545
    Abstract: Provided herein are myeloid cell leukemia 1 protein (Mcl-1) inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases or conditions, such as cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean P. BROWN, Yunxiao LI, Mike Elias LIZARZABURU, Brian S. Lucas, Nick A. Paras, Joshua Taygerly, Marc VIMOLRATANA, Xianghong Wang, Ming Yu, Manuel ZANCANELLA, Liusheng Zhu, Ana GONZALEZ BUENROSTRO, Zhihong LI
  • Patent number: 8883782
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, R2, R7, X and Y of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease, cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula I, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Yuan Cheng, Ryan White, Albert Amegadzie, James Brown, Alan C. Cheng, Erin F. Dimauro, Thomas Dineen, Oleg Epstein, Vijay Keshav Gore, Jason Brooks Human, Ted Judd, Charles Kreiman, Qingyian Liu, Patricia Lopez, Vu Van Ma, Isaac Marx, Ana Minatti, Hanh Nho Nguyen, Nick A. Paras, Vinod F. Patel, Wenyuan Qian, Matthew Weiss, Qiufen Xue, Xiao Mei Zheng, Wenge Zhong
  • Patent number: 8822485
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I, wherein ring A, B1, B2, B3, L, R1, R4, ring Z, m and p of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula I, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Nick A. Paras, Yuan Cheng, Timothy Powers, James Brown, Stephen A. Hitchcock, Ted Judd, Patricia Lopez, Qiufen Xue, Bryant Yang
  • Patent number: 8735384
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula (I); wherein ring A, B1, B2, B3, L, R1, R2, ring Z, m and n of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease (AD), cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula (I), intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Nick A. Paras, James Brown, Yuan Cheng, Stephen A. Hitchcock, Ted Judd, Patricia Lopez, Ana Elena Minatti, Thomas Nixey, Timothy Powers, Christopher M. Tegley, Qiufen Xue, Bryant Yang, Wenge Zhong
  • Publication number: 20140045828
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a new class of compounds useful for the modulation of Beta-secretase enzyme activity and for the treatment of Beta-secretase mediated diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related conditions. In one embodiment, the compounds have a general Formula I wherein A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, R2, R7, X, Y and Z of Formula I are defined herein. The invention also includes use of these compounds in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment, prophylactic or therapeutic, of disorders and conditions related to the activity of beta-secretase protein. Such disorders include, for example, Alzheimer's Disease, cognitive deficits, cognitive impairment, schizophrenia and other central nervous system conditions related to and/or caused by the formation and/or deposition of plaque on the brain. The invention also comprises further embodiments of Formula I, intermediates and processes useful for the preparation of compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Jian CHEN, Wenge ZHONG, Bryant YANG, Wenyuan QIAN, Patricia LOPEZ, Ryan WHITE, Matthew WEISS, Tedd JUDD, Timothy POWERS, Yuan CHENG, Thomas DINEEN, Oleg EPSTEIN, Jason HUMAN, Jonathan D. LOW, Isaac E. MARX, Ana Elena MINATTI, Michele POTASHMAN, Nick A. PARAS, Qingyian LIU