Patents by Inventor Ofer Lider

Ofer Lider 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: 20140219979
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Alexandra Zanin-Zhorov, Guy Tal, Francisco Quintana, Meirav Pisner, Ofer Lider
  • Publication number: 20100003225
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel uses for peptide p277—positions 437-460 of human heat shock protein 60 (HSP60)—in modulation of immune responses and inflammatory diseases. The invention further provides novel uses for HSP60 and p277 in the treatment or prevention of hepatic disorders. The invention discloses methods for treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including hepatic disorders, which comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising as an active ingredient an effective quantity of a molecule selected from: HSP60, p277, fragments, analogs, homologs and derivatives thereof, and nucleic acids encoding same. Also disclosed are T cell vaccination methods for treating or preventing T cell mediated disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. at The Weizmann Institute of Science
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Alexandra Zanin-Zhorov, Guy Tal, Francisco Quintana, Meirav Pevsner, Ofer Lider, Osnat Lider, Lihi Lider
  • Publication number: 20080311103
    Abstract: Anti-inflammatory peptides derived from naturally occurring digests of proteins including apolipoprotein A-I, apolipoprotein A-II, fibrinogen ? chain, fibrinogen Aa, low-density lipoprotein receptor, ADAM 8, cadherin 4, and calcitonin receptor are provided, along with pharmaceutical compositions comprising same and methods of treating inflammatory diseases using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD. at THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
    Inventors: Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Osnat Lider, Lihi Lider
  • Publication number: 20080274998
    Abstract: The present invention is of a method and compounds for mediating a biological activity mediated by moesin, and in particular, for such a method and compounds for mediating a biological activity that is capable of being mediated through binding of a disaccharide to moesin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Liora Cahalon, Ofer Lider, Osnat Lider, Amiram Ariel
  • Patent number: 7332480
    Abstract: Substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, including compositions containing same and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-?) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of effective amounts of substances or their compositions comprising specific oligosaccharides in substantially purified form. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-?. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Oded Shoseyov, Raanan Margalit
  • Patent number: 7285536
    Abstract: A treatment for cancer, and in particular, of therapeutic compounds which block the ability of cytokines and chemokines to promote metastasis of malignant cells. The therapeutic compound comprises a carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharide, preferably in a substantially purified form, which is a heparin or heparan-sulfate derived saccharide compound. In one embodiment of the present invention, the carbohydrate or oligosaccharide has a molecular weight of no more than about 3000 daltons, preferably lying in the range of about 400 to about 2000 daltons, most preferably between about 400 and about 1100 daltons. Generally, substances of the present invention inhibit tumor cell migration, as determined by biological assays, and comprise molecules of various sugar units of which the basic unit of activity is associated with a disaccharide. However, larger oligosaccharide chains of up to about 10 sugar units, containing the basic disaccharide unit of activity can also function to inhibit such activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liora Cahalon, Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Raanan Margalit
  • Publication number: 20070225251
    Abstract: Oligosaccharides, and in particular disaccharides, which are degradation products of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan are effective for use in treating, inhibiting, or ameliorating the effects of injuries or diseases or disorders that result in or are caused by neuronal degeneration or of disorders resulting in mental and cognitive dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Michal Eisenbach-Schwartz, Ofer Lider, Asya Rolls, Liora Cahalon
  • Publication number: 20070010484
    Abstract: Oligosaccharides, and in particular disaccharides, which are degradation products of chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan are effective for use in treating, inhibiting, or ameliorating the effects of injuries or diseases or disorders that result in or are caused by neuronal degeneration or of disorders resulting in mental and cognitive dysfunction. They are also useful for promoting neurogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Applicant: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Michal Schwartz, Ofer Lider, Asya Rolls, Liora Cahalon, Osnat Lider
  • Patent number: 6906170
    Abstract: Synthetic anti-inflammatory peptides derived from the sequence of IL-2 are provided. Parent peptides of the sequences Ile-Val-Leu, Glu-Phe-Leu-Asn-Arg-Trp-Ile-Thr (SEQ ID NO:1) and Arg-Met-Leu-Thr (SEQ ID NO:2), were obtained by elastase enzymatic digestion of IL-2, synthesized and modified. The peptides are useful in conditions of acute and chronic inflammation such as in autoimmune diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Ofer Lider, Amiram Ariel, Rami Hershkoviz, Eran J. Yavin, Matityahu Fridkin
  • Publication number: 20040198697
    Abstract: Substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, including compositions containing same and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-&agr;) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of effective amounts of substances or their compositions comprising specific oligosaccharides in substantially purified form. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-&agr;. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Oded Shoseyov, Raanan Margalit
  • Patent number: 6750207
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the regulation of cytokine activity in a subject. The composition features an effective amount of an oligosaccharide to inhibit the cytokine activity, preferably through inhibition of TNF-alpha activity. The oligosaccharide is more preferably up to four saccharide units in length, and optionally and more preferably, is N-sulfated with at least one other sulfur moeity. The compositions are useful for the treatment of various pathological conditions related to, caused by or promoted through, cytokine activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Oded Shoseyov, Raanan Margalit
  • Publication number: 20030130230
    Abstract: A treatment for cancer, and in particular, of therapeutic compounds which block the ability of cytokines and chemokines to promote metastasis of malignant cells. The therapeutic compound comprises a carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharide, preferably in a substantially purified form, which is a heparin or heparan-sulfate derived saccharide compound. In one embodiment of the present invention, the carbohydrate or oligosaccharide has a molecular weight of no more than about 3000 daltons, preferably lying in the range of about 400 to about 2000 daltons, most preferably between about 400 and about 1100 daltons. Generally, substances of the present invention inhibit tumor cell migration, as determined by biological assays, and comprise molecules of various sugar units of which the basic unit of activity is associated with a disaccharide. However, larger oligosaccharide chains of up to about 10 sugar units, containing the basic disaccharide unit of activity can also function to inhibit such activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2001
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Liora Cahalon, Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Raanan Margalit
  • Patent number: 6020323
    Abstract: Substances comprising disaccharides and substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of active Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-.alpha.) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of an effective amount of a substance of the invention. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-.alpha.. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be administered daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Oded Shoseyov, Raanan Margalit
  • Patent number: 5908837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of TNF-.alpha. secretion comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). In the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, the LMWH is present in a low effective dose and is administered at intervals of about 5-8 days. Furthermore, the LMWH is capable of inhibiting in vitro TNF-.alpha. secretion by resting T cells and/or macrophages in response to T cell-specific antigens, mitogens, macrophage activators, disrupted extracellular matrix (dECM), laminin, fibronectin, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Rami Hershkoviz
  • Patent number: 5861382
    Abstract: Substances comprising disaccharides and substances comprising carboxylated and/or sulfated oligosaccharides in substantially purified form, and methods of using same, are disclosed for the regulation of cytokine activity in a host. For instance, the secretion of active Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-.alpha.) can be either inhibited or augmented selectively by administration to the host of an effective amount of a substance of the invention. Thus, the present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and their use for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of active cytokine secretion, such as TNF-.alpha.. The invention also relates to the initiation of a desirable immune system-related response by the host to the presence of activators, including pathogens. The substances and pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be administered daily, at very low effective doses, typically below 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1999
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Liora Cahalon, Oded Shoseyov, Raanan Margalit
  • Patent number: 5686431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of TNF-.alpha. secretion comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a low molecular Weight heparin (LMWH). In the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, the LMWH present in a low effective dose and is administered at intervals of about 5-8 days. Furthermore, the LMWH is capable of inhibiting in vitro TNF-.alpha. secretion by resting T cells and/or macrophages in response to T cell-specific antigens, mitogens, macrophage activators, disrupted extracellular matrix (dECM), laminin, fibronectin, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1997
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Rami Hershkoviz
  • Patent number: 5519005
    Abstract: A method of inhibition of cellular and molecular level biological interactions which are dependent on RGD interactions is disclosed. The method comprises administering a compound of the formula IH.sub.2 N--C(.dbd.NH)--NH--CH.sub.2 --A--CH.sub.2 --CO.sub.2 H (I)and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A is a chain of 9 atoms selected from the group consisting of: ##STR1## wherein each of x, n and m is at least 1; in chains (i) and (ii) n is at most 6; in chains (iii) and (iv) the sum of x+n+m is 5; and the sum of n+m is 4 in chain (v) and 3 in chain (vi).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Ofer Lider, Noam Greenspoon, Rami Hershkoviz, Ronen Alon
  • Patent number: 5474987
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the prevention and/or treatment of pathological processes involving the induction of TNF-.alpha. secretion comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a low molecular weight heparin (LMWH). In the pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention, the LMWH is present in a low effective dose and is administered at intervals of about 5-8 days. Furthermore, the LMWH is capable of inhibiting in vitro TNF-.alpha. secretion by resting T cells and/or macrophages in response to T cell-specific antigens, mitogens, macrophage activators, disrupted extracellular matrix (dECM), laminin, fibronectin, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Irun R. Cohen, Ofer Lider, Rami Hershkoviz
  • Patent number: 5352667
    Abstract: Non-peptidic RXD analogues are provided that inhibit biological cellular and molecular interactions which are dependent on RXD recognition, wherein X is one of the amino acid residues G, E, Y, A or F. In particular, RGD surrogates are provided having no sequence of .alpha.-natural amino acids and comprising a guanidino and a carboxyl terminal groups spaced by a chain of 11 atoms, at least 5 of which are carbon atoms. The compounds inhibit cell adhesion and are useful for the treatment of several pathological disorders, e.g., thrombosis, autoimmune diseases, metastasis, allergy, host-graft reactions and inhibition of scar tissue formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Inventors: Ofer Lider, Noam Greenspoon, Rami Hershkoviz, Ronen Alon