Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Woster

Patrick M. Woster 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).

  • Patent number: 11834392
    Abstract: The invention relates to KDM4B inhibitors, compositions comprising an effective amount of KDM4B inhibitors and methods for treating inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Joy E. Kirkpatrick
  • Publication number: 20230101743
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): including any stereochemically isomeric form thereof, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for the treatment of, for example, hypercholesterolemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen DUNCAN, Juitung LIU, Patrick M. WOSTER, Yuri PETERSON, Steven HOLSHOUSER, Yu-Lin JIANG
  • Publication number: 20220119344
    Abstract: The invention relates to KDM4B inhibitors, compositions comprising an effective amount of KDM4B inhibitors and methods for treating inflammatory diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick M. WOSTER, Joy E. KIRKPATRICK
  • Patent number: 10118903
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention provides compounds of the formula (IV), wherein the variables are as defined herein, which may be used as inhibitors of histone demethylase or spermine oxidase. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and methods using the compounds in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Craig J. Kutz
  • Patent number: 10000474
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of cancer. Additionally, provided is a method for treating cancer, comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Youxuan Li
  • Publication number: 20170313688
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I) as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of cancer. Additionally, provided is a method for treating cancer, comprising the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to a patient in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Youxuan Li
  • Patent number: 9708255
    Abstract: The invention provides for novel (bis)urea and (bis)thiourea compounds which are inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). Such compounds may be used to treat disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Casero, Patrick M. Woster
  • Publication number: 20170001968
    Abstract: In some aspects, the present invention provides compounds of the formula (IV), wherein the variables are as defined herein, which may be used as inhibitors of histone demethylase or spermine oxidase. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and methods using the compounds in the treatment of diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Patrick M. WOSTER, Craig J. KUTZ
  • Patent number: 9527805
    Abstract: The invention provides for novel compounds which are inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) such as those according to Formula II. Such compounds may be used to treat disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventors: Robert A. Casero, Ian Bytheway, Patrick M. Woster
  • Patent number: 9186391
    Abstract: Provided herein are cyclic peptide inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1. These cyclic peptides have the potential to treat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Isuru R. Kumarasinghe
  • Publication number: 20150065434
    Abstract: Provided herein are cyclic peptide inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1. These cyclic peptides have the potential to treat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Patrick M. WOSTER, Isuru R. KUMARASINGHE
  • Publication number: 20140179798
    Abstract: N1,N4-bis(buta-1,3-dienyl)butane-1,4-diamine dihydrochloride (also referred to as MDL 72,527 and N,N?-di-2,3-butadienyl-1,4-butanediamine dihydrochloride), or salts or solvates thereof, its use as an antioxidant, its use in preventing and/or treating prostate cancer in male humans, and its use in reducing the concentration of reactive oxygen species in human prostate gland tissue or any other body tissue, and methods of making the compound thereof are disclosed. Other disclosed methods include inhibiting acetyl polyamine oxidase in human prostate tissue or other human body tissue comprising administering a therapeutic amount of N,N?-bis(2,3-butadienyl)-1,4-butanediamine or a salt or solvate thereof to the human, and a method of determining oxidative stress in human prostate tissue or other human or animal body tissue comprising measuring a ratio of oxidized 2?,7?-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate fluorescence:DNA fluorescence and hydroethidine dye fluorescence ex vivo or in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Hirak S. Basu, Dawn R. Church, Patrick M. Woster, George Wilding
  • Publication number: 20140011857
    Abstract: The invention provides for novel compounds which are inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). Such compounds may be used to treat disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert A. Casero, Ian Bytheway, Patrick M. Woster
  • Publication number: 20120322877
    Abstract: The invention provides for novel (bis)urea and (bis)thiourea compounds which are inhibitors of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). Such compounds may be used to treat disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Robert A. Casero, Patrick M. Woster
  • Patent number: 8148577
    Abstract: Polyamine, polyamine/guanidino, and polyamine/biguanide compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful as anti-cancer and anti-parasitic treatments. The compounds are also useful as inhibitors of the enzyme lysine-specific demethylase-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: The Johns Hopkins University, Wayne State University
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Tracey Boncher, Robert A. Casero
  • Publication number: 20110092601
    Abstract: Polyamine, polyamine/guanidino, and polyamine/biguanide compounds bearing allene, propargyl, cyclopropyl, and other reactive moieties are disclosed. The compounds are useful as irreversible inhibitors of the enzyme lysine-specific demethylase-1 and for the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Robert A. Casero
  • Publication number: 20100273745
    Abstract: Polyamine, polyamine/guanidino, and polyamine/biguanide compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful as anti-cancer and anti-parasitic treatments. The compounds are also useful as inhibitors of the enzyme lysine-specific demethylase-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicants: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Patrick M. Woster, Tracey Boncher, Robert Casero
  • Publication number: 20100086513
    Abstract: A method for using polyamine analogues containing bulky hydrophobic groups against antimicrobial agents is disclosed. The antimicrobial method works by the mechanical action of disrupting the protective outer member of a bacterial cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Marcos A. Oliveira, Brian W. Wortham, Patrick M. Woster, Mary Pat Moyer
  • Publication number: 20090182019
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel HDAC inhibitors and methods of treating diseases using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicants: The Johns Hopkins University, Wayne State University
    Inventors: Robert A. Casero, Patrick M. Woster, Sheeba Varghese
  • Publication number: 20080114072
    Abstract: N1,N4-bis(buta-1,3-dienyl)butane-1,4-diamine dihydrochloride (also referred to as MDL 72,527 and N,N?-di-2,3-butadienyl-1,4-butanediamine dihydrochloride), or salts or solvates thereof, its use as an antioxidant, its use in preventing and/or treating prostate cancer in male humans, and its use in reducing the concentration of reactive oxygen species in human prostate gland tissue or any other body tissue, and methods of making the compound thereof. Other methods include inhibiting acetyl polyamine oxidase in human prostate tissue or other human body tissue comprising administering a therapeutic amount of N,N?-bis(2,3-butadienyl)-1,4-butanediamine or a salt or solvate thereof to the human, and a method of determining oxidative stress in human prostate tissue or other human or animal body tissue comprising measuring a ratio of oxidized 2?,7?-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate fluorescence:DNA fluorescence and hydroethidine dye fluorescence ex vivo or in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Hirak S. Basu, Dawn R. Church, Patrick M. Woster, George Wilding