Patents by Inventor Rajesh K. Thimmulappa

Rajesh K. Thimmulappa 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REVERSING CORTICOSTEROID RESISTANCE OR TREATING RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20130039928
    Abstract: The present invention features methods for reversing corticosteroid resistance, as well as for the treatment of respiratory infections, particularly those associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In one embodiment, the method increases Nrf2 biological activity or expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shyam Biswal, Rajesh K. Thimmulappa
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING RADIATION INJURY
    Publication number: 20120029071
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods featuring Nrf2 activators for treating or preventing radiation-associated tissue damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Shyam Biswal, Rajesh K. Thimmulappa
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PREVENTION OF DISORDERS RELATING TO OXIDATIVE STRESS
    Publication number: 20110250300
    Abstract: The present invention features methods for treating or preventing conditions, diseases, or disorders related to oxidative stress. In one embodiment, the method increases Nrf2 biological activity or expression. In particular, the invention provides for the treatment or prevention of diseases relating to oxidative stress including emphysema, sepsis, septic shock, ischemic injury, cerebral ischemia and neurodegenerative disorders, meningitis, encephalitis, hemorrhage, cerebral ischemia, heart ischemia, cognitive deficits and neurodegenerative disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Shyam Biswal, Rajesh K. Thimmulappa