Patents by Inventor Ramaswamy Balakrishnan

Ramaswamy Balakrishnan 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: 7964215
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a delayed release pharmaceutical composition in solid dosage form comprising a core comprised of a therapeutically effective amount of drug, e.g., mesalamine, and a pH sensitive coating comprising a mixture of two different pH sensitive polymers, the first pH sensitive polymer dissolves in an aqueous solution at a pH of about 7 or greater and the second pH sensitive polymer dissolves in an aqueous solution at a pH of about 6 or greater, wherein the weight ratio of the first pH sensitive polymer to the second pH sensitive polymer ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1 and the percent weight gain resulting from the addition of the pH sensitive coating ranges from about 8% up to and including 15% by weight of the core, including any subcoating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Emet Pharmaceuticals, LLC
    Inventors: Madurai Gurusamy Ganesan, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Nutan Kumar Gangrade, Steven D. Roth
  • Patent number: 7910706
    Abstract: Novel human monoclonal antibodies derived from a transgenic mouse are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation of the novel monoclonals and a therapeutic method of treating an individual for hemolytic uremic syndrome or of protecting an individual against hemolytic uremic syndrome by administration of the monoclonals to the individual in need of treatment or protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Patent number: 7910096
    Abstract: Human and humanized monoclonal antibodies which binds specifically to subunit A of Shiga like toxin II have been developed which are effective to prevent or ameliorate one or more symptoms of HUS in a human. Effective dosages for treatment or prevention range from approximately 0.1 to 5.0 mg of antibody/kg of patient weight. The examples demonstrate the preferred dosage ranges based on the pig model, and what is being tested in phase I clinical trials. Antibodies are preferably transfused over a period of two hours, although this will depend on the patient and the disease state at the time of treatment. Preferred dosages for treatment of humans are between 0.1 mg/kg-5.0 mg/kg of 5C120, or an equivalent dosage of another antibody to subunit A of STX2. In the most preferred embodiments, dosages of 0.1 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg, or 5.0 mg/kg of 5C12 (low dose, anticipated therapeutic dose based on animal data and high dose) are administered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Patent number: 7910095
    Abstract: Novel human monoclonal antibodies derived from a transgenic mouse are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation of the novel monoclonals and a therapeutic method of treating an individual for hemolytic uremic syndrome or of protecting an individual against hemolytic uremic syndrome by administration of the monoclonals to the individual in need of treatment or protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Publication number: 20090068176
    Abstract: Human and humanized monoclonal antibodies which binds specifically to subunit A of Shiga like toxin II have been developed which are effective to prevent or ameliorate one or more symptoms of HUS in a human. Effective dosages for treatment or prevention range from approximately 0.1 to 5.0 mg of antibody/kg of patient weight. The examples demonstrate the preferred dosage ranges based on the pig model, and what is being tested in phase I clinical trials. Antibodies are preferably transfused over a period of two hours, although this will depend on the patient and the disease state at the time of treatment. Preferred dosages for treatment of humans are between 0.1 mg/kg-5.0 mg/kg of 5C120, or an equivalent dosage of another antibody to subunit A of STX2. In the most preferred embodiments, dosages of 0.1 mg/kg, 0.5 mg/kg, or 5.0 mg/kg of 5C12 (low dose, anticipated therapeutic dose based on animal data and high dose) are administered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Publication number: 20080107651
    Abstract: Novel human monoclonal antibodies derived from a transgenic mouse are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation of the novel monoclonals and a therapeutic method of treating an individual for hemolytic uremic syndrome or of protecting an individual against hemolytic uremic syndrome by administration of the monoclonals to the individual in need of treatment or protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Publication number: 20080038262
    Abstract: Novel human monoclonal antibodies derived from a transgenic mouse are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation of the novel monoclonals and a therapeutic method of treating an individual for hemolytic uremic syndrome or of protecting an individual against hemolytic uremic syndrome by administration of the monoclonals to the individual in need of treatment or protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Publication number: 20030082189
    Abstract: Disclosed is a therapeutic method for the treatment of hemolytic uremic syndrome. More specifically, the method includes the administration of monoclonal antibodies, chimeric monoclonal antibodies and monospecific polyclonal antibodies specific for Shiga like toxin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Trustees of Tufts College
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Publication number: 20020160005
    Abstract: Novel human monoclonal antibodies derived from a transgenic mouse are disclosed as well as a process for the preparation of the novel monoclonals and a therapeutic method of treating an individual for hemolytic uremic syndrome or of protecting an individual against hemolytic uremic syndrome by administration of the monoclonals to the individual in need of treatment or protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE
    Inventors: Saul Tzipori, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan, Arthur Donohue-Rolfe
  • Patent number: 4753883
    Abstract: Proteins having chorismate mutase-prephenate dehydratase (CMPD) activity, but lacking phenylalanine sensitivity are produced by genetic engineering. The proteins contain a sequence substantially corresponding to the N-terminal 337 amino acids of Escherichia coli CMPD. Expression vectors including genes coding for those proteins and regulatory DNA enabling their expression are used to transform host microorganisms, which are cultured to produce phenylalanine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Biotechnica International, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith C. Backman, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan
  • Patent number: 4743546
    Abstract: An Escherichia coli chromosomal DNA segment is engineered for controllable excision and loss from the E. coli cell population. The DNA segment has a gene determining a function that is lost in the absence of that chromosomal segment. Specifically, the segment includes a pair of lambdoid phage att sites positioned at opposite ends thereof, and a gene encoding the function. The E. coli cell includes DNA encoding lambdoid phage int and xis, positioned for transcription under control of an external stimulus. By excising the chromosomal DNA segment once a desired cell population is achieved, cell growth and diversion of intermediates from a desired fermentation product are diminished or avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignees: Biotechnica International, Inc., H. J. Heinz Company
    Inventors: Keith C. Backman, Ramaswamy Balakrishnan