Patents by Inventor Robert Shalwitz

Robert Shalwitz 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: 20130158010
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20120329836
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and the ester and amide prodrugs thereof, that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2?) and thereby provide a method for treating cancer. Further disclosed are compositions which comprise {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and/or a prodrug thereof which can be used to treat cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Clay B. Marsh, Timothy Darren Eubank, Julie Michelle Rhoda, Joseph H. Gardner, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20120316204
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and the ester and amide prodrugs thereof, that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2?) and thereby provide a method for treating cancer. Further disclosed are compositions which comprise {[5-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-hydroxypyridine-2-carbonyl]-amino}acetic acid and/or a prodrug thereof which can be used to treat cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Akebia Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Patent number: 8309537
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases, inter alia, indeterminate colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ischemic colitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Aerpio Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gardner, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20120129847
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the treatment of diseases or conditions of the eye, especially retinopathies, ocular edema and ocular neovascularization. Non-limiting examples of these diseases or conditions include diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration (wet form), choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion (central or branch), ocular trauma, surgery induced edema, surgery induced neovascularization, cystoid macular edema, ocular ischemia, uveitis, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin Gene Peters, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20120128625
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preventing metastasis of cancer cells. The disclosed compounds can be used to prevent the spread of tumor or other types of cancer cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin G. Peters
  • Publication number: 20110268694
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating Vascular Leak Syndrome. Further disclosed are methods for treating vascular leakage due to inflammatory diseases, inter alia, sepsis, lupus, irritable bowel disease. Yet further disclosed are methods for treating renal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Still further disclosed are methods for reducing metastasis of malignant cells and/or preventing the proliferation of carcinoma cells via spreading due to vascular leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Kevin G. Peters
  • Publication number: 20110251275
    Abstract: Methods are provided for utilizing omega-3 fatty acids, or a combination of a dyslipidemic agent and omega-3 fatty acids, for the reduction of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) levels. The methods are especially useful in the treatment of patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia or mixed dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (CHD), vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease and related conditions, and for the prevention or reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), major coronary events (MCE), particularly myocardial infarction (MI), revascularizations and ischemic stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventors: Roelof M.L. Rongen, Douglas Kling, Ralph T. Doyle, JR., Robert A. Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20110112055
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating colitis and other inflammatory bowel diseases, inter alia, indeterminate colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and ischemic colitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gardner, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20110111058
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for controlling the activity of hypoxia-inducible transcription factor 1-alpha (HIF-1?) and diseases, conditions, or syndromes related thereto, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia. Further disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIF-1? prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors useful in treating diseases, conditions, and/or syndromes related thereto the activity of HIF-1?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Joseph H. Gardner
  • Publication number: 20110110961
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors that can stabilize hypoxia inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1?), as well as hypoxia inducible factor-2 (HIF-2). Also disclosed herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the disclosed compounds. Yet further disclosed are methods for stimulating the cellular immune response in a mammal such as increasing phagocytosis, for example, prolonging the life of phagocytes, inter alia, kerotyiocytes, neutrophils. As such the disclosed compounds provide methods for treating diseases that relate to the body's immune response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph H. Gardner, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20100010026
    Abstract: Methods of utilizing a combined administration or a unit dosage of a combination of an HMG-CoA inhibitor and omega-3 fatty acids for the reduction of apolipoprotein-B levels. The methods are especially useful in the treatment of patients with hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (CHD), vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease and related conditions, and for the prevention or reduction of cardiovascular, cardiac, and vascular events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Roelof M.L. RONGEN, Robert A. SHALWITZ, Douglas KLING, Ralph T. DOYLE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090182022
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising peroxisomal and/or mitochondrial beta oxidation stimulating agents to reverse or resolve, slow the progression of, treat or prevent the development of fatty liver and conditions stemming from fatty liver, such as NASH, liver inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure. An active agent that by itself is associated with an increased risk of fatty liver development and conditions stemming from fatty liver, such as NASH, liver inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure, may be administered in combination with peroxisomal and/or mitochondrial beta oxidation stimulating agents. A combination regimen involving such agents, as simultaneous or concomitant therapy, or as a fixed dosage form, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Roelof M. L. Rongen, Robert A. Shalwitz, Ihor Terleckyj
  • Publication number: 20080085911
    Abstract: Methods of utilizing a combined administration or a unit dosage of a combination of an HMG-CoA inhibitor and omega-3 fatty acids for the reduction of apolipoprotein-B levels. The methods are especially useful in the treatment of patients with hypertriglyceridemia or hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease (CHD), vascular disease, atherosclerotic disease and related conditions, and for the prevention or reduction of cardiovascular, cardiac, and vascular events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: Reliant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Roelof M.L. Rongen, Robert A. Shalwitz, Douglas Kling, Ralph T. Doyle
  • Publication number: 20080081796
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for alleviating mucositis, wherein said methods and compositions are directed to the formulation or use of selected nucleoside derivatives, especially ADP-ribose, that conform to the general formula A-B-X and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein “A” is a nucleoside structure selected from adenosine, guanosine, and uridine; “B” is a diphosphate linkage attached to the 5? carbon of the nucleoside ribose moiety; and “X” is attached to B an is a moiety selected from hydrogen, furanose, or pyranose. Also disclosed are pharmaceuticals and nutritional liquid embodiments thereof, including lozenges, mouthwashes, or other product forms that effectively coat the oral, laryngeal or other mucosal areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Tapas Das, Paul Johns, James Leach
  • Publication number: 20070265340
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising peroxisomal and/or mitochondrial beta oxidation stimulating agents to reverse or resolve, slow the progression of, treat or prevent the development of fatty liver and conditions stemming from fatty liver, such as NASH, liver inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure. An active agent that by itself is associated with an increased risk of fatty liver development and conditions stemming from fatty liver, such as NASH, liver inflammation, cirrhosis and liver failure, may be administered in combination with peroxisomal and/or mitochondrial beta oxidation stimulating agents. A combination regimen involving such agents, as simultaneous or concomitant therapy, or as a fixed dosage form, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Roelof Rongen, Ihor Terleckyj
  • Publication number: 20070104779
    Abstract: A method for reducing non-HDL cholesterol levels of a subject comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising omega-3 fatty acids to the subject in an amount sufficient to reduce non-HDL cholesterol. The method may include a reduction of the triglyceride levels of the subject and, optionally, an increase in the HDL cholesterol levels of the subject. These methods can be used concurrently with hypertriglyceridemia therapy prescribed by a doctor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Roelof Rongen, Robert Shalwitz
  • Publication number: 20070036862
    Abstract: Combinations of one or more azetidinone-based cholesterol absorption inhibitors with mixtures of omega-3 fatty acids, methods of administering such combinations, and unit dosages of such combinations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Roelof Rongen, Robert Shalwitz, George Bobotas, Abdel Fawzy, Egil Bodd
  • Publication number: 20060211749
    Abstract: A method and composition for blood lipid therapy that comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of a PPAR agonist and/or antagonist and an omega-3 fatty acid. The methods and compositions include combination products or concomitant therapy for the treatment of subjects with hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesteremia, mixed dyslipidemia, vascular disease, artherosclerotic disease and related conditions, obesity, the prevention or reduction of cardiovascular and vascular events, the reduction of insulin resistance, fasting glucose levels and postprandial glucose levels, and/or the reduction of incidence and/or the delay of onset of diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: George Bobotas, Robert Shalwitz, Roelof Rongen
  • Publication number: 20060105985
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for alleviating mucositis, wherein said methods and compositions are directed to the formulation or use of selected nucleoside derivatives, especially ADP-ribose, that conform to the general formula A-B-X and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein “A” is a nucleoside structure selected from adenosine, guanosine, and uridine; “B” is a diphosphate linkage attached to the 5? carbon of the nucleoside ribose moiety; and “X” is attached to B an is a moiety selected from hydrogen, furanose, or pyranose. Also disclosed are pharmaceuticals and nutritional liquid embodiments thereof, including lozenges, mouthwashes, or other product forms that effectively coat the oral, laryngeal or other mucosal areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Shalwitz, Tapas Das, Paul Johns, James Leach