Patents by Inventor Salvatore Cuzzocrea

Salvatore Cuzzocrea 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: 20230381121
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of N-palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) in association with melatonin or natural precursors thereof in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurobehavioral disorders similarly accompanied by restlessness, irritability, sleep disorders, and potentially stereotypies. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of PEA in association with melatonin in the treatment of ASD, wherein the palmitoylethanolamide is administered in association with melatonin or tryptophan (TRP) or 5-hydroxytriptophan (5H-TRP), wherein said administration is separate, combined or simultaneous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Raffaella DELLA VALLE, Maria Federica DELLA VALLE, Gabriele MARCOLONGO, Chiara GOMIERO, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Antonio CALIGNANO, Claudia CRISTIANO
  • Patent number: 11819511
    Abstract: Described herein is a composition based on N-palmitoyl-ethanolamide and Rutin in co-micronized form. In particular, a composition includes a mixture of palmitoyl-ethanolamide (PEA) and Rutin in co-micronized form in which the PEA/Rutin ratio is between 10:1 and 1:1. Pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of humans and animals are also described. The composition is useable for the treatment of diseases of arteries and arterioles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: EPITECH GROUP S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Vito Safina
  • Patent number: 11744840
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine-based composition in a micronized form, optionally in combination with Curcumin. In particular, the present invention relates to N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine in a micronized or co-micronized form with Curcumin. Such a product can be formulated in human or veterinary pharmaceutical compositions, dietetic products, food supplements, or foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), or in feeds, or nutritional supplements for animals for the treatment of chronic systemic inflammatory diseases, in humans and animals, resulting from dysfunctions of epithelia and synovial membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Innovet Italia S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Sofia Parrasia, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Patent number: 11633356
    Abstract: Formulations are described, containing silibinin or other active ingredients incorporated in lipid nanoparticle systems of the SLN and NLC type, and based on calixarenes, possibly mucoadhesive, or in micellar and nanoparticle systems based on amphiphilic inulin copolymers for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative ocular diseases. The versatility of the calixarene compound is also described, capable of charging and releasing active ingredients characterized by low water solubility, easy chemical and enzymatic degradation, low bioavailability, either of natural origin or not, to be used in the treatment of ocular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: DISTRETTO TECNOLOGICO SICILIA MICRO E NANO SISTEMI S.C.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Anna Rita Blanco, Maria Luisa Bondi', Gennara Cavallaro, Grazia Maria Letizia Consoli, Emanuela Fabiola Craparo, Gaetano Giammona, Mariano Licciardi, Giovanna Pitarresi, Guiseppe Granata, Patrizia Saladino, Clara La Marca, Irene Ceidda, Salvatore Papasergi, Patrizia Guarneri, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Emanuela Esposito, Santa Viola
  • Publication number: 20220409570
    Abstract: A composition is based on N-palmitoyl-ethanolamide and Baicalein in the co-micronized form. The includes a mixture of palmitoyl-ethanolamide (PEA) and Baicalein in co-micronized form. The composition is usable for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: EPITECH GROUP S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco DELLA VALLE, Maria Federica DELLA VALLE, Chiara GOMIERO, Gabriele MARCOLONGO, Salvatore CUZZOCREA
  • Publication number: 20220304956
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating a COVID-19 infection by administering an effective amount of an endogenous compound devoid of significant toxicity. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of treating a patient affected by COVID-19 infection comprising administering an effective amount of a mixture of ultra-micronized palmitoylethanolamide and micronized palmitoylethanolamide to said patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicant: Epitech Group S.p.A.
    Inventors: Francesco DELLA VALLE, Maria Federica DELLA VALLE, Gabriele MARCOLONGO, Giuliano CLAPS, Chiara GOMIERO, Vito SAFINA, Annalisa NOCE, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Giuseppe ESPOSITO
  • Patent number: 11266659
    Abstract: Formulations are described, containing silibinin or other active ingredients incorporated in lipid nanoparticle systems of the SLN and NLC type, and based on calixarenes, possibly mucoadhesive, or in micellar and nanoparticle systems based on amphiphilic inulin copolymers for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative ocular diseases. The versatility of the calixarene compound is also described, capable of charging and releasing active ingredients characterized by low water solubility, easy chemical and enzymatic degradation, low bioavailability, either of natural origin or not, to be used in the treatment of ocular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: DISTRETTO TECNOLOGICO SICILIA MICRO E NANO SISTEMI S.C.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Anna Rita Blanco, Maria Luisa Bondi', Gennara Cavallaro, Grazia Maria Letizia Consoli, Emanuela Fabiola Craparo, Gaetano Giammona, Mariano Licciardi, Giovanna Pitarresi, Giuseppe Granata, Patrizia Saladino, Clara La Marco, Irene Ceidda, Salvatore Papasergi, Patrizia Guarneri, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Emanuela Esposito, Santa Viola
  • Patent number: 11253526
    Abstract: Formulations are described, containing silibinin or other active ingredients incorporated in lipid nanoparticle systems of the SLN and NLC type, and based on calixarenes, possibly mucoadhesive, or in micellar and nanoparticle systems based on amphiphilic inulin copolymers for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative ocular diseases. The versatility of the calixarene compound is also described, capable of charging and releasing active ingredients characterized by low water solubility, easy chemical and enzymatic degradation, low bioavailability, either of natural origin or not, to be used in the treatment of ocular diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: DISTRETTO TECNOLOGICO SICILIA MICRO E NANO SISTEMI S.C.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Anna Rita Blanco, Maria Luisa Bondi′, Gennara Cavallaro, Grazia Maria Letizia Consoli, Emanuela Fabiola Craparo, Gaetano Giammona, Mariano Licciardi, Giovanna Pitarresi, Guiseppe Granata, Patrizia Saladino, Clara La Marca, Irene Deidda, Salvatore Papasergi, Patrizia Guarneri, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, Emanuela Esposito, Santa Viola
  • Publication number: 20220031614
    Abstract: Formulations are described, containing silibinin or other active ingredients incorporated in lipid nanoparticle systems of the SLN and NLC type, and based on calixarenes, possibly mucoadhesive, or in micellar and nanoparticle systems based on amphiphilic inulin copolymers for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative ocular diseases. The versatility of the calixarene compound is also described, capable of charging and releasing active ingredients characterized by low water solubility, easy chemical and enzymatic degradation, low bioavailability, either of natural origin or not, to be used in the treatment of ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Anna Rita BLANCO, Maria Luisa BONDI', Gennara CAVALLARO, Grazia Maria Letizia CONSOLI, Emanuela Fabiola CRAPARO, Gaetano GIAMMONA, Mariano LICCIARDI, Giovanna PITARRESI, Guiseppe GRANATA, Patrizia SALADINO, Clara LA MARCA, Irene CEIDDA, Salvatore PAPASERGI, Patrizia GUARNERI, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Emanuela ESPOSITO, Santa VIOLA
  • Publication number: 20210308160
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine-based composition in a micronized form, optionally in combination with Curcumin. In particular, the present invention relates to N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine in a micronized or co-micronized form with Curcumin. Such a product can be formulated in human or veterinary pharmaceutical compositions, dietetic products, food supplements, or foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), or in feeds, or nutritional supplements for animals for the treatment of chronic systemic inflammatory diseases, in humans and animals, resulting from dysfunctions of epithelia and synovial membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Innovet Italia S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Sofia Parrasia, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Publication number: 20210169828
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing Adelmidrol. In particular, the Adelmidrol is used in the treatment of diseases characterized by insufficient specific agonism of the PPAR-gamma receptor in humans or animals, more particularly in the treatment of articular chondropathies of mechanical, toxic, iatrogenic, degenerative origin, or associated with inflammatory phenomena mainly related to organs and tissues not belonging to the osteoarticular system; fibrogenesis of the articular cartilages; chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); diseases characterized by an abnormal fibrosis of the connective tissue, such as systemic sclerosis, particularly of the skin and lung; eye disorders characterized by angiogenesis, fibrosis, inflammation and oxidative stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Epitech Group S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Publication number: 20210060047
    Abstract: Described herein is a composition based on N-palmitoyl-ethanolamide and Rutin in co-micronized form. In particular, a composition includes a mixture of palmitoyl-ethanolamide (PEA) and Rutin in co-micronized form in which the PEA/Rutin ratio is between 10:1 and 1:1. Pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of humans and animals are also described. The composition is useable for the treatment of diseases of arteries and arterioles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Francesco DELLA VALLE, Maria Federica DELLA VALLE, Gabriele MARCOLONGO, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Vito SAFINA
  • Publication number: 20210046083
    Abstract: Formulations are described, containing silibinin or other active ingredients incorporated in lipid nanoparticle systems of the SLN and NLC type, and based on calixarenes, possibly mucoadhesive, or in micellar and nanoparticle systems based on amphiphilic inulin copolymers for use in the treatment of neurodegenerative ocular diseases. The versatility of the calixarene compound is also described, capable of charging and releasing active ingredients characterized by low water solubility, easy chemical and enzymatic degradation, low bioavailability, either of natural origin or not, to be used in the treatment of ocular diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Anna Rita BLANCO, Maria Luisa BONDI', Gennara CAVALLARO, Grazia Maria Letizia CONSOLI, Emanuela Fabiola CRAPARO, Gaetano GIAMMONA, Mariano LICCIARDI, Giovanna PITARRESI, Guiseppe GRANATA, Patrizia SALADINO, Clara LA MARCA, Irene CEIDDA, Salvatore PAPASERGI, Patrizia GUARNERI, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Emanuela ESPOSITO, Santa VIOLA
  • Publication number: 20200261528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising: —an extract of Ajuga reptans comprising an amount of phenylpropanoids from 30% to 70% by weight with respect to the weight of the extract, wherein said amount of phenylpropanoids comprises an amount from 10 to 50% of teupolioside with respect to the total phenylpropanoid weight, and —an extract of Epilobium comprising an amount from 20 to 50% by weight of polyphenols with respect to the weight of the extract, wherein said amount of polyphenols comprises up to 3% by weight of oenothein B with respect to the total amount of polyphenols. Also described is the pharmaceutical composition of the invention for use in the treatment of prostatic diseases, in particular the benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Guido PURICELLI, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Elena SGARAVATTI, Daniele PIETRA
  • Publication number: 20190290669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine-based composition in a micronized form, optionally in combination with Curcumin. In particular, the present invention relates to N-palmitoyl-D-glucosamine in a micronized or co-micronized form with Curcumin. Such a product can be formulated in human or veterinary pharmaceutical compositions, dietetic products, food supplements, or foods for special medical purposes (FSMP), or in feeds, or nutritional supplements for animals for the treatment of chronic systemic inflammatory diseases, in humans and animals, resulting from dysfunctions of epithelia and synovial membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: Innovet Italia S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Sofia Parrasia, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Publication number: 20170119706
    Abstract: Described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing Adelmidrol. In particular, the Adelmidrol is used in the treatment of diseases characterized by insufficient specific agonism of the PPAR-gamma receptor in humans or animals, more particularly in the treatment of articular chondropathies of mechanical, toxic, iatrogenic, degenerative origin, or associated with inflammatory phenomena mainly related to organs and tissues not belonging to the osteoarticular system; fibrogenesis of the articular cartilages; chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); diseases characterized by an abnormal fibrosis of the connective tissue, such as systemic sclerosis, particularly of the skin and lung; eye disorders characterized by angiogenesis, fibrosis, inflammation and oxidative stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Epitech Group S.P.A.
    Inventors: Francesco DELLA VALLE, Maria Federica DELLA VALLE, Salvatore CUZZOCREA
  • Patent number: 9512091
    Abstract: The present invention regards compositions and methods for the modulation of amidases capable of hydrolyzing N-acylethanolamines useable in the therapy of inflammatory diseases. In particular, the present invention regards a compound of general formula (I): enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemes and mixtures, polymorphs, salts, solvates thereof, wherein: (a) R is a linear alkyl radical having 13 to 19 carbon atoms or alkenyl radical having 13 to 19 carbon atoms carrying a double bond; (b) X is 0 or S; (c) Y is a 2 or 3 carbon atom alkylene residue, optionally substituted with one or two groups equal or different from each other and selected from among the group consisting of: —CH3, —CH2OH, —COOCH3, —COOH. Y may preferably be: —CH2—CH2—, —CH2—CH2—CH2—, CH(CH3)—CH2—, —CH2—CH(CH3)—, —CH2—C(CH3)2—, —CH2—CH(CH2OH)—, —CH2—C((CH2OH)2)—, —CH?CH—, —CH2—CH(COOCH3)—, —CH2—CH(COOH)—, for use as a medicine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Epitech Group S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Patent number: 9399031
    Abstract: A therapy for renal diseases characterized by alterations of the kidney function, such as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), acute and chronic renal impairment, and renal diseases that develop in diabetic patients or in patients who underwent an anticancer chemotherapic treatment with a platinum derivative. The invention is a combination of compounds selected from mono- or diamide of a C12-C20 monocarboxylic acid, saturated or monounsaturated, or a C4-C14 dicarboxylic acid, saturated or monounsaturated, with an aminoalkanol, and compounds selected from Silymarin, derivatives thereof or conjugates or complexes thereof, for use in the treatment of renal diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Epitech Group S.r.l.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Salvatore Cuzzocrea
  • Publication number: 20160075682
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): able to inhibit nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase. The disclosure also relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) for treatment of pathological conditions in which NAMPT inhibition might be beneficial, such as acute and chronic inflammation, cancer and metabolic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DEL PIEMONTE ORIENTALE "AMEDEO AVOGADRO"
    Inventors: Armando A. GENAZZANI, Gian Cesare TRON, Ubaldina GALLI, Cristina TRAVELLI, Salvatore CUZZOCREA, Giorgio GROSA, Giovanni SORBA, Pier Luigi CANONICO
  • Publication number: 20160045529
    Abstract: The described herein is a pharmaceutical composition for use in humans or animals containing N-palmitoylethanolamide and Cytidinediphosphocholine for the treatment of pathologies of the Central Nervous System of a traumatic, vascular, degenerative nature associated with neurodegeneration. The pharmaceutical composition containing palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) and Cytidinediphosphocholine (CDP-Choline or Citicoline), possibly with the addition of an antioxidant compound such as for example a polyphenol, alpha-lipoic acid or L-acetylcysteine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: EPITECH GROUP S.R.L.
    Inventors: Francesco Della Valle, Maria Federica Della Valle, Gabriele Marcolongo, Salvatore Cuzzocrea