Patents by Inventor Samuel J. Danishefsky

Samuel J. Danishefsky 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: 20140011844
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof, compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including cancer, metastasis and disorders involving increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R6, Ra-Rc, Q, Y1, Y2 and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Christoph Gaul, Jon T. Njardarson
  • Patent number: 8623378
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel n-alkenyl glycosides and glycoconjugates, n-alkyl glycoamino acids, and methods for the synthesis thereof. In another aspect, the present invention provides novel clustered glycopeptides and methods for the synthesis thereof. In still another aspect, the present invention provides methods for the treatment of cancer, preferably for the prevention of recurrence of cancer, and methods for inducing antibodies in a subject, comprising administering to a subject in need, an effective amount of any of the inventive glycoconjugates as disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Jennifer R. Allen, Govindaswami Ragupathi, Philip O. Livingston, Lawrence Williams
  • Publication number: 20130323774
    Abstract: The present invention provides homogenous, fully-glycosylated, full length erythropoietin and the methods of producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Ping Wang, Suwei Dong, Malcolm Andrew Stephen Moore, Jae-hung Shieh, John Andrew Brailsford
  • Patent number: 8540964
    Abstract: This invention provides a polyvalent vaccine comprising at least two conjugated antigens selected from a group containing glycolipid antigen, polysaccharide antigen, mucin antigen, glycosylated mucin antigen and an appropriate adjuvant. This invention also provides a multivalent vaccine comprising at least two of the following: glycosylated MUC-1-32mer, Globo H, GM2, Ley, Tn(c), sTN(c), and TF(c). This invention provides the vaccine above, wherein the adjuvant is saponin-based adjuvant. This invention provides a method for inducing immune response in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of the vaccine above to the subject. Finally, this invention provides a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering an appropriate amount of the vaccine above to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Philip O. Livingston, Govindaswami Ragupathi, Samuel J. Danishefsky
  • Patent number: 8513429
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein. The present invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and provides methods of treating cancer comprising administering a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Insitute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Alexey Rivkin, Yoshimura Fumikiko, Ting-Chao Chou, Ana E. Gabarda, Huajin Dong
  • Patent number: 8481575
    Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of the epothilones and methods for the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Peter Bertinato, Dai-shi Su, Dongfang Meng, Ting-Chao Chou, Ted Kamenecka, Erik J. Sorensen, Aaron Balog, Kenneth A. Savin
  • Publication number: 20130095173
    Abstract: Glycopeptide conjugates comprising GM2 and/or Gb5 carbohydrate determinants, and methods of making and using such conjugates are disclosed. The immunogenicity of select glycopeptide conjugates is demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Govind Ragupathi, Philip O. Livingston, Jianglong Zhu, Karthik Iyer, Guangbin Yang
  • Publication number: 20120316348
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein. The present invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and provides methods of treating cancer comprising administering a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Alexey Rivkin, Yoshimura Fumikiko, Ting-Chao Chou, Ana E. Gabarda, Huajin Dong
  • Patent number: 8324284
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof, compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including cancer, metastasis and disorders involving increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R6, Ra-Rc, Q, Y1, Y2 and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Christoph Gaul, Jon T. Njardarson
  • Publication number: 20120263749
    Abstract: This invention provides a polyvalent vaccine comprising at least two conjugated antigens selected from a group containing glycolipid antigen, polysaccharide antigen, mucin antigen, glycosylated mucin antigen and an appropriate adjuvant. This invention also provides a multivalent vaccine comprising at least two of the following: glycosylated MUC-1-32mer, Globo H, GM2, Ley, Tn(c), sTN(c), and TF(c). This invention provides the vaccine above, wherein the adjuvant is saponin-based adjuvant. This invention provides a method for inducing immune response in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of the vaccine above to the subject. Finally, this invention provides a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering an appropriate amount of the vaccine above to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Philip O. Livingston, Govindaswami Ragupathi, Samuel J. Danishefsky
  • Patent number: 8202911
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of general formula (I), wherein R1-R6, Ra-Rc, Q, Y1, Y2 and n are as defined herein, whereby the composition is formulated for administration to a subject at a dosage between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of body weight. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for treating breast tumor metastasis in a subject comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the inventive composition described directly above and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Xin-Yun Huang, Samuel J. Danishefsky, Christoph Gaul, Jón T. Njardarson
  • Patent number: 8188141
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): (I) wherein n, R1-R5, Ra-Rb, Q, Y1 and Y2 are as defined herein; and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof, compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including cancer, metastasis and disorders involving increased angiogenesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Mihirbaran Mandal, David C. Dorn, Malcolm A. S. Moore
  • Patent number: 8110590
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): as described generally and in classes and subclasses herein. The present invention additionally provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and provides methods of treating cancer comprising administering a compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Alexey Rivkin, Yoshimura Fumikiko, Ting-Chao Chou, Ana E. Gabarda, Huajin Dong
  • Patent number: 8092780
    Abstract: This invention provides a polyvalent vaccine comprising at least two conjugated antigens selected from a group containing glycolipid antigen, polysaccharide antigen, mucin antigen, glycosylated mucin antigen and an appropriate adjuvant. This invention also provides a multivalent vaccine comprising at least two of the following: glycosylated MUC-1-32mer, Globo H, GM2, Ley, Tn(c), sTN(c), and TF(c). This invention provides the vaccine above, wherein the adjuvant is saponin-based adjuvant. This invention provides a method for inducing immune response in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of the vaccine above to the subject. Finally, this invention provides a method for treating cancer in a subject comprising administering an appropriate amount of the vaccine above to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Philip O. Livingston, Govindaswami Ragupathi, Samuel J. Danishefsky
  • Publication number: 20110312904
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I), compositions comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), optionally with chemotherapeutic drugs such as a tubulin-binding drug, and methods of their use for reducing the toxicity of cytotoxic agents, treating or preventing cancer or a neuropathic disorder, inducing a chemoprotective phase II enzyme, DNA, or protein synthesis, enhancing the immune system, treating inflammation, improving and enhancing general health or well-being, and methods for making compounds of Formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicants: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Ting-Chao Chou, Xiaoguang Lei, Heedong Yun, Fay Ng, John Hartung, Dalibor Sames
  • Patent number: 8067462
    Abstract: A compound having the structure of the formula (genus of compound 1 excluding Tashironin or Debenzoyltashironin) and methods of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Silas P. Cook
  • Publication number: 20110281916
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof, compositions thereof, and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including cancer, metastasis and disorders involving increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R6, Ra-Rc, Q, Y1, Y2 and n are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Christoph Gaul, Jon T. Njardarson
  • Publication number: 20110263663
    Abstract: The present invention provides convergent processes for preparing epothilone A and B, desoxyepothilones A and B, and analogues thereof. Also provided are analogues related to epothilone A and B and intermediates useful for preparing same. The present invention further provides novel compositions based on analogues of the epothilones and methods for the treatment of cancer and cancer which has developed a multidrug-resistant phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Peter Bertinato, Dai-shi Su, Dongfang Meng, Ting-Chao Chou, Ted Kamenecka, Erik J. Sorensen, Aaron Balog, Kenneth A. Savin
  • Publication number: 20110263653
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of general formula (I), wherein R1-R6, Ra-Rc, Q, Y1, Y2 and n are as defined herein, whereby the composition is formulated for administration to a subject at a dosage between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of body weight. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for treating breast tumor metastasis in a subject comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the inventive composition described directly above and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, adjuvant or vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Xin-Yun Huang, Samuel J. Danishefsky, Christoph Gaul, Jön T. Njardarson
  • Publication number: 20110229510
    Abstract: Glycopeptide conjugates, and methods of making and using such conjugates are disclosed. Certain glycopeptide conjugates comprise tumor associated carbohydrate antigens and peptide epitopes. Certain glycopeptide conjugates comprise cyclic peptide scaffolds that display carbohydrate antigens in a clustered fashion. The immunogenicity of select glycopeptide conjugates is demonstrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SLOAN-KETTERING INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
    Inventors: Samuel J. Danishefsky, Jianglong Zhu, Qian Wan, Insik Jeon, Woohan Kim, Pavel Nagorny, Dongjoo Lee, Philip Livingston, Govind Ragupathi