Patents by Inventor Susan L. Morris-Natschke

Susan L. Morris-Natschke 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: 8138200
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Patent number: 8106032
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Publication number: 20100273740
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating a host, especially a human, infected with a togavirus, herpes virus and/or coronavirus, and in particular SARS-CoV, cytomegalovirus or varicella-zoster virus. The method in one embodiment comprises administering to that host an effective amount of an anti-togavirus, anti-herpes virus and/or anti-coronavirus phospholipid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof. The phospholipid compound is, e.g., a 3-alkylamido-2-alkoxypropylphosphocholine compound or salt thereof. The compound may be administered alone or in combination and/or alternation with one or more other anti-viral agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald A. FLEMING, Jan V. Hes, Yunsheng Huang, Russ H. Read, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq, Louis S. Kucera, Phillip A. Furman
  • Publication number: 20100184718
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Inventors: Louis S. KUCERA, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Patent number: 7638528
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignees: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Publication number: 20080293667
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicants: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7309696
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Patent number: 7294620
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7294619
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7294621
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating viral infections, and in particular hepatitis B virus. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative to inhibit the activity of the viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7141557
    Abstract: A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpes virus, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7135584
    Abstract: A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpes virus, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7129227
    Abstract: A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpesviruses, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-combating amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Patent number: 7026469
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds, which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more therapeutic agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignees: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Publication number: 20040259845
    Abstract: A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and herpes virus, is disclosed. The method comprises administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-controlling amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Applicants: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq
  • Publication number: 20040161398
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicants: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Patent number: 6670341
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more antiviral agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions and kits for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus. Additionally, the invention includes compositions and methods useful for combating a cancer in a mammal and for facilitating delivery of a therapeutic agent to a mammalian cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignees: Wake Forest University Health Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Publication number: 20020082242
    Abstract: The invention includes compositions and methods useful for treatment of a virus infection in a mammal by double-targeting the virus (i.e. targeting the virus at more than one stage of the virus life cycle) and thereby inhibiting virus replication. The compositions of the invention include compounds, which comprise a phosphocholine moiety covalently conjugated with one or more therapeutic agents (e.g. nucleoside analogue, protease inhibitor, etc.) to a lipid backbone. The invention also includes pharmaceutical compositions for use in treatment of a virus infection in mammals. The methods of the invention comprise administering a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of the invention, in an amount effective to treat the infection, to a mammal infected with a virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Ronald A. Fleming, Khalid S. Ishaq, Gregory L. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke
  • Patent number: 6030960
    Abstract: A method of treating hepatitis virus infection is disclosed. The method comprising administering to a human subject in need of such treatment an effective hepatitis virus-combatting amount of an alkyl lipid or alkyl lipid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignees: Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Louis S. Kucera
  • Patent number: 5962437
    Abstract: A method of treating viral infections, and in particular HIV-1, hepatitis B virus and herpes viruses, is disclosed. The method comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment an infection-combating amount of a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Wake Forest University
    Inventors: Louis S. Kucera, Susan L. Morris-Natschke, Khalid S. Ishaq