Patents by Inventor Tamar Tchkonia

Tamar Tchkonia 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).

  • Treating pulmonary conditions by selectively removing senescent cells from the lung using an intermittent dosing regimen
    Patent number: 10258618
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignees: UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AGING, MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Darren J. Baker, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Jan M. A. van Deursen
  • Increasing healthy lifespan and delaying progression of age-related phenotypes by selectively removing senescent cells
    Patent number: 10251376
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in the removal of senescent cells within a mammal. For example, transgenic non-human animals that can be induced to delete senescent cells are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M. A. van Deursen, Darren J. Baker
  • Method of optimizing conditions for selectively removing a plurality of senescent cells from a tissue or a mixed cell population
    Patent number: 10213426
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignees: UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., BUCK INSTITUE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING, MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Albert Davalos, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Yi Zhu, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia
  • PROTOCOL FOR INCREASING LIFE EXPECTANCY IN A TEST SUBJECT
    Publication number: 20190022225
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders. Also included herein are methods for extending lifespan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • USE OF SULFONAMIDE INHIBITORS OF BCL-2 AND BCL-XL TO TREAT OPHTHALMIC DISEASE BY SELECTIVELY REMOVING SENESCENT CELLS
    Publication number: 20190022090
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • Pharmaceutical Products and Drug Combinations for Treating Atherosclerosis by Stabilizing Atherosclerotic Plaques and Promoting Plaque Regression
    Publication number: 20190000846
    Abstract: Foamy macrophages with senescence markers accumulate in the subendothelial space at the onset of atherosclerosis where they drive pathology by increasing expression of key atherogenic and inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This invention provides senolytic agents that remove senescent cells that are present in or around atherosclerotic plaques. The agents inhibit or reverse thinning of the fibrous cap on atherosclerotic plaques. This has the effect of stabilizing the plaques, inhibiting rupture and preventing pathological sequelae that manifest as coronary artery disease. Senolytic agents used in this way complement the action of statins and other drugs that cause plaque regression. Thus, senolytic agents and lipid lowering drugs can be used in combination for enhanced therapeutic effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Jan M.A. van Deursen, Bennett G. Childs, Darren J. Baker, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Nathaniel David, Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria
  • Treatment of joint pain
    Patent number: 10130628
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a technology for managing the sensation of pain in a subject in need thereof. Treatment methods according to this invention include administering to the subject a formulation that contains an effective amount of (4-[(4S,5R)-4,5-bis(4-chlorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-[4-methoxy-2-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl]-1H-imidazol-1-yl]carbonyl]-2-piperazinone).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignees: UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING, THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Nathaniel David, Albert Davalos, Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Alain Vasserot, Chaekyu Kim, Okhee Jeon, Jennifer Elisseeff, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu
  • Unit Dose of an MDM2 Inhibitor that Provides Long-Lasting Relief from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and other Pulmonary Conditions by Selectively Removing Senescent Cells from the Lung
    Publication number: 20180303828
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Darren J. Baker, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • Nucleic Acid Construct Comprising a P16 Promoter Controlling Expression of a Transgene that Causes Apoptosis in Senescent Cells
    Publication number: 20180279590
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in the removal of senescent cells within a mammal. For example, transgenic non-human animals that can be induced to delete senescent cells are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M.A. van Deursen, Darren J. Baker
  • Methods and Compositions for Killing Senescent Cells and for Treating Senescence-Associated Diseases and Disorders
    Publication number: 20180256568
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Albert Davalos, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M.A. van Deursen, Jennifer Elisseeff, Chaekyu Kim, Okhee Jeon, Allyson K. Palmer, Yi Zhu
  • REMOVING SENESCENT CELLS FROM A MIXED CELL POPULATION OR TISSUE USING A PHOSPHOINOSITIDE 3-KINASE (PI3K) INHIBITOR
    Publication number: 20180250296
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • TREATING PULMONARY CONDITIONS BY SELECTIVELY REMOVING SENESCENT CELLS FROM THE LUNG USING AN INTERMITTENT DOSING REGIMEN
    Publication number: 20180235956
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Darren J. Baker, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • Treatment of Ophthalmic Conditions by Selectively Removing Senescent Cells from the Eye
    Publication number: 20180235957
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, Jan M.A. van Deursen
  • TRANSGENIC ANIMALS CAPABLE OF BEING INDUCED TO DELETE SENESCENT CELLS
    Publication number: 20180220630
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in the removal of senescent cells within a mammal. For example, transgenic non-human animals that can be induced to delete senescent cells are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M.A. van Deursen, Darren J. Baker
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SENESCENCE-ASSOCIATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20180193458
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders. Also included herein are methods for extending lifespan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Jose Alberto Lopez-Dominguez, Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Albert Davalos, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M.A. van Deursen, Yi Zhu
  • Treatment of ophthalmic conditions by selectively removing senescent cells from the eye
    Patent number: 10010546
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignees: Unity Biotechnology, Inc., Buck Institute for Research on Aging, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu, Darren J. Baker, Bennett G. Childs, Jan M. A. van Deursen
  • Treatment for osteoarthritis in a joint by administering a means for inhibiting MDM2
    Patent number: 9993472
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignees: UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC., BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING, THE JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Albert Davalos, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M. A. van Deursen, Jennifer Elisseeff, Chaekyu Kim, Okhee Jeon, Yi Zhu
  • Use of sulfonamide inhibitors of Bcl-2 to treat senescence-associated lung conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    Patent number: 9980962
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignees: UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC, BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING, MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATIOIN AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Darren J. Baker, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M. A. van Deursen, Yi Zhu
  • Transgenic animals capable of being induced to delete senescent cells
    Patent number: 9968076
    Abstract: This document provides a transgenic mouse for studying the role of senescent cells in an age-related phenotype. A recombinant polypeptide is expressed in senescent cells under control of a p16INK4a promoter. The polypeptide can be triggered to directly induce cell death in senescent cells. As a result, progression of one or more age-related phenotypes is delayed in the mouse. An example is the INK-ATTAC mouse which also expresses a marker polypeptide in senescent cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Jan M. A. van Deursen, Darren J. Baker
  • TREATMENT OF OPHTHALMIC CONDITIONS BY SELECTIVELY REMOVING SENESCENT CELLS FROM THE EYE
    Publication number: 20180117038
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Remi-Martin Laberge, Judith Campisi, Marco Demaria, Nathaniel David, Alain Philippe Vasserot, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Yi Zhu