Patents by Inventor Tao Tom Du

Tao Tom Du 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: 20240415778
    Abstract: An oral preparation containing a progestogen, and a preparation method and the use. The oral preparation does not contain or contains only benzyl benzoate in a weight percentage of less than 8%. The preparation contains 17-? hydroxyprogesterone caproate, propylene glycol monocaprylate, PEG35 castor oil, and propylene glycol monolaurate. The oral preparation provides good stability, dissolution performance, and bioavailability while ensuring high safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: SHENZHEN EVERGREEN THERAPEUTICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xin DU, Shanshan LI, Tao Tom DU
  • Publication number: 20240299415
    Abstract: A treatment method for interstitial pneumonia by means of hydroxyprogesterone caproate alone or in combination with other drugs, and corresponding pharmaceutical uses, and pharmaceutical compositions. Hydroxyprogesterone caproate can reduce pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis symptoms, reduce pulmonary collagen deposition, and reduce the levels of various inflammatory factors in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and plasma. Hydroxyprogesterone caproate combined with dexamethasone can improve lipid metabolism abnormalities caused by dexamethasone treatment alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Inventors: Tao Tom Du, Tao Hu, Xin Du
  • Publication number: 20240285649
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are compositions, solutions, and soft gelatin capsules comprising 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-HPC). In certain embodiments, also disclosed herein are methods, dosing regimens, and kits for use in the treatment of a disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Xin Du, Tao Tom Du, Weiwei Hua
  • Publication number: 20240009166
    Abstract: This application provides the use of zanamivir in the preparation of drugs for the treatment or prevention of pre-eclampsia and the corresponding drugs and therapeutic methods; Zanamivir is effective in improving the symptoms of hypertension, proteinuria, elevated creatinine, neuraminidase and sialic acid in pre-eclampsia, increasing NO levels; and improving pregnancy outcomes. The combination of zanamivir and hydroxyprogesterone caproate showed superior results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Tao Tom DU, Tao HU, XIN DU
  • Publication number: 20230181599
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are compositions, solutions, and soft gelatin capsules comprising 17-alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-HPC). In certain embodiments, also disclosed herein are methods, dosing regimens, and kits for use in the treatment of a disease or condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Xin Du, Tao Tom Du, Weiwei Hua
  • Publication number: 20230020546
    Abstract: The present application provides a use of hydroxyprogesterone caproate for treating multiple diseases that cause a cytokine storm, such as novel coronavirus pneumonia, various virulent virus infections, side effects after monoclonal antibody treatment, side effects after CAR-T treatment, inflammatory bowel disease, and acute pancreatitis. Moreover, the present application also provides a method for treating the diseases by using a corresponding pharmaceutical composition. Experimental results show that progestin hydroxyprogesterone caproate can effectively inhibit the cytokine storm and is expected to be an effective drug for treating diseases such as novel coronavirus pneumonia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Tao Tom Du, Xin Du
  • Publication number: 20220193092
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a composition for inhibiting cytokine storm in a subject in need thereof, in particular cytokine release from PBMCs induced by anti-CD28 antibody and/or anti-CD3 antibody, comprising administering progestogen to the subject. The results show that hydroxyprogesterone caproate could inhibit various cytokines release from PBMC induced by anti-CD28 antibody and/or anti-CD3 antibody in a concentration-dependent manner, and could be a potential drug for the treatment of cytokine storm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Tao Hu, Tao Tom Du, Xin Du
  • Publication number: 20210361674
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulations, methods and kits for reducing cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17 or IL-17A) levels in both broncheoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood/serum and/or for the inhibition of p38 mitogen activating protein kinase (MAPK) activity involving the use of 17?-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) or derivatives thereof. The formulation may be in the form of an inhalant containing effective amounts of 17-OHPC, and the formulation may be used in a method to treat IL-17 cytokine and/or p38 MAPK mediated auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Such diseases may include glucocorticoid (GC) insensitive related diseases or conditions. In alternate embodiment, the formulation may include the combined use of budesonide (BUD) with 17-OPHC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Shenzhen Evergreen Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Tom DU, Chang LEE
  • Patent number: 10993879
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation powder that contains 17?-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) powder and the method of producing the formulation produces particles that are suitable as an inhalant. The formulations, methods and kits of powdered 17-OHPC as taught herein may be used to reduce cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17 or IL-17A) levels in both broncheoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood/serum and involve the inhibition of p38 mitogen activating protein kinase (MAPK) activity. The 17-OHPC powder formulation may be used in a method to treat IL-17 cytokine and/or p38 MAPK mediated auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Such diseases may include glucocorticoid (GC) insensitive related diseases or conditions. In alternate embodiment, the formulation may include the combined use of budesonide (BUD) and/or fluticasone with 17-OPHC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN EVERGREEN THERAPEUTICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Lee, Tao Tom Du
  • Patent number: 10987361
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulations, methods and kits for reducing cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17 or IL-17A) levels in both broncheoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood/serum and/or for the inhibition of p38 mitogen activating protein kinase (MAPK) activity involving the use of 17?-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) or derivatives thereof. The formulation may be in the form of an inhalant containing effective amounts of 17-OHPC, and the formulation may be used in a method to treat IL-17 cytokine and/or p38 MAPK mediated auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Such diseases may include glucocorticoid (GC) insensitive related diseases or conditions. In alternate embodiment, the formulation may include the combined use of budesonide (BUD) with 17-OPHC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Shenzhen Evergreen Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tao Tom Du, Chang Lee
  • Patent number: 10231976
    Abstract: Provided are methods and kits for administering progestogen as a glucocorticoid sensitizer to restore corticosteroid sensitivity or reverse the glucocorticoid insensitivity or enhance glucocorticoid sensitivity, in order to treat one or more glucocorticoid insensitivity related diseases or conditions. For example, these include methods for reversing the glucocorticoid insensitivity in a subject having no history of menstrual cycle-related exacerbation or allergy to self-hormones, particularly progesterone, such as premenstrual or perimenstrual deterioration in the symptoms, e.g., premenstrual worsening of atopic dermatitis or premenstrual exacerbations of asthma, and exhibiting relatively or totally refractory responses to glucocorticoid therapy, e.g., glucocorticoid resistance. The methods and kits provide for the administration of a sex hormone to the subject who is corticosteroid dependent or corticoid resistant or unresponsive or intolerant to corticosteroids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: PRAIRIE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventor: Tao Tom Du
  • Publication number: 20160045517
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formulations, methods and kits for reducing cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17 or IL-17A) levels in both broncheoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood/serum and/or for the inhibition of p38 mitogen activating protein kinase (MAPK) activity involving the use of 17?-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) or derivatives thereof. The formulation may be in the form of an inhalant containing effective amounts of 17-OHPC, and the formulation may be used in a method to treat IL-17 cytokine and/or p38 MAPK mediated auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Such diseases may include glucocorticoid (GC) insensitive related diseases or conditions. In alternate embodiment, the formulation may include the combined use of budesonide (BUD) with 17-OPHC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: PRAIRIE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventors: Tao Tom Du, Chang Lee
  • Publication number: 20160045396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation powder that contains 17?-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) powder and the method of producing the formulation produces particles that are suitable as an inhalant. The formulations, methods and kits of powdered 17-OHPC as taught herein may be used to reduce cytokine interleukin-17 (IL-17 or IL-17A) levels in both broncheoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) and blood/serum and involve the inhibition of p38 mitogen activating protein kinase (MAPK) activity. The 17-OHPC powder formulation may be used in a method to treat IL-17 cytokine and/or p38 MAPK mediated auto-immune and auto-inflammatory diseases. Such diseases may include glucocorticoid (GC) insensitive related diseases or conditions. In alternate embodiment, the formulation may include the combined use of budesonide (BUD) and/or fluticasone with 17-OPHC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: PRAIRIE PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
    Inventors: Chang Lee, Tao Tom Du
  • Publication number: 20110262502
    Abstract: The invention relates to 17-HPC pulmonary formulations for administration by inhalation comprising 17-HPC and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Particle size reduction of 17-HPC is required for the pulmonary delivery, and can be achieved with a surfactant or water without the surfactant. Preferred pulmonary formulations include a powder blend comprising a therapeutically effective amount of at least one steroid hormone (progestogen) as a glucocorticoid sensitizer, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein the at least one steroid hormone (progestogen) has a particle size distribution profile ranging from about one nanometer to about ten microns in the powder blend.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Prairie Pharmaceuticals LLC
    Inventors: Chang LEE, Tao Tom Du
  • Publication number: 20110195031
    Abstract: Provided are methods and kits for administering progestogen as a glucocorticoid sensitizer to restore corticosteroid sensitivity or reverse the glucocorticoid insensitivity or enhance glucocorticoid sensitivity, in order to treat one or more glucocorticoid insensitivity related diseases or conditions. For example, these include methods for reversing the glucocorticoid insensitivity in a subject having no history of menstrual cycle-related exacerbation or allergy to self-hormones, particularly progesterone, such as premenstrual or perimenstrual deterioration in the symptoms, e.g., premenstrual worsening of atopic dermatitis or premenstrual exacerbations of asthma, and exhibiting relatively or totally refractory responses to glucocorticoid therapy, e.g., glucocorticoid resistance. The methods and kits provide for the administration of a sex hormone to the subject who is corticosteroid dependent or corticoid resistant or unresponsive or intolerant to corticosteroids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: PRAIRIE PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
    Inventor: Tao Tom Du