Patents by Inventor Van-Duc Le

Van-Duc Le 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: 8349858
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives, compositions comprising the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives and methods of using the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives to treat pain or an inflammatory disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme
    Inventors: Deen Tulshian, William B. Geiss, Gregory S. Martin, Van-Duc Le, James C. Haber, Jr., Julius J. Matasi, Michael F. Czarniecki, Stephanie Nicole Cooke
  • Publication number: 20110245238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds and methods of using benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds as therapeutic agents to treat a number of conditions associated with the faulty regulation of the processes of programmed cell death, autoimmunity, inflammation, hyperproliferation, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Manzer Durrani, William B. Geiss, David J. Fairfax, Dmytro O. Tymoshenko, Van-Duc Le, Lisa H. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110065738
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives, compositions comprising the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives and methods of using the Polycyclic Guanine Derivatives to treat pain or an inflammatory disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Deen Tulshian, William B. Geiss, Gregory S. Martin, Van-Duc Le, James C. Haber, JR., Julius J. Matasi, Michael F. Czarniecki, Stephanie Nicole Cooke
  • Publication number: 20110009393
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds and methods of using benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds as therapeutic agents to treat a number of conditions associated with the faulty regulation of the processes of programmed cell death, autoimmunity, inflammation, hyperproliferation, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Manzer Durrani, William B. Geiss, David J. Fairfax, Dmytro O. Tymoshenko, Van-Duc Le, Lisa H. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7759338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds and methods of using benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds as therapeutic agents to treat a number of conditions associated with the faulty regulation of the processes of programmed cell death, autoimmunity, inflammation, hyperproliferation, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Manzer Durrani, William B. Geiss, David J. Fairfax, Dmytro O. Tymoshenko, Van-Duc Le, Lisa Helen Peterson
  • Publication number: 20080064686
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic use. In particular, the present invention provides benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds and methods of using benzodiazepine derivatives and related compounds as therapeutic agents to treat a number of conditions associated with the faulty regulation of the processes of programmed cell death, autoimmunity, inflammation, hyperproliferation, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Manzer Durrani, William Geiss, David Fairfax, Dmytro Tymoshenko, Van-Duc Le, Lisa Peterson
  • Publication number: 20050143427
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compound which is [b]-fused bicyclic proline derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt thereof, and methods of treating diseases, including, but not limited to, methods of preventing or inhibiting joint cartilage damage and preventing or treating diseases characterized by joint cartilage damage, joint inflammation, or joint pain. The [b]-fused bicyclic proline derivatives are compounds of Formula I as described above. Diseases characterized by joint cartilage damage or joint pain include, for example, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is also characterized by joint inflammation. This invention also relates to methods of synthesizing and preparing the [b]-fused bicyclic proline derivatives, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Nicole Barvian, Cleo Connolly, Peter Guzzo, James Hamby, James Hicks, Matthew Johnson, Van-Duc Le, Lorna Mitchell, William Roark
  • Publication number: 20050137215
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compound which is [c]-fused bicyclic proline derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound or the salt thereof, and methods of treating diseases, including, but not limited to, methods of preventing or inhibiting joint cartilage damage and preventing or treating diseases characterized by joint cartilage damage, joint inflammation, or joint pain. The [c]-fused bicyclic proline derivatives are compounds of Formula I as described above. Diseases characterized by joint cartilage damage or joint pain include, for example, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is also characterized by joint inflammation. This invention also relates to methods of synthesizing and preparing the [c]-fused bicyclic proline derivatives, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Guzzo, James Hamby, Matthew Johnson, Van-Duc Le, John Mangette, Rajesh Shenoy, Michael Stier
  • Patent number: 6555563
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided compounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for the selective inhibition of COX-2 in the presence of COX-1. As a result, invention compounds and compositions provide anti-inflammatory relief to a subject in need thereof while dramatically reducing the occurrence of side effects in the subject. Compounds contemplated for use in the practice of the present invention are substituted heterocyclic compounds containing amidinyl and imidazolyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Medinox, Inc.
    Inventors: Van-Duc Le, Jean-Frédérick Salazar