Patents by Inventor Xinqin Fang
Xinqin Fang 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).
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Publication number: 20070037821Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated glutamic acid compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated glutamic acid compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated glutamic acid compound, and, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: NITROMED, INC.Inventors: David Garvey, Richard Earl, Malko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky Gaston, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunga, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20070032533Abstract: The invention describes compositions and kits comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing angiotensin II antagonist compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing angiotensin II antagonist compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating cardiovascular diseases; (b) treating renovascular diseases; (c) treating diabetes; (d) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (e) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (f) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating cirrhosis; (h) treating pre-eclampsia; (j) treating osteoporosis; (k) treating nephropathy; (l) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (m) treating portal hypertension (o) treating central nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; and (q) treating hyperlipidemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, Xiong Cai, Xinqin Fang, Ramani Ranatunge, Shiow-Jyi Wey, Hai-Xiao Zhai
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Patent number: 7163958Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: NitroMed Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Ricky D. Gaston, Subhash P. Khanapure, L. Gordon Letts, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunge, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20060194861Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Ipul Bandarage, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David Garvey, Subhash Khanapure, Ramani Ranatunge, Stewart Richardson, Joseph Schroeder, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20060189603Abstract: The invention describes novel compositions and kits comprising at least one nitric oxide enhancing diuretic compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide enhancing compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides methods for (a) treating conditions resulting from excessive water and/or electrolyte retention; (b) treating cardiovascular diseases; (c) treating renovascular diseases; (d) treating diabetes; (e) treating diseases resulting from oxidative stress; (f) treating endothelial dysfunctions; (g) treating diseases caused by endothelial dysfunctions; (h) treating cirrhosis; (j) treating pre-eclampsia; (k) treating osteoporosis; (l) treating nephropathy; (m) treating peripheral vascular diseases; (n) treating portal hypertension; (o) treating central nervous system disorders; (p) treating metabolic syndrome; (q) treating sexual dysfunctions; and (r) hyperlipidemia.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky Gaston, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunge, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Patent number: 7087630Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20050222243Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David Garvey, Ricky Gaston, Subhash Khanapure, L. Gordon Letts, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunga, Stewart Richardson, Joseph Schroeder, Cheri Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20050059655Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated diuretic compound, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions and kits comprising at least one diuretic compound of the invention, that is optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor compound and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: David Garvey, L. Letts, Manuel Worcel, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Subhash Khanapure, Chia-En Lin, Ramani Ranatunga, Cheri Stevenson
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Publication number: 20050059665Abstract: The invention describes novel substituted aryl compounds that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsterodal anti-inflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, thrombin inhibitors, thromboxane inhibitors, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pyType: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Subhash Khanapure, David Garvey, Richard Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky Gaston
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Patent number: 6825185Abstract: The invention describes novel substituted aryl compounds that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsterodal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, thrombin inhibitors, thromboxane inhibitors, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylType: GrantFiled: December 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Subhash P. Khanapure, David S. Garvey, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky D. Gaston
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Publication number: 20040116431Abstract: The invention describes novel substituted aryl compounds that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsterodal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, thrombin inhibitors, thromboxane inhibitors, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylType: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Subhash P. Khanapure, David S. Garvey, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky D. Gaston
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Publication number: 20040053985Abstract: The invention describes novel cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one COX-2 selective inhibitor, optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The novel cyclooxygenase 2 selective inhibitors of the invention can be optionally nitrosated and/or nitrosylated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Subhash P. Khanapure, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Patent number: 6706724Abstract: The invention describes novel substituted aryl compounds that are cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) selective inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsterodal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, thrombin inhibitors, thromboxane inhibitors, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylType: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Subhash P. Khanapure, David S. Garvey, Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, Ricky D. Gaston
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Publication number: 20040024014Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated proton pump inhibitor compound, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts
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Publication number: 20040024057Abstract: The invention describes novel nitrosated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase and/or at least one therapeutic agent. The invention also provides novel kits comprising at least one nitrosated NSAID, and, optionally, at least one nitric oxide donor and/or at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Applicant: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Richard A. Earl, Maiko Ezawa, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Ricky D. Gaston, Subhash P. Khanapure, L. Gordon Letts, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Cheri A. Stevenson, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Publication number: 20030220228Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylori inhibitors, proton pump inhiType: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: Ramani R. Bandarage, Upul K. Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Joseph D. Schroeder, Sang William Tam
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Patent number: 6649629Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitor, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and/or optionally, at least one therapeutic agent, such as, steroids, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds (NSAID), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) inhibitors, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonists, leukotriene A4 (LTA4) hydrolase inhibitors, 5-HT agonists, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, H2 antagonists, antineoplastic agents, antiplatelet agents, decongestants, diuretics, sedating or non-sedating anti-histamines, inducible nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, opioids, analgesics, Helicobacter pylori inhibitors, proton pump inhType: GrantFiled: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Nitromed, Inc.Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, L. Gordon Letts, Joseph D. Schroeder, Sang William Tam
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Nitrosated and nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds, compositions and methods of use
Publication number: 20030207919Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase. The present invention also provides methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing inflammation, pain, and fever; decreasing or reversing the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities resulting from the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs; treating and/or preventing gastrointestinal disorders; treating inflammatory disease states and disorders; and treating and/or preventing ophthalmic diseases or disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2003Publication date: November 6, 2003Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Qing Dong, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Mercer, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Tiansheng Wang -
Publication number: 20030203915Abstract: The invention describes novel nitric oxide donors and novel compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide donor. The invention also provides novel compositions comprising at least one nitric oxide donor, and, optionally, at least one therapeutic agent. The compounds and compositions of the invention can also be bound to a matrix. The invention also provides methods for treating cardiovascular diseases, for the inhibition of platelet aggregation and platelet adhesion caused by the exposure of blood to a medical device, for treating pathological conditions resulting from abnormal cell proliferation; transplantation rejections, autoimmune, inflammatory, proliferative, hyperproliferative, vascular diseases; for reducing scar tissue or for inhibiting wound contraction, particularly the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of restenosis by administering the nitric oxide donor optionally in combination with at least one therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Ricky D. Gaston, Chia-En Lin, Ramani R. Ranatunga, Stewart K. Richardson, Tiansheng Wang, Weiheng Wang, Shiow-Jyi Wey
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Nitrosated and nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds, compositions and methods of use
Patent number: 6593347Abstract: The present invention describes novel nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compounds, and novel compositions comprising at least one nitrosated and/or nitrosylated nonsteroidal antiinflammatory compound, and, optionally, at least one compound that donates, transfers or releases nitric oxide, elevates endogenous levels of endothelium-derived relaxing factor, stimulates endogenous synthesis of nitric oxide or is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase. The present invention also provides methods for treating, preventing and/or reducing inflammation, pain, and fever; decreasing or reversing the gastrointestinal, renal and other toxicities resulting from the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs; treating and/or preventing gastrointestinal disorders; treating inflammatory disease states and disorders; and treating and/or preventing ophthalmic diseases or disorders.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: NitroMed, Inc.Inventors: Upul K. Bandarage, Qing Dong, Xinqin Fang, David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Mercer, Stewart K. Richardson, Joseph D. Schroeder, Tiansheng Wang