Patents by Inventor Zhude Tu

Zhude Tu 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: 20230150990
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of SphK inhibitors and methods of making and using same. An aspect of the present disclosure provides for an SphK2 inhibiting agent, wherein the SphK2 inhibiting agent is a 1,2,3-triazole having SphK2 inhibiting activity and SphK2 selectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Vijai Kumar Reddy Tangadanchu, Hao Jiang, Buck Rogers
  • Publication number: 20200369626
    Abstract: Described are compounds for the binding of S1PR2, and imaging agents and pharmaceutical compositions including said compounds. Also described are methods employing the compounds, imaging agents, and pharmaceutical compositions. These methods include imaging and/or treatment of diseases associated with S1PR2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Zonghua Luo, Hui Liu, Robyn Klein
  • Patent number: 10676467
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a compositions for binding sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1), imaging of S1P1, and methods of use thereof. Provided are imaging agents for imaging S1P1 and S1P1 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions. Also provided are therapeutic compositions and methods for the treatment of S1P1 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Adam Rosenberg, Hui Liu, Junbin Han
  • Patent number: 10421722
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various compounds that are useful as vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) ligands. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease (PD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignees: Washington University, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Zonghua Luo, Hui Liu, Hongjun Jin, Stanley M. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20190256492
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various compounds that are useful as ?-synuclein ligands. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Paul T. Kotzbauer, Xuyi Yue, Dhruva D. Dhavale
  • Patent number: 10300155
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various compounds that are useful as ?-synuclein ligands. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Junfeng Li, Xuyi Yue, Paul Kotzbauer
  • Publication number: 20190002450
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a compositions for binding sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1), imaging of S1P1, and methods of use thereof. Provided are imaging agents for imaging S1P1 and S1P1 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions. Also provided are therapeutic compositions and methods for the treatment of S1P1 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Adam Rosenberg, Hui Liu, Junbin Han
  • Publication number: 20170355675
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various compounds that are useful as vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) ligands. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson's disease (PD), and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicants: Washington University, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Zonghua Luo, Hui Liu, Hongjun Jin, Stanley M. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20170189566
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to various compounds that are useful as ?-synuclein ligands. The invention further relates to methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Junfeng Li, Xuyi Yue, Paul Kotzbauer
  • Patent number: 8658131
    Abstract: Bipiperidinyl compounds and salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds include high affinity ligands for ?1 receptors. Some compounds are also highly selective for ?1 receptor compared to ?2 receptor. Compounds can comprise radioisotopes, including 18F or 11C. Radiolabeled compounds can be used as probes for imaging distribution of ?1 receptor in a subject such as a human using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Robert H. Mach, Wei Wang, Stanley M. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20130315825
    Abstract: Derivatives of phenothiazine, phenoxazine, and phenazine compounds and their use as ?-synuclein ligands are described. Also described are methods of using these compounds and their radiolabeled analogs for the detection, monitoring, and treatment of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Robert Mach, Lihai Yu, Paul Kotzbauer
  • Patent number: 8506927
    Abstract: Pegylated fluoroalkoxybenzamide compounds which selectively bind Sigma-2 receptors are disclosed. These compounds, when labeled with a positron-emitting radioisotope such as 18F, can be used as radiotracers for medical imaging such as imaging of tumors by positron emission tomography (PET). In addition, these compounds, when labeled with 123I, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods for synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Zhude Tu
  • Publication number: 20120171119
    Abstract: Pegylated fluoroalkoxybenzamide compounds which selectively bind Sigma-2 receptors are disclosed. These compounds, when labeled with a positron-emitting radioisotope such as 18F, can be used as radiotracers for medical imaging such as imaging of tumors by positron emission tomography (PET). In addition, these compounds, when labeled with 123I, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods for synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Zhude Tu
  • Patent number: 8193360
    Abstract: Fluoroalkoxybenzamide compounds which selectively bind Sigma-2 receptors are disclosed. These compounds, when labelled with 18F, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by positron emission tomography (PET). In addition, these compounds, when labelled with 123I, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods for synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Zhude Tu
  • Patent number: 8168650
    Abstract: A series of N-substituted 9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl phenylcarbamate analogs are disclosed, as well as methods of their preparation. Their affinities for sigma (?1 and ?2) receptors are described. Two new compounds, N-(9-(4-aminobutyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate and N-(9-(6-aminohexyl)-9-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-3?-yl)-N?-(2-methoxy-5-methylphenyl)carbamate, are shown to have a high affinity and selectivity for ?2 versus ?1 receptors. Among the disclosed compounds are biotinylated and fluorescent analogs. These compounds can serve as probes to the ?2 receptor. In addition, some disclosed compounds can induce apoptotic cell death by both caspase-dependent and caspase-independent mechanisms, and are effective for treatment of tumors. The compounds can be used as chemotherapeutics or chemosensitizers in the treatment of a wide variety of solid tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Richard Hotchkiss, William Hawkins, Rebecca Aft, Zhude Tu
  • Publication number: 20120100073
    Abstract: Fatty acid analogue (FAA) molecules comprising positron-emitting radionuclides, salts thereof, and FAA-triglycerides are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of synthesis, and methods of imaging distribution and metabolism of fatty acids and fatty acid triglycerides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Robert John Gropler, Zhude Tu, Pilar Herrero
  • Publication number: 20110311447
    Abstract: Bipiperidinyl compounds and salts thereof are disclosed. The compounds include high affinity ligands for ?1 receptors. Some compounds are also highly selective for ?1 receptor compared to ?2 receptor. Compounds can comprise radioisotopes, including 18F or 11C. Radiolabeled compounds can be used as probes for imaging distribution of ?1 receptor in a subject such as a human using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zhude Tu, Robert H. Mach, Wei Wang, Stanley M. Parsons
  • Publication number: 20110230662
    Abstract: Fluoroalkoxybenzamide compounds which selectively bind Sigma-2 receptors are disclosed. These compounds, when labelled with 18F, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by positron emission tomography (PET). In addition, these compounds, when labelled with 123I, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods for synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Zhude Tu
  • Patent number: 7947838
    Abstract: Fluoroalkoxybenzamide compounds which selectively bind Sigma-2 receptors are disclosed. These compounds, when labelled with 18F, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by positron emission tomography (PET). In addition, these compounds, when labelled with 123I, can be used as radiotracers for imaging of tumors by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Methods for synthesis of these compounds are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert Mach, Zhude Tu
  • Patent number: 7893266
    Abstract: Methods for detection of cancer cells and for determining the proliferative status of cells in a tissue sample in vitro are disclosed. These methods comprise contacting a tissue sample with a radiolabeled compound or salt thereof of Formula wherein at least one of X, Y, and Z comprises a radioisotope, n is an integer from 2 to about 10; and each of A and A1 is a C1-C4 alkoxyl, a C1-C4 fluoroalkyl or a C1-C4 fluoroalkoxyl. The methods further comprise detecting the distribution of the radioisotope in the tissue sample, whereby a cell having a high density of the radioisotope compared to quiescent cells is diagnostic for a cancer cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Robert H. Mach, Michael J. Welch, Douglas J. Rowland, Zhude Tu