Patents by Inventor Zoltan Dekan

Zoltan Dekan 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).

  • ANALGESICS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210355166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides with alternating stereochemistry. In particular, the invention relates to peptides comprising alternating stereochemistry of (LDLD) in the first four amino acid residues. The invention further contemplates the use of peptides with alternating stereochemistry in treating pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: MacDonald Christie, Paul Alewood, Robert Capon, Zoltan Dekan
  • Spider venom peptides and methods of use for modulating sodium channels
    Patent number: 10662229
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptides and their use for modulating sodium channels. More particularly, the present invention relates to peptides from the venom of the tarantula Pamphobeteus nigricolor and their use in methods of inhibiting Nav1.7 and for treating or preventing conditions associated with Nav1.7 activity such as neuropathic, inflammatory and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: The University of Queensland
    Inventors: Paul Alewood, Zoltan Dekan, Jennifer Deuis, Richard Lewis, Irina Vetter
  • SPIDER VENOM PEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USE FOR MODULATING SODIUM CHANNELS
    Publication number: 20190359662
    Abstract: This invention relates to peptides and their use for modulating sodium channels. More particularly, the present invention relates to peptides from the venom of the tarantula Pamphobeteus nigricolor and their use in methods of inhibiting Nav1.7 and for treating or preventing conditions associated with Nav1.7 activity such as neuropathic, inflammatory and nociceptive pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Paul ALEWOOD, Zoltan DEKAN, Jennifer DEUIS, Richard LEWIS, Irina VETTER
  • OXYTOCIN PEPTIDE ANALOGUES
    Publication number: 20130130985
    Abstract: Peptide analogues of oxytocin are described together with methods of treating conditions ameliorated by modulating oxytocin receptor. The peptide analogues are seleno or telluro peptide analogues. Methods of synthesis of selenocysteine, tellurocysteine and oxytocin analogues are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Paul Alewood, Markus Muttenthaler, Zoltan Dekan