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On September 19, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Using Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Modification of Mesenchymal Stem Cells” that discloses the utilization of mesenchymal stem cells, exosomes from mesenchymal stem cells, conditioned media from mesenchymal stem cells, apoptotic bodies from mesenchymal stem cells, and modified mesenchymal stem cells for treatment of bipolar disorder. In one embodiment mesenchymal stem cells isolated from umbilical cord tissue are treated with carbon monoxide at a concentration sufficient to induce activation of heme-oxygenase I and infused into a patient at risk or suffering from bipolar disorder.
On September 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COPD by Stimulation of Stem Cell Mobilization” which discloses means of inducing pulmonary regeneration and/or protection from oxidative stress by stimulation of endogenous stem cell mobilization together with one or more inhibitors of NF-kappa B and/or one or more inhibitors of oxidative stress. The invention discloses the unexpected finding that G-CSF administration enhances oxidative stress and pulmonary damage, however, coadministration with pterostilbene, results in synergistic suppression of COPD pathology.
On August 29, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Gene Silencing Therapy of Acute Respiratory Disorder” that teaches treatment means, compositions of matter and protocols useful for suppression of acute respiratory disorder (ARDS) through induction of RNA interference in the pulmonary microenvironment alone and/or in conjunction with mucolytic and/or DNA disrupting agents. In one embodiment short interfering RNA (siRNA) is prepared which targets complement receptors C3R and/or C5R together with TNF-receptor, IL-6 receptor and/or TLR4 and TLR9. In some embodiments NanoStilbene is utilized as a delivery vehicle for siRNA delivery.
On August 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Mesenchymal Stem Cell Apoptotic Bodies and Compositions Thereof” that discloses means, treatments and compositions of matter useful for treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cell apoptotic bodies alone or in combination with “regenerative adjuvants” to prevent and/or reverse reduction in lung function associated with COPD. In other embodiments the invention teaches the utilization of stem cell apoptotic bodies for induction of pulmonary regeneration directly or indirectly.
On July 29, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Gene Modified iPSC Derived Cellular Compositions for Regeneration and Immune Modulation” that disclosed cells and cellular compositions useful for treatment of degenerative and/or autoimmune diseases derived from gene edited/gene modified pluripotent stem cells. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cell such as inducible pluripotent stem cells are gene modified to express tissue associated transcription factors such as pdx-1 if endodermal tissue is desired and cells are differentiated into regenerative-type cells such as along the mesenchymal lineage. In one embodiment the invention teaches transfection with IL-27 to induce expression of coinhibitory molecules for suppression of autoimmunity. In some embodiments the invention provides generation of iPSC derived MSC which cannot stimulate inflammation due to gene-editing based removal of inflammatory associated transcription factors.
On May 12, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Inhibition and Reversion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by Endothelial Cell Regeneration” that teaches means, treatment methods, and compositions of matter useful for prevention and/or reversion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cells and exosome thereof as a means of augmenting endogenous endothelial regeneration and/or endothelial regeneration stimulated by exogenous means. In some embodiments the invention provides administration of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells together with autologous endothelial progenitor cells and/or mobilization of said autologous endothelial progenitor cells.
On March 7, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Trauma Associated Cognitive Dysfunction Using Mesenchymal Stem Cell Apoptotic Bodies and Compositions Thereof” which teaches means, treatments and compositions of matter useful for treatment of chemotherapy/radiotherapy associated cognitive dysfunction. In one embodiment the invention provides the administration of mesenchymal stem cell apoptotic bodies alone or in combination with “regenerative adjuvants” to prevent and/or reverse cognitive dysfunction associated with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy. In other embodiments the invention teaches the utilization of stem cell apoptotic bodies for induction of neuroregeneration directly or indirectly.
On February 7, 2022, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COVID-19 Associated Cognitive Dysfunction by Nutraceutical Preparations” that teaches means and methods of treating cognitive dysfunction associated with COVID-19 and/or other associated with inflammatory conditions. In one embodiment treatment of COVID-19 cognitive dysfunction performed by administration of nutraceutical means, wherein said nutraceuticals are administered at a frequency and/or concentration sufficient to induce proliferation of endogenous neural progenitor cells and/or protect cells from inflammatory damage. In one embodiment said nutraceuticals are comprised of green tea extract, and/or nigella sativa, and/or pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane. In some embodiments nutraceutical compositions are utilized to overcome treatment resistant of currently used antidepressants.
On November 1, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Induction of Concurrent Pulmonary Immune Modulation and Regeneration by Protein Mediated Conjugation of Immune Regulatory Cells with Endogenous Progenitor Cells” that discloses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for treatment of inflammatory pulmonary diseases such as COVID-19 through administration of agents that facilitate interaction between immune modulatory cells and endogenous pulmonary progenitor cells. In one embodiment a bispecific antibody capable of facilitating the interaction between CD25 on T regulatory cells and CD47 on pulmonary epithelial stem cells is described.
On October 11, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Umbilical Cord Derived Regenerative and Immune Modulatory Stem Cell Populations” which provides universal donor cellular populations derived from umbilical cords possessing ability to elicit immune modulation and evoke regeneration when administered into a mammalian host. Generation of cellular products for clinical use are provided including methodologies of expansion, characterization, and means of therapeutic implementation.
On October 4, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Reduction of Neutrophil Extracellular Trap formation by Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Exosomes” that disclosed methods of reducing lung inflammation in acute respiratory distress syndrome elicited by various factors such as COVID-19 infection by reduction of neutrophil extracellular trap formation through administration of mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes thereof. The invention provides means of inhibiting neutrophil release of extracellular traps by mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes derived from said mesenchymal stem cells. Additionally, synergies are provided between mesenchymal stem cells and/or exosomes derived from mesenchymal stem cells and agents approaches which reduce neutrophil extracellular trap formation.
On September 22, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapeutic Activities by T Regulatory Cells” teaches novel means of enhancing mesenchymal stem cell regenerative activities including, intra alia, production from pulmonary leakage and suppression of scar tissue formation by co-administration with T regulatory cells. In some embodiments the invention provides an interaction between T regulatory cells and mesenchymal stem cells in which T regulatory cells stimulate upregulation of mesenchymal stem cell activity in a GITR dependent manner.
On September 16, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Ivermectin Compositions for Treatment of COVID-19” that discloses novel mechanisms of action of ivermectin therapy as related to treatment of COVID-19 and means of augmenting therapeutic activities by co-administration with one or more of the following: pterostilbene, thymoquinone, epigallocatechin-3-gallate, and sulforaphane. In one embodiment the invention provides enhanced reduction of inflammation induced pulmonary leakage without augmenting immune suppressive mechanisms.
On August 23, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Degeneration” that discloses means of treating lung degenerative diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells alone, and/or using said cells under conditions that are activated in order to endow enhanced regenerative activity. In one embodiment said activation of said mesenchymal stem cells is performed through stimulation with a toll like receptor agonist at a concentration and duration sufficient to induce a >50% increase in keratinocyte growth factor expression from said stem cells. In another embodiment the invention provides the use of JadiCells as a means of producing exosomes, wherein said exosomes possess therapeutic properties capable of reducing inflammation, fibrosis and degeneration associated with COPD, as well as stimulation of regenerative activity. In some JadiCells are activated by a treatment with Activated Protein C.
On August 18, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhancement of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapeutic Activity by Stimulators of T Regulatory Cells and/or Cells Expressing CD73” that teaches compositions of matter and protocols useful for treatment of COVID-19 and/or other inflammatory pathologies through stimulation of T regulatory cells and/or T cells expressing CD73 using administration of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells. In one embodiment dosage of JadiCells needed to treat a patient is determined by the increase of T regulatory cells and/or CD73 expressing cells that are increased in number and/or activity subsequent to a test dose of JadiCells. In another embodiment stimulators of T regulatory cells and/or CD73 expressing T cells are utilized together with JadiCells in order to augment therapeutic activity. In some embodiments administration of JadiCell is performed with low dose interleukin-2 as a treatment for COVID-19 or other inflammatory related pathologies.
On August 11, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Induction of Neurogenesis using Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Derivatives Thereof” that disclosed compositions of matter and protocols useful for treatment of neurological dysfunctions through stimulation of adult neurogenesis using administration of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells. In one embodiment viral induced neuropathy is reduced by administration of JadiCells to stimulate neurogenesis. In another embodiment the neurogenic activity of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors is enhanced by administration of JadiCells. In some embodiments administration of JadiCell exosomes, conditioned media, microvesicles and/or apoptotic bodies is utilized to stimulate neurogenesis.
On July 6, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease by Immune Modulation and Regenerative Means” in which we describe and disclose means, methods and compositions of matter for treatment Parkinson’s Disease through concurrent immune modulation and regenerative means. In one embodiment Parkinson’s Disease is treated by augmentation of T regulatory cell numbers and/or activity while concurrently providing regenerative cells such as mesenchymal stem cells, and/or dopamine secreting cells. In one embodiment administration of immunoglobulins such as IVIG together with low dose interleukin-2 and/or low dose naltrexone is disclosed as a preparatory means prior to administration of therapeutic cells such as stem cells. Other therapeutic means utilized in an adjuvant manner are also provided for hormonal rebalancing, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
On May 24, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapies for Targeting of Tumor Vasculature” that disclosed novel means, protocols, and compositions of matter for creating targeted immune responses and/or induction of immunological memory towards the tumor vasculature. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with one or more genes capable of eliciting immunity, induced to differentiate into endothelial-like cells which resemble the tumor endothelial cells, and utilized as a vaccine. In some embodiment’s genes are engineered under control of specific promoters to allow for various specificities of activity. In one specific embodiment pluripotent stem cells engineered to endow properties capable of inducing expression of the a- Gal epitope (Gala1,3Gala1,4GlcNAc-R). Addition of adjuvants to enhance antigen presentation of the vaccine composition, as well as means of stimulating systemic enhancement of circulating endothelial specific T cells are also disclosed.
On May 21, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Lithium as a Monotherapy and/or Stem Cell Adjuvant Therapy for Pulmonary Fibrosis” that disclosed compositions of matter, therapeutics, and protocols useful for reduction and/or reversion of pulmonary fibrosis. In one specific embodiment lithium chloride is administered together with a regenerative cell in a patient suffering from, or at risk of pulmonary fibrosis. In one embodiment said lithium chloride is administered as an adjuvant to a regenerative therapy, wherein said regenerative therapy is a gene therapy, a protein therapy, a cell therapy, or a tissue transplant. In one embodiment lithium chloride, or a salt thereof is utilized alone, or with a regenerative means, to evoke preservation and/or elongation of telomere length in pulmonary tissue. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) and/or products derived from said cells in order to induce an inhibition of natural or pathological reduction of telomere length, to preserve telomere length or to enhance telomere length. In one embodiment the MSC described in the invention as useful are umbilical cord derived MSC.
On May 17, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder by Low Dose Interleukin-2” which teaches methods, compositions of matter, and protocols useful for treatment of major depressive disorder through administration of low dose interleukin- 2 at a concentration and/or frequency sufficient to increase expansion of T regulatory cell numbers and/or enhancement of T regulatory cell activity. In some embodiments administration of interleukin-2 is provided as means of enhancing efficacy of standard antidepressant therapies. Furthermore, administration of interleukin-2 receptor agonists is also described in the current invention as a treatment of major depressive disorder.
On April 13, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Amelioration and Treatment of Opioid Addiction” that discloses compositions of matter, protocols and treatment means for reducing and/or preventing opioid addiction. In one embodiment the invention teaches intranasal administration of umbilical cord blood plasma, or extracts thereof, together with pterostilbene or pterostilbene containing nanoparticles, and/or oxytocin, and/or human chorionic gonadotropin.
On March 29, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Compositions Capable of Stimulating Immunity Towards Tumor Blood Vessels” which discloses novel means, protocols, and compositions of matter for eliciting an immune response against blood vessels supplying neoplastic tissue. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with one or more genes capable of eliciting immunity. In some embodiments such genes are engineered under control of specific promoters to allow for various specificities of activity. In one specific embodiment pluripotent stem cells engineered to endow properties capable of inducing expression of the a-Gal epitope (Gala1,3Gala1,4GlcNAc-R).
On March 23, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Chimeric Cells Comprising Dendritic Cells and Endothelial Cells Resembling Tumor Endothelium” which disclosed are means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of immunological responses towards tumor endothelial cells. In one embodiment the invention teaches fusion of dendritic cells and cells resembling tumor endothelial cells and administration of such chimeric cells as an immunotherapy for stimulation of tumor endothelial cell destruction. In other embodiments pluripotent stem cells are utilized to generate dendritic cells, wherein said dendritic cells are fused with pluripotent stem cell derived endothelial cells created in a manner to resemble tumor endothelial cells.
On March 16, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Dendritic Cells and Engineered Dendritic Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy” which disclosed are populations of dendritic cells generated from stem cells capable of inducing immunity towards cancer. In one embodiment said dendritic cells are generated from allogeneic inducible pluripotent stem cells, for some uses, said pluripotent stem cells are genetically engineered/edited to induce cancer specific immunity and/or resist immunosuppressive effect of tumor derived microenvironment. In one embodiment pluripotent stem cells are transfected with cancer stem cell antigens such as BORIS and/or NR2F6.
On March 4, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Therapeutic Monocytes for Prevention of Suicidal Ideation” that discloses ompositions of matter, protocols, and therapeutic means for treatment of suicidal ideations and/or suppression of suicidal attempts. In one embodiment the invention provides the use of umbilical cord derived monocytes as a means of treatment. In another embodiment, monocytes are de-differentiated from adult monocytes using reprogramming means to create monocyte capable of producing anti-inflammatory as well as regenerative properties useful in reducing suicidal ideations and/or attempts. Published on September 8, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220280574
On February 2, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Ex Vivo Generation of Immunocytes Recognizing Brother Of The Regulator of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) Expressing Cancer Stem Cells” that discusses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of immunity towards cancer stem cells by providing a dendritic cell, wherein said dendritic cells express BORIS and/or peptides derived from BORIS, wherein said dendritic cell is cultured in the presence of one or more immunocytes. In one embodiment said dendritic cells are derived from umbilical cord blood sources and allogeneic to T cells, which are expanded ex vivo and used for the purposes of immunotherapy. Published on August 25, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220267730
On February 8, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Natural Kill Cell Memory by Administration of Dendritic Cells” which disclosed means, methods and compositions of matter useful for induction of natural killer cell memory by administration of dendritic cells and/or exosomes thereof. In one embodiment a mammal suffering from cancer is administered allogeneic cord blood derived dendritic cells that are not pulsed exogenously. In one embodiment the dendritic cells are stimulated to possess chemotactic activity towards the tumor by culture of dendritic cell progenitors in hypoxia. Natural killer cell memory is induced, in part, by triggering of upregulation of cytokines associated with homeostatic expansion such as interleukin 7 and interleukin 15. Published on August 11, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220249551
On January 26, 2021, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Dendritic Cell Activity by Homotaurine and Analogues Thereof” which discloses means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for enhancement of dendritic cell activity. In one embodiment the invention provides the use of GABA agonists such as homotaurine for stimulation of dendritic cell activity. In one embodiment said dendritic cell activity is enhancement of natural killer cell activity and/or of T cell activity. In one embodiment NK cell activity is ability to induce cytotoxicity in neoplastically transformed cells, whereas T cell activity is either cytokine production for CD4 cells or cytotoxicity for CD8 cells. Published on July 28, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220235325
On December 21, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapy for Opioid Addiction” which teaches means, methods and compositions of matter useful for reduction of brain inflammation and prevention of opioid addiction and/or tolerance. In one embodiment the invention provides utilization of platelet rich plasma (PRP), alone, or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants, for reduction of neural inflammation. In one embodiments PRP is admixed with oxytocin and administered intranasally in a patient at risk of opioid addiction. In another embodiment, PRP is admixed with fortified and non-fortified nigella sativa oil, and/or pterostilbene and administered intranasally. Other embodiments include utilization of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells alone and/or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants. Published on June 23, 2022, https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220193127
On December 8, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Ideations Through Stimulation of Hippocampal Neurogenesis Utilizing Plant-Based Approaches” that teaches means and methods of treating major depressive disorder and/or other disorders that predispose to suicide by administration of nutraceutical means, wherein said nutraceuticals are administered at a frequency and/or concentration sufficient to induce proliferation of endogenous neural progenitor cells. In one embodiment said nutraceuticals are comprised of green tea extract, and/or nigella sativa, and/or pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane. In some embodiment’s nutraceutical compositions are utilized to overcome treatment resistant of currently used antidepressants. Published on June 9, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220175701
On November 24, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of NK Cell Activity by QuadraMune Alone and together with Metformin” that disclosed means, compounds, and compositions of matter useful for stimulation of natural killer cell activity. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of metformin, pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal in need of natural killer cell immune modulation. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with said SARS-CoV-2. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients with COVID-19. Published on May 26, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220160809
On October 27, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Protection/Regeneration of Neurological Function by Endothelial Protection/Rejuvenation” using Stem Cells for Treatment of Conditions such as Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Schizophrenia” which therapeutic compounds, protocols, and compositions of matter useful for treatment of neurological conditions. In one embodiment the invention teaches the treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) through protecting/regenerating the endothelial by administration of cells such as stem cells. In one embodiment stem cells are administered in order to protect the endothelium from apoptosis and to preserve the blood brain barrier. In another embodiment stem cells are administered together with endothelial progenitor cells in order to regenerate neural endothelium. In other embodiments preservation of brain integrity in conditions of degeneration is accomplished by administration of stem cells and/or endothelial cells. Published on April 28, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220125852
On October 18, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceutical Reduction Prevention and/or Reversion of Multiple Sclerosis” that discloses compositions of matter, protocols, and treatment means for preventing and/or reversing multiple sclerosis in a mammal. In one embodiment administration of compositions containing pterostilbene, and/or nigella sativa, and/or sulforaphane, and/or epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) are provided. Published on June 23, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220193170
On September 24, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Personalized Immunotherapies for Reduction of Brain Inflammation and Suicide Prevention” that discloses means, methods and compositions of matter useful for reduction of brain inflammation and prevention of suicidal ideations and suicidal attempts. In one embodiment the invention provides utilization of autologous platelet rich plasma, alone, or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants, for reduction of neural inflammation. In one embodiment autologous PRP is admixed with oxytocin and administered intranasally in a patient at risk of suicidal ideation. In another embodiment, PRP is admixed with fortified and non-fortified nigella sativa oil and administered intranasally. Other embodiments include utilization of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells alone and/or admixed with regenerative/anti-inflammatory adjuvants. Published on March 24, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220088086
On September 14, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Immunotherapy of Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Associated Suicidal Ideation/Suicide” Disclosed are methods, means, and protocols of modifying the immune system so as to induce an immunologically tolerant state insofar as T regulatory cell number and/or activity is augmented in a patient suffering from schizophrenia. In one embodiment T regulatory cells are administered to the patient from exogenous sources, be they allogeneic or autologous. In other embodiments, T regulatory cells are generated endogenously through administration of immature dendritic cells, mesenchymal stem cells, and/or pharmaceutical means.
On August 28, 2020 the Company filed a patent application titled “Upregulation of Therapeutic T Regulatory Cells and Suppression of Suicidal Ideations in Response to Inflammation by Administration of Nutraceutical Compositions Alone or Combined with Minocycline” which discloses compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for induction of T regulatory cells in response to inflammation, as well as inhibition of suicidal ideations and/or neuroinflammation. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of minocycline, pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal undergoing upregulation of inflammatory mediators. Published on March 3, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220062367
On August 21, 2020 the Company filed a patent application titled “Methods of Determining Risk of Suicide and/or Suicidal Ideation by Immunological Assessment” which discloses means and methods of identifying risk of suicide and/or suicidal ideation by assessment of immunologically related cytokines and cells. In one embodiment, a score, termed the “Campbell Score” is devised based on assessment of serum cytokines, ability of immune cells to make cytokines when stimulated ex vivo, and ability of immune cells to produce neurotransmitters when stimulated ex-vivo. In one embodiment the concentration of interleukin-6 is utilized as a means of assessing suicidal propensity along, and/or in combination with metabolites of the enzyme indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase.
On August 05, 2020 the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention of Neuroinflammation associated Memory Loss Using Nutraceutical Compositions” which discloses means, methods, and therapeutic compositions for prevention of memory loss during situations of neuroinflammation. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of the therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal suffering from inflammation in order to preserver memory function. Published on February 10, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220040248
On July 28, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration by Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof” with new data demonstrating that the blueberry derived compound pterostilbene possesses numerous brain protective and potentially brain regenerative activities. The data disclosed by the Company indicates: a) pterostilbene suppresses inflammatory cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-1 beta and IL-6; b) pterostilbene inhibits death of neurons caused by inflammatory mediators; c) pterostilbene stimulates production of regenerative factors from cells in the brain such as BDNF, NGF, FGF-1, and FGF-2; and d) pterostilbene allows/enhances proliferation of endogenous brain stem cells. Published on February 3, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220031793
On July 22, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Additive and/or Synergistic Combinations of Metformin with Nutraceuticals for the Prevention, Inhibition and Treatment of SARS-Cov-2 and Associated COVID-19” showing potent synergy between QuadraMune™ and the antidiabetic drug metformin in treating COVID-19 associated lung damage models. It was discovered that the ability of QuadraMune™ to protect the lungs from inflammation that resembles coronavirus-induced pathology is markedly amplified by concurrent administration of metformin. At a mechanistic level, it was shown that metformin increased the ability of QuadraMune™ to a) increase the number of “healing macrophages” (“M2” macrophages); b) augment production of anti-inflammatory and regenerative proteins; and c) suppress production of pathological inflammatory proteins. Published on January 27, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220023237
On July 13, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention of Pathological Coagulation in COVID-19 and other Inflammatory Conditions” s directed to the utilization of pterostilbene, and/or nigella sativa extract, and/or sulforaphane, and/or Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) alone or in combination, for the prevention of pathological coagulation. In on embodiment a composition containing all four ingredients is administered to a patient at risk of hypercoagulation in order to prevent aberrant expression of pro-coagulation molecules and/or induce expression of molecules known to suppress coagulation. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of pterostilbene, thymoquinone, sulforaphane, and EGCG as a means of decreasing expression of tissue factor. Published on May 12, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220143123
On June 30, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Natural Killer Cell Activity and Induction of Cytotoxic Immunity Using Leukocyte Lysate Activated Allogeneic Dendritic Cells: StemVacs™” which describes the process of preparing allogeneic dendritic cells utilizing a leukocyte lysate based approach. These data support development of StemVacs for conditions that would benefit from NK activation such as cancer and COVID-19. Published on March 31, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20220096542
On June 22, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of SARS-CoV-2 with Dendritic Cells for Innate and/or Adaptive Immunity” that disclosed means, methods, and compositions of matter for prophylaxis and/or treatment of SARS-CoV-2 by administration of dendritic cells in a manner and frequency sufficient to induce activation of innate and/or adaptive immune responses. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of dendritic cells pulsed with one or more innate immune stimulants in a manner endowing said dendritic cell with ability to induce augmentation of natural killer (NK) cell number and/or activity. In another embodiment the invention teaches the use of dendritic cells stimulated with innate immune activators in a manner to allow for uptake of viral particles and presentation of viral epitopes to T cells in order to stimulate immunological activation and/or memory responses. Published on December 23, 2021 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20210393681
On June 15, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for Suppressing Indolamine 2,3 Deoxygenase” from new data showing QuadraMune™ significantly inhibited inflammation associated with memory impairment, as well as reduced levels of kynurenine. Elevation of kynurenine is associated with activation of indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase, an enzyme associated with inflammation and depression. Granted on January 25, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/11229674
On June 11, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for Reducing Myeloid Suppressor Cells” which disclosed compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for reduction of number and/or activity of myeloid suppressor cells (MSC). In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal at possessing an increased number and/or activity of said MSC in which reduction of number and/or activity is desired. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with viral and/or bacterial infections and/or neoplasia. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients. Published on December 16, 2021 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20210386815
On May 11, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of COVID-19 Lung Injury Using Umbilical Cord Plasma Based Compositions” which disclosed means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for the treatment of lung inflammation associated with viral and bacterial infections, as well as with systemic inflammation, through the administration of umbilical cord blood derived plasma-based compositions. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of umbilical cord blood plasma together with pterostilbene, and/or sulforaphane, and/or thymoquinone, and/or Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and/or n-acetylcysteine in an aerosolized manner to patients suffering from COVID-19 associated pulmonary deficiencies. In another embodiment, umbilical cord blood plasma is administered with immune-stimulatory agents in order to concurrently inhibit propagation of viral load in the lung while suppressing pulmonary deficiencies.
On May 4, 2020, the Company filed a patent application titled “Nutraceuticals for the Prevention, Inhibition and Treatment of SARS-Cov-2 and Associated COVID-19” which teaches compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection, as well as inhibition of viral propagation and acceleration of viral cure. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of pterostilbene, nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal at risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with said SARS-CoV-2. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients with COVID-19. Granted on March 8, 2022 https://patents.justia.com/patent/11266707
On November 4, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Cellular, Organ, and Whole-Body Rejuvenation Utilizing Cord Blood Plasma and Pterostilbene” that disclosed methods, means, and protocols for stimulation of rejuvenation in single cells, organs, and organisms by administration of cord blood derived plasma, cord blood plasma concentrates, and cord blood derived exosomes together with pterostilbene. The invention describes the previously unexpected finding that addition of pterostilbene to cord blood enhances the rejuvenation properties of cord blood. Said rejuvenation properties include telomere preservation, reduction in beta galactosidase, and retention of cellular activities. Published on May 6, 2021 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20210128638
On September 9, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Formulations Thereof for Protection of Hematopoiesis from Chemotherapy and Radiation” which disclosed compositions of matter useful for treatment and/or prevention of hematopoietic injury using pterostilbene and formulations thereof. In one embodiment nanoparticle delivered pterostilbene is administered subsequent to chemotherapy induced neutropenia in order to accelerate recovery of the hematopoietic compartment. In another embodiment, pterostilbene is provided concurrently with chemotherapy in order to concurrently assist the neoplasia killing action of the chemotherapy while protecting the bone marrow from suppression. In contrast to conventionally used agents that protect from neutropenia such as G-CSF and GM-CSF, the products disclosed can be chronically administered, thus allowing for concurrent use with chemotherapeutic or radiotherapeutic agents.
On January 21, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Prevention and Reversion of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy through Administration of “Educated” Monocytes and Progenitors Thereof” that provides means of preventing and/or reversing chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a patient through the modulation of monocytes as well as monocytic progenitors. In one embodiment the invention teaches administration of monocytes that have been previously “educated” by exposure to mesenchymal stem cells in order to endow onto said monocytes properties associated with stimulation of neuroregenerative properties. In some embodiments monocytes are educated by treatment of monocytic progenitors with conditions capable of endowing anti-inflammatory and regenerative conditions, said conditions include culture with epigenetic modifying agents. In other embodiments, the invention teaches the manipulation of cord blood derived monocytes as a starting population of cells for education by culture with mesenchymal stem cells.
On January 21, 2019, the Company filed a patent application titled “Autologous Neurogenic Cells and Uses Thereof for Professional Athletes at Risk of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” which disclosed are means, compositions of matter and methods of business for treating Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) using autologous primary cells and modified cells of autologous origin which have been banked. In one embodiment of the invention autologous dedifferentiation cells are generated and stored for future administration in patients which have suffered CTE. In other embodiments, dedifferentiated cells are differentiated into neurons or neuronal progenitor cells and subsequently administered locally or systemically or in a combination. In other embodiments autologous cells are maintained in an undifferentiated manner and/or neurologically differentiated state and utilized as a conditioning source in an extracorporeal circulatory system replicating clinical stage extracorporeal liver perfusion (ECLP) with substitution of autologous dedifferentiated, neurologically differentiated or a combination of said cells instead of hepatic cells.
On December 18, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy via RNA Administration” which disclosed are protocols, treatment means, and compositions of matter useful for treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy through administration of RNA or modified RNA molecules. In one embodiment said RNA is generated to activate various toll like receptors (TLR), of which said activation leads to production of cytokines which paradoxically lead to protection from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, wherein said protection constitutes a) reduction in glial cell activation, b) neuronal apoptosis due to excitotoxicity; and c) stimulation of endogenous regenerative processes including endothelial progenitor cell mobilization, proliferation of neuronal progenitor cells in the dentate gyrus and subventricular zones. In one particular embodiment targeting of RNA molecules is performed to specific brain cells including pyramidal neurons through the use of liposomes, exosomes, apoptotic bodies, nanoparticles and shark or cameloid antibodies is disclosed.
On September 25, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Formulations Thereof for Treatment of Pathological Immune Activation” that teaches treatments, protocols, and compositions of matter are described for reduction of pathological immune system activation. In one embodiment, pterostilbene and/or formulations thereof are administered in a patient suffering from cytokine release syndrome at a concentration and frequency sufficient to reduce abnormal cytokine production and thus treat the cause of said cytokine release syndrome. Formulations of pterostilbene are disclosed for rapid release, enhanced biodistribution, and targeting to cytokine releasing effectors are disclosed for use in the practice of the invention.
On September 17, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Pterostilbene and Compositions Thereof for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy” that teaches means, methods, and compositions of matter useful for prevention of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In one embodiment of the invention, disclosed is utilization of pterostilbene and/or pterostilbene based compounds for prevention and/or treatment of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. In one embodiment, the invention teaches administration of pterostilbene and/or pterostilbene based compounds for reduction of taupathy associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
On August 13, 2018, the Company filed a patent application titled “Enhancement of Ozone Therapy using Pterostilbene” that disclosed methods, means and compositions of matter using pterostilbene for enhancing therapeutic efficacy of ozone therapy in the field of oncology. The invention provides previously unknown synergies between ozone administration together with pterostilbene at inducing direct and indirect cytotoxicity to cancer cells. The invention provides means of delivery, administration, and therapeutic protocols for treatment of cancer patients. In one embodiment combination of ozone therapy together with pterostilbene is utilized to overcome drug resistance.
On October 08, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Synergistic Inhibition of Glioma Using Pterostilbene and Analogues Thereof” that teaches methods, means and compositions of matter for utilizing pterostilbene and analogues thereof for suppression of viability, metastasis and proliferation of glioma cells alone, or together with immunotherapy, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy means. In one embodiment said pterostilbene augments immunogenicity of glioblastoma cells so as to enhance killing by immune cells or complement subsequent to damage of said glioblastoma cells by chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy.
On April 26, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Stem Cell Activity using Pterostilbene and Compositions Containing Pterostilbene“ that disclosed means of augmenting circulating endogenous stem cells through administration of an effective amount of pterostilbene or derivatives thereof. In one embodiment a patient with reduced levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells is treated with pterostilbene at a concentration and frequency sufficient to restore, and/or enhance levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPC). In another embodiment endogenous levels of stem cells are restored or enhanced by administration of pterostilbene, said endogenous stem cells comprising cells of the dentate gyrus, subventricular zone, hepatic stem cells, cardiac stem cells, and hematopoietic stem cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Stimulation of Immunity to Tumor Stem Cell Specific Proteins by Peptide Immunization” that discloses treatment of cancer is disclosed through administration of proteins or specific peptides found on tumor stem cells in vivo, in a matter eliciting monocyte or dendritic cell migration in order to allow uptake of said administrated proteins or peptides, followed by administration of a maturation signal in vivo. The invention provides for treatment of cancer through induction of anticancer immunity and/or immunity towards tumor initiating stem cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Targeting the Tumor Microenvironment through Nutraceutical Based Immunoadjuvants” that disclosed compositions useful for the treatment of cancer which modulate tumor associated immunosuppression, thus acting as immunoadjuvants. In one embodiment a composition containing apigenin, is provided, said composition useful for inhibition of tumor associated immune suppression mediated through the molecule indolamine 2,3 deoxygenase (IDO). In another embodiment, liposomal apigenin is administered as a means of decreasing IDO expression.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Activated Leukocyte Extract for Repair of Innate Immunity in Cancer Patients” that disclosed are compositions, methods of use, and pharmaceutical preparations useful for modulation of immune responses. In one embodiment a composition is extracted polyvalently activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells through dialysis. Said immune modulator is useful for treatment of cancer and alleviation of cancer associated immune depression. In one embodiment, said immunomodulator acts as a costimulatory of T cell activation by modulation of cytokine production. In one embodiment said immune modulator is concentrated for miRNA species capable of activating innate immune cells.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Anti-Tumor Immunity by Mifepristone and Analogues Thereof” which relates to compositions of matter and methods useful for improving a treatment outcome and/or an alteration of immunity in a condition that benefits from immune stimulation. In particular, one embodiment of the invention teaches administration of sufficient doses of mifepristone or a derivative, alone, or in combination with an immunotherapeutic such as, but not limited to, an antibody, a vaccine, a cytokine, or a medicament whose therapeutic activity is associated with immune modulation.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Methods of Re-Activating Dormant Memory Cells with Anticancer Activity” that disclosed methods, protocols and compositions of matter useful for stimulation of anticancer immune responses. In one embodiment of the invention culture of buffy coat cells is performed in an environment resembling non-physiological conditions. Buffy coat derived products are subsequently harvested, concentrated, and added to a culture of monocytes and lymphocytes. Conditioned media from said second culture is subsequently utilized as an injectable solution for stimulation of anticancer immunity.
On March 29, 2017, the Company filed a patent application titled “Modulation of Oral Microbiome for Treatment of Periodontitis” that disclosed methods, means, and compositions of matter useful for inhibition of, reduction in progression and reversion of periodontitis. In one embodiment the invention provides prebiotic and/or probiotic compositions which modulation the oral microbiome in order to ameliorate, prevent or reverse periodontitis. In one embodiment a composition is administered into the oral cavity containing Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces odontolyticus, Streptococcus thermophilius, Lactobaccilus brevis and Lactobacilius plantarum. Administration may be performed using various means including a mouthwash, a patch, a toothpaste, or in a preferred embodiment said prebiotic and/or probiotic compositions are delivered via a mouth tray.
On July 20, 2016, the Company filed a patent application titled ”Prevention of Pregnancy Complications by Probiotic Administration” which disclosed methods, protocols and compositions of matter for the treatment of pregnancy complications through immune modulation of a mammal in need. In one embodiment the invention provides probiotic compositions for immune modulation to decrease risk of pregnancy complications. Pregnancy complications include recurrent spontaneous abortions (RSA), preterm birth, pre-eclampsia including hemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets (HELP), premature rupture of the membrane, Antepartum hemorrhage including placental abruption, chorioamnionitis, Intrauterine growth restriction, placenta pravaevia, sequalae of intraamniotic infection. Published on January 26, 2017 https://patents.justia.com/patent/20170020930
On July 20, 2016, the Company filed a patent application titled “Exosome Mediated Innate and Adaptive Immune Stimulation for Treatment of Cancer” that teaches means of stimulating innate and/or adaptive immunity to cancer by administration of exosomes. Stimulation of innate immunity involves modifying exosomes by chemical addition of innate immune stimulators, whereas stimulation of adaptive immunity involves pulsing dendritic cells generating exosomes with antigens, in some cases, pulsing with Brother of the Regulator of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) proteins, peptides, or altered peptide ligands thereof.
On July 8, 2015, the Company filed a patent application titled “Augmentation of Oncology Immunotherapies by Pterostilbene Containing Compositions” that disclosed compositions of matter and methods useful to augmentation of immune responses to tumors. In one embodiment, a pterostilbene containing composition is administered to a cancer patient at a sufficient concentration and frequency to induce de-repression of tumor targeting immune responses. In one specific embodiment of the present invention, pterostilbene enhances antibody dependent cellular toxicity (ADCC) and in turn augments efficacy of FDA approved antigen specific immunotherapeutics such as trastuzumab (Herceptin) and other monoclonal antibody therapies used for treating cancer.
The above list of intellectual properties are original works of Thomas E. Ichim and Timothy G. Dixon who have generously assigned them to the Company.
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