Enhanced Combination Therapies for Laminopathies, Cellular Aging, and Atherosclerosis
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
Improved combination therapies for treating laminopathies, cellular aging, and atherosclerosis, featuring sustained-release formulations, nanoparticle encapsulation, antioxidant co-administration, transdermal patch delivery, and tailored dosing regimens to enhance patient compliance, bioavailability, and treatment outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed combination therapies for progeroid diseases and conditions, cellular aging, and cardiovascular and bone diseases. However, the original patent's limitations include poor patient compliance due to frequent dosing, limited bioavailability, and inadequate antioxidant protection. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing novel formulations, delivery methods, and dosing regimens to improve treatment outcomes and patient quality of life.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced combination therapies comprise a farnesyltransferase inhibitor and an mTOR inhibitor, administered in a sustained-release formulation to improve patient compliance. The farnesyltransferase inhibitor can be encapsulated in a nanoparticle to enhance bioavailability. Additionally, an antioxidant can be co-administered to reduce oxidative stress. Transdermal patch delivery and tailored dosing regimens based on patient age and disease severity can further improve treatment outcomes. The new inventive concept's components and operation are designed to overcome the limitations of the original patent, providing more effective and convenient treatment options for patients.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel formulations, delivery methods, and dosing regimens that are not obvious from the original patent. The sustained-release formulation, nanoparticle encapsulation, antioxidant co-administration, transdermal patch delivery, and tailored dosing regimens provide a significant improvement over the original patent, making the new inventive concept novel and non-obvious.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include other types of formulations, such as liposomal or microsphere-based delivery systems. Variations of the dosing regimens, including pulsatile or circadian-based dosing, could also be explored. Additionally, the inventive concept could be adapted for use in other disease areas, such as cancer or neurodegenerative disorders.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced combination therapies have significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the areas of laminopathies, cellular aging, and atherosclerosis. The target market includes patients suffering from these diseases, as well as healthcare providers and researchers seeking more effective treatment options. The inventive concept's improved patient compliance, bioavailability, and treatment outcomes make it an attractive solution for the pharmaceutical industry.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Pharmaceutical therapeutics, specifically laminopathy and progeroid syndrome treatment, involving molecular pharmacology and drug delivery systems with expertise in combination therapies, pharmaceutical formulations, and targeted drug administration
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A pharmaceutical researcher or clinical pharmacologist with advanced degree, knowledge of molecular targeting, drug delivery technologies, and experience in developing combination therapies for genetic disorders
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that enhancing drug delivery, bioavailability, and patient compliance represents standard optimization strategies in pharmaceutical development. The proposed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core combination therapy concept, utilizing well-established pharmaceutical engineering techniques to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,541 |
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| Title | Combination therapies for treatment of laminopathies, cellular aging, and atherosclerosis |