Enhanced Quinone-Containing Conjugates for Improved Efficacy and Reduced Toxicity

Publication ID: 24-11857638_0006_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Enhanced Quinone-Containing Conjugates for Improved Efficacy and Reduced Toxicity,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857638_0006_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857638_0006_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,638.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present disclosure relates to improved quinone-containing conjugates for detection and treatment of proliferative disorders, featuring enhanced stability, reduced toxicity, and improved tumor cell selectivity.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed quinone-containing conjugates with limitations in stability, toxicity, and tumor cell selectivity. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing optimized linker modules, cytotoxic payload modules, and improved conjugate synthesis methods.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new conjugates comprise a quinone-containing linker module designed for improved stability and reduced toxicity, and a cytotoxic payload module optimized for enhanced efficacy. The conjugates can be synthesized using a system comprising the quinone-containing linker module and the cytotoxic payload module. The inventive concept also includes methods for detecting and treating proliferative disorders using the improved conjugates, which can be administered at lower doses due to their enhanced efficacy and reduced side effects.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, including the optimized quinone-containing linker module, the improved conjugate synthesis system, and the methods for detecting and treating proliferative disorders using the enhanced conjugates.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include variations of the quinone-containing linker module, such as different quinone structures or linker lengths. Additionally, the conjugate synthesis system could be modified to include additional components or steps to further improve conjugate stability and efficacy.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced quinone-containing conjugates have significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical industry for the detection and treatment of proliferative disorders, offering improved efficacy and reduced toxicity compared to existing treatments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K47/6889
A A61 A61K31/122
A A61 A61K47/6891
A A61 A61K49/0039
A A61 A61K49/0043
A A61 A61K49/0052
C C07 C07D417/12
C C07 C07K16/30
G G01 G01N33/582

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,638
TitleQuinone-containing conjugates
Assignee(s)Promega Corporation