Patents Assigned to KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11946163
    Abstract: The invention describes a novel system for identifying optimized gRNAs for use in CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing platforms. The invention allows for the determination of specific gene alterations rendered by a particular gRNA, thereby permitting the generation of optimized gRNA libraries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory V. Kryukov, Michael R. Schlabach, Jason J. Merkin
  • Patent number: 11912987
    Abstract: This invention describes a novel CRISPR/Cas9 target identification platform permitting the discovery of novel genes and pathways involved in the ability of T cells and NK cells to react against and generate an anti-tumor response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Micah Benson
  • Publication number: 20230340411
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Patent number: 11787813
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds having Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein X1, X2, X11, X12, R1, R3, R5, R5?, R6, and R7 are defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to inhibit a USP1 protein and/or to treat a disorder responsive to the inhibition of USP1 proteins and USP1 activity. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jehrod Burnett Brenneman, Elsa Beyer Krall, Michael Schlabach, Andrew Alistair Wylie
  • Patent number: 11718624
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to: a) solid state forms of a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), and a compound of Formula (III); b) pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more solid state forms of a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), and a compound of Formula (III), and optionally, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent; c) methods of treating tumors or cancers by administering one or more solid state forms of a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), and a compound of Formula (III) to a subject in need thereof; and d) methods for the preparation of solid state forms of a compound of Formula (I), a compound of Formula (II), and a compound of Formula (III).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanlan Liu, Jeremy Clinton Wilt, Friedrich Blatter, Giuseppe Lapadula
  • Publication number: 20230220380
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo
  • Publication number: 20230119142
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides gRNA compositions, CRISPR/Cas systems comprising the same, and methods of their use in the modification of immune effector cells. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Schlabach, Anja Fides Hohmann
  • Publication number: 20230108584
    Abstract: Methods for activating and expanding TILs using unconventional cytokines are provided. These methods include techniques for activating and expanding TILs using streamlined approaches, including one-step approaches, approaches using agonists for stimulation, approaches more suitable for clinical manufacturing, and approaches without the requirement of feeder cells, are provided. Compositions of expanded populations of TILs are also provided, in addition to populations of expanded TILs enriched in central memory T cell phenotype.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc,
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Noah Jacob Tubo, Nicholas John Colletti, Robert Andrew LaMothe, Gregory V. Kryukov, Michael R. Schlabach, Sean Philip Leary Arlauckas
  • Publication number: 20230088186
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo
  • Patent number: 11608500
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo
  • Patent number: 11485736
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds having Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein X1, X2, X11, X12, R1, R3, R5, R5?, R6, and R7 are defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to inhibit a USP1 protein and/or to treat a disorder responsive to the inhibition of USP1 proteins and USP1 activity. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jehrod Burnett Brenneman, Elsa Beyer Krall, Michael Schlabach, Andrew Alistair Wylie
  • Publication number: 20220315921
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo
  • Patent number: 11459544
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Publication number: 20220267727
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Patent number: 11421228
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo
  • Publication number: 20220220442
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason J. Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael R. Schlabach, Noah Jacob Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Publication number: 20220154178
    Abstract: This invention describes a novel CRISPR/Cas9 target identification platform permitting the discovery of novel genes and pathways involved in the ability of T cells and NK cells to react against and generate an anti-tumor response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Micah Benson
  • Patent number: 11332713
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael Schlabach, Noah Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Patent number: 11261428
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions related to the modification of immune effector cells to increase therapeutic efficacy. In some embodiments, immune effector cells modified to reduce expression of one or more endogenous target genes, or to reduce one or more functions of an endogenous protein to enhance effector functions of the immune cells are provided. In some embodiments, immune effector cells further modified by introduction of transgenes conferring antigen specificity, such as exogenous T cell receptors (TCRs) or chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are provided. Methods of treating a cell proliferative disorder, such as a cancer, using the modified immune effector cells described herein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Micah Benson, Jason Merkin, Gregory V. Kryukov, Solomon Martin Shenker, Michael Schlabach, Noah Tubo, James Martin Kaberna, II
  • Publication number: 20220010304
    Abstract: The invention describes a novel system for identifying optimized gRNAs for use in CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing platforms. The invention allows for the determination of specific gene alterations rendered by a particular gRNA, thereby permitting the generation of optimized gRNA libraries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: KSQ Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory V. Kryukov, Michael R. Schlabach, Jason J. Merkin