Patents by Inventor Sean M. Bell

Sean M. Bell 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).

  • Publication number: 20240035013
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Augustus O. OKHAMAFE, Sean M. BELL, G. Nick ZECHERLE, Kris ANTONSEN, Yanhong ZHANG, Kieu Ly TRAN, Paul A. FITZPATRICK, Emil D. KAKKIS, Michel Claude VELLARD, Daniel J. WENDT, Mubarack MUTHALIF
  • Patent number: 11505790
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Augustus O. Okhamafe, Sean M. Bell, G. Nick Zecherle, Kris Antonsen, Yanhong Zhang, Kieu Ly Tran, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Emil D. Kakkis, Michel Claude Vellard, Daniel J. Wendt, Mubarack Muthalif
  • Publication number: 20190345475
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Augustus O. Okhamafe, Sean M. Bell, G. Nick Zecherle, Kris Antonsen, Yanhong Zhang, Kieu Ly Tran, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Emil D. Kakkis, Michel Claude Vellard, Daniel J. Wendt, Mubarack Muthalif
  • Patent number: 10221408
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Augustus O. Okhamafe, Sean M. Bell, G. Nick Zecherle, Kris Antonsen, Yanhong Zhang, Kieu Ly Tran, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Emil D. Kakkis, Michel Claude Vellard, Daniel J. Wendt, Mubarack Muthalif
  • Publication number: 20160362675
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Augustus O. Okhamafe, Sean M. Bell, G. Nick Zecherle, Kris Antonsen, Yanhong Zhang, Kieu Ly Tran, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Emil D. Kakkis, Michel Claude Vellard, Daniel J. Wendt, Mubarack Muthalif
  • Publication number: 20130039898
    Abstract: Provided herein are phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. Further provided are compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, formulation, and use of such compositions for industrial and therapeutic purposes, e.g., treating hyperphenylalaninemia, including phenylketonuria, and other disorders, including cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: Augustus O. Okhamafe, Sean M. Bell, G. Nick Zecherle, Kris Antonsen, Yanhong Zhang, Kieu Ly Tran, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Emil D. Kakkis, Michel Claude Vellard, Daniel J. Wendt, Mubarack Muthalif
  • Publication number: 20100278802
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. The invention provides compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, and use of such compositions for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Emil D. KAKKIS, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Daniel J. Wendt, Sean M. Bell, Augustus O. Okhamafe
  • Patent number: 7790433
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. The invention provides compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, and use of such compositions for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Emil D. Kakkis, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Daniel J. Wendt, Sean M. Bell, Augustus O. Okhamafe
  • Publication number: 20090263369
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. The invention provides compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, and use of such compositions for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
    Inventors: EMIL D. KAKKIS, PAUL A. FITZPATRICK, DANIEL J. WENDT, SEAN M. BELL, AUGUSTUS O. OKHAMAFE
  • Patent number: 7537923
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) variants produced by prokaryotes, wherein such prokaryotic PAL variant has a greater phenylalanine-converting activity and/or a reduced immunogenicity as compared to a wild-type PAL. The invention provides compositions of prokaryotic PAL and biologically active fragments, mutants, variants or analogs thereof, as well as methods for the production, purification, and use of such compositions for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Inventors: Emil D. Kakkis, Paul A. Fitzpatrick, Daniel J. Wendt, Sean M. Bell, Augustus O. Okhamafe