Patents by Inventor Zahra Shahrokh

Zahra Shahrokh 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).

  • CNS DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20230165942
    Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE
    Publication number: 20230026836
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Gaozhong Zhu, Kris Lowe, Zahra Shahrokh, James Christian, Richard Fahrner, Jing Pan, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias
  • CNS delivery of therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 11471516
    Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF HEPARAN N-SULFATASE
    Publication number: 20220133862
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
  • Stable Anti-OSMR Antibody Formulation
    Publication number: 20220062414
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, stable formulations comprising an anti-oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) antibody and having a pH ranging from approximately 6.0-7.6, wherein less than approximately 5% of the anti-OSMR antibody exists as high molecular weight (HMW) species in the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Cornell Manning, Zahra Shahrokh, Dave Nichols, Philip M Levesque, Ryan Erik Holcomb
  • Methods and compositions for CNS delivery of iduronate-2-sulfatase
    Patent number: 11260112
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gaozhong Zhu, Kris Lowe, Zahra Shahrokh, James Christian, Richard Fahrner, Jing Pan, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias
  • Anti-IL-6 Antibody Formulation
    Publication number: 20220040301
    Abstract: Provided herein are stable aqueous anti-IL-6 antibody formulations that have reduced aggregate formation and oxidation. The anti-IL-6 antibody formulations are suitable for treating IL-6 mediated diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: GaoZhong Zhu, Zahra Shahrokh, Mark Melville, Madhav Devalaraja
  • Stable anti-OSMR antibody formulation
    Patent number: 11141479
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, stable formulations comprising an anti-oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) antibody and having a pH ranging from approximately 6.0-7.6, wherein less than approximately 5% of the anti-OSMR antibody exists as high molecular weight (HMW) species in the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: KINIKSA PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Cornell Manning, Zahra Shahrokh, Dave Nichols, Philip M Levesque, Ryan Erik Holcomb
  • Methods and compositions for CNS delivery of heparan n-sulfatase
    Patent number: 11065308
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Farah Natoli, Gaozhong Zhu, Jennifer Terew, Yuan Jiang, Jamie Tsung, Zahra Shahrokh, Brian Vernaglia, Jing Pan, Richard Pfeifer, Pericles Calias
  • PHTHALOCYANINE DYE CONJUGATE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210205455
    Abstract: Provided are compositions containing a conjugate containing a phthalocyanine dye, including compositions containing stabilizing agents, such as non-ionic surfactants and/or protectants. In some aspects, the compositions result reduced aggregation of the conjugate due to agitation, temperature exposure, and/or pH. Also provided are articles of manufacture containing the compositions containing the conjugates, and methods for their administration to subjects for photoimmunotherapy. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine dye conjugates are conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody, that targets the conjugate to a cell or pathogen, such as by binding to a cell surface protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony MANIBUSAN, Zahra SHAHROKH
  • Methods and Compositions for CNS Delivery of Arylsulfatase A
    Publication number: 20200405825
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an arylsulfatase A (ASA) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Nazila Salamat-Miller, Katherine Taylor, Paul Campolieto, Zahra Shahrokh, Jing Pan, Lawrence Charnas, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias
  • STABLE FORMULATIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF ARYLSULFATASE A
    Publication number: 20200237883
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes (e.g., recombinant human arylsulfatase A (rhASA)) for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases (e.g., Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease). In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for intrathecal administration comprising an ASA protein and a poloxamer, wherein less than 5% of the ASA protein exists in aggregated form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nazila Salamat-Miller, Katherine Taylor, Paul Campolieto, Zahra Shahrokh, Jing Pan, Lawrence Charnas, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias, Keethkumar Jain, Sujit Basu
  • Stable formulations for CNS delivery of arylsulfatase A
    Patent number: 10660944
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among oilier things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes (e.g., recombinant human arylsulfatase A (rhASA)) for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases (e.g. Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease), In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for intrathecal administration comprising an ASA protein and a poloxamer, wherein less than 3% of the ASA protein exists in aggregated form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nazila Salamat-Miller, Katherine Taylor, Paul Campolieto, Zahra Shahrokh, Jing Pan, Lawrence Charnas, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias, Keethkumar Jain, Sujit Basu
  • Methods and compositions for CNS delivery of arylsulfatase A
    Patent number: 10646554
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an arylsulfatase A (ASA) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nazila Salamat-Miller, Katherine Taylor, Paul Campolieto, Zahra Shahrokh, Jing Pan, Lawrence Charnas, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias
  • CNS DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20200113981
    Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
  • Stable Anti-OSMR Antibody Formulation
    Publication number: 20200061188
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, stable formulations comprising an anti-oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) antibody and having a pH ranging from approximately 6.0-7.6, wherein less than approximately 5% of the anti-OSMR antibody exists as high molecular weight (HMW) species in the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Cornell Manning, Zahra Shahrokh, Dave Nichols, Philip M Levesque, Ryan Erik Holcomb
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE
    Publication number: 20200046810
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Gaozhong Zhu, Kris Lowe, Zahra Shahrokh, James Christian, Richard Fahrner, Jing Pan, Teresa Leah Wright, Pericles Calias
  • Stable anti-OSMR antibody formulation
    Patent number: 10493149
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, stable formulations comprising an anti-oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) antibody and having a pH ranging from approximately 6.0-7.6, wherein less than approximately 5% of the anti-OSMR antibody exists as high molecular weight (HMW) species in the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Cornell Manning, Zahra Shahrokh, Dave Nichols, Phillip M Levesque, Ryan Erik Holcomb
  • CNS delivery of therapeutic agents
    Patent number: 10456454
    Abstract: The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
    Inventors: Pericles Calias, Jing Pan, Jan Powell, Lawrence Charnas, Thomas McCauley, Teresa Leah Wright, Richard Pfeifer, Zahra Shahrokh
  • Stable anti-OSMR antibody formulation
    Patent number: 10391170
    Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, stable formulations comprising an anti-oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) antibody and having a pH ranging from approximately 6.0-7.6, wherein less than approximately 5% of the anti-OSMR antibody exists as high molecular weight (HMW) species in the formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mark Cornell Manning, Zahra Shahrokh, Dave Nichols, Phillip M Levesque, Ryan Erik Holcomb