Patents Assigned to Akagera Medicines, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230381303
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved compositions of ionizable lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids to cells. Anionic phospholipids, including phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylglycerol are included in the lipid nanoparticles to increase the transfection efficiency in human dendritic cells. The further incorporation of mono-unsaturated alkyl chain analogs in dimethylaminopropyl-dioxolane or heterocyclic ketal ionizable lipids in the formulation demonstrated high levels of transfection in human dendritic cells, compared to other ionizable lipids in the same family, and demonstrated good stability to oxidative damage. Finally, the use of an ammonium salt of phosphatidylserine allows for the efficient production of PS-targeted LNPs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Mark E. Hayes, Alexander Koshkaryev, Ross B. Fulton
  • Publication number: 20230348447
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin
  • Publication number: 20230219941
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin
  • Publication number: 20230126415
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin
  • Publication number: 20230126953
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds useful as ionizable cationic lipids. The ionizable cationic lipids are useful for preparing lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids to cells. Cationic ionizable lipids were engineered with improved stability to oxidative degradation while in storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Mark E. Hayes
  • Patent number: 11591544
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds useful as ionizable cationic lipids. The ionizable cationic lipids are useful for preparing lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids to cells. Cationic ionizable lipids were engineered with improved stability to oxidative degradation while in storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Mark E. Hayes
  • Patent number: 11566023
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin
  • Patent number: 11555033
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin
  • Publication number: 20220411394
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for improved compositions of ionizable lipid nanoparticles for the delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids to cells. Cationic ionizable lipids are engineered with improved stability to oxidative degradation while in storage, while retaining high transfection activity or potency in cells. These lipids are designed to be biodegradable, thus improving the tolerability of nanoparticles formed with them in vivo. In addition, targeting of these nanoparticles in a highly specific manner to dendritic cells is provided for through inclusion of antibody conjugates directed against cell surface receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Dmitri B. Kirpotin, Mark E. Hayes, Alexander Koshkaryev, Ross B. Fulton
  • Publication number: 20220274975
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment of tuberculosis, as well as other mycobacterial and gram positive bacterial infections are disclosed. These compositions contain a highly potent and selective oxazolidinone encapsulated with high efficiency to maximize dosing potential of low toxicity drugs, and are stable in the presence of plasma. The compositions are long circulating and retain their encapsulated drug while in the circulation following intravenous dosing to allow for efficient accumulation at the site of the bacterial or mycobacterial infection. The high doses that can be achieved when combined with the long circulating properties and highly stable retention of the drug allow for a reduced frequency of administration when compared to daily or twice daily administrations of other drugs typically utilized to treat these infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Akagera Medicines, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl C. Drummond, Suresh K. Tipparaju, Charles O. Noble, Alexander Koshkaryev, Dmitri B. Kirpotin