Abstract: Liposomes termed as small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs), can be synthesized in the 20-50 nm size range, but encounter challenges such as instability and aggregation leading to inter-particle fusion. This limits their use as a therapeutic delivery agent. Increasing the surface negative charge of SUVs, via the attachment of anionic entities such as DNA/RNA, increases the colloidal stability of these vesicles. Additionally, the dense spherical arrangement and radial orientation of nucleic acids exhibits unique chemical and biological properties, unlike their linear counterparts. These liposomal particles, are non-toxic and though anionic, can efficiently enter cells without the aid of ancillary cationic transfection agents in a non-immunogenic fashion. These exceptional properties allow their use as delivery agents for gene regulation in different therapies and offer an alternative platform to metal core spherical nucleic acids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 3, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2024
Assignees:
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EXICURE, INC.
Inventors:
Chad A. Mirkin, Sonbinh T. Nguyen, Resham Singh Banga, Natalia Chernyak, Sergei Gryaznov, Aleksandar Radovic-Moreno, Christopher Mader
Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to compositions of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) composed of a liposome or lipoplex complex having an oligonucleotide shell with CpG oligonucleotides positioned on the exterior of the liposome or lipoplex. The invention also relates to methods of treating subjects and of inducing cytokine expression in a subject using the compositions described herein.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 15, 2021
Publication date:
March 3, 2022
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Bart Anderson, Subbarao Nallagatla, Richard Kang, Ekambar Kandimalla
Abstract: The invention in some aspects relates to antisense inhibitors of IL1B and related methods of use. The antisense inhibitors may be formulated as a nanoparticle or other type of three dimensional presentation format.
Abstract: Compositions related to spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) and structures with antisense oligonucleotides and methods of treatment of diseases and disorders are disclosed herein.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 28, 2019
Publication date:
January 7, 2021
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Kang, Subbarao Nallagatla, Bart Anderson, Ekambar Kandimalla, Michael Mutolo
Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to spherical nucleic acid-based constructs and related methods and compositions thereof. The compositions of the invention are useful for activating agonists of nucleic acid interacting complexes, such as TLRs, stimulating an immune response, and treating diseases such as infectious disease, cancer, allergies, allergic diseases, and autoimmune disease.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 17, 2020
Assignee:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Aleksandar Filip Radovic-Moreno, Christopher C. Mader, Subbarao Nallagatla, Warefta Hasan, Aaron Love, Sergei Gryaznov
Abstract: Optimized inhibitory nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids have sequences which include an optimal inhibitory motif, such as GGG. Related methods are also described.
Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 16, 2020
Publication date:
October 29, 2020
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
Abstract: Liposomes termed as small unilamellar vesicles (SUVs), can be synthesized in the 20-50 nm size range, but encounter challenges such as instability and aggregation leading to inter-particle fusion. This limits their use as a therapeutic delivery agent. Increasing the surface negative charge of SUVs, via the attachment of anionic entities such as DNA/RNA, increases the colloidal stability of these vesicles. Additionally, the dense spherical arrangement and radial orientation of nucleic acids exhibits unique chemical and biological properties, unlike their linear counterparts. These liposomal particles, are non-toxic and though anionic, can efficiently enter cells without the aid of ancillary cationic transfection agents in a non-immunogenic fashion. These exceptional properties allow their use as delivery agents for gene regulation in different therapies and offer an alternative platform to metal core spherical nucleic acids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 6, 2020
Assignees:
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, EXICURE, INC.
Inventors:
Chad A. Mirkin, Sonbinh T. Nguyen, Resham Singh Banga, Natalia Chernyak, Sergei Gryaznov, Aleksandar Radovic-Moreno, Christopher Mader
Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to antisense oligonucleotides directed to the interleukin 17 receptor (IL-17R), and other targets. Spherical nucleic acid formulations or compositions of antisense oligonucleotides and related methods of treatment are also provided.
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of synthesizing liposomes and liposomal spherical nucleic acids with hydrophobic molecules functionalized to the surface. The lipid particles contain one or more agents that elicit an immune response.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 1, 2017
Publication date:
September 24, 2020
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Kang, Sagar Anantatmula, Rishika Agarwal, Merideth Burkhart, Bart Anderson
Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or Initial Screen of Phosphodiester disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 16, 2019
Date of Patent:
September 1, 2020
Assignee:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel
Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to compositions of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) composed of a liposome or lipoplex complex having an oligonucleotide shell with CpG oligonucleotides positioned on the exterior of the liposome or lipoplex. The invention also relates to methods of treating subjects and of inducing cytokine expression in a subject using the compositions described herein.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 5, 2017
Publication date:
August 13, 2020
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Bart Anderson, Subbarao Nallagatla, Richard Kang, Ekambar Kandimalla
Abstract: Optimized inhibitory nucleic acids are provided. The nucleic acids have sequences which include an optimal inhibitory motif, such as a GGG. Related methods are also described.
Abstract: Spherical nucleic acids (SNA) carrying self-aggregating oligonucleotides are described herein. Compositions of the SNA include discrete nanostructures that are not aggregated. Related methods are also described.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 27, 2018
Publication date:
June 18, 2020
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Kang, Subbarao Nallagatla, Bart Anderson, Ekambar Kandimalla
Abstract: Liposomal spherical nucleic acids that function as multivalent immune modulators are provided according to the invention. The liposomal spherical nucleic acids of the invention are useful prophylactic and therapeutic applications as well as research and diagnostic indications.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 12, 2019
Publication date:
March 5, 2020
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Aleksandar Filip Radovic-Moreno, Richard Kang, Subbarao Nallagatla, Christopher C. Mader, Sergei Gryaznov
Abstract: Liposomal spherical nucleic acids that function as multivalent immune modulators are provided according to the invention. The liposomal spherical nucleic acids of the invention are useful prophylactic and therapeutic applications as well as research and diagnostic indications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2015
Date of Patent:
October 8, 2019
Assignee:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Aleksandar Filip Radovic-Moreno, Richard Kang, Subbarao Nallagatla, Christopher C. Mader, Sergei Gryaznov
Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to compositions of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) composed of a liposome or lipoplex complex having an oligonucleotide shell with CpG oligonucleotides positioned on the exterior of the liposome or lipoplex. The invention also relates to methods of treating subjects and of inducing cytokine expression in a subject using the compositions described herein.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 5, 2017
Publication date:
July 25, 2019
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Bart Anderson, Subbarao Nallagatla, Richard Kang, Ekambar Kandimalla
Abstract: TNF? antisense oligonucleotides are provided herein. Methods of treating TNF? diseases or disorders using the TNF? antisense oligonucleotides and related products are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 16, 2019
Publication date:
July 11, 2019
Applicant:
Exicure, Inc.
Inventors:
Christopher C. Mader, Tiffany L. Halo, Sergei Gryaznov, Richard Kang, Weston Daniel