Patents Assigned to Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20210277401
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing PKK mRNA and protein expression. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate PKK-associated diseases, disorders, and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Susan M. Freier, Huynh-Hoa Bui
  • Publication number: 20210275569
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for safely reducing thrombopoietin in a cell or an individual. Such methods, compounds, and compositions maintain platelet count within a safe hemostatic range. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to safely treat, prevent, or ameliorate a disease that can benefit from platelet count reduction in an individual. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful for treating or preventing diseases in which thrombopoietin contributes to the presence or activation of platelets contributes to and promotes disease initiation or progression, and/or adversely affects disease outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicants: Aronora, Inc., Oregon Health & Science University, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andras Gruber, Erik Tucker, Brett P. Monia, Alexey Revenko
  • Publication number: 20210277397
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the amount or activity of UBE3A-ATS, the endogenous antisense transcript of ubiquitin protein ligase E3A (UBE3A) in a cell or subject, and in certain instances increasing the expression of paternal UBE3A and the amount of UBE3A protein in a cell or subject. Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom or hallmark of a neurogenetic disorder. Such symptoms and hallmarks include developmental delays, ataxia, speech impairment, sleep problems, seizures, and EEG abnormalities. Such neurogenetic disorders include Angelman Syndrome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Susan M. Freier, Huynh-Hoa Bui, Paymaan Jafar-nejad, Frank Rigo
  • Patent number: 11111494
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing Ataxin 2 mRNA and protein expression. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate Ataxin 2 associated diseases, disorders, and conditions. Such Ataxin 2 associated diseases include spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2), amyotropic sclerosis (ALS), and parkinsonism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan M. Freier
  • Publication number: 20210269472
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides compounds and methods of increasing the amount or activity of a target protein in a cell. In certain embodiments, the compounds comprise a translation suppression element inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the translation suppression element inhibitor is a uORF inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the uORF inhibitor is an antisense compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley T. Crooke, Xue-hai Liang, Wen Shen
  • Publication number: 20210261945
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides oligomeric compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide having a central region comprising one or more modifications. In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides oligomeric compounds having an improved therapeutic index or an increased maximum tolerated dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Punit P. Seth, Michael Oestergaard, Michael T. Migawa, Xue-hai Liang, Wen Shen, Stanley T. Crooke, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210252039
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for increasing the amount or activity of STMN2 RNA in a cell or animal, and in certain embodiments increasing the amount of STMN2 protein in a cell or animal. Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom of a neurodegenerative disease. Such symptoms include ataxia, neuropathy, synaptic dysfunction, deficits in cognition, and decreased longevity. Such neurodegenerative diseases include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimer's disease (AD), and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicants: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research
    Inventors: Huynh-Hoa Bui, Don W. Cleveland, Ze'ev Melamed
  • Publication number: 20210254059
    Abstract: The present invention provides gapped oligomeric compounds comprising from 1 to about 3 internucleoside linkages having one of formulas I to XVI. In certain embodiments, inclusion of from 1 to about 3 internucleoside linkages of one of formulas I to XVI, improves selectivity for a target RNA relative to an off target RNA. In certain embodiments, the improved selectivity also provides an improved toxicity profile. Certain such oligomeric compounds are useful for hybridizing to a complementary nucleic acid, including but not limited, to nucleic acids in a cell. In certain embodiments, hybridization results in modulation of the amount of activity or expression of the target nucleic acid in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael T. Migawa, Eric E. Swayze, Punit P. Seth
  • Patent number: 11084844
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified nucleosides, analogs thereof and oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides modified nucleosides and analogs thereof that are useful for incorporation at the terminus of an oligomeric compound. Such oligomeric compounds can also be included in a double stranded composition. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein are expected to hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210238591
    Abstract: The present invention provides oligomeric compounds. Certain such oligomeric compounds are useful for hybridizing to a complementary nucleic acid, including but not limited, to nucleic acids in a cell. In certain embodiments, hybridization results in modulation of the amount activity or expression of the target nucleic acid in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Punit P. Seth, Michael Oestergaard, Eric E. Swayze
  • Patent number: 11078486
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the amount or activity of ATXN2 RNA in a cell or animal, and in certain instances reducing the amount of Ataxin-2 protein in a cell or animal. Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom or hallmark of a neurodegenerative disease. Such symptoms and hallmarks include ataxia, neuropathy, and aggregate formation. Such neurodegenerative diseases include spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 (SCA2), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and parkinsonism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Paymaan Jafar-nejad
  • Patent number: 11078485
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising at least one oligomeric compound comprising an alternating motif and further include a region that is complementary to a nucleic acid target. The compositions are useful for targeting selected nucleic acid molecules and modulating the expression of one or more genes. In preferred embodiments the compositions of the present invention hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA. The present invention also provides methods for modulating gene expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Allerson, Balkrishen Bhat, Anne B. Eldrup, Muthiah Manoharan, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210230589
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing expression of C9ORF72 mRNA and protein in an animal. Such methods are useful to treat, prevent, ameliorate, or slow progression of neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Rigo
  • Patent number: 11072794
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of huntingtin in a cell, tissue or animal. Further provided are methods of slowing or preventing Huntington's Disease (HD) progression using an antisense compound targeted to huntingtin. Additionally provided are methods of delaying or preventing the onset of Huntington's Disease (HD) in an individual susceptible to Huntington's Disease (HD). Also provided are uses of disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of diseases and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 11066668
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds comprising oligonucleotides complementary to a portion of the IKBKAP gene. Certain such compounds are useful for hybridizing to a portion of the IKBKAP gene, including but not limited to a portion of the IKBKAP gene in a cell. In certain embodiments, such hybridization results in modulation of splicing of the IKBKAP gene. In certain embodiments, the IKBKAP gene includes a mutation that results in defective splicing and a truncated IKAP protein. In certain embodiments, hybridization of oligonucleotides complementary to a portion of the IKBKAP gene results in a decrease in the amount of defective splicing and truncated IKAP protein. In certain embodiments, hybridization of oligonucleotides complementary to a portion of the IKBKAP gene results in an increase in the amount of normal splicing and functional, full-length IKAP protein. In certain embodiments, oligonucleotides are used to treat Familial Dysautonomia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Frank Rigo, Adrian R. Krainer, Rahul Sinha
  • Publication number: 20210214725
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing expression of C9ORF72 antisense transcript in an animal with C9ORF72 antisense transcript specific inhibitors. Such methods are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof. Such C9ORF72 antisense transcript specific inhibitors include antisense compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank Rigo
  • Patent number: 11058709
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of a MaTAR in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate breast cancer in an individual in need.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
    Inventors: David L. Spector, Sarah Daniela Diermeier, Frank Rigo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Gayatri Arun, Kung-Chi Chang
  • Publication number: 20210207146
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide methods, compounds, and compositions for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a disease associated with excess growth hormone using antisense compounds or oligonucleotides targeted to growth hormone receptor (GHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Sanjay Bhanot, Susan M. Freier, Huynh-Hoa Bui
  • Publication number: 20210180057
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide methods, compounds, and compositions useful for inhibiting ENaC expression, which may be useful for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a disease associated with ENaC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crosby, Shuling Guo, Huynh-Hoa Bui, Andrew T. Watt, Susan M. Freier
  • Patent number: 11033570
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of Inc05 in a cell or individual. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate a cancer in an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignees: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Tingjin Yu, David L. Spector, Frank Rigo, Susan M. Freier, Jan Bergmann, Carmen Berasain