Patents Assigned to The Clinic for Special Children
  • Publication number: 20220162570
    Abstract: In some aspects the disclosure provides compositions and methods for promoting expression of functional BCKDHA protein, which is the E1-alpha subunit of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid (BCAA) dehydrogenase complex, in a subject. In some aspects the disclosure provides compositions and methods for promoting expression of functional BCKDHB protein, which is the E1-beta subunit of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid (BCAA) dehydrogenase complex, in a subject. In some aspects the disclosure provides compositions and methods for promoting expression of functional BCKDHA and BCKDHB proteins, in a subject. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides methods of treating a subject having Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: University of Massachusetts, Clinic for Special Children
    Inventors: Guangping Gao, Dan Wang, Jiaming Wang, kevin A Strauss
  • Publication number: 20220162571
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions and methods for expressing one or more Ganglioside GM3 synthase (GM3S) isoforms in a cell or subject. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to methods for treating GM3 synthase deficiency in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: University of Massachusetts, Clinic for Special Children
    Inventors: Guangping Gao, Huiya Yang, Kevin A. Strauss, Dan Wang
  • Patent number: 7632640
    Abstract: The identification of a novel mutation in the testis specific Y-like gene and association of the mutation with SIDDT syndrome are disclosed. Methods for diagnosing SIDDT syndrome are disclosed. Methods for identifying compounds for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with mutation in the TSPYL gene are also disclosed. The invention therefore provides nucleic acid sequences, genes, polypeptides, antibodies, vectors containing the gene, host cells transformed with vectors containing the gene, animal models for the disease, methods for expressing the polypeptide, genetic screening methods and kits, diagnostic methods and kits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: The Clinic for Special Children
    Inventors: Erik G. Puffenberger, Dietrich A. Stephan
  • Publication number: 20050158754
    Abstract: The identification of a novel mutation in the testis specific Y-like gene and association of the mutation with SIDDT syndrome are disclosed. Methods for diagnosing SIDDT syndrome are disclosed. Methods for identifying compounds for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with mutation in the TSPYL gene are also disclosed. The invention therefore provides nucleic acid sequences, genes, polypeptides, antibodies, vectors containing the gene, host cells transformed with vectors containing the gene, animal models for the disease, methods for expressing the polypeptide, genetic screening methods and kits, diagnostic methods and kits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: The Clinic for Special Children
    Inventors: Erik Puffenberger, Dietrich Stephan