Patents by Inventor Alla Grishok

Alla Grishok 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).

  • Patent number: 10731155
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20180163206
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 9850487
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20160362685
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20160102309
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 9175287
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20140179760
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. ZAMORE, Juanita MCLACHLAN, Gyorgy HUTVAGNER, Alla GRISHOK, Craig C. MELLO
  • Patent number: 8557785
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 8530438
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 8232260
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vitro with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20110207224
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vitro with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. ZAMORE, Juanita MCLACHLAN, Gyorgy HUTVAGNER, Alla GRISHOK, Craig C. MELLO
  • Patent number: 7893036
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyoergy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20100234448
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. ZAMORE, Juanita MCLACHLAN, Gyorgy HUTVAGNER, Alla GRISHOK, Craig C. MELLO
  • Publication number: 20100233810
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Phillip D. ZAMORE, Juanita MCLACHLAN, Gyorgy HUTVAGNER, Alla GRISHOK, Craig C. MELLO
  • Patent number: 7759463
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Hiroaki Tabara, Andrew Fire, Alla Grishok
  • Patent number: 7691995
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20080305543
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20080200420
    Abstract: The invention provides engineered RNA precursors that when expressed in a cell are processed by the cell to produce targeted small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) that selectively silence targeted genes (by cleaving specific mRNAs) using the cell's own RNA interference (RNAi) pathway. By introducing nucleic acid molecules that encode these engineered RNA precursors into cells in vivo with appropriate regulatory sequences, expression of the engineered RNA precursors can be selectively controlled both temporally and spatially, i.e., at particular times and/or in particular tissues, organs, or cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Phillip D. Zamore, Juanita McLachlan, Gyorgy Hutvagner, Alla Grishok, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 7282564
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Carnegie Institute of Washington
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20060024798
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Craig Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok