Patents by Inventor Allen Horhota

Allen Horhota 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).

  • Publication number: 20230062665
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are circular RNA s and transfer vehicles, along with related compositions and methods of treatment. The circular RNAs can comprise group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and/or an expression sequence, thereby having the features of improved expression, functional stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or extended half-life compared to linear RNA. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such circular RNAs and transfer vehicles are particularly suitable for efficient protein expression in immune cells in vivo. Also disclosed are precursor RNAs and materials useful in producing the precursor or circular RNAs, which have improved circularization efficiency and/or are compatible with effective circular RNA purification methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Goodman, Alexander Wesselhoeft, Allen Horhota, Junghoon Yang
  • Publication number: 20230058784
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are circular RNA s and transfer vehicles, along with related compositions and methods of treatment. The circular RNAs can comprise group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and/or an expression sequence, thereby having the features of improved expression, functional stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or extended half-life compared to linear RNA. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such circular RNAs and transfer vehicles are particularly suitable for efficient protein expression in immune cells in vivo. Also disclosed are precursor RNAs and materials useful in producing the precursor or circular RNAs, which have improved circularization efficiency and/or are compatible with effective circular RNA purification methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Goodman, Alexander Wesselhoeft, Allen Horhota, Junghoon Yang
  • Publication number: 20220323480
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are circular RNAs and transfer vehicles, along with related compositions and methods of treatment. The circular RNAs can comprise group I intron fragments, spacers, an IRES, duplex forming regions, and/or an expression sequence, thereby having the features of improved expression, functional stability, low immunogenicity, ease of manufacturing, and/or extended half-life compared to linear RNA. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such circular RNAs and transfer vehicles are particularly suitable for efficient protein expression in immune cells in vivo. Also disclosed are precursor RNAs and materials useful in producing the precursor or circular RNAs, which have improved circularization efficiency and/or are compatible with effective circular RNA purification methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Goodman, Alex Wesselhoeft, Allen Horhota, Junghoon Yang
  • Publication number: 20220062175
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and the produced LNP formulations thereof. The present disclosure also provides therapeutic and diagnostic uses related to the produced LNP formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mike SMITH, Allen HORHOTA, Jason AUER, Brie SKINNER
  • Publication number: 20210378980
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations and the produced LNP formulations thereof. The present disclosure also provides therapeutic and diagnostic uses related to the produced LNP formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Allen HORHOTA, Christopher Karl MCLAUGHLIN, Jessica CHENEY, Ben GELDHOF, Jeffrey HRKACH, Melissa J. MOORE, Stephen G. HOGE
  • Publication number: 20190117583
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a process for preparing therapeutic nanoparticles, where the process includes combining a therapeutic agent with a substantially hydrophobic acid having at least some water solubility. The therapeutic nanoparticles may have, for example, improved drug loading and/or drug release properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Pfizer Inc.
    Inventor: Allen Horhota
  • Publication number: 20170224620
    Abstract: Provided herein in part is a therapeutic nanoparticle that includes a biocompatible polymer; a polymer—EGFR ligand conjugate, wherein the EGFR ligand is covalently bound directly or through a chemical linker to the polymer, and a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen E. Zale, Kevin McDonnell, Allen Horhota
  • Publication number: 20170049709
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to nanoparticles comprising an endo-lysosomal escape agent, a nucleic acid, and a polymer. Other aspects include methods of making and using such nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Allen Horhota, Young-ho Song, Ujjwal Joshi, Nicholas Boylan, Matthew Simmons