Patents by Inventor Andrea A. Gambotto

Andrea A. Gambotto 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: 11737974
    Abstract: A recombinant coronavirus vaccine is provided. Methods of making and delivering the coronavirus vaccine also are provided. A microneedle array is provided, along with methods of making and using the microneedle array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH—OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Louis Falo, Jr., Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20230241202
    Abstract: A recombinant coronavirus vaccine is provided. Methods of making and delivering the coronavirus vaccine also are provided along with a method of generating and anti-coronavirus immune response. A microneedle array is provided, along with methods of making and using the microneedle array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Andrea A. Gambotto, Louis Falo, Jr., Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20230145599
    Abstract: Provided herein are microneedle array devices for delivery of recombinant adenovirus particles, methods of making the devices, and used for the devices. The microneedle array devices are storage-stable at 4° C., retaining adenovirus infectivity for at least one month.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Louis Falo, Jr., Andrea A. Gambotto, Geza Erdos
  • Publication number: 20220087930
    Abstract: A recombinant coronavirus vaccine is provided. Methods of making and delivering the coronavirus vaccine also are provided. A microneedle array is provided, along with methods of making and using the microneedle array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Louis Falo, JR., Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 11213482
    Abstract: A recombinant coronavirus vaccine is provided. Methods of making and delivering the coronavirus vaccine also are provided. A microneedle array is provided, along with methods of making and using the microneedle array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Educat
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Louis Falo, Jr., Eun Kim
  • Patent number: 10913776
    Abstract: Disclosed is an immunogen comprising a fusion protein, wherein the fusion protein comprises a Zika virus (ZIKV) envelope protein, optionally a signal peptide, and a multimerization domain. The signal peptide is a premembrane (prM) signal peptide, an IgG signal peptide, or a human secretory signal peptide hidden Markov model, and the multimerization domain is an immunoglobulin Fc domain, a T4 fibritin foldon trimerization domain, or a human collagen XV trimerization domain. Nucleic acids, vectors, and microneedle arrays including these compositions are disclosed. Methods of producing an immune response to ZIKV are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Andrea A. Gambotto, Eun Kim, Geza Erdos, Louis D. Falo, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200031874
    Abstract: Disclosed is an immunogen comprising a fusion protein, wherein the fusion protein comprises a Zika virus (ZIKV) envelope protein, optionally a signal peptide, and a multimerization domain. The signal peptide is a premembrane (prM) signal peptide, an IgG signal peptide, or a human secretory signal peptide hidden Markov model, and the multimerization domain is an immunoglobulin Fc domain, a T4 fibritin foldon trimerization domain, or a human collagen XV trimerization domain. Nucleic acids, vectors, and microneedle arrays including these compositions are disclosed. Methods of producing an immune response to ZIKV are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Andrea A. Gambotto, Eun Kim, Geza Erdos, Louis D. Falo, JR.
  • Publication number: 20100008952
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adenovirus-based vaccines against avian influenza viruses with pandemic potential. The present invention provides replication-defective adenoviral vectors, each having a nucleic acid encoding an influenza A polypeptide. When introduced into a subject, the expressed influenza A polypeptide induces the production of antibodies that bind to influenza. The present invention also provides methods for inducing an immune response in a subject. Subjects are administered a replication-defective adenoviral vector, wherein the vector has a nucleic acid encoding an influenza A polypeptide. When the vector is expressed in the subject, the influenza A polypeptide induces the subject to produce antibodies to influenza.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Paul D. Robbins, Gao Wentao, Simon Barratt-Boyes, Adam Soloff
  • Publication number: 20080031903
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of preventing or treating ocular viral, fungal, protozoa or bacterial infections. The method comprises administering ocular doses of a binding agent reactive against a virus, fungus, protozoa or bacteria, which, in one embodiment, is a pooled, human immunoglobulin preparation, such as, without limitation, those suitable for intravenous use, including Gammagard or other like products. Also provided are ocular dosage forms and dosing devices comprising the binding reagent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Edward Nwanegbo
  • Publication number: 20070253968
    Abstract: The present invention relates to internalizing peptides which facilitate the uptake and transport of cargo into the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells as well as methods for the identification of such peptides. The internalizing peptides of the present invention are selected for their ability to efficiently internalize cargo into a wide variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro. The method for identification of the internalizing peptides of the present invention comprises incubating a target cell with a peptide display library, isolating peptides with internalization characteristics and determining the ability of said peptide to internalize cargo into a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Paul Robbins, Zhibao Mi, Raymond Frizzell, Joseph Glorioso, Andrea Gambotto, Jeffrey Mai
  • Publication number: 20070003576
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adenovirus-based vaccines against avian influenza viruses with pandemic potential. The present invention provides replication-defective adenoviral vectors, each having a nucleic acid encoding an influenza A polypeptide. When introduced into a subject, the expressed influenza A polypeptide induces the production of antibodies that bind to influenza. The present invention also provides methods for inducing an immune response in a subject. Subjects are administered a replication-defective adenoviral vector, wherein the vector has a nucleic acid encoding an influenza A polypeptide. When the vector is expressed in the subject, the influenza A polypeptide induces the subject to produce antibodies to influenza.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: Andrea Gambotto, Paul Robbins, Gao Wentao, Simon Barratt-Boyes, Adam Soloff
  • Patent number: 6881825
    Abstract: The present invention relates to internalizing peptides which facilitate the uptake and transport of cargo into the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells as well as methods for the identification of the peptides, and methods of use for the peptides. The internalizing peptides of the present invention are selected for their ability to efficiently internalize cargo into a wide variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: University of Pittsburgh of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Paul D. Robbins, Zhibao Mi, Raymond Frizzell, Joseph C. Glorioso, Andrea Gambotto
  • Publication number: 20050074884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to internalizing peptides which facilitate the uptake and transport of cargo into the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells as well as methods for the identification of such peptides. The internalizing peptides of the present invention are selected for their ability to efficiently internalize cargo into a wide variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro. The method for identification of the internalizing peptides of the present invention comprises incubating a target cell with a peptide display library, isolating peptides with internalization characteristics and determining the ability of said peptide to internalize cargo into a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Robbins, Zhibao Mi, Raymond Frizzell, Joseph Glorioso, Andrea Gambotto
  • Publication number: 20030219826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to internalizing peptides which facilitate the uptake and transport of cargo into the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells as well as methods for the identification of such peptides. The internalizing peptides of the present invention are selected for their ability to efficiently internalize cargo into a wide variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro. The method for identification of the internalizing peptides of the present invention comprises incubating a target cell with a peptide display library, isolating peptides with internalization characteristics and determining the ability of said peptide to internalize cargo into a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Paul D. Robbins, Zhibao Mi, Raymond Frizzell, Joseph C. Glorioso, Andrea Gambotto, Jeffrey C. Mai
  • Publication number: 20030104622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to internalizing peptides which facilitate the uptake and transport of cargo into the cytoplasm and nuclei of cells as well as methods for the identification of such peptides. The internalizing peptides of the present invention are selected for their ability to efficiently internalize cargo into a wide variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro. The method for identification of the internalizing peptides of the present invention comprises incubating a target cell with a peptide display library, isolating peptides with internalization characteristics and determining the ability of said peptide to internalize cargo into a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventors: Paul D. Robbins, Zhibao Mi, Raymond Frizzell, Joseph C. Glorioso, Andrea Gambotto