Patents by Inventor Brian Bettencourt

Brian Bettencourt 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).

  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITIION OF EXPRESSION OF PROTEIN C (PROC) GENES
    Publication number: 20200056175
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a PROC gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of PROC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Ivanka Toudjarska, John M. Maraganore, Brian Bettencourt, Stuart Milstein, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse, Kallanthottathil Rajeev, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi
  • Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10557139
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10550390
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • COMPLEMENT COMPONENT C5 iRNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200032259
    Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA, e.g., double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA), compositions targeting the complement component C5 gene, and methods of using such iRNA, e.g., dsRNA, compositions to inhibit expression of C5 and to treat subjects having a complement component C5-associated disease, e.g., paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Fitzgerald, James Butler, Brian Bettencourt, Anna Borodovsky, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi, Klaus Charisse, Muthiah Manoharan, Martin A. Maier, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Donald Foster
  • Organic compositions to treat EPAS1-related diseases
    Patent number: 10538765
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating EPAS1-related diseases such as cancer, metastases, astrocytoma, bladder cancer, breast cancer, chondrosarcoma, colorectal carcinoma, gastric carcinoma, glioblastoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, neuroblastoma, non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer, rectal cancer, renal cancer, clear cell renal cell carcinoma (and metastases of this and other cancers), gingivitis, psoriasis, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, preemclampsia, inflammation, chronic imflammation, neovascular diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis, using a therapeutically effective amount of a RNAi agent to EPAS1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Shanthi Ganesh, Elizabeth George, Dieter Huesken, Stuart Milstein, Jonathan Solomon, Emily Thomas, Ivanka Toudjarska, Jennifer Tullai, Jan Weiler
  • Insulin-like growth factor binding protein, acid labile subunit (IGFALS) compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10494632
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNAi agents, targeting the insulin-like growth factor binding protein, acid labile subunit (IGFALS) gene or the insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) gene, methods of using such double stranded RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an IGFALS gene or an IGF-1 gene, and methods of treating subjects having an IGF system-associated disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James Butler, Kevin Fitzgerald, Gregory Hinkle, Brian Bettencourt, Huilei Xu
  • ANGIOPOIETIN-LIKE 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190352645
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • SERPINA1 SIRNAS: COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER AND METHODS OF TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20190354055
    Abstract: The technology described herein relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the Serpinal gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of Serpinal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Alfica Sehgal, David Bumcrot, Brian Bettencourt
  • Compositions and methods for inhibition of HAO1 (Hydroxyacid Oxidase 1 (Glycolate Oxidase)) gene expression
    Patent number: 10478500
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g. double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the HAO1 gene, and method of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of HAO1 and methods of treating subjects having, e.g., PH1. Described herein are double-stranded RNAi agents which inhibit the expression of a HA01 gene in a cell, such as a cell within a subject, e.g., a mammal, such as a human having a HAO1 associated disorder, and uses of such double-stranded RNAi agents. In certain aspects of the invention, substantially all of the nucleotides of an iRNA of the invention are modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Brian Bettencourt, Abigail Liebow, David V. Erbe
  • Complement component iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10465194
    Abstract: The invention relates to iRNA, e.g., double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA), compositions targeting the complement factor B (CFB) gene, the complement component C3 gene, and the complement component C9 gene and methods of using such iRNA, e.g., dsRNA, compositions to inhibit expression of CFB, C9 and/or C3 and to treat subjects having a complement component-associated disease, e.g., paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Borodovsky, Brian Bettencourt
  • ANGIOPOIETIN-LIKE 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190316137
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • ANGIOTENSINOGEN (AGT) iRNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190298842
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of AGT and methods of treating subjects having an AGT-associated disorder, e.g., hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Foster, Brian Bettencourt, Klaus Charisse, Gregory Hinkle, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi, Martin A. Maier, Stuart Milstein
  • Compositions and methods for inhibiting expression of the ALAS1 gene
    Patent number: 10400239
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignees: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Kevin Fitzgerald, William Querbes, Robert J. Desnick, Makiko Yasuda
  • Ketohexokinase (KHK) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10370666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the ketohexokinase (KHK) gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of KHK and methods of treating subjects having a KHK-associated disorder, e.g., liver disease (e.g., fatty liver, steatohepatitis), dyslipidemia (e.g., hyperlipidemia, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia, postprandial hypertriglyceridemia), disorders of glycemic control (e.g., insulin resistance, diabetes), cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension, endothelial cell dysfunction), kidney disease (e.g., acute kidney disorder, tubular dysfunction, proinflammatory changes to the proximal tubules), metabolic syndrome, adipocyte dysfunction, visceral adipose deposition, obesity, hyperuricemia, gout, eating disorders, and excessive sugar craving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Fitzgerald, Brian Bettencourt, Gregory Hinkle, Jennifer Willoughby
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING EXPRESSION OF THE ALAS1 GENE
    Publication number: 20190218549
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Kevin Fitzgerald, William Querbes, Robert J. Desnick, Makiko Yasuda
  • TMPRSS6 iRNA COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190211341
    Abstract: The invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double-stranded RNAi agents, targeting the TMPRSS6 gene, and methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of TMPRSS6 and methods of treating subjects having a TMPRSS6 associated disorder, e.g., an iron overload associated disorder, such as ?-thalassemia or hemochromatosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: James Butler, Brian Bettencourt, Kallanthottathil G. Rajeev, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse
  • Angiopoietin-like 3 (ANGPTL3) iRNA compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10337010
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ANGPTL3 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of ANGPTL3 and methods of treating subjects having a disorder of lipid metabolism, such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, William Querbes, Kevin Fitzgerald, Maria Frank-Kamenetsky, Stuart Milstein, Svetlana Shulga Morskaya
  • Methods of Treating Transthyretin (TTR) Mediated Amyloidosis
    Publication number: 20190162724
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for reducing or arresting an increase in a Neuropathy Impairment Score (NIS) or a modified NIS (mNIS+7) in a human subject by administering an effective amount of a transthyretin (TTR)-inhibiting composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Bettencourt
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING EXPRESSION OF THE ALAS1 GENE
    Publication number: 20190144870
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the ALAS1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of ALAS1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Bettencourt, Kevin Fitzgerald, William Querbes, Robert J. Desnick, Makiko Yasuda
  • Compositions and methods for inhibition of expression of protein C (PROC) genes
    Patent number: 10273478
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) targeting a PROC gene, and methods of using the dsRNA to inhibit expression of PROC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ivanka Toudjarska, John M. Maraganore, Brian Bettencourt, Stuart Milstein, Martin A. Maier, Klaus Charisse, Kallanthottathil Rajeev, Satyanarayana Kuchimanchi