Patents by Inventor Carmelo Romano

Carmelo Romano 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: 11479602
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneren Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Hu, Adrianna Latuszek, Carmelo Romano, William Olson
  • Publication number: 20220331241
    Abstract: The present invention generally pertains to methods of treating X-linked juvenile retinoschisis and animal models thereof. In particular, the present invention pertains to the use of RS1 gene supplementation therapy by subretinal administration to treat X-linked juvenile retinoschisis and models thereof caused by one or more missense mutations of the RS1 gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Carmelo Romano, Yang Liu, Duo Sun
  • Publication number: 20220323581
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having an immune disorder by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an Endoplasmic Reticulum Aminopeptidase 2 (ERAP2) inhibitor in combination with an HLA-A29 or HLA-B27 inhibitory nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Sahar Gelfman, Ann Ligocki, Giovanni Coppola, Aris Baras, Arden Moscati, Eli A. Stahl, Jack A. Kosmicki, Manuel Allen Revez Ferreira, Carmelo Romano
  • Patent number: 11419318
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan D. Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20220089664
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating subjects having an ophthalmic condition, methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing an ophthalmic condition, and methods of detecting Angiopoietin-Like 7 (ANGPTL7) variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Kavita Praveen, Claudia Schurmann, Lauren Gurski, Tanya Teslovich Dostal, Goncalo Abecasis, Aris Baras, Giovanni Coppola, Gaurang Patel, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano, Giusy Della Gatta, Trikaldarshi Persaud
  • Publication number: 20220047618
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for selectively delivering therapeutics to the eye using AAV vectors. For example, the cornea can be specifically targeted using the methods described. Also provided herein are compositions comprising AAV vectors packaged with CRISPR complexes, which can be delivered directly to the eye, for example the cornea, and in particular the cornea endothelium. Diseases and conditions comprising abnormalities or deterioration of tissues in the eye, such as the cornea endothelium (e.g. FECD), can be treated using the methods and compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann J. LIGOCKI, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20210307304
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Patent number: 11064685
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20200262900
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Hu, Adrianna Latuszek, Carmelo Romano, William Olson
  • Publication number: 20200262901
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Ying Hu, Adrianna Latuszek, Carmelo Romano, William Olson
  • Patent number: 10633434
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ying Hu, Adrianna Latuszek, Carmelo Romano, William Olson
  • Publication number: 20190159436
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20180255754
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20170360013
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for creating an animal model for the study of dry eye and methods of using such animal models to test candidate treatments for ocular conditions and determine the efficacy of such treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Ming YUAN, Ying HU, Jingtai CAO, Carmelo ROMANO
  • Publication number: 20170355757
    Abstract: The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to the complement factor 5 (C5) protein, and methods of use thereof. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to C5 protein. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing C5 activity, thus providing a means of treating or preventing a C5-related disease or disorder in humans. In some embodiments, the invention provides for an anti-C5 antibody that has improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, e.g., a half-life of more than 10 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Ying HU, Adrianna LATUSZEK, Carmelo ROMANO, William OLSON
  • Publication number: 20160152717
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating dry eye disease by administering an IL-6R antagonist to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Jingtai CAO, Ying HU, Carmelo ROMANO, Stanley J. WIEGAND
  • Patent number: 8722015
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying and quantifying pathological changes on the retina.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrius Kazlauskas, Magdalena Staniszewska, Carmelo Romano, Robert Landers, David P. Bingaman
  • Publication number: 20120004245
    Abstract: The use of certain urea compounds, for the treatment of retinal disorders associated with pathologic ocular angiogenesis and/or neovascularization is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Jesse A. MAY, David P. BINGAMAN, Carmelo ROMANO
  • Publication number: 20110305641
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying and quantifying pathological changes on the retina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Andrius Kazlauskas, Magdalena Staniszewska, Carmelo Romano, Robert Landers, David P. Bingaman
  • Publication number: 20090012030
    Abstract: RNA interference is provided for inhibition of HTRA1 mRNA expression for treating patients with an HTRA1-mediated ocular disorder. In particular, methods are provided for treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and using interfering RNA molecules that attenuate expression of HTRA1 in patients having AMD or at risk of developing AMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: ALCON RESEARCH, LTD.
    Inventors: Jon E. Chatterton, Martin B. Wax, Carmelo Romano, David P. Bingaman