Patents by Inventor Christine Esau

Christine Esau 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: 11912997
    Abstract: Described are RNAi agents, compositions that include RNAi agents, and methods for inhibition of a Superoxide Dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. The SOD1 RNAi agents and RNAi agent conjugates disclosed herein inhibit the expression of an SOD1 gene. Pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more SOD1 RNAi agents, optionally with one or more additional therapeutics, are also described. Delivery of the described SOD1 RNAi agents to central nervous system (CNS) tissue, in vivo, provides for inhibition of SOD1 gene expression and a reduction in SOD1 activity, which can provide a therapeutic benefit to subjects, including human subjects, for the treatment of various diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Ji Young Suk, Tao Pei, Anthony Nicholas, Xiaokai Li, Jeffrey Carlson
  • Publication number: 20240026363
    Abstract: Described are RNAi agents, compositions that include RNAi agents, and methods for inhibition of a Superoxide Dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene. The SOD1 RNAi agents and RNAi agent conjugates disclosed herein inhibit the expression of an SOD1 gene. Pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more SOD1 RNAi agents, optionally with one or more additional therapeutics, are also described. Delivery of the described SOD1 RNAi agents to central nervous system (CNS) tissue, in vivo, provides for inhibition of SOD1 gene expression and a reduction in SOD1 activity, which can provide a therapeutic benefit to subjects, including human subjects, for the treatment of various diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Ji Young Suk, Tao Pei, Anthony Nicholas, Xiaokai Li, Jeffrey Carlson
  • Patent number: 11685921
    Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds and compositions useful in methods for medical therapy, in general, for inhibiting Hepatitis B virus in a subject. The compounds have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers comprising UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers, and the compounds are targeted to a sequence of an HBV genome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Arcturus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pattraranee Limphong, Kiyoshi Tachikawa, Christine Esau, Padmanabh Chivukula
  • Publication number: 20230149310
    Abstract: Nucleic acid immunization is achieved by delivering a nucleic acid (NA), e.g., a mRNA or a DNA, encapsulated within a lipid-NA nanoparticle. The NA encodes an immunogenic compound of interest. The lipid-NA nanoparticle is effective for in vivo delivery of NA to a vertebrate cell, including upon administration to a subject. The lipid-NA nanoparticle are incorporated in pharmaceutical compositions for immunizing subjects against various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Padmanabh CHIVUKULA, Priya KARMALI, Christine ESAU, Jerel VEGA, Yanjie BAO, Rajesh MUKTHAVARAM, Samantha MURPHY
  • Publication number: 20230001021
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, polynucleotide constructs, compositions, and methods of treating ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency, including administering to a subject in need thereof a composition comprising a polynucleotide construct comprising a 5? UTR, a codon optimized mRNA encoding an ornithine transcarbamylase, and a 3? UTR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Owen DALY, Kieu LAM, James HEYES, Richard HOLLAND, Christine ESAU, Ed YAWORSKI, Mary PRIEVE
  • Publication number: 20220387600
    Abstract: Provided herein are certain nucleic acids (e.g., double stranded siRNA molecules), as well as conjugates that comprise a targeting moiety, a double stranded siRNA, and optional linking groups. Certain embodiments also provide synthetic methods useful for preparing the conjugates. The conjugates are useful to treat certain diseases, such as liver fibrosis, e.g., in the setting of NASH or ASH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: GENEVANT SCIENCES GMBH
    Inventors: James HEYES, Richard J. HOLLAND, Mark WOOD, Alan D. MARTIN, Christine ESAU, Margrit SCHWARZ, Xin YE, Alice Hoy Lam LI, Christopher Justin PASETKA, David CROWE, Steven TYLER
  • Publication number: 20220288214
    Abstract: Provided herein are certain nucleic acids (e.g., double stranded siRNA molecules), as well as conjugates that comprise a targeting moiety, a double stranded siRNA, and optional linking groups. Certain embodiments also provide synthetic methods useful for preparing the conjugates. He conjugates are useful to treat certain diseases, such as acromegaly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: GENEVANT SCIENCES GMBH
    Inventors: Drew KONDRATOWICZ, James HEYES, Richard J. HOLLAND, Christine ESAU, Kevin MCCLINTOCK, Christopher Justin PASETKA, Mark WOOD, Alan D. MARTIN, Margrit SCHWARZ, David CROWE, Steven TYLER
  • Patent number: 10961535
    Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds and compositions useful in methods for medical therapy, in general, for inhibiting Hepatitis B virus in a subject. The compounds have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers comprising UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers, and the compounds are targeted to a sequence of an HBV genome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Arcturus Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Pattraranee Limphong, Kiyoshi Tachikawa, Christine Esau, Padmanabh Chivukula
  • Publication number: 20200131516
    Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds and compositions useful in methods for medical therapy, in general, for inhibiting Hepatitis B virus in a subject. The compounds have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers comprising UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers, and the compounds are targeted to a sequence of an HBV genome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Pattraranee LIMPHONG, Kiyoshi TACHIKAWA, Christine ESAU, Padmanabh CHIVUKULA
  • Patent number: 10301627
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignees: Regulus Therapeutics Inc., Rosetta Genomics Ltd.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Ayelet Chajut, Christine Esau, Eric Marcusson, Noga Yerushalmi
  • Publication number: 20190062744
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • Publication number: 20180371463
    Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds and compositions useful in methods for medical therapy, in general, for inhibiting Hepatitis B virus in a subject. The compounds have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers comprising UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers, and the compounds are targeted to a sequence of an HBV genome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Pattraranee Limphong, Kiyoshi Tachikawa, Christine Esau, Padmanabh Chivukula
  • Patent number: 9994842
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the treatment of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases characterized by elevated serum total cholesterol, elevated serum LDL-cholesterol, or elevated serum triglycerides, through the administration of an oligomeric compound which modulates the levels or activity of miR-122a. Further provided are methods for reducing hepatic steatosis or liver tissue triglyceride accumulation through the administration of an oligomeric compound which modulates the levels or activity of miR-122a. Such methods employ oligomeric compounds which hybridize with or sterically interfere with nucleic acid molecules comprising or encoding miR-122a. Such oligomeric compounds may include one or more modifications thereon, which may improve the activity, stability, or nuclease resistance of the oligomeric compound. These modified oligomeric compounds are used as single compounds or in compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, to modulate or mimic the targeted nucleic acid comprising or encoding miR-122a.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Sanjay Bhanot
  • Publication number: 20180127755
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicants: Regulus Therapeutics Inc., Rosetta Genomics Ltd.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Ayelet Chajut, Christine Esau, Eric Marcusson, Noga Yerushalmi
  • Patent number: 9845470
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignees: Regulus Therapeutics Inc., Rosetta Genomics Ltd.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Ayelet Chajut, Christine Esau, Eric Marcusson, Noga Yerushalmi
  • Publication number: 20170268002
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Lollo, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta
  • Publication number: 20170137811
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for the treatment of liver cancer. These methods encompass the administration of a compound comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Also provided herein are compositions for the treatment of liver cancer. Such compositions include compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide, wherein the modified oligonucleotide is targeted to a miRNA. Certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in liver cancer, such as, for example, hepatocellular carcinoma, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Further, certain miRNAs have been identified as overexpressed in hepatocellular carcinoma cells exposed to dioxin, and are thus selected for targeting by modified oligonucleotides. Antisense inhibition of certain of these miRNAs has been found to inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicants: Regulus Therapeutics Inc., Rosetta Genomics Ltd.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Ayelet Chajut, Christine Esau, Eric Marcusson, Noga Yerushalmi
  • Publication number: 20170137821
    Abstract: This invention encompasses compounds and compositions useful in methods for medical therapy, in general, for inhibiting Hepatitis B virus in a subject. The compounds have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers comprising UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers, and the compounds are targeted to a sequence of an HBV genome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Pattraranee Limphong, Kiyoshi Tachikawa, Christine Esau, Padmanabh Chivukula
  • Patent number: 9598693
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the levels expression, processing and function of miRNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds targeted to small non-coding RNAs and miRNAs. The oligomeric compounds possess potent miRNA inhibitory activity, and further exhibit improved therapeutic index. Further provided are methods for selectively modulating miRNA activating in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Eric E. Swayze, Balkrishen Bhat, Garth A. Kinberger
  • Publication number: 20170037402
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression and function of small non-coding RNAs. The compositions comprise oligomeric compounds, targeted to small non-coding RNAs. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of small non-coding RNAs as well as downstream targets of these RNAs and for diagnosis and treatment of disease associated with small non-coding RNAs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: Regulus Therapeutics Inc.
    Inventors: Christine Esau, Bridget Gordon, C. Frank Bennett, Susan M. Freier, Richard H. Griffey, Brenda F. Baker, Timothy A. Vickers, Eric G. Marcusson, Erich Koller, Eric E. Swayze, Ravi Jain, Balkrishen Bhat, Eigen Peralta