Patents by Inventor Christopher P Rusconi

Christopher P Rusconi 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: 7741307
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20090264508
    Abstract: Focused aptamer libraries are constructed in accordance with a proteome (i.e., complex mixture of native biomolecules). The libraries may be screened to identify one or more candidate aptamers with desired biological activities other than specific binding to a target. Aptamers which are selected or derivatives thereof may be used for those specific activities in biological systems. Any combination of deconvoluting a focused library (functional profiling), increasing frequencies of particular aptamers in a focused library (Laser SELEX), and decreasing frequencies of particular aptamers in a focused library (DeSELEX) may be performed prior to assaying biological activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Juliana M. Layzer, Christopher P. Rusconi, Sabah Oney, Nanette L.S. Que-Gewirth
  • Publication number: 20090163429
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi, Christopher Kontos, Rebekah White
  • Publication number: 20090163437
    Abstract: An improved method of administration of an aptamer and modulator system to regulate blood coagulation in a host is provided wherein the aptamer is administered subcutaneously and the modulator is administered either subcutaneously or intravenously. This method for sustained aptamer activity using intermittent subcutaneous injections further allows for titrated modulation of the aptamer activity by administration of the modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Patent number: 7531524
    Abstract: The invention provides improved nucleic acid ligands with enhanced stability that inhibit coagulation and improved modulators of the nucleic acids to provide ideal modulators of coagulation. These improved nucleic acids and modulators are particularly useful for inhibiting coagulation in a host undergoing a therapeutic regime such as surgery or coronary artery bypass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Regado Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20090048193
    Abstract: An improved method of administration of an aptamer and antidote system to regulate blood coagulation in a host is provided based on weight adjusted or body mass index-adjusted dosing of the components of the system to provide a desired pharmacodynamic response. In addition, a method of reversing activity of the aptamer to a desired extent is provided where an antidote dose is based solely on its relationship to the aptamer dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher P. Rusconi, Ross M. Tonkens
  • Publication number: 20080221053
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20080207546
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20080200413
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20080182809
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20080125383
    Abstract: The invention provides improved nucleic acid ligands with enhanced stability that inhibit coagulation and improved modulators of the nucleic acids to provide ideal modulators of coagulation. These improved nucleic acids and modulators are particularly useful for inhibiting coagulation in a host undergoing a therapeutic regime such as surgery or coronary artery bypass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventor: Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Patent number: 7312325
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi
  • Patent number: 7300922
    Abstract: The biological activity of nucleic acid ligand is regulated (i.e. enhanced or inhibited) in vivo to produce a desired biological effect. This is accomplished through the administration of a modulator, or regulator, that changes the binding of the nucleic acid ligand for its target or that degrades or otherwise cleaves, metabolizes or breaks down the nucleic acid ligand while the ligand is still exerting its effect. Modulators of the present invention can be administered in real time as needed based on various factors, including the progress of the patient, as well as the physician's discretion in how to achieve optimal therapy. Thus, this invention provides for the first time a regulatable therapeutic regime in the course of nucleic acid ligand therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P Rusconi
  • Publication number: 20030175703
    Abstract: RNA aptamers and methods for identifying the same are disclosed. The RNA aptamers selectively bind coagulation factors, E2F family members, Ang1 or Ang2, and therapeutic and other uses for the RNA aptamers are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi, Christopher Kontos, Rebekah White
  • Publication number: 20030083294
    Abstract: The biological activity of nucleic acid ligand is regulated (i.e. enhanced or inhibited) in vivo to produce a desired biological effect. This is accomplished through the administration of a modulator, or regulator, that changes the binding of the nucleic acid ligand for its target or that degrades or otherwise cleaves, metabolizes or breaks down the nucleic acid ligand while the ligand is still exerting its effect. Modulators of the present invention can be administered in real time as needed based on various factors, including the progress of the patient, as well as the physician's discretion in how to achieve optimal therapy. Thus, this invention provides for the first time a regulatable therapeutic regime in the course of nucleic acid ligand therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Bruce A. Sullenger, Christopher P. Rusconi