Patents by Inventor Cory Ayres

Cory Ayres 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).

  • Publication number: 20190147972
    Abstract: Disclosed are computational modeling methods employing RMS fluctuation values associated with energy functions to compute binding properties of a subject biomolecule and an identified target. An energy function (or force field) that relates the molecular structure of a biomolecule to an energy value, modified with terms calculated from sets of RMS fluctuation values of the biomolecule, the target and the complex, are used to identify a potential mutation or modification suitable for imparting a selected property to a biomolecule of interest. Uses of the method in the manufacture of non-native proteins having a selected modified property are also provided. Therapeutic agents (proteins, antibodies, TCRs) enzymes, etc., prepared according to the present methods are also provided. Non-native biomolecules having improved properties, for example, weaker or enhanced binding affinity in a modified TCR, are described. Enzymes, industrial reagents, and the like, created using the disclosed methods are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: University of Notre Dame du Lac
    Inventors: Brian M. Baker, Tim Riley, Cory Ayres