Patents by Inventor Dana Ault-Riche

Dana Ault-Riche 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: 20230051872
    Abstract: Multivalent D-peptidic compounds that specifically bind to a target protein are provided. The multivalent D-peptidic compounds can include two or more distinct variant D-peptidic domains connected via linking components. The D-peptidic compounds can include multiple distinct domains that specifically bind to different binding sites on a target protein to provide for high affinity binding to, and potent activity against, the target protein. D-peptidic variant GA and Z domain polypeptides are also provided, which polypeptides have specificity-determining motifs (SDM) for specific binding to a target protein, such as VEGF-A or PD-1. In some embodiments where the target protein is homodimeric (e.g., VEGF-A, PD-1), the D-peptidic compounds may be similarly dimeric, and include a dimer of multivalent (e.g., bivalent) D-peptidic compounds. Methods for using the compounds are provided, including methods for treating a disease or condition associated with a target protein in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Marinec, Kyle Landgraf, Dana Ault-Riche
  • Publication number: 20210061861
    Abstract: D-peptidic compounds that specifically bind to VEGF are provided. Also provided are multivalent D-peptidic compounds that include two or more of the domains connected via linking components. The multivalent (e.g., bivalent, trivalent, tetravalent, etc.) compounds can include multiple distinct domains that specifically bind to different binding sites on a target protein to provide for high affinity binding to, and potent activity against, the VEGF target protein. D-peptidic GA and Z domains that find use in the multivalent compounds are also provided, which polypeptides have specificity-determining motifs (SDM) for specific binding to VEGF (e.g., VEGF-A). Since the target protein is homodimeric (e.g., VEGF-A), the D-peptidic compounds may be similarly dimeric, and include a dimer of multivalent (e.g., bivalent) D-peptidic compounds. Also provided are methods for treating a disease or condition associated with VEGF or angiogenesis in a subject such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Marinec, Kyle Landgraf, Dana Ault-Riche, Kurt Deshayes, Maruti Uppalapati, Sachdev S. Sidhu
  • Patent number: 9750799
    Abstract: GB1 peptidic compounds that specifically bind to a hemagglutinin target protein, and libraries that include the same, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. Also provided are methods and compositions for making and using the compounds. Also provided are hemagglutinin mimics and fragments and methods of using the same, including methods of screening for GB1 peptidic compounds and methods of using conjugates the mimics as influenza A vaccines. Aspects of the invention include methods of screening libraries of L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to a D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound may be produced. In some embodiments, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound binds to, and in some instances, neutralizes influenza virus particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: Reflexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Maruti Uppalapati
  • Publication number: 20160223560
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for identifying D-peptidic compounds that specifically bind target proteins are provided. Aspects of the methods include screening libraries of 20 residue or more L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to 40 residue or more D-target proteins. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-target protein, the D-enantiomer of that compound may be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Stephen B.H. Kent, Sachdev S. Sidhu, Maruti Uppalapati
  • Publication number: 20160220661
    Abstract: GB1 peptidic compounds that specifically bind to a hemagglutinin target protein, and libraries that include the same, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. Also provided are methods and compositions for making and using the compounds. Also provided are hemagglutinin mimics and fragments and methods of using the same, including methods of screening for GB1 peptidic compounds and methods of using conjugates the mimics as influenza A vaccines. Aspects of the invention include methods of screening libraries of L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to a D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound may be produced. In some embodiments, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound binds to, and in some instances, neutralizes influenza virus particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Maruti Uppalapati
  • Patent number: 9309291
    Abstract: GB1 peptidic compounds that specifically bind to a hemagglutinin target protein, and libraries that include the same, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. Also provided are methods and compositions for making and using the compounds. Also provided are hemagglutinin mimics and fragments and methods of using the same, including methods of screening for GB1 peptidic compounds and methods of using conjugates the mimics as influenza A vaccines. Aspects of the invention include methods of screening libraries of L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to a D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-peptidic hemagglutinin target protein, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound may be produced. In some embodiments, the D-enantiomer of the selected L-peptidic compound binds to, and in some instances, neutralizes influenza virus particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignees: Reflexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Maruti Uppalapati
  • Patent number: 9285372
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for identifying D-peptidic compounds that specifically bind target proteins are provided. Aspects of the methods include screening libraries of 20 residue or more L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to 40 residue or more D-target proteins. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-target protein, the D-enantiomer of that compound may be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignees: Reflexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Stephen B. H. Kent, Sachdev S. Sidhu, Maruti Uppalapati
  • Publication number: 20120178643
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for identifying D-peptidic compounds that specifically bind target proteins are provided. Aspects of the methods include screening libraries of 20 residue or more L-peptidic compounds for specific binding to 40 residue or more D-target proteins. Once a L-peptidic compound has been identified that specifically binds to the D-target protein, the D-enantiomer of that compound may be produced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: DANA AULT-RICHE, STEPHEN B. H. KENT, SACHDEV S. SIDHU, MARUTI UPPALAPATI
  • Publication number: 20110086779
    Abstract: Arrays of protein-capture agents useful for the simultaneous detection of a plurality of proteins which are the expression products, or fragments thereof, of a cell or population of cells in an organism are provided. A variety of antibody arrays, in particular, are described. Methods of both making and using the arrays of protein-capture agents are also disclosed. The invention arrays are particularly useful for various proteomics applications including assessing patterns of protein expression and modification in cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Steffen Nock, Dana Ault-Riche, Christian Itin
  • Publication number: 20090047695
    Abstract: Methods and devices for the parallel, in vitro screening of biomolecular activity using miniaturized microfabricated devices are provided. The biomolecules that can be immobilized on the surface of the devices of the present invention include proteins, polypeptides, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, phospholipids, and related unnatural polymers of biological relevance. These devices are useful in high-throughput drug screening and clinical diagnostics and are preferably used for the parallel screening of families of related proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Dana Ault-Riche, Steffen Nock, Christian Itin
  • Publication number: 20090042744
    Abstract: Methods and devices for the parallel, in vitro screening of biomolecular activity using miniaturized microfabricated devices are provided. The biomolecules immobilized on the surface of the devices of the present invention include proteins, polypeptides, polynucleotides, polysaccharides, phospholipids, and related unnatural polymers of biological relevance. These devices are useful drug development, functional proteomics and clinical diagnostics and are preferably used for the parallel screening of families of related proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Zyomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Dana Ault-Riche, Steffen Nock, Christian Itin, Ming Tan
  • Publication number: 20070020678
    Abstract: Methods for evenly distributing tags on collections of molecules are provided. Also provided are assay methods that employ the tagged collections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Bruce Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20060228701
    Abstract: Arrays of protein-capture agents useful for the simultaneous detection of a plurality of proteins which are the expression products, or fragments thereof, of a cell or population of cells in an organism are provided. A variety of antibody arrays, in particular, are described. Methods of both making and using the arrays of protein-capture agents are also disclosed. The invention arrays are particularly useful for various proteomics applications including assessing patterns of protein expression and modification in cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Steffen Nock, Dana Ault-Riche, Christian Itin
  • Publication number: 20060018911
    Abstract: Therapeutic complexes and components of therapeutic complexes are provided herein. Also provided are methods of preparing therapeutic complexes and methods of administering therapeutic complexes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Ronald Levy
  • Publication number: 20050095648
    Abstract: Collections of highly antigenic highly specific polypeptides are provided herein. Also provided are methods of generating collections of highly antigenic highly specific polypeptides and methods of synthesizing such collections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Mario Geysen, Dana Ault-Riche
  • Publication number: 20050042623
    Abstract: Cell based methods designed to assess intracellular and extracellular activities and interactions and to identify compounds and conditions that modulate such activities and interactions are provided. The cell based methods employ capture systems that display collections of tagged molecules specifically linked to capture agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Bruce Atkinson, Lynne Jesaitis, Krishnanand Kumble, Gizette Sperinde
  • Publication number: 20050014292
    Abstract: Protein arrays and protein-coated substrates for the parallel, in vitro screening of biomolecular activity are provided. Methods of using the protein-coated substrates and protein arrays are also disclosed. A plurality of different members of a single protein family may be immobilized on the protein-coated substrate or array. The protein-coated substrates and protein arrays are particularly useful in high-throughput drug screening and clinical diagnostics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Dana Ault-Riche, Steffen Nock, Christian Itin
  • Publication number: 20050008674
    Abstract: Protein arrays and protein-coated substrates for the parallel, in vitro screening of biomolecular activity are provided. Methods of using the protein-coated substrates and protein arrays are also disclosed. A plurality of different members of a single protein family may be immobilized on the protein-coated substrate or array. The protein-coated substrates and protein arrays are particularly useful in high-throughput drug screening and clinical diagnostics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Dana Ault-Riche, Steffen Nock, Christian Itin
  • Publication number: 20040241748
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, combinations, kits and systems for self-assembly of a self-assembling array to produce self-assembled arrays. The self-assembling arrays contain addressed collections of capture agents and are used with binding partners and reagents for conjugation of binding partners to molecules and/or biological particles for display in self-assembled arrays. The capture agents at each locus in a self-assembling array are specific to one of a set of binding partner molecules. The binding partners are conjugated to molecules and/or biological particles for display. Following conjugation, the resulting conjugates are sorted on the array based on the specific interaction of the binding partner and the capture agent to produce a self-assembled array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Dana Ault-Riche, Krishnanand D. Kumble, Rainer Schulz, Kenneth Schulz
  • Publication number: 20040241751
    Abstract: Arrays of protein-capture agents useful for the simultaneous detection of a plurality of proteins which are the expression products, or fragments thereof, of a cell or population of cells in an organism are provided. A variety of antibody arrays, in particular, are described. Methods of both making and using the arrays of protein-capture agents are also disclosed. The invention arrays are particularly useful for various proteomics applications including assessing patterns of protein expression and modification in cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Peter Wagner, Steffen Nock, Dana Ault-Riche, Christian Itin