Patents by Inventor Hannah E. PETREK

Hannah E. PETREK 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).

  • tRNA/pre-miRNA compositions and use in treating cancer
    Patent number: 11946049
    Abstract: Provided are hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules, e.g., comprising a single tRNA and one, two or more pre-miRNA molecules, useful for the production and therapeutic delivery of an inserted RNA sequence, e.g., one or more miRNAs. Also provided are liposomes and nanoparticles that include the hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules. Methods of treating cancer by administration of the hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Aiming Yu, Pui Yan Ho, Meijuan Tu, Joseph L. Jilek, Qianyu Zhang, Hannah E. Petrek
  • tRNA/pre-miRNA Compositions and Use in Treating Cancer
    Publication number: 20210246446
    Abstract: Provided are hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules, e.g., comprising a single tRNA and one, two or more pre-miRNA molecules, useful for the production and therapeutic delivery of an inserted RNA sequence, e.g., one or more miRNAs. Also provided are liposomes and nanoparticles that include the hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules. Methods of treating cancer by administration of the hybrid tRNA/pre-miRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Aiming YU, Pui Yan HO, Meijuan TU, Joseph L. JILEK, Qianyu ZHANG, Hannah E. PETREK