Patents by Inventor Ignacio MENA

Ignacio MENA 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: 20230151070
    Abstract: In one aspect, provided herein are methods for treating cancer in a subject, comprising administering to a subject an oncolytic virus (e.g., an avian paramyxovirus (AMPV)) and a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C agent, a VEGF-D agent, or a VEGF receptor (VEGFR)-3-activating agent. In another aspect, provided herein are oncolytic viruses (e.g. APMV) comprising a genome, wherein the genome comprises a transgene that comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a VEGF-C agent, a VEGF-D agent or a VEGF receptor (VEGFR)-3-activating agent. In another aspect, provided herein are methods for treating cancer, comprising administering to a subject an oncolytic virus (e.g. APMV), wherein the oncolytic virus comprises a genome that comprises a transgene comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a VEGF-C agent, a VEGF-D agent, or a VEGF receptor (VEGFR)-3-activating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI
    Inventors: Mihaela SKOBE, Andrew Kenneth EDWARDS, Ruben FERNANDEZ-RODRIGUEZ, Adolfo GARCIA-SASTRE, Ignacio MENA, Sara CUADRADO CASTAÑO
  • Publication number: 20210198323
    Abstract: Described herein are recombinant Newcastle disease viruses (“NDVs”) comprising a packaged genome, wherein the packaged genome comprises a transgene encoding a respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”) F protein or human metapneumovirus (“hMPV”) F protein. Also described herein are recombinant NDVs comprising a packaged genome, wherein the packaged genome comprises a transgene encoding a chimeric F protein, wherein the chimeric F protein comprises (i) an RSV F protein ectodomain and NDV F protein transmembrane and cytoplasmic domains; or (ii) an hMPV F protein ectodomain and NDV F protein transmembrane and cytoplasmic domains. The recombinant NDVs and compositions thereof are useful for the immunizing against RSV or hMPV as well as the prevention of RSV disease or hMPV disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicants: ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Joan E. DURBIN, Russell K. DURBIN, Adolfo GARCIA-SASTRE, Ignacio MENA, Peter PALESE