Patents by Inventor James D. McIninch

James D. McIninch 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: 12258565
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the complement component C3 gene (C3). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a C3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a C3-associated disorder, e.g., cold agglutinin disease (CAD), warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), lupis nephritis (LN), bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus, e.g., pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF), and C3 glomerulopathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Keating, James D. McIninch, Elane Fishilevich, Kristina Yucius, Sarah Solomon, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20250084418
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting carbonic anhydrase 2 (CA2), and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of carbonic anhydrase 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY ZUBER, JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO
  • Publication number: 20250084417
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a heparan sulfate biosynthesis pathway enzyme gene (HSBPE) gene, e.g., Exostosin Glycosyltransferase 1 (EXT1), Exostosin Glycosyltransferase 2 (EXT2), and/or N-Deacetylase And N-Sulfotransferase 2, (NDST2 gene), as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an HSBPE gene and methods of treating subjects having Mucopolysaccaridosis type III (MPS III), e.g., MPS IIIA, MPS IIIB, MPS IIIC, or MPS IIID, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventors: Mangala Meenakshi Soundarapandian, James D. McIninch, Jonathan Edward Farley
  • Publication number: 20250059542
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the CIDEB gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of CIDEB, and methods of treating subjects that would benefit from reduction in expression of CIDEB, such as subjects having a CIDEB-associated disease, disorder, or condition, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY ZUBER, JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO, LUCAS BONDURANT, DHAVAL OZA
  • Publication number: 20250034567
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the CIDEB gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of CIDEB, and methods of treating subjects that would benefit from reduction in expression of CIDEB, such as subjects having a CIDEB-associated disease, disorder, or condition, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY ZUBER, JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO, LUCAS BONDURANT, DHAVAL OZA
  • Publication number: 20250027080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the complement factor B (CFB) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a CFB gene and to methods of treating or preventing a CFB-associated disease in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Elane Fishilevich, Kristina Yucius
  • Publication number: 20240409943
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting ANGPTL7. The invention also relates to methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of ANGPTL7 and to methods of treating ANGPTL7-associated disorders, e.g., glaucoma, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicants: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., REGENERON PHARMACEUTIALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES D. MCININCH, VASANT R. JADHAV, BHAUMIK A. PANDYA, ELENA CASTELLANOS-RIZALDOS, ADAM CASTORENO, CARMELO ROMANO, GAURANG PATEL, YING HU
  • Publication number: 20240409929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the transthyretin (TTR) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an TTR gene and to methods of preventing and treating an TTR-associated disorder, e.g., senile systemic amyloidosis (SSA), systemic familial amyloidosis, familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP), familial amyloidotic cardiomyopathy (FAC), leptomeningeal/Central Nervous System (CNS) amyloidosis, and hyperthyroxinemia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, James D. McIninch
  • Publication number: 20240392294
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting an angiotensinogen (AGT) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an AGT gene and to methods of preventing and treating an AGT-associated disorder, e.g., hypertension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Nioi, James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Joseph Barry
  • Publication number: 20240368594
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a Huntingtin (HTT) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an HTT gene and methods of treating subjects having an HTT-associated disease or disorder, e.g., Huntington's disease, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Mangala Meenakshi Soundarapandian, James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno
  • Publication number: 20240318184
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the Patatin-Like Phospholipase Domain Containing 3 (PNPLA3) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a PNPLA3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating an PNPLA3-associated disorder, e.g., Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Ho-Chou Tu, James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno
  • Publication number: 20240301426
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of a LRRK2 gene and methods of treating subjects having a LRRK2-associated disease or disorder, e.g., Parkinson's disease, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: LAN THI HOANG DANG, JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO, TUYEN M. NGUYEN, JOSEPH BARRY, MATTHEW STRICOS, SARAH LEBLANC
  • Publication number: 20240301418
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a Filamin A (FLNA) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an FLNA gene and methods of treating subjects having an FLNA-associated N disease or disorder, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: KIRK BROWN, ADAM CASTORENO, JAMES D. MCININCH, TUYEN M. NGUYEN, MARK K. SCHLEGEL
  • Publication number: 20240279653
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the FLCN gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of FLCN, and methods of treating subjects that would benefit from reduction in expression of FLCN, such as subjects having a FLCN-associated disease, disorder, or condition, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: MANGALA MEENAKSHI SOUNDARAPANDIAN, JAMES D. MCININCH
  • Publication number: 20240254487
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid interference (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a microtubule-associated protein tau (MAPT) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of a MAPT gene and methods of treating subjects having a MAPT-associated disease or disorder, e.g., Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, progressive supranuclear palsy, or other tauopathies, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JONATHAN EDWARD FARLEY, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, JAMES D. MCININCH, JEFFREY ZUBER, ADAM CASTORENO, STEPHEN ABBOTT, JOSEPH BARRY
  • Publication number: 20240254493
    Abstract: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have been shown to reduce aqueous humor production and thereby reduce intraocular pressure in the eye. Accordingly, there is a need for agents that can selectively and efficiently inhibit expression of the CA2 gene such that subjects having a CA2-associated disorder, such as glaucoma, can be effectively treated. The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting carbonic anhydrase 2 (CA2), and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of carbonic anhydrase 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JEFFREY ZUBER, JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO
  • Publication number: 20240240182
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a human chromosome 9 open reading frame 72 (C9orf72) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of a C9orf72 gene and methods of treating subjects having a C9orf72-associated disease or disorder, e.g., C9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, frontotemporal dementia or Huntington-Like Syndrome Due To C9orf72 Expansions, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Lan Thi Hoang Dang, James D. McIninch, Tuyen M. Nguyen, Aarti Sharma-Kanning, David Frendewey, Brittany Savage
  • Publication number: 20240209369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the complement component C3 gene (C3). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a C3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a C3-associated disorder, e.g., cold agglutinin disease (CAD), warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), lupis nephritis (LN), bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus, e.g., pemphigus vulgaris (PV) and pemphigus foliaceus (PF), and C3 glomerulopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Keating, James D. McIninch, Elane Fishilevich, Kristina Yucius, Sarah Solomon, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20240209373
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting an Elongation of very long chain fatty acids protein 1 (ELOVL1) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an ELOVL1 gene and methods of treating subjects having an ELOVL1-associated disease or disorder, e.g., X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: MANGALA MEENAKSHI SOUNDARAPANDIAN, JAMES D. MCININCH, ADAM CASTORENO
  • Publication number: 20240209358
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the Coagulation Factor V (F5) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an F5 gene and to methods of treating or preventing an F5-associated disease, e.g., a disorder associated with thrombosis, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Keating, James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel