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).

  • Publication number: 20230287432
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the G protein-coupled receptor 146 (GPR146). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a GPR146 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a GPR146-associated disorders, e.g., hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: KEVIN FITZGERALD, FREDERIC TREMBLAY, JAMES D. MCININCH
  • Publication number: 20230272382
    Abstract: The present invention provides iRNA agents, e.g., double stranded iRNA agents, that target the complement component C3 gene and methods of using such iRNA agents for treating or preventing C3-associated ocular diseases or C3-associated neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Mark Keating, James D. McIninch
  • Publication number: 20230257749
    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 22, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Elane Fishilevich, Kristina Yucius
  • Publication number: 20230220396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the Transmembrane protease, serine 6 (TMPRSS6) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a TMPRSS6 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a TMPRSS6-associated disorder, e.g., a disorder associated with iron overload and/or a disorder of ineffective erythropoiesis, e.g., hereditary hemochromatosis, ?-thalassemia (e.g., ?-thalassemia major and ?-thalassemia intermiedia), polycythemia vera, myelodysplastic syndrome, congenital dyserythropoietic anemias, pyruvate kinase deficiency, erythropoietic porphyria, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease or Friedreich's Ataxia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Aimee M. Deaton, John Michael Gansner, James D. McIninch, Mark K. Schlegel, Benjamin P. Garfinkel
  • Publication number: 20230203486
    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: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: MANGALA MEENAKSHI SOUNDARAPANDIAN, JAMES D. MCININCH, ELANE FISHILEVICH, ADAM CASTORENO, CHARALAMBOS KAITTANIS, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, JONATHAN EDWARD FARLEY, JEFFREY ZUBER
  • Publication number: 20230203496
    Abstract: The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the GPAM gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of GPAM, and methods of treating subjects that would benefit from reduction in expression of GPAM, such as subjects having a GPAM-associated disease, disorder, or condition, using such dsRNA compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES D. MCININCH, LUCAS BONDURANT, AIMEE DEATON
  • Publication number: 20230193284
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the transmembrane serine protein 2 (TMPRSS2) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a TMPRSS2 gene and to methods of treating or preventing a TMPRSS2-associated disease, e.g., COVID-19, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Akin Akinc, James D. McIninch, Yesseinia Anglero-Rodriguez, Mark K. Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20230193268
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting an APOE gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an APOE gene and methods of treating subjects having an APOE-associated neurodegenerative disease or disorder, e.g., Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Bret Lee Bostwick, Haiyan Peng, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20230190785
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the DNAJC15 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of DNAJC15.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: FREDERIC TREMBLAY, JAMES D. MCININCH
  • Publication number: 20230183707
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting the MARC1 gene, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of MARC1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: FREDERIC TREMBLAY, JAMES D. MCININCH
  • Publication number: 20230159933
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting SCN9A, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of SCN9A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: WILLIAM CANTLEY, JAMES D. MCININCH, ADAM CASTORENO, CHARALAMBOS KAITTANIS, MARK K. SCHLEGEL
  • Patent number: 11649459
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a SOD1 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of a SOD1 gene and methods of treating subjects having a SOD1-associated neurodegenerative disease or disorder, e.g., Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and Down's syndrome (DS), using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Castoreno, Jason Gilbert, Charalambos Kaittanis, James D. McIninch, Stuart Milstein, Mark K. Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20230136787
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting VEGF-A, and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to alter (e.g., inhibit) expression of VEGF-A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES D. MCININCH, MARK KEATING, MARK K. SCHLEGEL, ADAM CASTORENO, VASANT R. JADHAV, CHARALAMBOS KAITTANIS, ELENA CASTELLANOS-RIZALDOS, BHAUMIK A. PANDYA
  • Publication number: 20230138507
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting an alpha-2A adrenergic receptor (ADRA2A) gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an ADRA2A gene and methods of treating subjects having an ADRA2A-associated disease or disorder, e.g., a primary tauopathy or Alzheimer's disease, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: BRET L. BOSTWICK, JAMES D. MCININCH, ADAM CASTORENO
  • Publication number: 20230133147
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an ACE2 gene and to methods of treating or preventing an ACE2-associated disease, e.g., COVID-19, in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Akin Akinc, James D. McIninch, Yesseinia Anglero-Rodriguez, Mark K. Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20230125933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the mannan binding lectin serine peptidase 2 gene (MASP2). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a MASP2 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a MASP2-associated disorders, e.g., arthritis, IgA nephropathy, thrombotic microangiopathy, diabetic nephropathy and membranous nephropathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES D. MCININCH, ANNA BORODOVSKY
  • Publication number: 20230126881
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting a Fc fragment of IgG receptor and transporter (FCGRT) gene encoding neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of the FCGRT gene or production of the FcRn protein and to methods of preventing and treating a hepatotoxicity-associated disorder, e.g., alcoholic hepatitis, iron overload, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: AIMEE DEATON, MARGARET PARKER, LEILA NOETZLI, JAMES D. MCININCH
  • Publication number: 20230126233
    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: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES D. MCININCH, JASON A. GILBERT, ADAM CASTORENO, LAN THI HOANG DANG, SARAH LEBLANC, HAIYAN PENG, CHARALAMBOS KAITTANIS, MANGALA MEENAKSHI SOUNDARAPANDIAN
  • Publication number: 20230111813
    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: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, James D. McIninch
  • Publication number: 20230114649
    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: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Elane Fishilevich, Stuart Milstein, Kirk Brown, Tracy Zimmermann, James D. McIninch, David Frendewey, Eric Chiao, Aarti Sharma-Kanning, Anthony Gagliardi, Gustavo Droguett, Brittany Dubose, Brian Zambrowicz