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: 20230032974
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting an RPS25 gene, as well as methods of inhibiting expression of an RPS25 gene and methods of treating subjects having an RPS25-associated disease or disorder, such as a nucleotide repeat expansion disorder, e.g., c9orf72 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)/frontotemporal demential (FTD) and Huntington-Like Syndrome Due To C9orf72 Expansions, using such dsRNAi agents and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Bret Lee Bostwick, Mangala Meenakshi Soundarapandian, James D. McIninch, Gregory Hinkle
  • Publication number: 20220411801
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an XDH gene and to methods of treating or preventing an XDH-associated disease in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: James D. McIninch, Jingxuan Liu, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Anna Borodovsky
  • Publication number: 20220380762
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to double stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNAi) agents and compositions targeting a Huntingtin (HTT) gene, e.g., exon 1 of an 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 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Mangala Meenakshi Soundarapandian, James D. McIninch, Bret Lee Bostwick, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Jeffrey Zuber
  • Publication number: 20220364088
    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: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Keating, James D. McIninch, Elane Fishilevich, Kristina Yucius, Sarah Solomon, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20220356478
    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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Adam Castoreno, Jason Gilbert, Charalambos Kaittanis, James D. McIninch, Stuart Milstein, Mark K. Schlegel
  • Publication number: 20220348926
    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: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20220228144
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the SERPINF2 gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a SERPINF2 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a SERPINF2-associated disorder, e.g., a disorder associated with thrombosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jingxuan Liu, James D. McIninch, Patrick Haslett
  • Publication number: 20220228151
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the CPB2 gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a CPB2 gene and to methods of preventing and treating a CPB2-associated disorder, e.g., a disorder associated with thrombosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jingxuan Liu, James D. McIninch, Patrick Haslett
  • Patent number: 11326166
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the xanthine dehydrogenase (XDH) gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an XDH gene and to methods of treating or preventing an XDH-associated disease in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. McIninch, Jingxuan Liu, Mark K. Schlegel, Adam Castoreno, Anna Borodovsky
  • Publication number: 20220127615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the coronavirus genome. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a coronavirus genome and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus-associated disease in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Akin Akinc, James D. McIninch, Yesseinia Anglero-Rodriguez, Mark K. Schlegel, Christy M. Hebner, Florian A. Lempp
  • Publication number: 20220042014
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the apolipoprotein C3 gene (APOC3). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an APOC3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating an APOC3-associated disorder, e.g., hypertriglyceridemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, kidney disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance), hypertension, artherosclerosis and pancreatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, Lucas D. BonDurant, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Patent number: 11208660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., dsRNA agents, targeting the coronavirus genome. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a coronavirus genome and to methods of treating or preventing a coronavirus-associated disease in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignees: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Akin Akinc, James D. McIninch, Yesseinia Anglero-Rodriguez, Mark K. Schlegel, Christy M. Hebner, Florian A. Lempp
  • Patent number: 11162103
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the apolipoprotein C3 gene (APOC3). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an APOC3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating an APOC3-associated disorder, e.g., hypertriglyceridemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, kidney disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance), hypertension, artherosclerosis and pancreatitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, Lucas D. BonDurant, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Patent number: 11149276
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20210292756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the apolipoprotein C3 gene (APOC3). The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of an APOC3 gene and to methods of preventing and treating an APOC3-associated disorder, e.g., hypertriglyceridemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, polycystic ovary syndrome, kidney disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance), hypertension, artherosclerosis and pancreatitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, Lucas D. BonDurant, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20210189400
    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: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Frederic Tremblay, James D. McIninch, Adam Castoreno, Mark K. Schlegel, Charalambos Kaittanis
  • Publication number: 20200308588
    Abstract: The present invention relates to RNAi agents, e.g., double stranded RNA (dsRNA) agents, targeting the HMGB 1 gene. The invention also relates to methods of using such RNAi agents to inhibit expression of a HMGB1 gene and to methods of N preventing and treating an HMGB1-associated disorder, e.g., metabolic disorder or non-alcholic fatty liver disease, e.g., non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicants: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Hinkle, Frederic Tremblay, James D. McIninch
  • Patent number: 9487797
    Abstract: The present invention discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the rice genomic promoter sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Andrey A. Boukharov, Yongwei Cao, Stanton B. Dotson, Jeffrey M. Koshi, David K. Kovalic, Jingdong Liu, James D. McIninch, Wei Wu
  • Publication number: 20140130204
    Abstract: The present invention discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the rice genomic promoter sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Andrey A. Boukharov, Yongwei Cao, Stanton B. Dotson, Jeffrey M. Koshi, David K. Kovalic, Jingdong Liu, James D. McIninch, Wei Wu
  • Patent number: RE46033
    Abstract: The present invention discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the rice genomic promoter sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Andrey A. Boukharov, Yongwei Cao, Stanton B. Dotson, Jeffrey M. Koshi, David K. Kovalic, Jingdong Liu, James D. McIninch, Wei Wu