Patents by Inventor John McWhirter

John McWhirter 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: 20250014673
    Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods obtain a graph of a polymer comprising nodes and edges, the nodes representing polymer atoms, the edges encoding distances and relative orientations between corresponding pairs of nodes and whether pairs of nodes are covalently bound. Each subgraph in a plurality of first partial-context subgraphs of the graph is sequentially inputted into a first model to calculate first side chain dihedral angles for polymer residues. This updates the graph through first side chain dihedral angles. Each second subgraph in a plurality of second partial-context subgraphs of the updated graph is inputted into a second model, thereby obtaining calculated second side chain dihedral angles for polymer residues that serve to update the graph through second side chain dihedral angles. The graph is again updated with updated side chain dihedral angle values obtained by sequentially inputting full-context subgraphs, each such subgraph representing a different residue, into a full-context model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Inventors: Abhishek MUKHOPADHYAY, Surjit Bhimarao Dixit, Alejandro Gil Ley, James Liam McWhirter, Benjamin John McMaster, Amit Kadan
  • Publication number: 20240415103
    Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified cells and genetically modified non-human animals (e.g., rodents such as rats and mice) comprising: (i) a homozygous null mutation in Rag2 gene; (ii) a homozygous null mutation in IL2rg gene; (iii) a homozygous null mutation in the non-human animal FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3) gene, and (iv) a Flt3 ligand (Flt31) gene that comprises a non-human animal portion and a human portion operably linked to a Flt31 promoter, and optionally expressing one or more human or humanized polypeptides. Methods and compositions of making and using such genetically modified cells and non-human animals are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Davor Frleta, John McWhirter
  • Publication number: 20240409891
    Abstract: BANF1, PPP2CA, and ANKLE2 were identified as genes that promote tau aggregation when disrupted. Improved tauopathy models such as cells, tissues, or animals having mutations in or inhibition of expression of BANF1 and/or PPP2CA and/or ANKLE2 are provided. Methods of using such improved tauopathy models for assessing therapeutic candidates for the treatment of a tauopathy, methods of making the improved tauopathy models, and methods of accelerating or exacerbating tau aggregation in a tauopathy model are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marine Prissette, Matthew Koss, Mathieu Desclaux, John McWhirter, Arijit Bhowmick, David Frendewey, Brian Zambrowicz, Claudia Racioppi
  • Publication number: 20240341291
    Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John MCWHIRTER, Cagan GURER, Lynn MACDONALD, Andrew J. MURPHY
  • Patent number: 12110502
    Abstract: BANF1, PPP2CA, and ANKLE2 were identified as genes that promote tau aggregation when disrupted. Improved tauopathy models such as cells, tissues, or animals having mutations in or inhibition of expression of BANF1 and/or PPP2CA and/or ANKLE2 are provided. Methods of using such improved tauopathy models for assessing therapeutic candidates for the treatment of a tauopathy, methods of making the improved tauopathy models, and methods of accelerating or exacerbating tau aggregation in a tauopathy model are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marine Prissette, Matthew Koss, Mathieu Desclaux, John McWhirter, Arijit Bhowmick, David Frendewey, Brian Zambrowicz, Claudia Racioppi
  • Publication number: 20240317849
    Abstract: Described herein are anchor-modified immunoglobulin polypeptides, wherein the anchor moors the immunoglobulin polypeptide to a receptor of interest. The anchor-modified immunoglobulin polypeptides are generally characterized at the N-terminus with an anchor, e.g., the receptor binding portion of a ligand that binds a receptor. Non-human animals genetically modified with recombinant immunoglobulin segments that encode the anchor-modified immunoglobulin polypeptides are capable of making the anchor-modified immunoglobulin polypeptides. Such non-human animals also provided, along with methods and compositions for making and using the non-human animals. Methods for producing anchor-modified immunoglobulins from non-human animals are also provided, as well as anchor-modified immunoglobulins generated therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Jason Mastaitis, Andrew J. Murphy, John McWhirter, Vera Voronina, Jesper Gromada
  • Patent number: 12058987
    Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: John McWhirter, Cagan Gurer, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20240229048
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for assembling at least two nucleic acids using a sequence specific nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) to create end sequences having complementarity and subsequently assembling the overlapping complementary sequences. The nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) can create double strand breaks in dsDNA in order to create overlapping end sequences or can create nicks on each strand to produce complementary overhanging end sequences. Assembly using the method described herein can assemble any nucleic acids having overlapping sequences or can use a joiner oligo to assemble sequences without complementary ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Schoenherr, John McWhirter, Corey Momont, Caitlin L. Goshert, Lynn Macdonald, Gregg S. Warshaw, Jose F. Rojas, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20240180130
    Abstract: Non-human animals, e.g., mammals, e.g., mice or rats, are provided comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus that comprises a rearranged human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region nucleotide sequence. The rearranged human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region nucleotide sequence may be operably linked to a heavy or light chain constant region nucleic acid sequence. Also described are genetically modified non-human animals comprising an immunoglobulin light chain locus comprising one or more but less than the wild type number of human immunoglobulin light chain variable region gene segments, which may be operably linked to a light chain constant region nucleic acid sequence. Also provided are methods for obtaining nucleic acid sequences that encode immunoglobulin light chain variable domains capable of binding an antigen in the absence of a heavy chain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: John McWhirter, Cagan Gurer, Karolina A. Meagher, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20240156070
    Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that express just one or a few immunoglobulin light chain variable domains from a limited repertoire in their germline. Methods for making bispecific antibodies having universal light chains using mice as described herein, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and host cells are provided. Bispecific antibodies capable of binding first and second antigens are provided, wherein the first and second antigens are separate epitopes of a single protein or separate epitopes on two different proteins are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Robert Babb, John McWhirter, Lynn Macdonald, Sean Stevens, Samuel Davis, David R. Buckler, Karolina A. Meagher, Andrew J. Murphy, Natasha Levenkova
  • Publication number: 20240099279
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-human animals (e.g., rodents, e.g., mice or rats) genetically engineered to express a humanized or human T cell receptor (TCR) comprising a variable domain encoded by (a) at least one human TCR variable region ? gene segment and a (human) TCR ? constant region gene sequence and/or (b) or at least one human TCR variable region ? gene segment and a (human) TCR ? constant region gene sequence. Also provided are embryos, tissues, and cells expressing the same. Methods for making a genetically engineered animal that expresses the humanized or human ? and/or ? TCR are also provided. Methods for using the genetically engineered animals that mount a substantially humanized T cell immune response for developing human therapeutics are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Naxin Tu, John McWhirter, Chunguang Guo, Cagan Gurer, Vera Voronina, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11932859
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for assembling at least two nucleic acids using a sequence specific nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) to create end sequences having complementarity and subsequently assembling the overlapping complementary sequences. The nuclease agent (e.g., a gRNA-Cas complex) can create double strand breaks in dsDNA in order to create overlapping end sequences or can create nicks on each strand to produce complementary overhanging end sequences. Assembly using the method described herein can assemble any nucleic acids having overlapping sequences or can use a joiner oligo to assemble sequences without complementary ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Schoenherr, John McWhirter, Corey Momont, Caitlin L. Goshert, Lynn Macdonald, Gregg S. Warshaw, Jose F. Rojas, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20240076613
    Abstract: BANF1, PPP2CA, and ANKLE2 were identified as genes that promote tau aggregation when disrupted. Improved tauopathy models such as cells, tissues, or animals having mutations in or inhibition of expression of BANF1 and/or PPP2CA and/or ANKLE2 are provided. Methods of using such improved tauopathy models for assessing therapeutic candidates for the treatment of a tauopathy, methods of making the improved tauopathy models, and methods of accelerating or exacerbating tau aggregation in a tauopathy model are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marine Prissette, Matthew Koss, Mathieu Desclaux, John McWhirter, Arijit Bhowmick, David Frendewey, Brian Zambrowicz, Claudia Racioppi
  • Publication number: 20240065238
    Abstract: Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having a restricted immunoglobulin heavy chain locus and an ectopic sequence encoding one or more ADAM6 proteins are provided. In various embodiments, mice are described that have humanized endogenous immunoglobulin heavy chain loci and are capable of expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus characterized by a single human VH gene segment, a plurality of human DH gene segments and a plurality of human JH gene segments and capable expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Lynn Macdonald, Sean Stevens, Andrew J. Murphy, Margaret Karow, John McWhirter
  • Publication number: 20240065239
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to mice that express human or humanized Foot receptors (FcaR) from an FcaR locus positioned in the mouse leukocyte receptor complex (LRC). In certain embodiments, such mice are useful for in vivo testing of therapeutic agents comprising a human IgA Fc (e.g., the testing of the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such therapeutic agents and dosing regimens). Also provided herein are methods of using such mice, cells from such mice, methods of making such mice, and ES cells comprising the same genetic modifications as such mice. Provided herein are methods and compositions related to mice that express human or humanized Foot receptors (FcaR) from an FcaR locus positioned in the mouse leukocyte receptor complex (LRC). In certain embodiments, such mice are useful for in vivo testing of therapeutic agents comprising a human IgA Fc (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: John McWhirter, Naxin Tu, Andrew J. Murphy, Lynn MacDonald
  • Patent number: 11845957
    Abstract: BANF1, PPP2CA, and ANKLE2 were identified as genes that promote tau aggregation when disrupted. Improved tauopathy models such as cells, tissues, or animals having mutations in or inhibition of expression of BANF1 and/or PPP2CA and/or ANKLE2 are provided. Methods of using such improved tauopathy models for assessing therapeutic candidates for the treatment of a tauopathy, methods of making the improved tauopathy models, and methods of accelerating or exacerbating tau aggregation in a tauopathy model are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marine Prissette, Matthew Koss, Mathieu Desclaux, John McWhirter, Arijit Bhowmick, David Frendewey, Brian Zambrowicz, Claudia Racioppi
  • Publication number: 20230310215
    Abstract: A patient interface device for use with a laser surgery apparatus, the device including an upper assembly and a lower assembly attached to the upper assembly. The device including a spherical-like object that engages the lower assembly so that an enclosed volume is defined between the spherical-like object, the lower assembly and the upper assembly, wherein a first liquid substantially fills the enclosed volume. The device further including a channel that contains a second fluid that is exposed to ambient atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Lensar, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Valaski Teuma, John McWhirter, Richard Ty Olmstead
  • Publication number: 20230277692
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to the in vivo testing of therapeutic agents comprising a human Fc in genetically modified rodents (e.g., the testing of the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such a therapeutic agent in genetically modified rodents). In some embodiments the genetically modified rodents express antibodies comprising a human Fc (e.g., a human IgG1 Fc, a human IgG4 Fc). In some embodiments, the rodents express fully human antibodies (i.e., antibodies having human heavy chains and human light (? or ?) chains). In certain embodiments the genetically modified rodents comprise one or more Fc receptors with a human extracellular domain (e.g., a Neonatal Fc Receptor (FcRn), a ?-2-microglobulin polypeptide (?2M), a Fc ? receptor 1 ? (Fc?R1?), a Fc ? receptor 1 alpha (Fc?R1a), a Fc gamma receptor 2a (Fc?R2a), a Fc gamma receptor 2b (Fc?R2b), a Fc gamma receptor 3a (Fc?R3a), a Fc gamma receptor 3b (Fc?R3b), a Fc gamma receptor 2c (Fc?R2c)).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Vera Voronina, Corey Momont, John McWhirter, Naxin Tu, Lynn MacDonald, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 11666040
    Abstract: Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having a restricted immunoglobulin heavy chain locus and an ectopic sequence encoding one or more ADAM6 proteins are provided. In various embodiments, mice are described that have humanized endogenous immunoglobulin heavy chain loci and are capable of expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus characterized by a single human VH gene segment, a plurality of human DH gene segments and a plurality of human JH gene segments and capable expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn Macdonald, Sean Stevens, Andrew J. Murphy, Margaret Karow, John McWhirter
  • Patent number: 11583446
    Abstract: A patient interface device for use with a laser surgery apparatus, the device including an upper assembly and a lower assembly attached to the upper assembly. The device including a spherical-like object that engages the lower assembly so that an enclosed volume is defined between the spherical-like object, the lower assembly and the upper assembly, wherein a first liquid substantially fills the enclosed volume. The device further including a channel that contains a second fluid that is exposed to ambient atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Lensar, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Valaski Teuma, John McWhirter, Richard Ty Olmstead