Patents by Inventor Ka-Man Venus Lai

Ka-Man Venus Lai 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: 11937587
    Abstract: Non-human animals, expressing humanized CD3 proteins are provided. Non-human animals, e.g., rodents, genetically modified to comprise in their genome humanized CD3 proteins are also provided. Additionally, provided are methods and compositions of making such non-human animals, as well as methods of using said non-human animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Kara L. Olson, Eric Smith, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy, Gavin Thurston, Dayong Guo
  • 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: 20240052365
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a genomic locus of interest in a eukaryotic cell, a mammalian cell, a human cell or a non-human mammalian cell using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Further methods combine the use of the LTVEC with a CRISPR/Cas system. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified non-human animal comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Frendewey, Wojtek Auerbach, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela, George D. Yancopoulos
  • Patent number: 11820997
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a genomic locus of interest in a eukaryotic cell, a mammalian cell, a human cell or a non-human mammalian cell using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Further methods combine the use of the LTVEC with a CRISPR/Cas system. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified non-human animal comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Frendewey, Wojtek Auerbach, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela, George D. Yancopoulos
  • Publication number: 20230332185
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for creating and promoting biallelic targeted modifications to genomes within cells and for producing non-human animals comprising the modified genomes. Also provided are compositions and methods for modifying a genome within a cell that is heterozygous for an allele to become homozygous for that allele. The methods make use of Cas proteins and two or more guide RNAs that target different locations within the same genomic target locus. Also provided are methods of identifying cells with modified genomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Frendewey, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Wojtek Auerbach, Gustavo Droguett, Anthony Gagliardi, David M. Valenzuela, Vera Voronina, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy, George D. Yancopoulos
  • Patent number: 11730150
    Abstract: Provided are non-human animals comprising a mutation in the Fbn1 gene to model neonatal progeroid syndrome with congenital lipodystrophy (NPSCL). Also provided are methods of making such non-human animal models. The non-human animal models can be used for screening compounds for activity in inhibiting or reducing NPSCL or ameliorating NPSCL-like symptoms or screening compounds for activity potentially harmful in promoting or exacerbating NPSCL as well as to provide insights in to the mechanism of NPSCL and potentially new therapeutic and diagnostic targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Charleen Hunt, Jason Mastaitis, Guochun Gong, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Jesper Gromada, Aris N. Economides
  • Patent number: 11697828
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for creating and promoting biallelic targeted modifications to genomes within cells and for producing non-human animals comprising the modified genomes. Also provided are compositions and methods for modifying a genome within a cell that is heterozygous for an allele to become homozygous for that allele. The methods make use of Cas proteins and two or more guide RNAs that target different locations within the same genomic target locus. Also provided are methods of identifying cells with modified genomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David Frendewey, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Wojtek Auerbach, Gustavo Droguett, Anthony Gagliardi, David M. Valenzuela, Vera Voronina, Lynn Macdonald, Andrew J. Murphy, George D. Yancopoulos
  • Patent number: 11684050
    Abstract: Non-human animals, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein the non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Programmed cell death 1 (Pdcd1) gene. The non-human animals, in some embodiments, comprise a genetic modification to an endogenous Pdcd1 gene so that the non-human animals express a PD-1 polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Burova, Alexander O. Mujica, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20230189772
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose F. Rojas, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy, Cagan Gurer
  • Publication number: 20230189771
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more IncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing IncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more IncRNAs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Ka-Man Venus Lai, Guochun Gong, John Rinn, David Frendewey, David M. Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20230172172
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified rodent animals and rodent models of human diseases. More specifically, this disclosure relates to genetically modified rodents whose genome comprises a humanized Il1rl2 gene (coding for the IL1rl2 subunit of the IL-36R protein) and human IL-36?, ? and ? ligand genes. The genetically modified rodents disclosed herein display enhanced skin and intestinal inflammation as a preclinical model of psoriasis and IBD, respectively, and serve as a rodent model of human DITRA disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Murphy, Alexander O. Mujica, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Sokol Haxhinasto, Zaruhi Hovhannisyan
  • Publication number: 20230123787
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an animal model of human disease. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a rodent model of mood disorders such as unipolar depression and an anxiety disorder. Disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals that carry a humanized G protein-coupled receptor 156 (GPR156) gene that encodes a mutant human GPR156 protein comprising Asp at an amino acid position corresponding to position 533 in a full length wild type human GPR156 protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Meghan Drummond Samuelson, Brian Zambrowicz, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Charleen Hunt, Susannah Brydges, Andrew J. Murphy, Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, Jose Rojas, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Robert Breese, Susan D. Croll
  • Patent number: 11589562
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified rodent animals and rodent models of human diseases. More specifically, this disclosure relates to genetically modified rodents whose genome comprises a humanized Il1rl2 gene (coding for the IL1rl2 subunit of the IL-36R protein) and human IL-36?, ? and ? ligand genes. The genetically modified rodents disclosed herein display enhanced skin and intestinal inflammation as a preclinical model of psoriasis and IBD, respectively, and serve as a rodent model of human DITRA disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Murphy, Alexander O. Mujica, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Sokol Haxhinasto
  • Patent number: 11547101
    Abstract: A non-human animal model for neurodegenerative and/or inflammatory diseases is provided, which non-human animal comprises a disruption in a C9ORF72 locus. In particular, non-human animals described herein comprise a deletion of an entire coding sequence of a C9ORF72 locus. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat one or more neurodegenerative (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD)), autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases (e.g., SLE, glomerulonephritis) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Atanasio, Burcin Ikiz, Guochun Gong, Michael L. Lacroix-Fralish, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 11547100
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more lncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing lncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more lncRNAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Ka-Man Venus Lai, Guochun Gong, John Rinn, David Frendewey, David M. Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 11503813
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jose F. Rojas, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy, Cagan Gurer
  • Patent number: 11470828
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to an animal model of human disease. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a rodent model of mood disorders such as unipolar depression and an anxiety disorder. Disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals that carry a humanized G protein-coupled receptor 156 (GPR156) gene that encodes a mutant human GPR156 protein comprising Asp at an amino acid position corresponding to position 533 in a full length wild type human GPR156 protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Meghan Drummond Samuelson, Brian Zambrowicz, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Charleen Hunt, Susannah Brydges, Andrew J. Murphy, Claudia Gonzaga-Jauregui, Jose Rojas, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Robert Breese, Susan D. Croll
  • Publication number: 20220167600
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for generating antigen-binding proteins against a foreign antigen of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Vera Voronina, Lynn Macdonald, Marine Prissette, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Ashok Badithe, Andrew J. Murphy, Gustavo Droguett, David Frendewey, Brian Zambrowicz
  • Publication number: 20210301301
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modifying a rat genomic locus of interest using a large targeting vector (LTVEC) comprising various endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid sequences as described herein. Compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified rat comprising one or more targeted genetic modifications in their germline are also provided. Compositions and methods are provided which comprise a genetically modified rat or rat cell comprising a targeted genetic modification in the rat interleukin-2 receptor gamma locus, the rat ApoE locus, the rat Rag2 locus, the rat Rag1 locus and/or the rat Rag2/Rag1 locus. The various methods and compositions provided herein allows for these modified loci to be transmitted through the germline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Lee, Alexander O. Mujica, Wojtek Auerbach, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela, George D. Yancopoulos
  • Publication number: 20210130846
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for making rat pluripotent and totipotent cells, including rat embryonic stem (ES) cells. Compositions and methods for improving efficiency or frequency of germline transmission of genetic modifications in rats are provided. Such methods and compositions comprise an in vitro culture comprising a feeder cell layer and a population of rat ES cells or a rat ES cell line, wherein the in vitro culture conditions maintain pluripotency of the ES cell and comprises a media having mouse leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) or an active variant or fragment thereof. Various methods of establishing such rat ES cell lines are further provided. Methods of selecting genetically modified rat ES cells are also provided, along with various methods to generate a transgenic rat from the genetically modified rat ES cells provided herein. Various kits and articles of manufacture are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Lee, Wojtek Auerbach, David Heslin, David Frendewey, Ka-Man Venus Lai, David M. Valenzuela