Patents by Inventor Kurt Vagle

Kurt Vagle 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: 20200318113
    Abstract: Provided herein are polynucleotide conjugates comprising a polynucleotide and an agent, wherein the polynucleotide comprises a synthetic double stranded miR-29 mimic and the agent facilitates the delivery of the polynucleotide to a cell type or tissue type involved in fibrosis or inflammation. Also provided are methods of making, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Subhadeep Roy, Kurt Vagle, Kevin Rigby, Rusty L. Montgomery
  • Patent number: 10030042
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for synthesizing modified nucleosides, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides comprising at least one 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleotide, and to intermediates used in the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Kurt Vagle
  • Patent number: 10011833
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleosides and Nucleotides, and oligonucleotides comprising at least one 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleotides. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nucleosides, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides, as well as their respective methods of use and synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Kurt Vagle
  • Publication number: 20170073368
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for synthesizing modified nucleosides, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides comprising at least one 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleotide, and to intermediates used in the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: MiRagen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventor: Kurt VAGLE
  • Patent number: 9416360
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotides with base modified nucleosides for enhancement of binding affinity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: miRagen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Vagle, Christina Dalby, William S. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20160010090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleosides and Nucleotides, and oligonucleotides comprising at least one 2?-C-Bridged Bicyclic Nucleotides. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the nucleosides, nucleotides, and oligonucleotides, as well as their respective methods of use and synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventor: Kurt Vagle
  • Patent number: 9012225
    Abstract: Disclosed are lipophilic polynucleotide conjugates including polynucleotide-cholesterol conjugates and methods of delivering therapeutic polynucleotides to a mammalian cell or patient in need of treatment using said conjugates. The disclosure further provides methods of synthesizing the lipophilic polynucleotide conjugates. The conjugates are designed to mimic or target cellular miRNAs. The lipophilic moiety, such as cholesterol or cholesterol derivative, is spaced from the polynucleotide by a substantially linear hydrocarbon group. Due to an absence of significantly polar groups and/or exchangeable protons in the vicinity of the lipophilic moiety, the interaction between the lipophilic moiety and cell membranes is enhanced to provide for efficient entry into cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: miRagen Therapeutics
    Inventors: Kurt Vagle, William S. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20130296402
    Abstract: The present invention relates to oligonucleotides with base modified nucleosides for enhancement of binding affinity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Miragen Therapeutics
    Inventors: Kurt Vagle, Christina Dalby, William S. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20120128761
    Abstract: Disclosed are lipophilic polynucleotide conjugates including polynucleotide-cholesterol conjugates and methods of delivering therapeutic polynucleotides to a mammalian cell or patient in need of treatment using said conjugates. The disclosure further provides methods of synthesizing the lipophilic polynucleotide conjugates. The conjugates are designed to mimic or target cellular miRNAs. The lipophilic moiety, such as cholesterol or cholesterol derivative, is spaced from the polynucleotide by a substantially linear hydrocarbon group. Due to an absence of significantly polar groups and/or exchangeable protons in the vicinity of the lipophilic moiety, the interaction between the lipophilic moiety and cell membranes is enhanced to provide for efficient entry into cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: MiRagen Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt Vagle, William S. Marshall
  • Publication number: 20110092739
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Sima Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Patent number: 7893302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100105933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Kurt Vagle, Chandra Vargeese, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Patent number: 7691405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver short interfering nucleic acid (siNA). The compositions described herein are generally referred to as formulated molecular compositions (FMC) or lipid nanoparticles (LNP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Kurt Vagle, Chandra Vargeese, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100063308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100048888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Kurt Vagle, Chandra Vargeese, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Patent number: 7641915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc
    Inventors: TongQian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, WeiMin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Patent number: 7514099
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20090048197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Publication number: 20080188675
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. The invention also features compositions, and methods of use for the study, diagnosis, and treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of gene expression and/or activity in a subject or organism. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver biologically active molecules, such as antibodies (e.g., monoclonal, chimeric, humanized etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: SIRNA THERAPEUTICS INC.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang
  • Patent number: 7404969
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel cationic lipids, transfection agents, microparticles, nanoparticles, and short interfering nucleic acid (siNA) molecules. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cationic lipids, microparticles, nanoparticles and transfection agents that effectively transfect or deliver short interfering nucleic acid (siNA). The compositions described herein are generally referred to as formulated molecular compositions (FMC) or lipid nanoparticles (LNP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Sirna Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tongqian Chen, Chandra Vargeese, Kurt Vagle, Weimin Wang, Ye Zhang