Patents by Inventor Marc Abrams

Marc Abrams 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: 20240344063
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides are provided herein that inhibit apolipoprotein(a) (LPA) expression. Also provided are compositions including the same and uses thereof, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with LPA expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Inventors: Bob Dale BROWN, Henryk T. DUDEK, Marc ABRAMS, Wen HAN, Anton TURANOV
  • Patent number: 12084662
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides and compositions including the same are disclosed for inhibiting or reducing patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) gene expression. Methods of making and using the oligonucleotides also are disclosed, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with PNPLA3 expression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Utsav Saxena, Henryk T. Dudek, Marc Abrams, Anton Turanov, Bob Dale Brown
  • Publication number: 20240150768
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) including advanced fibrotic and/or cirrhotic stages of NASH. The methods include administration of a compound comprising a double stranded RNAi (dsRNAi) oligonucleotide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to the patient. The dsRNAi oligonucleotide optionally contains an antisense strand and a sense strand, wherein the antisense strand and the sense strand form a duplex region, and wherein the antisense strand comprises a region of complementarity to a KHK mRNA target sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Ingo UPHUES, Marc ABRAMS, Andre BROERMANN, Bob Dale BROWN, Kevin CRAIG, Henryk T. DUDEK, Boris FERGER, Martin Lee KOSER, Jihye PARK, Utsav SAXENA
  • Publication number: 20240139230
    Abstract: dsRNAi oligonucleotides can be used in methods for the treatment of NASH, preferably the advanced fibrotic and/or cirrhotic stages thereof, using dosage regimens comprising a loading phase followed by a maintenance phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Jens Markus BORGHARDT, Marc ABRAMS, Andre BROERMANN, Bob Dale BROWN, Kevin CRAIG, Henryk T. DUDEK, Saskia ERBEL, Boris FERGER, Felix JOST, Martin Lee KOSER, Jihye PARK, Utsav SAXENA, Bernhard SCHMID, Florian SOMMER, Stephan TENBAUM, Ingo UPHUES
  • Publication number: 20240124875
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein is directed to modulating gene expression using siRNA compositions and methods directed to affecting key cell populations supporting the growth and metastasis of cancer to affect the beneficial treatment, remission or removal of the underlying tumor in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Shanthi GANESH, Marc ABRAMS, Henryk T. DUDEK, Harini Sivagurunatha KRISHNAN
  • Publication number: 20230392148
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating cancer, including cancer that is not responsive to immunotherapy. In one aspect, the methods of treatment comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ?-catenin inhibitor and a therapeutically effective amount of an immunotherapeutic agent. Another aspect is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a ?-catenin inhibitor for use in treating cancer, wherein the composition is administered in combination with an immunotherapeutic agent. Yet another aspect is directed to a method of potentiating the therapeutic effect of immunotherapy against a cancer using a ?-catenin inhibitor, such as a ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Shanthi GANESH, Marc ABRAMS
  • Publication number: 20230340487
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing and alleviating obesity, fatty liver syndrome, diabetes, liver fibrosis, NASH or other more metabolic syndrome conditions or complications comprising administering an effective amount of oligonucleotides designed to prevent, limit or modulate the expression of mRNA molecules, preferably ACC and/or DGAT2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Marc ABRAMS, Elisabeth WONDIMU, Soumik BASURAY
  • Publication number: 20230287425
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides are provided herein that inhibit angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) expression. Also provided are compositions including the same and uses thereof, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with ANGPTL3 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Bob D. BROWN, Henryk T. DUDEK, Utsav SAXENA, Marc ABRAMS, Anton TURANOV
  • Publication number: 20230277675
    Abstract: The disclosure provides oligonucleotide-ligand conjugates to facilitate the systemic delivery of oligonucleotides designed to prevent, limit or modulate the expression of mRNA molecules. The conjugates comprise nucleotides which are linked to lipid conjugate moieties or adamantyl groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Weimin WANG, Bob Dale BROWN, Hongchuan YU, Xiaochuan CAI, Marc ABRAMS
  • Publication number: 20230190753
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of cancer, comprising administering to a subject a ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule and a therapeutically effective amount of an MEK inhibitor or a c-Myc nucleic acid inhibitor molecule. Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule; a therapeutically effective amount of an MEK inhibitor or a c-Myc nucleic acid inhibitor molecule and at least one pharmaceutical carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Marc Abrams, Shanthi Ganesh
  • Patent number: 11572559
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating cancer, including cancer that is not responsive to immunotherapy. In one aspect, the methods of treatment comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a ?-catenin inhibitor and a therapeutically effective amount of an immunotherapeutic agent. Another aspect is directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a ?-catenin inhibitor for use in treating cancer, wherein the composition is administered in combination with an immunotherapeutic agent. Yet another aspect is directed to a method of potentiating the therapeutic effect of immunotherapy against a cancer using a ?-catenin inhibitor, such as a ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Shanthi Ganesh, Marc Abrams
  • Publication number: 20230000895
    Abstract: This application relates to potent oligonucleotides useful for reducing HBsAg expression and treating HBV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Martin KOSER, Marc ABRAMS
  • Patent number: 11504374
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for the treatment of cancer, comprising administering to a subject ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule and a therapeutically effective amount of an MEK inhibitor or a c-Myc nucleic acid inhibitor molecule. Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of ?-catenin nucleic acid inhibitor molecule; a therapeutically effective amount of an MEK inhibitor or a c-Myc nucleic acid inhibitor molecule and at least one pharmaceutical carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Abrams, Shanthi Ganesh
  • Publication number: 20220364098
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides and compositions including the same are disclosed for inhibiting or reducing patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) gene expression. Methods of making and using the oligonucleotides also are disclosed, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with PNPLA3 expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Utsav SAXENA, Henryk T. DUDEK, Marc ABRAMS, Anton TURANOV, Bob Dale BROWN
  • Publication number: 20220340909
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides are provided herein that inhibit KHK expression. Also provided are compositions including the same and uses thereof, particularly uses relating to treating diseases, disorders and/or conditions associated with KHK expression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Bob Dale BROWN, Henryk T. DUDEK, Utsav SAXENA, Jihye PARK, Marc ABRAMS, Martin Lee KOSER
  • Patent number: 11478501
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to oligonucleotides, compositions and methods useful for reducing HMGB1 expression, particularly in hepatocytes. Disclosed oligonucleotides for the reduction of HMGB1 expression may be double-stranded or single-stranded, and may be modified for improved characteristics such as stronger resistance to nucleases and lower immunogenicity. Disclosed oligonucleotides for the reduction of HMGB1 expression may also be designed to include targeting ligands to target a particular cell or organ, such as the hepatocytes of the liver, and may be used to treat liver fibrosis and related conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Abrams, Girish Chopda, Jihye Park
  • Patent number: 11273173
    Abstract: This application relates to potent oligonucleotides useful for reducing HBsAg expression and treating HBV infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Koser, Marc Abrams
  • Publication number: 20220072024
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to oligonucleotides, compositions and methods useful for reducing HMGB1 expression, particularly in hepatocytes. Disclosed oligonucleotides for the reduction of HMGB1 expression may be either double-stranded or single-stranded and may be modified for improved characteristics such as stronger resistance to nucleases and lower immunogenicity. Disclosed oligonucleotides for the reduction of HMGB1 expression may also be designed to include targeting ligands to target a particular cell or organ, such as the hepatocytes of the liver, and may be used to treat liver fibrosis and related conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Marc ABRAMS, Girish CHOPDA, Uihye PARK
  • Publication number: 20210283164
    Abstract: This application relates to potent oligonucleotides useful for reducing HBsAg expression and treating HBV infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Martin KOSER, Marc ABRAMS
  • Patent number: 11052105
    Abstract: This application relates to potent oligonucleotides useful for reducing HBsAg expression and treating HBV infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Koser, Marc Abrams