Patents by Inventor Michael Mercaldi

Michael Mercaldi 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: 12781197
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the separation of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) particle from a mixture of the AAV and at least one contaminant using anion exchange chromatography. These methods and compositions allow for improved purification of complete AAV particles from contaminants such as AAV particles that lack a complete genome (e.g., empty capsids) and AAV degradation products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Oxford Biomedica (US) LLC
    Inventors: Michael Mercaldi, Ashish Sharma, Thomas Thiers, Luke Mustich, Shanshan Zhou, Zaid Junaid, Iraj Ghazi, Achyuta Teella, Alex Meola
  • Publication number: 20230183658
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the separation of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) particle from a mixture of the AAV and at least one contaminant using anion exchange chromatography. These methods and compositions allow for improved purification of complete AAV particles from contaminants such as AAV particles that lack a complete genome (e.g., empty capsids) and AAV degradation products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Michael MERCALDI, Ashish SHARMA, Thomas THIERS, Luke MUSTICH, Shanshan ZHOU, Zaid JUNAID, Iraj GHAZI, Achyuta TEELLA, Alex MEOLA
  • Publication number: 20230183659
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the separation of an adeno-associated virus (AAV) particle from a mixture of the AAV and at least one contaminant using anion exchange chromatography. These methods and compositions allow for improved purification of complete AAV particles from contaminants such as AAV particles that lack a complete genome (e.g., empty capsids) and AAV degradation products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Michael MERCALDI, Ashish Sharma, Thomas Thiers, Luke Mustich, Shanshan Zhou, Zaid Junaid, Iraj Ghazi, Achyuta Teella, Alex Meola
  • Publication number: 20230090654
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., formulations) that can provide for the long-term stability of AAV vectors. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions provided by the present disclosure generally comprise an AAV, histidine, a stabilizing agent, a salt, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Lori KARPES, Michael MERCALDI, Eric FAULKNER
  • Publication number: 20230076072
    Abstract: Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions (e.g., formulations) that can provide for the long-term stability of AAV vectors. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the pharmaceutical compositions. The pharmaceutical compositions provided by the present disclosure generally comprise an AAV, histidine, a stabilizing agent, a salt, and a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Lori KARPES, Michael Mercaldi, Eric Faulkner
  • Patent number: 8609835
    Abstract: The present invention relates to purification and use of a novel emulsion stabilizing polysaccharide. In particular, a polyelectrolyte exopolysaccharide with high molecular weight comprising a high molecular weight polymer with a tri-saccharide repeating unit is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, methods are directed to isolating and purifying a high molecular weight exopolysaccharide (EPS) from a cell supernatant. In another aspect, methods are disclosed for isolating a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and a high molecular weight Acinetobacter polyelectrolyte exopolysaccharide (APE) from Acinetobacter bacteria. Compositions are also directed to lipid nanoparticles comprising a therapeutic agent encapsulated by a high molecular weight polysaccharide and nanoparticles comprising a therapeutic agent bound to a cationic polysaccharide cross-linked with a polyanion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Trustees Of Tufts College
    Inventors: David L. Kaplan, Bruce Panilaitis, Michael Mercaldi, Hanna Dams-Kozlowska
  • Publication number: 20110206772
    Abstract: The present invention relates to purification and use of a novel emulsion stabilizing polysaccharide. In particular, a polyelectrolyte exopolysaccharide with high molecular weight comprising a high molecular weight polymer with a tri-saccharide repeating unit is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, methods are directed to isolating and purifying a high molecular weight exopolysaccharide (EPS) from a cell supernatant. In another aspect, methods are disclosed for isolating a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and a high molecular weight Acinetobacter polyelectrolyte exopolysaccharide (APE) from Acinetobacter bacteria. Compositions are also directed to lipid nanoparticles comprising a therapeutic agent encapsulated by a high molecular weight polysaccharide and nanoparticles comprising a therapeutic agent bound to a cationic polysaccharide cross-linked with a polyanion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: TRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE
    Inventors: David L. Kaplan, Bruce Panilaitis, Michael Mercaldi, Hanna Dams-Kozlowska