Patents by Inventor Nelson Chau

Nelson Chau 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: 12478682
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising targeting moieties such as sugars, folates and cell-penetrating peptides, which can be used for the improved delivery of agents (e.g., nucleic acids, such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs, or other agents) to cells. The invention provides conjugates and compounds comprising targeting moieties, methods for preparing the same, and intermediates useful in their preparation. In another aspect, the present invention provides formulations (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising the targeting moiety-containing conjugates and compounds. The present invention also provides methods for delivering agents (e.g., nucleic acids such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs) to a cell, methods for treating and/or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, and methods for modulating gene expression in a cell or a subject. Further, provided herein are kits comprising the conjugates, or formulations thereof; and kits for the preparation of conjugates described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Saswata Karmakar, Debatosh Majumdar, Jia Tay, Nelson Chau
  • Publication number: 20250312422
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for facilitating or enhancing delivery of nucleic acids, such as synthetic mRNAs, into cells or tissues. Such compositions and methods may include use of a targeting moiety-conjugated, such as an N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc)-conjugated, oligonucleotide to facilitate or enhance delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2024
    Publication date: October 9, 2025
    Applicant: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Jia Tay, Saswata Karmakar, Nelson Chau
  • Patent number: 12178855
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for facilitating or enhancing delivery of nucleic acids, such as synthetic mRNAs, into cells or tissues. Such compositions and methods may include use of a targeting moiety-conjugated, such as an N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc)-conjugated, oligonucleotide to facilitate or enhance delivery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Jia Tay, Saswata Karmakar, Nelson Chau
  • Publication number: 20220218829
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising targeting moieties such as sugars, folates and cell-penetrating peptides, which can be used for the improved delivery of agents (e.g., nucleic acids, such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs, or other agents) to cells. The invention provides conjugates and compounds comprising targeting moieties, methods for preparing the same, and intermediates useful in their preparation. In another aspect, the present invention provides formulations (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising the targeting moiety-containing conjugates and compounds. The present invention also provides methods for delivering agents (e.g., nucleic acids such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs) to a cell, methods for treating and/or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, and methods for modulating gene expression in a cell or a subject. Further, provided herein are kits comprising the conjugates, or formulations thereof; and kits for the preparation of conjugates described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Applicant: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Saswata Karmakar, Debatosh Majumdar, Jia Tay, Nelson Chau
  • Patent number: 11253601
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising targeting moieties such as sugars, folates and cell-penetrating peptides, which can be used for the improved delivery of agents (e.g., nucleic acids, such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs, or other agents) to cells. The invention provides conjugates and compounds comprising targeting moieties, methods for preparing the same, and intermediates useful in their preparation. In another aspect, the present invention provides formulations (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising the targeting moiety-containing conjugates and compounds. The present invention also provides methods for delivering agents (e.g., nucleic acids such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs) to a cell, methods for treating and/or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, and methods for modulating gene expression in a cell or a subject. Further, provided herein are kits comprising the conjugates, or formulations thereof; and kits for the preparation of conjugates described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Saswata Karmakar, Debatosh Majumdar, Jia Tay, Nelson Chau
  • Publication number: 20210052706
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for facilitating or enhancing delivery of nucleic acids, such as synthetic mRNAs, into cells or tissues. Such compositions and methods may include use of a targeting moiety-conjugated, such as an N-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc)-conjugated, oligonucleotide to facilitate or enhance delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Jia Tay, Saswata Karmakar, Nelson Chau
  • Publication number: 20190224326
    Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates comprising targeting moieties such as sugars, folates and cell-penetrating peptides, which can be used for the improved delivery of agents (e.g., nucleic acids, such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs, or other agents) to cells. The invention provides conjugates and compounds comprising targeting moieties, methods for preparing the same, and intermediates useful in their preparation. In another aspect, the present invention provides formulations (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising the targeting moiety-containing conjugates and compounds. The present invention also provides methods for delivering agents (e.g., nucleic acids such as oligonucleotides or mRNAs) to a cell, methods for treating and/or preventing a disease or condition in a subject, and methods for modulating gene expression in a cell or a subject. Further, provided herein are kits comprising the conjugates, or formulations thereof; and kits for the preparation of conjugates described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: Translate Bio MA, Inc.
    Inventors: Balkrishen Bhat, Saswata Karmakar, Debatosh Majumdar, Jia Tay, Nelson Chau
  • Publication number: 20110118337
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting the proliferation of mammalian cells. In some embodiments, the methods comprise contacting mammalian cells with an effective amount of at least one small interfering nucleic acid (siNA) agent that inhibits the level of expression of at least two miR 192 family responsive genes selected from the group consisting of SEPT 10, LMNB2, HRH1, HOXA10, ERCC3, MIS12, MPHOSPHI1, CDC7, SMARCB1, MAD2L1, DTL, RAC-GAP1, MCM10, PIM1, DLG5, BCL2, CUL5, and PRPF38A.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Nelson Chau, Sara Georges