Patents by Inventor Nigel HORSCROFT

Nigel HORSCROFT 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: 20230183670
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA encoding a therapeutic protein, in particular a collagenase, growth factor, cytokine, receptor, chaperone or signal transduction inhibitor. In particular, the present invention relates to RNA suitable for treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing. The present invention concerns such RNA as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits and combinations comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, pharmaceutical compositions, kits as disclosed herein for use in the treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Nigel HORSCROFT, Marion PÖNISCH, Christine WEINL-TENBRUCK
  • Publication number: 20230158126
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA suitable for treatment or prophylaxis of liver diseases. In particular, the present invention provides an RNA encoding at least one peptide or protein selected from the group consisting of an extracellular matrix protease, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (CEBPA), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF), hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4A), fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), opioid growth factor receptor-like 1 (OGFRL1), Relaxin 1 (RLN1), Relaxin 2 (RLN2) and Relaxin 3 (RLN3), or a fragment or a variant of any of these peptides or proteins. The present invention concerns said RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, compositions or kits as disclosed herein for use as a medicament, in particular for treatment or prophylaxis of a liver disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Nigel HORSCROFT, Marion PÖNISCH, Christine WEINL-TENBRUCK, Frédéric CHEVESSIER-TÜNNESEN
  • Patent number: 11542490
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA encoding a therapeutic protein, in particular a collagenase, growth factor, cytokine, receptor, chaperone or signal transduction inhibitor. In particular, the present invention relates to RNA suitable for treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing. The present invention concerns such RNA as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits and combinations comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, pharmaceutical compositions, kits as disclosed herein for use in the treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: CureVac SE
    Inventors: Nigel Horscroft, Marion Pönisch, Christine Weinl-Tenbruck
  • Patent number: 11464836
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA suitable for treatment or prophylaxis of liver diseases. In particular, the present invention provides an RNA encoding at least one peptide or protein selected from the group consisting of an extracellular matrix protease, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (CEBPA), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF), hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4A), fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), opioid growth factor receptor-like 1 (OGFRL1), Relaxin 1 (RLN1), Relaxin 2 (RLN2) and Relaxin 3 (RLN3), or a fragment or a variant of any of these peptides or proteins. The present invention concerns said RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, compositions or kits as disclosed herein for use as a medicament, in particular for treatment or prophylaxis of a liver disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: CureVac AG
    Inventors: Nigel Horscroft, Marion Pönisch, Christine Weinl-Tenbruck, Frédéric Chevessier-Tünnesen
  • Publication number: 20200149026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA encoding a therapeutic protein, in particular a collagenase, growth factor, cytokine, receptor, chaperone or signal transduction inhibitor. In particular, the present invention relates to RNA suitable for treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing. The present invention concerns such RNA as well as pharmaceutical compositions and kits and combinations comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, pharmaceutical compositions, kits as disclosed herein for use in the treatment of wounds, specifically for promoting wound healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Nigel HORSCROFT, Marion PÖNISCH, Christine WEINL
  • Publication number: 20190343933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an RNA suitable for treatment or prophylaxis of liver diseases. In particular, the present invention provides an RNA encoding at least one peptide or protein selected from the group consisting of an extracellular matrix protease, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (CEBPA), TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL), Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF), hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4A), fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), opioid growth factor receptor-like 1 (OGFRL1), Relaxin 1 (RLN1), Relaxin 2 (RLN2) and Relaxin 3 (RLN3), or a fragment or a variant of any of these peptides or proteins. The present invention concerns said RNA as well as compositions and kits comprising the RNA. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the RNA, compositions or kits as disclosed herein for use as a medicament, in particular for treatment or prophylaxis of a liver disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Nigel HORSCROFT, Marion PÖNISCH, Christine WEINL-TENBRUCK