Patents by Inventor Rachel E. Johns
Rachel E. Johns 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).
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Patent number: 9821067Abstract: Lipopeptide compounds having a central peptide HHHHHKHHHKKKHKHKKK (SEQ ID NO:15) and a lipophilic group attached to each terminus of the peptide, and salts thereof. The lipopeptides are useful for forming pharmaceutical compositions for delivery of nucleic acid agents, such as siRNA and mdRNA agents, as well as in methods for treating the signs and symptoms of disease.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Rachel E. Johns
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Publication number: 20170216227Abstract: Activity-generating delivery molecules comprising the structure R3—(C?O)-Xaa-NH—R4 wherein Xaa is any D- or L-amino acid residue with a non-hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted side chain, R3—(C?O)— and —NH—R4 are independently a long chain group, each long chain group containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and salts, compositions and methods of use thereof. The activity-generating delivery compounds and compositions are useful for generating activity of an active agent in a cell, tissue, or subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Renata Fam, Roger C. Adami, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Shaguna Seth, Michael E. Houston, JR., Michael V. Templin
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Publication number: 20160058870Abstract: Lipopeptide compounds having a central peptide and a lipophilic group attached to at least one terminus of the peptide, or to at least one amino acid residue of the peptide, and salts and uses thereof. The lipophilic group may be attached to the N-terminus, C-terminus or both termini of the peptide. The lipophilic group may be attached to at least one interal amino acid residue. The lipophilic group may be attached to either termini or both and at least one internal amino acid residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, JR., Rachel E. Johns
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Patent number: 9220785Abstract: Lipopeptide compounds with a central peptide and having lipophilic groups attached at each terminus, and salts and uses thereof. The lipophilic groups can be derived from a naturally-occurring lipid, or can be a C(1-22)alkyl, C(6-12)cycloalkyl, C(6-12)cycloalkyl-alkyl, C(3-18)alkenyl, C(3-18)alkynyl, C(1-5)alkoxy-C(1-5)alkyl, or a sphinganine, or (2R,3R)-2-amino-1,3-octadecanediol, icosasphinganine, sphingosine, phytosphingosine, cis-4-sphingenine. The compounds can be used in compositions to deliver active agents to cells, including interfering-RNA agents and antisense RNAs.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Rachel E. Johns
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Publication number: 20150209283Abstract: Processes and compositions for liposomal delivery of therapeuticals prepared by contacting an aqueous solution of an active agent with a solution of liposome-forming components containing one or more DILA2 amino acid compounds or lipids in organic solvent to form an impinging stream. A protocol including flow rates, pH, and an incubation period are used to control formation of liposomal components for therapeutic applications. The impinging stream may be collected and incubated to prepare a liposomal formulation which encapsulates the active agent. The composition can be quenched with buffer and filtered by tangential flow and diafiltration and other means for finishing as a pharmaceutical composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Barry A. Polisky, Roger C. Adami, Michael V. Templin, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Jaya S. Giyanani, Michael E. Houston, JR.
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Publication number: 20150073038Abstract: Activity-generating delivery molecules comprising the structure R3—(C?O)-Xaa-NH—R4 wherein Xaa is any D- or L-amino acid residue with a non-hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted side chain, R3—(C?O)— and —NH—R4 are independently a long chain group, each long chain group containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and salts, compositions and methods of use thereof. The activity-generating delivery compounds and compositions are useful for generating activity of an active agent in a cell, tissue, or subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Renata Fam, Roger C. Adami, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Shaguna Seth, Michael E. Houston, JR., Michael V. Templin
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Publication number: 20130231382Abstract: Lipopeptide compounds comprising a peptide having 2 to 100 amino acid residues, and having a lipophilic group attached to at least one terminus of the peptide or to at least one amino acid residue of the peptide, and salts and uses thereof. The lipophilic group may be attached to the N-terminus, C-terminus or both termini of the peptide. The lipophilic group may be attached to at least one interal amino acid residue (i.e., an amino acid residue that is not the N-terminus or the C-terminus amino acid residue of the peptide). The lipophilic group may be attached to either termini or both and at least one internal amino acid residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: MARINA BIOTECH, INC.Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, JR., Rachel E. Johns
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Publication number: 20130039970Abstract: Processes and compositions for liposomal delivery of therapeuticals prepared by contacting an aqueous solution of an active agent with a solution of liposome-forming components containing one or more DILA2 amino acid compounds or lipids in organic solvent to form an impinging stream. A protocol including flow rates, pH, and an incubation period are used to control formation of liposomal components for therapeutic applications. The impinging stream may be collected and incubated to prepare a liposomal formulation which encapsulates the active agent. The composition can be quenched with buffer and filtered by tangential flow and diafiltration and other means for finishing as a pharmaceutical composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: MARINA BIOTECH, INC.Inventors: Barry A. Polisky, Roger C. Adami, Michael V. Templin, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Jaya S. Giyanani, Michael E. Houston, JR.
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Publication number: 20120277289Abstract: Activity-generating delivery molecules comprising the structure R3—(C?O)-Xaa-NH—R4 wherein Xaa is any D- or L-amino acid residue with a non-hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted side chain, R3—(C?O)— and —NH—R4 are independently a long chain group, each long chain group containing one or more carbon-carbon double bonds, and salts, compositions and methods of use thereof. The activity-generating delivery compounds and compositions are useful for generating activity of an active agent in a cell, tissue, or subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: MARINA BIOTECH, INC.Inventors: Renata Fam, Roger C. Adami, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Shaguna Seth, Michael E. Houston, JR., Michael V. Templin
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Publication number: 20100240731Abstract: Lipopeptide compounds comprising a peptide having 2 to 100 amino acid residues, and having a lipophilic group attached to at least one terminus of the peptide or to at least one amino acid residue of the peptide, and salts and uses thereof. The lipophilic group may be attached to the N-terminus, C-terminus or both termini of the peptide. The lipophilic group may be attached to at least one interal amino acid residue (i.e., an amino acid residue that is not the N-terminus or the C-terminus amino acid residue of the peptide). The lipophilic group may be attached to either termini or both and at least one internal amino acid residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: MDRNA, INC.Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Rachel E. Johns
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Publication number: 20100112042Abstract: Processes and compositions for liposomal delivery of therapeuticals prepared by contacting an aqueous solution of an active agent with a solution of liposome-forming components containing one or more DILA2 amino acid compounds or lipids in organic solvent to form an impinging stream. A protocol including flow rates, pH, and an incubation period are used to control formation of liposomal components for therapeutic applications. The impinging stream may be collected and incubated to prepare a liposomal formulation which encapsulates the active agent. The composition can be quenched with buffer and filtered by tangential flow and diafiltration and other means for finishing as a pharmaceutical composition. An efficiency for delivering a drug cargo is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: MDRNA, INC.Inventors: Barry A. Polisky, Roger C. Adami, Michael V. Templin, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Jaya S. Giyanani, Michael E. Houston, JR.