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).

  • Patent number: 9821067
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Rachel E. Johns
  • Publication number: 20170216227
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Renata Fam, Roger C. Adami, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Shaguna Seth, Michael E. Houston, JR., Michael V. Templin
  • Publication number: 20160058870
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, JR., Rachel E. Johns
  • Patent number: 9220785
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Jr., Rachel E. Johns
  • Publication number: 20150209283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Barry A. Polisky, Roger C. Adami, Michael V. Templin, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Jaya S. Giyanani, Michael E. Houston, JR.
  • Publication number: 20150073038
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Renata Fam, Roger C. Adami, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Shaguna Seth, Michael E. Houston, JR., Michael V. Templin
  • Publication number: 20130231382
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: MARINA BIOTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, JR., Rachel E. Johns
  • Publication number: 20130039970
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: 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.
  • Publication number: 20120277289
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20100240731
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: MDRNA, INC.
    Inventors: Roger C. Adami, Michael E. Houston, Rachel E. Johns
  • Publication number: 20100112042
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: MDRNA, INC.
    Inventors: Barry A. Polisky, Roger C. Adami, Michael V. Templin, Pierrot Harvie, Rachel E. Johns, Jaya S. Giyanani, Michael E. Houston, JR.