Patents by Inventor Robert M. Kotin

Robert M. Kotin 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: 20230049217
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of restoring or enhancing visual function in an individual by administering to the individual a pharmaceutical composition comprising a recombinant adeno-associated viral (rAAV) vector having a polynucleotide sequence that encodes a medium wavelength cone opsin (MW-opsin). The MW-opsin is expressed in a retinal cell in the individual, thereby restoring or enhancing visual function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Karen I. Guerin, Robert M. Kotin, Eric Pastor, Xiaozhi Ren, Sharon Young
  • Publication number: 20220290186
    Abstract: The application describes ceDNA vectors having linear and continuous structure for gene editing. ceDNA vectors comprise an expression cassette flanked by two ITR sequences, where the expression cassette encodes a gene editing molecule. Some ceDNA vectors further comprise cis-regulatory elements, including regulatory switches. Further provided herein are methods and cell lines for reliable gene editing using the ceDNA vectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Douglas Kerr, Phillip Samayoa, Ozan Alkan, Matthew J. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20220195456
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a nucleic acid comprising a heterologous nucleic acid insert flanked by interrupted self-complementary sequences, wherein one self-complementary sequence is interrupted by a cross-arm sequence forming two opposing, lengthwise-symmetric stem-loops, and wherein the other of the self-complementary sequences is interrupted by a truncated cross-arm sequence. Methods of delivering the nucleic acid to a cell are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Applicants: University of Massachusetts, Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Sylvain Cecchini
  • Publication number: 20220175970
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and constructs comprising close-ended DNA (ceDNA vectors) for maintaining or sustaining a level of transgene expression at a predetermined level or range for a predefined time, or increasing the level of transgene expression in a cell or a subject, where the transgene expression level can be modulated (e.g., increased) with one or more subsequent administrations (e.g., a re-dose or a booster administration) after an initial priming administration. Provided are methods for personalizing gene therapy throughout an individuals' lifespan to express a transgene at a level that meets an individual's needs, by modulating expression levels of a transgene expressed by ceDNA vector incrementally, or in a step-by-step manner, with one or more administrations after an initial priming administration (e.g., at time 0), thereby enabling titration of the level of expression of the transgene to a desired predetermined expression level or to a desired expression level range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas A. Kerr, Matthew G. Stanton, Matt Chiocco, Mark D. Angelino, Robert M. Kotin, Phillip Samayoa
  • Publication number: 20220119840
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and constructs related to minimizing immune responses using inhibitors of the immune response, in particular the innate immune response, when administering a desired transgene in a cell achieved by delivery of the transgene with repeated doses of a ceDNA vector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Anthony Kerr, Phillip Samayoa, Robert M. Kotin, Matthew G. Stanton, Ozan Alkan, Matthew Chiocco, Raj Rajendran
  • Publication number: 20210355507
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a nucleic acid comprising a heterologous nucleic acid insert flanked by interrupted self-complementary sequences, wherein one self-complementary sequence is interrupted by a cross-arm sequence forming two opposing, lengthwise-symmetric stem-loops, and wherein the other of the self-complementary sequences is interrupted by a truncated cross-arm sequence. Methods of delivering the nucleic acid to a cell are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicants: University of Massachusetts, Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Sylvain Cecchini
  • Patent number: 11066679
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a nucleic acid comprising a heterologous nucleic acid insert flanked by interrupted self-complementary sequences, wherein one self-complementary sequence is interrupted by a cross-arm sequence forming two opposing, lengthwise-symmetric stem-loops, and wherein the other of the self-complementary sequences is interrupted by a truncated cross-arm sequence. Methods of delivering the nucleic acid to a cell are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Voyager Therapeutics
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Sylvain Cecchini
  • Publication number: 20210054405
    Abstract: The application describes ceDNA vectors having linear and continuous structure for insertion of a transgene into a gene safe harbor (GSH) in a genome, e.g., mammalian genome. ceDNA vectors can comprise at least one ITR sequence, or two ITR sequences, a transgene, and at least one nucleic acid sequence that specifically binds to, or hybridizes to a GSH locus. Some ceDNA vectors comprise at least one GSH homology arm (GSH HA), e.g., a 5? GSH HA, and/or a 3? GSH HA, and some ceDNA vectors comprise a guide RNA (gRNA) or guide DNA (gDNA) that specifically targets a region in the GSH locus and/or a 5? or 3? GSH HA herein. Some ceDNA vectors also comprise a gene editing cassette that encodes a gene editing molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: Robert M. Kotin
  • Publication number: 20200390072
    Abstract: The technology described herein relates to methods, compositions and in silico screening approaches for identifying and validating genomic safe harbors (GSHs) in mammalian genomes, including human genomes. Another aspects relates to recombinant nucleic acid vectors, including non-viral and viral vectors comprising a portion of the GSH loci, or gRNA sequences specific to a GSH loci, and methods for use of the vectors for insertion of a gene of interest into a GSH loci.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Evin Hildebrandt
  • Publication number: 20190032083
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a nucleic acid comprising a heterologous nucleic acid insert flanked by interrupted self-complementary sequences, wherein one self-complementary sequence is interrupted by a cross-arm sequence forming two opposing, lengthwise-symmetric stem-loops, and wherein the other of the self-complementary sequences is interrupted by a truncated cross-arm sequence. Methods of delivering the nucleic acid to a cell are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Sylvain Cecchini
  • Publication number: 20140348794
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Brian Safer
  • Patent number: 8846389
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Brian Safer
  • Publication number: 20130337543
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: The USA, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Brian Safer, Nancy Safer
  • Patent number: 8507267
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Nancy Safer
  • Publication number: 20100227407
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Brian Safer, Nancy Safer
  • Patent number: 7718424
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 4 (AAV4) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV4 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Brian Safer
  • Patent number: 7479554
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 5 (AAV5) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV5 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin
  • Patent number: 7271002
    Abstract: A method of producing an adeno-associated virus (AAV) in an insect cell comprising (i) providing at least one insect cell-compatible vector comprising a first nucleotide sequence comprising at least one AAV ITR nucleotide sequence, a second nucleotide sequence containing an open reading frame encoding AAV VP1, VP2, and VP3 capsid proteins, a third nucleotide sequence comprising a Rep52 or a Rep40 coding sequence, and a fourth nucleotide sequence comprising a Rep78 or a Rep68 coding sequence, (ii) introducing the at least one insect cell-compatible vector into an insect cell, and (iii) maintaining the insect cell under conditions such that AAV is produced. Also provided are recombinant AAV made in accordance with the method, insect cell-compatible vectors, and insect cells comprising nucleotide sequences for production of AAV in an insect cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: United States of America, represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Robert M. Kotin, Masashi Urabe, Chuan-Tian Ding
  • Patent number: 6984517
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adeno-associated virus 5 (AAV5) virus and vectors and particles derived therefrom. In addition, the present invention provides methods of delivering a nucleic acid to a cell using the AAV5 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin
  • Patent number: 6855314
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of delivering nucleic acids to specific regions, tissues and cell types of the CNS. More particularly the invention provides methods of delivering nucleic acids to cells of the CNS such as cerebellar cells and ependymal cells. The invention also provides methods of delivering nucleic acids to cells of the lung such as alveolar cells using AAV5 vectors and particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services, University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: John A. Chiorini, Robert M. Kotin, Beverly Davidson, Joseph Zabner