Patents by Inventor Shaguna Seth

Shaguna Seth 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).

  • NUCLEIC ACID COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITING PLK1 GENE EXPRESSION AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20110136233
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides RNA molecules, for example, meroduplex ribonucleic acid molecules (mdRNA), capable of decreasing or silencing gene expression of PLK1 gene. An mdRNA of this disclosure comprises at least three strands that combine to form at least two non-overlapping double-stranded regions separated by a nick or gap wherein one strand is complementary to a PLK1 mRNA. Also provided are methods of decreasing expression of a PLK1 gene in a cell or in a subject to treat a PLK family member-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: MARINA BIOTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Narendra K. Vaish, Kathy L. Fosnaugh, Shaguna Seth
  • Amino acid lipids and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7939505
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a range of amino acid lipid compounds and compositions useful for drug delivery, therapeutics, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions. The amino acid lipid compounds and compositions can be used for delivery of various agents such as nucleic acid therapeutics to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Marina Biotech, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Michael Houston, Jr., Pierrot Harvie, Roger C. Adami, Renata Fam, Mary Gallagher Prieve, Kathy Lynn Fosnaugh, Shaguna Seth
  • USES OF BROAD SPECTRUM RNAI THERAPEUTICS AGAINST INFLUENZA
    Publication number: 20090042823
    Abstract: Methods and uses of RNAi-inducing agents for medicaments and treating or preventing a viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: MDRNA, INC.
    Inventors: Michael V. Templin, Shaguna Seth, Gregory Mark Severson
  • AMINO ACID LIPIDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20080317839
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a range of amino acid lipid compounds and compositions useful for drug delivery, therapeutics, and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions. The amino acid lipid compounds and compositions can be used for delivery of various agents such as nucleic acid therapeutics to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: NASTECH PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Steven C. Quay, Michael Houston, JR., Pierrot Harvie, Roger C. Adami, Renata Fam, Mary Gallagher Prieve, Kathy Lynn Fosnaugh, Shaguna Seth