Patents by Inventor Shelley R. Winn
Shelley R. Winn 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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Publication number: 20010043923Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 6264941Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1999Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Neurotech S.A.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5935849Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1994Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5908623Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: June 1, 1999Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5858747Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for controlling cell distribution within an implantable bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the bioartificial organ with extracellular matrix molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination. The bioartificial organ typically has a semipermeable membrane encapsulating a cell-containing core, and is preferably immunoisolatory.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5853717Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: December 29, 1998Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5843431Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for controlling cell distribution within an implantable bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the bioartificial organ with extracellular matrix molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5840576Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5837234Abstract: A bioartificial organ for implanting to provide a therapeutic effect is prepared containing a core of living cells encapsulated in a foam-like membrane having three regions: a dense, fine-pored, permselective inner region, a middle region that lacks macrovoids and a fine-pored outer region. The membrane has a molecular weight cutoff that permits passage to nutrients to the cells but not passage of the cells. Preferably, the membrane is made of polyether sulfone, pores range in size between 0.02 .mu.m and 2.0 .mu.m and have polyhedrally symmetric boundaries and are arranged asymmetrically from one surface to the other. The membrane has an asymmetry factor AF relative to the maximum pore diameter of 0.01 to 2.0 and a ratio of the maximum mean free path length to the diameter of the largest pore of greater than 3. The membrane can be hydrophobic or hydrophilic. The bioartificial organ is formed by coextrusion or by stepwise assembly by forming the cell core and then applying the membrane.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Frank T. Gentile, Shelley R. Winn, Michael Lysaght, Ulrich Baurmeister, Friedbert Wechs, Henning Rottger
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Patent number: 5833979Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: November 10, 1998Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5795790Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the bioartificial organ with extracellular matrix molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Cytotherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5776747Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions of controlling cell distribution within a bioartificial organ by exposing the cells to a treatment that inhibits cell proliferation, promotes cell differentiation, or affects cell attachment to a growth surface within the bioartificial organ. Such treatments include (1) genetically manipulating cells, (2) exposing the cells to a proliferation-inhibiting compound or a differentiation-inducing compound or removing the cells from exposure to a proliferation-stimulating compound or a differentiation-inhibiting compound; exposing the cells to irradiation, and (3) modifying a growth surface of the BAO with ECM molecules, molecules affecting cell proliferation or adhesion, or an inert scaffold, or a combination thereof. These treatments may be used in combination. A particular embodiment is directed to derivatizing or adsorbing polyethylene oxide-poly(dimethylsiloxane) copolymer (PEO-PDMS) onto a surface within the bioartificial organ to inhibit cellular attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1995Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Cytotherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Schinstine, Molly S. Shoichet, Frank T. Gentile, Joseph P. Hammang, Laura M. Holland, Brian M. Cain, Edward J. Doherty, Shelley R. Winn, Patrick Aebischer
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Patent number: 5676943Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5656481Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: Cyto Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5653975Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5639275Abstract: This invention provides improved devices and methods for long-term, stable expression of a biologically active molecule using a biocompatible capsule containing genetically engineered cells for the effective delivery of biologically active molecules to effect or enhance a biological function within a mammalian host. The novel capsules of this invention are biocompatible and are easily retrievable. This invention specifically provides improved methods and compositions which utilize cells transfected with recombinant DNA molecules comprising DNA sequences coding for biologically active molecules operatively linked to promoters that are not subject to down regulation in vivo upon implantation into a mammalian host. Furthermore, the methods of this invention allow for the long-term, stable and efficacious delivery of biologically active molecules from living cells to specific sites within a given mammal.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 1995Date of Patent: June 17, 1997Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Baetge, Joseph P. Hammang, Frank T. Gentile, Mark D. Lindner, Shelley R. Winn, Dwaine F. Emerich
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Patent number: 5182111Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for the delivery of an active factor from an implanted co-culture of an active factor-secreting cell obtained from a first source and an augmentary substance-secreting cell obtained from a second source different from the first source, to a target region in a subject. The co-culture is maintained within a biocompatible, semipermeable membrane in which the augmentary substance secreted by the augmentary substance-producing cells stimulates the active factor-producing cells to secrete active factor. The semipermeable membrane permits the diffusion of the active factor therethrough while excluding detrimental agents present in the extenral environment from gaining access to the co-culture.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1991Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: Boston University Research FoundationInventors: Patrick Aebischer, Shelley R. Winn
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Patent number: 5156844Abstract: Neurological therapy devices are disclosed for the local and controlled delivery of a neurotransmitter to the brain of a subject suffering from neurotransmitter deficiency or dysfunction. In one embodiment the device includes a biocompatible, implantable, and retrievable polymeric insert including a source of neurotransmitter embedded therein. In another embodiment, the device includes a retrievable source of neurotransmitter including at least one neurotransmitter-secreting cell encapsulated within a semipermeable membrane allowing the diffusion therethrough of the neurotransmitter, and further includes a source of growth factor in close proximity to the neurotransmitter-secreting cells.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1992Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Brown University Research FoundationInventors: Patrick Aebischer, Shelley R. Winn
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Patent number: 5106627Abstract: Neurological therapy devices are disclosed for the local and controlled delivery of a neurotransmitter to the brain of a subject suffering from neurotransmitter deficiency or dysfunction. In one embodiment the device includes a biocompatible, implantable, and retrievable polymeric insert including a source of neurotransmitter embedded therein. In another embodiment, the device includes a retrievable source of neurotransmitter including at least one neurotransmitter-secreting cell encapsulated within a semipermeable membrane allowing the diffusion therethrough of the neurotransmitter, and further includes a source of growth factor in close proximity to the neurotransmitter-secreting cells.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1990Date of Patent: April 21, 1992Assignee: Brown University Research FoundationInventors: Patrick Aebischer, Shelley R. Winn
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Patent number: RE35653Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for the delivery of a neurotransmitter from an implanted, neurotransmitter-secreting cell culture to a target region in a subject. The cell culture is maintained within a biocompatible, semipermeable membrane which permits the diffusion of the neurotransmitter therethrough while excluding viruses, antibodies, and other detrimental agents present in the external environment from gaining access. Implantable cell culture devices are disclosed, some of which may be retrieved from the subject, replaced or recharged with new, neurotransmitter-secreting cell cultures, and reimplanted.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1993Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Brown University Research FoundationInventors: Patrick Aebischer, Shelley R. Winn, Pierre M. Galletti