Patents by Inventor Steven Read

Steven Read 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).

  • siRNA targeting diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase homolog 2 (DGAT2)
    Publication number: 20080113369
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for DGAT2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting myeloid differentiation primary response gene (88) (MYD88)
    Publication number: 20080113376
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for MYD1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting glucagon receptor (GCGR)
    Publication number: 20080113372
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for GCGR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4)
    Publication number: 20080113378
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for IRAK4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA Targeting proto-oncogene MET
    Publication number: 20080113377
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for proto-oncogene MET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting beta secretase (BACE)
    Publication number: 20080113371
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for BACE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting apolipoprotein B (APOB)
    Publication number: 20080113370
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for APOB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting amyloid beta (A4) precursor protein (APP)
    Publication number: 20080113373
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for APP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1)
    Publication number: 20080113375
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for SOD1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase 1 (FBP1)
    Publication number: 20080113374
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for FBP1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting kinases
    Publication number: 20080097092
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for kinases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting TNFalpha
    Publication number: 20080097091
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for TNF?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting deubiqutination enzymes
    Publication number: 20080097089
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for deubiquitination enzymes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting complement component 3 (C3)
    Publication number: 20080090997
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for C3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily V, member 1 (TRPV1)
    Publication number: 20080085998
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for TRPV1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting secreted frizzled-related protein 1 (sFRP1)
    Publication number: 20080086002
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for sFRP1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting phosphoinositide-3-kinase, class 2, beta polypeptide (PIK3C2B)
    Publication number: 20080085997
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to PIK3C2B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM1)
    Publication number: 20080086001
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for ICAM1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting carbonic anhydrase 4(CA4)
    Publication number: 20080081904
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nucleotide sequences for CA4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe
  • siRNA targeting nuclear receptors
    Publication number: 20080076908
    Abstract: Efficient sequence specific gene silencing is possible through the use of siRNA technology. By selecting particular siRNAs by rational design, one can maximize the generation of an effective gene silencing reagent, as well as methods for silencing genes. Methods, compositions, and kits generated through rational design of siRNAs are disclosed including those directed to nuclear receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: DHARMACON, INC.
    Inventors: Anastasia Khvorova, Angela Reynolds, Devin Leake, William Marshall, Steven Read, Stephen Scaringe