Patents by Inventor Tariq M Rana

Tariq M Rana 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: 20230322715
    Abstract: Described herein, inter alia, are compounds for treating cancer and methods of use. This disclosure features chemical entities (e.g., small hairpin RNAs (shRNAs), micro RNA (miRNAs), small interfering RNA (siRNAs), small molecule inhibitors, antisense nucleic acids, peptides, viruses, CRISPR-sgRNAs, or combinations thereof) that inhibit one or more of m6A writers (e.g., methyltransferase like 3 (Mettl3 or MT-A70) or methyltransferase like-14 (Mettl14)), m6Am writers (e.g., phosphorylated CTD interacting factor I (PCIF 1), or Mettl3/14), m6A erasers (e.g., fat-mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) or ALKB homolog 5 (ALKBH5)), m6Am erasers (e.g., FTO), m6A readers (e.g., YTH domain-containing family proteins (YTHs)), YTF domain family member 1 (YTHDF 1), YTF domain family member 2 (YTHDF 2), YTF domain family member 3 (YTHDF 3), or tyrosine-protein phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20220112494
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 11136301
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are agents having antiviral activity and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California, A California Corporation et al.
    Inventors: Tariq M. Rana, Mario Stevenson
  • Patent number: 11136578
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20210052621
    Abstract: There are provided, inter alia, methods of treatment of Zika virus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20190262371
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are agents having antiviral activity and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20190085328
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20180297963
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are agents having antiviral activity and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Tariq M. RANA, Mario STEVENSON
  • Patent number: 10087441
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 9957484
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the seminal discovery that several kinases play important roles in barrier pathways in somatic cell reprogramming. The present invention provides that modulating expression or activity of these kinases can significantly promote or enhance cell reprogramming efficiency. Key kinases are identified and key regulation networks involving such kinases are also identified that may be advantageously targeted to significantly increase reprogramming efficiency as well as direct differentiation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 9878050
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for delivery of therapeutic agents, such as chemically stabilized antisense oligonucleotides useful in RNA silencing. The compositions include interfering nanoparticles (iNOPs) associated with one or more agents. Several functional iNOP derivatives are provided which allow for targeted delivery of agents to specific cell types as well as exhibiting reduced cellular toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20170182177
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for delivery of therapeutic agents, such as chemically stabilized antisense oligonucleotides useful in RNA silencing. The compositions include interfering nanoparticles (iNOPs) associated with one or more agents. Several functional iNOP derivatives are provided which allow for targeted delivery of agents to specific cell types as well as exhibiting reduced cellular toxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 9526693
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for delivery of therapeutic agents, such as chemically stabilized antisense oligonucleotides useful in RNA silencing. The compositions include interfering nanoparticles (iNOPs) associated with one or more agents. Several functional iNOP derivatives are provided which allow for targeted delivery of agents to specific cell types as well as exhibiting reduced cellular toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Inslilute
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 9410128
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the seminal concept of combining genomics and chemical biology to identify new agents useful for induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) generation. The invention provides a method of generating an iPSC utilizing agents that antagonize a cell specific gene or upregulate expression or activity of a nuclear reprogramming gene, as well as a method of screening for such agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20150299703
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 9012623
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20140335590
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the seminal discovery that several kinases play important roles in barrier pathways in somatic cell reprogramming. The present invention provides that modulating expression or activity of these kinases can significantly promote or enhance cell reprogramming efficiency. Key kinases are identified and key regulation networks involving such kinases are also identified that may be advantageously targeted to significantly increase reprogramming efficiency as well as direct differentiation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20130174286
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for RNA interference and methods of use thereof. In particular, the invention provides small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) having modification that enhance the stability of the siRNA without a concomitant loss in the ability of the siRNA to participate in RNA interference (RNAi). The invention also provides siRNAs having modification that increase targeting efficiency. Modifications include chemical crosslinking between the two complementary strands of an siRNA and chemical modification of a 3? terminus of a strand of an siRNA. Preferred modifications are internal modifications, for example, sugar modification, nucleobase modification and/or backbone modifications. Such modifications are also useful, e.g., to improve uptake of the siRNA by a cell. Functional and genomic and proteomic methods are featured. Therapeutic methods are also featured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Publication number: 20130064799
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the seminal discovery that several kinases play important roles in barrier pathways in somatic cell reprogramming. The present invention provides that modulating expression or activity of these kinases can significantly promote or enhance cell reprogramming efficiency. Key kinases are identified and key regulation networks involving such kinases are also identified that may be advantageously targeted to significantly increase reprogramming efficiency as well as direct differentiation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana
  • Patent number: 8329681
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of carrying out the safe and reliable preparation of lipids comprising quaternary amines. Such lipids are especially suited for introducing therapeutic agents into cells or organisms. In particular, the lipids of the invention are suitable for the efficient transfer of gene therapy agents into mammalian cells or organisms in a cell type specific or tissue specific manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Tariq M. Rana