Patents by Inventor Thazha P. Prakash

Thazha P. Prakash 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).

  • Patent number: 11293025
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for modulating splicing of Ataxin 3 mRNA in an animal with modified oligonucleotides. Such compounds and methods are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignees: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Academisch Ziekenhuis Leiden
    Inventors: Frank Rigo, Thazha P. Prakash, Wilhelmina Maria Clasina Van Roon-Mom, Lodewijk Julius Anton Toonen
  • Publication number: 20220081689
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for modulation of dystrophin pre-mRNA in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful, for example, to treat, prevent, or ameliorate one or more symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rigo, Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth
  • Publication number: 20220073914
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, compositions and methods for modulating splicing of SMN2. Also provided are uses of disclosed compounds and compositions in the manufacture of a medicament for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rigo, Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth
  • Patent number: 11268094
    Abstract: The present invention provides 5? modified nucleosides and oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides modified nucleosides having at least one 5?-substituent and an optional 2? substituent, oligomeric compounds comprising at least one of these modified nucleosides and methods of using the oligomeric compounds. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein are expected to hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20220064638
    Abstract: Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for modulating SMN2 RNA and/or protein in a cell or subject. Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom of a neurodegenerative disorder. Such symptoms include reduced muscle strength; inability or reduced ability to sit upright, to stand, and/or walk; reduced neuromuscular activity; reduced electrical activity in one or more muscles; reduced respiration; inability or reduced ability to eat, drink, and/or breathe without assistance; loss of weight or reduced weight gain; and/or decreased survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rigo, Thazha P. Prakash, Kar Yun Karen Ling, W. Brad Wan, William John Drury, III
  • Patent number: 11260073
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and methods for modulating C9orf72 transcript. Such compounds and methods are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate neurodegenerative diseases in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Frank Rigo, David Corey
  • Publication number: 20220025370
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides, chemically-modified oligonucleotides, and oligonucleotide-conjugate complexes for use in research, diagnostics, and/or therapeutics are described herein. In some embodiments, oligonucleotides comprising a stabilized phosphate moiety covalently attached to the 5?-terminal nucleoside are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Eric E. Swayze, Walter F. Lima, Garth A. Kinberger
  • Publication number: 20210395734
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups targeting apolipoprotein C-III (ApoCIII). In certain embodiments, the ApoCIII targeting oligomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine. Also disclosed herein are conjugated oligomeric compounds targeting ApoCIII for use in decreasing ApoCIII to treat, prevent, or ameliorate diseases, disorders or conditions related to ApoCIII. Certain diseases, disorders or conditions related to ApoCIII include inflammatory, cardiovascular and/or metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions. The conjugated oligomeric compounds disclosed herein can be used to treat such diseases, disorders or conditions in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Mark J. Graham
  • Publication number: 20210346509
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide compounds and methods for targeting cells expressing GLP-1 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Brett P. Monia, Thazha P. Prakash, Garth A. KINBERGER, Richard Lee, Punit P. Seth, Shalini Andersson, Eva Carina Ämmälä, Daniel Laurent Knerr, Maria Astrid Ölwegård-Halvarsson, Eric Valeur, William John Drury, III
  • Publication number: 20210315918
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for modulation of transcript processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Frank Rigo, Punit P. Seth
  • Publication number: 20210277401
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing PKK mRNA and protein expression. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate PKK-associated diseases, disorders, and conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Susan M. Freier, Huynh-Hoa Bui
  • Patent number: 11104899
    Abstract: Oligonucleotides, chemically-modified oligonucleotides, and oligonucleotide-conjugate complexes for use in research, diagnostics, and/or therapeutics are described herein. In some embodiments, oligonucleotides comprising a stabilized phosphate moiety covalently attached to the 5?-terminal nucleoside are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: lonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Eric E. Swayze, Walter F. Lima, Garth A. Kinberger
  • Patent number: 11084844
    Abstract: The present invention provides modified nucleosides, analogs thereof and oligomeric compounds prepared therefrom. More particularly, the present invention provides modified nucleosides and analogs thereof that are useful for incorporation at the terminus of an oligomeric compound. Such oligomeric compounds can also be included in a double stranded composition. In some embodiments, the oligomeric compounds provided herein are expected to hybridize to a portion of a target RNA resulting in loss of normal function of the target RNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210207146
    Abstract: The present embodiments provide methods, compounds, and compositions for treating, preventing, or ameliorating a disease associated with excess growth hormone using antisense compounds or oligonucleotides targeted to growth hormone receptor (GHR).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Sanjay Bhanot, Susan M. Freier, Huynh-Hoa Bui
  • Publication number: 20210130823
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups. In certain embodiments, the oligomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210087566
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups targeting apoplipoprotein (a) [apo(a)]. In certain embodiments, the apo(a) targeting oligomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine. Also disclosed herein are conjugated oligomeric compounds targeting apo(a) for use in decreasing apo(a) to treat, prevent, or ameliorate diseases, disorders or conditions related to apo(a) and/or Lp(a). Certain diseases, disorders or conditions related to apo(a) and/or Lp(a) include inflammatory, cardiovascular and/or metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions. The conjugated oligomeric compounds disclosed herein can be used to treat such diseases, disorders or conditions in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Thazha P. PRAKASH, Punit P. SETH, Eric E. SWAYZE, Mark J. GRAHAM
  • Publication number: 20210087559
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to methods and compounds for increasing FXN. Such methods and compounds are useful for increasing expression of FXN in cells and animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Frank RIGO, Thazha P. PRAKASH, David COREY
  • Publication number: 20210054017
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups. In certain embodiments, the gomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine or to N-Acetylgalactosamine anaologues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Punit P. Seth, Thazha P. Prakash, Michael T. Migawa, Eric E. Swayze
  • Publication number: 20210052631
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds comprising a modified oligonucleotide and a conjugate group for modulating the amount or activity of a target nucleic acid in extra hepatic tissues and extra hepatic cells. Also provided herein are methods of modulating the amount or activity of an extra-hepatic nucleic acid target in a cell comprising contacting the cell with the oligomeric compound or antisense compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Richard Lee, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Frank Rigo, Michael Oestergaard
  • Patent number: 10927372
    Abstract: Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups targeting apolipoprotein C-III (ApoCIII). In certain embodiments, the ApoCIII targeting oligomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine. Also disclosed herein are conjugated oligomeric compounds targeting ApoCIII for use in decreasing ApoCIII to treat, prevent, or ameliorate diseases, disorders or conditions related to ApoCIII. Certain diseases, disorders or conditions related to ApoCIII include inflammatory, cardiovascular and/or metabolic diseases, disorders or conditions. The conjugated oligomeric compounds disclosed herein can be used to treat such diseases, disorders or conditions in an individual in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Thazha P. Prakash, Punit P. Seth, Eric E. Swayze, Mark J. Graham