Patents by Inventor Wenbin Ying

Wenbin Ying 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: 20240141342
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating or treating a malignant tumor by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation containing RNAi agents. A formulation for use in distributing RNAi molecules targeted to a human GST-? for treating a malignant tumor in a subject. The formulation may include nanoparticles composed of an ionizable lipid, a DSPE lipid, and additional lipids. A drug product may be made by lyophilization of the formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Bharat Majeti, Jean-Pierre Clamme, Li Wang, Roger C. Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11926831
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of target genes using RNA interference. RNAi structures and molecules of this invention can be used for modulating or silencing the expression of genes, with high levels of RNAi activity and reduced off target actions. Advantageous structures include siRNAs targeted to any gene having one or more 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jens Harborth, Cima Cina, Wenbin Ying, Jane Zheng, Narendra Vaish
  • Publication number: 20240000710
    Abstract: Compositions for making a solid lyophile of one or more nucleic acid active agents, which can be reconstituted as a drug product. The composition can include an aqueous suspension of lipid nanoparticles in a pharmaceutically acceptable solution, wherein the lipid nanoparticles encapsulate one or more nucleic acid active agents, a dextrin compound, and a saccharide compound. The nucleic acid active agents can be RNAi molecules capable of mediating RNA interference, as well as other RNAs and oligonucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Roger Adami, Yuwei Wang, Haiqing Yin, Liping Wang, Dong Liu, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11737982
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions for making a solid lyophile of one or more nucleic acid active agents, which can be reconstituted as a drug product. The composition can include an aqueous suspension of lipid nanoparticles in a pharmaceutically acceptable solution, wherein the lipid nanoparticles encapsulate one or more nucleic acid active agents, a dextrin compound, and a saccharide compound. The nucleic acid active agents can be RNAi molecules capable of mediating RNA interference, as well as other RNAs and oligonucleotides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Adami, Yuwei Wang, Haiqing Yin, Liping Wang, Dong Liu, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11708575
    Abstract: This invention provides formulations for use in distributing RNAi molecules targeted to a human GST-? for treating a malignant tumor in a subject. The formulation can include nanoparticles composed of an ionizable lipid, a DSPE lipid, and additional lipids. A drug product can be made by lyophilization of the formulation. This invention further provides methods for ameliorating or treating a malignant tumor by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation containing the RNAi agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Bharat Majeti, Jean-Pierre Clamme, Li Wang, Roger C. Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220275373
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a malignant tumor, which may be associated with KRAS mutation in a mammal in need thereof, by administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising one or more RNAi molecules that are active in reducing expression of GST-?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jihua Liu, Li Wang, Bharat Majeti, Roger Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220267779
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of target genes using RNA interference. RNAi structures and molecules of this invention can be used for modulating or silencing the expression of genes, with high levels of RNAi activity and reduced off target actions. Advantageous structures include siRNAs targeted to any gene having one or more 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jens Harborth, Cima Cina, Wenbin Ying, Jane Zheng, Narendra Vaish
  • Patent number: 11413243
    Abstract: This invention includes fusogenic compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The fusogenic compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for providing nanoparticles to incorporate or encapsulate active agents, to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kwok Yin Tsang, Bharat Majeti, John Gaudette, Roger Adami, Hao Bai, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220242820
    Abstract: Ionizable compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The ionizable compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, the compounds, compositions and methods are to provide nanoparticles to encapsulate active agents, such as nucleic acid agents, and to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Roger Adami, Hao Bai, John Gaudette, Bharat Majeti, Seiji Nukui, Kwok Yin Tsang, Hai Wang, Haiqing Yin, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220233445
    Abstract: Fusogenic compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The fusogenic compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, compounds, compositions and methods are to provide nanoparticles to incorporate or encapsulate active agents, to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Inventors: Kwok Yin Tsang, Bharat Majeti, John Gaudette, Roger Adami, Hao Bai, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11390871
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of target genes using RNA interference. RNAi structures and molecules of this invention can be used for modulating or silencing the expression of genes, with high levels of RNAi activity and reduced off target actions. Advantageous structures include siRNAs targeted to any gene having one or more 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jens Harborth, Cima Cina, Wenbin Ying, Jane Zheng, Narendra Vaish
  • Patent number: 11384051
    Abstract: This invention includes ionizable compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The ionizable compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for providing nanoparticles to encapsulate active agents, such as nucleic acid agents, and to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Roger Adami, Hao Bai, John Gaudette, Bharat Majeti, Seiji Nukui, Kwok Yin Tsang, Hai Wang, Haiqing Yin, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11364200
    Abstract: This invention includes fusogenic compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The fusogenic compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for providing nanoparticles to incorporate or encapsulate active agents, to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kwok Yin Tsang, Bharat Majeti, John Gaudette, Roger Adami, Hao Bai, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11359202
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of target genes using RNA interference. RNAi structures and molecules of this invention can be used for modulating or silencing the expression of genes, with high levels of RNAi activity and reduced off target actions. Advantageous structures include siRNAs targeted to any gene having one or more 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jens Harborth, Cima Cina, Wenbin Ying, Jane Zheng, Narendra Vaish
  • Patent number: 11352628
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a malignant tumor, which may be associated with KRAS mutation in a mammal in need thereof, by administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising one or more RNAi molecules that are active in reducing expression of GST-?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jihua Liu, Li Wang, Bharat Majeti, Roger Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: 11318099
    Abstract: This invention includes fusogenic compounds, and compositions and methods of use thereof. The fusogenic compounds can be used for making nanoparticle compositions for use in biopharmaceuticals and therapeutics. More particularly, this invention relates to compounds, compositions and methods for providing nanoparticles to incorporate or encapsulate active agents, to deliver and distribute the active agents to cells, tissues, organs, and subjects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Nitto Denko Corporation
    Inventors: Kwok Yin Tsang, Bharat Majeti, John Gaudette, Roger Adami, Hao Bai, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220087531
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions for use in distributing active agents for treating a malignant tumor in a subject. The compositions contain RNAi molecules targeted to a human GST-?, along with RNAi molecules targeted to a human p21, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The carrier can include nanoparticles composed of an ionizable lipid, a structural lipid, one or more stabilizer lipids, and a lipid for reducing immunogenicity of the nanoparticles. This invention further provides methods for preventing or treating a malignant tumor by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an RNAi composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 24, 2022
    Inventors: Yoshiro Niitsu, Kenjirou Minomi, Bharat Majeti, Li Wang, Jihua Liu, Roger Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Publication number: 20220047619
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of human GST-? using RNA interference. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases such as malignant tumor. Provided are a range of siRNA structures, having one or more of nucleotides being modified or chemically-modified. Advantageous structures include siRNAs with 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region, as well as other nucleotide modifications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Kenjirou MINOMI, Hirokazu TAKAHASHI, Erika TERADA, Jens HARBORTH, Jun ZHANG, Mohammad AHMADIAN, Wenbin YING
  • Patent number: RE49229
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions for preventing, treating or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a malignant tumor associated with KRAS mutation in a mammal in need thereof, by identifying a tumor cell in the mammal, the tumor cell comprising at least one of: (i) a mutation of the KRAS gene, and (ii) an aberrant expression level of KRAS protein; and administering to the mammal a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising one or more RNAi molecules that are active in reducing expression of GST-?.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Jihua Liu, Li Wang, Bharat Majeti, Roger Adami, Wenbin Ying
  • Patent number: RE49431
    Abstract: This invention provides compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the expression of human GST-? using RNA interference. The RNA interference molecules can be used in methods for preventing or treating diseases such as malignant tumor. Provided are a range of siRNA structures, having one or more of nucleotides being modified or chemically-modified. Advantageous structures include siRNAs with 2?-deoxy nucleotides located in the seed region, as well as other nucleotide modifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: NITTO DENKO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenjirou Minomi, Hirokazu Takahashi, Erika Terada, Jens Harborth, Jun Zhang, Mohammad Ahmadian, Wenbin Ying