Patents by Inventor William Issa

William Issa 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: 11912982
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to liquid chromatography (e.g., HPLC) methods which enable high resolution separations of polynucleotides having hydrophobic portions (e.g., polyadenylated nucleic acids, such as mRNA) based upon the hydrophobic character of the molecules (e.g., polyA tail length). In some embodiments, the disclosure describes liquid chromatographic methods for separating a nucleic acid having a hydrophobic portion (e.g., a polyadenylated nucleic acid, such as an mRNA) from a complex mixture by a mobile phase system that comprises an ion pairing agent selected from Tris, inorganic cations (including e.g., Na, Li, K, ammonium, etc.), biological buffers (e.g., MOPS, HEPES, PIPES, etc.), and other charged or hydrophilic moieties, and lacks conventional ion pairing agents (e.g., Triethylammonium acetate, TEAA). Accordingly, in some embodiments methods described by the disclosure are useful for assessing the quality of pharmaceutical preparations comprising nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: William Issa, Meredith Packer
  • Patent number: 11866696
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to liquid chromatography (e.g., HPLC) methods which enable high resolution separations of polynucleotides of various lengths, sequences, and/or base compositions in a highly tunable manner. In some embodiments, the disclosure describes liquid chromatographic methods for separating a nucleic acid (e.g., a polyadenylated nucleic acid, such as an mRNA) from a complex mixture by using multiple ion pairing agents in the same mobile phase system. Accordingly, in some embodiments methods described by the disclosure are useful for assessing the quality of pharmaceutical preparations comprising nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: William Issa, Meredith Packer
  • Publication number: 20220096522
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by inproved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Publication number: 20220096521
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by improved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Patent number: 11202793
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by improved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Publication number: 20210163919
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to liquid chromatography (e.g., HPLC) methods which enable high resolution separations of polynucleotides having hydrophobic portions (e.g., polyadenylated nucleic acids, such as mRNA) based upon the hydrophobic character of the molecules (e.g., polyA tail length). In some embodiments, the disclosure describes liquid chromatographic methods for separating a nucleic acid having a hydrophobic portion (e.g., a polyadenylated nucleic acid, such as an mRNA) from a complex mixture by a mobile phase system that comprises an ion pairing agent selected from Tris, inorganic cations (including e.g., Na, Li, K, ammonium, etc.), biological buffers (e.g., MOPS, HEPES, PIPES, etc.), and other charged or hydrophilic moieties, and lacks conventional ion pairing agents (e.g., Triethylammonium acetate, TEAA). Accordingly, in some embodiments methods described by the disclosure are useful for assessing the quality of pharmaceutical preparations comprising nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: William Issa, Meredith Packer
  • Publication number: 20200362382
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for preparing a modified RNA comprising enzymatically ligating an acceptor moiety having a 3?-hydroxyl group to the 5?-end of a donor moiety (e.g., installation of 5?-triphosphate groups, mRNA caps, or cap-like structures on chemically synthesized RNA or installation of 5?-triphosphate groups, mRNA caps, cap-like structures, or non-cap like structures on enzymatically prepared RNA).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Kristen OTT, Aaron LARSEN, I-Ping CHAN, Jennifer NELSON, William ISSA, Melissa J. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20200239869
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to liquid chromatography (e.g., HPLC) methods which enable high resolution separations of polynucleotides of various lengths, sequences, and/or base compositions in a highly tunable manner. In some embodiments, the disclosure describes liquid chromatographic methods for separating a nucleic acid (e.g., a polyadenylated nucleic acid, such as an mRNA) from a complex mixture by using multiple ion pairing agents in the same mobile phase system. Accordingly, in some embodiments methods described by the disclosure are useful for assessing the quality of pharmaceutical preparations comprising nucleic acids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: William Issa, Meredith Packer
  • Patent number: 10653712
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by improved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Publication number: 20190247417
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by improved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Publication number: 20180363019
    Abstract: The invention relates to improved RNA compositions for use in therapeutic applications. The RNA compositions are particularly suited for use in human therapeutic application (e.g., in RNA therapeutics). The RNA compositions are made by inproved processes, in particular, improved in vitro-transcription (IVT) processes. The invention also relates to methods for producing and purifying RNA (e.g, therapeutic RNAs), as well as methods for using the RNA compositions and therapeutic applications thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: ModernaTX, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Hoge, William Issa, Edward J. Miracco, Jennifer Nelson, Amy E. Rabideau, Gabor Butora
  • Patent number: 8859563
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Avexa Limited
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Van de Graff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherine Macfarlane
  • Publication number: 20120232035
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: AVEXA LIMITED
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherine Macfarlane
  • Patent number: 8207334
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Avexa Limited
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherinie Macfarlane
  • Patent number: 8143268
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Avexa Limited
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherine Macfarlane
  • Publication number: 20110009366
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: AVEXA LIMITED
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Victor Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherinie Macfarlane
  • Publication number: 20100168063
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Further provided is a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. A pharmaceutical composition or medicament comprising a compound of Formula I is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: Avexa Limited
    Inventors: Eric Dale Jones, Jonathan Alan Coates, David Ian Rhodes, John Joseph Deadman, Nicholas Andrew Vandegraff, Lisa Jane Winfield, Neeranat Thienthong, William Issa, Neil Choi, Katherine MacFarlane
  • Publication number: 20100009973
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treatment or prophylaxis of a viral infection in a subject comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative, salt or prodrug thereof. Compounds of formula (I) are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: AVEXA LIMITED
    Inventors: David Ian Rhodes, Katherine MacFarlane, Eric Dale Jones, William Issa, John Joseph Deadman, Neil Choi