Patents by Inventor Yajun Tang

Yajun Tang 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: 20250040522
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized MYOC locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized MYOC locus express a human myocilin protein or a chimeric myocilin protein, fragments of which are from human myocilin. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized MYOC locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-myocilin-targeting reagents and reagents for treating glaucoma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2022
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Inventors: Gaurang Patel, Charleen Hunt, Yajun Tang, Qing Fang, Guochun Gong, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
  • Patent number: 12201096
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized coagulation factor XII (F12) locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus express a human coagulation factor XII protein or a chimeric coagulation factor XII protein, fragments of which are from human coagulation factor XII. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-coagulation-factor-XII-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human F12. A short isoform of F12 that is produced locally in the brain, and methods of using the short isoform, are also provide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn Macdonald
  • Publication number: 20240389563
    Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 12089575
    Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 12082565
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20240147971
    Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2024
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
  • Patent number: 11910787
    Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
  • Publication number: 20240016129
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized coagulation factor XII (F12) locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus express a human coagulation factor XII protein or a chimeric coagulation factor XII protein, fragments of which are from human coagulation factor XII. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-coagulation-factor-XII-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human F12. A short isoform of F12 that is produced locally in the brain, and methods of using the short isoform, are also provide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn MACDONALD
  • Patent number: 11737435
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized coagulation factor XII (F12) locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus express a human coagulation factor XII protein or a chimeric coagulation factor XII protein, fragments of which are from human coagulation factor XII. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized F12 locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-coagulation-factor-XII-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human F12. A short isoform of F12 that is produced locally in the brain, and methods of using the short isoform, are also provide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn Macdonald
  • Publication number: 20220361464
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan D. Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
  • Patent number: 11419318
    Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan D. Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20220217956
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides rodent models of increased bone mineral density and/or bone mineral content, genetically modified rodents and isolated rodent cells or tissues having a disruption of one or both alleles of the Zinc and Ring Finger 3 (Znrf3) gene, knockout rodent Znrf3 DNA constructs, methods of producing genetically modified rodents, methods of producing Znrf3 knockout rodents, and methods of determining the effect of an agent for treating low bone mineral density and/or bone mineral content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Yajun Tang, Alan Shuldiner, Cristopher Van Hout
  • Publication number: 20220192165
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rodents (such as, but not limited to, mice and rats) genetically modified to comprise a humanized Tslp gene, a humanized Tslpr gene, a humanized 117ra gene, or a combination thereof. Compositions and methods for making such genetically modified rodents, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodents as an animal model for diseases such as allergic diseases and cancer are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Yajun Tang, Susannah Brydges, Subhashini Srivatsan, Davor Frleta, Cagan Gurer, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20210307304
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Patent number: 11064685
    Abstract: Non-human animals suitable for use as animal models for Retinoschisis are provided. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a disruption in a Retinoschisin-1 locus. In some embodiments, provided non-human animals are characterized by a mutant Retinoschisin-1 gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a phenotype that includes the development of one or more symptoms or phenotypes associated with Retinoschisis. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat Retinoschisis or eye-related diseases, disorders or conditions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
  • Publication number: 20210105983
    Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Publication number: 20210068377
    Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
  • Patent number: 10881086
    Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 10863729
    Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
  • Patent number: D976989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventor: Yajun Tang