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).
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Publication number: 20250040522Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: February 6, 2025Inventors: Gaurang Patel, Charleen Hunt, Yajun Tang, Qing Fang, Guochun Gong, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
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Patent number: 12201096Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 5, 2023Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn Macdonald
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Publication number: 20240389563Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
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Patent number: 12089575Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
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Patent number: 12082565Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
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Publication number: 20240147971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2024Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
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Patent number: 11910787Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
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Publication number: 20240016129Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn MACDONALD
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Patent number: 11737435Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Yajun Tang, Dan Chalothorn, Lyndon Mitnaul, Lori Morton, Daria Zamolodchikov, Nicole Alessandri-Haber, Lynn Macdonald
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Publication number: 20220361464Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan D. Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
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Patent number: 11419318Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang, Jeffrey D. Lee, Min Gao, Susan D. Croll, Lynn Macdonald, Ying Hu, Carmelo Romano
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Publication number: 20220217956Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Yajun Tang, Alan Shuldiner, Cristopher Van Hout
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Publication number: 20220192165Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: Yajun Tang, Susannah Brydges, Subhashini Srivatsan, Davor Frleta, Cagan Gurer, Andrew J. Murphy
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Publication number: 20210307304Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
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Patent number: 11064685Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Susannah Brydges, Yajun Tang, Yang Liu, Jingtai Cao, Carmelo Romano
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Publication number: 20210105983Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
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Publication number: 20210068377Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
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Patent number: 10881086Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2018Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Elena Burova, Yajun Tang, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
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Patent number: 10863729Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Lisa Purcell, Alexander O. Mujica, Yajun Tang
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Patent number: D976989Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Inventor: Yajun Tang