Patents by Inventor Zheng-Yi Chen

Zheng-Yi Chen 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: 11963968
    Abstract: Compositions for regeneration of inner cells and for treating hearing loss comprise at least one modulator of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) sufficient to induce reprogramming proliferation and regeneration of inner ear cells. The composition include, in some instances, an effective amount of one or more phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) inhibitors, MYC/NOTCH modulators, Atonal Homolog 1 (Atoh1) modulators or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Wenyan Li, Yi-Zhou Quan
  • Publication number: 20240100079
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for regenerating hair cells in an adult mammalian inner ear using novel combinations of agents selected from the group consisting of a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, one or more inhibitory nucleic acids targeting Fir, Mxi1, Fbxw7, or a combination thereof, a Wnt pathway activator, and a cAMP activator. The methods and compositions can be used to treat a subject with hearing loss or vestibular dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Yi-Zhou Quan
  • Publication number: 20240096781
    Abstract: A package structure including a semiconductor die, a redistribution circuit structure and an electronic device is provided. The semiconductor die is laterally encapsulated by an insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure is disposed on the semiconductor die and the insulating encapsulation. The redistribution circuit structure includes a colored dielectric layer, inter-dielectric layers and redistribution conductive layers embedded in the inter-dielectric layers. The electronic device is disposed over the colored dielectric layer and electrically connected to the redistribution circuit structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Ti Lu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chia-Hung Liu, Yu-Hsiang Hu, Hsiu-Jen Lin, Tzuan-Horng Liu, Chih-Hao Chang, Bo-Jiun Lin, Shih-Wei Chen, Hung-Chun Cho, Pei-Rong Ni, Hsin-Wei Huang, Zheng-Gang Tsai, Tai-You Liu, Po-Chang Shih, Yu-Ting Huang
  • Publication number: 20230277574
    Abstract: Compositions for regeneration of inner cells and for treating hearing loss comprise at least one modulator of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) sufficient to induce reprogramming proliferation and regeneration of inner ear cells. The composition include, in some instances, an effective amount of one or more phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) inhibitors, MYC/NOTCH modulators, Atonal Homolog 1 (Atoh1) modulators or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Wenyan Li, Yi-Zhou Quan
  • Patent number: 11590152
    Abstract: Compositions for regeneration of inner cells and for treating hearing loss comprise at least one modulator of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) sufficient to induce reprogramming proliferation and regeneration of inner ear cells. The composition include, in some instances, an effective amount of one or more phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) inhibitors, MYC/NOTCH modulators, Atonal Homolog 1 (Atoh1) modulators or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Wenyan Li, Yi-Zhou Quan
  • Publication number: 20220281941
    Abstract: Compositions and provided to induce cells of the inner ear to renter the cell cycle and to proliferate. In particular, hair cells are induced to proliferate by administration of a composition which activates the Myc and Notch. Supporting cells are induced to transdifferentiate to hair cells by inhibition of Myc and Notch activity or the activation of Atoh1. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David R. Liu, Margie Li, David B. Thompson, John Zuris
  • Publication number: 20220226503
    Abstract: Compositions are described for direct protein delivery into multiple cell types in the mammalian inner ear. The compositions are used to deliver protein(s) (such as gene editing factors) editing of genetic mutations associated with deafness or associated disorders thereof. The delivery of genome editing proteins for gene editing and correction of genetic mutations protect or restore hearing from genetic deafness. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David R. Liu, Margie Li, David B. Thompson, John Zuris
  • Patent number: 11370823
    Abstract: Compositions and provided to induce cells of the inner ear to renter the cell cycle and to proliferate. In particular, hair cells are induced to proliferate by administration of a composition which activates the Myc and Notch. Supporting cells are induced to transdifferentiate to hair cells by inhibition of Myc and Notch activity or the activation of Atoh1. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David R. Liu, Margie Li, David B. Thompson, John Zuris
  • Publication number: 20220072158
    Abstract: Compositions for the prevention, treatment and/or reversal of hearing loss include vectors encoding an Islet-1 (Isl1) nucleic acid sequence. The over-expression of Isl1 molecules in ear cells, for example, hair cells, results in the treatment of hearing loss due to age, noise exposure or any idiopathic causes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Yujuan Hu
  • Patent number: 11071790
    Abstract: Compositions are described for direct protein delivery into multiple cell types in the mammalian inner ear. The compositions are used to deliver protein(s) (such as gene editing factors) editing of genetic mutations associated with deafness or associated disorders thereof. The delivery of genome editing proteins for gene editing and correction of genetic mutations protect or restore hearing from genetic deafness. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignees: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David R. Liu, Margie Li, David B. Thompson, John Zuris
  • Publication number: 20210030775
    Abstract: Compositions for regeneration of inner cells and for treating hearing loss comprise at least one modulator of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) sufficient to induce reprogramming proliferation and regeneration of inner ear cells. The composition include, in some instances, an effective amount of one or more phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) inhibitors, MYC/NOTCH modulators, Atonal Homolog 1 (Atoh1) modulators or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Wenyan Li, Yi-Zhou Quan
  • Publication number: 20200338160
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for inducing cells of the inner ear (for example, cochlear and utricular hair cells) to reenter to cell cycle and to proliferate. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of agents that increase c-myc activity and/or Notch activity for inducing cell cycle reentry and proliferation of cochlear or utricular hair cells and/or cochlear or utricular supporting cells. The methods and compositions can be used to promote the proliferation of hair cells and/or supporting cells to treat a subject at risk of, or affected with, hearing loss or a subject at risk of, or affected with vestibular dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicants: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventor: Zheng-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20200248203
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods that useful in the treatment and/or prevention of hearing loss caused by genetic mutation of the TMPRSS3 gene or the LOXHD1 gene. The compositions and methods disclosed herein use adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector gene delivery of TRMPSS3 or LOXHD1 into the inner ear to restore activity of the TMPRSS3 gene or the LOXHD1 gene, respectively, promote hair cell survival and restore hearing in patients suffering from hearing loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Hinrich Staecker, Xue Zhong Liu, Zheng-Yi Chen, Caesar James Ayala
  • Patent number: 10670582
    Abstract: Described are methods and compositions for increasing islet-1 (Isl1) activity (e.g., biological activity) and or expression (e.g., transcription and/or translation) in a biological cell and or in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Mingqian Huang, Albena Kantardzhieva, Zheng-Yi Chen
  • Patent number: 10583201
    Abstract: A chimeric molecule of one or more proteins or peptides fused, complexed or linked to one or more anionic molecules. Efficient in vitro and in vivo delivery is attained by encapsulating these molecules in cationic lipids or cationic liposomes. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20190142969
    Abstract: Compositions for the prevention, treatment and/or reversal of hearing loss include vectors encoding an Islet-1 (Isl1) nucleic acid sequence. The over-expression of Isl1 molecules in ear cells, for example, hair cells, results in the treatment of hearing loss due to age, noise exposure or any idiopathic causes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, Yujuan Ju
  • Patent number: 10258697
    Abstract: Compositions are described for direct protein delivery into multiple cell types in the mammalian inner ear. The compositions are used to deliver protein(s) (such as gene editing factors) editing of genetic mutations associated with deafness or associated disorders thereof. The delivery of genome editing proteins for gene editing and correction of genetic mutations protect or restore hearing from genetic deafness. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David Liu, John Anthony Zuris, David B. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20170340754
    Abstract: Compositions are described for direct protein delivery into multiple cell types in the mammalian inner ear. The compositions are used to deliver protein(s) (such as gene editing factors) editing of genetic mutations associated with deafness or associated disorders thereof. The delivery of genome editing proteins for gene editing and correction of genetic mutations protect or restore hearing from genetic deafness. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi Chen, David Liu
  • Publication number: 20170327557
    Abstract: Compositions and provided to induce cells of the inner ear to renter the cell cycle and to proliferate. In particular, hair cells are induced to proliferate by administration of a composition which activates the Myc and Notch. Supporting cells are induced to transdifferentiate to hair cells by inhibition of Myc and Notch activity or the activation of Atoh1. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Zheng-Yi Chen
  • Publication number: 20170326254
    Abstract: A chimeric molecule of one or more proteins or peptides fused, complexed or linked to one or more anionic molecules. Efficient in vitro and in vivo delivery is attained by encapsulating these molecules in cationic lipids or cationic liposomes. Methods of treatment include the intracellular delivery of these molecules to a specific therapeutic target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Zheng-Yi CHEN, David LIU