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C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups 8
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1.

AGENTS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number 18771323
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-12
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07C 237/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

2.

POLYCATIONIC METHYL PHOSPHOLIPIDS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number 18747146
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-18
First Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 9/10 - Phosphatides, e.g. lecithin
  • C07F 9/6506 - Five-membered rings having the nitrogen atoms in positions 1 and 3
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

3.

TRANSFECTION COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18670514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-21
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07K 5/00 - Peptides having up to four amino acids in a fully defined sequenceDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 5/068 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 5/072 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more carboxyl groups than amino groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Asp, Glu, Asn
  • C07K 5/083 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid being acyclic, e.g. Gly, Ala
  • C07K 5/087 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing carbocyclic rings, e.g. Phe, Tyr
  • C07K 5/09 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 5/097 - Tripeptides the first amino acid being heterocyclic, e.g. Pro, His, Trp, e.g. thyroliberin, melanostatin
  • C07K 5/11 - Tetrapeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 7/04 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links
  • C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof

4.

PLANT VIRUS MOVEMENT PROTEINS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

      
Application Number 18523380
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Molecular Transfer Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
  • C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome

5.

Transfection complexes and methods of using the same

      
Application Number 17397815
Grant Number 12037600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-09
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Grant Date 2024-07-16
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 5/00 - Peptides having up to four amino acids in a fully defined sequenceDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 5/068 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 5/072 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more carboxyl groups than amino groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Asp, Glu, Asn
  • C07K 5/083 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid being acyclic, e.g. Gly, Ala
  • C07K 5/087 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing carbocyclic rings, e.g. Phe, Tyr
  • C07K 5/09 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 5/097 - Tripeptides the first amino acid being heterocyclic, e.g. Pro, His, Trp, e.g. thyroliberin, melanostatin
  • C07K 5/11 - Tetrapeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 7/04 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links
  • C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

6.

Polycationic methyl phospholipids for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 17222442
Grant Number 12043639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-05
First Publication Date 2021-10-21
Grant Date 2024-07-23
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 9/10 - Phosphatides, e.g. lecithin
  • C07F 9/6506 - Five-membered rings having the nitrogen atoms in positions 1 and 3
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

7.

Agents for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 17133036
Grant Number 12065665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-23
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2024-08-20
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07C 237/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

8.

Plant virus movement proteins and methods of using same

      
Application Number 16747443
Grant Number 11866723
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-20
First Publication Date 2020-09-10
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
  • C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome

9.

Polycationic methyl phospholipids for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 16222740
Grant Number 10968240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-17
First Publication Date 2019-11-21
Grant Date 2021-04-06
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 9/10 - Phosphatides, e.g. lecithin
  • C07F 9/6506 - Five-membered rings having the nitrogen atoms in positions 1 and 3
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

10.

Agents for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 16197989
Grant Number 10883118
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
First Publication Date 2019-08-29
Grant Date 2021-01-05
Owner Molecular Transfer Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07C 237/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups

11.

Transfection complexes and methods of using the same

      
Application Number 15756006
Grant Number 11085056
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-26
First Publication Date 2018-11-29
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 5/097 - Tripeptides the first amino acid being heterocyclic, e.g. Pro, His, Trp, e.g. thyroliberin, melanostatin
  • C07K 5/00 - Peptides having up to four amino acids in a fully defined sequenceDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 5/072 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more carboxyl groups than amino groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Asp, Glu, Asn
  • C07K 5/09 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 7/04 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links
  • C07K 5/083 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid being acyclic, e.g. Gly, Ala
  • C07K 5/068 - Dipeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg
  • C07K 5/087 - Tripeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing carbocyclic rings, e.g. Phe, Tyr
  • C07K 5/11 - Tetrapeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more amino groups than carboxyl groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Lys, Arg

12.

Agents for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 15707740
Grant Number 10138497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-18
First Publication Date 2018-01-04
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • C07C 217/00 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C07C 237/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

13.

PLANT VIRUS MOVEMENT PROTEINS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2017020145
Publication Number 2017/151733
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-01
Publication Date 2017-09-08
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07C 217/88 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton having amino groups and etherified hydroxy groups bound to carbon atoms of non-condensed six-membered aromatic rings of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring the oxygen atom of at least one of the etherified hydroxy groups being further bound to a carbon atom of a ring other than a six-membered aromatic ring
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle

14.

Plant virus movement proteins and methods of using the same

      
Application Number 15446578
Grant Number 10538784
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-01
First Publication Date 2017-09-07
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12N 15/90 - Stable introduction of foreign DNA into chromosome

15.

TRANSFECTION COMPLEXES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

      
Application Number US2016049111
Publication Number 2017/040335
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-26
Publication Date 2017-03-09
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Disclosed herein are transfection complexes comprising at least one cell surface ligand; at least one helper lipid component; and a transfection enhancer. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the disclosed transfection complexes, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Further, disclosed are methods of transfecting a cell, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a transfection complex as disclosed; and contacting a cell with the transfection complex.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C07C 229/08 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one amino and one carboxyl group bound to the carbon skeleton the nitrogen atom of the amino group being further bound to hydrogen atoms
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

16.

Polycationic methyl phospholipids for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 15107889
Grant Number 10155780
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-28
First Publication Date 2017-02-02
Grant Date 2018-12-18
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes. The present invention is in the field of molecular biology, and more particularly in the field of transfection, which utilizes new compounds and methods for the introduction of nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 9/10 - Phosphatides, e.g. lecithin
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins
  • C07F 9/6506 - Five-membered rings having the nitrogen atoms in positions 1 and 3

17.

Agents for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 14994059
Grant Number 09765359
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-01-12
First Publication Date 2016-05-12
Grant Date 2017-09-19
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
  • A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
  • C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C07C 237/12 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by carboxyl groups
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

18.

Agents for improved delivery of nucleic acids to eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 14054825
Grant Number 09259475
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-16
First Publication Date 2014-07-31
Grant Date 2016-02-16
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
  • C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
  • C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
  • C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
  • A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group
  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C07C 217/08 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having only one etherified hydroxy group and one amino group bound to the carbon skeleton, which is not further substituted the oxygen atom of the etherified hydroxy group being further bound to an acyclic carbon atom
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle

19.

POLYCATIONIC METHYL PHOSPHOLIPIDS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number US2013067157
Publication Number 2014/070687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-28
Publication Date 2014-05-08
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes. The present invention is in the field of molecular biology, and more particularly in the field of transfection, which utilizes new compounds and methods for the introduction of nucleic acids into eukaryotic cells.

IPC Classes  ?

20.

MRNA-IN

      
Serial Number 86181808
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-02-01
Registration Date 2015-05-05
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc ()
NICE Classes  ? 01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use

Goods & Services

Chemical solutions and preparations consisting of pre-mixed reactants and reagents used to transfect nucleic acid into cells in the field of scientific research

21.

AGENTS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number US2012036951
Publication Number 2013/158127
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-08
Publication Date 2013-10-24
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel, A.
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 229/04 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino and carboxyl groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated

22.

AGENTS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Document Number 02833269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-16
Open to Public Date 2012-10-18
Grant Date 2020-04-14
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel A.
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 237/10 - Carboxylic acid amides, the carbon skeleton of the acid part being further substituted by amino groups having the carbon atoms of the carboxamide groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having the nitrogen atom of at least one of the carboxamide groups bound to an acyclic carbon atom of a hydrocarbon radical substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C07C 217/42 - Compounds containing amino and etherified hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having etherified hydroxy groups and amino groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of the same carbon skeleton the carbon skeleton being acyclic and saturated having etherified hydroxy groups and at least two amino groups bound to the carbon skeleton
  • C07D 233/64 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with substituted hydrocarbon radicals attached to ring carbon atoms, e.g. histidine
  • C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

23.

AGENTS FOR IMPROVED DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS TO EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number US2012033847
Publication Number 2012/142622
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-04-16
Publication Date 2012-10-18
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel, A.
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

New cationic lipids are provided that are useful for delivering macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into eukaryotic cells. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with other transfection enhancing reagents to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01N 37/12 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group , wherein Cn means a carbon skeleton not containing a ringThio-analogues thereof
  • A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
  • A61K 31/195 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group

24.

Lipids for transfection of Eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 13073972
Grant Number 08759499
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-28
First Publication Date 2012-03-01
Grant Date 2014-06-24
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

Compositions and methods for improved delivery of macromolecules into eukaryotic cells are provided. Fusogenic peptides from fusion proteins of non-enveloped viruses enhance the efficiency of transfection of eukaryotic cells mediated by transfection agents such as cationic lipids, polycationic polymers such as PEI and dendrimers. These fusogenic peptides are used as part of a transfection complex that efficiently delivers a macromolecule, for example, a nucleic acid, into a eukaryotic cell. Novel cationic lipids and compositions of cationic lipids also are provided that may be used for the introduction of macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides into a variety of cells and tissues. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with fusogenic peptides to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 487/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms in the condensed system, not provided for by groups
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • A61K 51/00 - Preparations containing radioactive substances for use in therapy or testing in vivo
  • A61K 36/14 - Cupressaceae (Cypress family), e.g. juniper or cypress
  • A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates

25.

NOVEL PEPTIDES FOR USE IN TRANSFECTION

      
Application Number US2009052425
Publication Number 2010/014915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-07-31
Publication Date 2010-02-04
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor Jessee, Joel, A.

Abstract

Novel peptides derived from antibody complementarity determining regions (CDRs) that enhance delivery of macromolecules into cells, particularly when used in combination with cationic lipids, are provided. The peptides can be combined with cationic lipids, and compositions of cationic lipids associated with enhancer elements, to provide reagents that can complex with macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides and permit introduction of these macromolecules into a variety of cells and tissues in vitro or in vivo with greatly enhanced efficiency compared to other lipid-based reagents. Methods for delivering macromolecules into target cells and tissues using the lipids and enhancer elements are provided

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/48 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers, inert additives the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer drug conjugates
  • C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

26.

Reagents for transfection of eukaryotic cells

      
Application Number 11434765
Grant Number 07915230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-17
First Publication Date 2009-01-22
Grant Date 2011-03-29
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

Compositions and methods for improved delivery of macromolecules into eukaryotic cells are provided. Fusogenic peptides from fusion proteins of non-enveloped viruses enhance the efficiency of transfection of eukaryotic cells mediated by transfection agents such as cationic lipids, polycationic polymers such as PEI and dendrimers. These fusogenic peptides are used as part of a transfection complex that efficiently delivers a macromolecule, for example, a nucleic acid, into a eukaryotic cell. Novel cationic lipids and compositions of cationic lipids also are provided that may be used for the introduction of macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides into a variety of cells and tissues. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with fusogenic peptides to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • A61K 38/16 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor

27.

NOVEL REAGENTS FOR TRANSFECTION OF EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Document Number 02651389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-17
Open to Public Date 2007-11-15
Grant Date 2017-04-25
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

Compositions and methods for improved delivery of macromolecules into eukaryotic cells are provided. Fusogenic peptides from fusion proteins of non-enveloped viruses enhance the efficiency of transfection of eukaryotic cells mediated by transfection agents such as cationic lipids, polycationic polymers such as PEI and dendrimers. These fusogenic peptides are used as part of a transfection complex that efficiently delivers a macromolecule, for example, a nucleic acid, into a eukaryotic cell. Novel cationic lipids and compositions of cationic lipids also are provided that may be used for the introduction of macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides into a variety of cells and tissues. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with fusogenic peptides to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/14 - Reoviridae, e.g. rotavirus, bluetongue virus, Colorado tick fever virus
  • A61K 47/18 - AminesAmidesUreasQuaternary ammonium compoundsAmino acidsOligopeptides having up to five amino acids
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C07D 241/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,4-diazine or hydrogenated 1,4-diazine rings not condensed with other rings having no double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members
  • C07K 7/08 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 12 to 20 amino acids
  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
  • C07K 14/005 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from viruses
  • C07K 19/00 - Hybrid peptides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

28.

LIPIDS FOR TRANSFECTION OF EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Document Number 02960570
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-17
Open to Public Date 2007-11-15
Grant Date 2018-05-08
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

Compositions and methods for improved delivery of macromolecules into eukaryotic cells are provided. Fusogenic peptides from fusion proteins of non- enveloped viruses enhance the efficiency of transfection of eukaryotic cells mediated by transfection agents such as cationic lipids, polycationic polymers such as PEI and dendrimers. These fusogenic peptides are used as part of a transfection complex that efficiently delivers a macromolecule, for example, a nucleic acid, into a eukaryotic cell. Novel cationic lipids and compositions of cationic lipids also are provided that may be used for the introduction of macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides into a variety of cells and tissues. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with fusogenic peptides to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/18 - AminesAmidesUreasQuaternary ammonium compoundsAmino acidsOligopeptides having up to five amino acids
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA

29.

NOVEL REAGENTS FOR TRANSFECTION OF EUKARYOTIC CELLS

      
Application Number US2006019356
Publication Number 2007/130073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-05-17
Publication Date 2007-11-15
Owner MOLECULAR TRANSFER, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jessee, Joel
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat

Abstract

Compositions and methods for improved delivery of macromolecules into eukaryotic cells are provided. Fusogenic peptides from fusion proteins of non-enveloped viruses enhance the efficiency of transfection of eukaryotic cells mediated by transfection agents such as cationic lipids, polycationic polymers such as PEI and dendrimers. These fusogenic peptides are used as part of a transfection complex that efficiently delivers a macromolecule, for example, a nucleic acid, into a eukaryotic cell. Novel cationic lipids and compositions of cationic lipids also are provided that may be used for the introduction of macromolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins and peptides into a variety of cells and tissues. The lipids can be used alone, in combination with other lipids and/or in combination with fusogenic peptides to prepare transfection complexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
  • A01N 37/18 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group —CO—N, e.g. carboxylic acid amides or imidesThio-analogues thereof
  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides

30.

Ready-to-use electroporation cuvette including frozen electrocompetent cells

      
Application Number 11488179
Grant Number 08105818
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-07-18
First Publication Date 2007-01-18
Grant Date 2012-01-31
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Bebee, Robert L.

Abstract

A ready-to-use electroporation cuvette is provided that includes a cuvette, first and second electrodes positioned within the cuvette and electroporation competent cells frozen in a suspension solution within the cuvette, wherein the electroporation cuvette is configured to permit electroporation of the cells when the cells are thawed. The electroporation cuvette may be sealed with a cap that may be color coded to aid the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves

31.

Ready-to-use electroporation cuvette including frozen electrocompetent cells

      
Application Number 11072715
Grant Number 07078227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-03-07
First Publication Date 2005-09-29
Grant Date 2006-07-18
Owner Molecular Transfer (USA)
Inventor Bebee, Robert L.

Abstract

A ready-to-use electroporation cuvette is provided that includes a cuvette, first and second electrodes positioned within the cuvette and electroporation competent cells frozen in a suspension solution within the cuvette, wherein the electroporation cuvette is configured to permit electroporation of the cells when the cells are thawed. The electroporation cuvette may be sealed with a cap that may be color coded to aid the user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 1/42 - Apparatus for the treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic wave
  • C12N 13/00 - Treatment of microorganisms or enzymes with electrical or wave energy, e.g. magnetism, sonic waves

32.

Lipids for transfection of nucleic acids

      
Application Number 10851658
Grant Number 07531693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-05-24
First Publication Date 2005-01-20
Grant Date 2009-05-12
Owner Molecular Transfer, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gebeyehu, Gulilat
  • Jaouni, Taysir M.
  • Jessee, Joel

Abstract

Cationic lipid compositions are provided that are useful for efficient delivery of macromolecules, such as nucleic acids, into a wide variety of eukaryotic cell types. Methods for using the compositions also are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 215/00 - Compounds containing amino and hydroxy groups bound to the same carbon skeleton
  • A61K 31/45 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine having oxo groups directly attached to the heterocyclic ring, e.g. cycloheximide