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C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation 13
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1.

DUALLY DERIVATIZED CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR GENE TRANSFER IN VIVO

      
Application Number 18821962
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-30
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

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 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives 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

2.

COMBINATION GENE THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF METASTATIC CANCER

      
Application Number 18277944
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Goulet, Marie-Line
  • Lora, Jose
  • Dauphinee, Shauna

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the localized expression of IL-12, preferably in combination with an RIG-I agonist, for activating a memory T cell response to a cancer antigen. In embodiments, the method is effective for treating metastatic disease.

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 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]
  • C12N 15/117 - Nucleic acids having immunomodulatory properties, e.g. containing CpG-motifs

3.

INTESTINAL EXPRESSION OF PROGRAMMED DEATH LIGAND 1

      
Application Number 18121557
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-14
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Dauphinee, Shauna Marie
  • Mccarthy, Connor Daniel Alexander
  • Dupaul-Chicoine, Jeremy
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Chikh, Ghania
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the amelioration of inflammatory disorders comprising the intestinal expression of programmed death ligand 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • A61P 1/04 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for ulcers, gastritis or reflux esophagitis, e.g. antacids, inhibitors of acid secretion, mucosal protectants
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61P 1/06 - Anti-spasmodics, e.g. drugs for colics, esophagic dyskinesia
  • A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material

4.

DUALLY DERIVATIZED CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR GENE TRANSFER IN VIVO

      
Application Number 18125651
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-23
First Publication Date 2023-12-28
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan dually derivatized with arginine and gluconic acid; and methods of making and using the same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07H 5/06 - Aminosugars
  • C07H 13/04 - Compounds containing saccharide radicals esterified by carbonic acid or derivatives thereof, or by organic acids, e.g. phosphonic acids by carboxylic acids having the esterifying carboxyl radicals attached to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof

5.

LOCALIZED EXPRESSION OF THERAPEUTIC NUCLEIC ACIDS IN LUNG EPITHELIAL CELLS

      
Application Number 17794577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-01-22
First Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Lora, Jose

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of lung disorders comprising the expression of therapeutic nucleic acid(s) in human airway epithelial cells, including the treatment of cystic fibrosis and disorders caused by expression of a mutated CFTR gene comprising the expression of functional CFTR in human airway epithelial cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61K 9/12 - AerosolsFoams
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules

6.

REVERSIBLE COATING OF CHITOSAN-NUCLEIC ACID NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

      
Application Number 17438921
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2022-12-15
Owner ENGENE, INC (Canada)
Inventor
  • Panicker, Rajesh Krishnan Gopalakrishna
  • Veilleux, Daniel
  • Ma, Pei Lian
  • Tam, Natalie Chin Mun
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions containing a reversibly bound polymer coat comprising linear block copolymers with a polyanionic anchor region and at least one polyethylene glycol tail region are described herein. In some cases, the compositions exhibit improved stability and/or mucosal diffusion as compared to uncoated particles. In some cases, the reversibly bound polymer coat does not interfere with, or enhances, transfection of target cells or tissues as compared to uncoated particles.

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 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol
  • A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof

7.

CHITOSAN POLYPLEX-BASED LOCALIZED EXPRESSION OF IL-12 ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH TYPE-I IFN INDUCERS FOR TREATMENT OF MUCOSAL CANCERS

      
Application Number 17438922
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-03-13
First Publication Date 2022-11-24
Owner ENGENE, INC (Canada)
Inventor
  • Panicker, Rajesh Krishnan Gopalakrishna
  • Veilleux, Daniel
  • Ma, Pei Lian
  • Tam, Natalie Chin Mun
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Dauphinee, Shauna
  • Chen, Ximin
  • Lora, Jose

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions comprising derivatized-chitosan polyplexes reversibly coated with a polyanion-containing block co-polymer for the localized expression of IL-12 in mucosal tissues, preferably in combination with an IFN-1 activator/inducer, for use in cancer immunotherapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • A61K 38/20 - Interleukins
  • A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol

8.

COMBINATION GENE THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF METASTATIC CANCER

      
Application Number US2022017099
Publication Number 2022/178325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-18
Publication Date 2022-08-25
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Goulet, Marie-Line
  • Lora, Jose
  • Dauphinee, Shauna

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the localized expression of IL-12, preferably in combination with an RIG-I agonist, for activating a memory T cell response to a cancer antigen. In embodiments, the method is effective for treating metastatic disease.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • 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
  • A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • A61K 38/20 - Interleukins
  • A61K 47/30 - Macromolecular organic or inorganic compounds, e.g. inorganic polyphosphates
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]

9.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 17521509
Grant Number 12076418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-08
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2024-09-03
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives 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

10.

LOCALIZED EXPRESSION OF THERAPEUTIC NUCLEIC ACIDS IN LUNG EPITHELIAL CELLS

      
Application Number US2021014763
Publication Number 2021/150997
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-22
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Anthony, Cheung
  • Jose, Lora

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of lung disorders comprising the expression of therapeutic nucleic acid(s) in human airway epithelial cells, including the treatment of cystic fibrosis and disorders caused by expression of a mutated CFTR gene comprising the expression of functional CFTR in human airway epithelial cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

11.

ENGENE

      
Serial Number 90820126
Status Registered
Filing Date 2021-07-09
Registration Date 2023-07-11
Owner enGene Inc. (Canada)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Preparations and substances for use in the treatment of genetic deficiencies or disorders, diseases, infectious diseases, immune system-related diseases or immune system-mediated disorders and metabolic diseases and disorders, cancers, cardiovascular diseases and disorders, hematologic diseases and disorders, neurologic diseases and disorders, skeletal muscular diseases and disorders, pulmonary diseases and disorders, gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and aging Custom manufacturing of pharmaceutical preparations and substances for others; manufacturing services in the field of cell and gene therapy, namely, manufacturing and processing of viral and non-viral gene vectors, proteins, peptides, antibodies and DNA to order and/or specification of others Medical research and development services in the field of gene therapy and genetic medicine; scientific research and development; and pharmaceutical research and development

12.

REVERSIBLE COATING OF CHITOSAN-NUCLEIC ACID NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE

      
Application Number IB2020000175
Publication Number 2020/183238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Panicker, Rajesh Krishnan Gopalakrishna
  • Veilleux, Daniel
  • Ma, Pei Lian
  • Chin Mun Tam, Natalie
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions containing a reversibly bound polymer coat comprising linear block copolymers with a polyanionic anchor region and at least one polyethylene glycol tail region are described herein. In some cases, the compositions exhibit improved stability and/or mucosal diffusion as compared to uncoated particles. In some cases, the reversibly bound polymer coat does not interfere with, or enhances, transfection of target cells or tissues as compared to uncoated particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids

13.

CHITOSAN POLYPLEX-BASED LOCALIZED EXPRESSION OF IL-12 ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH TYPE-I IFN INDUCERS FOR TREATMENT OF MUCOSAL CANCERS

      
Application Number IB2020000178
Publication Number 2020/183239
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-13
Publication Date 2020-09-17
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Panicker, Rajesh, Krishnan Gopalakrishna
  • Veilleux, Daniel
  • Ma, Pei, Lian
  • Tam, Natalie, Chin Mun
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Dauphinee, Shauna
  • Chen, Ximin
  • Lora, Jose

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions comprising derivatized-chitosan polyplexes reversibly coated with a polyanion-containing block co-polymer for the localized expression of IL-12 in mucosal tissues, preferably in combination with an IFN- 1 activator/inducer, for use in cancer immunotherapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • A61K 38/20 - Interleukins
  • A61K 47/30 - Macromolecular organic or inorganic compounds, e.g. inorganic polyphosphates
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C07K 14/54 - Interleukins [IL]
  • C07K 14/555 - Interferons [IFN]
  • 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
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/117 - Nucleic acids having immunomodulatory properties, e.g. containing CpG-motifs
  • C12N 15/13 - Immunoglobulins
  • C12N 15/24 - Interleukins
  • 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

14.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 16666314
Grant Number 11167045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2021-11-09
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • 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

15.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 16666310
Grant Number 11623011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-28
First Publication Date 2020-02-20
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan dually derivatized with arginine and gluconic acid; and methods of making and using the same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07H 5/06 - Aminosugars
  • C07H 13/04 - Compounds containing saccharide radicals esterified by carbonic acid or derivatives thereof, or by organic acids, e.g. phosphonic acids by carboxylic acids having the esterifying carboxyl radicals attached to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules

16.

Intestinal expression of programmed death ligand 1

      
Application Number 16348834
Grant Number 11603398
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-09
First Publication Date 2019-08-29
Grant Date 2023-03-14
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Dauphinee, Shauna Marie
  • Mccarthy, Connor Daniel Alexander
  • Dupaul-Chicoine, Jeremy
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Chikh, Ghania
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the amelioration of inflammatory disorders comprising the intestinal expression of programmed death ligand 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • A61P 1/04 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for ulcers, gastritis or reflux esophagitis, e.g. antacids, inhibitors of acid secretion, mucosal protectants
  • A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • A61P 1/06 - Anti-spasmodics, e.g. drugs for colics, esophagic dyskinesia
  • C12Q 1/6883 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material

17.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 16101327
Grant Number 10456481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-10
First Publication Date 2018-12-06
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • 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

18.

High concentration chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions

      
Application Number 15849595
Grant Number 10647785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-20
First Publication Date 2018-08-02
Grant Date 2020-05-12
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Gao, Jun

Abstract

The invention provides highly concentrated chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions and dispersions, and methods for producing the compositions and dispersions. Methods of mixing the chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes include an inline mixing of chitosan solution and nucleic acid solution, followed by further concentrating the dispersion of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes, optionally with an aggregation inhibitor. Further provides are methods for altering the diameter of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
  • C07H 17/02 - Heterocyclic radicals containing only nitrogen as ring hetero atoms
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

19.

INTESTINAL EXPRESSION OF PROGRAMMED DEATH LIGAND 1

      
Application Number CA2017051340
Publication Number 2018/085935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-09
Publication Date 2018-05-17
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Dauphinee, Shauna Marie
  • Mccarthy, Connor Daniel Alexander
  • Dupaul-Chicoine, Jeremy
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Chikh, Ghania
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and compositions for the amelioration of inflammatory disorders comprising the intestinal expression of programmed death ligand 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • A61P 1/00 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system
  • A61P 1/06 - Anti-spasmodics, e.g. drugs for colics, esophagic dyskinesia
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
  • C12N 15/12 - Genes encoding animal proteins
  • C12N 15/62 - DNA sequences coding for fusion proteins
  • C12Q 1/6897 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids involving reporter genes operably linked to promoters

20.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 15489199
Grant Number 10456478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-17
First Publication Date 2018-01-11
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan dually derivatized with arginine and gluconic acid; and methods of making and using the same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/61 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule the organic macromolecular compound being a polysaccharide or a derivative thereof
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C07H 5/06 - Aminosugars
  • C07H 13/04 - Compounds containing saccharide radicals esterified by carbonic acid or derivatives thereof, or by organic acids, e.g. phosphonic acids by carboxylic acids having the esterifying carboxyl radicals attached to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof
  • C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules

21.

Dually derivatized chitosan nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same for gene transfer in vivo

      
Application Number 15025218
Grant Number 10046066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-25
First Publication Date 2016-08-18
Grant Date 2018-08-14
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy
  • C08B 37/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • 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

22.

DUALLY DERIVATIZED CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR GENE TRANSFER IN VIVO

      
Application Number CA2014050921
Publication Number 2015/042711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-09-25
Publication Date 2015-04-02
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan-derivative nanoparticle comprising chitosan functionalized with a cationic amino acid and a hydrophilic polyol; and methods of making and using same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

23.

High concentration chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions

      
Application Number 14266584
Grant Number 09850323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-04-30
First Publication Date 2014-11-27
Grant Date 2017-12-26
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Gao, Jun

Abstract

The invention provides highly concentrated chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions and dispersions, and methods for producing the compositions and dispersions. Methods of mixing the chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes include an inline mixing of chitosan solution and nucleic acid solution, followed by further concentrating the dispersion of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes, optionally with an aggregation inhibitor. Further provides are methods for altering the diameter of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08B 37/00 - Preparation of polysaccharides not provided for in groups Derivatives thereof
  • C07H 17/02 - Heterocyclic radicals containing only nitrogen as ring hetero atoms
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

24.

DUALLY DERIVATIZED CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME FOR GENE TRANSFER IN VIVO

      
Application Number CA2013050218
Publication Number 2013/138930
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-15
Publication Date 2013-09-26
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

Provided herein is chitosan dually derivatized with arginine and gluconic acid; and methods of making and using the same, e.g., for gene delivery in vivo.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 5/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

25.

Chitosan-based non-viral methods for transfecting gut cells in vivo

      
Application Number 13070988
Grant Number 09404088
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-24
First Publication Date 2011-07-14
Grant Date 2016-08-02
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cheung, Anthony T.
  • Hsu, Eric C.

Abstract

The present invention provides chitosan-based nanoparticles that can protect nucleic acids and deliver the same into gut mucosal cells. Compositions and methods for the expression of therapeutic nucleic acids in cells of the gut mucosa are provided. Compositions and methods for delivering therapeutic proteins systemically from cells of the gut mucosa are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • C12N 15/15 - Protease inhibitors, e.g. antithrombin, antitrypsin, hirudin
  • C12N 5/071 - Vertebrate cells or tissues, e.g. human cells or tissues
  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • A61K 48/00 - Medicinal preparations containing genetic material which is inserted into cells of the living body to treat genetic diseasesGene therapy

26.

HIGHLY ACIDIC CHITOSAN-NUCLEIC ACID POLYPLEX COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number CA2010000503
Publication Number 2010/111787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-03-31
Publication Date 2010-10-07
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gao, Jun
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Hsu, Eric
  • Cheung, Anthony

Abstract

The invention provides highly acidic chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions. The compositions may be used to transfect cells in vitro and in vivo, and are particularly useful for transfecting cells of mucosal epithelia.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids

27.

HIGH CONCENTRATION CHITOSAN-NUCLEIC ACID POLYPLEX COMPOSITIONS

      
Application Number CA2008001714
Publication Number 2009/039657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-26
Publication Date 2009-04-02
Owner enGene, Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Hsu, Eric, C.
  • Fleet, Carlos
  • Cheung, Anthony
  • Gao, Jun

Abstract

The invention provides highly concentrated chitosan-nucleic acid polyplex compositions and dispersions, and methods for producing the compositions and dispersions. Methods of mixing the chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes include an inline mixing of chitosan solution and nucleic acid solution, followed by further concentrating the dispersion of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes, optionally with an aggregation inhibitor. Further provided are methods for altering the diameter of chitosan-nucleic acid polyplexes.

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 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
  • C07H 21/00 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation

28.

NON-VIRAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFECTING GUT CELLS IN VIVO

      
Application Number IB2007003077
Publication Number 2008/020318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-30
Publication Date 2008-02-21
Owner ENGENE, INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cheung, Anthony, T.
  • Hsu, Eric

Abstract

The present invention provides chitosan-based nanoparticles that can protect nucleic acids and deliver the same into gut mucosal cells. Compositions and methods for the expression of therapeutic nucleic acids in cells of the gut mucosa are provided. Compositions and methods for delivering therapeutic proteins systemically from cells of the gut mucosa are also provided.

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 47/36 - PolysaccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. gums, starch, alginate, dextrin, hyaluronic acid, chitosan, inulin, agar or pectin
  • A61K 9/14 - Particulate form, e.g. powders
  • 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

29.

ENGENE

      
Application Number 120752700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2004-02-25
Registration Date 2007-03-14
Owner Engene, Inc., (Canada)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Preparations and substances for use in the treatment of genetic deficiencies or disorders, diseases, infectious diseases, immune system-related diseases or immune system-mediated disorders and metabolic diseases and disorders, cancers, cardiovascular diseases and disorders, hematologic diseases and disorders, neurologic diseases and disorders, skeletal muscular diseases and disorders, pulmonary diseases and disorders, gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and aging. (1) Medical, scientific and pharmaceutical research and development; preparation of pharmaceutical preparations and substances; preparation of viral and non-viral gene vectors, proteins, peptides, antibodies and DNA