Abstract:
What is described is a compound wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different, each a linear or branched alkyl consisting of 1 to 20 carbons, or a linear or branched alkenyl or alkynyl consisting of 2 to 20 carbons; L1 and L2 are the same or different, each a bond, a linear alkylene of 1-18 carbons, or a linear alkenylene consisting of 2 to 18 carbons; L3 is a bond or a linear or branched alkylene consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; L4 is a bond or a methylene; X is S or O, R3 is a linear or branched alkylene consisting of 1 to 6 carbons, and R4 and R5 are the same or different, each a hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract:
What is described is a compound of formula I consisting of a compound in which R1 is a branched chain alkyl consisting of 10 to 31 carbons; R2 is a linear alkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl consisting of 2 to 20 carbons; L1 and L2 are the same or different, each a linear alkylene of 1 to 20 carbons or a linear alkenylene of 2 to 20 carbons; X1 is S or O; R3 is a linear or branched alkylene consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; and R4 and R5 are the same or different, each a hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
Abstract:
This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing a UNA oligomer targeted to TTR and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions can be used in methods for treating or preventing TTR-related amyloidosis in a primate. The compositions, upon administering a single dose to the primate, can reduce TTR protein in the primate for a period of days to weeks.
Abstract:
What is described is a compound of formula I wherein R is a linear alkyl of 1 to 12 carbons, or a linear alkenyl or alkynyl of 2 to 12 carbons; L is a linear alkylene or alkenylene of 5 to 18 carbons; X is —CO—O— or —O—CO—; Y is S or O; R1 is a linear or branched alkylene consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; and R2 and R3 are the same or different, consisting of a hydrogen or a linear or branched alkyl consisting of 1 to 6 carbons; and n is 1-6; or a salt, a solvate, or a pharmaceutical formulation thereof.
Abstract:
This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions containing a UNA oligomer targeted to TTR and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions can be used in methods for treating or preventing TTR-related amyloidosis in a primate. The compositions, upon administering a single dose to the primate, can reduce TTR protein in the primate for a period of days to weeks.
Abstract:
This invention provides UNA oligomers for selectively inhibiting V30M TTR expression, which can be used in treating amyloidosis. The UNA oligomers can have a first strand and a second strand, each of the strands being 19-29 monomers in length, the monomers being UNA monomers and nucleic acid monomers. Embodiments include pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing TTR-related amyloidosis by administering a UNA oligomer to a subject.
Abstract:
Provided herein are nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication proteins and antigenic coronavirus proteins or fragments thereof. Also provided herein are compositions that include nucleic acid molecules encoding viral replication and antigenic proteins, and lipids. Nucleic acid molecules provided herein are useful for inducing immune responses.
Abstract:
Nucleotides encoding a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) protein are provided herein. Also describe are mRNA constructs that can be used to express CFTR protein in vitro or in vivo. The mRNA constructs can be formulated in a lipid formulation and administered via inhalation to treat cystic fibrosis.
Abstract:
A range of therapeutic mRNA molecules expressible to provide a target polypeptide or protein. The RNA molecules can contain one or more 5-methoxyuridines and 5-methylcytidines. Further provided are DNA templates, which can be transcribed to provide a target mRNA, and can have altered nucleotides, such as reduced deoxyadenosines. Also provided are processes for making the therapeutic mRNA molecules. The RNA molecules can be translated in vitro or in vivo to provide an active polypeptide or protein. The RNA molecules can be included in a composition used for preventing, treating, or ameliorating at least one symptom of a disease or condition in a subject in need thereof.
Abstract:
A method of producing a lipid-encapsulated RNA nanoparticle, comprising the steps a) flowing an aqueous solution comprising an RNA through a 1st tube having an inner diameter (ID) of between about 0.1″ and 0.132″; b) flowing an ethanol solution comprising lipids through a 2nd tube having an ID of between about 0.005″ and 0.02″ at one third the flow rate of the aqueous solution through the 1st tube, wherein the lipids comprise a cationic lipid; and c) mixing the ethanol solution with the aqueous solution by flowing the ethanol solution and the aqueous solution into a mixing module consisting of the 2nd tube perpendicularly joined to the 1st tube; wherein the mixing produces an output solution flowing in the 1st tube comprising a turbulent flow of the RNA and the lipids in between about 10% to 75% ethanol v/v, and wherein the lipid-encapsulated RNA nanoparticles have a bilayer structure.