Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090024074 | Electrochemically degradable polymers - The present invention discloses polymeric materials that incorporate a modified quinone moiety, either to cross-link the polymer or as a monomeric unit of the polymer These polymeric materials can be efficiently degraded through electrochemical reduction of the quinone leading to rapid hydrolysis of the pendant chemical groups and degradation of the polymer. Quinone-containing compositions and methods of producing electrochemically degradable polymers are disclosed. The methods and compositions of the present invention can be used in a wide variety of applications, including, but not limited to, drug delivery, tissue regeneration, biomedical implants, and electronic systems. | 01-22-2009 |
20110318323 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318324 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF B-GALACTOCEREBROSIDASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an B-Galactocerebrosidase protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of GLD Disease. | 12-29-2011 |
20110318327 | TREATMENT OF SANFILIPPO SYNDROME TYPE B - Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety. | 12-29-2011 |
20120003202 | CNS DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides an effective and less invasive approach for direct delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS). In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods including a step of administering intrathecally to a subject suffering from or susceptible to a lysosomal storage disease associated with reduced level or activity of a lysosomal enzyme, a composition comprising a replacement enzyme for the lysosomal enzyme. | 01-05-2012 |
20120009171 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF ARYLSULFATASE A - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an arylsulfatase A (ASA) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease. | 01-12-2012 |
20120014936 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF HEPARAN N-SULFATASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising a heparan N-sulfatase (HNS) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Sanfilippo Syndrome Type A. | 01-19-2012 |
20130295071 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF B-GALACTOCEREBROSIDASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an B-Galactocerebrosidase protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of GLD Disease. | 11-07-2013 |
20130295077 | TREATMENT OF SANFILIPPO SYNDROME TYPE B - Among other things, the present invention provides methods and compositions of treating Sanfilippo syndrome type B (Sanfilippo B) by, e.g., intrathecal (IT) administration of a Naglu protein. A suitable Naglu protein can be a recombinant, gene-activated or natural protein. In some embodiments, a suitable Naglu protein is a recombinant Naglu protein. In some embodiments, a recombinant Naglu protein is a fusion protein containing a Naglu domain and a lysosomal targeting moiety. In some embodiments, the lysosomal targeting domain is an IGF-II moiety. | 11-07-2013 |
20140044697 | METHODS FOR TREATING LYSOSOMAL ACID LIPASE DEFICIENCY - The present invention provides compositions and methods for effective treatment of a lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LALD) disease, in particular, Wolman's disease and Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease (CESD). Among other things, the present invention provides a method of treating developmental impairment or malnutrition in an individual suffering from a lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LALD) disease, comprising administering to the individual a therapeutic effective amount of a lysosomal acid lipase. | 02-13-2014 |
20140271598 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF IDURONATE-2-SULFATASE - The present invention provides, among other things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for direct CNS intrathecal administration comprising an iduronate-2-sulfatase (I2S) protein, salt, and a polysorbate surfactant for the treatment of Hunters Syndrome. | 09-18-2014 |
20140377244 | STABLE FORMULATIONS FOR CNS DELIVERY OF ARYLSULFATASE A - The present invention provides, among oilier things, compositions and methods for CNS delivery of lysosomal enzymes (e.g., recombinant human arylsulfatase A (rhASA)) for effective treatment of lysosomal storage diseases (e.g. Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease). In some embodiments, the present invention includes a stable formulation for intrathecal administration comprising an ASA protein and a poloxamer, wherein less than 3% of the ASA protein exists in aggregated form. | 12-25-2014 |
20150037429 | Controlled Release Microparticles - Formulations for controlled, sustained release of biologically active agents for the treatment of ocular disorders have been developed. These formulations are based on solid microparticles formed of the combination of biodegradable, synthetic polymers such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(glycolic acid) (PGA), and copolymers thereof. The microparticles are characterized by low burst levels and efficient drug loading and sustained release. | 02-05-2015 |