Patent classifications
C12Y302/01045
METHODS FOR TREATING FARBER DISEASE
Methods of treating Farber disease using particular doses and pharmracokinetic profiles are disclosed.
GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE MUTANTS
The present invention provides variants of human β-Glucocerebrosidase protein.
ISOFAGOMINE SALTS, METHODS OF USE AND FORMULATIONS
The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceuticals, and specifically relates to isofagomine (IFG), novel salts thereof and preparation methods and uses of these, for example, in formulating pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Gaucher disease. Also provided are novel crystalline forms of isofagomine salts, methods for preparing the crystalline forms, and their use in formulating pharmaceutical compositions.
MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GAUCHER DISEASE
A method of treating a subject suffering from Gaucher Disease is provided, the method including administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition including saposin C, dioleoylphosphatidylserine (SapC-DOPS), and acid β-glucosidase (GCase). Also provided is a nanovesicle including saposin C, dioleoylphosphatidylserine, and acid β-glucosidase and pharmaceutical compositions including the SapC-DOPS-GCase nanovesicles.
NON-VIRAL DNA VECTORS AND USES THEREOF FOR EXPRESSING GAUCHER THERAPEUTICS
The application describes ceDNA vectors having linear and continuous structure for delivery and expression of a transgene. ceDNA vectors comprise an expression cassette flanked by two ITR sequences, where the expression cassette encodes a transgene encoding GBA protein. Some ceDNA vectors further comprise cis-regulatory elements, including regulatory switches. Further provided herein are methods and cell lines for reliable gene expression of GBA protein in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo using the ceDNA vectors. Provided herein are method and compositions comprising ceDNA vectors useful for the expression of GBA protein in a cell, tissue or subject, and methods of treatment of diseases with said ceDNA vectors expressing GBA protein. Such GBA protein can be expressed for treating disease, e.g., Gaucher disease.
VARIANTS OF BETA-GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE FOR USE IN TREATING GAUCHER DISEASE
A genetically modified human beta-glucocerebrosidase (GCase) is disclosed. The genetically modified GCase comprising an amino acid sequence at least 85% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2; and comprising mutations at coordinates L34P, K224N/G, T369E and N370D, where the coordinates correspond to said SEQ ID NO: 2; and capable of catalyzing hydrolysis of a glycolipid glucosylceramide (GlcCer). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the genetically modified GCase and therapeutic methods of using same are also disclosed.
GLYCOSYLATED LYSOSOMAL PROTEINS, METHOD OF PRODUCTION AND USES
The present invention relates to a lysosomal protein composition comprising a plurality of lysosomal proteins that are potentially diversely glycosylated according to a glycosylation pattern, wherein said glycosylation pattern has at least 45% paucimannosidic N-glycans; a method of manufacturing the lysosomal protein composition in a bryophyte plant or cell, and medical and non-medical uses of the lysosomal protein composition. E.g. the lysosomal protein can be α-Galactosidase for the treatment of Fabry Disease or β-Glucoceramidase for the treatment of Gaucher's Disease. The unique glycosylation results in improved therapeutic efficacy—surprisingly even without mannose-6-phosphate that is common for CHO cell produced lysosomal proteins.
THERMOSTABLE GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE
Provided is a protein having glucocerebrosidase activity and further having thermostability. The object is attained by a protein which is derived from a plant, belongs to glycoside hydrolase family 1 (GH1), and has glucocerebrosidase activity.
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.
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.