A61K48/0083

Methods and Compositions for Reducing Immunogenicity By Non-Depletional B Cell Inhibitors
20210032333 · 2021-02-04 ·

Disclosed herein, in one aspect, is a method of reducing immunogenicity, comprising administering to a patient receiving or having received a biological therapeutic agent, an effective amount of B cell inhibitor that is non-depletional. Related compositions are also provided.

Systems and methods for nucleic acid expression in vivo

The present invention provides compositions, systems, kits, and methods for generating expression of one or more proteins and/or biologically active nucleic acid molecules in a subject (e.g., at therapeutic levels for extended periods required to produce therapeutic effects). In certain embodiments, systems and kits are provided that comprise a first composition comprising a first amount of polycationic structures, and a second composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of expression vectors (e.g., non-viral expression vectors not associated with liposomes) that are CpG-free or CpG-reduced, where the expression vectors comprise a first nucleic acid sequence encoding: i) a first therapeutic protein or proteins, and/or ii) a first biologically active nucleic acid molecule or molecules.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USING METAL ELEMENTS IN AAV GENE THERAPY

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of improving transduction efficiency of rAAV administered to a subject using essential metal elements.

Gene therapy for AADC deficiency

The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. This invention includes a method of treating AADC deficiency in a pediatric subject, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an rAAV2-hAADC vector, (b) stereotactically delivering the pharmaceutical formulation to at least one target site in the brain of the subject in a dose of an amount at least about 1.810.sup.11 vg; wherein delivering the pharmaceutical formulation to the brain is optionally by frameless stereotaxy, and optionally wherein the dose is an amount of at least about 2.410.sup.11 vg and in some embodiments wherein the pharmaceutical formulation comprises a rAAV2-hAADC vector concentration of about 5.710.sup.11 vg/mL. This invention is also directed to methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, wherein the method optionally further comprises the step of administering a therapeutically effective dose of dopamine-antagonist to the subject such as risperidone. This invention is also directed to methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, wherein the method optionally comprises providing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an rAAV2-hAADC vector, and empty capsids.

TRANSIENT CELLULAR REPROGRAMMING FOR REVERSAL OF CELL AGING
20210010034 · 2021-01-14 ·

Provided herein are methods and compositions useful in cellular rejuvenation, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Compositions and methods for rejuvenating aged cells and tissues to restore functionality are disclosed. In particular, cells are rejuvenated by transient exposure to non-integrated mRNAs encoding reprogramming factors to rejuvenate cells while retaining cells in a differentiated state.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING GENETICALLY LINKED DISEASES OF THE EYE

Expression vectors and therapeutic methods of using such vectors in the treatment of diseases of the eye resulting from failure to produce a specific protein in the eye, or the production of a non-functional protein in the eye.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ATTENUATED ANTI-VIRAL TRANSFER VECTOR IMMUNE RESPONSE

Provided herein are methods and related compositions or kits for administering viral transfer vectors in combination with synthetic nanocarriers comprising an immunosuppressant and a corticosteroid.

METHOD OF ENHANCING VIRAL-MEDIATED GENE DELIVERY
20200368332 · 2020-11-26 ·

The invention provides methods for enhancing the delivery of viral vectors to the eye of a subject by administering a proteasome inhibitor or and a viral vector ending a gene of interest to the eye.

METHODS OF REDOSING GENE THERAPY VECTORS

The present disclosure relates, in general, to methods for readministering, or redosing, a subject having undergone a first gene therapy regimen with a second, or subsequent, administration of a gene therapy regimen, wherein the first gene therapy vector and second gene therapy vector comprise different AAV capsids but carry a transgene or polynucleotide useful to treat the same disease or disorder.

Gene therapy for AADC deficiency

The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. This invention includes a method of treating AADC deficiency in a pediatric subject, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an rAAV2-hAADC vector, (b) stereotactically delivering the pharmaceutical formulation to at least one target site in the brain of the subject in a dose of an amount at least about 1.810.sup.11 vg; wherein delivering the pharmaceutical formulation to the brain is optionally by frameless stereotaxy, and optionally wherein the dose is an amount of at least about 2.410.sup.11 vg and in some embodiments wherein the pharmaceutical formulation comprises a rAAV2-hAADC vector concentration of about 5.710.sup.11 vg/mL. This invention is also directed to methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, wherein the method optionally further comprises the step of administering a therapeutically effective dose of dopamine-antagonist to the subject such as risperidone. This invention is also directed to methods for treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, wherein the method optionally comprises providing a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an rAAV2-hAADC vector, and empty capsids.