C12N9/40

ICAM-1 TARGETED FUSION ENZYMES
20210147495 · 2021-05-20 ·

Proteins, nucleic acids encoding the proteins, compositions comprising the proteins, and methods are provided. The proteins have the ability to be self-targeted to ICAM-1 and, if desired, enzymatically-released at acidic pH. The ICAM-1-targeting peptides are provided as single copies or multiples repeats, and can be separated by linkers from the enzyme segment, from which the ICAM-1 targeting peptides can be released, if desired, at acidic pH. These fusion proteins enhance the activity of the enzyme segment within or liberated from the fusion protein, and provide increased recognition and targeting of diseased organs, transport from the bloodstream across the endothelium into said diseased organ, and intracellular uptake and lysosomal trafficking by cells in them, both in peripheral tissues and the central nervous system. Representative nucleotide and amino acid sequences of these fusion proteins, as well as in vitro, cellular, and in vivo animal data are provided. The described proteins can be used as a protein therapy, a gene therapy, or an implanted cell therapy.

Methods for introducing mannose 6-phosphate and other oligosaccharides onto glycoproteins and its application thereof
10973887 · 2021-04-13 · ·

Methods to introduce highly phosphorylated mannopyranosyl oligosaccharide derivatives containing mannose-6-phosphate (M6P), or other oligosaccharides bearing other terminal hexoses, to carbonyl groups on oxidized glycans of glycoproteins while retaining their biological activity are described. The methods are useful for modifying glycoproteins, including those produced by recombinant protein expression systems, to increase uptake by cell surface receptor-mediated mechanisms, thus improving their therapeutic efficacy in a variety of applications.

Human alpha-galactosidase variants

The present invention provides engineered human alpha-galactosidase polypeptides and compositions thereof. The engineered human alpha-galactosidase polypeptides have been optimized to provide improved stability under both acidic (pH<4.5) and basic (pH>7) conditions. The invention also relates to the use of the compositions comprising the engineered human alpha-galactosidase polypeptides for therapeutic purposes.

Scavenger receptor uptake for Fabry disease enzyme replacement therapy

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a lysosomal enzyme conjugated to a negatively charged scavenger receptor ligand. In some embodiments, the lysosomal enzyme is conjugated to the scavenger receptor ligand by way of a linker. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising lysosomal enzyme encapsulated by a liposome, said liposome externally comprising a negatively charged scavenger receptor ligand. The invention further encompasses a method of treating a lysosomal storage disease with the compositions listed above. The ionvention further encompasses a method of treating a lysosomal storage disease with an acylated, acetylated, or aconitylated lysosomal enzyme.

LIPID NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MRNA DELIVERY
20210060177 · 2021-03-04 ·

Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for modulating the production of a protein in a target cell. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are capable of ameliorating diseases associated with protein or enzyme deficiencies.

DOUBLE KNOCKOUT (GT/CMAH-KO) PIGS, ORGANS AND TISSUES

The invention provides double knockout transgenic pigs (GT/CMAH-KO pigs) lacking expression of any functional GAL and CMAH. Double knockout GT/CMAH-KO transgenic organs, tissues and cells are also provided. Methods of making and using the GT/CMAH-KO pigs and tissue are also provided.

Highly potent acid alpha-glucosidase with enhanced carbohydrates

Recombinant human alpha glucosidase (rhGAA) composition derived from CHO cells that contains a more optimized glycan composition consisting of a higher amount of rhGAA containing N-glycans carrying mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) or bis-M6P than conventional rhGAAs, along with low amount of non-phosphorylated high mannose glycans, and low amount of terminal galactose on complex oligosaccharides. Compositions containing the rhGAA, and methods of use are described.

Conjugate of therapeutic enzymes

The present invention relates to a conjugate in which an immunoglobulin Fc region is linked to therapeutic enzymes through a non-peptide polymer linkage moiety, and more specifically, to a conjugate in which a non-peptide polymer linkage moiety is specifically linked to an immunoglobulin Fc, a method of preparing the same, and a composition comprising the same.

AFFINITY PURIFICATION OF GLYCOSIDE-CLEAVING ENZYMES

The invention relates to an affinity resin functionalized with small molecule inhibitors of glycoside-cleaving enzymes, e.g., -galactosidase A (-Gal A), glucocerebrosidase (GCB), -galactosidase, and acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA), and a method for purifying glycoside-cleaving enzymes produced in a cell line using the small molecule inhibitor-functionalized affinity resin.

LYSOSOMAL ENZYMES MODIFIED BY CELL BASED GLYCOENGINEERING

The present invention relates to lysosomal enzymes modified by use of cell based methods, a compositions comprising a modified lysosomal enzyme, as well as methods for producing a modified lysosomal enzyme and therapeutic use of such modified lysosomal enzyme. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a modified lysosomal enzyme which has low Man6P and low exposed Mannose and high sialic acid content of alpha2,3 type enabling long circulation time and improved uptake into difficult-to-reach organs like heart, kidney and brain.