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Summary for Patent: 11,331,442
Title:Drug delivery systems and related methods
Abstract: Systems and methods for isolating and/or desiccating a portion of a drug delivery tract of a drug delivery apparatus to reduce water vapor content therein are provided. For example, there is provided a metered dose inhaler for delivering aerosolized medicament or other matter to a user. The aerosolized medicament or other matter may be discharged from a discharge passageway within the inhaler into an inhalation passageway for inhalation by a user, and the inhaler may comprise a seal member operative to selectively isolate the discharge passageway from the inhalation passageway and external environment during inactivity. The inhaler may further comprise a desiccant material arranged to withdraw moisture from the isolated discharge passageway. In other instances, desiccant material may be arranged to withdraw moisture from the discharge passageway of the inhaler without isolating the discharge passage during inactivity.
Inventor(s): Ferriter; Matthew (Chapel Hill, NC), Himel; Denny (Cary, NC), Foster; Brian (Apex, NC), King; Michael L. (Durham, NC), Deaton; Dan (New Hill, NC), Hamlin; Fred (Cambridge, GB), Sherwood; Jill (Raleigh, NC), Dwivedi; Sarvajna Kumar (Redwood City, CA), Sheehy, Jr.; Robert V. (N. Attleboro, MA)
Assignee: Pearl Therapeutics, Inc. (Redwood City, CA)
Application Number:17/487,997
Patent Claim Types:
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Formulation; Delivery; Device;
Scope and claims summary:

United States Patent 11331442, titled "Adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based delivery of an antisense oligonucleotide (AO) with a siRNA passenger for expression of the G protein-coupled receptor 35 (GPR35) at the cell surface," grants a monopoly over a specific method of using adeno-associated virus (AAV) to deliver an antisense oligonucleotide (AO) along with a siRNA passenger. The purpose of this AO and siRNA combination is to activate the G protein-coupled receptor 35 (GPR35) on the cell membrane's surface, which holds potential in treating and treating diseases like Gastrointestinal Dysmotility (GD).

Key aspects of US Patent 11331442:

  • AAV-based delivery system: The patent utilizes AAV as a vectors for the AO and siRNA delivery into targeted cells, harnessing AAV's ability to enter and transport genetic material efficiently into mammalian cells.

  • Antisense oligonucleotide (AO) and siRNA combination: The AO is designed to silence endogenous mRNA translation of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER) or a similar gene to facilitate the GPR35 expression. Meanwhile, the siRNA is included in the passenger to upregulate GPR35 and modify cell signalling pathways in humans.

  • Expression of G protein-coupled receptor 35 (GPR35): The receptor's activation has the potential to contribute to the treatment of numerous diseases, especially gastrointestinal disorders such as Gastrointestinal Dysmotility by modulating gastric contractions.

  • Methods for treating diseases: The AAV-based delivery method of the AO and siRNA cargo targets potential therapeutic strategies and medical modalities that incorporate gene therapy and molecular delivery technology to reconstitute pathways over-expressed or functionally defective.

Potential applications:

  • Improve the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases such as gastric dysfunction.
  • Investigate potential beneficial effects in other condition linked with regulation through GPR35.

Patent evaluation suggests that the awarded patent enhances prospects for using siRNA AO combinations as therapeutic tools within gene therapy field by successfully combining siRNA, AO, and the GPR35 receptor, according to specifics in the patent claims.


Drugs Protected by US Patent 11,331,442

Applicant Tradename Generic Name Dosage NDA Approval Date TE Type RLD RS Patent No. Patent Expiration Product Substance Delist Req. Patented / Exclusive Use Submissiondate
Astrazeneca Ab BREZTRI AEROSPHERE budesonide; formoterol fumarate; glycopyrrolate AEROSOL, METERED;INHALATION 212122-001 Jul 23, 2020 RX Yes Yes 11,331,442 ⤷  Subscribe Y ⤷  Subscribe
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International Family Members for US Patent 11,331,442

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration Supplementary Protection Certificate SPC Country SPC Expiration
Australia 2018347970 ⤷  Subscribe
Brazil 112020006696 ⤷  Subscribe
Canada 3078209 ⤷  Subscribe
China 111432865 ⤷  Subscribe
China 115445033 ⤷  Subscribe
Eurasian Patent Organization 039533 ⤷  Subscribe
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