IP Library Granted Patent US 12,522,828
Granted Patent B2
US 12,522,828 · App. 18/932,213 · Granted Jan 13, 2026

Composition for regulating production of interfering ribonucleic acid

Inventor: Bradley G. Thompson (Calgary, CA)
Assignee: Wyvern Pharmaceuticals Inc.
C12N15/1136C12N15/86C12N2310/141C12N2750/14141
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Patent No.
US 12,522,828
App. No.
18/932,213
Granted
Jan 13, 2026
Kind
B2
Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to decreasing the bioavailability of one or more target biomolecules by providing a composition that comprises a recombinant plasmid with one or more sequences of micro interfering ribonucleic acid (miRNA). When the recombinant plasmid interacts with a target cell, it causes the target cell to upregulate production of the miRNA, which then decreases the bioavailability of the target biomolecule. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the target biomolecule is a cytokine or other mediator molecule of an inflammatory response.

Claims (4)

1 . A composition that comprises a recombinant plasmid (RP) comprising a sequence of nucleotides that is SEQ ID NO: 3.

2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein the RP is encapsulated in a protein coat, a lipid vesicle, or any combination thereof.

3 . A composition that comprises a recombinant plasmid (RP) comprising a sequence of nucleotides that is SEQ ID NO: 13.

4 . The composition of claim 3 , wherein the RP is encapsulated in a protein coat, a lipid vesicle, or any combination thereof.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 21, 2025
From: THOMPSON, BRADLEY G.
To: WYVERN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Reel/Frame 072083/0016 →
Continuity (2)
Division 18517808 · Nov 22, 2023
Related Publication 20250163461A1 · May 22, 2025
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