USPTO Patent Application: T cell isolation methods
Summary
The USPTO has published patent application US20260079159A1 detailing methods for isolating and expanding specific types of T cells (CD127lo/− regulatory T cells) for potential use in treating immune system disorders. The application was filed on September 12, 2025.
What changed
This document is a publication of a United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent application, US20260079159A1, filed on September 12, 2025. The application, assigned to inventors Jeffrey A. Bluestone, Weihong Liu, and Amy Putnam, describes novel methods for isolating CD127lo/− immunosuppressive regulatory T cells, which are enriched for FoxP3 and possess suppressive function. These methods are intended for use in expanding the isolated cells, formulating pharmaceutical compositions, and treating autoimmune and other immune system-mediated disorders.
As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signifies potential future developments in therapeutic approaches for immune disorders. Companies involved in pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, and cell therapy research, particularly those focused on autoimmune diseases or immunotherapy, should be aware of this filing as it may impact their intellectual property landscape and future research directions. No immediate actions are required by compliance officers, but monitoring patent filings in this area is advisable for strategic planning.
Source document (simplified)
CD127 EXPRESSION INVERSELY CORRELATES WITH FOXP3 AND SUPPRESSIVE FUNCTION OF CD4+ TREGS
Application US20260079159A1 Kind: A1 Mar 19, 2026
Inventors
Jeffrey A. BLUESTONE, Weihong LIU, Amy PUTNAM
Abstract
The invention provides methods of isolating CD127lo/− immunosuppressive regulatory T cells which can be greatly enriched for FoxP3, methods of expanding the isolated cells, pharmaceutical compositions of such cells, and methods of their use in the treatment of autoimmune and other immune system mediated disorders.
CPC Classifications
G01N 33/56972 A61K 39/0008 A61K 40/11 A61K 40/22 A61K 40/416 C12N 5/0636 G01N 33/505 A61K 2035/122 A61K 2039/515 G01N 2333/70514 G01N 2333/70517 G01N 2333/70596 G01N 2333/7155
Filing Date
2025-09-12
Application No.
19327150
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