EPO Patent: Therapeutic Cells Using Nucleic Acid Nanocarriers
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4711465A2 concerning compositions and methods for programming therapeutic cells using targeted nucleic acid nanocarriers. The patent, filed by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, describes a "hit and run" approach for transient expression leading to permanent therapeutic changes in modified cells.
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This document is a publication of a European patent application (EP4711465A2) by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. It details "compositions and methods to program therapeutic cells using targeted nucleic acid nanocarriers," specifically focusing on a technique for transient nucleic acid expression to achieve permanent therapeutic changes in cells, referred to as "hit and run" effects. The patent application is classified under IPC C12N 15/62 and is designated for multiple European states.
As this is a patent publication, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it represents a development in the field of cell therapy and gene editing technologies. Companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceutical research, and cell therapy development should be aware of this patent's claims as it may impact future research, development, and commercialization strategies in this area. No specific compliance deadlines or actions are mandated by this publication.
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS TO PROGRAM THERAPEUTIC CELLS USING TARGETED NUCLEIC ACID NANOCARRIERS
Publication EP4711465A2 Kind: A2 Mar 18, 2026
Applicants
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Inventors
STEPHAN, Matthias, MOFFETT, Howell F.
Abstract
Compositions and methods that rapidly and selectively modify hematopoietic stem cells (or cells derived therefrom) to achieve therapeutic objectives by providing for transient expression of nucleic acids are described. The transient expression leads to permanent therapeutic changes in the modified cells, referred to herein as "hit and run" effects.
IPC Classifications
C12N 15/62 20060101AFI20230309BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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