Chimeric Animal Immune Tolerance Breakthrough
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent relates to finding and treating inflammation after birth in chimeric animals. However, it is limited to treating immune responses and inflammation after they occur. The present invention addresses the need for a more proactive and personalized approach to inducing immune tolerance, treating inflammation, and modeling human diseases in chimeric animals.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in the field by proactively inducing immune tolerance, using precision-guided immunomodulatory therapy, and providing real-time monitoring of immune responses. These advancements are non-obvious and go beyond the original patent's focus on treating immune responses and inflammation after they occur.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include using different cell types, modifying the cell selection and expansion modules, or integrating the system with other disease modeling platforms. Variations of the invention could also include using the system for modeling different human diseases or developing new therapeutic strategies.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in the fields of regenerative medicine, disease research, and personalized medicine. The target market includes pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and research institutions seeking to develop novel therapeutics and disease models.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A01 | A01K67/0271 |
| A | A61 | A61K31/573 |
| A | A61 | A61P37/06 |
| A | A01 | A01K2217/05 |
| A | A01 | A01K2217/075 |
| A | A01 | A01K2227/105 |
| A | A01 | A01K2267/035 |
| C | C12 | C12N15/09 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Veterinary biotechnology and immunological research, specifically focused on chimeric animal models, stem cell manipulation, and immune system modulation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A researcher with advanced degrees in veterinary medicine, immunology, or biotechnology, experienced in stem cell techniques, animal model development, and immunological research methodologies
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core teachings about managing immune responses in chimeric animals. The disclosed techniques leverage known immunological principles and standard research methodologies for enhancing and monitoring immune tolerance. The systematic approach to cell selection, expansion, and immune response monitoring represents incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled researcher in the field.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,856,927 |
|---|---|
| Title | Finding and treatment of inflammation after birth in chimeric animal |
| Assignee(s) | The University of Tokyo |