Personalized Neoantigen-Based Cancer Therapy and Prevention Platform

Publication ID: 24-11857522_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Personalized Neoantigen-Based Cancer Therapy and Prevention Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857522_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857522_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,522.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation cancer treatment and prevention platform integrating tucaresol or analog-based compounds with advanced technologies such as machine learning, gene editing, and synthetic adjuvants to provide personalized, targeted, and effective immune responses against cancer.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed compositions containing tucaresol or its analogs for cancer treatment, but it had limitations in terms of specificity, efficacy, and patient variability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by envisioning a comprehensive platform that combines tucaresol or analog-based compounds with cutting-edge technologies to provide a tailored approach to cancer therapy and prevention.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The platform consists of multiple components: a tucaresol or analog-based compound, a machine learning module for predicting patient-specific tumor mutations, a nanoparticle delivery system for targeted immune activation, a gene editing tool for enhancing tumor-specific immune responses, a synthetic adjuvant for enhancing immune cell activation and tumor infiltration, a point-of-care cancer diagnosis device, and a wearable device for monitoring immune system function. These components work together to provide a personalized, adaptive, and effective approach to cancer treatment and prevention.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in cancer therapy and prevention by integrating tucaresol or analog-based compounds with advanced technologies, providing a holistic and patient-centric approach that is not obvious from the original patent. The inventive concept's novelty lies in the synergistic combination of these components, which enables a more targeted, effective, and personalized approach to cancer treatment and prevention.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the platform could include different machine learning algorithms, various gene editing tools, or diverse synthetic adjuvants. Additionally, the platform could be adapted for different types of cancer, or integrated with other therapeutic modalities such as radiation or surgery.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The personalized neoantigen-based cancer therapy and prevention platform has significant commercial potential in the oncology market, with potential applications in cancer treatment, prevention, and diagnosis. The target industries include pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and healthcare providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K31/192
A A61 A61K31/496
A A61 A61K39/3955
A A61 A61P35/00
C C07 C07K16/2818
C C07 C07K16/2827
A A61 A61K2039/505

Field of Art

Pharmaceutical chemistry, immunotherapy, and cancer treatment technologies, with expertise in compound design, immune system modulation, and targeted therapeutic approaches

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology, or biomedical engineering, possessing knowledge of cancer immunotherapy, drug delivery systems, and molecular targeting techniques

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD represents a predictable extension of the source patent's core teachings about tucaresol compounds and immune checkpoint inhibition. The disclosed platform integrates known technologies in a manner that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to advance cancer treatment strategies. The combination of tucaresol analogs with machine learning, gene editing, and targeted delivery represents an incremental and logical progression of the original patent's immunotherapeutic approach.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Tucaresol compound with immune checkpoint inhibitors for cancer treatment
PTD Variation
Adding machine learning module for predicting patient-specific tumor mutations
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized medicine approaches using predictive analytics are well-established in oncology, making this combination a predictable application of known techniques to improve targeted therapy
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical composition with immune checkpoint inhibitors
PTD Variation
Incorporating synthetic adjuvants for enhanced immune cell activation
Obviousness Reasoning
Augmenting immune responses through adjuvant technologies is a standard approach in immunotherapy, representing a known method to improve therapeutic efficacy
Source Patent Element
Compounds targeting immune system for cancer treatment
PTD Variation
Nanoparticle delivery system for targeted immune activation
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced drug delivery technologies are routinely applied to improve targeting and efficacy of pharmaceutical compounds, making this a predictable optimization
Source Patent Element
Immune checkpoint inhibition strategy
PTD Variation
Gene editing tool for enhancing tumor-specific immune responses
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating gene editing with immunotherapy is a known approach for improving targeted cellular responses, representing a logical extension of existing therapeutic strategies
Source Patent Element
Cancer treatment composition
PTD Variation
Point-of-care diagnostic device with biosensor and cloud-based analytics
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining diagnostic technologies with therapeutic approaches is a standard method of improving personalized medical interventions, representing an obvious technological integration
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857522 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The combination of tucaresol compounds with machine learning, gene editing, and targeted delivery technologies represents a predictable application of known techniques in cancer immunotherapy, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious as a matter of law.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,522
TitleCompositions containing tucaresol or its analogs
Assignee(s)BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.