Flagellin Polypeptide-based Immune Modulation Platform

Publication ID: 24-11857614_0005_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Flagellin Polypeptide-based Immune Modulation Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857614_0005_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857614_0005_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. 11,857,614.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present invention discloses a next-generation platform for modulating the immune response using flagellin polypeptides from Enterococcus gallinarum, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as nanocarriers, gene editing tools, and bioinformatics to provide targeted, real-time, and personalized treatments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed pharmaceutical compositions comprising flagellin polypeptides from Enterococcus gallinarum for treating diseases. However, these compositions have limitations in terms of targeted delivery, real-time monitoring, and personalized treatment. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating advanced technologies to provide a more effective and efficient immune modulation platform.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system for modulating the immune response, including a first component with an isolated Enterococcus flagellin polypeptide, a second component with a nanocarrier for targeted delivery, and a third component with a bioinformatics tool for real-time monitoring. The system can be used in various applications, such as treating diseases, detecting the presence of Enterococcus gallinarum, and developing personalized medicine approaches. The inventive concept also encompasses methods for treating diseases using gene editing tools, vaccine compositions with synthetic adjuvants, and point-of-care diagnostic devices with microfluidic chips and nanosensors.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present inventive concept is novel and non-obvious over the original patent due to the incorporation of advanced technologies, such as nanocarriers, gene editing tools, and bioinformatics, which provide targeted, real-time, and personalized treatments. The inventive concept's system and methods overcome the limitations of the original patent by providing more effective and efficient immune modulation.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept include using different types of nanocarriers, gene editing tools, and bioinformatics platforms. Variations of the inventive concept could also include using different flagellin polypeptides, modifying the pharmaceutical composition, or developing new point-of-care diagnostic devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the fields of immunotherapy, vaccine development, and personalized medicine. The target market includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and healthcare providers seeking to develop more effective and efficient treatments for diseases.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K39/09
A A61 A61K35/744
A A61 A61K2039/585
A A61 A61P37/04

Field of Art

Immunology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical biotechnology, specifically focused on bacterial flagellin polypeptides and immune modulation technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A researcher with advanced degrees in microbiology or immunology, expertise in protein engineering, familiarity with drug delivery technologies, and knowledge of bacterial pathogen interactions with immune systems

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's flagellin polypeptide provides a foundational platform for advanced immune modulation technologies. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions using known biotechnological tools and delivery methods that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize immune response strategies. The core flagellin polypeptide remains consistent, with the innovations primarily involving delivery mechanisms and diagnostic approaches.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Isolated Enterococcus flagellin polypeptide with potential immune stimulation properties
PTD Variation
Incorporating nanocarrier delivery systems for targeted immune cell interaction
Obviousness Reasoning
Targeted drug delivery using nanocarriers is a well-established technique in biotechnology, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to apply such delivery methods to improve the efficacy of the flagellin polypeptide
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical composition with flagellin polypeptide
PTD Variation
Gene editing tools to modulate immune-related gene expression alongside flagellin polypeptide
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining immunomodulatory proteins with gene editing is a predictable approach for enhancing therapeutic outcomes, representing a known strategy in personalized medicine
Source Patent Element
Enterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptide with immune stimulation potential
PTD Variation
Point-of-care diagnostic device using microfluidic chips and nanosensors for detection
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing diagnostic technologies based on specific bacterial protein markers is a standard approach in molecular diagnostics, with predictable implementation by a skilled practitioner
Source Patent Element
Pharmaceutical composition for immune response stimulation
PTD Variation
Microneedle patch delivery with synthetic adjuvant for enhanced immune response
Obviousness Reasoning
Alternative drug delivery methods and adjuvant combinations are routine optimization strategies in vaccine and immunotherapy development
Source Patent Element
Flagellin polypeptide with potential therapeutic applications
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based personalized medicine approach for tailored immune interventions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying computational approaches to personalize medical treatments is an expected technological progression in precision medicine
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857614 and the comprehensive technological variations disclosed herein, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking in non-obvious inventive step. The combination of known biotechnological techniques with the foundational flagellin polypeptide represents a predictable extension of existing scientific knowledge, thereby rendering subsequent claims obvious under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,614
TitleEnterococcus gallinarum flagellin polypeptides
Assignee(s)CJ BIOSCIENCE, INC.