Personalized Cancer Therapies via OPCML Fragmentation and AI-driven Targeting

Publication ID: 24-11857624_0010_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Personalized Cancer Therapies via OPCML Fragmentation and AI-driven Targeting,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857624_0010_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857624_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. 11,857,624.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A next-generation cancer treatment system that leverages advanced genomics, machine learning, and targeted nanotherapy to provide personalized, adaptive, and effective treatments for various cancer types, revolutionizing the field of cancer prognosis, theragnosis, and research.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to the role of OPCML in cancer prognosis, theragnosis, treatment, and research. However, it is limited to administering a specific OPCML fragment for tumor suppressor protein therapy. The present inventive concept addresses the limitations of the original patent by envisioning a more ambitious and forward-thinking approach, integrating cutting-edge technologies to provide a paradigm shift in cancer treatment.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system for personalized cancer treatment, which utilizes a database of genomic profiles to identify specific OPCML variants associated with a patient's cancer. A therapeutic module then administers a customized OPCML fragment based on the identified variant. Additionally, the system incorporates a machine learning model to predict cancer relapse probability, guiding personalized treatment strategies. The composition for targeted cancer therapy comprises nanoparticles encapsulating OPCML fragments, engineered to selectively target cancer stem cells and induce apoptosis. A device for real-time monitoring of OPCML expression levels provides feedback for adjusting treatment regimens. Furthermore, the inventive concept includes a method for generating OPCML-based cancer vaccines through in vitro expansion of dendritic cells using OPCML peptides.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious elements, including the integration of genomics, machine learning, and targeted nanotherapy, which enable personalized, adaptive, and effective cancer treatments. The inventive concept's fusion of advanced technologies and biomarkers provides a significant departure from the original patent, making it more ambitious and forward-thinking.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include the use of different machine learning models, varying nanoparticle designs, or incorporating additional biomarkers. Variations may also involve adapting the system for different cancer types or utilizing different OPCML fragments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has immense commercial potential in the cancer treatment and research markets, with potential applications in personalized medicine, targeted therapies, and cancer vaccine development. The target industries include pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and healthcare providers.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K39/39558
A A61 A61K31/404
A A61 A61K31/506
A A61 A61K31/517
A A61 A61K31/555
A A61 A61K31/7064
A A61 A61K38/1774
A A61 A61K45/06
C C07 C07K16/28
C C07 C07K16/2863
C C07 C07K16/32
C C12 C12Q1/6886
C C12 C12Q2600/118
C C12 C12Q2600/156
C C12 C12Q2600/158

Field of Art

Oncology, biotechnology, and personalized medicine, with expertise in protein therapeutics, cancer treatment methodologies, and advanced diagnostic technologies. Requires advanced degrees in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related biomedical engineering disciplines with specialized knowledge in cancer research and targeted therapies.

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled researcher with expertise in cancer therapeutics, protein engineering, nanomedicine, and computational biology. Capable of integrating genomic data, understanding protein fragment interactions, and applying machine learning techniques to medical research.

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's disclosed variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core OPCML cancer therapeutic approach. The integration of machine learning, genomic profiling, and targeted nanotherapy represents logical technological progressions that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner familiar with emerging personalized medicine techniques. The fundamental concept of using OPCML fragments for cancer treatment remains consistent, with the PTD merely introducing incremental technological enhancements.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
OPCML fragment therapy targeting cancer cells
PTD Variation
Genomic profiling and machine learning-driven OPCML fragment selection
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of computational techniques to personalize existing protein therapeutic approaches, representing a known method of improving targeted medical treatments
Source Patent Element
Cancer treatment using OPCML protein fragments
PTD Variation
Nanoparticle-encapsulated OPCML fragments for targeted delivery
Obviousness Reasoning
Well-established nanomedicine technique for improving drug delivery, representing a standard engineering approach to enhancing protein therapeutic efficacy
Source Patent Element
OPCML fragment as cancer therapeutic
PTD Variation
Real-time monitoring of OPCML expression using microfluidic technologies
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying standard diagnostic monitoring techniques to track therapeutic protein interactions, representing a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Cancer treatment method using protein fragments
PTD Variation
Dendritic cell expansion using OPCML peptides for vaccine development
Obviousness Reasoning
Known immunological technique of using protein fragments to stimulate immune responses, representing a standard approach in cancer immunotherapy
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857624 and the technological context of personalized cancer therapeutics, the claimed variations in the published technical disclosure would have been obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art at the time of invention. The incremental technological enhancements represent predictable applications of known techniques in protein engineering, computational biology, and targeted drug delivery, thereby rendering potential derivative claims non-patentable under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,624
TitleCancer therapeutic methods utilizing OPCML fragment
Assignee(s)PAPYRUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.