Patents by Inventor Aline Van Pel

Aline Van Pel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tumour rejection antigens
    Patent number: 8519109
    Abstract: Polypeptides comprising an unbroken sequence of amino acids from SEQ. ID. NO. 1 or 2, with an ability to complex with a major histocompatibility complex molecule type HLA-A2, and preferably HLA-A2.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Lan-Qing Huang, Aline van Pel, Francis Brasseur, Etienne De Plaen, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Isolated tumor rejection antigen precursor proteins MAGE-2 and MAGE-3
    Patent number: 7923534
    Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA sequence which codes for an antigen expressed by tumor cells which is recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor which expresses it. Also described are cells transfected by the DNA sequence, and various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the DNA and the antigen for which it codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thierry Boon, Pierre Van Der Bruggen, Benoit Van Den Eynde, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Christophe Lurquin, Patrick Chomez, Catia Traversari
  • MAGE-C2 antigenic peptides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7785881
    Abstract: This invention relates to isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, nucleic acid molecules that encode MAGE-C2 and the isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, expression vectors comprising the nucleic acid molecules, host cells transformed or transfected with the nucleic acid molecules or the expression vectors, and to tetramers comprising the peptides, HLA molecules, ?2 microglobulin and a first and second binding partner. This invention also relates to methods for using the peptides, nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors, tetramers and complexes of this invention as well as to cytolytic T cells which recognize the peptides in complex with an HLA molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Aline Van Pel, Daniele Godelaine, Javier Carrasco, Francis Brasseur, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • TUMOUR REJECTION ANTIGENS
    Publication number: 20090209034
    Abstract: Polypeptides comprising an unbroken sequence of amino acids from SEQ. ID. NO. 1 or 2, with an ability to complex with a major histocompatibility complex molecule type HLA-A2, and preferably HLA-A2.1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Lan-Qing Huang, Aline Van Pel, Francis Brasseur, Etienne De Plaen, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Tumor rejection antigens
    Patent number: 7547439
    Abstract: Polypeptides comprising an unbroken sequence of amino acids from SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2, with an ability to complex with a major histocompatibility complex molecule type HLA-A2, and preferably HLA-A2.1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Lan-Qing Huang, Aline Van Pel, Francis Brasseur, Etienne De Plaen, Thierry Boon
  • MAGE-C2 antigenic peptides and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20080311652
    Abstract: This invention relates to isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, nucleic acid molecules that encode MAGE-C2 and the isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, expression vectors comprising the nucleic acid molecules, host cells transformed or transfected with the nucleic acid molecules or the expression vectors, and to tetramers comprising the peptides, HLA molecules, ?2 microglobulin and a first and second binding partner. This invention also relates to methods for using the peptides, nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors, tetramers and complexes of this invention as well as to cytolytic T cells which recognize the peptides in complex with an HLA molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Aline Van Pel, Daniele Godelaine, Javier Carrasco, Francis Brasseur, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Mage C2 antigenic peptides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7348007
    Abstract: This invention relates to isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, nucleic acid molecules that encode MAGE-C2 and the isolated peptides derived from MAGE-C2, expression vectors comprising the nucleic acid molecules, host cells transformed or transfected with the nucleic acid molecules or the expression vectors, and to tetramers comprising the peptides, HLA molecules, ?2 microglobulin and a first and second binding partner. This invention also relates to methods for using the peptides, nucleic acid molecules, expression vectors, tetramers and complexes of this invention as well as to cytolytic T cells which recognize the peptides in complex with an HLA molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Aline Van Pel, Daniele Godelaine, Javier Carrasco, Francis Brasseur, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM A CELLULAR ABNORMALITY SOME OF WHOSE ABNORMAL CELLS PRESENT COMPLEXES OF HUMAN LEUKOCYTE ANTIGEN TYROSINASE DERIVED PEPTIDES, AND METHODS FOR TREATING SAID INDIVIDUALS
    Patent number: 6669946
    Abstract: The invention relates to complexes of human leukocyte antigen molecules and tyrosinase derived peptides SEQ ID NO: 2, on the surfaces of abnormal cells. The therapeutic and diagnostic ramifications of this observation are the subject of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thierry Boon-Falleur, Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Pierre Coulie, Jean-Christope Renauld, Thomas Wölfel, Bernard Lethe
  • Method for identifying individuals suffering from a cellular abnormality some of whose abnormal cells present complexes of human leukocyte antigen tyrosinase derived peptides, and methods for treating said individuals
    Publication number: 20020128200
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of complexes of human leukocyte antigen molecules and tyrosinase derived peptides on the surfaces of abnormal cells. The therapeutic and diagnostic ramifications of this observation are the subject of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Thierry Boon-Falleur, Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Pierre Coulie, Jean-Christope Renauld, Thomas Wolfel, Bernard Lethe
  • Method of identifying individuals suffering from a cellular abnormality some of whose abnormal cells present complexes of human leukocyte antigen/tyrosinase derived peptides, and methods for treating said individuals
    Patent number: 6284476
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of complexes of human leukocyte antigen molecules and tyrosinase derived peptides on the surfaces of abnormal cells. The diagnostic ramifications of this observation are the subject of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thierry Boon-Falleur, Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Pierre Coulie, Jean-Christope Renauld, Thomas Wölfel, Bernard Lethé
  • Methods for treating subjects with disorders characterized by expression of tumor rejection antigen precursors
    Patent number: 6201111
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor. Specifically, the tumor rejection antigen precursor, or ‘TRAP”, is processed into at least one tumor rejection antigen, which is presented by HLA-A2 molecules. Ramifications of the discovery are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Catia Traversari, Thomas Wölfel, Pierre Coulie, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne De Plaen
  • Brain glycogen phosphorylase cancer antigen
    Patent number: 6096520
    Abstract: The invention describes brain glycogen phosphorylase tumor rejection antigen precursors, including nucleic acids encoding such tumor rejection antigen precursors, tumor rejection antigen peptides or precursors thereof and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a brain glycogen phosphorylase tumor rejection antigen or precursor thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignees: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline van Pel, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Fredric A. Gorin
  • Precursor processed to at least one tumor rejection antigen presented by HLA-A2
    Patent number: 6001975
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor. Specifically, the tumor rejection antigen precursor, or `TRAP", is processed into at least one tumor rejection antigen, which is presented by HLA-A2 molecules. Ramifications of the discovery are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Catia Traversari, Thomas Wolfel, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne De Plaen
  • Tumor rejection antigen precursors, tumor rejection antigens and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5925729
    Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA sequence which codes for an antigen expressed by tumor cells which is recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor which expresses it. Also described are cells transfected by the DNA sequence, and various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the DNA and the antigen for which it codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thierry Boon, Pierre Van Der Bruggen, Benoit Van Den Eynde, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Christophe Lurquin, Patrick Chomez, Catia Traversari
  • Isolated nucleic acid sequence coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor processed to at least one tumor rejection antigen presented by HLA-A2
    Patent number: 5856091
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor. Specifically, the tumor rejection antigen precursor, or "TRAP", is processed into at least one tumor rejection antigen, which is presented by HLA-A2 molecules. Ramifications of the discovery are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Catia Traversari, Thomas Wolfel, Pierre Coulie, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne De Plaen
  • Tumor rejection antigen precursor processed to at least one tumor rejection antigen presented by HLA-A2
    Patent number: 5854203
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor. Specifically, the tumor rejection antigen precursor, or "TRAP", is processed into at least one tumor rejection antigen, which is presented by HLA-A2 molecules. Ramifications of the discovery are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Catia Traversari, Thomas Wolfel, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne De Plaen
  • Isolated tyrosinase derived peptides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5843688
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of complexes of human leukocyte antigen molecules and tyrosinase derived peptides on the surfaces of abnormal cells. The therapeutic and diagnostic ramifications of this observation are the subject of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thomas Wolfel, Aline Van Pel, Vincent Brichard, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne DePlaen, Pierre Coulie, Jean-Christophe Renauld, Bernard Lethe
  • Isolated, tyrosinase derived peptides and uses thereof
    Patent number: 5843687
    Abstract: The invention relates to the identification of complexes of human leukocyte antigen molecules and tyrosinase derived peptides on the surfaces of abnormal cells. The therapeutic and diagnostic ramifications of this observation are the subject of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thomas Wolfel, Aline Van Pel, Vincent Brichard, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Methods for determining disorders by assaying for a non-tyrosinase, tumor rejection antigen precursor
    Patent number: 5837476
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules coding for a tumor rejection antigen precursor. Specifically, the tumor rejection antigen precursor, or `TRAP", is processed into at least one tumor rejection antigen, which is presented by HLA-A2 molecules. Ramifications of the discovery are also set forth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute
    Inventors: Vincent Brichard, Aline Van Pel, Catia Traversari, Thomas Wolfel, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Etienne De Plaen
  • Nucleic acid molecules encoding the MAGE-1 tumor rejection antigen precursor
    Patent number: RE40089
    Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA sequence which codes for an antigen expressed by tumor cells which is recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor which expresses it. Also described are cells transfected by the DNA sequence, and various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the DNA and the antigen for which it codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Thierry Boon-Falleur, Pierre Van der Bruggen, Benoit Van den Eynde, Aline Van Pel, Etienne De Plaen, Christophe Lurquin, Patrick Chomez, Catia Traversari