Patents by Inventor Barbara S. Fox

Barbara S. Fox 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).

  • Patent number: 11230601
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies which bind to latency-associated peptide (LAP) of TGF-?1 and are characterized by particular functional features, such as binding specifically to LAP-TGF?1 on cells but not to LAP-TGF?1 in extracellular matrix, as well as compositions including the same. Also provided are uses of these antibodies in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer, and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Tilos Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Barbara S. Fox, Randall Burton, Stavros Kopsiaftis, Xiufeng Song, Patricia Rao, Kenneth J. Simon, Jessie M. English
  • Publication number: 20220017612
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-LAP antibodies (e.g., recombinant humanized, chimeric, and human anti-LAP antibodies) or antigen binding fragments thereof which have therapeutically beneficial properties, such as binding specifically to LAP-TGF?1 on cells but not to LAP-TGF?1 in extracellular matrix, as well as compositions including the same. Also provided are uses of these antibodies or antigen binding fragments in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer, and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Randall Burton, Jessie M. English, Barbara S. Fox, Stavros Kopsiaftis, Yacob Gomez Llorente, Renee Moore, Patricia Rao, Giovanna Scapin, Kenneth J. Simon, Haihong Zhou
  • Patent number: 11130802
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-LAP antibodies (e.g., recombinant humanized, chimeric, and human anti-LAP antibodies) or antigen binding fragments thereof which have therapeutically beneficial properties, such as binding specifically to LAP-TGF?1 on cells but not to LAP-TGF?1 in extracellular matrix, as well as compositions including the same. Also provided are uses of these antibodies or antigen binding fragments in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer, and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignees: Tilos Therapeutics, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Randall Burton, Jessie M. English, Barbara S. Fox, Stavros Kopsiaftis, Renee Moore, Patricia Rao, Kenneth J. Simon
  • Publication number: 20200140530
    Abstract: Provided herein are anti-LAP antibodies (e.g., recombinant humanized, chimeric, and human anti-LAP antibodies) or antigen binding fragments thereof which have therapeutically beneficial properties, such as binding specifically to LAP-TGF?1 on cells but not to LAP-TGF?1 in extracellular matrix, as well as compositions including the same. Also provided are uses of these antibodies or antigen binding fragments in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer, and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Randall BURTON, Jessie M. ENGLISH, Barbara S. FOX, Stavros KOPSIAFTIS, Yacob GOMEZ LLORENTE, Renee MOORE, Patricia RAO, Giovanna SCAPIN, Kenneth J. SIMON, Haihong ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20190144549
    Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies which bind to latency-associated peptide (LAP) of TGF-?1 and are characterized by particular functional features, such as binding specifically to LAP-TGF?1 on cells but not to LAP-TGF?1 in extracellular matrix, as well as compositions including the same. Also provided are uses of these antibodies in therapeutic applications, such as in the treatment of cancer, and diagnostic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Barbara S. FOX, Randall BURTON, Stavros KOPSIAFTIS, Xiufeng SONG, Patricia RAO, Kenneth J. SIMON, Jessie M. ENGLISH
  • Patent number: 9987286
    Abstract: The present invention features, inter alia, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that include metyrapol as the sole pharmaceutically active agent; compositions that include metyrapol and at least one additional pharmaceutically active agent; compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is, itself, new or modified (e.g., a bi-specific antibody designed to traverse the blood-brain barrier or a known compound redesigned by, for example, conjugation to a substance that traverses the blood-brain barrier); and compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is newly formulated in such a way that it fails to significantly inhibit cortisol production in the adrenal gland. For example, the composition can be formulated to include a dosage that is too low to reduce plasma cortisol levels or formulated to preferentially affect the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignees: EMBERA NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, INC., BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY & AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL COLLEGE
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Goeders, Barbara S. Fox, Glenn Guerin
  • Publication number: 20170342149
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions formulated for direct delivery to the GI tract of a patient comprising an antibody specific for a target apical intestinal receptor. The present invention further provides methods of treating diseases and conditions in a patient comprising administering directly to the GI tract of the patient, compositions of the present invention wherein modulation of the target apical intestinal receptor by the antibody treats the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20170008957
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions of antibody therapeutics that are therapeutically effective in the digestive tract or below the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract but do not deliver levels of antibody to the systemic circulation that have been shown to be necessary for clinical benefit following systemic administration of antibody. This invention further describes therapeutic compositions of antibody therapeutics that are therapeutically effective in the digestive tract or below the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract but do not deliver levels of antibody to the systemic circulation that have been associated with adverse events and systemic immunosuppression following systemic administration of antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Barbara S. Fox, Douglas C. Stafford
  • Publication number: 20160038509
    Abstract: The present invention features, inter alia, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that include metyrapol as the sole pharmaceutically active agent; compositions that include metyrapol and at least one additional pharmaceutically active agent; compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is, itself, new or modified (e.g., a bi-specific antibody designed to traverse the blood-brain barrier or a known compound redesigned by, for example, conjugation to a substance that traverses the blood-brain barrier); and compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is newly formulated in such a way that it fails to significantly inhibit cortisol production in the adrenal gland. For example, the composition can be formulated to include a dosage that is too low to reduce plasma cortisol levels or formulated to preferentially affect the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: EMBERA NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Goeders, Barbara S. Fox, Glenn Guerin
  • Publication number: 20150307604
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20150252106
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions formulated for direct delivery to the GI tract of a patient comprising an antibody specific for a target apical intestinal receptor. The present invention further provides methods of treating diseases and conditions in a patient comprising administering directly to the GI tract of the patient, compositions of the present invention wherein modulation of the target apical intestinal receptor by the antibody treats the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Patent number: 9078886
    Abstract: The present invention features, inter alia, pharmaceutically acceptable compositions that include metyrapol as the sole pharmaceutically active agent; compositions that include metyrapol and at least one additional pharmaceutically active agent; compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is, itself, new or modified (e.g., a bi-specific antibody designed to traverse the blood-brain barrier or a known compound redesigned by, for example, conjugation to a substance that traverses the blood-brain barrier); and compositions in which the agent targeting the HPA axis is newly formulated in such a way that it fails to significantly inhibit cortisol production in the adrenal gland. For example, the composition can be formulated to include a dosage that is too low to reduce plasma cortisol levels or formulated to preferentially affect the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignees: Embera Neurotherapeutics, Inc., Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Nicholas E. Goeders, Barbara S. Fox, Glenn Guerin
  • Patent number: 9079955
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20140193467
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20140147446
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions formulated for direct delivery to the GI tract of a patient comprising an antibody specific for a target apical intestinal receptor. The present invention further provides methods of treating diseases and conditions in a patient comprising administering directly to the GI tract of the patient, compositions of the present invention wherein modulation of the target apical intestinal receptor by the antibody treats the condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: AVAXIA BIOLOGICS, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Patent number: 8728471
    Abstract: The present invention includes a pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating diseases associated with gluten intolerance in a patient, comprising: administering to the patient an effective amount of an antibody having specific activity against gluten or gluten-derived peptides. Such diseases include, for example, celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Patent number: 8647626
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20140010822
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and compositions of antibody therapeutics that are therapeutically effective in the digestive tract or below the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract but do not deliver levels of antibody to the systemic circulation that have been shown to be necessary for clinical benefit following systemic administration of antibody. This invention further describes therapeutic compositions of antibody therapeutics that are therapeutically effective in the digestive tract or below the mucosal barrier of the digestive tract but do not deliver levels of antibody to the systemic circulation that have been associated with adverse events and systemic immunosuppression following systemic administration of antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventors: BARBARA S. FOX, Douglas C. Stafford
  • Publication number: 20130337018
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Avaxia Biologics, Incorporated
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox
  • Publication number: 20130324703
    Abstract: In accordance with the invention, the development and use of antibodies within the digestive tract is provided. Antibodies are described that are used to treat disorders associated with altered permeability of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with increased stability within the environment of the digestive tract. Antibodies are described with enhanced permeability to a compromised digestive tract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara S. Fox