Patents by Inventor Ezio Bonvini

Ezio Bonvini 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).

  • Publication number: 20170198037
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bi-specific diabodies that comprise two or more polypeptide chains and which possess at least one Epitope-Binding Site that is immunospecific for an epitope of PD-1 and at least one Epitope-Binding Site that is immunospecific for an epitope of LAG-3 (i.e., a “PD-I×LAG-3 bi-specific diabody”). More preferably, the present invention is directed to bi-specific diabodies that comprise four polypeptide chains and which possess two Epitope-Binding Sites that are immunospecific for one (or two) epitope(s) of PD-1 and two Epitope-Binding Site that are immunospecific for one (or two) epitope(s) of LAG-3 (i.e., a “PD-1×LAG-3 bi-specific, tetra-valent diabody”).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson, Kalpana Shah, Ross La Motte-Mohs, Paul A. Moore, Scott Koenig
  • Publication number: 20170198045
    Abstract: The present invention relates to Tri-Specific Binding Molecules, which are multichain polypeptide molecules that possess three Binding Domains and are thus capable of mediating coordinated binding to three epitopes. The Binding Domains may be selected such that the Tri-Specific Binding Molecules are capable of binding to any three different epitopes. Such epitopes may be epitopes of the same antigen or epitopes of two or three different antigens. In a preferred embodiment, one of such epitopes will be capable of binding to CD3, the second of such epitopes will be capable of binding to CD8, and the third of such epitopes will be capable of binding to an epitope of a Disease-Associated Antigen. The invention also provides a novel ROR1-binding antibody, as well as derivatives thereof and uses for such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Gurunadh Reddy Chichili, Kalpana Shah, Chia-Ying Kao Lam, Stephen James Burke, Liqin Liu, Paul A. Moore, Ezio Bonvini, Bhaswati Barat
  • Publication number: 20170157251
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a combination therapy involving the administration of: (1) a bi-specific molecule capable of specifically binding to CD19 and to CD3 (i.e., a CD19×CD3 bi-specific molecule), and (2) a Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor for the treatment of disease, in particular treatment of a disease associated with or characterized by the expression of CD19. Preferably, such a CD19×CD3 bi-specific molecules are bi-specific monovalent diabodies. The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that contain such a CD19×CD3 bi-specific molecule, a BTK inhibitor, or a combination of such agents. The invention is additionally directed to methods for the use of such pharmaceutical compositions in the treatment of disease, in particular, treatment of a cancer associated with or characterized by the expression of CD19.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson, Scott Koenig, Chia-Ying Kao Lam, Liqin Liu, Paul A. Moore
  • Publication number: 20160333111
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypeptide (for example, an antigen-binding molecule) that comprises a polypeptide portion of a deimmunized serum-binding protein capable of binding to said serum protein. The presence of the serum-binding protein extends the serum half-life of the polypeptide, relative to the serum half-life of the polypeptide if lacking the polypeptide portion of the deimmunized serum-binding protein. The invention also pertains to methods and uses that employ such molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Bhaswati Barat, Ling Huang, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9469692
    Abstract: This invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind HER2/neu, and particularly chimeric 4D5 antibodies to HER2/neu, which have reduced glycosylation as compared to known 4D5 antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of using the 4D5 antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Publication number: 20160222105
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bi-specific monovalent diabodies that comprise two polypeptide chains and which possess at least one binding site specific for an epitope of CD3 and one binding site specific for an epitope of gpA33 (i.e., a “gpA33×CD3 bi-specific monovalent diabody”). The present invention also is directed to bi-specific monovalent diabodies that comprise an immunoglobulin Fc Domain (“bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies”) and are composed of three polypeptide chains and which possess at least one binding site specific for an epitope of gpA33 and one binding site specific for an epitope of CD3 (i.e., a “gpA33×CD3 bi-specific monovalent Fc diabody”). The bi-specific monovalent diabodies and bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies of the present invention are capable of simultaneous binding to gpA33 and CD3. The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that contain such bi-specific monovalent diabodies or such bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Moore, Jonathan Li, Francine Zhifen Chen, Leslie S. Johnson, Kalpana Shah, Ezio Bonvini
  • Publication number: 20160200827
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to sequence-optimized CD 123×CD3 bi-specific monovalent diabodies that are capable of simultaneous binding to CD 123 and CD3, and to the uses of such diabodies in the treatment of hematologic malignacies
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Paul A. Moore
  • Publication number: 20160194396
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to bi-specific monovalent diabodies that comprise an immunoglobulin Fc Domain (“bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies”) and are composed of three polypeptide chains and which possess at least one binding site specific for an epitope of CD32B and one binding site specific for an epitope of CD79b (i.e., a “CD32B×CD79b bi-specific monovalent Fc diabody”). The bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies of the present invention are capable of simultaneous binding to CD32B and CD79b. The invention is directed to such compositions, to pharmaceutical compositions that contain such bi-specific monovalent Fc diabodies and to methods for their use in the treatment of inflammatory diseases or conditions, and in particular, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and graft vs. host disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Kalpana Shah, Ezio Bonvini, Paul A. Moore, Wei Chen
  • Patent number: 9376495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypeptide (for example, an antigen-binding molecule) that comprises a polypeptide portion of a deimmunized serum-binding protein capable of binding to said serum protein. The presence of the serum-binding protein extends the serum half-life of the polypeptide, relative to the serum half-life of the polypeptide if lacking the polypeptide portion of the deimmunized serum-binding protein. The invention also pertains to methods and uses that employ such molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Bhaswati Barat, Ling Huang, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160130360
    Abstract: This invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind HER2/neu, and particularly chimeric 4D5 antibodies to HER2/neu, which have reduced glycosylation as compared to known 4D5 antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of using the 4D5 antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Publication number: 20160046714
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating, preventing, slowing the progression of, or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated immunological diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases (e.g., autoimmune diabetes (i.e. type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)) and multiple sclerosis) through the use of anti-human CD3 antibodies. The antibodies of the invention of the invention are preferably used in low dose dosing regimens, chronic dosing regimens or regimens that involve redosing after a certain period of time. The methods of the invention provide for administration of antibodies that specifically bind the epsilon subunit within the human CD3 complex. Such antibodies modulate the T cell receptor/alloantigen interaction and, thus, regulate the T cell mediated cytotoxicity associated with autoimmune disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Ronald Wilder, Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9243069
    Abstract: This invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind HER2/neu, and particularly chimeric 4D5 antibodies to HER2/neu, which have reduced glycosylation as compared to known 4D5 antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of using the 4D5 antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Publication number: 20150175697
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polypeptide (for example, an antigen-binding molecule) that comprises a polypeptide portion of a deimmunized serum-binding protein capable of binding to said serum protein. The presence of the serum-binding protein extends the serum half-life of the polypeptide, relative to the serum half-life of the polypeptide if lacking the polypeptide portion of the deimmunized serum-binding protein. The invention also pertains to methods and uses that employ such molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: MACROGENICS, INC.
    Inventors: Ezio Bonvini, Bhaswati Barat, Ling Huang, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9056906
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating, preventing, slowing the progression of, or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell mediated immunological diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases (e.g., autoimmune diabetes (i.e. type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)) and multiple sclerosis) through the use of anti-human CD3 antibodies. The antibodies of the invention of the invention are preferably used in low dose dosing regimens, chronic dosing regimens or regimens that involve redosing after a certain period of time. The methods of the invention provide for administration of antibodies that specifically bind the epsilon subunit within the human CD3 complex. Such antibodies modulate the T cell receptor/alloantigen interaction and, thus, regulate the T cell mediated cytotoxicity associated with autoimmune disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: MACROGENICS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Ronald L. Wilder, Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8946387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind Fc?RIIB, particularly human Fc?RIIB, more particularly the extracellular domain of Fc?RIIB with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind Fc?RIIA, particularly human Fc?RIIA, and block the Fc binding site of Fc?RIIB. The present invention also encompasses the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, as a single agent therapy for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a cancer, preferably a B-cell malignancy, particularly, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, an IgE-mediated allergic disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof. The present invention also encompasses the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, in combination with other cancer therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Maria Concetta Veri, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Publication number: 20140328836
    Abstract: This invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind HER2/neu, and particularly chimeric 4D5 antibodies to HER2/neu, which have reduced glycosylation as compared to known 4D5 antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of using the 4D5 antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: MACROGENICS, INC.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Patent number: 8802093
    Abstract: This invention relates to antibodies that specifically bind HER2/neu, and particularly chimeric 4D5 antibodies to HER2/neu, which have reduced glycosylation as compared to known 4D5 antibodies. The invention also relates to methods of using the 4D5 antibodies and compositions comprising them in the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, and infectious disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Leslie S. Johnson, Ling Huang, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Patent number: 8663634
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating, preventing or ameliorating the symptoms of T cell-mediated immunological diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases, through the use of anti-CD3 antibodies. In particular, the methods of the invention provide for administration of antibodies that specifically bind the epsilon subunit within the human CD3 complex. Such antibodies modulate the T cell receptor/alloantigen interaction and, thus, regulate the T cell mediated cytotoxicity associated with autoimmune disorders. Additionally, the invention provides for modification of the anti-CD3 antibodies such that they exhibit reduced or eliminated effector function and T cell activation as compared to non-modified anti-CD3 antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Ronald Wilder, Ezio Bonvini, Leslie S. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8193318
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind Fc?RIIB with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind Fc?RIIA. The present invention also encompasses the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a disease or disorder. The invention further provides methods of enhancing the therapeutic effect of therapeutic antibodies by administering the antibodies of the invention to enhance the effector function of the therapeutic antibodies. The invention also provides methods of enhancing efficacy of a vaccine composition by administering the antibodies of the invention with a vaccine composition. The invention also provides methods of breaking tolerance to an antigen by administering an antigen-antibody complex and an antibody of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Maria Concetta Veri, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini
  • Patent number: 8187593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies or fragments thereof that specifically bind Fc?RIIB, particularly human Fc?RIIB, with greater affinity than said antibodies or fragments thereof bind Fc?RIIA, particularly human Fc?RIIA. The present invention also encompasses the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, as a single agent therapy for the treatment, prevention, management, or amelioration of a cancer, preferably a B-cell malignancy, particularly, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, an autoimmune disorder, an inflammatory disorder, an IgE-mediated allergic disorder, or one or more symptoms thereof. The present invention also encompasses the use of an anti-Fc?RIIB antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, in combination with other cancer therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: MacroGenics, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Koenig, Maria Concetta Veri, Nadine Tuaillon, Ezio Bonvini