Patents by Inventor John R. Desjarlais

John R. Desjarlais 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: 11591401
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel anti-CD28×anti-B7H3 (also referred to as “?CD28×?B7H3”) heterodimeric bispecific antibodies and methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of cancers. Subject ?CD28×?B7H3 antibodies are capable of agonistically binding to CD28 costimulatory molecules on T cells and targeting to B7H3 on tumor cells. Thus, such antibodies selectively enhance anti-tumor activity at tumor sites while minimizing peripheral toxicity. The subject antibodies provided herein are particularly useful for enhancing anti-tumor activity when used in combination with other anti-cancer therapies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Michael Hedvat, Juan Diaz, Veronica Gusti Zeng
  • Publication number: 20230055445
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel PD-1 targeted heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins comprising an IL-15/IL-15R? Fc-fusion protein and a PD-1 antibody fragment-Fc fusion protein. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins are administered to a patient to treat cancer. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins are administered in combination with a PD-1 blockade antibody such as nivolumab and/or pembrolizumab. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins do not compete with a PD-1 blockade antibody such as nivolumab and/or pembrolizumab for antigen binding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Michael Hedvat, Suzanne Schubbert, Christine Bonzon, Rumana Rashid, Rajat Varma
  • Patent number: 11566080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind IgE and Fc?RIIb with high affinity, said compositions being capable of inhibiting cells that express membrane-anchored IgE. Such compositions are useful for treating IgE-mediated disorders, including allergies and asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Seung Y. Chu, Holly M. Horton, Matthew J. Bernett
  • Publication number: 20230027540
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel IL-12 Fc fusion proteins, methods of making and using the same. The IL-12 Fc fusion proteins are useful for treatment of cancer and can be used in combination with checkpoint blockade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Rajat Varma, Ke Liu, Nargess Hassanzadeh-Kiabi, Rumana Rashid
  • Publication number: 20220396605
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel IL-12 Fc fusion proteins, methods of making and using the same. The IL-12 Fc fusion proteins are useful for treatment of cancer and can be used in combination with checkpoint blockade.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Rajat Varma, Ke Liu, Nargess Hassanzadeh-Kiabi, Rumana Rashid
  • Patent number: 11447552
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • Publication number: 20220289839
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel CLDN6 binding domains, and anti-CLDN6×anti-CD3 antibodies that include such CLDN6 binding domains. Also provided herein are methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of CLDN6-associated cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew S. Faber, Sung-Hyung Lee, Yoon Kyung Kim, Jing Qi, Kendra N. Avery, Seung Y. Chu, Alex Nisthal, Matthew J. Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Chad Borchert
  • Publication number: 20220281964
    Abstract: The present application relates to a variant Fc region comprising at least one modification relative to a wild-type human Fc region, where the modification selected from the group consisting of 434S, 252Y/428L, 252Y/434S, and 428L/434S, and the numbering is according to the EU index.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron Keith Chamberlain, Bassil Dahiyat, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar
  • Patent number: 11434295
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar
  • Publication number: 20220227867
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel targeted heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins comprising an IL-15/IL-15R? Fc-fusion protein and a ICOS antibody fragment-Fc fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew J. Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Suzanne Schubbert
  • Patent number: 11377477
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel PD-1 targeted heterodimeric Fc fusion proteins comprising an IL-15/IL-15R? Fc-fusion protein and a PD-1 antibody fragment-Fc fusion protein. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins are administered to a patient to treat cancer. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins are administered in combination with a PD-1 blockade antibody such as nivolumab and/or pembrolizumab. In some embodiments, the PD-1 targeted IL-15/R?-Fc fusion proteins do not compete with a PD-1 blockade antibody such as nivolumab and/or pembrolizumab for antigen binding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Michael Hedvat, Suzanne Schubbert, Christine Bonzon, Rumana Rashid, Rajat Varma
  • Patent number: 11358999
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel IL-12 Fc fusion proteins, methods of making and using the same. The IL-12. Fc fusion proteins are useful for treatment of cancer and can be used in combination with checkpoint blockade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Xencor, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Bernett, John R. Desjarlais, Rajat Varma, Ke Liu, Nargess Hassanzadeh-Kiabi, Rumana Rashid
  • Publication number: 20220144956
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel antibodies that bind TGFßRII and methods of making and using such antibodies. The antibodies provided advantageously block TGFß activity in a broad population of cells (e.g., active and unactivated hematopoietic cells), and find use wherein such blockage of TGFß activity is desirable, for example, for the treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the antibodies are novel ?TGFßRII×?CD5 and ?TGFßRII×?PD-1 bispecific antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Suzanne Schubbert, Alex Nisthal
  • Publication number: 20220135684
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel ?PD-L1 antibodies and methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of cancers. In some embodiments, the antibodies are ?PD-L1×?CD28 bispecific antibodies. Such antibodies enhance anti-tumor activity by providing a costimulatory signal for T-cell activation against tumor cells while advantageously also blocking inhibitory PD-L1:PD-1 pathway interactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Michael Hedvat, Juan Diaz, Veronica Gusti Zeng, Umesh S. Muchhal
  • Publication number: 20220119525
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel antigen binding domains and antibodies (e.g., heterodimeric antibodies) that bind Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA). In exemplary embodiments, the anti-PSMA antibodies also bind CD3. Such antibodies that bind PSMA and CD3 are useful, for example in the treatment of PSMA-related cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Alex Nisthal, Michael Hedvat, Matthew Adam Dragovich
  • Publication number: 20220119530
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel anti-CD28×anti-B7H3 (also referred to as “?CD28×?B7H3”) heterodimeric bispecific antibodies and methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of cancers. Subject ?CD28×?B7H3 antibodies are capable of agonistically binding to CD28 costimulatory molecules on T cells and targeting to B7H3 on tumor cells. Thus, such antibodies selectively enhance anti-tumor activity at tumor sites while minimizing peripheral toxicity. The subject antibodies provided herein are particularly useful for enhancing anti-tumor activity when used in combination with other anti-cancer therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Michael Hedvat, Juan Diaz, Veronica Gusti Zeng
  • Publication number: 20220112307
    Abstract: The present application relates to optimized IgG immunoglobulin variants, engineering methods for their generation, and their application, particularly for therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron Keith Chamberlain, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Jost Vielmetter, Sean C. Yoder
  • Publication number: 20220106403
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to antibodies, including novel antigen binding domains and heterodimeric antibodies, that bind Mesothelin (MSLN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Matthew Bernett, Michael Hedvat, Veronica Gusti Zeng, Matthew S. Faber
  • Publication number: 20220098306
    Abstract: Provided herein are novel anti-CD28×anti-B7H3 (also referred to as “?CD28×?B7H3”) heterodimeric bispecific antibodies and methods of using such antibodies for the treatment of cancers. Subject ?CD28×?B7H3 antibodies are capable of agonistically binding to CD28 costimulatory molecules on T cells and targeting to B7H3 on tumor cells. Thus, such antibodies selectively enhance anti-tumor activity at tumor sites while minimizing peripheral toxicity. The subject antibodies provided herein are particularly useful for enhancing anti-tumor activity when used in combination with other anti-cancer therapies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: John R. Desjarlais, Gregory Moore, Michael Hedvat, Juan Diaz, Veronica Gusti Zeng
  • Publication number: 20210395363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to immunoglobulins that bind Fc?RIIb+ cells and coengage the antigen on the cell's surface and an Fc?RIIb on the cell's surface, methods for their generation, and methods for using the immunoglobulins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: XENCOR, INC.
    Inventors: Seung Yup Chu, John R. Desjarlais, Sher Bahadur Karki, Gregory Alan Lazar, Gregory L. Moore, Igor Vostiar