Patents by Inventor Rolf A. Brekken

Rolf A. Brekken 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: 20230151100
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of selecting a subject for treatment with a combination of an AXL inhibitor (AXLi) and an immune checkpoint modulator (ICM), the method comprising: identifying subjects having an AXL-related disease characterised by the presence of cells having modified STK11 activity or expression; and, selecting thus identified subjects for treatment. The invention also relates to an AXL inhibitor (AXLi) and an immune checkpoint modulator (ICM) for use in the treatment of an AXL-related disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicants: BERGENBIO ASA, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: James LORENS, David MICKLEM, Huiyu LI, Zhida LIU, John MINNA, Rolf BREKKEN
  • Patent number: 10849875
    Abstract: A phosphatidylserine targeted peptoid has been identified with the ability to bind to cancer cells globally and specifically. A dimer of the peptoid decreases cancer cell viability. Use of the dimerized peptoid enhances the efficacy of docetaxel. The peptoid can be used for including but not limited to diagnosing and treating cancer, diagnosing and treating a viral condition, and diagnosing and treating diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: University of Houston System, Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Damith Gomika Udugamasooriya, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 10370360
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, as well as application in effectively inhibiting the enzymatic activity of discoidin domain receptor 1 and can be used as new therapeutic agents for preventing and treating e.g. inflammation, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, skin scar, atherosclerosis, and cancer. The compound of formula I is: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and Health, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Inventors: Rolf A. Brekken, Ke Ding, Xiaomei Ren, Zhengchao Tu, Zhen Wang, Kristina Y. Aguilera
  • Patent number: 9986723
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for screening compounds for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) using a mouse model with an Rgs16::GFP reporter. Also described are combination therapies for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) using taxanes, gemcitabine and an Axl kinase inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas M. Wilkie, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Publication number: 20180022730
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), their pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, as well as application in effectively inhibiting the enzymatic activity of discoidin domain receptor 1 and can be used as new therapeutic agents for preventing and treating e.g. inflammation, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis, skin scar, atherosclerosis, and cancer. The compound of formula I is: wherein the variables are as defined herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Rolf A. BREKKEN, Ke DING, Xiaomei REN, Zhengchao TU, Zhen WANG, Kristina Y. AGUILERA
  • Publication number: 20160199509
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Publication number: 20160128311
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for screening compounds for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) using a mouse model with an Rgs16::GFP reporter. Also described are combination therapies for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) using taxanes, gemcitabine and an Axl kinase inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas M. WILKIE, Rolf A. BREKKEN
  • Patent number: 9233162
    Abstract: A cell-based screen is reported can be used to identify specific receptor-binding compounds in a combinatorial library of peptoids (N-alkylglycine oligomers) displayed on beads. This strategy was applied to the isolation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-binding peptoids, which were optimized to create lead compounds with high affinity for VEGFR2. One of these peptoids was shown to be an antagonist of VEGF-VEGFR2 interaction and receptor function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Kodadek, D. Gomika Udugamasooriya, Rolf Brekken
  • Publication number: 20140205544
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 8709430
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 8334239
    Abstract: A cell-based screen is reported can be used to identify specific receptor-binding compounds in a combinatorial library of peptoids (N-alkylglycine oligomers) displayed on beads. This strategy was applied to the isolation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-binding peptoids, which were optimized to create lead compounds with high affinity for VEGFR2. One of these peptoids was shown to be an antagonist of VEGF-VEGFR2 interaction and receptor function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Thomas Kodadek, D. Gomika Udugamasooriya, Rolf Brekken
  • Publication number: 20110077201
    Abstract: A cell-based screen is reported can be used to identify specific receptor-binding compounds in a combinatorial library of peptoids (N-alkylglycine oligomers) displayed on beads. This strategy was applied to the isolation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-binding peptoids, which were optimized to create lead compounds with high affinity for VEGFR2. One of these peptoids was shown to be an antagonist of VEGF-VEGFR2 interaction and receptor function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Kodadek, D. Gomika Udugamasooriya, Rolf Brekken
  • Patent number: 7790860
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidyserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Publication number: 20090246124
    Abstract: A cell-based screen is reported can be used to identify specific receptor-binding compounds in a combinatorial library of peptoids (N-alkylglycine oligomers) displayed on beads. This strategy was applied to the isolation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2)-binding peptoids, which were optimized to create lead compounds with high affinity for VEGFR2. One of these peptoids was shown to be an antagonist of VEGF-VEGFR2 interaction and receptor function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas Kodadek, D. Gomika Udugamasooriya, Rolf Brekken
  • Publication number: 20090191121
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidyserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 7550141
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 7067109
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Patent number: 7056509
    Abstract: Disclosed are antibodies that specifically inhibit VEGF binding to only one (VEGFR2) of the two VEGF receptors. The antibodies effectively inhibit angiogenesis and induce tumor regression, and yet have improved safety due to their specificity. The present invention thus provides new antibody-based compositions, methods and combined protocols for treating cancer and other angiogenic diseases. Advantageous immunoconjugate and prodrug compositions and methods using the new VEGF-specific antibodies are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Regents The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Philip E. Thorpe, Rolf A. Brekken
  • Publication number: 20060083745
    Abstract: Disclosed is the surprising discovery that aminophospholipids, such as phosphatidylserine and phosphatidylethanolamine, are specific, accessible and stable markers of the luminal surface of tumor blood vessels. The present invention thus provides aminophospholipid-targeted diagnostic and therapeutic constructs for use in tumor intervention. Antibody-therapeutic agent conjugates and constructs that bind to aminophospholipids are particularly provided, as are methods of specifically delivering therapeutic agents, including toxins and coagulants, to the stably-expressed aminophospholipids of tumor blood vessels, thereby inducing thrombosis, necrosis and tumor regression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Philip Thorpe, Sophia Ran, Rolf Brekken
  • Publication number: 20050123537
    Abstract: Disclosed are antibodies that specifically inhibit VEGF binding to only one (VEGFR2) of the two VEGF receptors. The antibodies effectively inhibit angiogenesis and induce tumor regression, and yet have improved safety due to their specificity. The present invention thus provides new antibody-based compositions, methods and combined protocols for treating cancer and other angiogenic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Philip Thorpe, Rolf Brekken