Patents by Inventor Serengulam V. Govindan

Serengulam V. Govindan 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: 20190083487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-HLA-DR antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 3 mg/kg and 18 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 18 mg/kg, more preferably 8, 10 or 12 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The methods and compositions are particularly useful for treating AML, ALL or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Thomas M. Cardillo, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20190083621
    Abstract: This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Zhengxing Qu, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20190070308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The antibody may bind to Trop-2 or CEACAM5 and the immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 16 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Surprisingly, the immunoconjugate is effective to treat cancers that are refractory to or relapsed from irinotecan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: David M. Goldenberg, Serengulam V. Govindan
  • Patent number: 10206918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-HLA-DR antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 3 mg/kg and 18 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 18 mg/kg, more preferably 8, 10 or 12 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The methods and compositions are particularly useful for treating AML, ALL or multiple myeloma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Thomas M. Cardillo, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20190030175
    Abstract: The present invention concerns improved methods and compositions for preparing SN-38 conjugates of proteins or peptides, preferably immunoconjugates of antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments. More preferably, the SN-38 is attached to the antibody or antibody fragment using a CL2A linker, with 1-12, more preferably 6-8, alternatively 1-5 SN-38 moieties per antibody or antibody fragment. Most preferably, the immunoconjugate is prepared in large scale batches, with various modifications to the reaction scheme disclosed herein to optimize yield and recovery in large scale. Other embodiments concern optimized dosages and/or schedules of administration of immunoconjugate to maximize efficacy for disease treatment and minimize side effects of administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Jonathan B. Gale, Nicholas J. Holman, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20190022226
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. In preferred embodiments, the antibody may be an hRS7 antibody. The methods and compostions are of use to treat Trop-2 expressing cancers in human patients, preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from at least one prior anti-cancer therapy, more preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from treatment with irinotecan. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of 3 mg/kg to 18 mg/kg, preferably 8 to 12 mg/kg, more preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size and reduce or eliminate metastases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20190015405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The antibody may bind to EGP-1 (TROP-2), CEACAM5, CEACAM6, CD74, CD19, CD20, CD22, CSAp, HLA-DR, AFP or MUC5ac and the immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 24 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 18 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10179171
    Abstract: This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Zhengxing Qu, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10143756
    Abstract: The present invention concerns improved methods and compositions for preparing SN-38 conjugates of proteins or peptides, preferably immunoconjugates of antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments. More preferably, the SN-38 is attached to the antibody or antibody fragment using a CL2A linker, with 1-12, more preferably 6-8, alternatively 1-5 SN-38 moieties per antibody or antibody fragment. Most preferably, the immunoconjugate is prepared in large scale batches, with various modifications to the reaction scheme disclosed herein to optimize yield and recovery in large scale. Other embodiments concern optimized dosages and/or schedules of administration of immunoconjugate to maximize efficacy for disease treatment and minimize side effects of administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Jonathan B. Gale, Nicholas J. Holman, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10137196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. In preferred embodiments, the antibody may be an hRS7 antibody. The methods and compostions are of use to treat Trop-2 expressing cancers in human patients, preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from at least one prior anti-cancer therapy, more preferably in patients who are resistant to or relapsed from treatment with irinotecan. The immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of 3 mg/kg to 18 mg/kg, preferably 8 to 12 mg/kg, more preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size and reduce or eliminate metastases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10130718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The antibody may bind to Trop-2 or CEACAM5 and the immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 16 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Surprisingly, the immunoconjugate is effective to treat cancers that are refractory to or relapsed from irinotecan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Goldenberg, Serengulam V. Govindan
  • Patent number: 10130626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic immunoconjugates comprising SN-38 attached to an antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. The antibody may bind to EGP-1 (TROP-2), CEACAM5, CEACAM6, CD74, CD19, CD20, CD22, CSAp, HLA-DR, AFP or MUC5ac and the immunoconjugate may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 24 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16 or 18 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the immunoconjugate can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20180318439
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicants: Immunomedics, Inc., Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Sung-Ju Moon, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20180250406
    Abstract: This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Zhengxing Qu, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10064957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutic conjugates with improved ability to target various diseased cells containing a targeting moiety (such as an antibody or antibody fragment), a linker and a therapeutic moiety, and further relates to processes for making and using the conjugates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Sung-Ju Moon, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 10034950
    Abstract: The present invention concerns improved methods and compositions for preparing SN-38 conjugates of proteins or peptides, preferably immunoconjugates of antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments. More preferably, the SN-38 is attached to the antibody or antibody fragment using a CL2A linker, with 1-12, more preferably 6 or less, most preferably 1-5 SN-38 moieties per antibody or antibody fragment. Most preferably, the immunoconjugate is prepared in large scale batches, with various modifications to the reaction scheme to optimize yield and recovery in large scale. Other embodiments concern optimized dosages and/or schedules of administration of immunoconjugate to maximize efficacy for disease treatment and minimize side effects of administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Jonathan B. Gale, Nicholas J. Holman, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20180185351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to treatment of SCLC with therapeutic ADCs comprising a drug attached to an anti-Trop-2 antibody or antigen-binding antibody fragment. Preferably, the drug is SN-38. More preferably, the antibody is an hRS7 antibody and the ADC is sacituzumab govitecan. The ADC may be administered at a dosage of between 4 mg/kg and 16 mg/kg, preferably 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, or 16 mg/kg, mostly preferably 8 to 10 mg/kg. When administered at specified dosages and schedules, the ADC can reduce solid tumors in size, reduce or eliminate metastases and is effective to treat cancers resistant to standard therapies, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Surprisingly, the ADC is effective to treat cancers that are refractory to or relapsed from irinotecan or topotecan. Preferably, the ADC is administered as a combination therapy with one or more other anti-cancer treatments, such as carboplatin or cisplatinum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: David M. Goldenberg, Serengulam V. Govindan
  • Patent number: 9999668
    Abstract: This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Zhengxing Qu, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20180161440
    Abstract: The present invention concerns improved methods and compositions for preparing SN-38 conjugates of proteins or peptides, preferably immunoconjugates of antibodies or antigen-binding antibody fragments. More preferably, the SN-38 is attached to the antibody or antibody fragment using a CL2A linker, with 1-12, more preferably 6-8, alternatively 1-5 SN-38 moieties per antibody or antibody fragment. Most preferably, the immunoconjugate is prepared in large scale batches, with various modifications to the reaction scheme disclosed herein to optimize yield and recovery in large scale. Other embodiments concern optimized dosages and/or schedules of administration of immunoconjugate to maximize efficacy for disease treatment and minimize side effects of administration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Jonathan B. Gale, Nicholas J. Holman, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20180133322
    Abstract: This invention relates to monovalent and multivalent, monospecific binding proteins and to multivalent, multispecific binding proteins. One embodiment of these binding proteins has one or more binding sites where each binding site binds with a target antigen or an epitope on a target antigen. Another embodiment of these binding proteins has two or more binding sites where each binding site has affinity towards different epitopes on a target antigen or has affinity towards either a target antigen or a hapten. The present invention further relates to recombinant vectors useful for the expression of these functional binding proteins in a host. More specifically, the present invention relates to the tumor-associated antigen binding protein designated RS7, and other EGP-1 binding-proteins. The invention further relates to humanized, human and chimeric RS7 antigen binding proteins, and the use of such binding proteins in diagnosis and therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Serengulam V. Govindan, Zhengxing Qu, Hans J. Hansen, David M. Goldenberg