Patents Assigned to Agensys, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8124741
    Abstract: A novel gene 024P4C12 (also designated 24P4C12) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 24P4C12 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 24P4C12 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 24P4C12 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 24P4C12 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Raitano, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Wangmao Ge, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Aya Jakobovits
  • Patent number: 8101372
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and therapy of prostate cancer which utilize isolated polynucleotides corresponding to the human SGP28 gene, proteins encoded by the SGP28 gene and fragments thereof, and antibodies capable of specifically recognizing and binding to SGP28 proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Rene S. Hubert, Arthur B. Raitano, Daniel E. H. Afar, Steve Chappell Mitchell, Mary Faris, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20110287016
    Abstract: A novel gene 0161P2F10B (also designated 161P2F10B) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 161P2F10B exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 161P2F10B provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 161P2F10B gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 161P2F10B can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Aya JAKOBOVITS, Arthur B. Raitano, Mary Faris, Rene S. Hubert, Wangmao Ge, Karen Jene Meyrick Morrison, Robert Kendall Morrison, Pia M. Challita-Eid
  • Patent number: 8057996
    Abstract: A novel gene 202P5A5 and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 202P5A5 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 202P5A5 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 202P5A5 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 202P5A5 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Raitano, Mary Faris, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Aya Jakobovits, Wangmao Ge
  • Patent number: 8053551
    Abstract: Described is a novel family of cell surface serpentine transmembrane antigens. Two of the proteins in this family are exclusively or predominantly expressed in the prostate, as well as in prostate cancer, and thus members of this family have been termed “STEAP” (Six Transmembrane Epithelial Antigen of the Prostate). Four particular human STEAPs are described and characterized herein. The human STEAPs exhibit a high degree of structural conservation among them but show no significant structural homology to any known human proteins. The prototype member of the STEAP family, STEAP-1, appears to be a type IIIa membrane protein expressed predominantly in prostate cells in normal human tissues. Structurally, STEAP-1 is a 339 amino acid protein characterized by a molecular topology of six transmembrane domains and intracellular N- and C-termini, suggesting that it folds in a “serpentine” manner into three extracellular and two intracellular loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Afar, Rene S. Hubert, Arthur B. Raitano, Douglas C. Saffran, Stephen Chappell Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20110262968
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel PSCA protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein PSCA exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, PSCA provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The PSCA gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with PSCA can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Jean GUDAS, Aya Jakobovits, Xiao-Chi Jia, Robert Kendall Morrison, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Hui Shao, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Arthur B. Raitano
  • Patent number: 8039597
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to 24P4C12 protein and variants thereof, are described wherein 24P4C12 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 24P4C12 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 24P4C12 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 24P4C12 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Raitano, Robert Kendall Morrison, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Steven B. Kanner, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Xiao-chi Jia, Jean Gudas, Aya Jakobovits
  • Patent number: 8039000
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 158P3D2) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 158P3D2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 158P3D2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 158P3D2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 158P3D2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Mary Faris, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Robert Kendall Morrison, Rene S. Hubert, Daniel E. H. Afar, Wangmao Ge, Arthur B. Raitano, Pia M. Challita-Eid
  • Patent number: 8039603
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 121P1F1) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 121P1F1 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 121P1F1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 121P1F1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 121P1F1 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Pia M. Challita-Eid, Rene S. Hubert, Arthur B. Raitano, Mary Faris, Daniel E. H. Afar, Wangmao Ge, Aya Jakobovits
  • Patent number: 8022174
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated PC-LECTIN) that is highly overexpressed in prostate cancer and its encoded protein is described. PC-LECTIN in normal human tissues is restricted to testis, but is highly expressed in prostate cancer. Consequently, PC-LECTIN provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. H. Afar, Rene S. Hubert, Aya Jakobovits, Arthur B. Raitano
  • Patent number: 8013135
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel STEAP-1 protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein STEAP-1 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, STEAP-1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The STEAP-1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with STEAP-1 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Soudabeh Etessami, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Juan J. Perez-Villar, Karen J. Morrison, Xiao-Chi Jia, Mary Faris, Jean Gudas, Arthur B. Raitano
  • Patent number: 8013126
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 84P2A9) and its encoded protein is described. While 84P2A9 exhibits prostate and testis specific expression in normal adult tissue, it is aberrantly expressed multiple cancers including prostate, testis, kidney, brain, bone, skin, ovarian, breast, pancreas, colon, lymphocytic and lung cancers. Consequently, 84P2A9 provides a diagnostic and/or therapeutic target for cancers, and the 84P2A9 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein or a fragment thereof used to elicit an immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Daniel E. H. Afar, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Elana Levin, Steve Chappell Mitchell, Rene S. Hubert
  • Patent number: 8012937
    Abstract: A novel gene 098P4B6 (also designated STEAP-2) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 98P4B6 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 98P4B6 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 98P4B6 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 98P4B6 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Raitano, Wangmag Ge, Aya Jakobovits, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Mary Faris
  • Patent number: 8013128
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel PSCA protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein PSCA exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, PSCA provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The PSCA gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with PSCA can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Gudas, Aya Jakobovits, Xiao-chi Jia, Robert Kendall Morrison, Karen Jane Meyrick Morrison, Hui Shao, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Arthur B. Raitano
  • Patent number: 8008442
    Abstract: Antibodies and molecules derived therefrom that bind to novel STEAP-1 protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein STEAP-1 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, STEAP-1 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The STEAP-1 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with STEAP-1 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Aya Jakobovits, Soudabeh Etessami, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Juan J. Perez-Villar, Karen J. Morrison, Xiao-Chi Jia, Mary Faris, Jean Gudas, Arthur B. Raitano
  • Patent number: 8003100
    Abstract: A novel gene (designated 238P1B2) and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 238P1B2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 238P1B2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 238P1B2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 238P1B2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur B. Raitano, Pia M. Challita-Eid, Mary Faris, Rene S. Hubert, Robert Kendall Morrison, Wangmao Ge, Aya Jakobovits
  • Patent number: 8003758
    Abstract: Described is a novel gene and its encoded secreted tumor antigen, termed BPC-1, and to diagnostic and therapeutic methods and compositions useful in the management of various cancers which express BPC-1, particularly including prostate cancer and bladder cancer. In human normal tissues, BPC-1 is only expressed in certain tissues of the brain. However, BPC-1 is expressed at high levels in prostate cancer cells and is also expressed in bladder cancer cells. The structure of BPC-1 includes a signal sequence and a CUB domain. BPC-1 protein is secreted. Preliminary experimental evidence suggests that BPC-1 is directly involved in oncogenesis or maintenance of the transformed phenotype of cancer cells expressing BPC-1. BPC-1 also appears to bind specifically to a cellular protein expressed in prostate cancer cells and other cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Afar, Rene S. Hubert, Kahan Leong, Arthur B. Raitano, Douglas C. Saffran, Aya Jakobovits
  • Publication number: 20110201052
    Abstract: A novel gene 202P5A5 and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 202P5A5 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 202P5A5 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 202P5A5 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 202P5A5 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: Arthur B. RAITANO, Mary FARIS, Pia M. CHALLITA-EID, Aya JAKOBOVITS, Wangmao GE
  • Publication number: 20110195019
    Abstract: A novel gene 251P5G2 and its encoded protein, and variants thereof, are described wherein 251P5G2 exhibits tissue specific expression in normal adult tissue, and is aberrantly expressed in the cancers listed in Table I. Consequently, 251P5G2 provides a diagnostic, prognostic, prophylactic and/or therapeutic target for cancer. The 251P5G2 gene or fragment thereof, or its encoded protein, or variants thereof, or a fragment thereof, can be used to elicit a humoral or cellular immune response; antibodies or T cells reactive with 251P5G2 can be used in active or passive immunization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: AGENSYS, INC.
    Inventors: ARTHUR B. RAITANO, PIA M. CHALLITA-EID, AYA JAKOBOVITS, MARY FARIS, WANGMAO GE
  • Patent number: 7981624
    Abstract: Compositions for the diagnosis and therapy of prostate and colon cancer, derived from or based on a novel prostate-specific, androgen-regulated, cell membrane associated and secreted serine protease termed 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 are described. A full length cDNA comprising the entire coding sequence of the 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 gene (also designated 20P1F12-GTC1 herein) is provided (FIG. 1). Among the compositions provided are antibodies that bind to 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 proteins and polypeptide fragments thereof, including antibodies labeled with a detectable marker or toxin or therapeutic composition. The invention also provides prognostic and diagnostic methods of examining a biological sample for evidence of disregulated cellular growth by comparing the status of 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 in the biological sample to the status of 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 in a corresponding normal sample, wherein alterations in the status of 20P1F12/TMPRSS2 in the biological sample are associated with disregulated cellular growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Agensys, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. H. Afar, Rene S. Hubert, Kahan Leong, Arthur B. Raitano, Douglas Saffran, Stephen C. Mitchell, Aya Jakobovits, Mary Faris, Igor Vivanco