Patents Assigned to Amgen
  • Publication number: 20160340434
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human c-fms protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same are also provided. The antigen binding proteins can inhibit binding of c-fms to CSF-1, reduce monocyte migration into tumors, and reduce the accumulation of tumor-associated macrophages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allan BRASEL, James F. SMOTHERS, Douglas Pat CERRETTI
  • Patent number: 9499620
    Abstract: There are disclosed alpha4beta7 heterodimer-specific antigen binding proteins, nucleic acids encoding them, and methods of making and using them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Hailing Hsu, Ian Foltz, Frederick Jacobsen, Taruna Arora
  • Publication number: 20160333017
    Abstract: Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjoegren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110? activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lympho
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Minna BUI, Yi CHEN, Timothy David CUSHING, Jason A. DUQUETTE, Benjamin FISHER, Felix GONZALEZ LOPEZ DE TURISO, Xiaolin HAO, Xiao HE, Michael G. JOHNSON, Brian LUCAS
  • Publication number: 20160333385
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manipulating the high mannose glycoform content of recombinant glycoproteins by regulating ornithine metabolism during cell culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sohye KANG, Chung HUANG, Jr., Hedieh BARKHORDARIAN, Pavel BONDARENKO, Zhongqi ZHANG
  • Patent number: 9493576
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that interact with Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) are described. Methods of treating hypercholesterolemia and other disorders by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described. Methods of detecting the amount of PCSK9 in a sample using an antigen binding protein to PCSK9 are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Simon Mark Jackson, Nigel Pelham Clinton Walker, Derek Evan Piper, Bei Shan, Wenyan Shen, Chadwick Terence King, Randal Robert Ketchem, Christopher Mehlin, Teresa Arazas Carabeo
  • Patent number: 9493459
    Abstract: Azetidine and piperidine compounds of formula (I): as defined in the specification, compositions containing them, and processes for preparing such compounds and intermediates thereof. Provided herein also are methods of treating cognitive disorders or diseases treatable by inhibition of PDE10, such as Huntington's Disease, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer R. Allen, Jian J. Chen, Michael J. Frohn, Matthew R. Kaller, Qingyian Liu, Thomas T. Nguyen, Alexander J. Pickrell, Wenyuan Qian, Robert M. Rzasa, Wenge Zhong
  • Patent number: 9493554
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to apelin antigen-binding proteins and methods of using the apelin antigen-binding proteins. The antigen-binding protein may comprise an antibody to apelin and can be used to treat pathological conditions involving angiogenesis. The pathological conditions can comprise cancer or retinopathy and/or retinopathy-related complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Shu-Chen Lu, Minghan Wang
  • Patent number: 9487580
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that bind to human IL-23 protein are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding protein, vectors, and cells encoding the same as well as use of IL-23 antigen binding proteins for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer E. Towne, Janet D. Cheng, Jason C. O'neill, Yu Zhang, Yu Sun, Heather Cerne, Derek E. Piper, Randal R. Ketchem
  • Patent number: 9486475
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pentosanpolysulfate (PPS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof for use in the amelioration, treatment, or prevention of adverse neurological events caused by administering an antibody or fragment thereof comprising a CD3 binding domain, including a CD19 x CD3 bispecific single chain antibody, such as blinatumomab. PPS is a semi-synthetically produced heparin-like macromolecular carbohydrate derivative, which chemically and structurally resembles glycosaminoglycans. Kits comprising a PPS, an antibody or fragment thereof comprising a CD3 binding domain, and instructions for administration, which indicate that the PPS is to be employed for the amelioration, treatment or prevention of adverse neurological events caused by administering the antibody or fragment thereof comprising said CD3 binding domain, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN RESEARCH (MUNICH) GMBH
    Inventors: Peter Kufer, Dirk Nagorsen, Juergen Scheele, Gerhard Zugmaier, Matthias Klinger, Patrick Hoffmann, Virginie Naegele, Elaine-Pashupati Dopfer
  • Patent number: 9480624
    Abstract: A vial adapter may include first and second sections each having first and second ends joined to form a collar having a central passage in which a neck of a vial may be disposed. Each collar section may have a hook formed at each end, the hooks joined to join the collar sections together. The first ends may have at least one tab depending therefrom and the second ends may have at least one indent formed therein, the tab disposed within the indent with the hooks joined to each other. In addition or instead, the collar may have an inner surface with a groove separating the collar into first and second regions on opposing axial sides of the groove. The first and second regions may be deformable axially into the groove when the collar is acted upon with the neck of the vial in the central passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Mark Dominis Holt, Dhairya Mehta
  • Publication number: 20160311913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of migraine prophylaxis using anti-CGRP receptor antibodies or binding fragments. In particular, methods for preventing or reducing the occurrence of migraine headache in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to the patient an anti-CGRP receptor or binding fragment according to specific dosage regimens are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and administration devices comprising anti-CGRP receptor antibodies or binding fragments for use in the methods are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Hong SUN, Eduardo DUNAYEVICH, Robert A. LENZ, Gabriel VARGAS
  • Patent number: 9474792
    Abstract: Methods of treating or ameliorating metabolic diseases using a PLA2G12A polypeptide or PLA2G12A mutant polypeptide are provided. In various embodiments the metabolic disease or disorder is type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia elevated glucose levels, elevated insulin levels and diabetic nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Amgen Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. H. Lin, Jinghong Wang, Yang Li
  • Publication number: 20160304596
    Abstract: This invention provides antibodies that interact with or bind to human nerve growth factor (NGF) and neutralize the function of NGF thereby. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of said antibodies and methods for neutralizing NGF function, and particularly for treating NGF-related disorders (e.g., chronic pain) by administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of anti-NGF antibodies. Methods of detecting the amount of NGF in a sample using anti-NGF antibodies are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicants: AMGEN INC., E.R. SQUIBB & SONS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kenneth D. WILD, Jr., James J.S. TREANOR, Haichun HUANG, Heather INOUE, Tie J. ZHANG, Frank MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20160304570
    Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising an isolated polypeptide, which is a peripherally-restricted NaV1.7 inhibitor. In some disclosed embodiments, the isolated polypeptide is an inhibitor of NaV1.7 and/or NaV1.3. Other embodiments are conjugated embodiments of the inventive composition of matter and pharmaceutical compositions containing the inventive composition of matter. Isolated nucleic acids encoding some embodiments of inventive polypeptides and expression vectors, and recombinant host cells containing them are disclosed. A method of treating or preventing pain is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Justin K. MURRAY, Leslie P. MIRANDA, Stefan I. MCDONOUGH
  • Patent number: 9464139
    Abstract: Antigen binding proteins that activate GITR are provided. Nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins and vectors and cells containing such nucleic acids are also provided. The antigen binding proteins have value in therapeutic methods in which it is useful to stimulate GITR signaling, thereby inducing or enhancing an immune response in a subject. Accordingly, the antigen binding proteins have utility in a variety of immunotherapy treatments, including treatment of various cancers and infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Courtney Beers, Jason C. O'Neill, Ian Foltz, Randal R. Ketchem, Julia C. Piasecki
  • Publication number: 20160289190
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for making 2-((3R,5R,6S)-5-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-((S)-1-(isopropylsulfonyl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxopiperidin-3-yl)acetic acid as well as intermediates and processes for making the intermediates. Also provided are crystalline forms of the compound and the intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Matthew BIO, Sebastien CAILLE, Brian COCHRAN, Yuanqing FANG, Brian M. FOX, Brian S. LUCAS, Lawrence R. McGEE, Filisaty VOUNATSOS, Sean H. WIEDEMANN, Sarah WORTMAN
  • Publication number: 20160287569
    Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapy that includes an MDM2 inhibitor and one or more additional pharmaceutically active agents, particularly for the treatment of cancers. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions that contain an MDM2 inhibitor and one or more additional pharmaceutically active agents for the treatment of cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sean CAENEPEEL, Jude CANON, Paul HUGHES, Jonathan D. OLINER, Anne Y. SAIKI, Richard J. RICKLES
  • Publication number: 20160289243
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for making 2-((3R,5R,6S)-5-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-((S)-1-(isopropylsulfonyl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxopiperidin-3-yl)acetic acid as well as intermediates and processes for making the intermediates. Also provided are crystalline forms of the compound and the intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Matthew BIO, Sebastien CAILLE, Yuanqing FANG, Brian M. FOX, Brian S. LUCAS, Lawrence R. McGEE, Sean H. WIEDEMANN
  • Publication number: 20160287570
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for making 2-((3R,5R,6S)-5-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-((S)-1-(isopropylsulfonyl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxopiperidin-3-yl)acetic acid as well as intermediates and processes for making the intermediates. Also provided are crystalline forms of the compound and the intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Matthew BIO, Sebastien CAILLE, Brian COCHRAN, Yuanqing FANG, Filisaty VOUNATSOS, Sarah WORTMAN
  • Publication number: 20160289178
    Abstract: The present invention provides processes for making 2-((3R,5R,6S)-5-(3-chlorophenyl)-6-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-((S)-1-(isopropylsulfonyl)-3-methylbutan-2-yl)-3-methyl-2-oxopiperidin-3-yl)acetic acid as well as intermediates and processes for making the intermediates. Also provided are crystalline forms of the compound and the intermediates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Sebastien CAILLE, Filisaty VOUNATSOS