Patents Assigned to Merus B.V.
  • Publication number: 20240164354
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Ton LOGTENBERG, Rui Daniel PINTO, Erwin HOUTZAGER
  • Publication number: 20160238600
    Abstract: Described are combinations of specific binding proteins, such as immunoglobulins, that are designed to be true combinations, essentially all components of the combination being functional and compatible with each other. Further provided are methods for producing a composition comprising at least two different proteinaceous molecules comprising paired variable regions, the at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising paired variable regions, at least two proteinaceous molecules having different binding specificities, comprising contacting at least three different variable regions under conditions allowing for pairing of variable regions and harvesting essentially all proteinaceous molecules having binding specificities resulting from the pairing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Patent number: 9358286
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. De Kruif, Linda Johanna Aleida Hendriks, Ton Logtenberg
  • Publication number: 20160130367
    Abstract: Provided are methods for efficiently and comprehensively screening antibody repertoires from B cells to obtain and produce molecules with binding characteristics and functional activities for use in human therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Mark THROSBY, Ton LOGTENBERG, John DE KRUIF
  • Patent number: 9303081
    Abstract: Provided is methods for producing mixtures of antibodies from a single host cell clone, wherein, a nucleic acid sequence encoding a light chain and nucleic acid sequences encoding different heavy chains are expressed in a recombinant host cell. The recombinantly produced antibodies in the mixtures according to the invention suitably comprise identical light chains paired to different heavy chains capable of pairing to the light chain, thereby forming functional antigen-binding domains. Mixtures of the recombinantly produced antibodies are also provided by the invention. Such mixtures can be used in a variety of fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Patricius H. C. Van Berkel, Ronald Hendrik Brus, Ton Logtenberg, Abraham Bout
  • Patent number: 9248181
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. De Kruif, Linda Johanna Aleida Hendriks, Ton Logtenberg
  • Patent number: 9248182
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. De Kruif, Linda Johanna Aleida Hendriks, Ton Logtenberg
  • Patent number: 9012371
    Abstract: Described are methods for producing libraries of cells expressing at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins, in which the binding proteins have different target epitopes. Such libraries are made by integration of the nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptide chains into the genome of the host cell, and selecting for cells that have successfully integrated these nucleic acids. The selected cells are preferably subjected to a cloning step. Mixtures of binding proteins are produced without having to individually produce each of the components of the mixture. A library of cells wherein essentially each cell encodes at least two single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes is also herewith provided, as well as methods for producing a composition comprising at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Hendricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom
  • Publication number: 20140140999
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: MERUS B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. DE KRUIF, Linda Johanna Aleida HENDRIKS, Ton LOGTENBERG
  • Publication number: 20140120096
    Abstract: Bispecific IgG antibodies which bind to CLEC12A and an antigen on an immune effector cell are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: MERUS B.V.
    Inventors: Alexander Berthold Hendrik BAKKER, Pieter Fokko VAN LOO, Ton LOGTENBERG
  • Publication number: 20140072579
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventor: Merus B.V.
  • Publication number: 20130336981
    Abstract: The invention provides means and methods for producing one or more Ig-like molecules in a single host cell. Novel CH3 mutations enabling the production of monospecific and/or bispecific Ig-like molecules of interest are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Cornelis A. de Kruif, Linda Johanna Aleida Hendriks, Ton Logtenberg
  • Publication number: 20130243773
    Abstract: Provided is methods for producing mixtures of antibodies from a single host cell clone, wherein, a nucleic acid sequence encoding a light chain and nucleic acid sequences encoding different heavy chains are expressed in a recombinant host cell. The recombinantly produced antibodies in the mixtures according to the invention suitably comprise identical light chains paired to different heavy chains capable of pairing to the light chain, thereby forming functional antigen-binding domains. Mixtures of the recombinantly produced antibodies are also provided by the invention. Such mixtures can be used in a variety of fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Patricius Hendrikus Van Berkel, Ronald Hendrik Peter Brus, Ton Logtenberg, Abraham Bout
  • Publication number: 20130145484
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: MERUS B.V.
    Inventor: MERUS B.V.
  • Patent number: 8268756
    Abstract: Described are methods for producing libraries of cells expressing at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins, in which the binding proteins have different target epitopes. Such libraries are made by integration of the nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptide chains into the genome of the host cell, and selecting for cells that have successfully integrated these nucleic acids. The selected cells are preferably subjected to a cloning step. Mixtures of binding proteins are produced without having to individually produce each of the components of the mixture. A library of cells wherein essentially each cell encodes at least two single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes is also herewith provided, as well as methods for producing a composition comprising at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Hendricus Renerus Jacobus Mattheus Hoogenboom
  • Patent number: 7932360
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing mixtures of antibodies from a single host cell clone, wherein, a nucleic acid sequence encoding a light chain and nucleic acid sequences encoding different heavy chains are expressed in a recombinant host cell. The recombinantly produced antibodies in the mixtures according to the invention suitably comprise identical light chains paired to different heavy chains capable of pairing to the light chain, thereby forming functional antigen-binding domains. Mixtures of the recombinantly produced antibodies are also provided by the invention. Such mixtures can be used in a variety of fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Patrick H. C. Van Berkel, Ronald Hendrik Peter Brus, Ton Logtenberg, Abraham Bout
  • Patent number: 7927834
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing mixtures of antibodies from a single host cell clone, wherein, a nucleic acid sequence encoding a light chain and nucleic acid sequences encoding different heavy chains are expressed in a recombinant host cell. The recombinantly produced antibodies in the mixtures according to the invention suitably comprise identical light chains paired to different heavy chains capable of pairing to the light chain, thereby forming functional antigen-binding domains. Mixtures of the recombinantly produced antibodies are also provided by the invention. Such mixtures can be used in a variety of fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Patrick H. C. Van Berkel, Ronald Hendrik Peter Brus, Ton Logtenberg, Abraham Bout
  • Publication number: 20100146647
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: Merus B. V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
  • Publication number: 20100069614
    Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Erwin Houtzager, Rui Daniel Pinto, Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby
  • Publication number: 20070059766
    Abstract: Described are methods for producing libraries of cells expressing at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins, in which the binding proteins have different target epitopes. Such libraries are made by integration of the nucleic acid sequences encoding the polypeptide chains into the genome of the host cell, and selecting for cells that have successfully integrated these nucleic acids. The selected cells are preferably subjected to a cloning step. Mixtures of binding proteins are produced without having to individually produce each of the components of the mixture. A library of cells wherein essentially each cell encodes at least two single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes is also herewith provided, as well as methods for producing a composition comprising at least two separate single polypeptide chain binding proteins having different target epitopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Merus B.V.
    Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Hendricus Renerus Hoogenboom