Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising combination therapy for modulating immune responses, for inhibiting tumor growth, and/or for treating cancer. In particular, the present invention provides Notch pathway inhibitors in combination with immunotherapeutic agents for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2021
Assignee:
ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Christopher Lamond Murriel, Timothy Charles Hoey, Austin L. Gurney, Julie Michelle Roda, Minu K. Srivastava, Inkyung Park, Jakob Dupont
Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 22, 2020
Assignee:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Joseph Stagg, Steven Eugene Benner
Abstract: The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2017
Date of Patent:
August 4, 2020
Assignee:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Austin L. Gurney, Aaron Ken Sato, Christopher John Bond
Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Abstract: Polypeptides and agents that bind a TNF receptor superfamily protein are disclosed, particularly agents that specifically bind GITR, OX40, or CD40. The polypeptides or agents may include fusion polypeptides, particularly polypeptides comprising GITRL, OX40L, or CD40L and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the polypeptides or agents for inducing and/or enhancing the immune response, as well as methods for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Abstract: Agents that specifically bind tumor-associated antigens (TAA) and comprise an exogenous polypeptide or peptide that can be presented by a tumor cell are disclosed. The TAA-binding agents may include antibodies and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for redirecting an existing immune response against tumor cells and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 24, 2017
Publication date:
February 14, 2019
Applicant:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Austin L. GURNEY, Cecile CHARTIER-COURTAUD
Abstract: Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a Wnt pathway inhibitor, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for skeletal-related side effects and/or toxicity.
Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 30, 2018
Publication date:
December 6, 2018
Applicant:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Joseph STAGG, Steven Eugene Benner
Abstract: Agents that specifically bind TIGIT are disclosed. The TIGIT-binding agents may include polypeptides, antibodies, and/or bispecific agents. Also disclosed are methods of using the agents for enhancing the immune response and/or treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Abstract: The present invention relates to RSPO and LGR antagonists, and methods of using the RSPO and LGR antagonists for treating or preventing fibrotic diseases.
Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include soluble receptors, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 30, 2017
Publication date:
August 2, 2018
Applicant:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Austin L. GURNEY, Fumiko Takada AXELROD
Abstract: Methods for treating diseases such as cancer comprising administering a Wnt pathway inhibitor, either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, and monitoring for skeletal-related side effects and/or toxicity.
Abstract: Methods for treating cancer comprising administering a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents are described. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a DLL4 antagonist and one or more anti-hypertensive agents, and kits comprising the same.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 27, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 29, 2018
Assignee:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Robert Joseph Stagg, Steven Eugene Benner
Abstract: Methods for making heteromultimeric molecules, such as bispecific antibodies, and compositions comprising these molecules are disclosed. The methods include introducing mutations in amino acids that are in contact at the interface of two polypeptides, such that the electrostatic interaction between the ion pairs is altered.
Abstract: The present invention relates to VEGF-binding agents, DLL4-binding agents, VEGF/DLL4 bispecific binding agents, and methods of using the agents for treating diseases such as cancer. The present invention provides antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF, antibodies that specifically bind human DLL4, and bispecific antibodies that specifically bind human VEGF and/or human DLL4. The present invention further provides methods of using the agents to inhibit tumor growth. Also described are methods of treating cancer comprising administering a therapeutically effect amount of an agent or antibody of the present invention to a patient having a tumor or cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2017
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2018
Assignee:
ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Austin L. Gurney, Aaron Ken Sato, Christopher John Bond
Abstract: The invention relates to novel polypeptides and cells comprising the polypeptides. The polypeptides and cells are used in methods to identify and/or isolate cells producing a protein with specific biological functions. In particular, the methods may be used for identifying, selecting, and isolating cells producing antigen-specific monoclonal antibodies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2016
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2018
Assignee:
ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Austin L. Gurney, Alexandra L. L. Lazetic, Christopher J. Bond
Abstract: An isolated antibody that specifically binds to an extracellular domain of two or more human FZD receptors and inhibits growth of tumor cells is described. Also described is a method of treating cancer comprising administering an antibody of the present disclosure in an amount effective to inhibit tumor cell growth.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 31, 2006
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2017
Assignee:
ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Austin Gurney, John Lewicki, Sanjeev Satyal, Timothy Hoey
Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include soluble receptors, polypeptides, and/or antibodies. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 5, 2017
Assignee:
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Austin L. Gurney, Fumiko Takada Axelrod
Abstract: Binding agents that modulate the immune response are disclosed. The binding agents may include antibodies, soluble receptors, and/or polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods of using the binding agents for the treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 13, 2015
Publication date:
September 21, 2017
Applicant:
ONCOMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Inventors:
Austin L. GURNEY, Ming-hong XIE, James Gordon PORTER