Abstract: This disclosure comprises devices and methods for determining the identity of individual protein molecules in a complex mixture by unfolding the protein into a polypeptide, tagging selected residues on the polypeptide with selected oligonucleotide sequence tags that recognize selected residues on said polypeptide, and then detecting the oligonucleotide sequence tags.
Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to compositions comprising aflibercept and methods for producing such compositions in chemically defined media and using chromatography to reduce amounts of certain aflibercept variants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 6, 2021
Assignee:
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew Tustian, Ankit Vartak, Thomas Daly, Erica Pyles, Nisha Palackal, Shunhai Wang, Ning Li
Abstract: A two-layer gradient coating article is provided that is operable to cause selective adhesion and directional migration of endothelial cells. The first layer includes cell-resisting polymers that repels cells, the second layer includes one layer of peptides that has affinity to and binds specifically to endothelial cells. Furthermore, the peptides are distributed in a gradient, in which attached ECs migrate towards the direction of increased concentration, thus enriching the ECs to a desired locus. The combination of a cell-repelling layer and a graded affinity peptide produces a unique result of selective adhesion, directional migration, thus local enrichment of endothelial cells. A method for using such gradient coating article and its potential use in treating cardiovascular diseases are also provided. The invention provides an inexpensive, stable and effective means for attracting ECs to desirable locations.
Abstract: Processes for preparing compounds of Formula (1) and Formula (2) are described, wherein X, Y, Z, R1-R7, L and n are defined herein. Intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of Formula (1) and Formula (2) are also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 4, 2020
Date of Patent:
July 6, 2021
Assignee:
ONKURE, INC.
Inventors:
Anthony D. Piscopio, Xiaoyong Fu, Feng Shi, Huayan Liu, Zhifeng Li
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tagged chimeric effector molecules and receptor molecules thereof for genetically engineering a host cell, wherein the recombinant host cell can be identified, isolated, sorted, induced to proliferate, tracked or eliminated. For example, a T cell may be recombinantly modified for use in adoptive immunotherapy.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds useful in the treatment, imaging, and/or diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive cells, such as cancer.
Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with dipeptide analogs that are capable of inhibiting TGF-? and methods of treating cancers such as, for example, multiple myeloma and a hematologic malignancy, methods for immunotherapy, and methods of treating fibrotic conditions using these compounds. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2021
Assignees:
Southern Research Institute, UAB Research Foundation
Inventors:
Mark J. Suto, Vandana Gupta, Bini Mathew, Joanne Murphy-Ullrich
Abstract: Antimicrobial molecules, their synthesis and use as antimicrobial treatments are described. The antimicrobial compounds are teixobactin analogues. Methods of synthesizing antimicrobial teixobactin analogues are also provided. Antibiotic therapeutics comprising antimicrobial teixobactin analogues are provided, along with methods of and formulations for treating microbial infections using such antimicrobial teixobactin analogues. Prodrugs formed using esterified forms of antimicrobial teixobactin analogues may also be provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 17, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2021
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California
Abstract: The present invention provides molecules that mimic antigenic determinants of the CD3 (cluster of differentiation 3) T-cell co-receptor epsilon chain (CD3?). These molecules compete with CD3? for binding to a CD3? binding domain. e.g. a CD3? binding domain of an antibody, and are capable of detecting antibodies against CD3?. The mimotopes of the invention may be used to generate or inhibit immune responses in animals and preferably humans. Additionally, they may serve as tools for anti-CD3? antibody purification and the detection of anti-CD3? antibodies in biological samples.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 14, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 29, 2021
Assignees:
BioNTech SE, TRON-Translationale Onkologie an der Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz gGmbH, JPT Peptide Technologies GmbH
Inventors:
Ugur Sahin, Laura Marie Kring, Markus Fiedler, Matin Daneschdar, Hans-Ulrich Schmoldt, Ulf Reimer, Karsten Schnatbaum
Abstract: A pharmaceutically acceptable insulin premix formulation contains about 0.1-10.0 Unit/mL of insulin for intravenous administration and preferably further contains a tonicity adjuster. The methods for making and using such formulation are also provided. The pharmaceutically acceptable insulin premix formulation may be aseptically filled into a flexible container assembly to form a pharmaceutical insulin premix product. The insulin premix product can be a sterile and ready-to-use aqueous solution for glycemic control in an individual with metabolic disorders through intravenous infusion. The insulin premix product is unexpectedly stable when freshly prepared and also during its shelf-life of storage at refrigeration temperatures of 2° C. to 5° C. for 24 months followed by additional 30 days at room temperatures of 23° C. to 27° C., even without any added preservative, any added zinc, any added surfactant or any other added stabilizing excipient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 2020
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignees:
Baxter International, Inc., Baxter Healthcare SA
Inventors:
Joseph Chung Tak Wong, Sarah Elizabeth Lee
Abstract: This invention relates to a hybrid ligand, a hybrid biomimetic chromedia and a preparing method and a use thereof, wherein the hybrid biomimetic chromedia takes hydrophilic porous microsphere as a substrate in chromatography, activated with allyl bromide and undergoing bromo-alcoholization with N-bromosuccinimide, then coupled with the hybrid ligands. The sequence of the hybrid ligand is phenylalanine-tyrosine-glutamine-5-aminobenzimidazole. The hybrid biomimetic chromedia has both of the two functional groups of phenylalanine-tyrosine-glutamine tripeptide and aminobenzimidazole, while maintaining the high antibody selectivity of polypeptide ligand, hydrophobic electric charge inductive ligand is introduced to achieve more moderate elution requirement, realizing effective antibody separation.
Abstract: The invention relates to a derivative of a GLP-1 analogue, which analogue comprises a first K residue at a position corresponding to position 27 of GLP-1(7-37) (SEQ ID NO: 1); a second K residue at a position corresponding to position T of GLP-1(7-37), where T is an integer in the range of 7-37 except 18 and 27; and a maximum of ten amino acid changes as compared to GLP-1(7-37); wherein the first K residue is designated K27, and the second K residue is designated KT; which derivative comprises two albumin binding moieties attached to K27 and KT, respectively, via a linker, wherein the albumin binding moiety comprises a protracting moiety selected from HOOC—(CH2)2—CO— and HOOC—C6H4—O—(CH2)y—CO—; in which x is an integer in the range of 6-16, and y is an integer in the range of 3-17; wherein the linker comprises an element of the formula —NH—(CH2)2—(O—(CH2)2)k—O—(CH2)n—CO—, wherein k is an integer in the range of 1-5, and n is an integer in the range of 1-5; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, amide, or este
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignee:
Novo Nordisk A/S
Inventors:
Birgit Wieczorek, Jane Spetzler, Thomas Kruse, Lars Linderoth, Jacob Kofoed
Abstract: A method of proteolyzing a protein, including immobilizing a protein in at least one pore of a porous body, and contacting the protein immobilized in the pore and a protease immobilized on a solid surface such that the protease selectively accesses a site of the protein and proteolyzes the protein at the site.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 14, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 1, 2021
Assignee:
SHIMADZU CORPORATION
Inventors:
Takashi Shimada, Noriko Iwamoto, Chikage Aoki, Taka-Aki Sato
Abstract: In some aspects, the invention provides methods of treating a subject in need of treatment for a chronic complement-mediated disorder. In some aspects, the invention provides methods of treating a subject in need of treatment for a Th17-associated disorder. In some aspects, the invention provides methods of treating a subject in need of treatment for a chronic respiratory system disorder. In some aspects, the invention provides methods of administering a complement inhibitor to a subject. In some embodiments, a method of treating a subject comprises administering multiple doses of a complement inhibitor to the subject according to a dosing schedule that leverages the prolonged effect of complement inhibition in chronic respiratory disorders. In some embodiments, a subject has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In some embodiments, a subject has asthma.
Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions of isolated polypeptides and methods of their use for the treatment and prevention of disease or disease symptoms associated with MARCKS phosphorylation and/or dissociation from the cell membrane, including but not limited to allergic inflammation, asthma, chronic bronchitis, COPD, infection, hyper-reactivity, cystic fibrosis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, acne, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 25, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 18, 2021
Assignee:
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Inventors:
Reen Wu, Ching-Hsien Chen, Chen-Chen Lee
Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, methods for treating rhinosinusitis with P-glycoprotein inhibitors. A subject having rhinosinusitis is identified and then treated by administration to the subject an effective amount of a P-gp inhibitor. The subject having rhinosinusitis can be identified by one of skill in the art based on known methods, e.g., based on detection of the presence of symptoms, by endoscopy, or by computed tomography. The efficacy of the treatment can be monitored by methods known in the art, e.g., by monitoring symptoms, by endoscopy or computed tomography. The P-glycoprotein inhibitor can be delivered to the subject's nasal passage and sinuses by an inhalation device, by flushing, by spraying, or by an eluting implant surgically placed in the subject's nasal passage or sinuses. The P-glycoprotein inhibitor can also be administered in combination with one or both of a corticosteroid and an antibiotic.
Abstract: Methods, systems, compositions and strategies for the delivery of WW domain-containing fusion proteins into cells in vivo, ex vivo, or in vitro via ARMMs are provided. Methods, systems, compositions and strategies for the delivery of cargo proteins into cells in vivo, ex vivo, or in vitro via fusion to ARMM associated proteins (e.g., ARRDC1 or TSG101) are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 11, 2021
Assignees:
President and Fellows of Harvard College, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
Abstract: Solutions comprising a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, and an amino acid or amino acid derivative such as N-acetyl-Glycine or N-acetyl-D-Alanine are provided. These solutions are stable or stabilized for long-term periods at conditions of normal use and storage, and can be formulated as pharmaceutical solutions for use in subjects. Methods of manufacturing and using these solutions are also provided, as are methods of stabilizing a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, using amino acids or amino acid derivatives such as N-acetyl-Glycine or N-acetyl-D-Alanine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 7, 2019
Date of Patent:
May 11, 2021
Inventors:
Ivona Jasprica, Sabina Keser, Katarina Pindric
Abstract: The present invention relates to drug conjugates comprising bicyclic peptides specific for MT1-MMP conjugated to one or more effector and/or functional groups which have utility in targeted cancer therapy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 4, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2021
Assignee:
BicycleRD Limited
Inventors:
Daniel Teufel, Silvia Pavan, Leonardo Baldassarre
Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions including cyclodextrin and Nle3-A(1-7) [Asp-Arg-Me-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro (SEQ ID NO: 1)] and their use in treating various disorders.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 9, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 27, 2021
Assignee:
University of Southern California
Inventors:
Kevin J. Gaffney, Stan G. Louie, Kathleen E. Rodgers