Patents Examined by Michael Allen
  • Patent number: 12779030
    Abstract: The invention pertains to the technical fields of genetic engineering and cell engineering, and in particular relates to a rhabdovirus-negative Spodoptera frugiperda insect cell line, and screening, identification and application thereof. According to the invention, the rhabdovirus-negative Spodoptera frugiperda insect cell line WSK-Sf9, with a CCTCC accession number C202246, is obtained through screening and identification. The cell line is verified through various high-sensitivity test methods such as nested PCR, transcriptome next-generation sequencing, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and TAQMAN probe-based real-time PCR, and finally obtained the Sf-rhabdovirus-negative Spodoptera frugiperda insect cell line WSK-Sf9.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: WestVac Biopharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guobo Shen, Xiawei Wei, Yuquan Wei, Li Yang
  • Patent number: 12779031
    Abstract: A pDNA-based vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 and methods for preventing or treating COVID-19 using it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
    Inventor: Iman Almansour
  • Patent number: 12780879
    Abstract: An attenuation method of an influenza virus, an attenuated influenza virus strain, and the use thereof are provided. The attenuation method includes the following step: deleting a random number of bases at a random position for a transmembrane domain and a cytoplasmic domain of an M2 protein in a conserved region of the influenza virus to obtain an attenuated influenza virus with a corresponding base deletion. An attenuated influenza virus strain prepared by the attenuation method exhibits prominent growth characteristics on an M2 protein-expressing MDCK cell line; and the virus strain at a high dose can grow in an MDCK cell or a chicken embryo and has a high agglutination titer of chicken red blood cells (CRBCs). Results of nasal challenge of Balb/C mice show that the virus strain is non-pathogenic to mice compared with the parental virus IAV PR8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2026
    Assignee: DIFFERENCE BIOTECH PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Huimin Sun, Fei Yu, Mengyun Zhou, Shuihua Mao, Chenjie Fang, Jiasheng Song
  • Patent number: 12774339
    Abstract: The present invention is relative to a cell comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) for use in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), wherein the CAR comprises an antibody or antibody fragment which includes an anti-IL-1RAP binding domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain comprising at least a stimulatory domain
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignees: ETABLISSEMENT FRANCAIS DU SANG, INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTA ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE (INSERM), CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE DE BESANCON, UNIVERSITE DE FRANCHE-COMTE
    Inventors: Marina Deschamps, Christophe Ferrand, Fabrice Larosa, Walid Warda
  • Patent number: 12686856
    Abstract: Provided is an oncolytic virus having both improved safety and productivity. Provided are: a conditionally replicating vaccinia virus which lacks the functions of a vaccinia virus growth factor (VGF), an extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activation protein, and a ribonucleotide reductase (RNR), is not replicated in a normal cell, is selectively replicable in a proliferative cell, and has improved safety; and a conditionally replicating vaccinia virus which lacks the functions of a VGF, an ERK activation protein, and an RNR, is not replicated in a normal cell, is selectively replicable in a proliferative cell, and has improved safety and productivity, and in which a gene encoding an extracellular enveloped virus (EEV)-related protein is substituted with a gene corresponding to another vaccinia virus strain having a high EEV-producing ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: KM BIOLOGICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Toshio Murakami, Go Okita, Yui Kamizuru
  • Patent number: 12637664
    Abstract: The application provides fusion proteins comprising an adeno-associated virus (AAV)-binding polypeptide and a polypeptide having phase behavior. Furthermore, the application provides purification matrices comprising these AAV-binding polypeptides, and methods of using the same for purifying AAV particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignees: Donaldson Company, Inc., Duke University
    Inventors: Kelli M. Luginbuhl, Michael Dzuricky, Zachary Elmore, Aravind Asokan
  • Patent number: 12617840
    Abstract: The present invention is a hybridoma cell line for secreting monoclonal antibody against rabies virus M protein and its application, relates to the field of biotechnology. A classification of the hybridoma cell line is named as hybridoma cell line 4A1, and the hybridoma cell line was deposited on Apr. 1, 2019 in the China Center for Type Culture Collection, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, with a deposit number CCTCC NO: C201947. The monoclonal antibody prepared by the hybridoma cell line has high titer, good specificity and excellent biological characteristics. The present invention identifies the variant antigen epitope recognized by the RABV M protein, the hybridoma cell line can be used to distinguish Flury strain and other RABV strains, prepare kit for detecting rabies virus RABV, detect RABV infection and differential diagnosis vaccine Flury strain and other RABV strains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jiyong Zhou, Min Liao, Yan Yan, Boli Hu, Jinyan Gu, Xiaojuan Zheng, Weiren Dong, Yulan Jin
  • Patent number: 12606831
    Abstract: A method for producing ?? T cells modified by a chimeric antigen receptor, comprising: transfecting K562 cells with shFPPS targeted to FPP synthase by means of a lentiviral vector, such that the expression of FPPS in the K562 cells is lowered and a K562-shFPPS cell line with reduced FPPS expression is constructed; adding the K562-shFPPS cell line into a ?? T cell culture system for co-culturing with the ?? T cells, wherein it is found that the K562-shFPPS cell line can facilitate in vitro differentiation and proliferation of the ?? T cells; and adding a CAR-expressing lentiviral vector to the ?? T cell culture system comprising the cell line for co-culturing, wherein it is found that the K562-shFPPS cell line can further effectively improve the transfection rate of CAR genes. The provided solution effectively overcomes the technical challenge of the large-scale production of CAR-?? T cells, and has a good application prospect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Hebei Senlang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jianqiang Li, Qinglong Wang, Lin Wang
  • Patent number: 12590961
    Abstract: Quantum dots conjugated to SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein receptor binding domain (RBD) interact with gold nanoparticles bound to angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and thus undergo energy transfer. This energy transfer indicates RBD/ACE binding and can be used to assay for inhibitors thereof. Moreover, these labeled quantum dots were found to undergo endocytosis in cells expressing ACE2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Eunkeu Oh, Kimihiro Susumu, Mason A. Wolak, Kirill Gorshkov
  • Patent number: 12558415
    Abstract: Waning immunity induced by first-generation Spike-alone-based COVID-19 has failed to prevent immune escape by many variants of concern (VOCs) that emerged from 2020 to 2024, resulting in a prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, a next-generation Coronavirus (CoV) vaccine incorporating highly conserved non-Spike SARS-CoV-2 antigens is described herein. Conserved non-Spike T cell antigens in combination with a Spike antigen encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles: (i) Induced high frequencies of lung-resident antigen-specific CXCR5+CD4+ T follicular helper cells, GzmB+CD4+ and GzmB+CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, and CD69+IFN-?+TNF?+CD4+ and CD69+IFN-?+TNF?+CD8+ effector T cells; and (ii) Reduced viral load and COVID-19-like symptoms caused by various VOCs. The combined antigen/LNP-based pan-CoV vaccine could be rapidly adapted for clinical use to confer broader cross-protective immunity against emerging highly mutated and pathogenic VOCs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: Lbachir BenMohamed
  • Patent number: 12527867
    Abstract: The present application describes uses for Pertuzumab, a first-in-class HER2 dimerization inhibitor. In particular, the application describes methods for extending progression free survival in a HER2-positive breast cancer patient population; and combining two HER2 antibodies to treat HER2-positive cancer without increasing cardiac toxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2026
    Assignee: Genentech, Inc.
    Inventors: Graham A. Ross, Jayantha Ratnayake
  • Patent number: 12486326
    Abstract: The disclosure provides antibody molecules that bind to TCR V? regions and multispecific molecules comprising said antibody molecules. Additionally, disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the same, methods of producing the aforesaid molecules, pharmaceutical compositions comprising aforesaid molecules, and methods of treating a cancer using the aforesaid molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Seng-Lai Tan, Brian Edward Vash, Jonathan Hsu, Dilini Charmain Gunasekera, Sangeetha Sagar Palakurthi, Andreas Loew, Madan Katragadda, Peter Marek, Gurkan Guntas
  • Patent number: 12473373
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to antibodies that bind to CD3, including multispecific antibodies e.g. for activating T cells. In addition, the present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding such antibodies, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further relates to methods for producing the antibodies, and to methods of using them in the treatment of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Freimoser-Grundschober, Thomas Hofer, Ralf Hosse, Ekkehard Moessner, Valeria G. Nicolini, Pablo UmaƱa, Inja Waldhauer, Wolfgang Richter, Alexander Knaupp, Halina Trochanowska
  • Patent number: 12447195
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to engineered SIRP? variants, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: FBD Biologics Limited
    Inventors: Jiin-Tarng Wang, Han-Fang Teng, Pan-Hsien Kuo, Chi-Ling Tseng, Zong Sean Juo
  • Patent number: 12378325
    Abstract: The invention relates to multispecific antibody constructs comprising Fab fragments having mutations at the interface of the CHI and CL domains, said mutations preventing heavy chain/light chain mispairing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignees: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Universite de Lausanne
    Inventors: Jean Kadouche, Jean-Pierre Mach, Olivier Michielin, Vincent Zoete, Justyna Iwaszkiewicz, Martine Cerutti, Sylvie Choblet, Josee Golay
  • Patent number: 12343394
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibody sequences found in antibodies that bind to human CD38. In particular, the present disclosure provides sequences of anti-human CD38 antibodies. Antibodies and antigen-binding portions thereof including such sequences present features compatible with pharmaceutical manufacturing and development can be provided as fully human antibodies (e.g., fully human monoclonal antibodies or antigen-binding fragments) that can be useful for medical methods and compositions, in particular for treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: BLACK BELT THERAPEUTICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Pascal Merchiers, Anne Goubier, Kevin Moulder, Nina Eissler, Josephine Salimu, Simone Filosto, Beatriz Goyenechea Corzo, Hemanta Baruah, Bianka Prinz
  • Patent number: 12338291
    Abstract: Humanized antibody molecules that specifically bind to CD138 are disclosed. The humanized antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent, and/or diagnose disorders, such as multiple myeloma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: VISTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Bharat Chaganty, Boopathy Ramakrishnan, Hedy Adari-Hall, Karthik Viswanathan, James R. Myette, Zachary Shriver, Andrew M. Wollacott
  • Patent number: 12331130
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antibodies binding to tumor discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) and the uses of the antibodies in detecting and treating cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ningyan Zhang, Zhiqiang An, Hui Deng, Xiujie Sun, Rong Li
  • Patent number: 12281168
    Abstract: Provided is a binding molecule specific for LIF and use thereof. Specifically, provided is an isolated antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof that binds to LIF and inhibits the activity of LIF. Also provided are uses of the isolated antibody or the antigen-binding fragment thereof in treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: JACOBIO PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Qinghao Liu, Jun Tao, Wenlai Zhou, Shanshan He, Haiyan Yang, Hongling Wang, Guiqun Yang
  • Patent number: 12269881
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins specifically binding melanoma associated antigen A (MAGE-A) protein-derived antigens. The invention in particular provides antigen binding proteins which specifically bind to the MAGE-A antigenic peptide comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 in a complex with a major histocombatibility (MHC) protein. The antigen binding proteins of the invention contain, in particular, the complementary determining regions (CDRs) of novel engineered T cell receptors (TCRs) that specifically bind to said MAGE-A peptide/MHC complex. The antigen binding proteins of the invention are of use for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of MAGE-A expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins of the invention, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Meike Hutt, Felix Unverdorben, Sebastian Bunk, Dominik Maurer, Martin Hofmann, Gabriele Pszolla, Sara Yousef, Claudia Wagner, Frank Schwoebel, Heiko Schuster