Patents Examined by Misook Yu
  • Patent number: 12686707
    Abstract: The disclosure provides chimeric antigen receptors and antibodies that comprise antigen-binding domains that specifically bind human STEAP2, nucleotides that encode the same, cells comprising the same, and methods of using the same in the treatment of cancer (e.g., prostate cancer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2026
    Assignee: MEDIMMUNE, LLC
    Inventors: Emily Bosco, Dewald Van Dyk, Gordon Moody, Christine Fazenbaker, Chien-Ying Chang
  • Patent number: 12668631
    Abstract: Disclosed are a CD3-targeting antibody, a bispecific antibody and the use thereof. The CD3-targeting antibody comprises a light chain variable region (VL) and a heavy chain variable region (VH). The VL has the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 56 or a mutation thereof. The VH has mutations on the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 42, and the mutations occur at one or more of the sites of amino acid residues selected from positions 30, 73, 76, 78, 93 and 94. The bispecific antibody comprises a first protein functional region and a second protein functional region, wherein the first protein functional region comprises the CD3-targeting antibody as described above. The CD3-targeting antibody reduces the toxicity caused by cytokine release syndrome, and the bispecific antibody prepared therefrom is stable and has the ability to bind to T cells, and also reduces the difficulty of producing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignee: HARBOUR BIOMED (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yun He, Lei Shi
  • Patent number: 12661401
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides orthogonal chimeric cytokine receptor/orthogonal cytokine pairs and compositions and methods for modified immune cells or precursors thereof (e.g., modified T cells) comprising an orthogonal chimeric cytokine receptor (e.g., an oIL2R-IL9R chimeric receptor) and a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) or a T cell receptor (TCR). The present disclosure further provides an oncolytic adenoviral vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an orthogonal cytokine (e.g., oIL2), as well as methods of using the modified cells and the vector for treating cancer in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignees: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Mikko Siurala, Carl H. June, Avery Posey, Antoni Ribas, Anusha Kalbasi
  • Patent number: 12662526
    Abstract: The disclosure provides anti-DENV antibodies having a cross-reactivity to ZIKV and methods of making and using the same. The anti-DENV antibodies have uses that include treating or preventing ZIKV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignees: Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Agency for Science, Technology & Research
    Inventors: Katja Fink, Cheng-I Wang, Lisa Fong Poh Ng, Laurent Renia, Zenjiro Sampei, Xing'er Christine Koo
  • Patent number: 12662531
    Abstract: Provided are a CLDN18.2-combined antibody and an unfucosylated form thereof. Further provided are a preparation method for the antibody, a conjugate, and a composition containing the antibody, and use thereof in the treatment of a disease such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: FUTUREGEN BIOPHARMACEUTICAL (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhaoyu Jin, Yun Li, Feng Li, Naifan Huo, Xiumei Jin, Li Ren, Zhexian Yan
  • Patent number: 12655199
    Abstract: Provided is an antibody that recognizes a tight junction protein 18.2, a preparation method therefor, and a use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: Keymed Biosciences Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Gang Xu, Bo Chen, Ying Wang
  • Patent number: 12655217
    Abstract: This invention relates to bispecific binding molecules that bind to ROR1 and CD3, and methods of using them to treat diseases and conditions such as cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: VelosBio Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffry D. Watkins, Katti Jessen, Mira Ko, Brian Lannutti, Thanh-Trang Vo, J. Monty Watkins
  • Patent number: 12643947
    Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, antibodies (e.g., humanized antibodies, monoclonal antibodies), antibody fragments (e.g., scFvs) and antibody compositions (e.g., chimeric antigen receptors, bispecific antibodies), which bind human tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 2 (ROR2) with high efficiency and specificity. The antibodies and antibody compositions provided herein include novel light and heavy chain domain CDRs and framework regions and are, inter alia, useful for diagnosing and treating cancer and other ROR2-related diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2026
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Thomas J. Kipps, George F. Widhopf, II
  • Patent number: 12636354
    Abstract: The invention provides isolated primate cells preferably human cells that comprise a genetically engineered disruption in a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II-related gene, which results in deficiency in MHC class II expression and function. This invention also provides isolated cells further comprising a genetically engineered disruption in a beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) gene, which results in HLA class I/class II deficiency. Also provided are the method of using the cells for transplantation and treating a disease condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON THROUGH ITS CENTER FOR COMMERCIALIZATION
    Inventors: David W. Russell, Roli K. Hirata
  • Patent number: 12630619
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies or antigen-binding portions thereof that specifically bind free immunoglobulin light chains (FLC), polynucleotides and vectors encoding the same, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Some aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods of measuring FLC in a biological sample comprising contacting the sample with the anti-FLC antibody. Some aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods of treating a disease or condition comprising administering the anti-FLC antibody to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK
    Inventors: Avijit Chakrabartty, Yulong Sun, Natalie J. Galant, Kevin C. Hadley, Meghan A. Wing
  • Patent number: 12626784
    Abstract: Provided herein is a consensus molecular subtype (CMS) classifier for colorectal cancer patients. Also provided are methods of using the classifier to identify a clinically beneficial therapeutic regime for each patient as well as methods of treating a patient accordingly Custom Nanostring code sets, which work on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded samples, are provide for use in determining the CMS for a colorectal cancer patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Jeffrey Morris, Scott Kopetz, Dipen Maru, David G. Menter
  • Patent number: 12606620
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-LILRB1 antibody having increased specificity for LILRB1, and to uses thereof. Specifically, an anti-LILRB1 antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, and uses thereof in treating cancer are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoon Aa Choi, Han Byul Kim, Shinyoung Kang, Jung A Kim, Heehang Kim, Minsoon Kim, Junhaeng Cho
  • Patent number: 12607634
    Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions, e.g., kits and microarray, for assessing the immune response in a murine tumor model based on the expression of a gene panel that characterizes tumor immune interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: CROWN BIOSCIENCE (SUZHOU) INC.
    Inventors: Jia Xue, Xiaobo Chen, Sheng Guo, Henry Li
  • Patent number: 12606629
    Abstract: The present invention provides anti-Fzd monoclonal antibodies and related compositions, which may be used in any of a variety of therapeutic methods for the treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: Surrozen Operating, Inc.
    Inventors: Yang Li, Thomas Steven Lopez, I-Chieh Wang, Parthasarathy Sampathkumar
  • Patent number: 12605446
    Abstract: Disclosed are engineered cells comprising chimeric antigen receptors and uses thereof for treating prostate cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2026
    Assignee: The Methodist Hospital
    Inventor: Bin He
  • Patent number: 12600774
    Abstract: Provided is a panel of monoclonal antibodies which specifically bind to CLDN18.2 and do not specifically bind to CLDN18.1, and optionally have an engineered Fc region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhenhua Jia
  • Patent number: 12600766
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of transactive response DNA binding protein with a molecular weight of 43 kDa (TARDB or also TDP-43). The invention relates to TDP-43 specific binding molecules, in particular to anti-TDP-43 antibodies or an antigen-binding fragment or a derivative thereof and uses thereof. The present invention provides means and methods to diagnose, prevent, alleviate and/or treat a disease, disorder and/or abnormality associated with TDP-43 aggregates including but not limited to Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Chronic Traumatic Encelopathy (CTE), and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: AC Immune SA
    Inventors: Tamara Seredenina, Tamar Magdalena Ziehm, Tariq Afroz
  • Patent number: 12600778
    Abstract: Provided are antibodies specific for the heparan sulfate binding site of Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE). Also provided are methods for treating of conditions in which RAGE is involved comprising administration of the antibodies to an individual in need of treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignees: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Ding Xu, Jeffrey Esko, Miaomiao Li
  • Patent number: 12595302
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel CLDN18.2 binding molecule. Also disclosed are a nucleic acid molecule encoding the CLDN18.2 binding molecule, an expression vector and a host cell for expressing the CLDN18.2 binding molecule. Further disclosed are a method for producing the CLDN18.2 binding molecule and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: SANYOU BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yongcong Tan, Guojun Lang, Chao Kong, Chanjuan Liu, Min Deng, Qi Wu, Jing Zhang, Wenhai Zhang, Baoguo Fan
  • Patent number: 12590149
    Abstract: Disclosed is a LAG-3 binding protein, comprising a light chain variable region and/or a heavy chain variable region. The light chain variable region comprises a CDR1 having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 5, a CDR2 having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 6, and/or a CDR3 having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 7. The heavy chain variable region comprises a CDRI having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 8, a CDR2 having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 9, and/or a CDR3 having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 10. Also disclosed are a bispecific antibody targeting LAG-3 and use thereof. The LAG-3 binding protein and bispecific antibody above can effectively block the binding of LAG-3 to MHC II and activate T cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2026
    Assignee: L&L Bio Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China
    Inventor: Jiajian Liu