Patents Examined by Sean E Aeder
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Patent number: 12698330Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fusion protein including an anti-CD3 single domain antibody, an exosomal protein CD63 and an RNA binding protein. The fusion protein of the present disclosure achieves the effect of treating cancer, immunoregulation and activating immune cells through various efficacy experiments.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2025Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignee: CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALInventors: Der-Yang Cho, Shao-Chih Chiu, Shi-Wei Huang, Chih-Ming Pan, Mei-Chih Chen, Yu-Chuan Lin, Yeh Chen, Yi-Wen Chen, Chung-Chun Wu, Kai-Wen Kan
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Patent number: 12692321Abstract: A humanized antibody or antigen binding fragment that binds to the poliovirus receptor (PVR) can be utilized in the preparation of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) to target nucleic acids, peptides and proteins, drugs and radiopharmaceuticals to cancer cells. These antibodies or antigen binding fragments can also be used for checkpoint blockade. The humanized antibody or antigen binding fragment of this invention can also modulate the PVR-DNAM-1 axis in order to upregulate DNAM 1 (CD226) expression on T cells or NK cells. The antibody or antigen binding fragment that bind to PVR can also be incorporated in CAR-T cells or CAR-NK cells. Bispecific antibodies can also be produced by incorporating the anti-CD155 antibodies or antigen binding fragments to engage T cells or NK cells to fight cancers that express CD155.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: TASRIF PHARMACEUTICAL, LLCInventors: Aftab S. Karim, Robert Holgate, Arron Hearn
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Patent number: 12686708Abstract: To allow control over injected genetically engineered cells, it is helpful that the genetically engineered cells express a marker that can be used to detect such cells among a pool of unmodified cells. Some embodiments relate to a marked protein comprising a TCR constant domain and an exogenous amino acid variation that comprises a sequence that is detectable and identifiable within the TCR constant domain. Other embodiments relate to an antibody epitope that is attached to a TCR chain. Both the marked proteins and the antibody epitopes can be used to track genetically engineered cells.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: NEOGENE THERAPEUTICS B.V.Inventors: Carsten Linnemann, Thomas Kuilman, Gavin M. Bendle, Jeroen W.J. van Heijst, Xiangjun Kong, Loek Josephus Eggermont
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Patent number: 12685734Abstract: In aspects, the present disclosure provides a method of treating or preventing a uterine fibroid in a female mammal, the method comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of administering to the female mammal an effective amount of an agent that modulates an N6-methyladenosine (m6A) regulator.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 21, 2026Assignee: The University of ChicagoInventors: Qiwei Yang, Ayman Al-Hendy
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Patent number: 12678445Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method of treating glioblastoma in a subject comprising administering to the subject a KDM6B inhibitor. In some aspects, the methods are performed in combination with an immunotherapy. Further aspects relate to a composition comprising a KDM6B inhibitor and an immunotherapy.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Sangeeta Goswami, Padmanee Sharma, James Allison
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Patent number: 12673107Abstract: The present invention relates to the branches of Biotechnology and Medicine. It describes the use of therapeutic compositions comprising a compound that blocks epidermal growth factor and an antibody that blocks the PD-1/PD-1 ligand signaling pathway in the treatment of tumors of epithelial origin, particularly those that express the native form for human KRAS protein. In patients with cancer of epithelial origin expressing native KRAS treated with said therapeutic compositions, an increase in their survival was observed.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignees: Innovative Immunotherapy Alliance S.A., Centro de Inmunología MolecularInventors: Tania Crombet Ramos, Circe Mesa Pardillo, Kalet León Monzón, Zaima Mazorra Herrera, Danay Saavedra Hernández, Patricia Lorenzo-Luaces Álvarez, Grace Dy, Mary Reid, Rachel Evans, Jason Muhitch, Kelvin Lee, Alan Hutson, Candace Johnson
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Patent number: 12673085Abstract: The present disclosure provides molecules which modulate cell growth. These molecules include those that bind carbohydrates and may find application in the treatment and/or prevention of cell proliferation and/or differentiation disorders, cancer and/or it's migration and/or spread.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2020Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Assignee: OMIDEON LIMITEDInventors: Graeme Rogers, Helen Connaris
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Patent number: 12669505Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of diagnosing, prognosing and stratifying cancers in a patient, comprising detecting elevated expression of desmoglein-2 (DSG-2) in a sample of the cancer and referencing that level to historic data to determine treatment regimen, stage, and prognosis of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignees: HTD Bio Corp., University of WashingtonInventors: Darrick Carter, Jiho Kim, Andre Lieber
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Patent number: 12667616Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly concentrated, stable pharmaceutical formulation of a pharmaceutically active anti-HER2 antibody, such as e.g. Trastuzumab (HERCEPTIN™), Pertuzumab or T-DM1, or a mixture of such antibody molecules for subcutaneous injection. In particular, the present invention relates to formulations comprising, in addition to a suitable amount of the anti-HER2 antibody, an effective amount of at least one hyaluronidase enzyme as a combined formulation or for use in form of a co-formulation. The formulations comprise additionally at least one buffering agent, such as e.g. a histidine buffer, a stabilizer or a mixture of two or more stabilizers (e.g. a saccharide, such as e.g. ?,?-trehalose dihydrate or sucrose, and optionally methionine as a second stabilizer), a nonionic surfactant and an effective amount of at least one hyaluronidase enzyme. Methods for preparing such formulations and their uses thereof are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2025Date of Patent: June 30, 2026Assignee: Genentech, Inc.Inventors: Michael Adler, Ulla Grauschopf, Hanns-Christian Mahler, Oliver Boris Stauch
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Patent number: 12656350Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and kits for diagnosing and assessing SAGE1-positive disorders, and compositions and methods for treating SAGE1-positive disorders. The present disclosure further provides SAGE1 complexes and methods and composition for inhibiting SAGE1 complexes and treating SAGE1-positive disorders.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2020Date of Patent: June 16, 2026Assignees: SHANGHAI NINTH PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL, SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEInventors: Ming Lei, Wei Deng, Yanjie Zhang, Yang Song, Chao Zheng
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Patent number: 12631644Abstract: The present disclosure provides biomarkers useful as companion diagnostics for detecting glycocalyx-based disease that is amenable to treatment using compounds designed for improving the condition of the glycocalyx and/or reducing inflammation and/or oxidative damage, as well as related compositions, kits, and methods.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: ARTEREZ, INC.Inventor: Josefino B. Tunac
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Patent number: 12629396Abstract: The invention discloses an application of bacteria in preparation of a synergist for an immune checkpoint inhibitor. The bacteria are active bacteria or inactive whole-cell gut microbiota.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2022Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: SUN YAT-SEN UNIVERSITY CANCER CENTERInventors: Ruihua Xu, Xia Zhao
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Patent number: 12617845Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, antibodies capable of binding Structural Maintenance of Chromosome-1 (SMC1). The antibodies provided herein include novel light chain and heavy chain sequences and bind SMC1 (e.g., SMC1A or SMC1B) with high efficiency and specificity. The SMC1 antibodies provided herein including embodiments thereof may be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, for example, as humanized SMC1 antibodies, antibody drug conjugates or they may form part of bispecific antibodies or chimeric antigen receptors.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: CITY OF HOPEInventors: Sushma Yadav, Arthur Riggs, David Horne, John C. Williams
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Patent number: 12613245Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method that involves selecting a subject having a primary tumor and obtaining, from the selected subject, a sample containing exosomes derived from primary tumor cells. The exosomes are isolated from the sample and expression levels of cell migration-inducing and hyaluronan-binding protein (CEMIP) are detected in the isolated exosomes.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: CORNELL UNIVERSITYInventors: David C. Lyden, Goncalo Rodrigues
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Patent number: 12612443Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell which comprises a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and a signal transduction modifying protein, selected from one of the following: (i) a truncated protein which comprises an SH2 domain from a protein which binds a phosphorylated immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM), but lacks a kinase domain; (ii) a truncated protein which comprises an SH2 domain from a protein which binds a phosphorylated immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif (ITIM) but lacks a phosphatase domain; (iii) a fusion protein which comprises (a) an SH2 domain from a protein which binds a phosphorylated immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) or from a protein which binds a phosphorylated immunoreceptor tyrosine-based inhibition motif (ITIM); and (ii) a heterologous domain.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: AUTOLUS LIMITEDInventors: Martin Pulé, Shaun Cordoba, Simon Thomas, Khai Kong
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Patent number: 12612449Abstract: The invention relates to antigen binding sites, antibodies and fragments thereof, as well as compositions, kits and uses thereof for the treatment, attenuation and/or prevention of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1).Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 28, 2026Assignee: The University of MelbourneInventors: Damian Purcell, Behnaz Heydarchi
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Patent number: 12595314Abstract: The present disclosure provides antibodies specific for glypican-3 (GPC3). Nucleic acids that encode one or both of the variable chain polypeptides of an antibody of the present disclosure are also provided, as are cells that include such nucleic acids. Also provided are compositions that include the antibodies of the present disclosure, including in some instances, pharmaceutical compositions. Methods of making and using the antibodies of the present disclosure are also provided. In certain aspects, provided are methods that include administering to an individual having a cell proliferative disorder a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody of the present disclosure, where the antibody is administered to the individual to enhance an immune response, e.g., a T cell response, to abnormally proliferating cells of the cell proliferative disorder. The antibodies are useful in various diagnostic, and monitoring applications, which are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: April 7, 2026Assignee: R.P. Scherer Technologies, LLCInventors: David Rabuka, Penelope M. Drake, Yun Cheol Kim, Robyn M. Barfield, Maxine Bauzon
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Patent number: 12590156Abstract: The present invention relates to: a composition for delivering a viral antigen-derived CD8+ T cell antigen epitope or a peptide comprising same to the cytoplasm of a target cell to thereby present the epitope or peptide to major histocompatibility complex class I (MAC-1), which is an antigen-presenting molecule on the cell surface; a composition comprising same; and a use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 31, 2026Assignee: AJOU UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Yong Sung Kim, Jeong-Ah Kim, Keunok Jung, Seyoung Lee, Min-Jeong Son
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Patent number: 12583917Abstract: Provided are various embodiments relating to anti-IL17A antibodies and IL17Ra ECD polypeptides that bind to IL17A. In various embodiments, such anti-IL17A antibodies or IL17Ra ECD polypeptides can be used in methods to treat IL17-induced conditions in subjects, such as humans or companion animals, such as canines, felines, and equines. Also provided are various embodiments relating to IgG Fc variant polypeptides having one or more amino acid substitutions for reducing binding to C1q and/or CD16. In some embodiments, the IgG Fc variants and/or polypeptides comprising the IgG Fc variants (e.g., fusion polypeptides comprising the IgG Fc variants and the anti-IL17A antibodies and/or IL17Ra ECD polypeptides described herein) may have reduced complement-mediated immune responses and/or antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2022Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: Elanco US Inc.Inventors: Shyr Jiann Li, Lam Nguyen, Lan Yang, Hangjun Zhan
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Patent number: 12583919Abstract: Provided herein are antibodies that specifically bind LRP6 and method of use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 24, 2026Assignee: ANTLERA THERAPEUTICS INC.Inventors: Sachdev S. Sidhu, Guohua Pan, Nish Patel, Jason Moffat, Stephane Angers, Jarrett Adams, Jagath R. Junutula