Patents by Inventor Alain Beck

Alain Beck has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8808999
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of identifying IGF-IR modulators and hybrid-R modulators comprising contacting IGF-IR with a humanized anti-IGF-IR antibody and contacting hybrid-R with a humanized anti-hybrid-R antibody, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20130303734
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel humanized antibodies able to inhibit tumor growth, as well as the amino and nucleic acid sequences coding for such antibodies. From one aspect, the disclosure relates to novel anti-JAM-A homogeneous humanized antibodies able to inhibit tumor growth. The disclosure also comprises the use of such antibodies as a drug for the preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers, as well as compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with other anticancer compounds. The disclosure also relates to a method for the preparation of such novel humanized antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Jean-François Haeuw, Cédric Bes, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20120208721
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of identifying IGF-IR modulators and hybrid-R modulators comprising contacting IGF-IR with a humanized anti-IGF-IR antibody and contacting hybrid-R with a humanized anti-hybrid-R antibody, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane GOETSCH, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Patent number: 8168410
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-François Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Patent number: 8101180
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR) and/or the insulin/IGF-I hybrid receptor (hybrid-R) and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20110183376
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Liliane GOETSCH, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-François Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Patent number: 7914784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-François Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20110014122
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR) and/or the insulin/IGF-I hybrid receptor (hybrid-R) and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane GOETSCH, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20090181042
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and more particularly to the identification of novel antigens which are useful in particular for the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of conditions caused by this virus. The present invention relates to methods of generating and/or increasing an immunogenic response directed against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, including subgroups A and B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Nathalie Corvaia, Thien Ngoc Nguyen, Alain Beck, Helene Plotnicky
  • Patent number: 7553485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR) and/or the insulin/IGF-I hybrid receptor (hybrid-R) and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Patent number: 7524627
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and more particularly to the identification of novel antigens which are useful in particular for the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of conditions caused by this virus. The present invention relates to methods of generating and/or increasing an immunogenic response directed against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, including subgroups A and B.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Nathalie Corvaia, Thien Ngoc Nguyen, Alain Beck, Hélène Plotnicky
  • Publication number: 20090036367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and more particularly to the identification of novel antigens which are useful in particular for the therapeutic and prophylactic treatment of conditions caused by this virus. The present invention relates to methods of generating and/or increasing an immunogenic response directed against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, including subgroups A and B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Nathalie Corvaia, Thien Nguyen Ngoc, Alain Beck, Helene Plotnicky
  • Publication number: 20080286198
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20080063639
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the prevention or for the treatment of psoriasis comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an isolated antibody, or one of its functional fragments, capable of binding to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR. The present invention is also directed to said method wherein a second compound selected from the compounds capable of specifically inhibiting the attachment of the EGF to the human epidermal growth factor receptor EGFR, such as an isolated anti-EGFR antibody, or a functional fragment thereof, is administered to the patient in addition to the anti-IGR-IR antibody.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: PIERRE FABRE MEDICAMENT
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Alain Beck, Yann Duflos
  • Patent number: 7309494
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel immunogenic peptides derived from the RSV G protein of the sub-group A or B comprising at least: a first peptide derived from the BRSV G protein of sub-group A or B including at least in position 173, 176, 182 and 186 a cysteine and whereof the C-terminal end includes at most the amino acid in position 192; and a second peptide derived from the RSV protein of sub-group A or B, said second peptide being located downstream of said first protein, so that the immunogenic peptide produced has a disulphide bond linking residues 173 and 186 and a second disulphide bond linking residues 176 and 182.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Nathalie Corvaia, Thien Nguyen Ngoc, Alain Beck, Hélène Plotnicky
  • Patent number: 7241444
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-François Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Patent number: 7033591
    Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a membrane fraction of gram-negative bacteria, in particular Klebsiella pnemoniae for preparing a pharmaceutical composition that is immunostimulant and/or capable of inducing an antitumoral immune response, designed in particular for treating and preventing cancers. The invention further comprises methods for preparing said membrane factions and pharmaceutical compositions containing them, in particular combined with anticancer compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Pierre Fabre Medicament
    Inventors: Christine Libon, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Beck, Jean-Yves Bonnefoy
  • Publication number: 20050249730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor (IGF-IR) and/or the insulin/IGF-I hybrid receptor (hybrid-R) and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR and/or hybrid-R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Olivier Leger, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20050084906
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antibodies capable of binding specifically to the human insulin-like growth factor I receptor IGF-IR and/or capable of specifically inhibiting the tyrosine kinase activity of said IGF-IR receptor, especially monoclonal antibodies of murine, chimeric and humanized origin, as well as the amino acid and nucleic acid sequences coding for these antibodies. The invention likewise comprises the use of these antibodies as a medicament for the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of cancers overexpressing IGF-IR or any pathology connected with the overexpression of said receptor as well as in processes or kits for diagnosis of illnesses connected with the overexpression of the IGF-IR receptor. The invention finally comprises products and/or compositions comprising such antibodies in combination with anti-EGFR antibodies and/or compounds and/or anti-cancer agents or agents conjugated with toxins and their use for the prevention and/or the treatment of certain cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Liliane Goetsch, Nathalie Corvaia, Olivier Leger, Alain Duflos, Jean-Francois Haeuw, Alain Beck
  • Publication number: 20040175395
    Abstract: The invention concerns novel immunogenic peptides derived from the RSV G protein of the sub-group A or B comprising at least: a first peptide derived from the BRSV G protein of sub-group A or B including at least in position 173, 176, 182 and 186 a cysteine and whereof the C-terminal end includes at most the amino acid in position 192; and a second peptide derived from the RSV protein of sub-group A or B, said second peptide being located downstream of said first protein, so that the immunogenic peptide produced has a disulphide bond linking residues 173 and 186 and a second disulphide bond linking residues 176 and 182.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Nathalie Corvaia, Thien Nyugen Ngoc, Alain Beck, Helene Plotnicky