Patents by Inventor Ann Brige

Ann Brige 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: 12662550
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains, in particular immunoglobulin single variable domains directed against von Willebrand Factor (vWF). The invention provides formulations which are stable upon storage for prolonged periods of time and over a broad range of temperatures. The formulations of the invention ensure a high stability of the polypeptide, allowing multiple freeze-thaw cycles without chemical or physical deterioration, and provide stability in relation to mechanical stress, such as shake, shear or stir stress. They are suitable for pharmaceutical and diagnostic preparations and compatible with pharmaceutically acceptable diluents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Ablynx NV
    Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
  • Patent number: 12522652
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of immunoglobulin single variable domains. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of producing immunoglobulin single variable domains in which the proportion of carbamylated variants is strongly reduced or absent and to improved immunoglobulin single variable domains obtainable by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
  • Publication number: 20240301049
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel type of drug for treating a subject suffering from an inflammatory and/or autoimmune disease, and specifically rheumatoid arthritis. Specifically, the disclosure provides polypeptides comprising at least three immunoglobulin single variable domains (ISVDs), characterized in that at least one ISVD binds to TNF-? and at least two ISVDs bind to IL-6. The present disclosure also provides nucleic acids, vectors and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicants: Ablynx N.V., Sanofi
    Inventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Christian Asbrand, Nadine Biesemann, Ann Brige, Sigrid Cornelis, Karen Heyninck, Eric Lorent, Shanna Van Zwam
  • Patent number: 10919954
    Abstract: In a broad aspect the present invention generally relates to novel dimer-complexes (herein called “non-fused-dimers” or NFDs) comprising single variable domains, methods of making these complexes and uses thereof. These non-covalently bound dimer-complexes consist of two identical monomers that each comprises of one or more single variable domains (homodimers) or of two different monomers that each comprises on or more single variable domains (heterodimers). The subject NFDs have typically altered e.g. improved binding characteristics over their monomeric counterpart. The NFDs of the invention may further be engineered through linkage by a flexible peptide or cysteines in order to improve the stability. This invention also describes conditions under which such NFDs are formed and conditions under which the formation of such dimers can be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
  • Publication number: 20200392214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of immunoglobulin single variable domains. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of producing immunoglobulin single variable domains in which the proportion of carbamylated variants is strongly reduced or absent and to improved immunoglobulin single variable domains obtainable by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
  • Publication number: 20200392512
    Abstract: The invention provides improved nucleotide sequences and nucleic acids that encode glycine serine linkers and that use an excess of GGA, GGG, and GGT/GGU codons to encode the glycine residues. The invention further relates to nucleotide sequences and nucleic acids that encode (fusion) proteins and polypeptides comprising glycine serine linkers, which nucleotide sequences and nucleic acids comprise such improved nucleotide sequences and nucleic acids of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Veronique De Brabandere, Ann Brige, Patrick Stanssens, Pieter-Jan De Bock, Tom Merchiers, Antonin De Fougerolles
  • Publication number: 20200062834
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the manufacture of immunoglobulin single variable domains. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of producing immunoglobulin single variable domains in which the proportion of carbamylated variants is strongly reduced or absent and to improved immunoglobulin single variable domains obtainable by methods of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
  • Publication number: 20190010249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains, in particular immunoglobulin single variable domains directed against von Willebrand Factor (vWF). The invention provides formulations which are stable upon storage for prolonged periods of time and over a broad range of temperatures. The formulations of the invention ensure a high stability of the polypeptide, allowing multiple freeze-thaw cycles without chemical or physical deterioration, and provide stability in relation to mechanical stress, such as shake, shear or stir stress. They are suitable for pharmaceutical and diagnostic preparations and compatible with pharmaceutically acceptable diluents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: YVES MEYVIS, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
  • Publication number: 20180362617
    Abstract: In a broad aspect the present invention generally relates to novel dimer-complexes (herein called “non-fused-dimers” or NFDs) comprising single variable domains, methods of making these complexes and uses thereof. These non-covalently bound dimer-complexes consist of two identical monomers that each comprises of one or more single variable domains (homodimers) or of two different monomers that each comprises on or more single variable domains (heterodimers). The subject NFDs have typically altered e.g. improved binding characteristics over their monomeric counterpart. The NFDs of the invention may further be engineered through linkage by a flexible peptide or cysteines in order to improve the stability. This invention also describes conditions under which such NFDs are formed and conditions under which the formation of such dimers can be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: ANN BRIGE, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
  • Patent number: 10035862
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains, in particular immunoglobulin single variable domains directed against von Willebrand Factor (vWF). The invention provides formulations which are stable upon storage for prolonged periods of time and over a broad range of temperatures. The formulations of the invention ensure a high stability of the polypeptide, allowing multiple freeze-thaw cycles without chemical or physical deterioration, and provide stability in relation to mechanical stress, such as shake, shear or stir stress. They are suitable for pharmaceutical and diagnostic preparations and compatible with pharmaceutically acceptable diluents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
  • Patent number: 10005830
    Abstract: In a broad aspect the present invention generally relates to novel dimer-complexes (herein called “non-fused-dimers” or NFDs) comprising single variable domains, methods of making these complexes and uses thereof. These non-covalently bound dimer-complexes consist of two identical monomers that each comprises of one or more single variable domains (homodimers) or of two different monomers that each comprises on or more single variable domains (heterodimers). The subject NFDs have typically altered e.g. improved binding characteristics over their monomelic counterpart. The NFDs of the invention may further be engineered through linkage by a flexible peptide or cysteines in order to improve the stability. This invention also describes conditions under which such NFDs are formed and conditions under which the formation of such dimers can be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
  • Patent number: 9884117
    Abstract: Stable formulations are provided that contain immunoglobulin single variable domains at a high concentration. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation and suitable for subcutaneous administration. The formulations can be transported and stored under various stress conditions. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formulations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
  • Publication number: 20160279242
    Abstract: Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formulations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: ANN BRIGE, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
  • Publication number: 20160090424
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains, in particular immunoglobulin single variable domains directed against von Willebrand Factor (vWF). The invention provides formulations which are stable upon storage for prolonged periods of time and over a broad range of temperatures. The formulations of the invention ensure a high stability of the polypeptide, allowing multiple freeze-thaw cycles without chemical or physical deterioration, and provide stability in relation to mechanical stress, such as shake, shear or stir stress. They are suitable for pharmaceutical and diagnostic preparations and compatible with pharmaceutically acceptable diluents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
  • Patent number: 9265834
    Abstract: Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Lauwereys
  • Publication number: 20140178383
    Abstract: Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from Tween 80, Tween 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formulations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Lauwereys
  • Publication number: 20130261288
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an improved method for the manufacture of immunoglobulin single variable domains. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a method of producing immunoglobulin single variable domains in which the proportion of carbamylated variants is strongly reduced or absent and to improved immunoglobulin single variable domains obtainable by methods of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: ABLYNX N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
  • Publication number: 20120244158
    Abstract: Formulations are provided that contain single variable domains with a good solubility and good stability under different storage, transportation and stress conditions. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation. The formulation comprises an aqueous carrier with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0, a buffer selected from the group consisting of histidine pH 6.0-6.5, hepes pH 7.0-8.0, MES pH 6.0, succinate pH 6.0-6.5 and acetate pH 5.5-6.0; an excipient; and/or a surfactant selected from Tween 80, Tween 20 and poloxamers. The formulation is further characterized that it has an inorganic salt concentration of 150 mM or lower. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formuSations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Veronique De Brabandere
  • Publication number: 20120225072
    Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Ann Brige
  • Publication number: 20120201812
    Abstract: Stable formulations are provided that contain immunoglobulin single variable domains at a high concentration. The formulations are useful as pharmaceutical formulation and suitable for subcutaneous administration. The formulations can be transported and stored under various stress conditions. The invention further relates to containers and pharmaceutical units comprising such formulations and to methods for preparing and prophylactic and therapeutic uses of the formulations and pharmaceutical units of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: Ablynx N.V.
    Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys