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).
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Patent number: 12662550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: Ablynx NVInventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
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Patent number: 12522652Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2019Date of Patent: January 13, 2026Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
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Publication number: 20240301049Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicants: Ablynx N.V., SanofiInventors: Heidi Rommelaere, Christian Asbrand, Nadine Biesemann, Ann Brige, Sigrid Cornelis, Karen Heyninck, Eric Lorent, Shanna Van Zwam
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Patent number: 10919954Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
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Publication number: 20200392214Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
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Publication number: 20200392512Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Veronique De Brabandere, Ann Brige, Patrick Stanssens, Pieter-Jan De Bock, Tom Merchiers, Antonin De Fougerolles
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Publication number: 20200062834Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
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Publication number: 20190010249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: YVES MEYVIS, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
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Publication number: 20180362617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: ANN BRIGE, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
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Patent number: 10035862Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
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Patent number: 10005830Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
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Patent number: 9884117Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
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Publication number: 20160279242Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: ANN BRIGE, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Jozef Lauwereys
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Publication number: 20160090424Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Veronique De Brabandere, Hans Ulrichts, Ann Brige, Filip Callewaert
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Patent number: 9265834Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Lauwereys
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Publication number: 20140178383Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Veronique De Brabandere, Marc Lauwereys
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Publication number: 20130261288Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: ABLYNX N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Bart Walcarius, Yves Meyvis, Mauro Sergi
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Publication number: 20120244158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Veronique De Brabandere
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Publication number: 20120225072Abstract: The present invention relates to stable formulations of polypeptides, e.g. immunoglobulin single variable domains.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Yves Meyvis, Ann Brige
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Publication number: 20120201812Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: Ablynx N.V.Inventors: Ann Brige, Christine Labeur, Marc Jozef Lauwereys