Patents by Inventor Ashique Rafique

Ashique Rafique 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: 8568721
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20130157313
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less, is provided. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8338135
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20120258098
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8192741
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20120135010
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 8183014
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less, is provided. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20120045440
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8092802
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20120003697
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less, is provided. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean STEVENS, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8080248
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Patent number: 8043617
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20100316636
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of preventing or treating rheumatoid arthritis using a fully human antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds human interleukin-6 receptor (hIL-6R). The methods of the present invention may include administration of a second therapeutic agent, such as one or more of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), a glucocorticoid, a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), or a TNF-alpha antagonist, T-cell blocker, anti-CD20 antibody, an IL-1, JAK or IL-17 antagonist, or any combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Allen Radin, Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20100316627
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20100291107
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 7794717
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20100021476
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating one or more diseases or disorders which are improved, inhibited or ameliorated by reducing interleukin-4 (IL-4) activity. The methods of the invention comprise administering to a patient an antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds to a human IL-4 receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 7605237
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antibody fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Diana M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 7582298
    Abstract: A human antibody or an antigen-binding fragment which binds human IL-6 receptor (hIL-6R) with a KD of about 500 pM or less and blocks IL-6 activity with an IC50 of 200 pM or less. In preferred embodiments, the antibody the antibody or antigen-binding fragment binds hIL-6R with an affinity at least 2-fold higher relative to its binding monkey IL-6R.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Eric Smith, Kevin J. Pobursky, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, James P. Fandl, Gang Chen, Margaret Karow
  • Publication number: 20080160035
    Abstract: An isolated human antibody or antibody fragment thereof which binds to human interleukin-4 receptor alpha (hIL-4R?) with an affinity constant (KD) of less than 200 pM, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Sean Stevens, Tammy T. Huang, Joel H. Martin, Jeanette L. Fairhurst, Ashique Rafique, Marcela Torres, Kevin J. Pobursky, Raymond W. Leidich, Joan A. Windsor, Warren R. Mikulka, Dina M. Ahrens, Ergang Shi, Nicholas J. Papadopoulos