Patents by Inventor Bart De Strooper

Bart De Strooper 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: 11346848
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of neurodegenerative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a screening assay to produce compounds stabilizing the gamma-secretase enzyme substrate complex, thereby increasing gamma-secretase processivity while attenuating the release of longer A? peptides. More specifically, gamma-secretase stabilizing compounds increase thermostability of the enzyme/substrate complexes acting in the sequential ?-secretase processing of APP, to result in reduced amyloidogenic A? production, thereby preventing Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, KU Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Lucia Chávez Gutiérrez, Maria Szaruga
  • Patent number: 10829528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of disorders of the central nervous system, in particular neurological and psychiatric disorders, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to the finding that soluble amyloid precursor protein a (sAPP?) presents a particular binding site, which allows for binding to the GABABR1a receptor, thereby causing an agonistic effect through specific binding to Sushi domain 1 of GABABR1a. As a result, the frequencies of excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic currents are reduced. Accordingly, the invention provides compounds able to interfere with the association of sAPP? with Sushi domain 1 of GABABR1a and as such with selective impairment of GABABR1sa beneficial in neurological and psychiatric disorders. The invention as well provides methods and (high content) screening assays for the production of said compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U.Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Joris De Wit, Heather Rice, Bart De Strooper
  • Publication number: 20190339292
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of neurodegenerative diseases. More specifically, the present invention relates to a screening assay to produce compounds stabilizing the gamma-secretase enzyme substrate complex, thereby increasing gamma-secretase processivity while attenuating the release of longer A? peptides. More specifically, gamma-secretase stabilizing compounds increase thermostability of the enzyme/substrate complexes acting in the sequential ?-secretase processing of APP, to result in reduced amyloidogenic A? production, thereby preventing Alzheimer disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Bart DE STROOPER, Lucia CHÁVEZ GUTIÉRREZ, Maria SZARUGA
  • Patent number: 10377834
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignees: VIB VZW, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN. K.U. LEUVEN R&D, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Publication number: 20190225662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of disorders of the central nervous system, in particular neurological and psychiatric disorders, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to the finding that soluble amyloid precursor protein ? (sAPP?) presents a particular binding site, which allows for binding to the GABABR1a receptor, thereby causing an agonistic effect through specific binding to Sushi domain 1 of GABABR1a. As a result, the frequencies of excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic currents are reduced. Accordingly, the invention provides compounds able to interfere with the association of sAPP? with Sushi domain 1 of GABABR1a and as such with selective impairment of GABABR1a beneficial in neurological and psychiatric disorders. The invention as well provides methods and (high content) screening assays for the production of said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicants: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U.Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Joris DE WIT, Heather RICE, Bart DE STROOPER
  • Publication number: 20180230232
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Patent number: 9908943
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: VIB VZW, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U. LEUVEN R&D, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Patent number: 9879233
    Abstract: The present application relates to the field of Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly sporadic PD or PD associated with mutations in the mitochondrial kinase PINK1. A new substrate for this kinase, NdufA10, is identified herein. In Parkinson's disease, this protein is dephosphorylated, which is linked to a loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. It is shown that restoring or mimicking phosphorylation of NdufA10 restores the phenotypic defects associated with Parkinson's disease and is thus a new therapeutic paradigm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignees: VIB VZW, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Patrik Verstreken, Vanessa Morais Epifânio
  • Publication number: 20160237166
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicants: VIB VZW, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U. LEUVEN R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Publication number: 20150299672
    Abstract: The present application relates to the field of Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly sporadic PD or PD associated with mutations in the mitochondrial kinase PINK1. A new substrate for this kinase, NdufA10, is identified herein. In Parkinson's disease, this protein is dephosphorylated, which is linked to a loss of mitochondrial membrane potential. It is shown that restoring or mimicking phosphorylation of NdufA10 restores the phenotypic defects associated with Parkinson's disease and is thus a new therapeutic paradigm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicants: KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U.LEUVEN R&D, VIB VZW
    Inventors: Bart DE STROOPER, Patrik VERSTREKEN, Vanessa MORAIS EPIFÂNIO
  • Publication number: 20150301068
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an extracellular target for Alzheimer's disease selected from the tetraspanin web family. The disclosure also provides diagnostic methods for the use as a target for detection of Alzheimer's disease in a subject. In addition, screening methods are provided for selecting compounds that bind or down-regulate the expression of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Bart DE STROOPER, Francesc GUIX
  • Publication number: 20150071940
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicants: VIB VZW, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U. LEUVEN R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Patent number: 8956614
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, the invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1 and methods producing these antibodies. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U.Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Lujia Zhou, Wim Annaert
  • Patent number: 8790887
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of disorders of the peripheral or central nervous system, in particular, Alzheimer's disease, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the invention relates to ARF6 and/or ARF6 effector proteins as new targets in Alzheimer's disease, and based thereon, screening methods for compounds that reduce amyloid beta peptide formation in mammalian cells by affecting ARF6-mediated endosomal sorting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U. Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Wim Annaert, Ragna Sannerud, Katrijn Coen, Bart De Strooper
  • Patent number: 8580493
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of disorders of the peripheral or central nervous system, in particular, Alzheimer's disease, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the invention relates to the screening of compounds that modulate GPR3 activity and/or beta-arrestin signaling in a mammalian cell and, in particular, compounds that reduce the formation of amyloid beta peptides. The invention also relates to inhibiting agents targeting beta-arrestin signaling and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in therapeutic applications of those disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U. Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Amantha Thathiah
  • Patent number: 8568717
    Abstract: Described are single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, described are single variable-domain antibodies derived from camelids that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U. Leuven R&D, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans
  • Publication number: 20120276076
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of disorders of the peripheral or central nervous system, in particular, Alzheimer's disease, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the invention relates to ARF6 and/or ARF6 effector proteins as new targets in Alzheimer's disease, and based thereon, screening methods for compounds that reduce amyloid beta peptide formation in mammalian cells by affecting ARF6-mediated endosomal sorting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U.LEUVEN R&D, VIB VZW
    Inventors: Wim Annaert, Ragna Sannerud, Katrijn Coen, Bart De Strooper
  • Publication number: 20120237526
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, the invention provides monoclonal antibodies that bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1 and methods producing these antibodies. The antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1-specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: VIB VZW, KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U.LEUVEN R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Lujia Zhou, Wim Annaert
  • Publication number: 20120136045
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of disorders of the peripheral or central nervous system, in particular, Alzheimer's disease, and the prevention and/or treatment thereof. In particular, the invention relates to the screening of compounds that modulate GPR3 activity and/or beta-arrestin signaling in a mammalian cell and, in particular, compounds that reduce the formation of amyloid beta peptides. The invention also relates to inhibiting agents targeting beta-arrestin signaling and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in therapeutic applications of those disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicants: VIB VZW, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, K.U. Leuven R&D
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Amantha Thathiah
  • Publication number: 20110091446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to single domain antibodies with a specificity for BACE1. More specifically, the invention provides single variable domain antibodies derived from camelids which bind to BACE1 and are capable of inhibiting the activity of BACE1. Said antibodies can be used for research and medical applications. Specific applications include the use of BACE1 specific antibodies for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicants: KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN, K.U. LEUVEN R&D, VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL
    Inventors: Bart De Strooper, Els Marjaux, Lujia Zhou, Serge Muyldermans