Patents by Inventor Ben K. Seon

Ben K. Seon 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).

  • Publication number: 20240101701
    Abstract: Antibody derivatives are provided as binding partners. The binding partners bind to a one or a combination of antigens that include antigens present CD24, CD105 (endoglin), CD79 Beta (CD79b), and an antigen present in a CD3 T cell co-receptor. The antibody derivatives include single chain variable fragments (scFvs), Bi-specific T-cell engagers (BiTEs). Also provided are modified cells that express the binding partners, modified cells that secrete the binding partners, expression vectors that encode the binding partners, and methods of using the binding partners for treatment of a variety of cancers, autoimmune diseases, and modification of immune responses mounted to transplanted organs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Leonid CHERKASSKY, Richard KOYA, Kunle ODUNSI, Ben K. SEON
  • Publication number: 20200165350
    Abstract: Provided are methods that involve administering to an individual in need thereof an immune checkpoint inhibitor and a monoclonal antibody (mAb) or antigen binding fragment thereof, wherein the mAb or the fragment thereof binds with specificity to human endoglin. For cancer patients, the administration results in inhibition of tumor growth and/or inhibition of metastasis, and/or prolongation of the life of the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Ben K. SEON
  • Publication number: 20200087389
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and anti-VEGF agents. Another aspect relates to the use of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and Bevacizumab. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit VEGF induced sprouting. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Charles P. THEUER, Ben K. SEON
  • Publication number: 20180371072
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and anti-VEGF agents. Another aspect relates to the use of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and Bevacizumab. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit VEGF induced sprouting. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Charles P. Theuer, Ben K. Seon
  • Publication number: 20180057602
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and anti-VEGF agents. Another aspect relates to the use of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and Bevacizumab. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit VEGF induced sprouting. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Charles P. Theuer, Ben K. Seon
  • Publication number: 20160222083
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods that relate to prophylaxis and therapy of angiogenesis associated disease and includes novel knockin mice which express novel human/mouse chimeric endoglin, vectors for use in making such mice, and murine embryonic stem cells comprising the novel human/mouse transgene. Also provided are anti-human endoglin monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) which can be used as antiangiogenic agents for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and human angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization. The mAbs do not cross react with murine endoglin. Also provides are methods for using the anti-human endoglin mAbs for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and for angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Ben K. Seon, Hirofumi Toi
  • Patent number: 9315582
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods that relate to prophylaxis and therapy of angiogenesis associated disease and includes novel knockin mice which express novel human/mouse chimeric endoglin, vectors for use in making such mice, and murine embryonic stem cells comprising the novel human/mouse transgene. Also provided are anti-human endoglin monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) which can be used as antiangiogenic agents for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and human angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization. The mAbs do not cross react with murine endoglin. Also provides are methods for using the anti-human endoglin mAbs for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and for angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben K. Seon, Hirofumi Toi
  • Publication number: 20140044724
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods that relate to prophylaxis and therapy of angiogenesis associated disease and includes novel knockin mice which express novel human/mouse chimeric endoglin, vectors for use in making such mice, and murine embryonic stem cells comprising the novel human/mouse transgene. Also provided are anti-human endoglin monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) which can be used as antiangiogenic agents for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and human angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization. The mAbs do not cross react with murine endoglin. Also provides are methods for using the anti-human endoglin mAbs for prophylaxis or therapy of human tumor angiogenesis and for angiogenesis-associated diseases having excessive vascularization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: HEALTH RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Ben K. Seon, Hirofumi Toi
  • Publication number: 20120244147
    Abstract: The present application relates to compositions of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and anti-VEGF agents. Another aspect relates to the use of chimeric anti-endoglin antibodies and Bevacizumab. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit VEGF induced sprouting. Another aspect relates to the use of the compositions to inhibit angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Charles P. Theuer, Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 7691374
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents for therapy of cancer including tumors and other angiogenesis-associated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The method comprises the steps of administering to an individual in need of treatment, a combination of an anti-endoglin antibody and a chemotherapeutic agent. The anti-endoglin antibody and the chemotherapeutic agent may be administered sequentially or concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 7097836
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents for therapy of cancer and other angiogenesis-associated diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The method comprises the steps of administering to an individual in need of treatment, a combination of an anti-endoglin antibody and a chemotherapeutic agent. The anti-endoglin antibody and the chemotherapeutic agent may be administered sequentially or concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 6200566
    Abstract: A monoclonal antibody, or fragments thereof, having binding specificity for both endoglin expressed on human vascular endothelial cells and on murine endothelial cells. Antiangiogenic therapy in mammals can be effected by administering to the mammalian host a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-endoglin monoclonal antibody, or fragment thereof, which is conjugated to at least one angiogenesis inhibitor or antitumor agent. The composition is useful for treating tumor and angiogenesis-associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 6190660
    Abstract: A monoclonal antibody, or fragments thereof, having binding specificity for both endoglin expressed on human vascular endothelial cells and on murine endothelial cells. Antiangiogenic therapy in mammals can be effected by administering to the mammalian host a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-endoglin monoclonal antibody, or fragment thereof, either unconjugated or conjugated to at least one angiogenesis inhibitor or antitumor agent. The composition is useful for treating tumor and angiogenesis-associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 5928641
    Abstract: A monoclonal antibody, or fragments thereof, having binding specificity for both endoglin expressed on human vascular endothelial cells and on murine endothelial cells. Antiangiogenic therapy in mammals can be effected by administering to the mammalian host a therapeutically effective amount of an anti-endoglin monoclonal antibody, or fragment thereof, which is conjugated to at least one angiogenesis inhibitor or antitumor agent. The composition is useful for treating tumor and angiogenesis-associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Health Research Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 5644033
    Abstract: Three monoclonal antibodies defining extracellular epitopes of a unique heterodimeric glycoprotein complex consisting of the human mb-1 protein and the human B29 protein which react with one or more leukemia lymphoma cell specimens selected from the group consisting of B prolymphocytic leukemia cells, B non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cells, B chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells, B hairy cell leukemia cells, and B acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells. The three monoclonal antibodies also react with human non-malignant B cells. The invention also provides a method for producing the new monoclonal antibodies and for diagnostic procedures using the monoclonal antibodies and for the treatment of leukemia-lymphoma patients and patients with immunological diseases. The invention also relates to the isolation and chemical identification of the human B29 and mb-1 proteins of B cell antigen receptor complex. The amino-terminal amino acid sequences of the mb-1 and B29 gene products were determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 5441871
    Abstract: A leukemia lymphoma reactive monoclonal antibody which, relative to normal peripheral blood cells, strongly reacts with one or more leukemia lymphoma cell specimens selected from the group consisting of B non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cells, B chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells, B prolymphocytic leukemia cells, B hairy cell leukemia cells, and B acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells. More specifically, a novel hybrid cell line, designated 2B-4G9, for production of monoclonal antibody specific for a unique cell surface epitope associated with a wide variety of human lymphomas and leukemias is provided. This invention also provides a method for producing the new monoclonal antibody and to diagnostic procedures using the new monoclonal antibody to detect various leukemias and lymphomas. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibody or reactive fragments of the antibody for the treatment of leukemia-lymphoma patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon
  • Patent number: 5407805
    Abstract: A novel hybrid cell line, designated T6-1G9, for production of monoclonal antibodies specific for a unique cell surface epitope associated with a wide variety of human lymphomas and leukemias. Hybridoma T6-1G9 was generated by fusing mouse myeloma cells with spleen cells from a BALB/c mouse that was immunized with a human leukemia antigen preparation isolated from the cell membranes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells. This invention also provides a method for producing the new monoclonal antibody designated SN7 and to diagnostic procedures using SN7 to detect various leukemias and lymphomas. Also disclosed are methods of using SN7 or reactive fragments of SN7 for the treatment of leukemia-lymphoma patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Health Research, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben K. Seon