Patents by Inventor Bruce Blazar

Bruce Blazar 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: 11471517
    Abstract: ILC2 cells play a role in the pathogenesis of graft versus host disease (GvHD) and idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), both conditions associated with allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Infusion of IL-33 activated ILC2 cells into patients with ongoing GvHD or IPS, or prior to onset of GvHD or IPS in susceptible patients, substantially ameliorates the disease and improves survival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Jonathan Serody, James Coghill, Danny Bruce, Bruce Blazar, Heather Stefanski, Benjamin Vincent
  • Publication number: 20200155656
    Abstract: ILC2 cells play a role in the pathogenesis of graft versus host disease (GvHD) and idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), both conditions associated with allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Infusion of IL-33 activated ILC2 cells into patients with ongoing GvHD or IPS, or prior to onset of GvHD or IPS in susceptible patients, substantially ameliorates the disease and improves survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jonathan Serody, James Coghill, Danny Bruce, Bruce Blazar, Heather Stefanski, Benjamin Vincent
  • Publication number: 20190125800
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of enriching and growing Type 2 innate lymphoid cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Yan Xing, Heather Stefanski, Bruce Blazar
  • Publication number: 20190000860
    Abstract: In some aspects, the instant disclosure relates to methods of treating chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD). In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to a subject in need thereof a EZH2 inhibitor, a Bcl6 inhibitor and/or BRD4 inhibitor. The present disclosure is based, at least in part, on the discovery that enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) inhibitors, B-cell lymphoma 6 protein (Bcl6) inhibitors and/or bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) inhibitors can be used to treat chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicants: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: James E. Bradner, Bruce Blazar, Ryan Flynn, June Qi
  • Patent number: 9862928
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods to prepare NK and LTi-like, NK22 cells from HSCs and uses of those cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Michael Verneris, Jeff Miller, Bruce Blazar, Yong-Oon Ahn
  • Publication number: 20170360907
    Abstract: ILC2 cells play a role in the pathogenesis of graft versus host disease (GvHD) and idiopathic pneumonia syndrome (IPS), both conditions associated with allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Infusion of IL-33 activated ILC2 cells into patients with ongoing GvHD or IPS, or prior to onset of GvHD or IPS in susceptible patients, substantially ameliorates the disease and improves survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Jonathan Serody, James Coghill, Danny Bruce, Bruce Blazar, Heather Stefanski, Benjamin Vincent
  • Patent number: 9393257
    Abstract: The invention is directed to transcription activator-like effector nuclease (TALEN)-mediated DNA editing of disease-causing mutations in the context of the human genome and human cells to treat patients with compromised genetic disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Mark J. Osborn, Jakub Tolar, Bruce Blazar, Daniel F. Voytas
  • Patent number: 9181526
    Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne R. Godfrey, Richard G. Carroll, Bruce Levine, James L. Riley, Patricia Taylor
  • Publication number: 20140256798
    Abstract: The invention is directed to transcription activator-like effector nuclease (TALEN)-mediated DNA editing of disease-causing mutations in the context of the human genome and human cells to treat patients with compromised genetic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Mark J. Osborn, Jakub Tolar, Bruce Blazar, Daniel F. Voytas
  • Publication number: 20140234267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving function in lung tissue by administering a population of multipotent adult progenitor cells (“MAPCs”) or differentiated progeny thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, Bruce Blazar
  • Publication number: 20140212393
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing lysosomal enzymes to a subject by administering stem cells, preferably Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells (MAPCs). The invention further relates to methods for treating lysosomal storage disorders by administering stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: BRUCE BLAZAR, JAKUB TOLAR, CATHERINE M. VERFAILLIE
  • Publication number: 20140072545
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to methods to prepare NK and LTi-like, NK22 cells from HSCs and uses of those cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventors: Michael Verneris, Jeff Miller, Bruce Blazar, Yong-Oon Ahn
  • Patent number: 8609412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of improving function in lung tissue by administering a population of multipotent adult progenitor cells (“MAPCs”) or differentiated progeny thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Angela Panoskaltsis-Mortari, Bruce Blazar
  • Patent number: 8580249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing lysosomal enzymes to a subject by administering stem cells, preferably Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells (MAPCs). The invention further relates to methods for treating lysosomal storage disorders by administering stem cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Jakub Tolar, Catherine M. Verfaillie
  • Publication number: 20120207727
    Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne R. Godfrey, Richard G. Carroll, Bruce Levine, James L. Riley, Patricia Taylor
  • Patent number: 8129185
    Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne R. Godfrey, Richard G. Carroll, Bruce Levine, James L. Riley, Patricia Taylor
  • Publication number: 20110243901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing lysosomal enzymes to a subject by administering stem cells, preferably Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells (MAPCs). The invention further relates to methods for treating lysosomal storage disorders by administering stem cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Jakub Tolar, Catherine M. Verfaillie
  • Publication number: 20100291678
    Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne R. Godfrey, Richard G. Carroll, Bruce Levine, James L. Riley, Patricia Taylor
  • Patent number: 7651855
    Abstract: Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4+CD25+ suppressor Treg cells for the prevention or suppression of immune reactions in a host, particularly in a human host, and including autoimmune responses. The resulting ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells provide a sufficient amount of otherwise low numbers of such cells, having long term suppressor capability to permit therapeutic uses, including the preventing, suppressing, blocking or inhibiting the rejection of transplanted tissue in a human or other animal host, or protecting against graft vs host disease. Also provided are therapeutic and immunosuppressive methods utilizing the ex vivo culture-expanded Treg cells for human treatment, and high efficiency methods for research use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Carl June, Wayne R. Godfrey, Richard G. Carroll, Bruce Levine, James L. Riley, Patricia Taylor
  • Publication number: 20080317740
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a means for inhibiting NK cell function to increase persistence and/or engraftment of MHC-I negative cells, such as MAPCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Bruce Blazar, Jakub Tolar, Catherine M. Verfaillie