Patents by Inventor Charles De Smet

Charles De Smet 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: 7998483
    Abstract: The invention describes the LAGE-1 tumor associated gene, including fragments, allelic variants and splice variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LAGE-1 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernard Lethe, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20090274716
    Abstract: The invention describes the LAGE-1 tumor associated gene, including fragments, allelic variants and splice variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LAGE-1 gene product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernard Lethe, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 7563870
    Abstract: The invention describes the LAGE-1 tumor associated gene, including fragments, allelic variants and splice variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LAGE-1 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Ltd.
    Inventors: Bernard Lethé, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20080299078
    Abstract: The invention describes SAGE (sdph3.10) and sdp3.5 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdph3.10 and/or sdp3.5 gene product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valerie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 7411042
    Abstract: The invention describes SAGE (sdph3.10) and sdp3.5 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdph3.10 and/or sdp3.5 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valérie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 7022819
    Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules which code for antigens expressed by tumor cells which maybe recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor cells which express it. This invention also relates to vectors which are designed to encode the antigen expressed by tumor cells and also to cells transfected by the nucleic acid molecules or vectors which comprise the nucleic acid molecules. Various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the nucleic acid molecules and the antigens for which these code are also part of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 7001999
    Abstract: The invention describes SAGE (sdph3.10) and sdp3.5 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdph3.10 and/or sdp3.5 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valerie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20060024742
    Abstract: The invention describes SAGE (sdph3.10) and sdp3.5 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdph3.10 and/or sdp3.5 gene product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valerie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20050181370
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosing cancer, based on the identification of expression of certain-associated nucleic acids/or polypeptides. The identified nucleic acids and/or polypeptides can be utilized as markers for diagnosing cancer, and for following the course of treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Axelle Loriot
  • Publication number: 20040234541
    Abstract: The invention describes the LAGE-1 tumor associated gene, including fragments, allelic variants and splice variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LAGE-1 gene product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Bernard Lethe, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6794131
    Abstract: The invention describes the LAGE-1 tumor associated gene, including fragments, allelic variants and splice variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LAGE-1 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Bernard Lethe, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20030170256
    Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules which code for antigens expressed by tumor cells which maybe recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor cells which express it. This invention also relates to vectors which are designed to encode the antigen expressed by tumor cells and also to cells transfected by the nucleic acid molecules or vectors which comprise the nucleic acid molecules. Various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the nucleic acid molecules and the antigens for which these code are also part of this invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6475783
    Abstract: The invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules which code for antigens expressed by tumor cells which maybe recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor cells which express it. This invention also relates to vectors which are designed to encode the antigen expressed by tumor cells and also to cells transfected by the nucleic acid molecules or vectors which comprise the nucleic acid molecules. Various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the nucleic acid molecules and the antigens for which these code are also part of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Publication number: 20020115142
    Abstract: The invention describes sdp3.8 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acids, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdp3.8 gene product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Valerie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6303756
    Abstract: The invention describes sdp3.8 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acids, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdp3.8 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valérie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6245525
    Abstract: The invention describes sdp3.8 tumor associated nucleic acids, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such nucleic acids, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a sdp3.8 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Valérie Martelange, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 6027924
    Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA sequence which codes for an antigen expressed by tumor cells which maybe recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor cells which express it. This invention also relates to vectors which are designed to encode the antigen expressed by tumor cells and also to cells transfected by the DNA sequence or vectors which comprise the DNA sequence. Various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the DNA and the antigen for which it codes are also part of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 5997872
    Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated DNA sequence which codes for an antigen expressed by tumor cells which maybe recognized by cytotoxic T cells, leading to lysis of the tumor cells which express it. This invention also relates to vectors which are designed to encode the antigen expressed by tumor cells and also to cells transfected by the DNA sequence or vectors which comprise the DNA sequence. Various therapeutic and diagnostic uses arising out of the properties of the DNA and the antigen for which it codes are also part of this invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 5811519
    Abstract: The invention describes the LL-1 tumor specific gene family, including fragments and biologically functional variants thereof. Also included are polypeptides and fragments thereof encoded by such genes, and antibodies relating thereto. Methods and products also are provided for diagnosing and treating conditions characterized by expression of a LL-1 gene product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Bernard Lethe, Sophie Lucas, Charles De Smet, Daniele Godelaine, Thierry Boon-Falleur
  • Patent number: 5612201
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acid molecules which are useful in determining expression of the family of molecules known as the MAGE tumor rejection antigen precursors. These nucleic acid are molecules useful as diagnostic aids for determining whether or not an individual has cancer. Methods using these molecules are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Inventors: Etienne De Plaen, Thierry Boon-Falleur, Bernard Lethe, Jean-Pierre Szikora, Charles De Smet, Patrick Chomez