Patents by Inventor Christopher A. D'Souza

Christopher A. D'Souza 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: 8632752
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use involving click chemistry reactions for in vivo or in vitro formation of therapeutic and/or diagnostic complexes. Preferably, the diagnostic complex is of use for 18F imaging, while the therapeutic complex is of use for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs or toxins. More preferably, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, using a click chemistry reaction involving cyclooctyne, nitron or azide reactive moieties. In most preferred embodiments, the click chemistry reaction occurs in vivo. In vivo click chemistry is not limited to 18F labeling but can be used for delivering a variety of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20140017168
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 18F or 19F-labeled molecules of use in PET, SPECT and/or MR imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a bifunctional chelating agent, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. The disclosed methods and compositions allow the simple and reproducible labeling of molecules at very high efficiency and specific activity in 30 minutes or less. In preferred embodiments, the labeled molecule may be used for imaging in a subject without purification after labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. D'Souza, William J. McBride, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8617518
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a chelating moiety, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. In more preferred embodiments, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20130315821
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 18F- or 19F-labeled molecules of use in PET, SPECT and/or MR imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a bifunctional chelating agent, which may then be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. The disclosed methods and compositions allow the simple and reproducible labeling of molecules at very high efficiency and specific activity in 30 minutes or less. In preferred embodiments, the bifunctional chelating agent bound to 18F- or 19F-metal complex may be conjugated to the molecule to be labeled at a reduced temperature, e.g. room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. D'Souza, William J. McBride, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20130309177
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use involving click chemistry reactions for in vivo or in vitro formation of therapeutic and/or diagnostic complexes. Preferably, the diagnostic complex is of use for 18F imaging, while the therapeutic complex is of use for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs or toxins. More preferably, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, using a click chemistry reaction involving cyclooctyne, nitrone or azide reactive moieties. In most preferred embodiments, the click chemistry reaction occurs in vivo. In vivo click chemistry is not limited to 18F labeling but can be used for delivering a variety of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8545809
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 18F or 19F-labeled molecules of use in PET, SPECT and/or MR imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a bifunctional chelating agent, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. The disclosed methods and compositions allow the simple and reproducible labeling of molecules at very high efficiency and specific activity in 30 minutes or less. In preferred embodiments, the labeled molecule may be used for imaging in a subject without purification after labeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. D'Souza, William J. McBride, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8496912
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use involving click chemistry reactions for in vivo or in vitro formation of therapeutic and/or diagnostic complexes. Preferably, the diagnostic complex is of use for 18F imaging, while the therapeutic complex is of use for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs or toxins. More preferably, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, using a click chemistry reaction involving cyclooctyne, nitrone or azide reactive moieties. In most preferred embodiments, the click chemistry reaction occurs in vivo. In vivo click chemistry is not limited to 18F labeling but can be used for delivering a variety of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8444956
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a chelating moiety, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. In more preferred embodiments, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8435539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for pretargeting delivery of therapeutic agents. In preferred embodiments, the pretargeting method comprises: a) administering a bispecific antibody with a first binding site for a disease-associated antigen and a hapten on a targetable construct; b) administering a targetable construct comprising at least one therapeutic agent. In preferred embodiments, the bispecific antibody is made by the dock-and-lock (DNL) technique. In a more preferred embodiment, the targetable construct comprises one or more SN-38 moieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, Chien-Hsing Chang, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8398956
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use involving click chemistry reactions for in vivo or in vitro formation of therapeutic and/or diagnostic complexes. Preferably, the diagnostic complex is of use for 18F imaging, while the therapeutic complex is of use for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs or toxins. More preferably, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, using a click chemistry reaction involving cyclooctyne, nitrone or azide reactive moieties. In most preferred embodiments, the click chemistry reaction occurs in vivo. In vivo click chemistry is not limited to 18F labeling but can be used for delivering a variety of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20120282178
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a chelating moiety, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. In more preferred embodiments, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8202509
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a chelating moiety, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. In more preferred embodiments, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20120134920
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 18F or 19F-labeled molecules of use in PET, SPECT and/or MR imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a bifunctional chelating agent, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. The disclosed methods and compositions allow the simple and reproducible labeling of molecules at very high efficiency and specific activity in 30 minutes or less. In preferred embodiments, the labeled molecule may be used for imaging in a subject without purification after labeling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher A. D'Souza, William J. McBride, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8153100
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the 18F- or 19F-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the 18F or 19F bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. The 18F or 19F labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET or MRI imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 8147800
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use, for example, in PET imaging techniques. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled by the described methods. Preferably, the F-18 may be conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the F-18 labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific or multispecific antibody to target F-18 to a disease-associated antigen, such as a tumor-associated antigen. The F-18 labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET imaging analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20120076727
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use involving click chemistry reactions for in vivo or in vitro formation of therapeutic and/or diagnostic complexes. Preferably, the diagnostic complex is of use for 18F imaging, while the therapeutic complex is of use for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs or toxins. More preferably, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, using a click chemistry reaction involving cyclooctyne, nitrone or azide reactive moieties. In most preferred embodiments, the click chemistry reaction occurs in vivo. In vivo click chemistry is not limited to 18F labeling but can be used for delivering a variety of therapeutic and/or diagnostic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20110280801
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use, for example, in PET imaging techniques. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled by the described methods. Preferably, the F-18 may be conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the F-18 labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific or multispecific antibody to target F-18 to a disease-associated antigen, such as a tumor-associated antigen. The F-18 labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET imaging analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Patent number: 7993626
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use, for example, in PET imaging techniques. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled by the described methods. Preferably, the F-18 may be conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the F-18 labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific or multispecific antibody to target F-18 to a disease-associated antigen, such as a tumor-associated antigen. The F-18 labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET imaging analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Immunomedics, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20110110854
    Abstract: The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled molecules of use in PET or MRI imaging. Preferably, the 18F or 19F is conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a complex with a group IIIA metal and binding of the complex to a chelating moiety, which may be directly or indirectly attached to the targeting molecule. In other embodiments, the 68Ga, 18F or 19F labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific antibody to target a disease-associated antigen. In more preferred embodiments, a chelating moiety or targetable construct may be conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody or antibody fragment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, David M. Goldenberg
  • Publication number: 20110076233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for pretargeting delivery of therapeutic agents. In preferred embodiments, the pretargeting method comprises: a) administering a bispecific antibody with a first binding site for a disease-associated antigen and a hapten on a targetable construct; b) administering a targetable construct comprising at least one therapeutic agent. In preferred embodiments, the bispecific antibody is made by the dock-and-lock (DNL) technique. In a more preferred embodiment, the targetable construct comprises one or more SN-38 moieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: William J. McBride, Christopher A. D'Souza, Chien-Hsing Chang, David M. Goldenberg