Patents by Inventor Daniel Hicklin

Daniel Hicklin 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: 20240374687
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for treating cancer using an inducible IL-2 prodrug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2024
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Heather BRODKIN, Christopher NIRSCHL, Tiziana CAFARELLI
  • Publication number: 20240358796
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN
  • Patent number: 12076371
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Jose Andres Salemeron-Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Publication number: 20240262880
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g. a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA
  • Patent number: 12036266
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g. a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Jose Andres Salemeron-Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Publication number: 20240216474
    Abstract: Provided herein are IFN polypeptide prodrugs comprising INF, a half-life extension element, an IFN blocking element and a protease cleavable linker. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells for making such polypeptide prodrugs. Also disclosed are methods of using the polypeptide prodrugs in the treatment of diseases, conditions and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Heather BRODKIN, Philipp STEINER
  • Publication number: 20240216505
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for treating cancer including lymphoma using an inducible cytokine prodrug, and to a combination therapy comprising an inducible cytokine prodrug in combination with anti-PD-1 and anti-PD-L1 antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Heather BRODKIN, Philipp STEINER
  • Publication number: 20240216470
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for treating cancer using a combination therapy comprising an inducible IL-2 prodrug in combination with pembrolizumab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Heather BRODKIN, Randi ISAACS
  • Publication number: 20240174725
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g. a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA
  • Patent number: 11981716
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of IL-2. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Vinay Bhaskar, Luke Evnin, Patrick Baeuerle, Jose Andres Salmeron Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Publication number: 20240043488
    Abstract: Provided herein are IL-12 polypeptide complexes and/or IL23 polypeptide complexes comprising IL-12 or IL-23, a half-life extension element, an IL-12 or IL-23 blocking element and a protease cleavable linker. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions thereof, as well as nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells for making such polypeptide complexes. Also disclosed are methods of using the polypeptide complexes in the treatment of diseases, conditions and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN, Daniel HICKLIN, Heather BRODKIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Philipp STEINER
  • Publication number: 20240033326
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Jose Andres Salemeron-Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Publication number: 20230374093
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of IL-2. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Vinay BHASKAR, Luke EVNIN, Patrick BAEUERLE, Jose Andres SALMERON GARCIA, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN
  • Patent number: 11590224
    Abstract: Provided herein are antigen-binding proteins (ABPs) that selectively bind to TIGIT and its isoforms and homologs, and compositions comprising the ABPs. Also provided are methods of using the ABPs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Potenza Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hicklin, William Winston, Cynthia S. Dugan, Nels P. Nielson
  • Publication number: 20230056051
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g. a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALEMERON-GARCIA, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN
  • Publication number: 20230051423
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of a cytokine of interest. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g. a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling. Typically, the fusion proteins further comprise an in vivo half-life extension element, which may be cleaved from the cytokine in the tumor microenvironment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Jose Andres SALMERON-GARCIA, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN
  • Patent number: 11535658
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of IL-2. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Vinay Bhaskar, Luke Evnin, Patrick Baeuerle, Jose Andres Salmeron Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Publication number: 20220324930
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of IL-12. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: William WINSTON, Daniel HICKLIN, Vinay BHASKAR, Luke EVNIN, Patrick BAEUERLE, Jose Andres SALMERON GARCIA, Heather BRODKIN, Cynthia SEIDEL-DUGAN
  • Patent number: 11453710
    Abstract: The disclosure features fusion proteins that are conditionally active variants of IL-12. In one aspect, the full-length polypeptides of the invention have reduced or minimal cytokine-receptor activating activity even though they contain a functional cytokine polypeptide. Upon activation, e.g., by cleavage of a linker that joins a blocking moiety, e.g., a steric blocking polypeptide, in sequence to the active cytokine, the cytokine can bind its receptor and effect signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Werewolf Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: William Winston, Daniel Hicklin, Vinay Bhaskar, Luke Evnin, Patrick Baeuerle, Jose Andres Salmeron Garcia, Heather Brodkin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan
  • Patent number: 11453720
    Abstract: Provided herein are antigen-binding proteins (ABPs) that selectively bind to TIGIT and its isoforms and homologs, and compositions comprising the ABPs. Also provided are methods of using the ABPs, such as therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Potenza Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Nels P. Nielson, Daniel Hicklin, Cynthia Seidel-Dugan, William Winston, Heather Brodkin, Jose-Andres Salmeron-Garcia, Christopher James Nirschl, Philipp Steiner