Patents by Inventor Deborah Rathjen

Deborah Rathjen 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: 20210393787
    Abstract: Disclosed are therapeutic payloads comprising p97 fragments coupled with active agents having blood-brain barrier (BBB) transport activity, including variants and combinations thereof, to facilitate delivery of therapeutic or diagnostic agents across the BBB. The therapeutic payloads can be effective in the treatment of frontotemportal dementia (FTD). Methods of treating frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Bioasis Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Mei Mei Tian
  • Patent number: 7605233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells, tumour regression, cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF on tumour cells are unaffected. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Arana Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Patent number: 7553641
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cell lines that produce ligands that bind to human tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms cell lines produce ligands that bind to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumor and tumor regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumor cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Arana Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Patent number: 7544782
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumor and tumor regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumor cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Arana Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Patent number: 7528237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands that bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Arana Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Patent number: 7517963
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumor and tumor regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumor cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: Arana Therapeutics Limited
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20080031956
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical and/or veterinary formulation comprising about 2-30% (w/w) (on an active basis) of at least one active agent, about 0.5-20.0% (w/w) of a pore-forming agent comprising lecithin and an organic salt, and the balance stearin. Such formulations provide sustained release of the at least one active agent in humans and other animals for periods of 7 days up to about 2 years.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: Peptech Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Trigg, John Walsh, Deborah Rathjen
  • Publication number: 20070287177
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cell lines that produce ligands that bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms cell lines produce ligands that bind to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Deborah RATHJEN, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20070280932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands that bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20070077248
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: Peptech Limited
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20070065426
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060233802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060204499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Peptech Limited
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060182746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumor and tumor regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumor cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs), single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060159677
    Abstract: Provided are isolated antibodies or fragments thereof which bind a peptide consisting of residues Gly54-Leu55-Tyr56-Leu57-Ile58-Tyr59-Ser60-Gln61-Val62-Leu63-Phe64-Lys65-Gly66-Gln67-Gly68 (peptide 308) of mature human TNF-?. The antibodies and fragments thereof may be used to identify antibodies capable of binding in the region of mature human TNF-? of amino acid resides 54-68. Antibodies or fragments thereof which bind particular regions of mature human TNF-? are shown to elicit particular biological activities dependent upon the particular region wherein binding occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2006
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060140952
    Abstract: Provided are isolated antibodies or fragments thereof which bind a peptide consisting of residues Ala22-Glu23-Gly24-Gln25-Leu26-Gln27-Trp28-Leu29-Asn30-Arg31-Arg32-Ala33-Asn34-Ala35-Leu36-Leu37-Ala38-Asn39-Gly40 (peptide 307) of mature human TNF-?. The antibodies and fragments thereof may be used to identify antibodies capable of binding in the region of mature human TNF-? of amino acid resides 22-40. Antibodies or fragments thereof which bind particular regions of mature human TNF-? are shown to elicit particular biological activities dependent upon the particular region wherein binding occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20060140951
    Abstract: Provided are isolated antibodies or fragments thereof which bind a peptide consisting of residues His73-Val74-Leu75-Leu76-Thr77-His78-Thr79-Ile80-Ser81-Arg82-Ile83-Ala84-Val85-Ser86-Tyr87-Gln88-Thr89-Lys90-Val91-Asn92-Leu93-Leu94 (peptide 309) of mature human TNF-?. The antibodies and fragments thereof may be used to identify antibodies capable of binding in the region of mature human TNF-? of amino acid resides 73-94. Antibodies or fragments thereof which bind particular regions of mature human TNF-? are shown to elicit particular biological activities dependent upon the particular region wherein binding occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Deborah Rathjen, Roger Aston
  • Publication number: 20050276854
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical and/or veterinary formulation comprising about 2-30% (w/w) (on an active basis) of at least one active agent, about 0.5-20.0% (w/w) of a pore-forming agent and the balance stearin. Such formulations provide sustained release of the at least one active agent in humans and other animals for periods of 7 days up to about 2 years.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Applicant: Peptech Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Trigg, John Walsh, Deborah Rathjen
  • Publication number: 20040214993
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and-the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs) single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Deborah RATHJEN, Roger ASTON
  • Publication number: 20030171555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to ligands which bind to human tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF) in a manner such that upon binding of these ligands to TNF the biological activity of TNF is modified. In preferred forms the ligand binds to TNF in a manner such that the induction of endothelial procoagulant activity of the TNF is inhibited; the binding of TNF to receptors on endothelial cells is inhibited; the induction of fibrin deposition in the tumour and tumour regression activities of the TNF are enhanced; and the cytotoxicity and receptor binding activities of the TNF are unaffected or enhanced on tumour cells. The ligand is preferably an antibody, F(ab) fragment, single domain antibody (dABs) single chain antibody or a serum binding protein. It is preferred, however, that the ligand is a monoclonal antibody or F(ab) fragment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Deborah A. Rathjen, Roger Aston