Patents by Inventor Francesca Pretto

Francesca Pretto 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: 11629199
    Abstract: The present application relates to specific binding members that bind carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX). In particular, the present application relates to the treatment, diagnosis and detection of tumours, e.g. solid tumours, using specific binding members that bind CAIX. The specific binding member may be conjugated to a biocidal or cytotoxic molecule, or to a detectable label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Inventors: Laura Gualandi, Sarah Wulhfard, Francesca Pretto, Catherine Pemberton-Ross, Alessandra Villa, Roberto De Luca
  • Patent number: 11274133
    Abstract: The present application relates to conjugates comprising interleukin 2 (IL2), and a tumour necrosis factor, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?), and an antibody molecule. The antibody molecule preferably binds to an antigen associated with neoplastic growth and/or angiogenesis, such as the Extra-Domain A (EDA) of fibronectin. The conjugate may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: PHILOGEN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Roberto De Luca, Francesca Pretto, Sarah Wulhfard
  • Publication number: 20210379194
    Abstract: The present invention relates to binding protein-toxin conjugates comprising one or more anthracycline toxin moieties, and the use thereof in immunooncological applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Ulf GRAWUNDER, Roger BEERLI, Lorenz WALDMEIER, Francesca PRETTO
  • Publication number: 20210054095
    Abstract: The present application relates to specific binding members that bind carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX). In particular, the present application relates to the treatment, diagnosis and detection of tumours, e.g. solid tumours, using specific binding members that bind CAIX. The specific binding member may be conjugated to a biocidal or cytotoxic molecule, or to a detectable label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Laura Gaulandi, Sarah Wuihfard, Francesca Pretto, Catherine Pemberton-Ross, Alessandra Villa, Roberto De Luca
  • Publication number: 20200270322
    Abstract: This invention relates to an immunoconjugate comprising interleukin-4 (IL4) and two antibody molecules which bind an extra-cellular matrix component associated with neoplastic growth, angiogenesis, and/or tissue remodelling, such as the A1 domain of tenascin C or the ED-A or ED-B isoforms of fibronectin. The antibody molecules may be positioned at the N and C terminals of the IL4. The immunoconjugate may be useful in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory autoimmune disease and other disease characterised by expression of an extra-cellular matrix component associated with neoplastic growth, angiogenesis, and/or tissue remodelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Mattia Matasci, Francesca Pretto, Sarah Wulhfard
  • Patent number: 10647760
    Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, including inflammatory disorders, proliferative disorders and autoimmune diseases. The invention provides, and involves the use of, antibody molecules that bind: i) lysozyme, ii) neutrophil elastase, iii) tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), or iv) the D domain of Tenascin-C. The invention also relates to the use of antibody molecules that bind v) the IIICS isoform of fibronectin, vi) the Extra Domain-B (ED-B) of fibronectin, vii) matrix-metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3), or viii) the A1 domain of tenascin-C in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: PHILOGEN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Sarah Wulhfard, Alessandra Villa, Catherine Pemberton Ross, Francesca Pretto, Filippa Fleetwood
  • Publication number: 20190375837
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions, in a combination therapy, for treatment of neoplastic disease, including tumors and cancer, wherein an immunocytokine and a small molecule drug conjugate which comprises a moiety capable of binding to a tumor-associated target, e.g., capable of binding to carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX), are administered. In preferred embodiments, the immunocytokine comprises an antibody targeting the ED-B or ED-A domain of fibronectin and interleukin-2, and the small molecule drug conjugate comprises a ligand moiety capable of binding to CAIX, a linker, and a cytotoxic drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: PHILOGEN SPA
    Inventors: Dario NERI, Samuele CAZZAMALLI, Sarah WULHFARD, Francesca PRETTO
  • Publication number: 20190309060
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of intestinal diseases and disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The invention involves antibodies and the use of antibodies which bind antigens that have been shown to be over-expressed in the intestine compared to other organs, including antigens cadherin-17, anterior gradient protein 2 homolog, galectin-4, and galectin-2. The antibodies may be conjugated to anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive agents, as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Alessandra VILLA, Catherine PEMBERTON ROSS, Francesca PRETTO, Filippa FLEETWOOD, Tim FUGMANN
  • Publication number: 20190284253
    Abstract: The present application relates to conjugates comprising interleukin 2 (IL2), and a tumour necrosis factor, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?), and an antibody molecule. The antibody molecule preferably binds to an antigen associated with neoplastic growth and/or angiogenesis, such as the Extra-Domain A (EDA) of fibronectin. The conjugate may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Roberto DE LUCA, Francesca PRETTO, Sarah WULHFARD
  • Patent number: 10308696
    Abstract: The present application relates to conjugates comprising interleukin 2 (IL2), and a tumour necrosis factor, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?), and an antibody molecule. The antibody molecule preferably binds to an antigen associated with neoplastic growth and/or angiogenesis, such as the Extra-Domain A (EDA) of fibronectin. The conjugate may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: PHILOGEN S.P.A.
    Inventors: Roberto De Luca, Francesca Pretto, Sarah Wulhfard
  • Publication number: 20190062414
    Abstract: The invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases,including inflammatory disorders, proliferative disorders and autoimmune diseases. The invention provides, and involves the use of, antibody molecules that bind: i) lysozyme, ii) neutrophil elastase, iii) tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), or iv) the D domain of Tenascin-C. The invention also relates to the use of antibody molecules that bind v) the IIICS isoform of fibronectin, vi) the Extra Domain-B (ED-B) of fibronectin, vii) matrix-metalloproteinase 3 (MMP3), or viii) the A1 domain of tenascin-C in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Sarah Wulhfard, Alessandra Villa, Catherine Pemberton Ross, Francesca Pretto, Filippa Fleetwood
  • Publication number: 20180079793
    Abstract: The present application relates to conjugates comprising interleukin 2 (IL2), and a tumour necrosis factor, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF?), and an antibody molecule. The antibody molecule preferably binds to an antigen associated with neoplastic growth and/or angiogenesis, such as the Extra-Domain A (EDA) of fibronectin. The conjugate may be used in the treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Roberto DE LUCA, Francesca PRETTO, Sarah WULHFARD
  • Publication number: 20170028080
    Abstract: A targeted therapeutic agent comprising a compound of formula: B-L-D wherein: B is a non-internalizing binding moiety specific for a cancer associated protein; D is a cytotoxic drug moiety; and L is a linker group that undergoes cleavage in vivo for releasing said drug moiety in an active form. The binding moiety is a ligand for the cancer associated protein whereby drawbacks associated with the use of internalizing ligands are avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Giulio Casi, Francesca Pretto