Patents by Inventor Gavin Thurston

Gavin Thurston 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: 11434300
    Abstract: The present invention provides bispecific antibodies that bind to CD3 and tumor antigens and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the bispecific antibodies of the invention exhibit reduced effector functions and have a unique binding profile with regard to Fc? receptors. The bispecific antibodies are engineered to efficiently induce T cell-mediated killing of tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human CD20, and an Fc domain that binds Fc? receptors with a specific binding pattern. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of B-cell or melanoma tumors expressing CD20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Smith, Samuel Davis, Bindu Varghese, Jessica R. Kirshner, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20220185900
    Abstract: The present invention provides fully human antibodies that bind to the RET receptor tyrosine kinase, compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of use. The antibodies of the invention are useful for treating diseases, disorders, or conditions associated with expression, activation, or signaling of the RET receptor tyrosine kinase gene, or a rearranged form thereof, including cancerous conditions and the pain associated with the cancer, or for alleviating the pain associated with other conditions attributed to, at least in part, by expression, activation or signaling of RET. The antibodies specific for RET may be useful for slowing tumor cell growth or tumor cell proliferation and also for alleviating the pain associated with the cancer and other conditions. The antibodies may also be useful for diagnosis of a disease, disorder or condition associated with RET activation or signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Daly, Gavin Thurston, Nicholas Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20220184241
    Abstract: Radiolabeled anti-PD-L1 antibodies and their use in immuno-PET imaging are provided herein. Included are methods of detecting the presence of PD-L1 proteins in a patient or sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Marcus Kelly, Dangshe Ma, William Olson, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20220112306
    Abstract: Provided herein are bispecific antigen-binding molecules that bind HER2 and methods of use thereof. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first and a second antigen-binding domain, wherein the first and second antigen-binding domains bind to two different (preferably non-overlapping) epitopes of the extracellular domain of human HER2. The bispecific antigen-binding molecules cluster on the surface of HER2 IHC2+ and IHC3+ cells, and are internalized into the cellular lysosomes. Also included are antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) comprising the antibodies or bispecific antigen-binding molecules provided herein linked to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety, as well as methods of treating cancer in a subject by administering to the subject a bispecific antigen-binding molecule or an ADC thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Julian Andreev, Andres Perez Bay, Christopher Daly, Frank Delfino, Amy Han, Thomas Nittoli, William Olson, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20220025030
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of treating, ameliorating, or inhibiting tumor growth, cancer, or pathological angiogenesis by administering to a subject in need thereof a human antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to human delta-like ligand 4 (hDll4) and blocks hDll4 binding to a Notch receptor. The anti-hDll4 antibody or fragment thereof of the present invention have a high affinity with the KD of 500 pM or less, as measured by surface plasmon resonance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, Joel H. Martin, Eric Smith, Irene Noguera-Troise, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20220008548
    Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific antigen-binding molecules and uses thereof. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds a target molecule, and a second antigen-binding domain that specifically binds an internalizing effector protein. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention can, in some embodiments, be bispecific antibodies that are capable of binding both a target molecule and an internalizing effector protein. In certain embodiments of the invention, the simultaneous binding of the target molecule and the internalizing effector protein by the multispecific antigen-binding molecule of the present invention results in the attenuation of the activity of the target molecule to a greater extent than the binding of the target molecule alone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Julian Andreev, Nithya Thambi, Frank Delfino, Joel Martin, Gavin Thurston, Katherine Cygnar, Nicholas Papadopoulos
  • Publication number: 20220001000
    Abstract: The present invention provides antigen-binding proteins that specifically bind to an HLA-displayed human papillomavirus (HPV) peptide, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods of using those binding proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin A. Bray, Frank Delfino, Matthew C. Franklin, Elena S. Garnova, Jessica Kirshner, Douglas MacDonald, William Olson, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20210403595
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), bispecific antibodies that bind to PSMA and CD3, and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human PSMA with high affinity and bind CD3 to induce human T cell proliferation. The invention includes antibodies that bind PSMA and CD3 and induce T cell-mediated killing of PSMA-expressing tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human PSMA. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of prostate tumors expressing PSMA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Jessica R. Kirshner, Alison Crawford, Gavin Thurston, Eric Smith, Lauric Haber, Drew Dudgeon, Ashique Rafique
  • Publication number: 20210380702
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the T-cell co-inhibitor ligand programmed death-ligand1 (PD-L1) protein, and methods of use. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to PD-L1. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides multi-specific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first binding specificity that binds to PD-L1 and a second binding specificity that binds to a tumor cell antigen, an infected cell-specific antigen, or a T-cell co-inhibitor. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing PD-L1 activity, thus providing a means of treating a disease or disorder such as cancer or viral infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, Andrew J. Murphy, Gavin Thurston, Ella Ioffe, Elena Burova
  • Patent number: 11191844
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides multispecific antigen-binding molecules and uses thereof. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds a target molecule, and a second antigen-binding domain that specifically binds an internalizing effector protein. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present disclosure can, in some embodiments, be bispecific antibodies that are capable of binding both a target molecule and an internalizing effector protein. In certain embodiments of the disclosure, the simultaneous binding of the target molecule and the internalizing effector protein by the multispecific antigen-binding molecule of the present disclosure results in the attenuation of the activity of the target molecule to a greater extent than the binding of the target molecule alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Andreev, Nithya Thambi, Frank Delfino, Joel Martin, Gavin Thurston, Katherine Cygnar, Nicholas Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 11155633
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), bispecific antibodies that bind to PSMA and CD3, and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human PSMA with high affinity and bind CD3 to induce human T cell proliferation. The invention includes antibodies that bind PSMA and CD3 and induce T cell-mediated killing of PSMA-expressing tumor cells. According to certain embodiments, the present invention provides bispecific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds human CD3, and a second antigen-binding molecule that specifically binds human PSMA. In certain embodiments, the bispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention are capable of inhibiting the growth of prostate tumors expressing PSMA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Regeneran Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessica R. Kirshner, Alison Crawford, Gavin Thurston, Eric Smith, Lauric Haber, Drew Dudgeon, Ashique Rafique
  • Patent number: 11129903
    Abstract: The present invention provides multispecific antigen-binding molecules and uses thereof. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules comprise a first antigen-binding domain that specifically binds a target molecule, and a second antigen-binding domain that specifically binds an internalizing effector protein. The multispecific antigen-binding molecules of the present invention can, in some embodiments, be bispecific antibodies that are capable of binding both a target molecule and an internalizing effector protein. In certain embodiments of the invention, the simultaneous binding of the target molecule and the internalizing effector protein by the multispecific antigen-binding molecule of the present invention results in the attenuation of the activity of the target molecule to a greater extent than the binding of the target molecule alone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Andreev, Nithya Thambi, Frank Delfino, Joel Martin, Gavin Thurston, Katherine Cygnar, Nicholas Papadopoulos
  • Patent number: 11117970
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the T-cell co-inhibitor ligand programmed death-ligand1 (PD-L1) protein, and methods of use. In various embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to PD-L1. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides multi-specific antigen-binding molecules comprising a first binding specificity that binds to PD-L1 and a second binding specificity that binds to a tumor cell antigen, an infected cell-specific antigen, or a T-cell co-inhibitor. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing PD-L1 activity, thus providing a means of treating a disease or disorder such as cancer or viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Papadopoulos, Andrew J. Murphy, Gavin Thurston, Ella Ioffe, Elena Burova
  • Publication number: 20210277396
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to the treatment or prevention of cancer (e.g., by targeting a tumor in a subject with cancer) by administering to a subject an agent that inhibits autophagy. In certain aspects, provided herein are methods of compositions related to methods of sensitizing cancer cells to tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-?) mediated killing by contacting the cells or administering the agent that inhibits autophagy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Tara Young, Christopher Daly, Gavin Thurston
  • Publication number: 20210251201
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a humanization of an endogenous signal-regulatory protein gene, in particular a humanization of a SIRP? gene. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express a human or humanized SIRP? protein from an endogenous SIRP? locus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Murphy, O. Gavin Thurston, Bindu Varghese, Cagan Gurer
  • Publication number: 20210214457
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating, reducing the severity, or inhibiting the growth of cancer (e.g., a B-cell cancer such as Hodgkin's lymphoma or acute lymphoblastic leukemia). The methods of the present invention comprise administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to programmed death 1 (PD-1) receptor in combination with a therapeutically effective amount of a bispecific antibody that specifically binds to CD20 and CD3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Bindu Varghese, Gavin Thurston, Israel Lowy, Carrie Brownstein
  • Publication number: 20210161112
    Abstract: Non-human animals, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of an endogenous cluster of differentiation (CD) gene, in particular a humanization of a CD47 gene. Said non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD47 gene so that said non-human animals express a CD47 polypeptide that includes a human portion and a non-human portion (e.g., a murine portion).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Cagan Gurer, Ella Ioffe, Alexander Mujica, Gavin Thurston
  • Patent number: 11019810
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a humanization of an endogenous signal-regulatory protein gene, in particular a humanization of a SIRP? gene. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express a human or humanized SIRP? protein from an endogenous SIRP? locus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Murphy, O. Gavin Thurston, Bindu Varghese, Cagan Gurer
  • Publication number: 20210147557
    Abstract: The present invention provides antibodies that bind to the class Ill variant of EGFR (EGFRvIII) and methods of using the same. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies of the invention bind human EGFRvIII with high affinity. The antibodies of the invention may be fully human antibodies. The invention includes anti-EGFRvIII antibodies conjugated to a cytotoxic agent, radionuclide, or other moiety detrimental to cell growth or proliferation. The antibodies of the invention are useful for the treatment of various cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Jessica R. KIRSHNER, Douglas MACDONALD, Gavin THURSTON, Joel H. MARTIN, Frank DELFINO, Thomas NITTOLI, Marcus KELLY
  • Publication number: 20210147542
    Abstract: Anti-CD8 antibodies, radiolabeled anti-CD8 antibodies, fluorescently labeled anti-CD8 antibodies and their use in imaging are provided herein. Included are methods of detecting the presence of CD8 proteins in a subject or sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Jason T. Giurleo, Dangshe Ma, William Olson, Richard Tavare, Gavin Thurston