Patents by Inventor Gilles Uzé

Gilles Uzé 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: 20230235086
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modified Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family member cytokine, with reduced activity via its cytokine receptor, wherein said interleukin-1 family member cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, the IL-1 family member cytokine is a mutant, more preferably it is a mutant IL-1 with low affinity to the IL-1 receptor, wherein said mutant IL-1 is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is preferably realized by fusion of the modified IL-1 family member cytokine to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The disclosure relates further to the use of such targeted modified IL-1 family member cytokine to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Sarah GERLO, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Publication number: 20230054612
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising at least two cytokines, of which at least one is a modified cytokine with a strongly reduced binding affinity to its receptor, or to one of its receptors. Preferably, both cytokines are connected by a linker, preferably a GGS linker. The invention relates further to said fusion protein for use in treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jennyfer BULTINCK, Sarah GERLO, Gilles UZE, Franciane PAUL, Yann BORDAT
  • Publication number: 20220324929
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jennyfer BULTINCK, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Patent number: 11396532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jennyfer Bultinck, Frank Peelman, Gilles Uze
  • Publication number: 20220226441
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to targeted chimeric proteins with beneficial therapeutic effects, including, for example, effects mediated by chimeric proteins which comprise modified signaling agents two or more targeting moieties. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the chimeric proteins are also provided. The present invention finds use in the treatment of various disease and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jose VAN DER HEYDEN, Genevieve GARCIN, Gilles UZE, Yann BORDAT
  • Patent number: 11358997
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising at least two cytokines, of which at least one is a modified cytokine with a strongly reduced binding affinity to its receptor, or to one of its receptors. Preferably, both cytokines are connected by a linker, preferably a GGS linker. The invention relates further to said fusion protein for use in treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Universiteit Gent, Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique, Université De Montpellier, Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire de Montpellier
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jennyfer Bultinck, Sarah Gerlo, Gilles Uze, Franciane Paul, Yann Bordat
  • Patent number: 11246911
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to targeted chimeric proteins with beneficial therapeutic effects, including, for example, effects mediated by chimeric proteins which comprise modified signaling agents two or more targeting moieties. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the chimeric proteins are also provided. The present invention finds use in the treatment of various disease and disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignees: VIB VZW, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Univeriteit Gent, Universite de Montpellier
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jose Van Der Heyden, Genevieve Garcin, Gilles Uze, Yann Bordat
  • Publication number: 20210238247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein, comprising a cytokine antagonist and a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or anti-body like molecule. In a preferred embodiment, the cytokine antagonist is a modified cytokine which binds to the receptor, but doesn't induce the receptor signalling. The invention relates further to a fusion protein according to the invention for use in treatment of cancer and immune- or inflammation-related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Lennart ZABEAU, Gilles UZE, Franciane PAUL, Yann BORDAT, Genevieve GARCIN
  • Publication number: 20210162010
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a modified ?-helical bundle cytokine, with reduced activity via an ?-helical bundle cytokine receptor, wherein the ?-helical bundle cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, the ?-helical bundle cytokine is a mutant, more preferably it is a mutant interferon, with low affinity to the interferon receptor, wherein the mutant interferon is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified ?-helical bundle cytokine to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody. This disclosure relates further to the use of such targeted modified ?-helical bundle cytokine to treat diseases. A preferred embodiment is the use of a targeted mutant interferon, to treat diseases, preferably viral diseases and tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Gilles UZÉ, Guillaume CARTRON, Franciane PAUL, Jacob PIEHLER
  • Patent number: 10946070
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a modified ?-helical bundle cytokine, with reduced activity via an ?-helical bundle cytokine receptor, wherein the ?-helical bundle cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, the ?-helical bundle cytokine is a mutant, more preferably it is a mutant interferon, with low affinity to the interferon receptor, wherein the mutant interferon is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified ?-helical bundle cytokine to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody. This disclosure relates further to the use of such targeted modified ?-helical bundle cytokine to treat diseases. A preferred embodiment is the use of a targeted mutant interferon, to treat diseases, preferably viral diseases and tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER, UNIVERSITAT OSNABRUCK
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Gilles Uzé, Guillaume Cartron, Franciane Paul, Jacob Piehler
  • Patent number: 10947288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein, comprising a cytokine antagonist and a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or anti-body like molecule. In a preferred embodiment, the cytokine antagonist is a modified cytokine which binds to the receptor, but doesn't induce the receptor signalling. The invention relates further to a fusion protein according to the invention for use in treatment of cancer and immune- or inflammation-related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Lennart Zabeau, Gilles Uze, Franciane Paul, Yann Bordat, Genevieve Garcin
  • Patent number: 10787493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITË DE MONTPELLIER, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jennyfer Bultinck, Frank Peelman, Gilles Uze
  • Publication number: 20200262884
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jennyfer BULTINCK, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Publication number: 20200255545
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modified Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family member cytokine, with reduced activity via its cytokine receptor, wherein said interleukin-1 family member cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, the IL-1 family member cytokine is a mutant, more preferably it is a mutant IL-1 with low affinity to the IL-1 receptor, wherein said mutant IL-1 is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is preferably realized by fusion of the modified IL-1 family member cytokine to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The disclosure relates further to the use of such targeted modified IL-1 family member cytokine to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Sarah GERLO, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Patent number: 10640542
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising at least two cytokines, of which at least one is a modified cytokine with a strongly reduced binding affinity to its receptor, or to one of its receptors. Preferably, both cytokines are connected by a linker, preferably a GGS linker. The invention relates further to said fusion protein for use in treatment of diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 2, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jennyfer Bultinck, Sarah Gerlo, Gilles Uze, Franciane Paul, Yann Bordat
  • Publication number: 20190367575
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jennyfer BULTINCK, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Publication number: 20190351021
    Abstract: The present invention relates, in part, to targeted chimeric proteins with beneficial therapeutic effects, including, for example, effects mediated by chimeric proteins which comprise modified signaling agents two or more targeting moieties. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the chimeric proteins are also provided. The present invention finds use in the treatment of various disease and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jose VAN DER HEYDEN, Genevieve GARCIN, Gilles UZE, Yann BORDAT
  • Patent number: 10407480
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily, with reduced activity to its receptor, wherein said modified cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, said modified cytokine is a single chain variant of the TNF superfamily, even more preferably, one or more of the chains can-y one or more mutations, resulting in a low affinity to the receptor, wherein said mutant cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is realized by fusion of the modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The invention relates further to the use of such targeted modified cytokine of the TNF superfamily to treat diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: VIB VZW, UNIVERSITEIT GENT, UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, CENTRE HOSPITALIER REGIONAL UNIVERSITAIRE DE MONTPELLIER
    Inventors: Jan Tavernier, Jennyfer Bultinck, Frank Peelman, Gilles Uze
  • Publication number: 20190202934
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a modified Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family member cytokine, with reduced activity via its cytokine receptor, wherein said interleukin-1 family member cytokine is specifically delivered to target cells. Preferably, the IL-1 family member cytokine is a mutant, more preferably it is a mutant IL-1 with low affinity to the IL-1 receptor, wherein said mutant IL-1 is specifically delivered to target cells. The targeting is preferably realized by fusion of the modified IL-1 family member cytokine to a targeting moiety, preferably an antibody or antibody-like molecule. The disclosure relates further to the use of such targeted modified IL-1 family member cytokine to treat diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Sarah GERLO, Frank PEELMAN, Gilles UZE
  • Publication number: 20190010199
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising at least two cytokines, of which at least one is a modified cytokine with a strongly reduced binding affinity to its receptor, or to one of its receptors. Preferably, both cytokines are connected by a linker, preferably a GGS linker. The invention relates further to said fusion protein for use in treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jan TAVERNIER, Jennyfer BULTINCK, Sarah GERLO, Gilles UZE, Franciane PAUL, Yann BORDAT