Patents by Inventor Gordon J. Freeman

Gordon J. Freeman 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: 9845356
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel antibodies that have binding affinity for both PD-L1 and PD-L2 and methods of using same. In one aspect, an isolated monoclonal antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds both PD-L1 and PD-L2, is provided. In one embodiment, both PD-L1 and PD-L2 are human PD-L1 and human PD-L2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignees: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Arlene H. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 9683049
    Abstract: A genetic locus and corresponding family of proteins associated with regulation of immune function and cell survival are provided. These genes encode cell surface molecules with conserved IgV and mucin domains. The locus comprising the TIM family is genetically associated with immune dysfunction, including asthma. Furthermore, the TIM gene family is located within a region of human chromosome 5 that is commonly deleted in malignancies and myelodysplastic syndrome. Polymorphisms in the gene sequences are associated with the development of airway hyperreactivity and allergic inflammation, and T cell production of IL-4 and IL-13. The proteins include the human hepatitis A cellular receptor, hHAVcr-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer Jones, Rosemarie Dekruyff, Dale T. Umetsu, Gordon J. Freeman, Susan Jane Knox
  • Publication number: 20160347844
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the modulation RGMb-Neogenin-BMP signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Rosemarie Dekruyff, Gordon J. Freeman, Dale Umetsu, Sanhong Yu, Yanping Xiao
  • Publication number: 20160340407
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for identifying, assessing, preventing, and treating melanoma, A variety of PD-L1 isoform biomarkers are provided, wherein alterations in the copy number of one or more of the biomarkers and/or alterations in the amount, structure, and/or activity of one or more of the biomarkers is associated with melanoma status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Dana-Farber Camcer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: F. Stephen Hodi, Jun Zhou, Gordon J. Freeman, Jingjing Li, Xinqi Wu
  • Publication number: 20160272712
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the discovery of monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind to the cytoplasmic domain of PD-L1 antibodies useful for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications, as well as immunoglobulins polypeptides, and nucleic acids thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Arlene H. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20160137731
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating conditions that would benefit from modulating PD-1, PD-L1, and/or PD-L2 activity (e.g., persistent infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, inflammatory disorders and tumors) using the novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicants: DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC., EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Gordon J. FREEMAN, Rafi AHMED, Timothy D. JONES, Francis J. CARR, James P. GREGSON
  • Patent number: 9333256
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignees: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner
  • Publication number: 20150297677
    Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions, and kits featuring agents that inhibit viral entry mediated by T-cell Immunoglobulin and Mucin-domain containing proteins (TIM proteins) and other phosphatidylserine receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Children Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Hyeryun Choe, Stephanie Jemielity, Dale T. Umetsu, Rosemarie H. De Kruyff, Gordon J. Freeman
  • Publication number: 20150299322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the immunomodulation mediated by the interaction of PD-L2 and RGMb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicants: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Boston Children's Hospital, President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Arlene H. Sharpe, Yanping Xiao, Loise Francisco, Rosemarie Dekruyff, Dale Umetsu
  • Patent number: 9102727
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating conditions that would benefit from modulating PD-1, PD-L1, and/or PD-L2 activity (e.g., persistent infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, inflammatory disorders and tumors) using the novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: EMORY UNIVERSITY, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Rafi Ahmed, Timothy D. Jones, Francis J. Carr, James P. Gregson
  • Publication number: 20150197571
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel antibodies that have binding affinity for both PD-L1 and PD-L2 and methods of using same. In one aspect, an isolated monoclonal antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds both PD-L1 and PD-L2, is provided. In one embodiment, both PD-L1 and PD-L2 are human PD-L1 and human PD-L2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicants: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., President and Fellows of Harvard College
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Arlene H. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20150044230
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicants: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner
  • Publication number: 20150044229
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicants: THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC., DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC.
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner
  • Publication number: 20150023986
    Abstract: A genetic locus and corresponding family of proteins associated with regulation of immune function and cell survival are provided. These genes encode cell surface molecules with conserved IgV and mucin domains. The locus comprising the TIM family is genetically associated with immune dysfunction, including asthma. Furthermore, the TIM gene family is located within a region of human chromosome 5 that is commonly deleted in malignancies and myelodysplastic syndrome. Polymorphisms in the gene sequences are associated with the development of airway hyperreactivity and allergic inflammation, and T cell production of IL-4 and IL-13. The proteins include the human hepatitis A cellular receptor, hHAVcr-1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Jennifer Jones, Rosemarie Dekruyff, Dale T. Umetsu, Gordon J. Freeman, Susan Jane Knox
  • Publication number: 20140242094
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicants: DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner
  • Patent number: 8709412
    Abstract: A genetic locus and corresponding family of proteins associated with regulation of immune function and cell survival are provided. These genes encode cell surface molecules with conserved IgV and mucin domains. The locus comprising the TIM family is genetically associated with immune dysfunction, including asthma. Furthermore, the TIM gene family is located within a region of human chromosome 5 that is commonly deleted in malignancies and myelodysplastic syndrome. Polymorphisms in the gene sequences are associated with the development of airway hyperreactivity and allergic inflammation, and T cell production of IL-4 and IL-13. The proteins include the human hepatitis A cellular receptor, hHAVcr-1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., Children's Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Jennifer Jones, Rosemarie Dekruyff, Dale T. Umetsu, Gordon J. Freeman, Susan Jane Knox
  • Patent number: 8697069
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignees: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner
  • Publication number: 20130291136
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating conditions that would benefit from modulating PD-1, PD-L1, and/or PD-L2 activity (e.g., persistent infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, inflammatory disorders and tumors) using the novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Gordon J. FREEMAN, Rafi AHMED, Timothy D. JONES, Francis J. CARR, James P. GREGSON
  • Patent number: 8552154
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies. Accordingly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for diagnosing, prognosing, and treating conditions that would benefit from modulating PD-1, PD-L1, and/or PD-L2 activity (e.g., persistent infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, inflammatory disorders and tumors) using the novel human anti-PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L2 antibodies described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignees: Emory University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon J. Freeman, Rafi Ahmed, Timothy D. Jones, Francis J. Carr, James P. Gregson
  • Publication number: 20120315286
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods useful for promoting or reducing T-cell trafficking to a target tissue. Also provided are compositions and methods useful for promoting or inhibiting antigen-presenting cell (APC) activation. The invention is related to discovery of functional characteristics of TIM-3, a molecule that is preferentially expressed on the surface of Th1 cells. The methods are useful for treating disorders including cancer, infectious disease, allergy, asthma, and autoimmune disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicants: DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, INC., THE BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL, INC.
    Inventors: Vijay K. Kuchroo, Laurent Monney, Jason L. Gaglia, Edward A. Greenfield, Gordon J. Freeman, Hanspeter Waldner