Patents by Inventor Gregory J. LaRosa

Gregory J. LaRosa 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: 20170137398
    Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that are useful for treating ophthalmic conditions caused by or related to production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye, such as dry adult macular degeneration, as well as conditions caused by or related to the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and/or the mis-localization of opsin proteins. Compositions of these compounds alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents are also described, along with therapeutic methods of using such compounds and/or compositions. Methods of synthesizing such agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: BIKAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Larosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Leah L. Frye, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Cote, Judd Berman
  • Publication number: 20170037018
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions of said compounds along with methods of use of compounds are disclosed for treating ophthalmic conditions related to mislocalization of opsin proteins, the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and the production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye. Compounds and compositions useful in the these methods, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: BIKAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. LaRosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Mark L. Brewer, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Cöté, Judd Berman
  • Patent number: 9562022
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions of said compounds along with methods of use of compounds are disclosed for treating ophthalmic conditions related to mislocalization of opsin proteins, the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and the production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye. Compounds and compositions useful in the these methods, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: BIKAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. LaRosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Mark L. Brewer, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Côté, Judd Berman
  • Patent number: 9499464
    Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that are useful for treating ophthalmic conditions caused by or related to production of toxic is visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye, such as dry adult macular degeneration, as well as conditions caused by or related to the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and/or the mis-localization of opsin proteins. Compositions of these compounds alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents are also described, along with therapeutic methods of using such compounds and/or compositions. Methods of synthesizing such agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: BIKAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Larosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Leah L. Frye, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Cote, Judd Berman
  • Publication number: 20150086546
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory J. Larosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, Stephan T. Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa L. O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 8926971
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20140256782
    Abstract: Compounds are disclosed that are useful for treating ophthalmic conditions caused by or related to production of toxic is visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye, such as dry adult macular degeneration, as well as conditions caused by or related to the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and/or the mis-localization of opsin proteins. Compositions of these compounds alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents are also described, along with therapeutic methods of using such compounds and/or compositions. Methods of synthesizing such agents are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Bikam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. Larosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Leah L. Frye, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Cote, Judd Berman
  • Publication number: 20130071381
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 8227211
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20110003784
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions of said compounds along with methods of use of compounds are disclosed for treating ophthalmic conditions related to mislocalization of opsin proteins, the misfolding of mutant opsin proteins and the production of toxic visual cycle products that accumulate in the eye. Compounds and compositions useful in the these methods, either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: David S. Garvey, Gregory J. LaRosa, Jeremy R. Greenwood, Mark L. Brewer, Tan Quach, Jamie B. Côté, Judd Berman
  • Publication number: 20090191192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 7566450
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 7566539
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J LaRosa
  • Publication number: 20090169541
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20090142339
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 7473421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20080268536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Patent number: 7442775
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20080241923
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe
  • Publication number: 20080241136
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a humanized antibody or functional fragment thereof which binds to a mammalian (e.g., human) CC-chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2) or a portion of the receptor and blocks binding of a ligand to the receptor. The invention further relates to a method of inhibiting the interaction of a cell bearing mammalian CCR2 with a ligand thereof, and to use of the antibodies and fragments in therapeutic, prophylactic and diagnostic methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: MILLENNIUM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory J. LaRosa, Christopher J. Horvath, Walter Newman, S. Tarran Jones, Siobhan H. O'Brien, Theresa O'Keefe