Patents by Inventor Heiko Schuster

Heiko Schuster 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: 12570760
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins directed against PRAME protein-derived antigens. The invention in particular provides antigen binding proteins which are specific for the tumor expressed antigen PRAME, wherein the tumor antigen comprises or consists of SEQ ID NO: 50 and is in a complex with a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) protein. The antigen binding proteins of the invention contain, in particular, the complementary determining regions (CDRs) of novel engineered T cell receptors (TCRs) that specifically bind to said PRAME peptide. The antigen binding proteins of the invention are for use in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of PRAME expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins of the invention, vectors comprising said nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Gabriele Pszolla, Martin Hofmann, Meike Hutt, Sebastian Bunk, Felix Unverdorben, Frank Schwoebel, Dominik Maurer, Maike Jaworski, Claudia Wagner, Florian Schwoerer, Heiko Schuster
  • Publication number: 20260018242
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying alternative target peptides of a binding moiety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 15, 2026
    Inventors: Michael ROEMER, Jens FRITSCHE, Heiko SCHUSTER, Dominik MAURER, Claudia WAGNER, Alena BUSCHE
  • Patent number: 12480958
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the characterization of peptide:MHC binding polypeptides, e.g. by mass spectrometry and an analysis of the recognized peptide space, i.e. in order to identify peptides that can be bound in the context of their presentation by MHC, and those who cannot be bound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Schuster, Meike Hutt, Toni Weinschenk, Sebastian Bunk, Oliver Schoor, Linus Backert, Martin Hofmann, Jens Fritsche, Felix Unverdorben, Gisela Schimmack, Florian Salopiata
  • Publication number: 20250339503
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer, in particular of hematological neoplasms, such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Juliane Walz, Annika Nelde, Hans-Georg Rammensee, Heiko Schuster
  • Publication number: 20250333536
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibody constructs comprising a domain which binds to a MAGEB2 peptide complexed with an HLA and optionally, another domain which binds to CD3. Moreover, the invention provides polynucleotides encoding the antibody constructs, vectors comprising said polynucleotides and host cells transformed or transfected with said polynucleotides or vectors. Furthermore, the invention provides processes for producing the antibody constructs of the invention, medical uses of said antibody constructs, and kits comprising said antibody constructs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Applicants: Amgen Inc., Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH, Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ian Nevin FOLTZ, Weihsu Claire CHEN, Lars GAEDTKE, Susmith MUKUND, Tobias RAUM, Heiko SCHUSTER, Kristin TARBELL, Derek E. PIPER, Johannes BROZY, Markus MUENZ, Igor D'ANGELO, Alexander STERNJAK
  • Publication number: 20250215084
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins specifically binding melanoma associated antigen A (MAGE-A) protein-derived antigens. The invention in particular provides antigen binding proteins which specifically bind to the MAGE-A antigenic peptide comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 in a complex with a major histocombatibility (MHC) protein. The antigen binding proteins of the invention contain, in particular, the complementary determining regions (CDRs) of novel engineered T cell receptors (TCRs) that specifically bind to said MAGE-A peptide/MHC complex. The antigen binding proteins of the invention are of use for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of MAGE-A expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins of the invention, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Meike HUTT, Felix UNVERDORBEN, Sebastian BUNK, Dominik MAURER, Martin HOFMANN, Gabriele PSZOLLA, Sara YOUSEF, Claudia WAGNER, Frank SCHWOEBEL, Heiko SCHUSTER
  • Patent number: 12318407
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Patent number: 12312412
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antibody constructs comprising a domain which binds to a MAGEB2 peptide complexed with an HLA and optionally, another domain which binds to CD3. Moreover, the invention provides polynucleotides encoding the antibody constructs, vectors comprising said polynucleotides and host cells transformed or transfected with said polynucleotides or vectors. Furthermore, the invention provides processes for producing the antibody constructs of the invention, medical uses of said antibody constructs, and kits comprising said antibody constructs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignees: Amgen Inc., Amgen Research (Munich) GmbH, Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ian Nevin Foltz, Weihsu Claire Chen, Lars Gaedtke, Susmith Mukund, Tobias Raum, Heiko Schuster, Kristin Tarbell, Derek E. Piper, Johannes Brozy, Markus Muenz, Igor D'Angelo, Alexander Sternjak
  • Publication number: 20250145684
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Inventors: Gisela SCHIMMACK, Annika SONNTAG, Heiko SCHUSTER, Daniel Johannes KOWALEWSKI, Michael ROEMER, Jens FRITSCHE, Oliver SCHOOR, Toni WEINSCHENK, Harpreet SINGH
  • Patent number: 12290530
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Patent number: 12285443
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Patent number: 12274716
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Patent number: 12269881
    Abstract: The present invention concerns antigen binding proteins specifically binding melanoma associated antigen A (MAGE-A) protein-derived antigens. The invention in particular provides antigen binding proteins which specifically bind to the MAGE-A antigenic peptide comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1 in a complex with a major histocombatibility (MHC) protein. The antigen binding proteins of the invention contain, in particular, the complementary determining regions (CDRs) of novel engineered T cell receptors (TCRs) that specifically bind to said MAGE-A peptide/MHC complex. The antigen binding proteins of the invention are of use for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of MAGE-A expressing cancerous diseases. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins of the invention, vectors comprising these nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Meike Hutt, Felix Unverdorben, Sebastian Bunk, Dominik Maurer, Martin Hofmann, Gabriele Pszolla, Sara Yousef, Claudia Wagner, Frank Schwoebel, Heiko Schuster
  • Patent number: 12257269
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Publication number: 20250092104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Heiko SCHUSTER, Annika SONNTAG, Daniel Johannes KOWALEWSKI, Oliver SCHOOR, Jens FRITSCHE, Toni WEINSCHENK, Harpreet SINGH, Colette SONG
  • Patent number: 12246039
    Abstract: The invention relates to a peptide comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of (i) SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 216, and (ii) a variant sequence thereof which maintains capacity to bind to MHC molecule(s) and/or induce T cells cross-reacting with said variant peptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Ricarda Hannen, Jens Hukelmann, Florian Koehler, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Heiko Schuster, Oliver Schoor, Michael Roemer, Chih-Chiang Tsou, Jens Fritsche
  • Patent number: 12227556
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Gisela Schimmack, Annika Sonntag, Heiko Schuster, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Michael Roemer, Jens Fritsche, Oliver Schoor, Toni Weinschenk, Harpreet Singh
  • Publication number: 20250034227
    Abstract: The present invention relates to antigen binding proteins that specifically bind to a tumor expressed melanoma-associated antigen (MAGE) B2 antigenic peptide in a complex with MHC. The antigen binding proteins are provided for use in the treatment of MAGEB2-expressing cancers. Further provided are nucleic acids encoding the antigen binding proteins, vectors comprising the nucleic acids, recombinant cells expressing the antigen binding proteins and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antigen binding proteins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Felix UNVERDORBEN, Sebastian BUNK, Martin HOFMANN, Meike HUTT, Timo MANZ, Nadine ASCHMONEIT, Maike JAWORSKI, Lena SCHMOHL, Claudia WAGNER, Dominik MAURER, Heiko SCHUSTER, Nora TREIBER
  • Patent number: 12202878
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Schuster, Daniel Johannes Kowalewski, Oliver Schoor, Jens Fritsche, Toni Weinschenk, Harpreet Singh, Gisela Schimmack, Michael Roemer
  • Publication number: 20250019406
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for selecting a cell or a virus expressing on its surface an antigen-binding protein specifically binding to a protein antigen of interest (PAI) while counter selection using a similar protein antigen (SPA) is applied. Further, the invention provides a method for determining the sequence of a nucleic acid encoding an antigen-binding protein or an antigen-binding part thereof and a method for producing a cell expressing a nucleic acid encoding an antigen-binding protein or an antigen-binding part thereof. The invention also relates to a method for treating a subject with a selected cell population.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Sebastian BUNK, Dominik MAURER, Gisela SCHIMMACK, Heiko SCHUSTER, Claudia WAGNER, Sara YOUSEF, Amir ALPERT