Patents by Inventor Irving L. Weissman

Irving L. Weissman 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: 11718675
    Abstract: Anti-SIRP? antibodies, including multi-specific anti-SIRP? antibodies, are provided, as are related compositions and methods. The antibodies of the disclosure bind to SIRP? and can block the interaction of CD47 on one cell with SIRP? on a phagocytic cell. The subject anti-SIRP? antibodies find use in various therapeutic methods. Embodiments of the disclosure include isolated antibodies and derivatives and fragments thereof, pharmaceutical formulations comprising one or more of the anti-SIRP? antibodies; and cell lines that produce the antibodies. Also provided are amino acid sequences of exemplary anti-SIRP? antibodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Jie Liu, Aaron Michael Ring, Jens-Peter Volkmer, Irving L. Weissman
  • Patent number: 11718670
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with an anti-CD47 agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Irving L. Weissman, Mark P. Chao, Ravindra Majeti, Jie Liu, Jens-Peter Volkmer
  • Publication number: 20230233616
    Abstract: The present invention provides clinical evidence for a method of stem cell transplantation that facilitates engraftment and reconstitutes immunocompetence of the recipient without requiring myeloablative conditioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Rajni Agarwal, Janel Long Boyle, Morton J. Cowan, Christopher Dvorak, Hye-Sook Kwon, Anne Le, Aaron Logan, Wendy Pang, Robertson Parkman, Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, Kenneth Weinberg, Judith A. Shizuru, Susan Sweeney Prohaska, Agnieszka Czechowicz, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20230159894
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the efficient differentiation of hPSCs into HSC-like cells and endothelial cells in defined, monolayer conditions solely using extracellular signals to guide differentiation. The instant disclosure also provides methods of screening for cellular responses of the generated hematopoietic stem cells, endothelial cells and derivatives thereof. Treatment methods making use of the generated hematopoietic stem cells and endothelial cells are also provided. The instant disclosure also provides systems, compositions, and kits for practicing the methods of the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Kyle M. Loh, Lay Teng Ang, Alana T. Nguyen, Jonas Fowler, Irving L. Weissman
  • Patent number: 11642379
    Abstract: The present invention provides clinical evidence for a method of stem cell transplantation that facilitates engraftment and reconstitutes immunocompetence of the recipient without requiring myeloablative conditioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Rajni Agarwal, Janel Long Boyle, Morton J. Cowan, Christopher Dvorak, Hye Sook Kwon, Anne Le, Aaron Logan, Wendy Pang, Robertson Parkman, Maria-Grazia Roncarolo, Kenneth Weinberg, Judith A. Shizuru, Susan Sweeney Prohaska, Agnieszka Czechowicz, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20230128340
    Abstract: The present invention provides a clinically applicable method of stem cell transplantation that facilitates engraftment and reconstitutes immunocompetence of the recipient without requiring radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and without development of GVHD or graft rejection. Aspects of the present invention are based on the discovery that the depletion of the endogenous stem cell niche facilitates efficient engraftment of stem cells into that niche. In particular, the present invention combines the use of selective ablation of endogenous stem cells, in combination with the administration to the recipient of exogenous stem cells, resulting in efficient, long-term engraftment and tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Irving L. Weissman, Agnieszka Czechowicz, Deepta Bhattacharya, Daniel Kraft
  • Patent number: 11608377
    Abstract: Methods are provided for targeting cells for depletion, including without limitation tumor cells, in a regimen comprising contacting the targeted cells with a combination of agents that modulate immunoregulatory signaling. Immunoregulatory modulating agents include (i) an agent that blockades CD47 activity; and (ii) an agent that agonizes an immune costimulatory molecule, e.g. CD137. The regimen may further comprise an agent that specifically binds to the target cell, e.g. an antibody or biologically active fragment or derivative thereof. The level of depletion of the targeted cell is enhanced relative to a regimen in which a single immunoregulatory modulating agent is used; and the effect may be synergistic relative to a regimen in which a single immunoregulatory modulating agent is used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Peter J. Schnorr, Akanksha Chhabra, Judith A. Shizuru, Irving L. Weissman, Kipp Andrew Weiskopf
  • Publication number: 20230081265
    Abstract: Formulations of anti-CD47 antibodies having a pharmacologically acceptable concentration and stable shelf life are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Ravindra Majeti, Irving L. Weissman, Phuong Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11603404
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with a therapeutic dose of anti-CD47 agent by administering a primer agent prior to administering a therapeutically effective dose of an anti-CD47 agent to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Stephen Willingham, Maureen Howard, Jie Liu, Ravindra Majeti, Susan Sweeney Prohaska, Anne Kathrin Volkmer, Jens-Peter Volkmer, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20230068235
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with an anti-CD47 agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Irving L. Weissman, Mark P. Chao, Ravindra Majeti, Jie Liu, Jens-Peter Volkmer
  • Patent number: 11529391
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the therapeutic use of hedgehog agents, for enhancing bone growth and regeneration in diabetic or pre-diabetic patients, including repair following injury, osseointegration of implants, and the like. In some embodiments of the invention, the compositions are administered locally, e.g. by injection or implantation at the site of an injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Michael T. Longaker, Irving L. Weissman, Ruth Tevlin, Charles K. F. Chan
  • Patent number: 11518806
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with a therapeutic dose of anti-CD47 agent by administering a primer agent prior to administering a therapeutically effective dose of an anti-CD47 agent to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Stephen Willingham, Maureen Howard, Jie Liu, Ravindra Majeti, Susan Sweeney Prohaska, Anne K. Volkmer, Jens-Peter Volkmer, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20220347224
    Abstract: The present invention provides a clinically applicable method of stem cell transplantation that facilitates engraftment and reconstitutes immunocompetence of the recipient without requiring radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and without development of GVHD or graft rejection. Aspects of the present invention are based on the discovery that the depletion of the endogenous stem cell niche facilitates efficient engraftment of stem cells into that niche. In particular, the present invention combines the use of selective ablation of endogenous stem cells with a combination of antibodies specific for CD117, and agents that modulate immunoregulatory signaling pathways, e.g. agonists of immune costimulatory molecules, in combination with the administration to the recipient of exogenous stem cells, resulting in efficient, long-term engraftment, even in immunocompetent recipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Judith A. Shizuru, Irving L. Weissman, Kipp Andrew Weiskopf, Aaron Michael Ring, Akanksha Chhabra, Peter Schnorr
  • Patent number: 11472878
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with an anti-CD47 agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Irving L. Weissman, Mark P. Chao, Ravindra Majeti, Jie Liu, Jens-Peter Volkmer
  • Publication number: 20220324973
    Abstract: Markers of acute myeloid leukemia stem cells (AMLSC) are identified. The markers are differentially expressed in comparison with normal counterpart cells, and are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Ravindra Majeti, Irving L. Weissman
  • Patent number: 11459388
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for inducing phagocytosis of a target cell, treating an individual having cancer, treating an individual having an intracellular pathogen infection (e.g., a chronic infection), and/or reducing the number of inflicted cells (e.g., cancer cells, cells infected with an intracellular pathogen, etc.) in an individual. Methods and compositions are also provided for predicting whether an individual is resistant (or susceptible) to treatment with an anti-CD47/SIRPA agent. In some cases, the subject methods and compositions include an anti-MHC Class I/LILRB1 agent. In some cases, the subject methods and compositions include an anti-MHC Class I/LILRB1 agent and an anti-CD47/SIRPA agent (e.g., co-administration of an anti-MHC Class I/LILRB1 agent and an anti-CD47/SIRPA agent). Kits are also provided for practicing the methods of the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Roy Louis Maute, Kipp Andrew Weiskopf, Aaron Michael Ring, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20220289845
    Abstract: Methods are provided for treating a subject with a therapeutic dose of anti-CD47 agent by administering a primer agent prior to administering a therapeutically effective dose of an anti-CD47 agent to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Willingham, Maureen Howard, Jie Liu, Ravindra Majeti, Susan Sweeney Prohaska, Anne Kathrin Volkmer, Jens-Peter Volkmer, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20220275085
    Abstract: Markers of acute myeloid leukemia stem cells (AMLSC) are identified. The markers are differentially expressed in comparison with normal counterpart cells, and are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Ravindra Majeti, Irving L. Weissman, Siddhartha Jaiswal, Mark P. Chao
  • Publication number: 20220275084
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for treating fibrosis in a mammal by administering a therapeutic dose of a pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: Gerlinde Wernig, Irving L. Weissman
  • Publication number: 20220267439
    Abstract: Methods are provided to manipulate phagocytosis of cells, including hematopoietic cells, e.g. circulating hematopoietic cells, bone marrow cells, acute leukemia cells, etc.; and solid tumor cells. In some embodiments of the invention the circulating cells are hematopoietic stem cells, or hematopoietic progenitor cells, particularly in a transplantation context, where protection from phagocytosis is desirable. In other embodiments the circulating cells are leukemia cells, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML), where increased phagocytosis is desirable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: Siddhartha Jaiswal, Irving L. Weissman, Ravindra Majeti, Mark P. Chao