Patents by Inventor Jerry FONG
Jerry FONG 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).
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Publication number: 20230028062Abstract: Provided are compositions, combinations, and methods and uses for treating a subject having a tumor, lesion or cancer. In some aspects, the methods and uses include administering a targeting molecule that binds PD-L1, conjugated with phthalocyanine dye, such as IR700. In some aspects, after administration of the conjugate, a target area is illuminated with a wavelength of light suitable for the activation of the conjugate. In some aspects, the illumination leads to the killing of PD-L1-expressing cells. The provided embodiments result in growth inhibition, volume reduction, and elimination of tumors, lesions or cancers, including metastatic tumor cells, invasive tumor cells, heterogeneous tumors and/or tumors that are not responsive to and/or resistant to other therapies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Jerry FONG, Amy THORNE, Michelle HSU
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Publication number: 20220313822Abstract: The present disclosure relates to near-infrared (NIR) photoimmunotherapy (PIT) for treating a subject having a cancer, such as a cancer comprising a first tumor or a primary tumor, metastatic tumor cells and/or invasive tumor cells. The method includes administering to the subject a targeting molecule that binds CD25 conjugated with phthalocyanine dye, such as IR700, and administering an immune checkpoint inhibitor such as an anti PD-1 antibody, followed by illuminating the first tumor or primary tumor with a wavelength of light suitable for the activation of the phthalocyanine dye.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Roger HEIM, Jerry FONG
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Publication number: 20220296712Abstract: Provided are compositions, combinations, and methods and uses for treating a subject having a tumor or lesion, including those not responsive or resistant to prior therapeutic treatments, such as prior immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments. In some aspects, the methods include administering to the subject a targeting molecule that binds CTLA-4 conjugated with phthalocyanine dye, such as IR700. In some cases, the methods include administering an immune modulatory agent. The tumor or lesion, in some cases, a first tumor, is illuminated with a wavelength of light suitable for the activation of the phthalocyanine dye of the conjugate. The provided methods and uses provide for growth inhibition, volume reduction, and elimination of tumors and tumor cells including primary tumors, metastatic tumor cells, and/or invasive tumor cells. Also provided are compositions, combinations, methods and uses for provoking or enhancing systemic and local immune responses and for synergistic responses against tumor growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Jerry FONG, C. Daniel DE MAGALHAES FILHO
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Publication number: 20220160871Abstract: Provided are methods involving the use of biomarkers, in relation to photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye conjugated to a targeting molecule that binds a protein on tumor cell, for example, an IR700-antibody conjugate, and combination therapies, for example, that include photoimmunotherapy and an additional therapeutic agent, such as an immune modulating agent. In some aspects, the provided embodiments can be used to identify or select subjects for photoimmunotherapy and/or the combination therapy, or to assess the likelihood of response to photoimmunotherapy and/or to the additional therapeutic agents. Features of the methods and uses provide various advantages, such as improved efficacy. In some aspects, the provided embodiments can be used to provide personalized medicine and tailored therapy regimens for subjects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Roger HEIM, Eileen Sun CHIN, Jerry FONG, Deepak YADAV, Nikolai SUSLOV, C. Daniel DE MAGALHAES FILHO, Chung-Wein LEE
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Publication number: 20220105184Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates, compositions and methods for use in photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye conjugated to a targeting molecule that binds a protein on cell, for example, an IR700-antibody conjugate. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine-dye conjugate can be activated by irradiation with near-infrared light. Features of the conjugates, compositions and methods, including the dose of the conjugate, provide various advantages, such as lower toxicity and/or improved efficacy. In some embodiments, also provided is a dual label phthalocyanine-dye conjugate in which the targeting molecule is conjugated to an additional fluorescent dye, which can be used for photoimmunotherapy while, for example, also exhibiting improved performance for imaging or detection. Also provided are therapeutic methods using the conjugates and compositions for treatment of diseases and conditions, including tumors or cancers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Merrill BIEL, Lewis R. MAKINGS, Roger HEIM, Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Eileen Sun CHIN, Deepak YADAV, Jerry FONG
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Publication number: 20210401985Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates, compositions and methods for use in photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye conjugated to a targeting molecule that binds a protein on cell, for example, an IR700-antibody conjugate. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine-dye conjugate can be activated by irradiation with near-infrared light. Features of the conjugates, compositions and methods, including the dose of the conjugate, provide various advantages, such as lower toxicity and/or improved efficacy. In some embodiments, also provided is a dual label phthalocyanine-dye conjugate in which the targeting molecule is conjugated to an additional fluorescent dye, which can be used for photoimmunotherapy while, for example, also exhibiting improved performance for imaging or detection. Also provided are therapeutic methods using the conjugates and compositions for treatment of diseases and conditions, including tumors or cancers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Merrill BIEL, Lewis R. Makings, Roger Heim, Miguel Garcia-Guzman, Eileen Sun Chin, Deepak Yadav, Jerry Fong
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Publication number: 20210401986Abstract: Provided are methods for manufacturing a conjugate containing a phthalocyanine dye, including methods that include one or more steps of preparing or producing the conjugate, formulating the conjugate and packaging the conjugate. In some aspects, the manufacturing methods result in the generation of a stable conjugate. Also provided are stable phthalocyanine dye conjugates, compositions and articles of manufacture containing the stable conjugates, and methods for their administration to subjects for photoimmunotherapy. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine dye conjugates are conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody, that targets the conjugate to a cell or pathogen, such as by binding to a cell surface protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Lewis R. MAKINGS, Roger HEIM, Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Eileen Sun CHIN, Deepak YADAV, Jerry FONG
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Patent number: 11154620Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates, compositions and methods for use in photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye conjugated to a targeting molecule that binds a protein on cell, for example, an IR700-antibody conjugate. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine-dye conjugate can be activated by irradiation with near-infrared light. Features of the conjugates, compositions and methods, including the dose of the conjugate, provide various advantages, such as lower toxicity and/or improved efficacy. In some embodiments, also provided is a dual label phthalocyanine-dye conjugate in which the targeting molecule is conjugated to an additional fluorescent dye, which can be used for photoimmunotherapy while, for example, also exhibiting improved performance for imaging or detection. Also provided are therapeutic methods using the conjugates and compositions for treatment of diseases and conditions, including tumors or cancers.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Rakuten Medical, Inc.Inventors: Miguel Garcia-Guzman, Eileen Sun Chin, Deepak Yadav, Jerry Fong
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Publication number: 20190015510Abstract: Provided are methods for manufacturing a conjugate containing a phthalocyanine dye, including methods that include one or more steps of preparing or producing the conjugate, formulating the conjugate and packaging the conjugate. In some aspects, the manufacturing methods result in the generation of a stable conjugate. Also provided are stable phthalocyanine dye conjugates, compositions and articles of manufacture containing the stable conjugates, and methods for their administration to subjects for photoimmunotherapy. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine dye conjugates are conjugated to a targeting molecule, such as an antibody, that targets the conjugate to a cell or pathogen, such as by binding to a cell surface protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicants: Aspyrian Therapeutics, Inc., Aspyrian Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Lewis R. MAKINGS, Roger HEIM, Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Eileen Sun CHIN, Deepak YADAV, Jerry FONG
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Publication number: 20180250405Abstract: Provided herein are conjugates, compositions and methods for use in photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye conjugated to a targeting molecule that binds a protein on cell, for example, an IR700-antibody conjugate. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine-dye conjugate can be activated by irradiation with near-infrared light. Features of the conjugates, compositions and methods, including the dose of the conjugate, provide various advantages, such as lower toxicity and/or improved efficacy. In some embodiments, also provided is a dual label phthalocyanine-dye conjugate in which the targeting molecule is conjugated to an additional fluorescent dye, which can be used for photoimmunotherapy while, for example, also exhibiting improved performance for imaging or detection. Also provided are therapeutic methods using the conjugates and compositions for treatment of diseases and conditions, including tumors or cancers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Aspyrian Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Merrill BIEL, Lewis R. MAKINGS, Roger HEIM, Miguel GARCIA-GUZMAN, Eileen Sun CHIN, Deepak YADAV, Jerry FONG