Patents by Inventor Judith Varner

Judith Varner 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: 11679100
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the finding that CD11b signaling inhibits immune suppression, modulates neovascularization and promotes anti-tumor immune responses in models of murine and human cancer. As such, provided herein are methods of treating cancer using an antibody, protein or small molecule that modulates CD11b activity or expression. Also provided are methods of identifying cancer that is amenable to such treatment and/or increasing susceptibility of cancer cells to treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Michael C. Schmid
  • Patent number: 11344559
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to PI3K? inhibitors and methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Rommie Amaro, Megan Kaneda, Robert Malmstrom, Victoria Feher
  • Publication number: 20210212997
    Abstract: The present invention is based on the finding that CD11b signaling inhibits immune suppression, modulates neovascularization and promotes anti-tumor immune responses in models of murine and human cancer. As such, provided herein are methods of treating cancer using an antibody, protein or small molecule that modulates CD11b activity or expression. Also provided are methods of identifying cancer that is amenable to such treatment and/or increasing susceptibility of cancer cells to treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Michael C. Schmid
  • Publication number: 20200405730
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to PI3K? inhibitors and methods of their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Rommie Amaro, Megan Kaneda, Robert Malmstrom, Victoria Feher
  • Patent number: 8808698
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting the development of new lymphatic vessels, and for inhibiting tumor cell dissemination through the lymphatics. In preferred embodiments, the present invention utilizes agents that inhibit the specific binding of integrin alpha4beta1 (?4?1, VLA-4) to one or more of its ligands. The invention further relates to methods for screening test compounds for their ability to inhibit undesirable lymphangiogenesis and/or tumor metastasis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Barbara Garmy-Susini
  • Publication number: 20100055089
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting the development of new lymphatic vessels, and for inhibiting tumor cell dissemination through the lymphatics. In preferred embodiments, the present invention utilizes agents that inhibit the specific binding of integrin alpha4beta1 (?4?1, VLA-4) to one or more of its ligands. The invention further relates to methods for screening test compounds for their ability to inhibit undesirable lymphangiogenesis and/or tumor metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Barbara Garmy-Susini
  • Publication number: 20060241067
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for detecting and inhibiting angiogenesis, cell migration, cell adhesion, and/or cell survival in endothelial and non-endothelial cells as well as in normal and tumor cells. The invention further relates to methods for screening test compounds for their ability to inhibit angiogenesis, cell migration, cell adhesion, and/or cell survival.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Judith Varner, Manjiri Bakre, Hui Jin
  • Publication number: 20050129681
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for detecting and inhibiting angiogenesis, endothelial cell adhesion, and endothelial cell migration using agents which inhibit the specific binding of integrin ?4?1 to one or more of its ligands. The invention further provides methods for screening test compounds for their ability to inhibit angiogenesis, endothelial cell adhesion, or endothelial cell migration by employing agents which inhibit the specific binding of integrin ?4?1 to one or more of its ligands. The invention additionally relates to methods for isolating endothelial progenitor cells which express integrin ?4?1. The methods of the invention are useful in, for example, diagnosing and inhibiting pathological conditions that are associated with angiogenesis, endothelial cell adhesion, and/or endothelial cell migration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventor: Judith Varner
  • Publication number: 20020044936
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for inhibiting angiogenesis and thus treating inflammatory diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic retinopathy, psoriasis, and macular degeneration), inhibiting and preventing tumor growth and preventing metastases in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of a monoclonal antibody which is an antagonist of the integrins, GPIIb/IIIa (&agr;IIb&bgr;3) and &agr;v&bgr;3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Applicant: MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, CENTOCOR INC.
    Inventors: Barry Coller, Robert Jordan, Judith Varner